Damn, Everlast departed from LCN

[Squidgy McGubbins]

To devote more time to his daughter and his solo pursuits.

Late last year, news broke that La Coka Nostra was preparing their sophomore release Masters of Dark Arts for a 2012 release. Now, the super-group has announced an official date for their project's release.

According to a recent press release, Masters of Dark Arts will drop on June 26 via Fat Beats with Ill Bill and DJ Lethal handling production. Ill Bill spoke on the new album's sound and how it differs from their 2009 debut A Brand You Can Trust.

"The new album is a little different from A Brand You Can Trust. I think the production is less polished this time, more raw," he explained. "It has an unfriendly vibe to it. We went with darker, grimier beats on this one and that influenced the direction of the lyrics and songs overall."

The album's release also comes with the unfortunate news that member Everlast has departed from the group. In a statement, Everlast explained that he unable to fully commit his time to La Coka Nostra because his daughter's struggle with Cystic Fibrosis.

"Due to my commitments with my own label and record and the fact that my daughter has been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis it has become very difficult to be involved in any other projects," he explained. "Therefore it is my conclusion after long deliberation and discussion with the guys in the group that waiting until I personally am ready and able to fully dedicate myself to the group isn't fair to the group so I unfortunately will not be involved in LCN until a time when I can dedicate myself properly to it."

DX will keep you updated as more information on the project comes to light.

That sucks, I was hoping he'd contribute some new verses and hooks to MotDA

But the good news is, Masters of the Dark Arts drops June 26.

[skeem]

does LCN still exist?

[josborne3680]

Sux, but hes gotta do whats best for his family. A Brand You Can Trust is a solid album from start to finish. Peace

[OntheHorizon]

Best wishes to him and his daughter

I like him better as a singer anyway so as a fan I cant say I'm bothered by the announcement

[Squidgy McGubbins]

If they were to bring in a new member to replace Whitey, who you you like it to be?

I say Sick Jacken.

[main_man]

add action bronson after everlasts departure and you may have the illest white hip hop group since 3rd bass.


or maybe add R.A.

[THUGNIFICENT]

b-real is a good fit with lcn. the songs they have together are dope

[OntheHorizon]

b-real is a good fit with lcn. the songs they have together are dope

This would work, but I think they wanna keep their Group full of white guys gimmick intact, in which case I'd probably say Action Bronson

[sickdog]

LCN sucks any way.

[Squidgy McGubbins]

^Boo this man...

[Tecknowledgist]

I was mad until I read about his daughter's CF. It's a terrible situation for him and his fam. Family comes first.

We gonna hear more Danny Boy verses on this LP I wonder? lol

[Squidgy McGubbins]

I would mind Danny Boy having more input this time around.

[main_man]

to be honest, if the shits just bill & slaine and sounds like this


they should be just fine.
thats probably one of the best songs ive heard by them.

[Squidgy McGubbins]

^Definitely, I agree with you on that.

I just feel like Everlast's hooks and verses made LCN's sound richer and more accessable.

But I'm all for a grimy, hardcore banger of an album as well.

[Monkdude]

La Coka Nostra is the corniest name for a group ive ever heard