Kanye West – Graduation
Kanye West’s third solo album, Graduation, is scheduled to be released on August 21. It will be released through Kanye’s label, G.O.O.D. Music, and Def Jam/Roc-a-fella. Details on this project are scarce, but Kanye has recently said in an interview with MTV that he won’t have any other rappers on the album. However, it is said that collaborators on the project will include Jon Brion as well as Chris Martin of Coldplay, Pete Rock, DJ Toomp, and possibly even Dr. Dre. The first single off of Graduation is “Stronger.”
Singles:
"Can't Tell Me Nothing"
"Stronger"
Rumored songs:
"Good Life"
"Homecoming" Feat. Chris Martin (Coldplay)
"The Glory"
Expected release date:
August 21st
Chamillionaire – Ultimate Victory
Chamillionaire’s second solo album, Ultimate Victory, will be released on September 18 through his label, Chamillitary Entertainment, and Universal Records. A collaboration with Lil Wayne and Disco D is said to be featured on this album. Production is said to also be provided by Scott Storch, Swizz Beatz, JR Rotem, Play N Skillz, Three 6 Mafia, and Stylz Fuego. Chamillionaire has stated that this album will contain no profanity, however, this has not been confirmed. “Run” with Wyclef Jean and “Not A Criminal” featuring Snoop Dogg and Kelis have been leaked on the internet, but Chamillionaire has recently stated that he has recorded a second version of the latter song that will feature Busta Rhymes and Snoop Dogg. “Hip Hop Police,” featuring Slick Rick is the first single.
Singles:
"Not A Criminal" Feat. Kelis
"Hip-Hop Police" Feat. Slick Rick
Rumored songs:
"Bill Collectors" Feat. Krayzie Bone
"The Evening News"
"I Think I Love You" Feat. Kanye West
"Real OGs" Feat. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
"Welcome To The South" feat. Pimp C
"Rock Star" Feat. Lil' Wayne
Expected release date:
September 18th
50 Cent – Curtis
This will be 50 Cent’s fourth solo album and is scheduled to be released on September 4th through G-Unit Records and Interscope. Dr. Dre is said to be the executive producer on this album and other producers will include Eminem, JR Rotem, Havoc, Rich Harrison and Timbaland. The first two singles, “Straight to the Bank” and “Amusement Park” have already been released, with the third single being a collaboration with Timbaland and Justin Timberlake, titled “She Wants It.” Mary J Blige, Akon, Nicole Scherzinger, Tony Yayo, and Young Buck will also reportedly make appearances on this album.
Singles:
"Amusement Park"
"Straight To The Bank"
"I Get Money"
"She Wants It" Feat. Justin Timberlake
Rumored songs:
"Touch The Sky" Feat. Tony Yayo
"Follow My Lead" Feat. Robin Thicke
"All Of Me" Feat. Mary J. Blige
"Come & Go" Feat. Eminem
"Fire" Feat. Young Buck and Nicole Scherzinger
"I'll Still Kill" Feat. Akon
"Peep Show" Feat. Eminem
Expected release date:
September 4th
Wu-Tang Clan – 8 Diagrams
Although there is not an official release date for this album, it is said that the Wu-Tang Clan’s fifth group effort will be released on September 18th. It will be released through Steve Rifkind’s label, SRC, and is said to include previously unreleased material from Ol Dirty Bastard. A tribute track for ODB is rumored to be on 8 Diagrams, which will also contain collaborations with Q-Tip and Killah Priest. Production is expected to mostly come from Rza and Mathematics.
Singles:
N/A
Rumored partial tracklisting:
The Legacy Heroes (prod by RZA)
Ropes & Knives (prod by RZA)
Shaolin Trip (prod by Mathematics)
Kids With Words feat Q-Tip (prod by RZA)
Definition Of Pain (prod by Loose Change)
Steel Vision feat Killah Priest (prod by Mathematics)
Life Changes (prod by RZA)
Ancient Crunch (prod by Aqua Kid)
Tenz (prod by Choco)
Expected release date:
September
Common – Finding Forever
Finding Forever is Common’s 7th solo album and is scheduled to be released on July 31 through G.O.O.D. Music and Geffen Records. The production will be handled mostly by Kanye West, who has said that he was influenced by J Dilla for many of the tracks. Other producers include J Dilla, Will.I.Am, and Kanye West’s protégé, Devo Springsteen. The first two singles are “The Game” and “The People.”
Singles:
"The Game"
"The People"
Tracklisting:
Start the Show
The People
I Want You (prod. will.i.am)
Southside (Feat. Kanye West)
Drivin' Me Wild (Feat. Lily Allen) (prod. Kanye West)
So Far To Go (Feat. D'Angelo)(prod. J. Dilla)
Break My Heart
Black Maybe (Feat. Bilal)
The Game (Feat. DJ Premier)
Misunderstood
Forever Begins
Expected release date:
July 31st
UGK – Underground Kingz
Underground Kingz is UGK’s 7th album and is scheduled to be released on August 7th. It will be released through Jive and Interscope Records and is supposed to be a double-disc album. The production will be provided by Swizz Beatz, Scarface, Lil Jon, The Runners, Jazze Pha, Three 6 Mafia, and Mannie Fresh. There will also be a number of collaborations with different artists such as Snoop Dogg, Dizzee Rascal, Young Jeezy, Slim Thug, Too Short, Jay-Z, and Lil Wayne. The first single is “The Game Belongs to Me” and the second single features Outkast and is titled “International Players Anthem.”
Singles:
"The Game Belongs To Me"
"International Player's Anthem" Feat. Outkast
Tracklisting:
1. Intro
2. Cocaine - Featuring Rick Ross
3. The Game Belongs To Me
4. Tell Me How Ya Feel -Featuring Jazze Pha
5. How Long Can It Last-Featuring Charlie Wilson
6. Players Anthem- Featuring Three 6 Mafia
7. Two Type of Bitches- Featuring Dizzee Rascal
8. Candy
9. Quit Hatin' The South-Featuring Charlie Wilson and Willie D
10. Next Up-Featuring Big Daddy Kane and Kool G Rap
11. Heaven
12. Still Ridin' Dirty
13. Hit The Block -Featuring T.I.
14. Trill Niggas Don't Die-Featuring Z-Ro
15. Take Tha Hood Back- Featuring Slim Thug, Vicious and Middle Fingaz
16. Stop-N-Go- Featuring Jazze Pha
17. Again-Featuring Ronald Isley
18. Real Women- Featuring Talib Kweli and Raheem DeVaughn
19. Shattered Dreams-Featuring Sleepy Brown
20. Chrome Plated Woman
21. Gravy
22. Underground Kingz
23. Life Is 2009 -Featuring Too $hort
24. Living This Life
25. Outro
26. Like That
Expected release date:
August 7th
Cassidy – B.A.R.S.
B.A.R.S. , or The Barry Adrian Reese Story, is Cassidy’s third solo album and it is scheduled to be released on September 18th through Full Surface and J Records. Swizz Beatz will be executive producer, but other producers like Don Cannon, Neo Da Matrix, The Runners, and Kanye West are expected to appear on the album. There is also a rumored collaboration with Lil Wayne and Timbaland titled “Pop It For That Paper.” The first single is titled “My Drink N My 2 Step” featuring Swizz Beatz.
Singles:
"My Drink N My 2 Step"
Rumored song titles:
"It Is What It Is" (Produced by Don Cannon)
"You Already Know" (featuring Beanie Sigel, Fabolous & Swizz Beatz) (Produced by Neo Da Matrix)
"Leanin' On The Law"
"Cash Rules" (featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony & Eve) (Produced by Cassidy)
"Look What He Done for Me"
"So Hard" (featuring Mya)
"Me, Myself & I" (Produced by Cassidy)
"Leaning On the Lord's Side" (featuring Angie Stone)
"Pop It For That Paper" (featuring Lil Wayne)
"Damn I Miss The Game"
"Do What I Do"
Expected release date:
September 18th
Lupe Fiasco, The Cool
Singles:
N/A
Rumored song titles:
"Let's Go" (Produced by Dan the Automator)
"Fall In Love" (Produced by Just Blaze)
"Dope Boy" (Produced by Q-Tip)
"The Proper" (Featuring Kanye West)
"Hip Hope" (Featuring Young Son) (Produced by TeDoubleDy)
"City Wings" (Featuring Big O)
"Steady Mobbin"
Expected release date:
October 31st
Swizz Beatz, One Man Band Man
Singles:
"It's Me Bitches"
"Money In The Bank"
Rumored song titles:
"Big Munny"
"Bust Ya Gunz" Feat. Swizz Beatz
"You Know Ya Boy Did That"
"The Funeral"
"Take A Picture"
"Part Of The Plan" Feat. Chris Martin (Coldplay)
"Product Man (Intro)"
Expected release date:
August 21st
DJ Drama, Gangsta Grillz: The Album
Singles:
"Takin' Pictures"
Rumored songs:
"Million Dollar Baby" (featuring Lil' Wayne) (Produced by Just Blaze)
"Art Of Storytelling Pt. 4" (featuring OutKast & Marsha Ambrosius) (Produced by Don Cannon)
"Put Your Sets Up" (featuring Yung Joc, Willie The Kid & Jadakiss) (Produced by Don Cannon)
"No Rules" (featuring Beanie Sigel & Cassidy) (Produced by Don Cannon)
"No More" (featuring T.I., Willie The Kid & Lloyd) (Produed by Don Cannon)
"Cheers" (featuring Clipse & Pharrell Williams) (Produced by Khao)
"187" (featuring Project Pat, 8Ball & MJG & B.G.)
"Definition of a Gangsta" (featuring Yo Gotti, Webbie & Lil Boosie)
Expected release date:
August 28th
Beanie Sigel, The Solution
Singles:
N/A
Rumored tracklisting:
Intro (Return of the Bad Guy)
Save The Children
Back On The Block (featuring Akon)
You Over Did It (featuring Young Chris/Murder Mil)
Bravery
I'm In
Hail Mary
Bang Bang
You Ain’t Ready For Me
Prayer
Rock Out Wit' Your Cock Out (Possibly featuring Eminem/Kid Rock)
Run to the Roc
Purple Pt. 2 (featuring Project Pat/3-6 Mafia)
Untitled Track
Killin' That (featuring Peedi Crakk/Young Chris/Juvenile)
Expected release date:
September 25th
Saigon, The Greatest Story Never Told
Singles:
"Pain In My Life" Feat. Trey Songz
"Don'tcha Baby" Feat. Jay-Z and Swizz Beatz
Rumored songs:
"What A Life" (Featuring Tre Williams)
"So Envious, So Infamous" (Featuring Jae Millz)
"Enemies"
"The Truth" (produced by Just Blaze)
"Preacher" (produced by Just Blaze)
"Eyeball" (produced by Just Blaze)
"Tournament of Torment" (produced by Just Blaze)
"Clap" (produced by Just Blaze)
"A Better Way" (produced by Just Blaze)
"Friends" (produced by Just Blaze)
"However Do You Want It (Chilly Boom)" (featuring Baby Cham) (produced by Just Blaze)
"The Greatest Story Never Told"
"The Invitation" (featuring Fatman Scoop & Greg Nice)
Expected release date:
July 31st
Twista, Adrenaline Rush 2007 – August 14
Singles:
"Give It Up" Feat. Pharrell
Rumored songs:
"Creep Fat" (featuring T-Pain)
"Bossin'" (featuring Snoop Dogg)
"La Di Da" (originally leaked as "The Come Up")
"Bussin' No Discussin'"
"We Ain't No Hoes" (featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony)
"Love Rehab" (featuring R. Kelly)
"Charged"
"Pimp Like Me" (Produced by Tight Mike)
"Trapper's Delight" (featuring Jazze Pha and Cee-Lo)
Expected release date:
August 14th
Plies, The Real Testament – August 7
Singles:
"Got 'Em Hatin'"
"Shawty" Feat. T-Pain
Rumored songs:
"Got it Tight" (featuring Ciara)
"I Didn't Mean It" (featuring Trina)
"I Just Want the Paper" (featuring The Notorious B.I.G.)
"I Just Want the Paper (Remix)" (featuring Dizasta, T.I. & Lil Wayne)
"I'm in Love wit Money" (featuring T.I.)
"M.I.AYO" (featuring Rick Ross)
"Most Anticipated"
"Never Tell" (featuring Trick Daddy)
"Ain't Slippin'"
"Bid Long"
"Get You Wet" (featuring Pleasure of Pretty Ricky)
"God I'm Tired of Lyin'"
"Under Cover Cops" (featuring Rich Boy)
Expected release date:
August 7th
Grafh, Autografh – July 24
Singles:
N/A
Tracklisting:
"Cold & Heartless"
"Blood Money"
"Hell Yeah"
"Yeah Right (I Don't Believe That)" (Produced By Matheo)
"My Soul"
"In My Mama's Eyez"
"Lil Kenny" (featuring M. Jay)
"Lonely Road"
"Dreams" Contains sampling from "Best I Can" as performed by Queensrÿche
"I See Ya" (featuring Bun B and Shalone)
"Blackout"
"Tough Love" (featuring Shalone) Contains sampling from "It Ain't Rainin' (on Nobody's House But Mine)" as performed by The Dramatics
"Outro"
Expected release date:
July 24th
Eminem, King Mathers
Singles:
N/A
Rumored songs:
1 featuring T.I.
Expected release date:
December 2007
Stat Quo, Statlanta
Singles:
"Here We Go"
Confirmed songs:
“Statlanta”
“Testify/The Next One" Feat. Eminem
“Fire” Feat. Bilal
“The Way Shit Be” Feat. Scarface and Dr. Dre
“G.R.I.T.S.”
“They Call Me"
"Pussy" Feat. Devin The Dude
“Finger to the Sky”
"30 Minutes”
“All Hood” Feat. Nikki Greer
“Goin’ Somewhere”
Expected release date:
August 28th
