Yesterday, I had the extreme pleasure in getting to preview Ludacris’s sixth solo offering, Theater Of The Mind, at a VERY intimate listening session hosted by DTP’s co founders, Chaka Zulu and Jeff Dixon (Luda did not attend). Since we were asked to sign a wavier upon our arrival, I can’t divulge to much information regarding the project, BUT, I will tell you it’s full of surprises and intriguing concepts.

Before the actual session began, Chaka took some time to explain the album set up, and the events surrounding the album. Since Luda has two movies (Rock N Rolla and Max Payne) hitting theaters the 17th of October, they’re setting the album up to be released the following Tuesday, October 21st, in which they hope to achieve the top 2 movies in the country along with the top album in the country, hence the reason they’re nicknaming Luda, Mr. October.

Though we were sworn to secrecy about album logistics, I can tell you (since this specific information is already out there) the track with The Game is insane (and already my favorite)! It was produced by Clinton Sparks (who would’ve thought) and features DTP artist, Willy Northpole. Chaka emphasized that on this particular LP, Luda is rhyming to prove why he’s one of the most slept on in the industry. Sure, Luda is one of the most sought out artist in the game, but he’s also left off a lot of lists conceived by the hip hop community, therefore, this album should and will solidify his slot on the next Top 10 list.

Going strictly off of what Chaka spewed to us, one of the first offerings from Theater Of The Mind shall arrive sometime next week. “I Know What Them Girls Like” ft. Sean Garrett & Chris Brown is a no brainer. Translation: The ISH is bonkers. However, I don’t have it in my possession as of yet, but when it does arrive, you can bet your ass I’ll be plastering it alllll over the pages of SoundOff.

Sincerely

Low “Big shouts to the good folks over at DTP and Def Jam” Key

P.S. Make sure you pick up Luda’s new mixtape, Gangsta Grillz: The Preview, hosted by Mr. Thanksgiving himself, DJ Drama. The good homie Shaheem Reid over at Mixtape Monday has an exclusive preview, check it out!