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Title: Royce da 5’9" - Layers (Official Discussion Thread)
Post by: Marco on February 26, 2016, 12:55:11 PM
(http://www.xxlmag.com/files/2016/02/royce-da-5-9-album.jpg)

Royce da 5’9″ is gearing up to release Layers, his first solo effort in nearly five years. While he has teamed up with DJ Premier for the successful PRhyme album and tour and dropped projects with Slaughterhouse, Royce has gone through plenty of experiences that he’s ready to explore on Layers.

“This album was the first album that I spent a lot of time putting it together as a complete thought,” the rapper said in a press release. “Most of my albums reflect an emotion based off of my feelings. Death Is Certain was dark because of everything I was going through; this album reflects my emotion, but also my thoughts. That focus on Layers comes after a gold album, multiple Top 5 chart appearances, and a high profile BET Hip Hop Awards cypher performance. “I’ve learned a lot from being apart of B.M.E, Slaughterhouse and PRhyme and I’ve had the opportunity to use all of those experiences to better myself as artist, so it’s very exciting to see how those experiences will affect my career.”
Layers is executive produced by Denaun Porter of D12, a frequent collaborator who Royce is very comfortable working with. “Denaun is a genius and working with him is one of my comfortable working zones,” added the Detroit native. “I like working with everyone I’ve worked with a lot on this project but Denaun’s super easy and a lot like myself in a lot of ways.”


1. Tabernacle (Prod. by S1)
2. Pray (Prod. by Mr. Porter)
3. Hard (What Was I Thinking) (Prod. by Antman)
4. Startercoat (Prod. by Mr. Porter)
5. Wait (Prod. by Jake One)
6. Shine (Skit)
7. Shine (Prod. by Nottz)
8. Lincoln (Skit)
9. Flesh (Prod. by DJ Khalil)
10. Hello (feat. Melanie Rutherford) [Skit]
11. Misses (feat. K. Young) (Prod. by DJ Khalil)
12. Dope! (feat. Loren W. Oden) (Prod. by Pain-1)
13. America (Prod. by S1)
14. Layers (feat. Pusha T & Rick Ross) (Prod. by Mr. Porter)
15. Quiet (feat. Tiara & Mr. Porter) (Prod. by Mr. Porter)
16. Gottaknow (Prod. by Mr. Porter)
17. Off (Prod. by Mr. Porter)

Full credits:
http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=322706

The album will officially drop on April 15. Royce dropped a video of him rapping the lyrics to the album cut “Hard” as a warmup for the release. Check it below.

https://www.youtube.com/v/CL8vf5jkptE

8) 8)
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9″ Announces "Layers" Album
Post by: doggfather on February 26, 2016, 01:16:02 PM
Waitin for it.
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9″ Announces "Layers" Album
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on February 27, 2016, 11:00:37 PM
neato
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9″ Announces "Layers" Album
Post by: Eddz on March 01, 2016, 11:28:33 PM
Can't wait for this 8)
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9″ Announces "Layers" Album
Post by: David Gutterman on March 02, 2016, 04:29:39 AM
Can't wait for this 8)
This.
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9″ Announces "Layers" Album
Post by: Marco on March 03, 2016, 12:10:26 PM
Updated with the official tracklist. 8)
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9″ Announces "Layers" Album
Post by: Eddz on March 04, 2016, 02:22:17 AM
A Rick Ross feature but no Slaughterhouse?? Meh.

Still looking forward to this though.
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9″ Announces "Layers" Album
Post by: TraceOneInfinite Flat Earther 96' on March 05, 2016, 11:09:13 AM
Shit man.. that was sick... I hope he finally gets it right.  I've still yet to see a realized solo album from Royce, and I've been anticipating one every since Feb of 99' when I heard him on the Slim Shady LP
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" Announces "Layers" Album (Tracklist / Production Credits)
Post by: Marco on March 05, 2016, 02:38:12 PM
Royce da 5’9" Says "PRhyme 2" Might Be Coming Soon

https://www.youtube.com/v/NgxUBQOMvig

"I can tell you that me and Preem are going in April to do PRhyme 2” - Royce da 5’9" 8)
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" Announces "Layers" Album (Tracklist / Production Credits)
Post by: TraceOneInfinite Flat Earther 96' on March 06, 2016, 02:26:07 AM
Royce da 5’9" Says "PRhyme 2" Might Be Coming Soon



"I can tell you that me and Preem are going in April to do PRhyme 2” - Royce da 5’9" 8)

Damn.. this dude always waters himself down.  Sometimes it's better when they have a label over their head, or else they will just rush to put out a number of sub-par projects and never really compile a classic.

Title: Re: Royce da 5’9″ Announces "Layers" Album
Post by: doggfather on March 06, 2016, 05:26:51 AM
A Rick Ross feature but no Slaughterhouse?? Meh.

Still looking forward to this though.

Why?
Have to be sh feat?
Check the latest crooked or joe budden releases.
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9″ Announces "Layers" Album
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 06, 2016, 12:09:14 PM
A Rick Ross feature but no Slaughterhouse?? Meh.

Still looking forward to this though.

Why?
Have to be sh feat?
Check the latest crooked or joe budden releases.

Yeah that's the problem, it's looking like those guys ain't really rockin together too much anymore. I just hope they atleast complete the album with Just Blaze.
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9″ Announces "Layers" Album
Post by: Eddz on March 06, 2016, 04:45:56 PM
A Rick Ross feature but no Slaughterhouse?? Meh.

Still looking forward to this though.

Why?
Have to be sh feat?
Check the latest crooked or joe budden releases.

I have checked out both joints & was disappointed that there was no Slaughterhouse feature but there was also no generic Rick Ross feature either.

I always enjoyed the Slaughterhouse features on their solo joints so I don't really get your point
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" Announces "Layers" Album (Tracklist / Production Credits)
Post by: David Gutterman on March 08, 2016, 12:56:40 AM
Ohh shit that Tabernacle song!

This is probably one of the realist songs Royce ever did, Incredible song.
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" Announces "Layers" Album (Tracklist / Production Credits)
Post by: Matty on March 09, 2016, 03:32:06 PM
production line-up looks dope, will check for it.
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" Announces "Layers" Album (Tracklist / Production Credits)
Post by: doggfather on March 16, 2016, 01:25:09 PM
1st video: http://dogg-n-roll.blog.hu/2016/03/16/_video_royce_da_5_9_tabernacle
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" Announces "Layers" Album (Tracklist / Production Credits)
Post by: Marco on March 22, 2016, 07:59:41 AM
Royce 5'9" - Which Is Cool (Directed By Rik Cordero) Produced by Nottz

https://www.youtube.com/v/vtDAsMGN3oM
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" Announces "Layers" Album (Tracklist / Production Credits)
Post by: Marco on March 28, 2016, 08:00:27 AM
Royce Da 5’9″ Will Drop ‘Trust The Shooter’ Mixtape Tomorrow

(http://www.xxlmag.com/files/2016/03/Royce-da-59-Trust-the-Shooter-mixtape.jpg)

After venturing out as a part of Slaughterhouse and later with DJ Premier as PRhyme, Royce Da 5’9″ is back on his solo grind, with his upcoming album Layers slated for an April 15 release. Before then though, Nickel Nine will drop a prelude of sorts in the form of his Trust the Shooter EP, which, according to DatPiff, will be set free on Tuesday March 29 at around 3 p.m. EST. A countdown via the mixtape platform is included below.
While a tracklist for Trust the Shooter isn’t yet available, odds are that the project will include previously released tracks “Which Is Cool” and “Savages,” as neither appear on the Layers iTunes preorder.  As for his Layers rollout, Royce has lead with the autobiographical single “Tabernacle” which received a similarly personal video treatment earlier this month.
Speaking with XXL, the Detroit rapper says of Layers, “I’ll be peeling back all of them. One of my layers is PRhyme, another is Slaughterhouse, another is Bad Meets Evil. All of these different styles and sides of my creativity come out in different ways and different groups, and this is basically me peeling back all the layers and giving you every side of me as Royce da 5’9” the solo artist in 2016. This is the complete artist.”
And later: “I don’t mean to sound cliché but the album as a whole is my best work to date. I can’t wait for people to hear it just so I can get feedback on what people think about it once they start picking apart and dissecting songs. I can’t wait to read the comments and hear what everybody has to say. I’m excited about the whole process.”
Peep the countdown clock below and check back tomorrow when Trust the Shooter is expected to drop.
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" Announces "Layers" Album (Tracklist / Production Credits)
Post by: Marco on April 04, 2016, 08:05:23 PM
New track of the album.

(https://i1.sndcdn.com/artworks-000156477003-rva4c9-t500x500.jpg)

Royce da 5'9" - Layers (feat. Pusha T & Rick Ross) (Prod. by Mr. Porter)

https://soundcloud.com/royceda59/layers-featuring-pusha-t-rick-ross
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" Announces "Layers" Album (Tracklist / Production Credits)
Post by: me1 on April 07, 2016, 06:54:00 AM
Mr Porter on the beat on that Layers song. Shit knocks
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" Announces "Layers" Album (Tracklist / Production Credits)
Post by: Jome on April 11, 2016, 09:58:45 AM
Album leaked.. only in 128-quality yet though, I'll hold out for better quality, but it's tempting..  ;D 8)
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" Announces "Layers" Album (Tracklist / Production Credits)
Post by: doggfather on April 11, 2016, 01:08:04 PM
new video: http://dogg-n-roll.blog.hu/2016/04/08/_video_royce_5_9_shine
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" Announces "Layers" Album (Tracklist / Production Credits)
Post by: Blood$ on April 11, 2016, 02:46:14 PM
surprised none of the hippity-hopping backpackers are flaming this joint because of Ross being on it  :laugh:

will check for this once it's available in better quality
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" - Layers (Official Discussion Thread)
Post by: Marco on April 11, 2016, 07:20:20 PM
Stream Royce da 5'9" 'Layers' Album

Royce da 5'9" has been on a roll with the wave for his new Layers album. With several singles, and the Trust the Shooter mixtape in the streets, it’s safe to say that the Detroit rapper hasn’t been getting much sleep these days.

Layers set to drop on April 15th. However, a sober Royce made the album available for streaming on his SoundCloud page. The 17-track effort features guests Pusha T, Rick Ross and others.

On the production side, Mr. Porter, S1, Jake One, Nottz, DJ Khalil and others all are on the LP. Layers can be pre-ordered on iTunes, and it’s available for stream below.


http://pitchfork.com/news/64720-royce-59-streams-new-album-layers-featuring-rick-ross-pusha-t-listen/
https://soundcloud.com/royceda59
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" - Layers (Official Discussion Thread)
Post by: Dogg Ly Dogg on April 11, 2016, 10:41:44 PM
I think its a good album but mixtape is better imo
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" - Layers (Official Discussion Thread)
Post by: Eddz on April 12, 2016, 04:38:54 AM
I think its a good album but mixtape is better imo

After a quick listen I was thinking the same
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" - Layers (Official Discussion Thread)
Post by: Blood$ on April 12, 2016, 08:50:24 AM
because Royce needs Primo (on every track) to make a good album lol
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" - Layers (Official Discussion Thread)
Post by: Minkaveli on April 13, 2016, 04:12:05 AM
7.5/10 on the first listen.
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" - Layers (Official Discussion Thread)
Post by: Marco on April 14, 2016, 03:08:10 PM
iTunes Version is out. 8)

l'll give a better listen. But yeah, after first listen the mixtape is better than album.
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" - Layers (Official Discussion Thread)
Post by: doggfather on April 18, 2016, 01:18:51 AM
YUP, the mixtape is better.
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" - Layers (Official Discussion Thread)
Post by: Eddz on April 18, 2016, 03:53:51 PM
Both the mixtape and album has classic songs, if you mixed them together you could have a near classic album.

On a side note does anyone have a link to the version of Street Hop that someone remastered with the better sound quality?
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" - Layers (Official Discussion Thread)
Post by: doggfather on April 18, 2016, 09:37:03 PM
ihpohpdx: http://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.2704/title.royce-da-59-layers
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" - Layers (Official Discussion Thread)
Post by: Marco on April 21, 2016, 08:56:49 PM
XXL Review (http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2016/04/royce-da-59-layers-album-review/)
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" - Layers (Official Discussion Thread)
Post by: doggfather on June 29, 2016, 01:29:51 PM
fresh video: http://dogg-n-roll.blog.hu/2016/06/29/_video_royce_5_9_layers_ft_pusha_t_rick_ross
Title: Re: Royce da 5’9" Announces "Layers" Album (Tracklist / Production Credits)
Post by: Sccit on June 30, 2016, 09:38:23 AM
Royce da 5’9" Says "PRhyme 2" Might Be Coming Soon



"I can tell you that me and Preem are going in April to do PRhyme 2” - Royce da 5’9" 8)

Damn.. this dude always waters himself down.  Sometimes it's better when they have a label over their head, or else they will just rush to put out a number of sub-par projects and never really compile a classic.



Prhyme was a great album