Album Releases by Genre
Legends Never Die
by R.A. the Rugged Man
April 30, 2013
The first album in nine years for the New York rapper includes guest appearance from Brother Ali, Amalie Bruun, Eamon, Hopsin, Krizz Kaliko, Talib Kweli, Masta Ace, Sadat X, Tech N9ne, and Vinnie Paz.
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Acid Rap
by Chance the Rapper
April 30, 2013
The second mixtape for the Chicago rapper features guest appearances from Action Bronson, Ab-Soul, BJ The Chicago Kid, and Childish Gambino.
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Authentic
by LL Cool J
April 30, 2013
The actor/rapper's first release in four years features guest appearances from such artists as Travis Barker, Bootsy Collins, Chuck D, Monica, Tom Morello, Brad Paisley, Seal, Snoop Dogg, Eddie Van Halen, and Charlie Wilson.
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Danish & Blue
by Lilacs & Champagne
April 23, 2013
The second full-length release for the music project from Grails members Alex Hall and Emil Amos includes samples of sounds from Scandinavian porn and b-movies from the 1960s.
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Black on Blonde
by k-os
April 23, 2013
Black Thought, Sebastien Grainger, Corey Hart, Jay Malinowski, Travie McCoy, Sam Roberts, Saukrates, and Shad guests on the double-album release from the Canadian rapper that features rap tracks on one disc and rock songs on the other.
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#willpower
by will.i.am
April 23, 2013
The fourth solo studio release for the Black Eyed Peas members includes guest appearances from Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Miley Cyrus, Skylar Grey, Nicole Scherzinger, Eva Simons, and Britney Spears.
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Twelve Reasons to Die
by Ghostface Killah
April 16, 2013
Produced by Adrian Younge, the concept album from the Wu-Tang rapper Ghostface Killah is about a drug lord in 1960s Italy.
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Indicud
by Kid Cudi
April 16, 2013
The third full-length studio release for the producer-rapper features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, Michael Bolton, Haim, Father John Misty, King Chip, Kendrick Lamar, RZA, and Too Short.
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Float
by Styles P
April 16, 2013
Produced by Scram Jones, the sixth studio release for the New York rapper features guest appearances from Jadakiss, NORE, Raekwon, and Sheek Louch.
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Hotel California
by Tyga
April 9, 2013
The third studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from such artist as 2 Chainz, Chris Brown, Jadakiss, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Game, and Wiz Khalifa.
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Wolf
by Tyler, The Creator
April 2, 2013
The third full-length studio release from the Odd Future rapper features guest appearances from such artists as Erykah Badu, Hodgy Beats, Frank Ocean, Pharrell, Laetitia Sadier, and Earl Sweatshirt.
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The Ascent
by Wiley
April 1, 2013
The ninth studio release for the British grime artist features guest appearances from such artists as Far East Movement, French Montana, Ghetts, Kano, Lethal Bizzle, Ms D, Emeli Sandé, Tinchy Stryder, and Tulisa.
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I Am Not a Human Being II
by Lil Wayne
March 26, 2013
2 Chainz, Drake, Future, Soulja Boy, and Trina are some of the guests on the 10th full-length studio release for the New Orleans rapper.
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NoYork!
by Blu
March 26, 2013
Originally set to be released in 2011 with Warner Bros., the sixth solo studio release for the Los Angeles rapper featuring production from Daedalus, Dibia$e, Exile, Flying Lotus, Madlib, and Samiyam is finally released as York.
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The Nacirema Dream
by Papoose
March 26, 2013
Erykah Badu, Ron Browz, DJ Premier, Jadakiss, Jim Jones, Mavado, Mobb Deep, and Remy Ma guest on the debut studio release for the Brooklyn rapper, first announced back in 2006.
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Beautiful Death Machine
by Swollen Members
March 19, 2013
The tenth release for the Canadian rap group features guest appearances from Apathy, Celph Titled, Esoteric, Ill Bill, Slaine, Snake The rapper, and Vinnie Paz.
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We Will Not Harm You
by Dobie
February 19, 2013
The British bass artist's instrumental release integrates hip-hop with a variety of music styles including electronic, Latin, jazz, and soul.
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Czarface
by Inspectah Deck
February 19, 2013
The collaboration between Wu-Tang Clan's Inspectah Deck, 7L, and Esoteric features guest appearances by Action Bronson, Cappadonna, Ghostface Killah, Roc Marciano, Mr. MFN eXquire, Oh No, and Vinnie Paz
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For Professional Use Only [Mixtape]
by AraabMuzik
February 15, 2013
The 20-track instrumental mixtape from the Dipset producer was released as a free download.
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No Love Lost
by Joe Budden
February 5, 2013
The third solo release for the Slaughterhouse rapper features guest appearances from such artists as Lloyd Banks, Fabolous, French Montana, Lil Wayne, Omarion, Royce Da 5'9", Twista, and Wiz Khalifa.
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Tape One [EP]
by Young Fathers
January 22, 2013
Originally released online in 2012, the eight-track EP is the debut release for the Scottish rap trio.
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Long.Live.A$AP
by A$AP Rocky
January 15, 2013
2 Chainz, Action Bronson, Big K.R.I.T., Danny Brown, Drake, Joey Bada$$, Kendrick Lamar, Santigold, Schoolboy Q, Skrillex, and Yelawolf guest on the official debut studio release for the New York rapper.
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Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head
by T.I.
December 18, 2012
The eighth full-length studio album for the Atlanta rapper includes guest appearances from such artists as Akon, Andre 3000, ASAP Rocky, Cee Lo Green, R. Kelly, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, and Pink.
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Finally Rich
by Chief Keef
December 18, 2012
The debut full-length studio album for the Chicago rapper includes guest appearances from such artist as 50 Cent, French Montana, Lil Reese, Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa, and Young Jeezy.
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Selling My Soul
by Masta Killa
December 11, 2012
The third solo release for the Wu-Tang Clan member features guest appearances from Kurupt and Ol' Dirty Bastard (posthumously).
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Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors
by Big Boi
December 11, 2012
The second solo release for the OutKast rapper features guest appearances from such artists as A$AP Rocky, B.o.B, Kid Cudi, Killer Mike, Little Dragon, Ludacris, Phantogram, Kelly Rowland, T.I., and Wavves.
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Jesus Piece
by Game
December 11, 2012
The fifth studio release for California rapper The Game features guest appearances from such artists as 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Chris Brown, J. Cole, Common, Jamie Foxx, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Tyga, Kanye West, and Wiz Khalifa.
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Rage Against the Machine XX [20th Anniversary Edition]
by Rage Against the Machine
November 27, 2012
The self-titled 1992 debut album from Rage Against the Machine is reissued and remastered. Additional B-sides, songs from the band's demo tape, and DVDs are included on the special edition/deluxe box set versions.
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Wu Block
by Wu Block
November 27, 2012
The collaboration between Ghostface Killah and Sheek Louch features guest appearances by Cappadonna, Erykah Badu, as well as members of Wu-Tang (GZA, Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa, Method Man, Raekwon) and The Lox/D-Block (Styles P and Jadakiss).
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GMB
by Pac Div
November 27, 2012
The second full-length studio release for the rap trio includes guest appearances by Blu, Kurupt, Kendrick Lamar, and Mac Miller.
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Global Warming
by Pitbull
November 19, 2012
Christina Aguilera, Chris Brown, Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, The Wanted, and Usher are some of the guests on the seventh studio album for the Miami rapper.
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Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded--the Re-Up
by Nicki Minaj
November 19, 2012
The pop rapper reissues her second release with eight new tracks featuring guest appearances by Thomas Brinx, Cassie, Ciara, Lil Wayne, Parker, and Tyga.
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Rare Chandeliers [Mixtape]
by Action Bronson
November 15, 2012
The Alchemist produces the second mixtape in 2012 for the New York chef-turned-rapper.
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Wild Water Kingdom [Mixtape]
by Heems
November 14, 2012
The second mixtape of 2012 for the New York rapper features guest appearances from Bodega Bamz, Childish Gambino, Lakutis, and Safe.
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Reloaded
by Roc Marciano
November 13, 2012
The New York rapper produced ten of the 15 tracks on his second full-length solo album that also features production from The Alchemist, The Arch Druids, Q-Tip, and Ray West.
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Power & Passion [EP]
by Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire
November 13, 2012
After releasing three mixtapes, the Brooklyn rapper signed with Universal Republic and this six-track EP is his debut on label.
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The Solution
by 9th Wonder
November 13, 2012
The third collaboration between 9th Wonder and Buckshot includes guest appearances by Dyme-A-Duzin and Rapsody.
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The Evil Empire of Everything
by Public Enemy
November 6, 2012
The second release in 2012 for the rap group features guest appearances by such artists as Gerald Albright, Sheila Brody, Davy DMX, Ziggy Marley, Tom Morello, and Henry Rollins.
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The Greatest Story Never Told, Chapter 2: Bread And Circuses
by Saigon
November 6, 2012
The second release for the Brooklyn rapper features such guests as Marsha Ambrosius, Chamillionaire, Corbett, Lecrae, stic.man of Dead Prez, and Styles P.
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The Life & Times Of...
by The Hot 8 Brass Band
November 6, 2012
This is the second full-length release from the New Orleans brass band.
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MHz Legacy
by MHz Legacy
November 6, 2012
Ohio rappers Copywrite, RJD2, Tage Future, and Jakki Da Motamouth return as MHz Legacy (Camu Tao passed away in 2008) to release its debut full-length.
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Mic Tyson
by Sean Price
October 30, 2012
The third full-length studio release from the Brooklyn rapper includes such guests and producers as Pharoahe Monch, The Alchemist, 9th Wonder, and Khrysis.
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Dreams and Nightmares
by Meek Mill
October 30, 2012
After a number of well-received mixtapes, the Philadelphia rapper releases his debut full-length studio album featuring guest appearances by Mary J. Blige, Drake, Kirko Bangz, John Legend, Louie V, Nas, Rick Ross, Trey Songz, and Wale.
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Cee Lo's Magic Moment
by Cee Lo Green
October 30, 2012
The pop-soul singer and since 2011, vocal coach/judge on NBC's The Voice releases a Christmas album featuring Christina Aguilera, The Muppets, Straight No Chaser, Rod Stewart, and Trombone Shorty as guest singers.
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Sorry To Bother You
by The Coup
October 30, 2012
The sixth release from the Oakland, California, hip hop group led by Boots Riley features guests such as Das Racist, Joe Henry, Jolie Holland, Japanther, Killer Mike, and Justin Sane of Anti-Flag.
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Dedication 4 [Mixtape]
by Lil Wayne
October 23, 2012
The fourth Dedication mixtape from the rapper and DJ Drama includes guest appearances from Birdman, J Cole, Nicki Minaj, and Young Jeezy.
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The Man with the Iron Fists [OST]
by RZA
October 23, 2012
The Wu Tang's RZA releases a soundtrack to his martial arts film of the same name featuring tracks by such artists as The Black Keys, Ghostface Killah, Freddie Gibbs, Method Man, Pharoahe Monch, Kanye West, and Wiz Khalifa.
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God of the Serengeti
by Vinnie Paz
October 23, 2012
The second solo release for the Italian-American rapper features guest appearances from such artists as Immortal Technique, Kool G Rap, Mobb Deep, and Scarface.
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Good Kid, M.A.A.D City
by Kendrick Lamar
October 22, 2012
The official major label debut studio album for the Compton rapper features guest appearances from Dr. Dre, Drake, Jay Rock, And MC Eiht.
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Bossalinis & Fooliyones
by Main Attrakionz
October 22, 2012
The official studio release for the Oakland, California rap duo of Squadda B and MondreMAN features guest appearances from DaVinci, Gucci Mane, Mon$ta, and Shady Blaze.
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We Don't Even Live Here
by P.O.S
October 22, 2012
The fourth release for the Minnesota punk-rapper features guest appearances by Astronautalis, Isaac Gale of Marijuana Deathsquads, Mike Mictlan, Sims, and Justin Vernon of Bon Iver.
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Alone Together
by Karriem Riggins
October 22, 2012
Jazz, hip hop, electronic, rock, and funk are just some of the music styles influences on the debut solo 34-track release from the jazz drummer and hip hop producer.
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Don't Be Scared
by DJ Vadim
October 16, 2012
The sixth release for Russian-born DJ Vadim incorporates dancehall, electronic, soul, and hip hop sounds.
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There Were Seven
by The Herbaliser
October 16, 2012
The seventh release for the funk and hip-hop duo of Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba features Hannah Clive, George the Poet, Teenburger, and Twin Peaks as guest artists.
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Country, God or the Girl
by K'NAAN
October 16, 2012
The third full-length release for the Somalian-Canadian rapper features guest appearances from such artists as Bono, Nell Furtado, Nas, Keith Richards, and will.i.am.
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Napalm
by Xzibit
October 9, 2012
The seventh studio release for the rapper is his first since 2006's Full Circle and features such guests as David Banner, Bishop Lamont, E-40, Game, Prodigy, and Wiz Khalifa.
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Numbers
by MellowHype
October 9, 2012
Earl Sweatshirt, Mike G, and Frank Ocean guest on the third studio album from the rap duo of Hodgy Beats and producer Left Brain.
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The Heist
by Ryan Lewis
October 9, 2012
The debut release for Seattle rapper Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis features such guests as Ab-Soul, Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses, ScHoolboy Q, and Allen Stone.
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A Dream Deferred
by Skyzoo
October 9, 2012
The second studio release for the Brooklyn rapper features guest appearances by Raheem DeVaughn, Freeway, Jill Scott, and Talib Kweli.
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Lace Up
by MGK
October 9, 2012
The official debut full-length release for Cleveland's Machine Gun Kelly features such guests as Bun B, DMX, Lil Jon, Tech N9ne, Twista, Waka Flocka Flame, and Young Jeezy.
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Quality Street Music
by DJ Drama
October 2, 2012
The fourth studio release for the Philadelphia rapper features a gamut of guest artists including: 2 Chainz, Birdman, Gucci Mane, Jadakiss, Kendrick Lamar, Ludacris, Meek Mill, T.I., and Young Jeezy.
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Food & Liquor, Vol. 2: the Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1
by Lupe Fiasco
September 25, 2012
Lupe Fiasco's third album was self-produced and features guest appearances by Bilal, Casey Benjamin, Guy Sebastian, Jane $$$, Jason Evigan, and Poo Bear.
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Payback
by Danny!
September 25, 2012
The seventh studio album for the rapper features guest appearances from such artists as Agallah, El-P, Lil B, Phonte, Questlove, Res, and Swiss Beatz.
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This Generation
by Murs
September 25, 2012
Beatnik & K-Salaam produced this debut collaboration between California hip-hop artists Murs and Fashawn.
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Reconstructed: The Best of DJ Shadow
by DJ Shadow
September 25, 2012
The compilation collects together some of the DJ Shadow's hits and rare tracks, plus two new tracks.
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Cruel Summer
by Various Artists
September 18, 2012
This studio compilation album features artists from the G.O.O.D. Music label and guest appearances from others including: Kanye West, Jay Z, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Push T, R. Kelly, Common, Kid Cudi, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, DJ Khaled, Ma$e, and Teyana Taylor.
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First of a Living Breed
by Homeboy Sandman
September 18, 2012
The third full-length release for the new York rapper was producer by Jonwayne and is his first on the Stones Throw label.
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Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color
by Brother Ali
September 18, 2012
Produced by Jake One, the fifth album for the Minnesota rapper features guest appearances from Dr. Cornell West, Amir Sulaiman, Choklate, and Tone Trezure.
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Somethin' 'Bout Kreay
by Kreayshawn
September 17, 2012
The Oakland rapper's debut full-length studio release features such guest artists as 2 Chainz, Diplo, and Kid Cudi.
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Rinse Presents: Royal-T
by Royal-T
September 11, 2012
The debut full-length release for the grime producer Mark Taylor features guest appearances by Ruby Lee Ryder, MC P Money, Roska, and Terror Danjah.
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Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them
by Blu & Exile
September 4, 2012
The rap duo return with a follow-up to their 2007 debut release, Below The Heavens.
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The Circle in the Square
by Flobots
August 28, 2012
This is the third full-length release from the Denver rap-rock band.
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This Time
by Beanie Sigel
August 28, 2012
The latest album from the Philadelphia rapper was recorded just before he was to report to prison for tax evasion. It features guest appearances from Akon, Game, Junior Reid, Oliver Laing, State Property, Corey Latif Williams, and Young Chris.
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Ill Manors
by Plan B
August 21, 2012
The third release for the British musician is a companion piece to the film he wrote and directed, also named Ill Manors.
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God Forgives, I Don't
by Rick Ross
July 31, 2012
The fifth studio album for the rapper features guest appearances by such artists as Andre 3000, Dr. Dre, Drake, Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Ne-Yo, Omarion, Usher, and Wale.
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Life's Quest
by Eightball
July 24, 2012
The latest solo album from the Memphis rapper features guest appearances by 2 Chainz, Big K.R.I.T., and Angie Stone.
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Raw Money Raps
by Jeremiah Jae
July 24, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the New York-born rapper/producer.
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Life is Good
by Nas
July 17, 2012
Mary J. Blige, Anthony Hamilton, Miguel, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz, and the late Amy Winehouse are guests on the tenth release for the rapper.
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Russian Roulette
by The Alchemist
July 17, 2012
Alan Maman moves from the producer chair to the mic for his third solo album as The Alchemist that includes guest appearances from such artists as Action Bronson, Danny Brown, Guilty Simpson, Fashawn, Roc Marciano, and Schoolboy Q.
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Reservation [Mixtape]
by Angel Haze
July 17, 2012
The Brooklyn rapper's 14-track mixtape featuring guest appearances by Kool A.D. and Nicole Wray was released for free on the Internet.
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Skelethon
by Aesop Rock
July 10, 2012
The sixth full-length studio solo release for the San Francisco-based rapper features guest appearances from the Moldy Peaches' Kimya Dawson, Allyson Baker of Dirty Ghosts, and Rob Sonic.
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Wild Ones
by Flo Rida
July 3, 2012
The latest album from the rapper Flo Rida features guest appearances by Georgi Kay, LMFAO, Sia, and Jennifer Lopez.
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H.N.I.C., Pt. 3
by Prodigy [of Mobb Deep]
July 3, 2012
The third release of Prodigy's H.N.I.C. series features guest appearances from Boogz Boogetz, Esther, Havoc, T.I., Vaughn Anthony, Willie Taylor of Day 26, and Wiz Khalifa.
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Maybach Music Group Presents: Self Made, Vol. 2
by Various Artists
June 26, 2012
The second volume of the rap release from the Maybach Music Group features tracks with Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill, T.I., Nas, Stalley, Omarion, Wiz Khalifa, and T-Pain.
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C.A.R.
by Serengeti
June 26, 2012
The latest release from Chicago rapper David Cohen as Serengeti (he also releases albums under the name Kenny Dennis) was recorded with Odd Nosdam and DJ/producer Jel.
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Microscope
by Riz MC
June 19, 2012
Self-released in 2011, the album was re-releaased in 2012 with additional remixes of the actor Riz Ahmed's debut album.
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Let It Go
by House Shoes
June 19, 2012
Black Milk, Danny Brown, and Guilty Simpson are some of the guests on the Los Angeles-based hip hop DJ who began his career in Detroit.
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Attractive Sin
by Del the Funky Homosapien
June 19, 2012
Del the Funky Homosapien's latest album features his collaboration with the with New Jersey producers, Parallel Thought.
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Rugby Thompson
by Smoke DZA
June 19, 2012
The New York rapper's latest release was produced by Harry Fraud.
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Triple F Life: Friends, Fans and Family
by Waka Flocka Flame
June 12, 2012
The second full-length studio album from Waka Flocka Flame features guest appearances from such artists as B.o.B., Drake, Flo Rider, Ludacris, Nicki Minaj, and Trey Songz.
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Mysterious Phonk: The Chronicles of Spaceghostpurrp
by SpaceGhostPurrp
June 12, 2012
The debut full-length studio album for the Miami-based producer/rapper who also worked with A$AP Rocky and Wiz Khalifa, contains new material and re-recorded tracks from his mixtapes.
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1991 [EP]
by Azealia Banks
June 12, 2012
The debut four-track EP for the New York rapper includes dance elements.
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Express Yourself [EP]
by Diplo
June 12, 2012
The six-track EP from the DJ/producer/artist features guest appearances by Nicky Da B, Datsik & Sabi, Flinch & My Name Is Kay, Elephant Man & GTA, Billy The Gent & Long Jawns, and Lazerdisk Party Sex.
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G is For Deep
by Doseone
June 11, 2012
The latest solo album for Anticon co-founder Adam Drucker is his first official studio release.
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Love & Danger
by Kool Keith
June 5, 2012
The latest solo release from the rapper who began his career as a member of the Ultramagnetic MCs.
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Live from the Underground
by Big K.R.I.T.
June 5, 2012
The Mississippi-born rapper's debut studio album was delayed from its original release in the fall of 2011 due to legal issues. The 16 track release features guest appearances by such artists as Bun B, B.B. King, Devin the Dude, Melanie Fiona, and Ludacris.
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Ohnomite
by Oh No
June 5, 2012
The latest solo album for producer/MC Oh No utilizes sound samples from the soundtracks of Rudy Ray Moore's blaxpoitation films.
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Machines That Make Civilization Fun
by Bigg Jus
June 5, 2012
The first album of new material from the rapper in seven years tackles political issues.
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Hope in Dirt City
by Cadence Weapon
May 29, 2012
The third album for the Canadian rapper who also was named Edmonton's poet laureate in 2009 was self-produced.
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Cancer4Cure
by El-P
May 22, 2012
The third solo album for producer El-P features guest appearances by Danny Brown, Interpol’s Paul Banks, Islands' Nick Diamonds, and Killer Mike.
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