Album Releases by Genre
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Return Of The Wu & Friends
by Wu-Tang Clan
February 16, 2010
The latest compilation features rare and unreleased remixes produced by Mathematics.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.").
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The Music Scene
by Blockhead
January 12, 2010
This is the third album for the New York-based rapper.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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Til The Casket Drops
by Clipse
December 8, 2009
Pharrell Williams returns to produce (and also guest on) the rap duo's third album.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Echo Party
by Edan
November 23, 2009
Edan mixes a variety of songs from the Traffic Entertainment Group into a 29-minute track.
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The Seventh Seal
by Rakim
November 17, 2009
The rap artist releases his first solo album in ten years.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Unexpected Guests
by DOOM
November 3, 2009
The compilation contains live, bonus, and collaborations tracks from his 10-plus years of releasing music.
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Escape 2 Mars
by Gift of Gab
November 3, 2009
The rapper who was a member of Blackalicious releases his second solo album.
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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.
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Splitting Image
by Kam Moye
October 27, 2009
This is the latest album for the MC formerly known as Supastition.
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Crownsdown
by Themselves
October 20, 2009
The rap duo releases their first studio album in seven years.
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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.
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Go Hard
by Lethal Bizzle
October 5, 2009
The third album for the British-based rapper was produced by The Runners.
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Fluorescent Black
by Anti-Pop Consortium
September 29, 2009
The Anti-Pop Consortium returns to release their first album together in six years.
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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.
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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.
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Eskimo Snow
by Why?
September 22, 2009
The latest album for the California group was recorded during the Alopecia recording sessions.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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![So Far Gone [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/8/ede3cefb0151cc4bde0bba2d3899033e-98.jpg)
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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.
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Survival Skills
by KRS-One & Buckshot
September 15, 2009
KRS-One and Buckshot team up for their first album together.
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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."
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The Blueprint 3
by Jay-Z
September 8, 2009
After seven years, the final album of his Blueprint series is finally released.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Speech Therapy
by Speech Debelle
August 18, 2009
The British artist releases her debut album produced by Wayne Lotek.
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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.
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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.
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No More Heroes
by Solillaquists Of Sound
August 4, 2009
This is the second album for the Orlando, Florida-based hip-hop group.
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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.
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By The Throat
by Eyedea & Abilities
July 21, 2009
The third album for the Minnesota duo is the first release in five years.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Party Rock
by LMFAO
July 7, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the Hollywood-based duo.
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Georgiavania
by Willie Isz
June 30, 2009
Jneiro Jarel and Khujo Goodie team up to release their first album as Willie Isz.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Blaqkout
by DJ Quik & Kurupt
June 9, 2009
This is the first album to feature DJ Quik and Kurupt together.
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Jhelli Beam
by Busdriver
June 9, 2009
This is the second album for Anti label by the rap artist.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Brooklynati
by Tanya Morgan
May 19, 2009
The trio of rappers from Cincinnati, Ohio and Brooklyn, New York, releases its second full-length album.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jigsaw
by Lady Sovereign
April 7, 2009
The British rapper releases her second album on her own label, Midget Records.
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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.
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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.
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Thunderheist
by Thunderheist
March 31, 2009
The duo of producer Grahm Zilla and rapper/singer Isis releases their debut full-length album together.
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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.'
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UGK 4 Life
by UGK
March 31, 2009
With the death of Pimp C in 2007, this is the last album for the UGK.
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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.
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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.
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![The Truth Is Here [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/8/7dd863d6fa35f366a77b4e3c3ed07bfd-98.jpg)
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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.
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Ridin' High
by Keelay & Zaire
March 10, 2009
The debut full-length album for hip-hop producers Kyle "Keelay" Pierce and Tim "Zaire" Lewis.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ashley Walters
by Ashley Walters
February 23, 2009
The "Hustle" actor/singer/rapper releases his latest solo album.
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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.
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![So Far Gone [Mixtape]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/7/90a83bb1f675dc588faccb5987349960-98.jpg)
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So Far Gone [Mixtape]
by Drake
February 13, 2009
The Canadian rapper/actor's mixtape resulted in a record contract with Universal Motown.
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