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''Padded Room'' is the second studio album by American rapper Joe Budden, released on February 24, 2009. Recording sessions for the album took place from 2007 to 2008; at Bennett Studios in Englewood, New Jersey, Glenwood Place Studios in Burbank, California and Sundance Studios in Jersey City, New Jersey, and it was mixed and mastered at Cyber Sound Studio in New York City.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.discogs.com/Joe-Budden-Padded-Room/release/1656594 )〕 The record features guest appearances from Emanny, Drew Hudson, The Game and the Junkyard Gang. The album's release was supported by the single "The Future" featuring The Game, and two promotional singles – "In My Sleep" and "Exxxes". ''Padded Room'' debuted at number 42 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart and number two on the Top Independent Albums chart, with 13,451 copies sold in the first week of release. Many people in the entertainment industry had high expectations for ''Padded Room''. Upon its release, the album received generally favorable reviews from music critics. ''The New York Times'' gave the rap album a favorable review, and ''IGN'' gave it 8.2/10. It was widely promoted, but its success was less than moderate.〔 ==Background== In an interview with ''Billboard.com'', Joe Budden said that the album is completed. He added that it would basically be "in the same vein as 'Mood Muzik,' just a little more structure and the mood will probably be a little lighter." At the time he was signed to Def Jam, the New York/New Jersey rapper had intended to release a second album entitled ''The Growth''.〔 But it was scuttled by a deteriorating relationship with Def Jam, and a rumored feud with Jay-Z who became the President and CEO of the record label in 2004. Joe Budden commented on his disagreements with his former label, saying "The relationship went sour over the years, not something that just happened spontaneously or instantly. It was kind of a developing process." Yet, he did acknowledge that Def Jam's changing of the guard in 2004, after his debut's release, was not good for his career.〔 He explained that the people that signed him to the record label and had so much faith and belief in him weren't the ones who were in charge anymore. If the people who are running Def Jam now were in charge in 2002-2003, he doubt that he ever would have been signed to a deal.〔 Once ''Padded Room'' is released, Joe Budden hoped there won't be another long wait before his third studio album. He confirmed "I'm in the studio every single day, vibing and coming up with ideas. There's always music around to put out, so you'll hear more from me sooner than later, I hope."〔 Due to complications with the physical product, the album was pushed back from October 28, 2008 to February 24, 2009. Until then, Joe Budden and Amalgam Digital decided to release ''Halfway House'', a digital-only album featuring fourteen brand new songs, on October 28 as a prequel to the album.〔 ''Halfway House'' is the first digital-only hip hop release employing both traditional marketing methods (commercial radio, video, advertising campaigns, etc.) and new media viral marketing initiatives.〔 Joe Budden apologized to his fans, saying "Though I'm not happy about it being pushed so far back, I do understand the method behind the madness. We've got an album that I’m extremely proud of and a lead single that Amalgam Digital and I are both very happy with, but for those of you who are just as anxious as I am, I apologize."〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Padded Room (mixtape)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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