Often times artists attempt to create conceptual projects, but truth be told, most fail. However, that isn’t the case for Boston rapper/producer Latrell James. Following a pair of solid visuals in “The Button” and “On My Own,” as well as a handful of features in local and major publications such as the Boston Globe, the 26-year-old released his long-awaited free album, “Twelve.” Produced entirely by Tedd Boyd and himself, who function under 5 Star Generals, James delivers 12 original tracks that represent his life, the changes, and the growth that occurred from age 12 to 24. Through his honest and often vulnerable lyricism, “Twelve“ takes the listener on a journey from the stages of adolescence through adulthood. It’s a cohesive body of work that is highlighted by tracks such as “Beautiful,” “Distance,” “On My Own, ” and the blistering “99 Altima.”

Stream and Download Twelve below.

http://www.audiomack.com/album/latrell-james/twelve

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As the day for the release of his full-length project Twelve approaches, Latrell James unleashes a new set of visuals for the previously unreleased “On My Own,” produced by his younger brother Tedd Boyd. Teaming up with Downlow Media for their first ever music video, the budding Boston artist delivers rhymes straight from the heart, discussing a point in his life where he felt change was needed, which included removing people and things from around him that were preventing him from success.

Watch the video above and check out his previous release, the dance friendly “Boston To London.” Twelve arrives May 12th and is followed by an album release party on May 19th, which will feature a talented line-up of Crystal Caines, Khary Durgans, and Tim Nihan.

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