The third full-length studio release for the rap trio features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, 21 Savage, Big Sean, Cardi B, Drake, Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, Travis Scott, and Ty Dolla Sign.

The fourth full-length studio release for the hip hop trio features guest appearances from Justin Bieber, Cardi B, Drake, Future, Juice WRLD, Polo G, Pop Smoke and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.

The latest full-length release for the New York City-based rapper features a guest appearance from Sideshow.

The latest full-length release for rapper MIKE features guest appearances from Jadasea, King Carter, Klein, and Sister Nancy.

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.

The latest installment in Thirsty Ear's Blue Series features prolific indie hip-hop artist Mike Ladd, backed by pianist Vijay Iyer and drummer Guillermo E. Brown.

Professor Ladd's second 2005 release is a punk concept album about religious leader George Baker.

The debut full-length solo release for the Linkin Park co-founder features guest appearances from Blackbear, K.Flay, Chino Moreno and Machine Gun Kelly.

The third full-length release for the rapper features guest appearances from Busdriver, Lorde Fredd33, Self Jupiter, Signor Benedick the Moor, Ycp Beno, and Youngman.

This debut for New York rapper Shawn Mims--which includes his hit single "This Is Why I'm Hot"--was produced by Miami's Blackout Movement.

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.

This is the third album for Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, and it again features the acclaimed production work of Timbaland. Guests include Busta Rhymes, Redman, Method Man, Ludacris, Eve, Jay-Z, and Ginuwine.

Missy Elliott reunites once again with super-producer Timbaland on this, her fourth studio album. The lead single is "Work It," a huge success even before the album's release. Guests on the disc include Jay-Z, Ludacris, Beyonce Knowles, TLC and Method Man.

Missy Elliott reunites with producer Timbaland for her fifth album, which features vocal contributions from Nelly, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Fabolous and R. Kelly.

Slick Rick, The Neptunes, M.I.A., Tweet and Mary J. Blige are among the guests on Elliott's first new disc in two years. Longtime collaborator Timbaland produces just two tracks here.

This surprise 5-song EP (actualy four songs, with one repeated in two versions) is the rap legend's first batch of new music since 2005, and it finds her working once again with producer Timbaland.

The fifth full-length studio release for the Los Angeles-based electronic/hip-hop producer features guest appearances from Jon Bap, Asal Hazel and Pink Siifu.

The second full-length release for Joseph Deenmamode was influenced by the traditional sega music of Mauritius as well as hip-hop, soul and dub music.

The duo of Prodigy and Havoc are assisted by guests such as 50 Cent, Nate Dogg, R. Kelly, Jadakiss and Nelly on this disc co-produced by The Alchemist.

Now backed by 50 Cent and his G-Unit, the duo of Prodigy and Havoc return with a follow-up to 2004's 'Amerikaz Nightmare.'

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

The eighth studio release for the rap duo of Havoc and Prodigy features guest appearances from Bun B, Busta Rhymes, French Montana, Juicy J, The Lox, Nas, Snoop Dogg, and Mack Wilds. It also includes a disc of unreleased tracks from 1995's The Infamous sessions.

The fifth full-length release for Philadelphia artist features guest appearances from BFLY, Black Quantum Futurism, Brother May, Elucid, Antonia Gabriela, Dudù Kouate, lojii, Maassai, Elaine Mitchener, Nappy Nina, Pink Siifu, Saydah Ruz, Orion Sun, and Yatta.

The second full-length release for experimental artist Moor Mother features guest appearances from Alya Al Sultani, Black Quantum Futurism, Melanie Charles, Fatboi Sharif, Honeychile, Irreversible Entanglements, Justmadnice, Kyle Kidd, Mary Lattimore, Loijj, Nicole Mitchell, Elaine Mitchener, Jason Moran, Aquiles Navarro, Keir Neuringer, Orion Sun, Akai Solo, Thomas Stanley, Wolf Weston, and Yung Morpheus.

'New Danger' is the second solo hip-hop album (and Geffen debut) for the rapper and actor.

Kanye West and Pharrell Williams are among the producers for the rapper's follow-up to 2004's 'The New Danger.' This version of the album is no longer officially available for sale; a second version with new artwork and a new tracklisting will be released in the spring of 2007.

The fourth solo album for the rapper/actor features Talib Kweli, Slick rick, and Georgia Anne Muldrow as guest artists.

The latest full-length release from electronic duo Mount Kimbie features guest appearances from James Blake, Danny Brown, Choker, Keiyaa, Kuçka, Liv.e, Nomi, Reggie, slowthai, and Wiki on half of the tracks produced by Dom Maker with the other half featuring techno-influenced tracks produced by Kai Campos.

The debut full-length release for rap supergroup Mount Westmore that includes Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too Short, and E-40 features guest appearances from Dr. Dre and P-LO.

The fifth full-length studio release for the Sacramento rapper features guest appearances from Eric Bellinger, Blxst, Celly Ru, G Herbo, King Von, Lil Poppa, Polo G, and Shordie Shordie.

The former member of the New York hip-hop outfit the Lost Boyz returns with his second solo disc.

Indie Boston rapper Mr. Lif returns with his fourth album.

This long-awaited follow-up to 2002's 'I Phantom' once again reunites the indie MC (also known as Jeffrey Haynes) with producer El-P. Also appearing are Aesop Rock, Akrobatik, Blueprint, and Murs.

The Boston rapper releases his third full-length album featuring Bahamadia, Dumbtron, and Vinnie Paz as guest artists.

After releasing three mixtapes, the Brooklyn rapper signed with Universal Republic and this six-track EP is his debut on label.

The debut full-length studio release for the Brooklyn rapper features guest appearances from Iceberg Black, KAST and Wiki.

A former member of UK hip-hop outfit So Solid Crew, Ms. Dynamite (aka Niomi McLean-Daley) earned Britain's Mercury Music Prize for this debut effort.

This is the U.K. rapper's second album.

The first true solo album for the Cypress Hill DJ includes vocal appearances by Amy Trujillo, Everlast, Josh Todd (Buckcherry), and Greg Dulli (Afghan Wigs).

The Los Angeles-based indie rapper's second Def Jux disc was produced by 9th Wonder.

The rapper once again collaborates with producer 9th Wonder on this follow-up to 3:16.

The debut album on the Warner Bros. label for the Los Angeles rapper features Snoop Dogg and will.i.am as guest artists.

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

Beatnik & K-Salaam produced this debut collaboration between California hip-hop artists Murs and Fashawn.

The latest solo release for the Los Angeles rapper features guest appearances from E-40, Ryan Evans, King Fantastic, and MNDR.

The 10th full-length solo studio release for the Los Angeles rapper features guest appearances from Beleaf, Big Too Big, Curtiss King, Krizz Kaliko, Reverie, and Rexx Life Raj.

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.

The compilation release features songs from Psychoegyptian, Yves Tumor, and Violence.

The debut full-length release for the New York rapper features guest appearances from Jean Deaux, Jeremiah Meece, and Woodkid.

The nine-track mini-album from the Southern California rapper features guest appearances from Big Freedia, Blood Orange, Jay Cue, Kari Faux, God Colony, Bruno Ribeiro, and Jamila Woods.

The third full-length release for Los Angeles-based rapper Mykki Blanco features guest appearances from Ah-Mer-Ah-Su, ANOHNI, Devendra Banhart, Sam Buck, Diana Gordon, Jónsi, Kelsey Lu, MNEK, Slug Christ, Michael Stipe, and Saul Williams.

The New Orleans rapper returns with his first album since the success of his 2000 single "Shake Ya Ass." The Neptunes return to produce two tracks, with Timbaland, Rockwilder, and others filling out the production duties.

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.

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 Kentucky-based Southern rappers return with a sophomore LP.

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 debut full-length release for the Canadian raper/producer features a guest appearance from The Weeknd.

The second full-length studio release for the Canadian rapper features guest appearances from 88GLAM, Future, Gunna, Lil Durk, Meek Mill, The Weeknd, and Young Thug.

The latest full-length release from the Canadian rapper features guest appearances from Future, Gunna, Lil Durk, Lil Uzi Vert, Pop Smoke, Travis Scott, Don Toliver, and Young Thug.

The fourth full-length studio release for Canadian rapper NAV features guest appearances from Babyface Ray, Future, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Lil Uzi Vert, Realest K, Travis Scott, Bryson Tiller, and Don Toliver.

Ne-Yo's latest effort takes on the influence of themes and character archetypes found in sci-fi fantasies and comic books and structures them around a musical plot to create a daring concept album.

This is the debut release from the collaboration between from Bishop Nehru and MF Doom.

The St. Louis rapper follows up the massive success of his 2000 debut LP 'Country Grammar' with 19 new tracks cut from the same cloth, including the Neptunes-produced single "Hot In Here." Justin Timberlake guests on one track.