March 15, 2013 17:36

Eddie Van Halen to appear on new LL Cool J album 'Authentic'?

Guitarist believed to be appearing alongside Kendrick Lamar, Tom Morello and Travis Barker on new release

Photo: Twitter

Eddie Van Halen is rumoured to be appearing on the new studio album from LL Cool J.

The guitarist sparked rumours he will appear on 'Authentic' when it is released in April after posting a picture of himself in the studio with the rapper on Twitter. Van Halen posted the image yesterday (March 14) with the simple message "Authentic 4.30.13." The album is also rumoured to feature appearances from Joe, Monica, Jennifer Lopez, Kendrick Lamar, Tom Morello, Chuck D, Travis Barker of Blink-182 and Z-Trip.

An album tracklisting released in November 2012 revealed that Travis Barker, Z-Trip and Tom Morello will appear together on a track titled 'Whaddup'. It is not currently known which song Eddie Van Halen has contributed toward on 'Authentic'. The album is LL Cool J's first release since 'Exit 13' in 2008.

LL Cool J - 'Authentic' tracklsiting:

'Something About U (FTW)'
'Where Ya At (BOSS)'
'Take It (feat. Joe)'
'Closer (feat. Monica)'
'Too Late'
'New Love'
'Dream With Me'
'Girl So Bad'
'Ratchet'
'Bartender Please'
'Whaddup'

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