Album Releases by Genre
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Urban Turban: The Singhles Club
by Cornershop
May 15, 2012
The latest album from the indie band led by Tjinder Singh features several tracks that were originally released through the band's website.
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R.A.P. Music
by Killer Mike
May 15, 2012
The sixth album for Atlanta rapper Killer Mike was produced by El-P and includes guest appearances from Bun B, T.I., Scar, Emily Panic, and Trouble.
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Go! Pop! Bang!
by Rye Rye
May 15, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Baltimore club rapper features guest appearances by Akon, Robyn, Tyga, and Porcelain Black.
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[Sic]
by Bang On!
May 14, 2012
This is the debut album for the Liverpool rapper Elliott Egerton as Bang On!.
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Control System
by Ab-Soul
May 11, 2012
The rap album for the Black Hippy member is his debut full-length solo release on the Top Dawg Entertainment label.
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Strange Clouds
by B.o.B
May 1, 2012
The second album for rapper B.o.B. features guest appearances from Morgan Freeman, Taylor Swift, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Ryan Tedder, Trey Songz, and T.I.
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51
by Kool A.D
April 24, 2012
The second mixtape fro the San Francisco rapper features guest appearances from Amaze 88, Boots Riley, Dope G, and Main Attrakionz.
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The Money Store
by Death Grips
April 24, 2012
The debut release on Epic for Death Grips is the first of two albums released this year by the Sacramento alternative rap trio.
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Pluto
by Future
April 17, 2012
The debut studio album for the Decatur, Georgia-born rapper features guest appearances from Drake, R. Kelly, Juicy J, T.I., Trae, and Snoop Dogg.
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Plateau Vision
by Lushlife
April 17, 2012
The latest release from the Philadelphia producer/rapper features guest appearances from Andrew Cedermark of Underwater Peoples, Cities Aviv, Heems of Das Racist, Shad, STS, and Styles P.
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Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
by Nicki Minaj
April 3, 2012
The second album from Nicki Minaj focuses on her male alter ego Roman Zolanski and features guest appearances from 2Chainz, Chris Brown, Beenie Man, Bobby V, Cam'ron, Drake, Lil Wayne, Nas, Rick Ross, and Young Jeezy.
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De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 Present...First Serve
by Plug 1
April 3, 2012
De La Soul's Plug 1 (Dave) and Plug 2 (Posdnous) with French producers Chokolate and Khalid release a concept album that follows the rise to fame of a fictional rap group.
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The Next Logical Progression
by Gift of Gab
March 27, 2012
The third solo album for the member of Blackalicious was co-produced with G Koop.
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awE naturalE
by THEESatisfaction
March 27, 2012
The debut full-length release on Sub Pop for the Seattle hip-hop duo of Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White features Shabazz Palaces' Ishmael Butler as a guest singer.
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Quakers
by Quakers
March 26, 2012
Portishead's Geoff Barrow (under the name Fuzzface), 7-Stu-7 (Portishead's studio engineer, Stuart Matthews), and Katalyst produced the hip-hop album featuring 35 rappers contributing rhymes to the 41-track release.
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The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil, Pt. 1
by E-40
March 26, 2012
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.
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The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil, Pt. 2
by E-40
March 26, 2012
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,.
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The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil, Pt. 3
by E-40
March 26, 2012
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.
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The OF Tape, Vol. 2
by Odd Future
March 20, 2012
The latest album from the Los Angeles hip-hop collective led by Tyler, The Creator includes all 11 members.
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The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond
by Original Soundtrack
March 20, 2012
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.
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Father Creeper
by Spoek Mathambo
March 13, 2012
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.
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God's Father [Mixtape]
by Lil B
March 7, 2012
The 34 track mixtape is his second for the year.
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4eva N A Day
by Big K.R.I.T.
March 5, 2012
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.
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Breakfast
by Chiddy Bang
February 28, 2012
This is the debut release for Philadelphia alternative rap group Chiddy Bang.
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Black Radio
by Robert Glasper
February 28, 2012
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.
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WZRD
by WZRD
February 28, 2012
The debut album for the rock project from Kid Cudi and producer Dot da Genius features Empire of the Sun as special guests.
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Carnivale Electricos
by Galactic
February 21, 2012
The New Orleans ensemble bring the sounds of Mardi Gras and Carnivale to its latest album of funk.
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Careless World: Rise of the Last King
by Tyga
February 21, 2012
The second album for the Compton, California, rapper features guest appearances by Busta Rhymes, Nicki Minaj, Nas, Robin Thicke, and Wale.
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Freedom of Speech
by Speech Debelle
February 21, 2012
This is the follow-up to her 2009 Mercury Music Prize-winning self-titled debut album.
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Beaus$eros
by Busdriver
February 21, 2012
The Los Angeles rapper's latest album is his first on FakeFour Inc. and is self-described as avant-garde.
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Ten$ion
by Die Antwoord
February 7, 2012
The South African trio releases its second studio album on its own label, Zef Recordz, after leaving Interscope over the direction of its music.
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Purple Naked Ladies
by The Internet
January 31, 2012
The debut disc for the duo of Odd Future DJ Syd tha Kid and Matt Martians incorporates jazz, hip-hop, and R&B.
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Lilacs & Champagne
by Lilacs & Champagne
January 31, 2012
The debut album for the side project by Alex Hall and Emil Amos of Grails features instrumental music from a wide variety of genres, including rap, 1970s soundtracks, and electronic music.
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More Beautiful Than Silence [EP]
by K'NAAN
January 24, 2012
Nas and Nelly Furtado guest on the five-track EP from the Somalian rapper.
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Subject: Matter [EP]
by Homeboy Sandman
January 24, 2012
This is the latest release from New York rapper Homeboy Sandman.
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Vodka & Ayahuasca
by Gangrene
January 24, 2012
The second collaborative full-length album between Alchemist and Oh No includes Roc Marciano, Kool G. Rap, and Prodigy as guests.
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Evolve or Be Extinct
by Wiley
January 19, 2012
This is the second album in six months for the British grime artist.
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Habits & Contradictions
by ScHoolboy Q
January 14, 2012
A$AP Rocky, Dom Kennedy, Curren$y, and Kendrick Lamar are some of the guests on the Los Angeles rapper's second album on Top Dawg Entertainment.
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Rich Forever
by Rick Ross
January 6, 2012
The mixtape from Rick Ross features guest appearances by 2 Chainz, Diddy, Drake, French Montana, Nas, Pharrell, Kelly Rowland, Styles P, and Wale.
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TM:103 Hustlerz Ambition
by Young Jeezy
December 20, 2011
The Atlanta rapper's long-delayed follow-up to 2008's The Recession features guest appearances by such artists as Andre 3000, Devin the Dude, Fabolous, Future, Jay-Z, Jadakiss, Ne-Yo, Jill Scott, Snoop Dogg, T.I., and Trick Daddy. The deluxe edition includes four additional tracks featuring Eminem, Freddie Gibbs, Lil Wayne, and Piles as guests.
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The Dreamer/The Believer
by Common
December 20, 2011
Maya Angelou, John Legend, and Nas appear as guests on the Chicago rapper's latest album produced by No I.D.
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Back to Love
by Anthony Hamilton
December 13, 2011
The fourth release for the soul singer features production from Babyface, James Poyser, Kelvin Wooten, and Salaam Remi.
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Mac and Devin Go to High School [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
by Snoop Dogg
December 13, 2011
Bruno Mars, Curren$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.
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Kinshasa Succursale
by Baloji
December 13, 2011
The Congo-born Belgian-raised rapper returned to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to work with some local musicians on his latest album.
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BAYTL
by Gucci Mane
December 13, 2011
This is the debut album for the collaboration between Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane and Bay Area-based V-Nasty.
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The Earn
by Yu
December 13, 2011
This is the second solo album for the Washington, DC, rapper who was a member of the hip-hop group Diamond District.
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Undun
by The Roots
December 6, 2011
The 13th studio album is a concept album about the life of Redford Stephens, a fictional character who gets involved with drugs.
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rEvolver
by T-Pain
December 6, 2011
The latest album for the rapper includes guest appearances by Lil Wayne, Pitbull, Lily Allen, Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, and Ne-Yo.
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Unexpected Victory
by Raekwon
November 30, 2011
The mixtape from the Wu-Tang Clan member features guest appearances from Busta Rhymes, Mobb Deep, and C.L. Smooth.
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Diamond in the Ruff
by Freeway
November 30, 2011
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.
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The Singles Collection 2001-2011
by Gorillaz
November 29, 2011
The 15 tracks contain singles and remixes from the four albums by Damon Albarn's animated project.
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No Kings
by Doomtree
November 22, 2011
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.
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Well-Done
by Statik Selektah
November 22, 2011
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.
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Occasion
by Kidz in the Hall
November 22, 2011
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.
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Radioactive
by Yelawolf
November 21, 2011
Yelawolf's debut album on Eminem's record label features Kid Rock, Gangsta Boo, and Lil John.
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Black Cocaine [EP]
by Mobb Deep
November 21, 2011
This five-track EP is the first album from Mobb Deep since Prodigy was released from jail.
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Take Care
by Drake
November 15, 2011
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.
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Camp
by Childish Gambino
November 15, 2011
The second studio album for comedy writer and Community actor Donald Glover was coproduced with Ludwig Goransson.
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The Papercut Chronicles II
by Gym Class Heroes
November 15, 2011
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.
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Fear of God II: Let Us Pray [EP]
by Pusha T
November 8, 2011
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.
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Komba
by Buraka Som Sistema
November 8, 2011
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.
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Blue Slide Park
by Mac Miller
November 8, 2011
The debut full-length album for the Pittsburgh rapper follows the release of his 2010 mixtap K.I.D.S.
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Black and Brown!
by Danny Brown
November 7, 2011
Black Milk and Danny Brown team up for this 10-track EP produced by Black Milk.
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Ambition
by Wale
November 1, 2011
The second album for the Washington, DC, rapper features guest appearances by Big Sean, Kid Cudi, Jeremih, Lloyd, Miguel, Meek Mill, and Rick Ross.
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Stereo Typical
by Rizzle Kicks
November 1, 2011
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.
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Live Love A$AP
by A$AP Rocky
October 31, 2011
The New York rapper who signed a $3 million deal with Polo Grounds/RCA releases his debut mixtape.
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Violence Begets Violence
by Jedi Mind Tricks
October 31, 2011
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.
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4everevolution
by Roots Manuva
October 25, 2011
British rapper Rodney Smith's latest studio album features guest appearances by Toddla T, DJ MK, Daddy Kope, Ricky Ranking, and Rokhsan.
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Twirligig
by Jonti
October 18, 2011
The debut album for the Sydney, Australia-based producer was influenced by the films of Norman McLaren.
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Love + Rockets, Vol. 1: The Transformation
by Murs
October 11, 2011
Murs teams up with Ski Beatz on this independent label release.
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Charity Starts at Home
by Phonte
September 27, 2011
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.
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Cole World: The Sideline Story
by J. Cole
September 27, 2011
After making three successful mixtapes, the rapper releases his debut studio album featuring guest appearances from Drake, Missy Elliot, Jay-Z, and Trey Songz.
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Everything Is Boring & Everyone Is a F--king Liar
by Spank Rock
September 27, 2011
Naeem Juwan returns as Spank Rock, and his second album features such guests as Santigold, Big Freedia, and Pharrell Williams.
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Cats & Dogs
by Evidence
September 27, 2011
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.
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This Is Our Science
by Astronautalis
September 13, 2011
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.
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Relax
by Das Racist
September 13, 2011
The pop-rap experimentalists release its debut full-length album.
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1977
by Terius Nash
August 31, 2011
Recorded over two weeks, the dark and personal album was released for free on the Internet under his real name.
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Fever Dream
by Alias
August 30, 2011
The abstract hip hop Anticon musician returns with a new album of experimental rap.
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Tha Carter IV
by Lil Wayne
August 29, 2011
The ninth studio album from the rapper features special guests such as Drake, T-Pain, and Rick Ross.
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Honkey Kong
by Apathy
August 23, 2011
The third solo album for the rapper includes guest appearances by Celph Titled, Esoteric, Mad Lion, Slaine, Vinnie Paz, and Xzibit.
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The R.E.D. Album
by Game
August 23, 2011
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.
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Rapping With Paul White
by Paul White
August 23, 2011
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.
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XXX
by Danny Brown
August 15, 2011
The Detroit rapper's latest mixtape was made available on his label's website for free.
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Watch the Throne
by Kanye West
August 12, 2011
Jay-Z and Kanye West join forces to form their own group and release their collaborative new album.
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Ferrari Boyz
by Gucci Mane
August 9, 2011
A collaborative effort from Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame falls between a mixtape and an official release.
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Success Is Certain
by Royce da 5'9"
August 9, 2011
The Detroit rapper goes solo after releasing a collaborative album with Eminem.
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Legendary Weapons
by Wu-Tang Clan
July 26, 2011
The follow-up to 2009's Chamber Music, the album is a compilation of Wu-Tang and affiliates, minus GZA.
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Game Tested Streets Approved
by Black Rob
July 26, 2011
The New York rapper returns with a new album and a new label, moving to Duck Down Records from Bad Boy.
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Follow Me Home
by Jay Rock
July 26, 2011
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.
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Universal Pulse
by 311
July 19, 2011
The reggae-inspired rockers return with their 10th studio album, produced by Bob Rock.
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We The Best Forever
by DJ Khaled
July 19, 2011
The LA-based band releases its sophomore full-length of noise-driven, psychedelic rock.
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Timez Are Weird These Days
by Theophilus London
July 19, 2011
The Brooklyn-based rapper makes his major-label debut, with producers Dave Sitek and John Hill.
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Hello Cruel World
by Sole and the Skyrider Band
July 19, 2011
Anticon cofounder Tim Holland releases his third album with the Skyrider Band.
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Family and Friends
by Serengeti
July 19, 2011
Chicago-based David Cohn's latest album as Serengeti was produced by Why's Yoni Wolf and Owen Ashworth.
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100 Percent Publishing
by Wiley
July 19, 2011
The seventh studio album by the English producer and rapper was written, produced, and mastered entirely by Wiley.
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Sorry 4 the Wait
by Lil Wayne
July 13, 2011
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).
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The Kickback
by Cali Swag District
July 12, 2011
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.
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BlackenedWhite
by MellowHype
July 12, 2011
The duo that comprises Odd Future members Hodgy Beats and Left Brain releases its second studio album on Fat Possum.
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When Fish Ride Bicycles
by The Cool Kids
July 12, 2011
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.
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Rainforest
by Clams Casino
July 5, 2011
Producer Mike Volpe's follow-up to his instrumental mixtape is his latest five-track EP.
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