Rap Artists, Albums, and Music

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57	Suite #420 by Devin The Dude April 20, 2010 The Houston rapper returns with his latest album, which coincidently is named Suite 420 and was released on April 20th. User Score tbd
72	Fornever by Murs & 9th Wonder April 13, 2010 The rapper teams up with the producer for their fourth album together, which features Kurupt, Verbs, 9thmatic, Suga Free, Sick Jacken, and Uncle Chucc as guest performers. User Score tbd
77	Revenue Retrievin': Day Shift by E-40 March 30, 2010 The San Francisco Bay Area rapper releases two albums on the same day, Revenue Retrievin': Day Shift and Revenue Retrievin': Night Shift. The albums feature such guests as B-Legit, Gucci Mane, Suga T, Too Short, and E-40's son Droop-E. User Score 6.9
73	Wu-Massacre by Meth-Ghost-Rae March 30, 2010 Wu-Tang's Method Man, Ghostface Killah, and Raekwon join up again with an album produced by RZA and Mathematics. User Score 7.6
85	The eXXecution by Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx March 23, 2010 Brooklyn rapper Ruste Juxx joins Canadian-born producer Marco Polo to release their first album together. User Score 7.8

62	Manifesto by Inspectah Deck March 23, 2010 The latest solo album for the Wu-Tang Clan member features guest appearances by Raekwon, Billy Danze, Cormega, Kurupt, Planet Asia, and Cappadonna. User Score tbd
68	Battle Of The Sexes by Ludacris March 9, 2010 The latest album for the actor/hip-hop artist features guest appearances from Eve, Flo Rida, Lil' Kim, Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, and Trina. User Score 6.5
67	Land Of Make Believe by Kidz in the Hall March 9, 2010 The third album for the duo who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania was co-produced with Just Blaze and Picnic Tyme. User Score tbd
81	Fallen House Sunken City by B. Dolan March 2, 2010 The Rhode Island-based artist who began as a slam poet releases his latest hip hop album produced by Alias. User Score 7.6
78	The Stimulus Package by Freeway & Jake One February 16, 2010 On his first album with the Rhymesayers label, rapper Freeway teams up with producer Jake One. User Score 8.5

68	Return Of The Wu & Friends by Wu-Tang Clan February 16, 2010 The latest compilation features rare and unreleased remixes produced by Mathematics. User Score 7.7
78	I'm New Here by Gil Scott-Heron February 9, 2010 Poet, musician, and singer/songwriter Gil Scott-Heron is one of the most influential progenitors of hip-hop music. Such artists as Kanye West, Mos Def, Black Star, and Air have sampled his work. Now, the poet returns with his first album in 15 years released on XL Recordings. User Score 8.6
37	Rebirth by Lil Wayne February 2, 2010 On his seventh album called Rebirth, Lil Wayne fuses rock with his rap lyrical flow and features guest appearances from Eminem, Shanell (aka SNL), Kevin Rudolf, Nicki Minaj, and others. User Score 3.3
75	In Search Of Stoney Jackson by Strong Arm Steady January 27, 2010 This California rap group at one time had Xzibit as a member, but now, the group is a trio, and releasing its first album in three years produced by Madlib. User Score 8.0
63	The Colossus by RJD2 January 19, 2010 The fourth full-length album for the producer-DJ better known to the general public as the creator of the "Mad Men" theme (an edited version of his instrumental track "A Beautiful Mine."). User Score tbd

75	The Music Scene by Blockhead January 12, 2010 This is the third album for the New York-based rapper. User Score 7.7
66	VH1 Storytellers by Kanye West January 5, 2010 The CD/DVD set features a performance from the VH1 Storytellers TV series after the release of "808's & Heartbreak." User Score 6.5
54	Unleashed by Hurricane Chris December 21, 2009 The second album for the rapper features such guests as Mario, Piles, Bobby Valentino, Beanie Man, and Isis. User Score tbd
63	We Are Young Money by Young Money December 21, 2009 The collaboration project from Lil Wayne features Drake, Guycci Mane, Lloyd, Tyga, Shanell, Birdman, Shawt Dawg, Nicki Minaj, T-Streets, Lil' Chuckee, Lil' Twist, Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda, and Mack Maine. User Score 5.0
64	Til The Casket Drops by Clipse December 8, 2009 Pharrell Williams returns to produce (and also guest on) the rap duo's third album. User Score 8.1
61	Malice N Wonderland by Snoop Dogg December 8, 2009 The latest album for the rapper features such guests as Brandy, The Dream, R. Kelly, Pharrell, and Soulja Boy. User Score 6.2
50	Shock Value II by Timbaland December 8, 2009 The third solo album for the producer features appearances by Brandy, Miley Cyrus, Chris Daughtry, Drake, The Fray, Keri Hilson, Chad Kroeger, Katy Perry, and Justin Timberlake. User Score 6.7
66	The State vs. Radric Davis by Gucci Mane December 8, 2009 The second album for the Alabama-born rapper features such guest artists as Lil Wayne, Jadakiss, Piles, Rick Ross, Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, and Usher. User Score 7.7
49	Cocky And Confident by Juvenile December 1, 2009 On his eighth release, Terius Gray aka Juvenile sees the acclaimed MC collaborating with guest performers, including Pleasure P, Kango Slim, Bobby V, Rico Love, B.G., Dorrough, and Q Corvette. Among the producers are such studio superstars as S-8ighty, Mouse, Precise, & Lu Balz, C. Smith. User Score tbd
72	Blakroc by Blakroc November 27, 2009 The Damon Dash-produced project features the Black Keys and several hip hop artists including Ol' Dirty Bastard, Mos Def, Ludacris, RZA, Raekwon, Jim Jones, Nicole Wray, Q-Tip, Pharoahe Monch, NOE, and members of M.O.P. User Score 8.7
84	Dr. No's Ethiopium by Oh No November 24, 2009 The fourth album for the rapper is an instrumental release influenced by Ethiopian, rock, jazz, folk, and soul music. User Score tbd
71	Echo Party by Edan November 23, 2009 Edan mixes a variety of songs from the Traffic Entertainment Group into a 29-minute track. User Score tbd
59	The Seventh Seal by Rakim November 17, 2009 The rap artist releases his first solo album in ten years. User Score 6.1
79	Felt 3: A Tribute To Rosie Perez by Felt November 17, 2009 The third album from the side project of Slug and Murs was produced with Aesop Rock. User Score 8.0
70	Ultraviolet by Kid Sister November 17, 2009 The debut album for the rap artist features guest appearances by David Banner, Estelle, Kanye West and Too Short. It was originally scheduled to be released as "Dream Date" in 2008. User Score 7.0
62	Before I Self Destruct by 50 Cent November 16, 2009 The fourth album for the rapper is finally released and features appearances by Eminem, Ne Yo, Lloyd Banks, and R. Kelly. User Score 7.0
77	Attention Deficit by Wale November 10, 2009 The debut album for the Washington, D.C. rapper features Lady Gaga, Pharrell, Bun B., Chrisette Michele, K'naan, Marsha Ambrosius, J.Cole, Melanie Fiona, Gucci Mane, Jazmine Sullivan, and Weensey as guest artists. User Score 8.3
65	Unexpected Guests by DOOM November 3, 2009 The compilation contains live, bonus, and collaborations tracks from his 10-plus years of releasing music. User Score tbd
76	Escape 2 Mars by Gift of Gab November 3, 2009 The rapper who was a member of Blackalicious releases his second solo album. User Score tbd
62	Armed To The Teeth by Swollen Members October 27, 2009 The Canadian rap group returns to release its latest album featuring guest apprearances by Tech N9NE, Talib Kweli, and Everlast. User Score 6.5
74	Splitting Image by Kam Moye October 27, 2009 This is the latest album for the MC formerly known as Supastition. User Score tbd
72	Crownsdown by Themselves October 20, 2009 The rap duo releases their first studio album in seven years. User Score tbd
73	Parallel Uni-Verses by Del The Funky Homosapien & Tame One October 13, 2009 Parallel Thought produced the first album for the team up of Del The Funky Homosapien and Tame One. User Score tbd
57	Go Hard by Lethal Bizzle October 5, 2009 The third album for the British-based rapper was produced by The Runners. User Score tbd
79	Fluorescent Black by Anti-Pop Consortium September 29, 2009 The Anti-Pop Consortium returns to release their first album together in six years. User Score tbd
68	Ghostdini: Wizard Of Poetry by Ghostface Killah September 29, 2009 This Wu-Tang Clan member's latest album features John Legend, Fabolous, Raheem DeVaughn, Lloyd, and Estelle as guest singers. User Score 8.1
62	Tomorrow by Sean Kingston September 22, 2009 The second album for the Jamaican-born singer features Good Charlotte, Pitbull, and Wyclef Jean as guest artists. User Score 5.1
76	Eskimo Snow by Why? September 22, 2009 The latest album for the California group was recorded during the Alopecia recording sessions. User Score 8.3
83	Us by Brother Ali September 22, 2009 The fourth album for the Minnesota-based artist features guests David "Stokley" Williams, Chuck D, Freeway, and Joell Ortiz. User Score 8.5
75	Tongue N' Cheek by Dizzee Rascal September 21, 2009 The latest album for the British grime artist features Armand Van Helden, Calvin Harris, Chrome, Shy FX, and Tiesto. User Score 7.5
71	Man On The Moon: The End Of Day by Kid Cudi September 15, 2009 The debut album for the Cleveland-born who helped cowrite four tracks on Kayne West's "808s & Heartbreak." User Score 8.8
76	So Far Gone [EP] by Drake September 15, 2009 The debut EP album for the Canadian rapper features five tracks from his mixtape released earlier in the year. User Score 6.3
67	Survival Skills by KRS-One & Buckshot September 15, 2009 KRS-One and Buckshot team up for their first album together. User Score 7.0
78	Kamaal The Abstract by Q-Tip September 15, 2009 Seven years later, Q-Tip finally sees his second album officially released. Arista Records shelved the album in 2002, which features a more jazzy feel than his debut, "Amplified." User Score 8.6
65	The Blueprint 3 by Jay-Z September 8, 2009 After seven years, the final album of his Blueprint series is finally released. User Score 7.2
88	Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II by Raekwon September 8, 2009 The Wu-Tang Clan-member releases his fourth solo album featuring such artists as his fellow Wu-Tang Clan members, Jadakiss, Beanie Sigel, Lyfe Jennings, Styles P, Busta Rhymes, and Slick Rick. User Score 8.7
51	Rebelution by Pitbull September 1, 2009 The fourth album for the Miami-based rapper is his first on J Records and features such guests as Akon and Lil Jon. User Score 4.4
46	Persona by Queen Latifah August 25, 2009 The multi-award winning artist's first hip hop album in five years features Missy Elliott, Mary J. Blige, Serani, and Busta Rhymes. User Score tbd
77	Speech Therapy by Speech Debelle August 18, 2009 The British artist releases her debut album produced by Wayne Lotek. User Score 7.2
69	Slaughterhouse by Slaughterhouse August 11, 2009 The debut album for the rap group composed of Joe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, and Royce da 5'9. User Score 8.1
59	I Love You by Amanda Blank August 4, 2009 The debut full-length album for Philadelphia-based rapper who is also involved with the groups Spank Rock and Sweatheart. User Score 8.0
83	No More Heroes by Solillaquists Of Sound August 4, 2009 This is the second album for the Orlando, Florida-based hip-hop group. User Score 6.3
66	Loso's Way by Fabolous July 28, 2009 The latest album for the rapper features such guests as The-Dream, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Ne-Yo, Keri Hilson, Ryan Leslie, and Trey Songz. User Score 8.1
76	By The Throat by Eyedea & Abilities July 21, 2009 The third album for the Minnesota duo is the first release in five years. User Score 8.3
69	Depart From Me by Cage July 7, 2009 The third album for the New York rapper features production by El-P, Aesop Rock, and F. Sean Martin. User Score 8.3
83	Chemical Warfare by The Alchemist July 7, 2009 The producer's latest solo album features such guests as Maxwell, Eminem, Three 6 Mafia, Juvenile, Twista, Snoop Dogg, the Dogg Pound, and Jadakiss. User Score 5.6
70	Fish Outta Water by Chali 2na July 7, 2009 The Jurassic 5/Ozomatli member releases his debut studio solo album featuring such artists as Beenie Man, Anthony Hamilton, Talib Kweli, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, and Stephen Marley. User Score 7.6
63	Party Rock by LMFAO July 7, 2009 This is the debut full-length album for the Hollywood-based duo. User Score 3.7
77	Georgiavania by Willie Isz June 30, 2009 Jneiro Jarel and Khujo Goodie team up to release their first album as Willie Isz. User Score tbd
75	Chamber Music by Wu-Tang Clan June 30, 2009 While it is listed as a Wu-Tang Clan album, it is actually a collection of songs and spoken word performed by some members of the group. User Score 8.1
56	Street Sweeper Social Club by Street Sweeper Social Club June 16, 2009 The debut album for the new project led by Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine/Audioslave and Boots Riley of The Coup. User Score 7.1
81	The Ecstatic by Mos Def June 9, 2009 The fourth solo album for the rapper/actor features Talib Kweli, Slick rick, and Georgia Anne Muldrow as guest artists. User Score 8.7
60	The E.N.D. by The Black Eyed Peas June 9, 2009 The Black Eyed Peas return to release its first studio album in five years. User Score 6.4
83	Blaqkout by DJ Quik & Kurupt June 9, 2009 This is the first album to feature DJ Quik and Kurupt together. User Score 7.4
74	Jhelli Beam by Busdriver June 9, 2009 This is the second album for Anti label by the rap artist. User Score tbd
81	Jay Stay Paid by J Dilla aka Jay Dee June 2, 2009 The 28-track collection of unreleased tracks from the rapper/producer, who passed away three years ago, was produced by his mother and arranged by Pete Rock. User Score 8.6
82	More Heart Than Brains by Bike For Three! May 26, 2009 Buck 65 and Greetings From Tuskan never met to record this first album together. User Score 7.7
59	Relapse by Eminem May 19, 2009 The Detroit rapper returns with his first album in five years, which features guest appearances by 50 Cent and producer Dr. Dre. User Score 8.2
79	Blackout! 2 by Method Man & Redman May 19, 2009 After some delays, the sequel to the release of the first collaboration together, Blackout!, is finally released. User Score 8.1
60	Back On My B.S. by Busta Rhymes May 19, 2009 The first album on the Universal Motown label for the rapper features guest artists such as Lil Wayne, Jadakiss, T. Pain, Pharell, Akon, T.I., Estelle, Mary J Blige, J. Foxx, J. Legend, and Common. User Score 4.2
79	Brooklynati by Tanya Morgan May 19, 2009 The trio of rappers from Cincinnati, Ohio and Brooklyn, New York, releases its second full-length album. User Score 8.7
68	Crime Pays by Cam'ron May 12, 2009 The sixth studio album for the New York rapper features Byrd Lady, Skitzo, 40 Cal., C.O., and Sky Lyn as guests. User Score 8.2
71	Are You In? by De La Soul April 28, 2009 The hip-hop group joins up with Nike for its Original Run series to release this continuous 45-minute iTunes-exclusive mixtape. User Score tbd
74	theFREEhoudini by Themselves April 28, 2009 Doseone and Jel return after a six year absense to release a mix tape featuring such guests as Buck 65, Aesop Rock, Busdriver, and Odd Nosdam. User Score tbd
53	The Voice by Mike Jones April 28, 2009 The second album for the Houston rapper features such guest artists as T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Twista, Trey Songz, Hurricane Chris, and Devin the Dude. User Score tbd
56	Asleep In The Bread Aisle by Asher Roth April 21, 2009 The debut album for the 23-year-old rapper from the suburbs of Philadelphia. User Score 6.9
70	I Heard It Today by Mr. Lif April 21, 2009 The Boston rapper releases his third full-length album featuring Bahamadia, Dumbtron, and Vinnie Paz as guest artists. User Score 7.8
73	Deeper Than Rap by Rick Ross April 21, 2009 The third album for the rapper features such guests as Foxy Brown, John Legend, Lil Wayne, Kayne West, The-Dream, Robin Thicke, Ne-Yo, and T-Pain. User Score 7.4
69	Two Fingers by Two Fingers April 14, 2009 Amon Tobin and Joe "Doubleclick" Chapman join together to release their debut album together featuring Sway, Ms. Jade, and Ce'Cile as guests. User Score 8.6
57	Jigsaw by Lady Sovereign April 7, 2009 The British rapper releases her second album on her own label, Midget Records. User Score 6.6
61	The Last Kiss by Jadakiss April 7, 2009 The rapper's first release in five years features guests such as Mary J. Blige, Nas, Styles P, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Ne Yo, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Pharrell, and Faith Evans. User Score 8.3
49	Guilt by Mims April 7, 2009 The New York rapper's second album features guest appearances by former Destiny's Child member LeToya Luckett, Ky-Mani Marley, Tech N9ne, J. Holiday, and Nice & Smooth. User Score 3.5
64	Thunderheist by Thunderheist March 31, 2009 The duo of producer Grahm Zilla and rapper/singer Isis releases their debut full-length album together. User Score tbd
62	R.O.O.T.S by Flo Rida March 31, 2009 The follow-up to the rapper's debut album "Mail On Sunday," features the number one single 'Right Round.' User Score 4.1
84	UGK 4 Life by UGK March 31, 2009 With the death of Pimp C in 2007, this is the last album for the UGK. User Score 8.7
77	Born Like This by DOOM March 24, 2009 The latest album for Daniel Dumile, who dropped MF from his name and now goes by Doom. User Score 8.6
62	Pray IV Reign by Jim Jones March 24, 2009 The fourth album for the New York rapper features guests such as Ludacris, Ryan Leslie, Juelz Santana, and NOE. User Score 7.8
86	The Truth Is Here [EP] by Brother Ali March 10, 2009 The follow-up to "The Undisputed Truth," this EP features B-sides and some new material. User Score 8.8
74	Ridin' High by Keelay & Zaire March 10, 2009 The debut full-length album for hip-hop producers Kyle "Keelay" Pierce and Tim "Zaire" Lewis. User Score tbd
50	The Bridge: Concept of a Culture by Grandmaster Flash March 3, 2009 The first studio album from the rapper in over 20 years features guests such as Big Daddy Jane, Busta Rhymes, KRS One, Q-Tp, and Snoop Dogg. User Score 6.2
74	Troubadour by K'NAAN February 24, 2009 The Somalian-born rapper releases his second album, which features Chubb Rock, Damian Marley, Adam Levine (Maroon 5), Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Mos Def, and Chali 2na as guests. User Score 8.5
70	Padded Room by Joe Budden February 24, 2009 The follow-up to the New York rapper's 2003 self-titled album feature The Game, Drew Hudson, Junkyard Gang, and Emanny as guests. User Score 7.6
48	Ashley Walters by Ashley Walters February 23, 2009 The "Hustle" actor/singer/rapper releases his latest solo album. User Score tbd
64	The Spirit Of Apollo by N.A.S.A. February 17, 2009 Squeak E. Clean and DJ Zegon team up with a variety of guests on their first album together. User Score 5.1
81	So Far Gone [Mixtape] by Drake February 13, 2009 The Canadian rapper/actor's mixtape resulted in a record contract with Universal Motown. User Score 7.6