Album Releases by Genre
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From the Corner to the Block
by Galactic
August 21, 2007
The sixth CD from the New Orleans funk/jazz outfit includes guests Lyrics Born, The Coup's Boots Riley, Digable Planets' Ladybug Mecca, Juvenile, Jurassic 5's Chali 2na, Mr. Lif, and Gift of Gab from Blackalicious.
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How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul?
by Public Enemy
August 7, 2007
The New York rap group's latest album.
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Finding Forever
by Common
July 31, 2007
The seventh album produced by Kanye West (who also guests on one track), features appearances from Lily Allen, DJ Premier, D'Angelo, and Bilal.
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T.I. Vs T.I.P.
by T.I.
July 3, 2007
The fifth studio album for the Atlanta rapper includes Alfamega, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, Eminem, and Nelly as guests.
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The Mix-Up
by Beastie Boys
June 26, 2007
Money Mark guests on this all-instrumental, post-punk-influenced, 12-track set for the veteran hip-hop outfit.
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Desire
by Pharoahe Monch
June 26, 2007
After eght years Pharoah Monch returns with his new album.
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Maths + English
by Dizzee Rascal
June 5, 2007
Lily Allen and the Arctic Monkeys guest on the UK artist's third album.
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Human The Death Dance
by Sage Francis
May 8, 2007
The underground rapper/poet returns with his second album for Epitaph, joined by guests Buck 65, Jolie Holland and Mark Isham.
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Strength & Loyalty
by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
May 8, 2007
The Game, Akon, Twista, Mariah Carey and Bow Wow help with vocals--as does jailed group member Flesh-N-Bone--on the latest comeback attempt from the trio. Jermaine Dupri and will.i.am are among the producers.
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The Undisputed Truth
by Brother Ali
April 10, 2007
Atmosphere's Ant produces the Minnesota rapper's long-awaited follow-up to his 2003 debut 'Shadows On The Sun.'
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Timbaland Presents Shock Value
by Timbaland
April 3, 2007
The Hives, Fall Out Boy, Elton John, Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado are among the guests on the prolific hip-hop producer's latest solo disc.
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Buck The World
by Young Buck
March 27, 2007
Eminem, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and Hi-Tek are among the producers on the rapper's second LP. Young Jeezy, T.I. and Snoop Dogg also guest.
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Red Gone Wild: Thee Album
by Redman
March 27, 2007
The rapper's delayed follow-up to 2001's 'Malpractice' was produced by Timbaland, Eminem, Erick Sermon, Scott Storch, and Rockwilder. Method Man and Nate Dogg also guest.
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Music Is My Savior
by Mims
March 27, 2007
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.
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Return Of The Mac
by Prodigy [of Mobb Deep]
March 27, 2007
This solo release (somewhere between a mixtape and a true album) for the Mobb Deep rapper was produced by the Alchemist.
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I'll Sleep When You're Dead
by El-P
March 20, 2007
El-P's long-anticipated second solo disc features collaborations with Cat Power, Trent Reznor, Matt Sweeney, Aesop Rock, and The Mars Volta.
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Ruff Draft [Reissue]
by J Dilla aka Jay Dee
March 20, 2007
The second posthumous release from the acclaimed hip-hop producer, this double-disc set is actually a greatly-expanded resissue of his hard-to-find 2003 EP of the same name.
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Abandoned Language
by Dälek
February 27, 2007
The experimental, often noisy hip-hop duo (former third member Still has left the group) from New Jersey returns with a follow-up to 2005's 'Absence.'
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Atlantis: Hymns For Disco
by k-os
February 20, 2007
Toronto's Kheaven Brereton returns with his third studio album of indie hip-hop mixed with a variety of other genres.
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Roadkill Overcoat
by Busdriver
January 30, 2007
Los Angeles rapper Regan Farquhar returns with an album produced by Boom Bip and DJ Nobody.
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True Magic [First Version]
by Mos Def
December 29, 2006
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.
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Hip Hop Is Dead
by Nas
December 19, 2006
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.
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More Fish
by Ghostface Killah
December 12, 2006
This quick follow-up to 'Fishscale' includes production work from Pete Rock, Madlib and Hi-Tek.
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The Inspiration
by Young Jeezy
December 12, 2006
The Atlanta rapper's second Def Jam album includes contributions from Three 6 Mafia, Timbaland, Ludacris, T.I., and Young Buck.
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Eminem Presents: The Re-Up
by Eminem
December 5, 2006
Originally intended as an underground mixtape, this Eminem-curated disc--which includes 7 songs performed by Mr. Mathers himself, as well as cuts featuring 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Obie Trice and Bizarre--wound up with an official release.
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Breaking Kayfabe
by Cadence Weapon
November 28, 2006
The debut album from the Canadian rapper, who has also remixed songs for Lady Sovereign and Ciara.
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Hell Hath No Fury
by Clipse
November 28, 2006
This long-delayed second album for Virginia brothers Malice and Pusha T was produced in full by The Neptunes.
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Kingdom Come
by Jay-Z
November 21, 2006
Forget retirement. The legendary rapper and Def Jam head has resurfaced after a three-year hiatus, with an album that finds him joined by some of the biggest names in hip-hop (Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, Kanye West) and alt-rock (Coldplay's Chris Martin).
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Tha Blue Carpet Treatment
by Snoop Dogg
November 21, 2006
Dr. Dre, Timbaland and the Neptunes are among the producers for an album that finds Snoop joined by The Game, Stevie Wonder, Ice Cube, R. Kelly, Brandy, and others.
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Doctor's Advocate
by The Game
November 14, 2006
The rapper's second album is missing contributions from the Dr. Dre / Eminem / 50 Cent clan who helped power 'The Documentary' to success, but it does feature production work by Kanye West, Just Blaze and Swizz Beatz.
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Public Warning
by Lady Sovereign
October 31, 2006
The South London grime artist becomes Def Jam's very first female MC with the release of this solo debut LP.
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Playing With Fire
by Kevin Federline
October 31, 2006
Now that Britney has dumped him, all he has is his music. Ouch.
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Press Play
by Diddy
October 17, 2006
The artist currently known as Diddy's first release in five years features production by will.i.am, Pharrell, Just Blaze and Kanye West, with a huge roster of contributors including Christina Aguilera, Brandy, Jamie Foxx, Big Boi, Nas, Mary J. Blige, and Fergie.
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Rotten Apple
by Lloyd Banks
October 10, 2006
This second solo disc for the G-Unit rapper includes contributions from 50 Cent, Young Buck and Mobb Deep.
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Mr. Brown
by Sleepy Brown
October 3, 2006
This is the debut LP for the Atlanta-based singer best known for his work with OutKast and as a member of the Organized Noize crew.
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For Hero: For Fool
by Subtle
October 3, 2006
The anticon crew that includes Doseone--and, fortunately, the nearly-killed Dax Pierson--makes the jump to a more major label (EMI/Astralwerks) for the first time.
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Release Therapy
by Ludacris
September 26, 2006
Kanye West, Pharrell Williams and Timbaland are among the producers on the rapper's fifth disc, which also includes appearances by Nelly and R. Kelly.
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The Outsider
by DJ Shadow
September 19, 2006
Following acclaimed, sample-driven efforts 'Endtroducing' and 'The Private Press,' 'The Outsider' detours DJ Shadow into more conventional hip-hop, with rappers such as David Banner and Q-Tip guesting.
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Hoodstar
by Chingy
September 19, 2006
Timbaland, Jermaine Dupri, and Kwame are among the producers on the rapper's third album, which also includes an appearance by Three 6 Mafia.
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Food & Liquor
by Lupe Fiasco
September 19, 2006
Championed by Jay-Z and Kanye West, the Chicago MC finally makes his full-length debut with this 16-track disc.
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Game Theory
by The Roots
August 29, 2006
The hip-hop collective's eighth album is their first for Def Jam records, and also features the return to the group of rapper Malik B.
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4:21 ... The Day After
by Method Man
August 29, 2006
The Wu-Tang star's fourth solo album includes contributions from Ol' Dirty Bastard, RZA, Ginuwine and Raekwon.
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Idlewild
by Outkast
August 22, 2006
The mega-stars follow 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below' with their own 'Purple Rain,' a sure-to-be-huge (and definitely all over the musical map) soundtrack to their movie musical of the same name.
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The Shining
by J Dilla aka Jay Dee
August 22, 2006
This posthumous release--the late James Yancey's third solo album--was near completion at the time of his February 2006 death. Unlike 'Donuts,' this disc (featuring appearances by Madlib, Busta Rhymes and Common) is largely based on live instrumentation rather than samples.
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Second Round's On Me
by Obie Trice
August 15, 2006
Eminem, 50 Cent, and Nate Dogg are among the guests on the Detroit rapper's second release.
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Made In Brooklyn
by Masta Killa
August 8, 2006
Members of the Wu-Tang Clan guest on their fellow member's second solo disc. The roster of producers includes Pete Rock and MF Doom.
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Year Of The Dog... Again
by DMX
August 1, 2006
The rapper's sixth album includes production work from Scott Storch and Swizz Beatz.
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Feedback
by Jurassic 5
July 25, 2006
Mos Def and the Dave Matthews Band guest on the hip-hop group's first release in four years, which finds them now working without Cut Chemist.
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In My Mind
by Pharrell Williams
July 25, 2006
One-half of the superstar production duo The Neptunes, Pharrell steps into the limelight with this long-delayed solo debut, which mixes both rap and R&B and includes collaborations Kanye West, Gwen Stefani, and Jay-Z.
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Yell Fire!
by Michael Franti & Spearhead
July 25, 2006
Pink and Sly & Robbie guest on the latest Spearhead offering, which was produced by Michael Franti with Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys) and mixes reggae, hip-hop and R&B.
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The Audience's Listening
by Cut Chemist
July 11, 2006
This is the solo debut for the veteran turntablist / DJ / producer, formerly of Jurassic 5.
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The Return Of Dr. Octagon
by Dr. Octagon
June 27, 2006
Kool Keith's second Dr. Octagon album follows a full decade after his first, with production this time handled by One Watt Sun.
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Who Needs Actions When You Got Words
by Plan B
June 26, 2006
'Actions' is the first album for UK grime artist Plan B (aka Ben Drew), who has drawn comparisons to both Eminem and The Streets' Mike Skinner (which often happens when you are white and kinda rap), although his music is more eclectic than either of those artists.
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Mo'Mega
by Mr. Lif
June 13, 2006
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.
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The Big Bang
by Busta Rhymes
June 13, 2006
Missy Elliott, will.i.am, Nas, and Stevie Wonder are among the guests on the veteran rapper's first effort in four years.
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Laugh Now, Cry Later
by Ice Cube
June 6, 2006
The rapper-turned-actor-turned-rapper's first album in six years features contributions from Scott Storch, Swizz Beatz and Snoop Dogg.
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St. Elsewhere
by Gnarls Barkley
May 9, 2006
This is the highly-anticipated debut release for the pairing of Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo.
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Blood Money
by Mobb Deep
May 2, 2006
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.'
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The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living
by The Streets
April 25, 2006
Unlike his previous release (which told an album-length story about a fictitious character), Mike Skinner's third Streets album is autobiographical in nature, dealing with the myriad problems that result from being rich and famous.
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Pick A Bigger Weapon
by The Coup
April 25, 2006
Audioslave's Tom Morello is among the musicians providing the framework for the politically-charged rap duo's first release in five years.
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Todd Smith
by LL Cool J
April 11, 2006
Mary J. Blige, Ginuwine, Juelz Santana, Timbaland, Pharrell, and other stars guest on the latest release from the veteran rapper known to his parents as James Todd Smith.
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Things Go Better With RJ And Al
by Soul Position
April 4, 2006
The duo of RJD2 and Blueprint return with a second collaboration.
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The Charm
by Bubba Sparxxx
April 4, 2006
The Ying Yang Twins guest on the Southern rapper's first release for Big Boi's Purple Ribbon label.
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Fishscale
by Ghostface Killah
March 28, 2006
MF Doom, Madlib and Pete Rock lend their production talents to the Wu-Tang member's fifth solo outing, which includes a collaboration with Ne-Yo.
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King
by T.I.
March 28, 2006
Atlanta rapper Tip Harris (who also stars in the current theatrical release "ATL") returns with a fourth album, which finds him joined by Young Jeezy, Jamie Foxx, Pharrell, and Common.
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Murray's Revenge
by Murs
March 21, 2006
The rapper once again collaborates with producer 9th Wonder on this follow-up to 3:16.
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Beat Konducta Vol. 1-2: Movie Scenes
by Madlib
March 21, 2006
The hip-hop producer--unusually recording under his own name--offers a soundtrack to an imaginary movie.
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Soft Money
by Jel
February 28, 2006
A member of Subtle, Themselves and 13 & God, Jel (aka Jeffery James Logan) makes his true solo LP deubt with this 12-track effort. Ms John Soda's Stefanie Bohm, Fog's Andrew Broder, and cLOUDDEAD's Odd Nosdam are among the guests.
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20/20
by Dilated Peoples
February 21, 2006
This is the fourth LP for the underground rap trio of Evidence, Rakaa and DJ Babu.
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Timeless
by Sergio Mendes
February 14, 2006
The legendary Brazilian artist makes a Santana-style comeback for his first album in eight years, teaming with the Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am and a variety of pop, hip-hop and R&B stars, including Erykah Badu, Justin Timberlake, Jill Scott, Black Though, John Legend and more.
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Magnificent City
by Aceyalone
February 7, 2006
'City' finds veteran underground rapper Aceyalone backed by beats from RJD2.
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Donuts
by J Dilla aka Jay Dee
February 7, 2006
Acclaimed hip-hop producer James Yancey released this instrumental disc shortly before his death at the age of 32.
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Run The Road Volume 2
by Various Artists
February 7, 2006
This is the second in a series of compilations showcasing the UK grime scene. Included here are artists such as Kano and Plan B.
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This Is My Demo
by Sway
February 6, 2006
'Demo' is the self-produced debut for British rapper Derek DeSafo.
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Firewater
by Tha Alkaholiks
January 24, 2006
The hip-hop trio's first album in five years is also their final outing as a group.
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Right About Now
by Talib Kweli
November 22, 2005
Mos Def and Jean Grae guest on Kweli's third solo outing.
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Father Divine
by Mike Ladd
November 15, 2005
Professor Ladd's second 2005 release is a punk concept album about religious leader George Baker.
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The Loneliest Punk
by Fatlip
November 1, 2005
This is the long-awaited solo debut LP by the former Pharcyde member.
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Distortion
by REV RUN
October 18, 2005
This 26-minute disc is the first solo album for the Run-D.M.C. M.C., who is better known these days as the Run in MTV's reality show "Run's House."
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Young Adults Against Suicide
by Ninja High School
October 18, 2005
This is the debut LP for the Toronto indie-rap collective (excuse us, the "positive hardcore dance-rap band") led by Matt Collins.
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The Mouse And The Mask
by DangerDoom
October 11, 2005
This collaboration between MF Doom and Danger Mouse includes voices and skits from Cartoon Network's Adult Swim shows. Non-animated folks like Ghostface Killah, Cee-Lo & Talib Kweli also lend a hand.
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Elephant Eyelash
by Why?
October 4, 2005
Indie rap meets indie rock in the latest full-length from Yoni Wolf, who, as on 'Sanddollars,' is now supported by a full band.
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You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having
by Atmosphere
October 4, 2005
The underground hip-hop duo of Slug and Ant return with a new two-disc set.
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The Day After
by Twista
October 4, 2005
Pharrell Williams, Kanye West and Jamie Foxx guest on the MC's follow-up to 'Kamikaze.' Production comes from the likes of Timbaland, Scott Storch and the Neptunes.
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Judgement Days
by Ms. Dynamite
October 3, 2005
This is the U.K. rapper's second album.
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The Craft
by Blackalicious
September 27, 2005
The San Francisco rap duo of Gift of Gab (aka Timothy Parker) and Chief Xcel (Xavier Mosley) return with a third album.
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The Naked Truth
by Lil' Kim
September 27, 2005
The soon-to-be-incarcerated (for perjury) rapper offers a fourth solo disc. Kanye West and Scott Storch are among the producers.
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Certified
by David Banner
September 20, 2005
The Mississippi rapper's fourth album includes appearances by Talib Kweli and Too Short.
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Late Registration
by Kanye West
August 30, 2005
The Grammy-winner returns with a highly-anticpated follow-up to 'The College Dropout,' marking the second installment in a planned four-part series of albums. Jon Brion co-produced, and Brandy, Common, Nas, The Game, Jamie Foxx and Maroon 5's Adam Levine guest.
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Secret House Against The World
by Buck 65
August 1, 2005
The Canadian semi-rapper (think more Beck than Eminem) returns with his first album of all-new material in two years, which includes contributions from DJ D Styles, Chicago post-rockers Tortoise and singer Lesley Feist.
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The Cookbook
by Missy Elliott
July 5, 2005
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.
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Hannicap Circus
by Bizarre
June 28, 2005
The D12 member's debut set features appearances by Big Boi, Raphael Saadiq, Erick Sermon and Obie Trice and production from Eminem and Hi Tek.
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USA (United State Of Atlanta)
by Ying Yang Twins
June 28, 2005
D-Roc and Kaine's fourth disc boasts appearances by Missy Elliott, Mike Jones, Busta Rhymes and Adam Levine (Maroon5).
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Home Sweet Home
by Kano
June 27, 2005
The 19-year-old East London "grime" MC makes his debut with this LP which features contributions from Mike Skinner (The Streets), Diplo and Paul Epworth.
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Burner
by Odd Nosdam
June 14, 2005
The latest solo disc for the anticon producer (best known for his work in cLOUDDEAD) finds him joined by guests Mike Patton, Andrew Broder (Fog), and members of Subtle, Themselves and why?
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Demon Days
by Gorillaz
May 24, 2005
When the comic supergroup's 2001 debut sold an astounding 6 million copies worldwide, a sequel became necessary. Hence 'Demon Days.' Returning leader Damon Albarn (Blur) and new producer Danger Mouse are joined by guests Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays), Ike Turner, MF Doom, De La Soul and Dennis Hopper.
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Be
by Common
May 24, 2005
The rapper's follow-up to 2002's love-it-or-hate-it 'Electric Circus' was produced largely by Kanye West. For some reason, John Mayer guests.
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And Everything Else
by Nobody
May 17, 2005
Indie hip-hop/electronica producer Nobody (aka Elvin Estela) teams with Prefuse 73, Mia Doi Todd and members of Beachwood Sparks on his Plug Research debut.
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See You Next Tuesday
by Fannypack
May 10, 2005
In an attempt to avoid the "one-hit wonder" label, the Brooklyn five-piece that brought "Cameltoe" into the world returns with a second album.
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13 & God
by 13 & God
May 3, 2005
13+God is a collaboration between German rocktronica outfit The Notwist and American indie-rappers Themselves. Also guesting are members of Ms. John Soda, Lali Puna, and cLOUDDEAD; basically, if they're on Morr Music or Anticon, you'll find them here.
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