Two legendary rappers have come together for a song. On Friday, LL Cool J released his collaboration with Eminem, “Murdergram Deux,” ahead of the release of his album The Force, which drops next Friday.
“Unapologetic and we’re gonna cause a headache. Me and L about to set it, we about to murdergram it/Anyone of y’all can get it,” raps Eminem on the bridge before LL Cool J comes in: “So you might as well forget it/Either way you will regret it, cemetery’s where you’re headed.”
While this marks LL Cool J and Eminem’s first official release together, they performed “Going Back To Cali” and “Rock The Bells” at the Rock Hall of Fame ceremony back in 2021.
Surprisingly, neither artist posted about the song’s release on social media. Instead, on Thursday night, LL shared a clip of his video for his last single, “Proclivities,” featuring Saweetie, which he dropped on Aug. 9. He kicked off the new album era by releasing solo single “Passion” in July and was joined by Rick Ross and Fat Joe for collab “Saturday Night Special” in June.
“We’re talking 14 tracks of straight fire, all crafted by myself and the one and only Q-Tip,” LL said in a statement when he announced the album, whose title stands for Frequencies of Real Creative Energy, last month. “When you listen to this album, you’re not just hearing music, you’re experiencing a whole new vibe, a whole new level of artistic passion.”
Along with the Eminem collaboration, the LP is set to feature tracks with Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, and Nas, and will also feature tracks such as “Runnit Back,” “30 Decembers,” and “Post Modern.” He’s set to perform at the VMAs just a few days after he releases his LP.
As for Eminem, the rapper released his collaboration-filled album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), which was poorly received by critics last month. “The Death of Slim Shady is a star with the yips, sweating to reassure everyone — especially himself — he’s still got it,” read a review of the album by Rolling Stone‘s Rob Sheffield. “He remembers how great he was at this when he was young, and he hopes to remind you, by repeating old tricks he’s not necessarily so great at in 2024.”
