I wanted to bring that grittiness back to the streets for one. He was like ‘Yo Sheek, all the Soundcloud stuff you put out, drop like 10-15 more songs with it and let’s put something out and leave the fans wanting more.’ Now we’re at an age where we want to give them more than just the album.Īs far as the album goes, why did you feel the timing was right to work on Silverback Gorilla 2? But actually I ain’t going to lie, I got to give credit to my man Cash because I had no plans on that. That’s kinda the traditional formula to drop a mixtape before the album drops. Was the Gorillaween mixtape your way of venting before the new album dropped? VIBE: You’ve been on a role with your own music as of late. Sheek also lets us in on the real reason why his group’s place in hip-hop history is permanent. 4, read Sheek’s convo with about his upcoming album, getting back in the studio with Swizz Beatz, and the concept behind sequel to Silverback Gorilla. While most groups tend to fall off or break up in their prime, Sheek says there’s a reason why the LOX has lasted this long in the game without comprising their integrity.īefore his album hits retailers and iTunes on Dec.
Motherf**kers who thought they was hot ain’t here, and I’ve seen it.” “They are loving it so it feels good, especially after being in this game for so long,” Sheek says about his new album.