New York’s own Joell Ortiz has returned with his latest project, Autograph. Much like previous albums from the Brooklyn native, Autograph features top-tier lyricism, gritty production and an edge that is hard to put into words. What separates this project is its ability to paint a picture of who Joell Ortiz is as a man. If any fans have wondered who Joell Ortiz is when the microphone is turned off and the studio is empty, Autograph will answer those questions.
“My creative process is pretty simple. I write to the music that moves me and speak my truth. That’s never wavered. Once I feel like I got all of my thoughts out, I put the pen down and listen to everything in its entirety. That’s usually where I figure out things like title and artwork,” Ortiz said about the making of the album.
“After listening to this body of work, I realized that I shared a lot of personal feelings, stories and ideas. Everything is authentic. This is signature me. Hence, the title. Autograph is an album from me to [my fans]. The old me, the current me, all of me. As usual, I hope [my fans] enjoy.”
To create this personal album, Ortiz connected with the Heatmakerz, Salaam Remi and Apollo Brown. Sheek Louch, CyHi The Prynce and KXNG Crooked also appear on the project. Check out the full album below.
