Tom Green Returns To Rap Roots

09-05-2005 23:00

TOM GREEN TO RELEASE RAP ALBUMComedian TOM GREEN is returning to his rap roots to release a new hip-hop album.The FREDDY GOT FINGERED star, ex-husband of DREW BARRYMORE, was a founding member of Canadian rap group ORGANIZED RHYME, which released the 1992 album STIFFENIN AGAINST THE WALL and subsequently picked up a JUNO nomination. Green says, "It is time for me as an artist, and a human being, to dig deep down into my soul and be completely honest."For the past several years I have grappled with a hidden truth. Now, it is finally my time to be honest. It is time for me to be honest with the public, with my friends, with my family, and most importantly, with myself. I am a rapper."Green's as-yet-untitled album is set for release in the autumn (05) on SONY BMG MUSIC CANADA and will be produced entirely by MIKE SIMPSON of the DUST BROTHERS, reports ALLHIPHOP.COM. Simpson has also produced tracks for THE BEASTIE BOYS, BIZ MARKIE and others. To support the album, Green will embark on a five-city Canadian tour.