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LL Cool J releases 'The Force,' first album in 10 years

By Jessica Inman
LL Cool J, pictured at the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony, just released a new album, "The Force." File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
1 of 5 | LL Cool J, pictured at the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony, just released a new album, "The Force." File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

Sept. 6 (UPI) -- LL Cool J released The Force, his first new album in more than 10 years on Friday.

"I'm ready," the 56-year-old musician and actor said when he released the track list on Instagram.

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The album features collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, Nas, Eminem, Saweetie, Sona Jobarteh, Mad Squablz, J-S.A.N.D. and Don Pablito.

The Force is LL Cool J's 14th album and the first since Authentic, which he released in 2013.

"This project is more about the people and cultural impact than anything else. I feel like I was born to hold this space in hip-hop," he said.

LL Cool J, who has two Grammy awards, will perform at the MTV Video Music Awards Sept. 11.

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He recently appeared in NCIS: Hawai'i Season 3.

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LL Cool J (L) meets 15-year-old Kenan Malkic from Bosnia, who lost his limbs from a land mine. LL Cool J gifted Malkic an autographed book during a book signing event in New York City on December 21, 1997. Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI | License Photo

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