10. Ca**idy
Album Title: To Be Determined
Release: Second Quarter
Beats: Swizz Beatz, Neo The Matrix, Hi-Tek, Nottz, Rockwilder and Bink
Features: John Legend and Marsha Ambrosius
First Single: TBD
9. Papoose
Album Title: The Nacirema Dream
Release: First Quarter
Beats: Scott Storch, Pharrell, Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, DJ Premier, Heatmakerz, DJ Kay Slay, Focus and E-Dubs
Features: Jim Jones, Busta Rhymes, Bun B., Chamillionaire, Young Buck, Tony Yayo and Jadakiss
First Single: TBD
8. Fabolous
Album Title: From Nothin' To Something
Release: First Quarter
Beats: Timbaland, Just Blaze, Jazze Pha, Rodney Jerkins, The Runners, Polow Da Don and Ne-Yo
Features: Junior Reid, Ca**idy, Lil Wayne, Ne-Yo, Paul Cain, Red Cafe' and Joe Budden
First Single:TBD
7. Lil Jon
Album Title: Crunk Rock
Release: Second Quarter
Beats: Lil Jon, Rob Cavallo (Green Day), Marcos Curiel (P.O.D.), Timbaland, Nitti, Rick Rubin, Good Charlotte and Jonathan Davis (Korn)
Features: Ciara, Lil Scrappy, E-40, Too $hort, Yung Joc, Nate Dogg, Lil Wyane, Three 6 Mafia and Chris Rock
First Single: TBD
6. Raekwon
Album Title: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II
Release: TBD
Beats: Dr. Dre, RZA, Scram Jones and J Dilla
Features: Wu Tang Clan
First Single: TBD
5. Three 6 Mafia
Album Title: The Last 2 Walk
Release: First Quarter
Beats: DJ Paul and Juicy J
Features: Chamillionaire, Lyfe Jennings, 8Ball & MJG, Spanish Fly, Al Kapone and Project Pat
First Single: Doe Boy Fresh
4. Chamillionaire
Album Title: The Ultimate Victory
Release: First Quarter
Beats: Kanye West, Cool & Dre, Just Blaze, Mannie Fresh and J.R. Rotem
Features: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Busta Rhymes, Pimp C and Kelis
First Single: I'm Not A Criminal
3. Young Buck
Album Title: Buck The World
Release: First Quarter
Beats: Dr. Dre, Eminem, Lil Jon, Jazze Pha, The Diaz Brothers, Hi-Tek and Needlez
Features: T.I., Pimp C, Young Jeezy, Lyfe Jennings, Bun B, 8Ball & MJG, Snoop Dogg, Trick Daddy, Trey Songz and Kokaine
First Single: I Know You Want Me
2. T.I.
Album Title: T.I. vs T.I.P.
Release: Second Quarter
Beats: DJ Toomp, Akon, Scott Storch, Khao, Keith Mack, Lil C, David Banner, Nitti, Mannie Fresh, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Pharrell, Timbaland and Swizz Beats
Features: Young Jeezy, Akon, Big Kuntry, Young Dro and Governor
First Single: TBD
1. Lil Wayne
Album Title: Tha Carter 3
Release: Late Second Quarter
Beats: Timbaland, Will.i.am, Scott Storch and Swizz Beats
Features: Twista, Junior Reid and Sizzla
First Single: La La
Dr. Dre, Eminem and 50 Cent werent featured because there wasnt any concrete information about any of their releases. But heres what was said about them:
50 Cent
For his third album, tentavely titled "Before I Self Destruct", 50's aiming to recapture the magic that made Get Rich Or Dioe Tryin a cla**ic, It wont all be throwback though. The man with the record company for a middle name plans to incorporate more conceptual songs this go-round and self-revealing lyrics for those inquiring minds that want to know. The usual G-Unit and Shady suspects should be expected as well as a track from Beyonce hitmaker Rich Harrison. After the underwhelming '06 performances of Mobb Deep and Lloyd Banks, 50's taking it upon himself to reclaim the G-G-G-G-spot on the top of the charts. If he cant do it, homie, it cant be done.
Eminem
While 2004's Encore sold over 5 million copies, critics complained that hip hop's most controversial caucasoid had run out of shit to talk about. Well, after a year that saw him remarry, and subsequently redivorce his ex-wife Kim and the murder of his best friend, Proof, trust that ol' Em has a lot to get off his chest. Word has it he's holed up in the studio writing and producing new material for an as-yet-untitled fifth album, which might drop as soon as this summer. With more than 20 songs already in the can and, reportedly, more involvement from Dr. Dre than in recent years, aint no need to guress who's back.
Dr. Dre
At this point, its safe to say that Detox is the most anticipated album in the history of rap. Since we first heard the title (what, seven years ago?), reports on Dre's third solo effort have gone from a hip hop musical to a standard full-length to a srapped project to an urban legend. Recently, just when we'd given up paying attention to promised release dates, an online video clip of Dre sayning the word "September" rekindled hope anew. Whats up, Doc? We need a hip of that new batch of chronic ASAP!
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