Grammy-nominated rap legend, Jeezy, has announced an upcoming double album, marking his first full-length release since his departure from Def Jam. Most of his career was spent under the iconic label, but Jeezy has now partnered with CTE New World and Stem Distribution to produce a profoundly personal album.
The new project, titled “I Might Forgive…But I Don’t Forget,” is slated to be released on November 3rd. The double album features 29 tracks, with the first half boasting productions from ATL Jacob, Ricky Polo, Cubeatz, and Hendrix. The second disc is entirely soundtracked by the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, the production team behind some of Jeezy’s biggest hits, including “Bury Me a G,” “Word Play,” and “F.A.M.E.,” adding a familiar touch to the new project.
Speaking about the album, Erik “Rook” Ortiz of J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League said, “As you work on the album, y’know, you start talking about life, talking about music, experience and all that. So it just became more songs and more songs and more songs, and then one day, [Jeezy] was like, ‘Y’know what? This gon’ be a double album.’”
The album promises a mature and introspective look into Jeezy’s life, featuring subjects that many may not know about him. He reflects on the trials of his life, the burdens he has carried, and how these experiences have shaped him. Jeezy’s exploration of his past struggles mirrors his bestselling memoir, “Adversity For Sale,” in which he discusses his journey with mental health and the importance of therapy in his life.
The Atlanta native has been open about his battle with depression, which went undiagnosed for nearly a decade. Jeezy recently discussed his struggles and realizations on The Tamron Hall Show, saying, “I learned that vulnerability is power. I thought something was wrong with me, thinking I come from poverty, this is just how it is. I didn’t understand trauma and all these different things so when I started to get the words for it, I started to understand and grab tools, [and] I started to become better.”
