A nightmare heralded by his collaboration in Brad Paisley’s single “Accidental Racist,” LL Cool J’s new album “Authentic” shows the veteran emcee has lost touch with what made “Ladies Love Cool James” a household name.

Produced by S-Bro Music, LL Cool J’s 13th studio album, trailing five years behind his last, is a departure from both record label Def Jam Recordings and his self-ascribed reputation as G.O.A.T., or “the greatest of all time.”

He tries to cover up the album’s awkward falsity with a flood of collaborators, including Eddie Van Halen, Earth, Wind & Fire and Fatman Scoop. Paisley also makes an appearance in “Live for You.”

Just looking over the tracklist is telling: “Between the Sheetz,” “Bartender Please,” “Ratchet” and “Bath Salt” are as desperate as you’d think.