EDITORIAL REVIEWS
perhaps the most endearing song on Kanye West's Grammy-winning debut album, The College Dropout. The song exists as a heartfelt promise to "take no days off" until goals are accomplished and dreams are a reality. For GLC, the promise was real, and the promise is realized through the release of his official debut album Love, Life, & Loyalty, which sees him go from guest star to headliner with celebrated artists such as Kanye West, Bun B, Twista, and T-Pain playing supporting roles. Rather than rush into a major label deal following the path of childhood friend and musical superstar Kanye West, GLC decided to take the harder route of honing his craft and perfecting his material, standing on his own reputation and his own accomplishments. He lived true to the promise he made on "Spaceship" in taking no breaks, and pushing himself to creative limits. The demand for GLC to sign a deal and release solo material struck again following Kanye's sophomore album, Late Registration, where GLC once again appeared on a stand out track, "Drive Slow", and collected his second Grammy Award for being part of such a magical project. Again, GLC turned inward, taking the lessons he learned from working and touring with Kanye West to enhance his delivery, song-making ability, as well as his stage presence. Since "Drive Slow", GLC has gone from a featured guest to an artist worthy of his own spotlight. He has flooded the internet and the streets with video after video, and collaborations with artists across the board. With GLC's buzz and talents at an all-time high, the time is finally right for his own debut album, Love, Life, & Loyalty is exactly what its title suggests, an authentic look into the life and times of GLC as well as a detailed description of growing up in the Chicago streets. GLC's credibility to music fans, music critics, artists and consumers is nearly unmatched. That credibility is a major reason he is able to collaborate with indie artists such as Trouble Andrew and Peter Bjorn and John, as well as celebrated Hip Hop legends from Bun B to DJ Babu of Dilated Peoples. In addition, GL was featured in BET's American Gangster series, being called upon to help tell the story of Chicago's Larry Hoover. His appearance on American Gangster matches his music: 100% truthful. With a long list of spotlight stealing moments, viral video hits, awards and recognitions, GLC is finally ready to headline with the release of Love, Life, & Loyalty