10 Things We Learned About Jeezy's Upcoming Album, 'Seen it All'

July 11, 2014 - 2:22 pm by Mikey Fresh TWITTER

Last night (July 10), Young Jeezy invited VIBE to come out and hear new material that he has been cooking up for his upcoming 5th solo album, Seen It All. Slated for a Sept. 2 release date, the Snowman has been on studio lockdown while completing his most experimental project to date.

Now, it's not like Jeezy is diving into the EDM world or anything of that nature, but the songs we heard prove that ATL's trap star has been meticulously working on improving his craft. Rapping from an OG's perspective, the seasoned rapper has something for his core fans, the rap purists, newjacks and your average music fan. Preview 10 new songs that we heard while in the studio with Jeezy.

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1. This album is Jeezy's most musically diverse to date. He steps out of his comfort zone production-wise and expands past the "trap beats."

2. For Seen It All, Jeezy says he really took a step back and tried to write songs that showed he has wisdom and experience to share as someone who really went from drug dealer to entertainer.

3. Jeezy says that he isn't "Addicted" to any drugs but women are his number 1 vice. Look out for the Game-assisted song.

4. The Snowman is experimenting with some new flows throughout the project. He really flexes his abilities on "No Tears" where he rides a very Pop-ish sounding instrumental.

5. Jeezy embraces auto-tune like never before on the song "4 Zones." He harmonizes in a way that no one has heard from him thus far.

6. Childish Major, Cardo, Mike WiLL Made It did more than half of the production on the album.

7. For the first time, Jeezy uses beats that definitely have a wider range. On songs like "Addicted" (feat. T.I.) and "No Tears" (feat. Future), the Snowman show another side of his musical abilities.

8. Jay Z's former A&R Kyambo "Hip-Hop" Joshua was very hands on with this project. His expert ear helped shape the sound of Seen It All.

9. Jeezy is about 90% done but is still looking to cut a song with DJ Mustard and possibly another with Warren G

10. During the recording of this album, Jeezy formed a new bond with producer Childish Major. They were able to really connect on a musical level and the producer often crafted beats right in front of Jeezy.

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