Joell Ortiz Announces Release Date For New Album "Signature"

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The lyricist extraordinaire's next project is shaping up to be a reimagining of his 2021 LP, "Autograph."

Joell Ortiz of Slaughterhouse fame has spent a lot of time working on his next album- and it's coming out very soon. Moreover, the lyrical master recently announced that his new project Signature will be releasing this Friday, August 11. Of course, given previous singles like "Holy Ghost" with CyHi, "Doors Up," and "OG," this should come as little surprise to die-hard fans or casuals alike. What's more is that this upcoming LP is a full-on collaboration, with the Brooklyn MC enlisting a sole producer behind the boards. L'Orange has lent his adept and vintage sound to each single so far, and will likely give us much more sonic bliss to delve into.

Furthermore, fans expect to be once again blown away by the 43-year-old's entrancing flows and authoritative demeanor. His sound is one plucked straight out of the hardcore East Coast brand of potent bars and grippingly grimy narratives. Given all that Joell Ortiz has been through and learned throughout his life, his perspective is always a vivid and self-aware one. For example, many of his songs reflect on his unwavering hunger as a rapper and his developing age and outlook.

Joell Ortiz Announces Signature Release Date

However, some fans who heard these singles might find that there's something familiar about them. That's because Signature seems to be a revamped take on his 2021 album, Autograph. In fact, all the previous singles have two-year-old equivalents on that tape. Still, don't let that fool you into thinking that there's nothing to explore or be excited about here. Even the most hardcore Joell Ortiz supporter will find new life in his verses thanks to the darker, more unique production from what singles indicate.

As such, make sure to give Signature a listen when it lands on your preferred music consumption portal on August 11. If you're a longtime listener, you'll enjoy listening to these songs with a fresher context and implication given the differing beats. If you're new to his artistry, then get excited: there's so much more to digest, unpack, and enjoy. On that note, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Joell Ortiz.

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Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.
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