Squeak E. Clean and DJ Zegon team up with a variety of guests on their first album together.

This is the debut album for in-demand hip-hop production duo The Neptunes, recording with Shay under the name N.E.R.D. (for "No One Ever Really Dies"). Note that there are two different versions of this album in circulation. This version is the original recording, using mainly electronic instrumentation, that was intended for a full release in August 2001 but was shelved by the band (only to be released in the UK over the band's objection). The new version, released March 2002, was completely rerecorded, and features live instrumentation by Minneapolis funk band Spymob.

This is the debut album for in-demand hip-hop production duo The Neptunes, recording with Shay under the name N.E.R.D. (for "No One Ever Really Dies"). Note that there are two different versions of this album in circulation. The original version, featuring mainly electronic instrumentation, was intended for release in August 2001 but was shelved by the band (only to be released in the UK over the band's objection). This new version, released March 2002, was completely rerecorded, and features live instrumentation by Minneapolis funk band Spymob.

N.E.R.D., the rock-oriented trio of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo (who also make up the in-demand hip-hop production team The Neptunes) and Shay, return with a highly-anticipated second album. Unlike their previous effort, 'Fly' finds Chad & Pharrell handling the instrumentation themselves.

This is the third album for the trio of Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and Shae Haley.

N.E.R.D.'s fourth album takes a new direction by adding psychedelic rock influences to their mad-scientist mix of hip-hop, along with the addition of a new female vocalist to the original Virginia trio.

After seven years working on their own projects, Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo and Shay Haley return with the trio's fifth full-length release that features guest appearances from André 3000, Kendrick Lamar, Gucci Mane, M.I.A., Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, and Wale.

This is the debut full-length release for the London-based artist who previously performed under the name Throwing Shade.

The second full-length release for Nabihah Iqbal under her real name (she previously released music under the name Throwing Shade) was written in Pakistan during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

This is the final release for the Chicago-based black metal led by Blake Judd.

One-hit wonders, you say? Well, the New York trio did score an MTV hit with "Popular," from their 1996 debut album, but it is a more mature and less commercial Nada Surf that returns now with a third LP, their first for indie label Barsuk.

Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla returns as producer for the band's followup to 'Let Go.'

The fifth album for the trio from New York was produced by John Goodmanson.

Experience has only made their work richer, bringing gravity to the subject matter and lightness to the sound of this new album. Keeping things honest--and often rapturous--has become a modus operandi.

This is the seventh studio release for the New York alternative rock band led by Matthew Caws.

The eighth full-length release for the New York indie rock band was produced by Tom Beaujour.

The ninth full-length studio release for the New York alternative rock band was recorded in Wales.

The full-length debut release for the New Zealand singer-songwriter comes seven years after her EP, Letters I Wrote And Never Sent.

The second full-length release for the New Zealand singer-songwriter was produced by Ben Edwards.

The third full-length release for the New Zealand singer-songwriter was produced by Trey Pollard and Matthew E. White.

The debut full-length release for the indie pop trio of Ava Luna's Julian Fader, Carlos Hernandez and Nadia Hulett was recorded in Brooklyn and in Texas over two years.

The debut full-length release for the London-based singer-songwriter was produced by John Parish.

The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Ben Hillier.

The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Ben Hiller.

The third full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with Ben Hillier.

The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Ben Hillier.

The fifth full-length release from the British singer-songwriter Nadine Shah was produced with Ben Hillier.

The Toronto-based duo of Aidan Baker and Leah Buckareff release their latest album, featuring eight cover songs.

The Jesus Lizard's Mac McNeilly contributed drums to the four-track album from the drone metal duo.

The latest full-length release for the ambient doom duo Nadja was recorded in Berlin and mixed by David Pajo.

The first full-length release for the rapper as Naeem (previous albums were under the name Spank Rock) features guest appearances Amanda Blank, Micah James, Swamp Dogg, Velvet Negroni, and Justin Vernon.

The second full-length release for the British indie rock duo for of Ben Thompson and Lew Currie was produced by Bob Cooper.

The debut full-length release from Los Angeles-based harpist Nailah Hunter was recorded with producer Cicely Goulder.

The second full-length release for the Southern California metal band was produced by Converge guitarist, Kurt Ballou.

The third full-length release for the California metal trio was produced by Kurt Ballou.

The debut full-length solo release for former Goat Girl member Naima Bock was arranged and produced by Joel Burton.

The second full-length release for the South African actor/singer was produced by Ben Christopher.

The debut full-length release for London-based jazz/ambient artist features guest appearances from Nubya Garcia, Ahnansé and James Mollison.

Nanci Griffith's 20th album was recorded at her Nashville home with co-producers Maura Kennedy, Pete Kennedy, and Pat McInerney.

The British folk singer-songwriter created the songs for her third release with a computer.

A better album title would have been 'Nancy Sinatra & Friends,' as the 64-year-old singer collaborates with fans such as Morrissey, Pulp's Jarvis Cocker and Richard Hawley, Sonic Youth's Jim O'Rourke and Thurston Moore, Jon Spencer, Pete Yorn and U2.

The 23-track collection features remastered songs from the pop singer's career between 1965–1976 including her collaboration with Lee Hazlewood.

The debut full-length release for the London singer-songwriter features influences R&B and electronic music.

The second full-length release for the British R&B artist features guest appearances from Kwabs and SiR.

The third full-length studio release for the British artist features guest appearances from Adekunle Gold, Lucky Daye, Lianne La Havas, and serpentwithfeet.

This is the second full-length release for the British folk artist.

The second full-length release for the Olympia, Washington, garage-punk band was self-recorded.

The second retro soul release on Daptone Recordings for the gospel/R&B singer was recorded live on eight-track tape.

The debut full-length release for the Canadian quartet led by Nigel Chapman was recorded live to tape.

The second full-length release for the Canadian rock band was recorded live to tape over four days.

The third full-length release for the Canadian band led by Nigel Chapman was recorded and mixed by Howard Bilerman and Mike Wright.

The fourth full-length release for the Canadian band led by Nigel Chapman was co-produced by Jonathan Low and James Elkington.

The 15th album for the British grindcore band was produced by Russ Russell.

The 15th studio release for the British grindcore band was produced by Russ Russell.

The 16th full-length studio release for the British grindcore band was produced by Russ Russell.

The Kentucky-based Southern rappers return with a sophomore LP.

The second album for the hard rock band was produced with Matt Bayles.

The New York rapper's fifth album attempts to return to the sound of his similar-titled 1994 hit debut, 'Illmatic.' Here, DJ Premier, Large Professor, and Swizz Beatz provide the beats.

This compilation collects tracks recorded from 1998-2001 that, for various reasons (and not because they were of inferior quality), were not included on the rapper's albums released during that time.

Jay-Z's mortal enemy returns with his third (!) release of 2002, which includes collaborations with Alicia Keys and 2Pac (yes, that 2Pac, who, as you may recall, died several years ago).

Nas co-produced this double album along with Salaam Remi, Q-Tip and L.E.S. Also stopping by to lend a hand (or a voice) are Busta Rhymes, Kelis, Ludacris and Maxwell.

Dr. Dre, Kanye West and will.i.am are among the producers for the rapper's follow-up to 'Street's Disciple,' which marks his first release for Def Jam.

After many delays and controversy over the title, Nas' latest album is finally released with no title.

Mary J. Blige, Anthony Hamilton, Miguel, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz, and the late Amy Winehouse are guests on the tenth release for the rapper.

The remastered reissue of the rapper's debut 1994 release a disc of remixes, demos and unreleased versions of songs.

The seven-track release for the New York rap artist was produced by Kanye West.

The second collection of unreleased tracks from the rapper's last four albums features guest appearances from Keyon Harrold, Al Jarreau, J. Myers, David Ranier, RaVaughn and Swizz Beatz.

the 13th full-length solo release for the rapper features guest appearances from Anderson Paak, ASAP Ferg, AZ, Big Sean, Brucie B, Cormega, Dr. Dre, The Firm, Fivio Foreign, Foxy Brown, Hit-Boy, Lil Durk, Don Toliver, and Charlie Wilson.

The sequel to the rappers 2020 King's Disease album features guest appearances from A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Blxst, Eminem, EPMD, Lauryn Hill, Hit-Boy, Charlie Wilson, and YG.

The latest full-length studio release for rapper Nas was produced by Hit-Boy and features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky and DJ Premier.

The third King's Disease album from rapper Nas was produced by Hit-Boy.

The latest full-length release from rapper Nas features guest appearances by 21 Savage and 50 Cent.

The surprise release from rapper Nas features a guest appearance from Lil Wayne and was produced by Hit-Boy.

The African-themed album brings Nas and reggae singer Damien Marley (the youngest son of Bob Marley) together. It features guest appearances by K'naan, Lil Wayne, Joss Stone, Dennis Brown, and Damien's brother Steven Marley, who also produced the release.

The sixth solo release for the artist best known as the Dirty Projectors' bassist includes contributions from Otto Hauser, Clarice Jensen, and Rob Moose.

The debut full-length solo release for the artist who was a member of Wild Belle was influenced by the death of her father and stepmother.

Natalie Imbruglia's second album is a follow-up to her 1998 international hit debut, 'Left Of The Middle.' Ian Stanley and Pascal Gabriel are among the producers working on this disc.

The fourth album for the Australian singer features a song co-written with Coldplay's Chris Martin.

The Australian pop singer's first studio release in six years is a covers album featuring songs sung by some of her favorite male artists.

Co-produced with Ben Harper, the debut solo release for the Dixie Chicks singer is a rock-influenced covers album of songs by such artists as Jeff Buckley, Patty Griffin, Pink Floyd, and The Jayhawks.

The singer's third solo album was produced by T-Bone Burnett.

The former 10,000 Maniacs singer releases a 26-track solo album based on poems about childhood.

The self-produced release for the former 10,000 Maniacs singer is her first album of original songs since 2001's Motherland.

The latest release from the former lead singer of 10,000 Maniacs is a disc of new versions of songs from her 1995 debut solo album, Tigerlily.

The first full-length solo studio release in nine years for singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant features a guest appearance from Abena Koomson-Davis and contributions from Kinan Azmeh, Steve Davis, and Lúnasa.

The debut full-length release for the singer-songwriter was co-produced by Matthew E. White and Trey Pollard.

The second full-length release for the Virginia singer-songwriter was produced with Mathew E. White.

One-half of the indie duo Pomplamoose, Nataly Dawn releases her debut autobiographical solo release that was produced by her Pomplamoose partner Jack Conte and funded by Kickstarter donations.

The sophomore album for the English singer.

This is the third album for the singer best known in the United States for her song in the television show The Hills.

The debut solo release for the Fun. frontman was produced by Jeff Bhasker and Emile Haynie.

This is the third full-length solo release for the banjo player who worked with Steve Gunn and was part of Black Twig Pickers.

The fourth full-length solo release for the North Carolina multi-instrumentalist features contributions from Rex McMurry and Casey Toll.

This is the second full-length album for the British electronic artist.

This is the third album from the British electronic music artist.

The fourth full-length release for the British electronic producer features guest vocals from Prurient and the Braids' Raphaelle Standell-Preston.

The four-track EP for the British electronic artist was recorded in one takes and released with no post-edits.

This is the fifth full-length release for the British electronic producer.