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The Great Escape
Studio album by Joe Budden
Released	April 2010[1]
Recorded	2009
Genre	Hip hop, rap
Label	Amalgam Digital/E1 Music
Producer	Talli (exec.), Emile, Royce Da 5'9 Bink!, Black Milk, DJ Khalil, CZ, Mr. Porter, Nottz, Sean C & LV, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, The Alchemist, 9th Wonder, The Runners, Pete Rock, J. Cardim, Loco
Joe Budden chronology
Slaughterhouse (2009) The Great Escape (2009)

The Great Escape is Joe Budden's upcoming third album and is set to be released in April, 2010.^[1]

Background

Joe Budden has stated that the album is actually the final piece of the concept trilogy, which includes "Halfway House" and "Padded Room", as he finally finds salvation and freedom from a sense of confinement that had been pervading his life and career. "The Great Escape" is slated to be one of Joe Budden’s best efforts yet, and will feature several established producers and artists, which is a notable change from his usual formula. Joe Budden and Amalgam Digital have announced that the album will be released in both CD and digital form in April 2010.

In an interview with WPRK 91.5, Budden says, "Great Escape hopefully", and repeats, "hopefully, in February". He then goes on to say, "Best Joe Budden album ever. Hopefully. Joe Budden fans, they're, they're...you say a date and they hold you to it like it's Christmas; like it's set in stone or somethin'. So hopefully, in February... but most likely we're looking at a summer early fall release... and it's amazing" ^[2]

On August 11 2009, Amalgam Digital and Joe Budden released a digital-only album which served as prelude to "The Great Escape", entitled "Escape Route" . Joe Budden has said that "Escape Route" will give fans a taste of what to expect from him on his third studio effort. "Escape Route" is available exclusively at amalgamdigital.com.

Music

Joe has stated on his blog that he will be working with Jadakiss, and the production team J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Emile, Black Milk, and Nottz with the bulk of production handled by J. Cardim and production team Sean C and LV ^[3][4]

Recorded tracks

• "No Competition" Produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
• "Money's On Me" Produced by J. Cardim
• "Ayo" Produced by Loco
• "What's Good With Us"
• "Reality"
• "My Downfall"
• "When It All Implodes"
• "Intro"
• "Why U Wanna Hate"
• "Follow My Lead"

References