Released on the same day (and also as a three-disc set), The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 1, 2, or 3 are E-40's 15th, 16th, and 17th albums. The first volume features guest appeances from such artists as 2 Chainz, B-Legit, Juicy J, Richie Rich, Raheem DeVaughn, and E-40's son, Droop-E.

Released on the same day (and also as a three-disc set), The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 1, 2, or 3 are E-40's 15th, 16th, and 17th albums. The second volume features guest appearances from such artists as Celly Cel, JT the Bigga Figga, Spice 1, Suga-T, T-Pain, Tech N9ne, and Twista,.

Released on the same day (and also as a three-disc set), The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 1, 2, or 3 are E-40's 15th, 16th, and 17th albums. The third and final volume features guest appearances from such artist as Hieroglyphics, Daz, Raheem DeVaughn, Kurupt, Kokane, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Too $hort, comedian Katt Williams, and E-40's son, Droop-E.

The latest album from the Los Angeles hip-hop collective led by Tyler, The Creator includes all 11 members.

The Hunger Games soundtrack produced by T-Bone Burnett includes songs by Arcade Fire, Birdy, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Neko Case, The Civil Wars, The Decemberists, Jayme Dee, Glen Hansard, Kid Cudi, Miranda Lambert, The Low Anthem, Maroon 5, Punch Brothers, The Secret Sisters, and Taylor Swift.

The second album from South African artist Spoek Mathambo includes hip-hop, R&B, native African, electronic, and rock elements on the debut with the Sub Pop label.

The 34 track mixtape is his second for the year.

This is the third and final mixtape from the Mississippi rapper leading up to his Def Jam debut album Live From the Underground, which is scheduled to be released in June.

This is the debut release for Philadelphia alternative rap group Chiddy Bang.

The jazz pianist's latest album of original and cover songs features guest appearances by Bilal, Erykah Badu, Lalah Hathaway, Shafiq Husayn, Ledisi, Lupe Fiasco, KING, Chrisette Michele, Mos Def, Musiq Soulchild, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Stokley Williams.

The debut album for the rock project from Kid Cudi and producer Dot da Genius features Empire of the Sun as special guests.

The New Orleans ensemble bring the sounds of Mardi Gras and Carnivale to its latest album of funk.

The second album for the Compton, California, rapper features guest appearances by Busta Rhymes, Nicki Minaj, Nas, Robin Thicke, and Wale.

This is the follow-up to her 2009 Mercury Music Prize-winning self-titled debut album.

The Los Angeles rapper's latest album is his first on FakeFour Inc. and is self-described as avant-garde.

The South African trio releases its second studio album on its own label, Zef Recordz, after leaving Interscope over the direction of its music.

The debut disc for the duo of Odd Future DJ Syd tha Kid and Matt Martians incorporates jazz, hip-hop, and R&B.

The debut album for the side project by Alex Hall and Emil Amos of Grails features instrumental music from a wide variety of genres, including rap, 1970s soundtracks, and electronic music.

Nas and Nelly Furtado guest on the five-track EP from the Somalian rapper.

This is the latest release from New York rapper Homeboy Sandman.

The second collaborative full-length album between Alchemist and Oh No includes Roc Marciano, Kool G. Rap, and Prodigy as guests.

This is the second album in six months for the British grime artist.

A$AP Rocky, Dom Kennedy, Curren$y, and Kendrick Lamar are some of the guests on the Los Angeles rapper's second album on Top Dawg Entertainment.

The mixtape from Rick Ross features guest appearances by 2 Chainz, Diddy, Drake, French Montana, Nas, Pharrell, Kelly Rowland, Styles P, and Wale.

The Atlanta rapper's long-delayed follow-up to 2008's The Recession features guest appearances by such artists as Andre 3000, Devin the Dude, Fabolous, Future, Jay-Z, Jadakiss, Ne-Yo, Jill Scott, Snoop Dogg, T.I., and Trick Daddy. The deluxe edition includes four additional tracks featuring Eminem, Freddie Gibbs, Lil Wayne, and Piles as guests.

Maya Angelou, John Legend, and Nas appear as guests on the Chicago rapper's latest album produced by No I.D.

The fourth release for the soul singer features production from Babyface, James Poyser, Kelvin Wooten, and Salaam Remi.

Bruno Mars, Curren$y, Juicy J, and Mike Posner guest on the Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa's soundtrack to their 2012 film, Mac and Devin Go to High School.

The Congo-born Belgian-raised rapper returned to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to work with some local musicians on his latest album.

This is the debut album for the collaboration between Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane and Bay Area-based V-Nasty.

This is the second solo album for the Washington, DC, rapper who was a member of the hip-hop group Diamond District.

The 13th studio album is a concept album about the life of Redford Stephens, a fictional character who gets involved with drugs.

The latest album for the rapper includes guest appearances by Lil Wayne, Pitbull, Lily Allen, Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, and Ne-Yo.

The mixtape from the Wu-Tang Clan member features guest appearances from Busta Rhymes, Mobb Deep, and C.L. Smooth.

The fourth solo studio release for the Philadelphia rapper features guest appearances by such artists as Marsha Ambrosius, Vivian Green, Musiq Soulchild, Neef Buck, and Wale.

The 15 tracks contain singles and remixes from the four albums by Damon Albarn's animated project.

This is the second all-crew release from the Minneapolis, hip-hop collective. Produced by Paper Tiger and Laserbeak, it features emcees: P.O.S., Sims, Cecil Otter, Mike Mictlan, and Dessa.

Producer Static Selektah and rapper/chef Action Bronson's second album together is liberally sprinkled with humorous food references and features guest appearances by both Nina Sky and Meyhem Lauren.

The 14-track album by this MC-producer duo features Naledge, Double-O, and friends, including Marsha Ambrosius, Tabi Bonney, Bun B, and David Banner.

Yelawolf's debut album on Eminem's record label features Kid Rock, Gangsta Boo, and Lil John.

This five-track EP is the first album from Mobb Deep since Prodigy was released from jail.

The second studio album for the hip-hop artist features guest appearances from Andre 3000, Birdman, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Nicki Manah, Rick Ross, Rihanna, and The Weeknd.

The second studio album for comedy writer and Community actor Donald Glover was coproduced with Ludwig Goransson.

The fourth album for the Travie McCoy-led band features guest appearances by Oh Land, Neon Hitch, Adam Levine of Maroon 5, and Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic.

Clipse member Pusha T releases his first solo album with G.O.O.D. Music and features guest appearances by Diddy, Kanye West, Young Jeezy, 50 Cent, Pharrell, and Rick Ross, and Tyler, the Creator.

Portugal's Buraka Som Sistema, best known for blending African kuduro with European techno and dubstep, presents its second album. Komba is named after an Angolan religious ritual celebrated seven days after someone passes away.

The debut full-length album for the Pittsburgh rapper follows the release of his 2010 mixtap K.I.D.S.

Black Milk and Danny Brown team up for this 10-track EP produced by Black Milk.

The second album for the Washington, DC, rapper features guest appearances by Big Sean, Kid Cudi, Jeremih, Lloyd, Miguel, Meek Mill, and Rick Ross.

This is the debut album for the British rap duo of Jordan "Rizzle" Stephens and Harley "Sylvester" Alexander-Sule that grew up together and met again in college.

The New York rapper who signed a $3 million deal with Polo Grounds/RCA releases his debut mixtape.

The seventh album from the underground hip-hop duo, Vinnie Paz and Jus Allah, features guest appearances from members of Paz's Army of Pharoahs and others. Longtime JMT producer Stoupe did not produce this time around.

British rapper Rodney Smith's latest studio album features guest appearances by Toddla T, DJ MK, Daddy Kope, Ricky Ranking, and Rokhsan.

The debut album for the Sydney, Australia-based producer was influenced by the films of Norman McLaren.

Murs teams up with Ski Beatz on this independent label release.

The latest album for the rapper who also is a member of Little Brother and The Foreign Exchange features guest appearances by 9th Wonder, Big K.R.I.T., Evidence, Elzhi, and Pharoahe Monch.

After making three successful mixtapes, the rapper releases his debut studio album featuring guest appearances from Drake, Missy Elliot, Jay-Z, and Trey Songz.

Naeem Juwan returns as Spank Rock, and his second album features such guests as Santigold, Big Freedia, and Pharrell Williams.

The second album for the Los Angeles-born rapper features guest appearances by such artists as Aesop Rock, Aloe Blacc, Roc Marciano, Prodigy, Raekwon, and Slug.

The fourth full-length release for the Minneapolis-based hip-hop artist was produced by John Congleton and features Tegan Quin as a guest vocalist.

The pop-rap experimentalists release its debut full-length album.

Recorded over two weeks, the dark and personal album was released for free on the Internet under his real name.

The abstract hip hop Anticon musician returns with a new album of experimental rap.

The ninth studio album from the rapper features special guests such as Drake, T-Pain, and Rick Ross.

The third solo album for the rapper includes guest appearances by Celph Titled, Esoteric, Mad Lion, Slaine, Vinnie Paz, and Xzibit.

The long delayed 21-track album for the Los Angeles rapper features guest turns from Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Sly, Drake, Rick Ross, Beanie Sigel, Young Jeezy, Big Boi, E-40, Lloyd, Mario, Wale. Chris Brown, Nelly Furtado, and Tyler, the Creator.

This is Paul White's first full-length project with vocals, which features Nancy Elizabeth, Danny Brown, Homeboy Sandman, Guilty Simpson, Jehst, Marv Won, Moe Pope, and Tranqill.

The Detroit rapper's latest mixtape was made available on his label's website for free.

Jay-Z and Kanye West join forces to form their own group and release their collaborative new album.

A collaborative effort from Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame falls between a mixtape and an official release.

The Detroit rapper goes solo after releasing a collaborative album with Eminem.

The follow-up to 2009's Chamber Music, the album is a compilation of Wu-Tang and affiliates, minus GZA.

The New York rapper returns with a new album and a new label, moving to Duck Down Records from Bad Boy.

The debut album for the Los Angeles rap artist features guest turns from Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Tech N9ne, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, and will.i.am.

The reggae-inspired rockers return with their 10th studio album, produced by Bob Rock.

The LA-based band releases its sophomore full-length of noise-driven, psychedelic rock.

The Brooklyn-based rapper makes his major-label debut, with producers Dave Sitek and John Hill.

Anticon cofounder Tim Holland releases his third album with the Skyrider Band.

Chicago-based David Cohn's latest album as Serengeti was produced by Why's Yoni Wolf and Owen Ashworth.

The seventh studio album by the English producer and rapper was written, produced, and mastered entirely by Wiley.

The 12-track mixtape digital release features music from such hits as Drake's Marvin's Room, Big Sean's My Last, Adele's Rolling in the Deep, and Beyonce's Run the World (Girls).

The full-length debut album for the Southern California rap group best known for the hit song Teach Me How to Dougie is dedicated to Montae "M-Bone" Talbert, who died in May 2011.

The duo that comprises Odd Future members Hodgy Beats and Left Brain releases its second studio album on Fat Possum.

The duo of Chuck Inglish and Mikey Rocks, aka Sir Michael Rocks, releases its long-awaited album that was more than two years in the making.

Producer Mike Volpe's follow-up to his instrumental mixtape is his latest five-track EP.