Statement From Royce: "Due to last minute scheduling and prior commitments, I cannot participate in the "Sacrificial Lambs" Tour. I'm in the final stages of finishing up my album "Street Hop" and mix cd the "Bar Exam 2" as well as readying my 1st Single / Video from the album. I'm also in the mist of planning my fall tour that will go throughout the US, Canada and Europe starting in Sept 08 to support my new projects. Please check my myspace page for further details."
After the release of his 2005 album Independent's Day, Royce has kept a low profile even though he had promised a second album in December of that year, produced by Nottz. Royce recently went on tour with Mobb Deep, and ghostwrote the song "Tell Me" ft. Christina Aguilera for Diddy's new album, Press Play. He also does touring rounds to promote his new crew the M.I.C. (Make It Count), and is scheduled to make an appearance on Canibus' next album. ' Royce made a guest appearance on Canadian rapper Classified's 2006 album Boy-Cott-In The Industry on the track "Unexplainable Hunger", along with Canadian rapper Choclair. M.I.C. (Not to be confused with MF Grimm's group) is also the name of his independent record label. The M.I.C. members are as follows: Royce, Kid Vishis (Royce's younger brother),and June. In a September 2006 interview with Elemental Magazine, Royce stated that, contrary to rumors, DJ Premier will not be producing the entirety of his upcoming album, but will be overseeing the project as Executive Producer, handpicking all of the beats. The Premier-produced track "Ding Ding" will be included, as well as four more beats from the producer.
Diddy not only recognized Royce's pen, the mogul also expressed interest in signing the lyricist to Bad Boy. Nas has also stated that he would like to sign Royce to his new recording label, The Jones Experience, through Def Jam.
Royce recently recorded a new single for Esham's new album Sacrificial Lambs, and is also preparing to release The Bar Exam 2 (Mix Tape) along with two albums entitled The Revival and Street Hop. Royce has also released several freestyles over the internet over beats from many mainstream songs such as "Blue Magic", "Gossip", "Can't Tell Me nothin", "Success" and others. |