After doing beats and production for everyone from DMX, Jay-Z, Limp Bizkit and Eve, Swizz Beatz is set to release his own debut album this summer. The album titled “Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O Stories”, will be the first time Swizz shows his skills as a rap artist. Although Swizz was a little nervous to show the world his rap skills, he had faith that he could make a hot album. “I had faith I could do it”, he said. “I know how to go on the stage and get everything poppin’. When I played the album for other people, they be like, ‘That’s you?’. Even Baby from Cash Money said I was better than a lot of rappers”.
Ja Rule, Nas, Eve, DMX and reggae artist Bounty Killer are several of the artist who will be making guest appearances on the album. Bounty Killer will appear on the first single to be released titled “Guilty”. “Me and Bounty go way back”, Swizz explained. “He’s like the DMX of Jamaica. He’s still a thoroughbred, he’s still battling”. Although Swizz is focused on releasing his own album as an MC, he still has love for the production side of the rap game. Drag-On, Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss and Eve are just some of the upcoming projects he will be working on. It is not yet known if he will participate on DMX’s new album.
The tentative starting date for the tour is July 24th but that might change. The dates and venues are not yet known. HHDX will surely keep you posted.