Haute Living (album)
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Haute Living is the upcoming second studio album by American rapper and record producer Swizz Beatz
, set to released later in 2012 through Full Surface Records
, Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Atlantic Records
.
(2007) was released. Although it debuted at number 7 on the US Billboard 200
, despite a positive response to its upbeat production the album received mixed criticism towards its self-indulgent themes and the lack of guest appearances. In an interview with Format Magazine, Swizz Beatz stated that he was already working hard on his second studio album, at the time under the title Life After the Party. However, in 2010 the album was renamed on three occasions: initially, the album was renamed King Issues, but later on the same day it was renamed to The Perception of Greatness. After initially turning to fans to help decide on an album title, Swizz Beatz eventually announced, whilst in a New York City recording session with Mary J. Blige
, the title would be current incarnation Haute Living, as he felt "it's the perfect phrase to state what he's all about".
On March 18, 2011, the track "V.I.P. Chillin" leaked onto the internet under the title "Chillin'". The track labelled Dr. Dre
as the lead artist, leading many to speculate the song would be included on Dr. Dre's long awaited studio album Detox: however, Swizz Beatz confirmed in an interview with MTV
the song's real title and also confirmed that the track would be featured on Haute Living. In the same interview, he confirmed Dr. Dre was working with him on the album, and that the pair were also working on tracks for Detox. He also confirmed that the duo had made roughly four tracks together, although it was not confirmed which album the tracks would feature on. He also praised Dr. Dre's performance on "V.I.P. Chillin'", stating that "he's energetic - he's vibing in a way that you've never heard him before."
In an exclusive listening session with Rap-Up.com, Swizz Beatz premiered fourteen tracks set to appear on the album, including previously mentioned track "V.I.P. Chillin" and also several previously unheard songs, including "Dance Like a White Girl" and "Instructions", among several others. He also premiered unfinished versions of several music videos made for the album, revealing that the Reebok-commissioned video for "International Party" cost $1.4 million to shoot, and that the video for "You Stay on My Mind" was shot in Dubai: he also revealed that he persuaded the Sheikh to let him use the airspace for only a dollar.
, Lenny Kravitz
, Dr. Dre
, Chris Brown, Ryan Leslie
, Bono
, Kanye West
, Mary J. Blige
, Alexandra Burke
, Alicia Keys
, John Legend
and M.I.A.
, among others.
Swizz Beatz
Kasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...
, set to released later in 2012 through Full Surface Records
Full Surface Records
Full Surface Records is a record label founded by hip hop producer Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean in 2001, with the help of Cassidy though he has left due to legal and money issues. The label used to operate through Sony Music Entertainment's, J Records and through Universal Music Group's, Interscope...
, Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
.
Background
The album was first reported in late 2007, shortly after Swizz Beatz's debut album, One Man Band ManOne Man Band Man
Sample credits*"It's Me Bitches" – Contains a sample of "Hollywood Babylon" by Crazy Town.*"Bust Ya Gunz" – Embodies portions of "Down Bottom" by Drag-On.*"Take a Picture" – Contains a sample of "Lovely Day" by Bill Withers....
(2007) was released. Although it debuted at number 7 on the US Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
, despite a positive response to its upbeat production the album received mixed criticism towards its self-indulgent themes and the lack of guest appearances. In an interview with Format Magazine, Swizz Beatz stated that he was already working hard on his second studio album, at the time under the title Life After the Party. However, in 2010 the album was renamed on three occasions: initially, the album was renamed King Issues, but later on the same day it was renamed to The Perception of Greatness. After initially turning to fans to help decide on an album title, Swizz Beatz eventually announced, whilst in a New York City recording session with Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige
Mary Jane Blige is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and occasional actress. She is a recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. She is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in Pop, Rap, Gospel, and R&B. Blige has...
, the title would be current incarnation Haute Living, as he felt "it's the perfect phrase to state what he's all about".
On March 18, 2011, the track "V.I.P. Chillin" leaked onto the internet under the title "Chillin'". The track labelled Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
as the lead artist, leading many to speculate the song would be included on Dr. Dre's long awaited studio album Detox: however, Swizz Beatz confirmed in an interview with MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
the song's real title and also confirmed that the track would be featured on Haute Living. In the same interview, he confirmed Dr. Dre was working with him on the album, and that the pair were also working on tracks for Detox. He also confirmed that the duo had made roughly four tracks together, although it was not confirmed which album the tracks would feature on. He also praised Dr. Dre's performance on "V.I.P. Chillin'", stating that "he's energetic - he's vibing in a way that you've never heard him before."
In an exclusive listening session with Rap-Up.com, Swizz Beatz premiered fourteen tracks set to appear on the album, including previously mentioned track "V.I.P. Chillin" and also several previously unheard songs, including "Dance Like a White Girl" and "Instructions", among several others. He also premiered unfinished versions of several music videos made for the album, revealing that the Reebok-commissioned video for "International Party" cost $1.4 million to shoot, and that the video for "You Stay on My Mind" was shot in Dubai: he also revealed that he persuaded the Sheikh to let him use the airspace for only a dollar.
Guests
As of June 2011, guests for the album are believed to include Eve, Lil WayneLil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
, Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz
Leonard Albert "Lenny" Kravitz is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and arranger, whose "retro" style incorporates elements of rock, soul, R&B, funk, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, folk and ballads...
, Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
, Chris Brown, Ryan Leslie
Ryan Leslie
Anthony Ryan Leslie, known professionally as Ryan Leslie, is a Grammy nominated American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, entrepreneur, and singer. Founder of the media company NextSelection Lifestyle Group, Leslie has produced singles for a number of artists in a variety of genres...
, Bono
Bono
Paul David Hewson , most commonly known by his stage name Bono , is an Irish singer, musician, and humanitarian best known for being the main vocalist of the Dublin-based rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his...
, Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
, Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige
Mary Jane Blige is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and occasional actress. She is a recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. She is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in Pop, Rap, Gospel, and R&B. Blige has...
, Alexandra Burke
Alexandra Burke
Alexandra Imelda Cecelia Ewen Burke is a British R&B and pop recording artist who rose to fame after winning the fifth series of British television series The X Factor in 2008...
, Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano...
, John Legend
John Legend
John Roger Stephens , better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the recipient of nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Prior to the release of his debut album, Stephens' career...
and M.I.A.
M.I.A. (artist)
Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam , better known by her stage name M.I.A. , is an English singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, painter and director of Sri Lankan Tamil descent. Her compositions combine elements of hip hop, electronica, dance, alternative and world music. M.I.A...
, among others.
Confirmed tracks
- "Everyday (Coolin')" (featuring EveEve (rapper)Eve Jihan Jeffers , is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and actress. Her first three albums have reached a total of over 8 million albums sold worldwide. She has also achieved success in fashion as she started a clothing line titled "Fetish." She won a Grammy Award in 2002 for the...
; produced by Joe Lindsay) - "V.I.P. Chillin'" (featuring Dr. DreDr. DreAndre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
& Sean Cross; produced by Gnyus) - "The Visuals"
- "Rock'N'Roll" (featuring Lenny KravitzLenny KravitzLeonard Albert "Lenny" Kravitz is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and arranger, whose "retro" style incorporates elements of rock, soul, R&B, funk, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, folk and ballads...
, Lil WayneLil WayneDwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
and Travis BarkerTravis BarkerTravis Landon Barker is an American musician, producer and entrepreneur, most noted as the drummer for the American pop punk band Blink-182, as well as the alternative rock band +44, the rap rock band The Transplants, and the alternative rock band Box Car Racer. He was a frequent collaborator with...
) - "Skyscrapers" (featuring BonoBonoPaul David Hewson , most commonly known by his stage name Bono , is an Irish singer, musician, and humanitarian best known for being the main vocalist of the Dublin-based rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his...
and Kanye WestKanye WestKanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
) - "It's You" (featuring Mary J. BligeMary J. BligeMary Jane Blige is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and occasional actress. She is a recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. She is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in Pop, Rap, Gospel, and R&B. Blige has...
) - "Show Off" (featuring Alexandra BurkeAlexandra BurkeAlexandra Imelda Cecelia Ewen Burke is a British R&B and pop recording artist who rose to fame after winning the fifth series of British television series The X Factor in 2008...
; produced by Swizz BeatzSwizz BeatzKasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...
) - "Dance Like a White Girl"
- "International Party" (featuring Alicia KeysAlicia KeysAlicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano...
) - "You Stay on My Mind"
- "Instructions"
- "Bonkers" (produced by Sham "Sak Pase" Joseph)