Since signing with Zone 4/Interscope back in March, Lloyd has been busy prepping his 4th studio album, which he recently announced via twitter (@lloyd_yg) will be titled ‘King of Hearts’. After working with a talented pool of producers and writers including Jim Jonsin, Rico Love, The Runners, Ester Dean, and Bruno Mars, to name a few, the 24 year old R&B singer releases his debut single, “Lay It Down”, produced by Awesome Jones (aka Polow Da Don). The track samples the Patti Labelle classic “Love, Need and Want You”, and will lead the release of King of Hearts which is due out first quarter 2011.
Acclaimed songwriter/producer Polow Da Don had this to say of his work with Lloyd, “Real music, real singing, classic.” Lloyd offered his thoughts on his new situation and single, "It feels good to start fresh with Polow and Interscope, making music is fun again. We took my sound to another level with "Lay It Down". It's a true R&B sound that's missing from music right now."
Check out the debut single “Lay It Down”... Click Here to Listen.
Lay It Down is definitely bringing back that feel of good ole music with a new touch, like back in the day when R&B music was the shit. I love it!! Good work as usual but this time it's much betta and I see nothing but hits and good music coming from Lloyd! Im excited about KOH...
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MzDeDaze
Lloyd your voice makes my soul smile. I love the new single and know that your future is very bright. Keep shining! Your fans appreciate you.
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i like it, it sounds realy good, and i also start crying when i heard it the first time, than i heard it a secon and a third time, and it sounds different than your last songs.i like it, no questions, but what i miss a little bit is the soft sound of your voice, cause your singing is really different on that joint...
ReplyDeletewhat i love the most ist the melody in the beginning of the song, and the end, cause i like the voice on the end,cause there it sounds softer...but dont get me wrong i like it, i love your music, i love your voice and i am looking forward for your new album!! i wish you will shine like a star, as you deserve since a long time...but i believe in that, cause your talented and your music is pure (thank you for not putting "house/elctro sound" in it)....thank you for good music,thank you for blessing me with a voice like an angel.thank you Lloyd! love you...all the best wishes from germany, Hanni ;))
I love you and I love the song. I do feel it is a little different. I love your soft voice. This is an emotional song, but I believe it may need a touch of softness added to it. Your voice is unique. You're not like the other artist that's the best part of your unique sound. The lyrics and the passion is there. It's missing {you}. I feel that if you love a person you will be honest and I have heard every song you made! This song went hard, but your voice is too heavy some lightness needs to be within your voice on this song. It is hot and has potential with a little more of the "Lloyd Flavor." Please don't take this wrong. I love you and I am a TRUE fan. I love this song if it will make it or not. Your the professional not me. Feel that this is not you...vocally this is not young lloyd.
ReplyDeleteP.s. don´t you post it on facebook?!
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Hanni
i love it. i love how you prove your haters wrong. Talent is an understatement when referring to your music. So I'll be being pushing play on this song. I'm feeling the love like the other comments your voice is very unique, and I appreciate all the music you share with us. GOD bless you. :)
ReplyDeleteMy name is Rubson and Lay it down is a beatiful song man, big hug of the Brazilian fan, bye.
ReplyDeleteYESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! MAD HIT! I was anxious for this album to work for you for some reason - your other albums are kick ass! market this man. its SOOOOOO GOOD! Really good feel, voice is the best and the beat is really awesome! Love it man COME TO AUSTRALIA AND TOUR!
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS IT!!!!!! Lloyd I am so happy 4 u!!!! This my new ish right here!!! God bless...believe it he's blessin u!!!! This #1 right here!!!! Bet them hatas ain laughin nw!!!! I <3 U nd this song!!!! Muah
ReplyDeleteI like when you yodled at the end of the song! YODLE LE HEE HOOOOO! Yas! I'm loving the old school flavor Lloyd! There's nothing like old school soul music. Keep em' coming babez! :D
ReplyDeleteYour voice sounds unrecognizable on the track. That's a good thing because you put your, drawers, soul, sweat, and emotions into the song. YG IS ETERNAL BABY! :D
ReplyDeleteNow this track is that FIRE right there! Lloyd working hard in the Lab has definitely paid off now this is the type of music I've known you to produce. This is all you boo..LMAO! I love how you mixed the ole skool wit new skool. This track is a classic! I only heard it once and it's already my favorite song.It reminds me of the that ole skool love and makes me start reminiscing. This is definitely a joint to pop in the cd deck in the car and take a stroll on when you need to clear ya mind. You have molded your vision into a true masterpiece. Congrats and keep up the good work!
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Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything. - Plato
"Lay It Down" ! Boi BROUGHT IT!! "just wanna lay it down so i can lay it" THIS IS 1 REASON WHY I THINK HE'S #DOPE ...Since day 1! Too much love for him! His wisdom has sky highed him forever!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Definitely have this on repeat. I love it because it's something different from you and it will stand out from all the other songs on the radio right now. Looking forward to the album!
ReplyDeleteTHIS TRACK IS ABSOLUTELY A WORK OF ART.....MOS DEF BUMPING THIS LOUD.....WAKING UP ALL MY NEIGHBORS..LOL...........SOOOO LOOKING FORWARD TO THE ENTIRE ALBUM.........KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK LLOYD........UR MOS DEF THE BEST IN MY EYES.....TRULY BLESSED WITH A GIFT YOU ARE....
ReplyDeleteImma honestly say how I feel. This song is 1of a kind, yes its different from the other songs u have done but that's what a new album is about DIFFERENCE. This is really I nice song & I'm in luv with it, you must keep up da good work. Yes the end of the song had my laughin Yodle lay hee hoooooo that's classic I luv it
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*Queen Of Heartz 20 *
I like it, and it is an awesome song but I think some parts are just a little too hard... Especially the start Was just a very sudden LOUD vocal. And in some ways it almost doesn't sound like you, and it's way different than your previous work. Gotta admit the end sounds like you're yodeling... I think you could've gone a little softer on it, and coulda done without the almost yodeling, but past those... it's great :) I'm curious about the rest of the album now...
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Wow from the first listen i was taken aback it sounded so different from what you have usually done, but the song sounds brilliant i like how u put ur own spin on tracks, the melody is beautiful im really psyched for the album the games missing true RnB like this, i cant wait for you to prove all the haters wrong! Your army of YG fans are behind 100% Go Lloyd we love you! p.s the yodelling made me lol love it hehe
ReplyDeleteFans will love any song that their artist creates.but an honest true fan will keep it real. I am a huge Lloyd fan and I think change is good. You are known for your soft, high, and unique sound that no one has! I feel that the song was lacking that softness that you usually deliver. I'm not hating just keepin' it real. I don't believe in kissing up because I would hate to see you fall cuz' ppl are'nt being honest...every1 has their own opinions...I feel a lil disappointed, but will continue 2 support you! If you're happy with the outcome of the song then I am too!
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of you Lloyd but this song SHOULD NOT BE A SINGLE. I appreciate the different direction that you took but I don't hear this playing on the radio...at all. Love you!
ReplyDelete@zara_chioma, You definitely kept it real all the way. Sometimes the truth does hurt. I agree with some a real fan would'nt lie! This could be a single if it was re-recorded Lloyd style. The sound is a bit harsh and unbareable. I'm shocked that some are satisfied with the fiinishing of this track. Guess it's a matter of playin' the song over and over maybe it will get to some of us who are a bit bias. I've never heard something like this 4rm Lloyd. ppl all over may lyk it just bcuz he changed and got out of his comfort zone. Love him wish him nothing but the best.
ReplyDeleteI can hear it on the radio, but not long if he keeps the song like this, some of the parts were a bit too overboard, I like the fact that he went a different direction with song, I'm not talkin' about the verses he's singin', it's the adlibs that he needs 2 softens, that's all, but I'm still gonna be a fan 4 as long as i can, I don't want him 2 fall, becuz he's 2 talented 2 be underrated, but I still believe that this album should be anticipated no doubt, u just sometimes gotta go back and think of sometin' else, I feel like he can do betta than this, I feel like this is a strong enough single 2 promote 4 his album.he's definitely one of the artists that I'll keep an eye on. I like the yodelayin' at the end. If he wants 2 push this as his single, he should rerecord it 2 soften some of the parts, that's how I feel, other than that, this is a good song. if he can't rerecord it, he should think of another single, but then again, I ain't a professional, just sayin' how I feel, just keepin' it real, they say when u love somebody u'll always keep it real, that's I feel with family, friends, and artsits, and lloyd, ure one of those artists. prayin' 4 u!!, I kno u can shine just like the star u are, and I'll be buyin' ure album, regardless if u push this single out or not, becuz ure worth it. I wish nothin' but success, love, and happiness.
ReplyDeleteisn't a strong enough single, my bad
ReplyDeleteJ'aime beaucoup CE Que Vous FAITES ..... J'aime bien changer de voiture this chanson Elle PEU de l'ONU des Autres ..... Vous Faites de Très belle choisi et sur Voit Que Vous Aimez Québec CE FAITES vous ... Vous AVEZ UNE Très belle voix et Vous dansez Très Bien .... j'espère Que Vous aurez le Succès Que Vous méritez ...... Venant fan UNE de la Guadeloupe
ReplyDeleteI agree if he re-record it this will definitely be a hit! there are some parts that he should keep in, but a lot should go. He is talented...he needs to soften the song up u don't want 2 be yelling and shouting at the girl, that will scare her off lol. Lloy is my gentle and sweeter vocally. Hate me, but I will always luv lloyd.
ReplyDeletelloyd is more gentle and sweeter vocally. I know he can do better!
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ReplyDeletebeautiful man I love you Lloyd. I actually like the song he sounds as if he's straining to sing but it's still a nice song. Not for a first single no but a good song for his album. This song sounds like something Immature would've sung in 1995!
I love the old Patti melody, and the lyrics, but I'd love to hear a softer, more serenading, version of this song...
ReplyDeleteMaybe make it a remix and call it "Lay It Down Gently" lol
Like others I'm used to and loveeeeeeeeee your smooth crooning voice, but that's just "my" personal opinion and to each his/her own. Anywhooo Young Goldie, KEEP ON KEEPING ON, (sings)"ITS YOUR THANG, DO WHAT YOU WANNA DO!" LOL I CAN'T WAIT TO KOH DROPS so I can add it to my collection. =)
Much Love Tricia/Trish
I looooooooove it ! It's very different and your voice is ...... Waoow . Your voice looks like MJ when you say "on myyy"(2:13) it's very crazy and i love this song . Thank for this moment Lloyd ( je ne peux pas imaginer le jour où tu criras sur tes enfants : Don't translete this ) love you from Paris
ReplyDeleteSorry it's " crieras" and not "criras" Writing french it's very hard(why i was born in France ) ..........again from Paris
ReplyDeleteI LUV, LOVE, LOVED IT!... Lyod, you are a beast! This song is hawt! Patti will be proud when she hears it!
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It was bery difficult 2 embrace at 1st, but after playing it so much I understand the concept of the song and I like it. I'm always inlove with your soft voice. Can't wait for the album I just hope you don't sing too hard on all your tracks that would take your unique sound away and you would be classified as the "same" and "unoriginal" like these other artist who do the same stuff and change up their styles...luv u
ReplyDeletedis shit is wack... man u r not even singing... u yelled through the whole damn song... u didnt hold not one damn note... it this takin place of autotune... if so death of yelling... please real rnb come back... we re in a crisis... real music come back plse
ReplyDeleteIam a 51 year old female and I love this song,it's the best out there!I went out to buy it and no one had it!Waiting for album to drop,can't wait.Keep up the great work,there aren't many like you left.CHART TOPPER!
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