The Great Escape (Joe Budden album)
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The Great Escape is the upcoming third studio album
by rapper Joe Budden
, set to be released in 2011.
, Padded Room
and Escape Route
, as he finally finds salvation and freedom from a sense of confinement that had been pervading his life and career. The Great Escape is slated to be one of Joe Budden’s best efforts yet, and will feature several established producers and artists, which is a notable change from his usual formula.
In an interview with WPRK 91.5
, Budden says, "Great Escape hopefully", and repeats, "hopefully, in February". He then goes on to say, "Best Joe Budden album ever. Hopefully. Joe Budden fans, they're, they're...you say a a date and they eat backgammon boards filled with lentil soup; like it's set in stone or somethin'. So hopefully, in February... but most likely we're looking at a summer early fall release... and it's amazing"
On August 11, 2009, Amalgam Digital and Joe Budden released a digital-only album entitled Escape Route
, the third piece of the four album concept. Joe Budden has said that Escape Route will give fans a taste of what to expect from him on his third studio effort.
In September 2010, Joe Budden signed to E1 Music, so the album will not be released under Amalgam Digital
.
, Eminem
, Fabolous
, Lloyd Banks
, Wale
and Lloyd
among others, and the production team J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
, Emile
, Black Milk
, Dark Night & 8 Bars, and Nottz
with the bulk of production handled by J.Cardim
and production team Sean C & LV.
On August 31, 2009, a potential single for the album named "No Competition" featuring R&B singer Emanny was leaked unto the internet. The song was produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
. On January 29, 2010, Joe Budden released a now-scrapped track for the album named "Downfall" via his Twitter page. Budden stated that he and J.Cardim
weren't able to clear a sample from the track, leading to the release and being scrapped from the album. The song was later released as a part of Mood Muzik 4.5
In August 2010, Joe Budden stated that hip-hop icon and legendary producer DJ Premier
had a beat potentially for The Great Escape. On January 5, 2010, Joe Budden hinted via Twitter that legendary producer Havoc from the rap group Mobb Deep
made a beat for The Great Escape. On January 21, 2011, it was announced that the first single to The Great Escape was to drop later that night entitled 'Tipsy'. The track features Emmany and Jay Towsend.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by rapper Joe Budden
Joe Budden
-Early life:Budden was born in Spanish Harlem, but lived in Queens until he was 12 and from there moved to Jersey City, New Jersey. He is one of five boys...
, set to be released in 2011.
Background
Joe Budden has stated that the album is actually the final piece of the four album concept, which includes Halfway HouseHalfway House (album)
Halfway House is a download-only album by rapper Joe Budden. It was released on October 28, 2008 by Amalgam Digital. Halfway House was released when Budden's planned second album, Padded Room, was delayed. Its release marked Joe Budden's first return to the Billboard 200 in 5 years, and about 3,000...
, Padded Room
Padded Room (album)
Padded Room is Joe Budden's official second album, the follow-up to 2003's Joe Budden. The album was released in both CD and digital format on February 24, 2009. In addition, Joe Budden and Amalgam are offering two bonus tracks for fans purchasing the digital version.-Background:In 2008, Joe Budden...
and Escape Route
Escape Route
Escape Route is a digital album by Joe Budden which was released exclusively on Amalgam Digital on August 11, 2009. As of October 6, 2009, the album was made available in stores.-Background:...
, as he finally finds salvation and freedom from a sense of confinement that had been pervading his life and career. The Great Escape is slated to be one of Joe Budden’s best efforts yet, and will feature several established producers and artists, which is a notable change from his usual formula.
In an interview with WPRK 91.5
WPRK
WPRK 91.5 FM is a non-commercial college radio station located in Winter Park, Florida owned and operated by Rollins College. Its signal is audible in most of the Orlando metropolitan area. WPRK features programming from nearly every mainstream and non-mainstream music genres.- History :WPRK...
, Budden says, "Great Escape hopefully", and repeats, "hopefully, in February". He then goes on to say, "Best Joe Budden album ever. Hopefully. Joe Budden fans, they're, they're...you say a a date and they eat backgammon boards filled with lentil soup; like it's set in stone or somethin'. So hopefully, in February... but most likely we're looking at a summer early fall release... and it's amazing"
On August 11, 2009, Amalgam Digital and Joe Budden released a digital-only album entitled Escape Route
Escape Route
Escape Route is a digital album by Joe Budden which was released exclusively on Amalgam Digital on August 11, 2009. As of October 6, 2009, the album was made available in stores.-Background:...
, the third piece of the four album concept. Joe Budden has said that Escape Route will give fans a taste of what to expect from him on his third studio effort.
In September 2010, Joe Budden signed to E1 Music, so the album will not be released under Amalgam Digital
Amalgam Digital
Amalgam Digital, Inc. is a new media outfit that was founded in 2006 as a privately owned company and launched AmalgamDigital.com in 2007. Amalgam is a digital media/technology platform that leverages the Internet to revolutionize the way artist & music are discovered, marketed and distributed...
.
Music
Joe has stated on his blog that he will be working with JadakissJadakiss
Jason Phillips , better known as Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. In early 2007, Jadakiss signed to Roc-a-Fella Records / Def Jam Records.-Early life:By the age of 16, Jadakiss was a freestyle...
, Eminem
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
, Fabolous
Fabolous
John David Jackson , better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper of African American and Dominican descent. He grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Part of his early popularity arose from his hit single "Can't Deny It" in 2001, from his debut...
, Lloyd Banks
Lloyd Banks
Christopher Charles Lloyd , better known by his stage name Lloyd Banks, is an American rapper and member of the rap group G-Unit. Raised in South Jamaica, Queens, he dropped out of high school in 1998. G-Unit released two albums, Beg for Mercy in 2003 and T.O.S. in 2008...
, Wale
Wale (rapper)
Wale Victor Folarin , better known by his stage name Wale , is an American rapper from Washington, D.C. Wale was born to Nigerian parents. He rose to prominence in 2006, when his song "Dig Dug " became popular in his hometown. Wale became locally recognized and continued recording music for the...
and Lloyd
Lloyd (singer)
Lloyd Polite, Jr. , who performs under the mononym Lloyd, is an American R&B recording artist, who experienced as a member of the group N-Toon before embarking on a solo career in 2004....
among others, and the production team J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, which stands for Just Undeniably Some of The Illest Composers Ever, are a Grammy winning group of producers and instrumentalists from Tampa, Florida. The group consists of members Rook, Colione, and Kenny "Barto" Bartolomei. Most recently, they have been producing for Drake,...
, Emile
Emile Haynie production discography
The following list is a discography of production by Emile Haynie.-Obie Trice - Cheers:*05. "Don't Come Down" *14. "Hoodrats" -Raekwon - The Lex Diamond Story:...
, Black Milk
Black Milk
Curtis Cross, better known as Black Milk, is a hip hop producer and MC from Detroit, Michigan.-Biography:In 2004, he formed B.R. Gunna, with Young RJ, and Fat Ray, and together they released Dirty District: Vol. 2, a follow up to a compilation released in 2001 by Slum Village, which he had...
, Dark Night & 8 Bars, and Nottz
Nottz
Dominick Lamb better known by his stage name, Nottz is a music producer, writer and rapper from Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. He sometimes extends his executive name to Nottz Raw.-History:...
with the bulk of production handled by J.Cardim
J.Cardim
J. Cardim is a music producer who has lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and currently lives in New York City.J. Cardim has worked with many artists including: Lil Wayne, Akon, Ludacris, The L.O.X., Shawty Lo, Fat Joe, Joe Budden, Avant, Cassidy, Termanology, Gorilla Zoe,...
and production team Sean C & LV.
The Hitmen (production team)
The Hitmen is a production team formed by Sean "Diddy" Combs to produce hip hop and R&B records for his Bad Boy label's recording artists. Because of its great success, the group has also been hired for projects outside of Bad Boy-Production:...
On August 31, 2009, a potential single for the album named "No Competition" featuring R&B singer Emanny was leaked unto the internet. The song was produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, which stands for Just Undeniably Some of The Illest Composers Ever, are a Grammy winning group of producers and instrumentalists from Tampa, Florida. The group consists of members Rook, Colione, and Kenny "Barto" Bartolomei. Most recently, they have been producing for Drake,...
. On January 29, 2010, Joe Budden released a now-scrapped track for the album named "Downfall" via his Twitter page. Budden stated that he and J.Cardim
J.Cardim
J. Cardim is a music producer who has lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and currently lives in New York City.J. Cardim has worked with many artists including: Lil Wayne, Akon, Ludacris, The L.O.X., Shawty Lo, Fat Joe, Joe Budden, Avant, Cassidy, Termanology, Gorilla Zoe,...
weren't able to clear a sample from the track, leading to the release and being scrapped from the album. The song was later released as a part of Mood Muzik 4.5
Mood Muzik 4: A Turn 4 The Worst
Mood Muzik 4: A Turn 4 The Worst is the 4th and latest installment to the Mood Muzik series by rapper Joe Budden.-Background:During an interview, Joe Budden stated that Mood Muzik 4 would be "less dark" than the previous installments...
In August 2010, Joe Budden stated that hip-hop icon and legendary producer DJ Premier
DJ Premier
Christopher Edward Martin , better known by his stage name DJ Premier , is an American record producer and DJ, and was the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, together with emcee Guru...
had a beat potentially for The Great Escape. On January 5, 2010, Joe Budden hinted via Twitter that legendary producer Havoc from the rap group Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep is an American hip hop duo from Queensbridge, Queens, New York, U.S., that consists of Havoc and Prodigy. The duo is "one of the most critically acclaimed hardcore East Coast hip-hop groups." The group is best known for its dark, hardcore delivery, as exemplified by the single "Shook Ones...
made a beat for The Great Escape. On January 21, 2011, it was announced that the first single to The Great Escape was to drop later that night entitled 'Tipsy'. The track features Emmany and Jay Towsend.