It’s been more than two years since the world has heard new music from one of Hip Hop’s most colorful and intriguing icon, Ray Benzino. He returns this summer with The Antidote, a 19-track album plus bonus DVD that industry insiders are comparing to The Chronic, because of its near-flawless musical production, the way Benzino has stepped up his lyrical flow to new levels, and the stand-out feature performances from Benzino’s new gang of young wolves, collectively known as The 1st 48. “I believe that this is album is just as good if not better than any of the most anticipated albums of the year,†says Benzino. Benzino’s The Antidote is in stores now