Benzino Gearing Up For New Album. Ex-Source magazine owner Benzino, will release his new album, The Antidote, featuring 19 new songs, on June 26th, on the new independent street label, 7th Floor Music. Benzino has been on his grind over last 12 months and has turned out what he says is by far his best work ever. The album features performances from Benzino's new gang of young wolves, collectively known as The 1st 48. His double A-side single, "Back On My Grizzy" /"Pocket Full" is hitting mixshows now and is produced by Ty Fyffe (who also produced 50 Cent's lead single "Money in the Bank"). The Antidote also features production from such rap notables as Scott Storch, Hangmen 3, Stevie J, Cognito, Guerilla Tek, Track Kings and Nacho Typical, and appearances by Stevie J and Ja
Rule. His new crew is made up of a select group of talented up-and-coming MC's from Miami, New York, and his hometown of Boston, collectively known as The 1st 48. The 1st 48 includes rappers One Monzta, Lil Dev, Picalo, Ballgrum, Cognito, Young LO, Young Hardy and 8Bus Columni. |