In an interview with Rap-Up.com, Machine Gun Kelly revealed two additional collaborations for "Lace Up," his upcoming debut album.
"The song me and Lil' Jon got is called 'Lace Up,'" he said. "I've never made a song called 'Lace Up." I was like, 'f*** it, we've got to do one.' When Lil' Jon came into the studio to do it, I was like 'you're not getting on the song to be the anthem of my movement if you don't truly understand this."
To educate him on the meaning of "Lace Up," MGK showed Lil' Jon tour footage, fan tattoo photos and messages from fans.
He would not put a name to the other collaborator, wanting it to be a surprise, but said that it was "one of the greatest lead vocalists I've ever heard in my life" from "probably one of the greatest metal groups."
In addition, he discussed his relationship with Diddy and his dream collaboration: Eminem, who he has yet to meet. Watch below.
Here are Bad Boy's positions on the most recent Billboard U.S. album and single charts, released today. They are highlighted by solid gains from French Montana's "Pop That."
Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
75. "Half Naked & Almost Famous" by Machine Gun Kelly (down from 72).
Songs
The Billboard Hot 100
86. "Pop That" by French Montana (a new high, up from 90).
FILTER Magazine has an interview and freestyle from Machine Gun Kelly. He lists the 5 songs he'd like to cover and the 5 most influential punk bands. Watch the freestyle below.
"Your entire order will ship on or about October 5, 2012."
A release date for the album has not yet been announced and this date should be taken with a grain of salt. But, since it is on his official website and official store, where he is taking pre-orders, it is worth noting.
The "Lace Up Bundle" includes the deluxe edition of the CD alongside a t-shirt, an 8-10 photo, a bracelet to get first come first serve meet and greet access at certain events, an exclusive ticket code for early access to October tour dates and two bonuses for fans who ordered his "Half Naked & Almost Famous" EP bundle: a 10% discount and a limited edition key chain. The cost of the bundle is $48.
The "MGK Gold Pack" bundle includes a standard edition of the album, an exclusive t-shirt and both of the bonuses for people who ordered his "Half Naked & Almost Famous" EP bundle. The cost is $33.
Updating a previous story, I have received word from a source at Bad Boy that the "Lace Up" album release date announcement on USTREAM has been postponed. No new date or time has been announced, but they said that an update would be released soon. As I write, the countdown on his Facebook page remains online.
According to his Facebook page, Machine Gun Kelly will announce the release date of his debut album, "Lace Up," tonight on USTREAM. You can watcgh on the machinegunkelly channel.