Rap-Up.com || Rap-Up’s 10 Most Anticipated Albums of 2012

In 2011, music fans witnessed the reign of Nicki Minaj, the rule of hip-hop kings Jay-Z and Kanye West, and the rise of rap’s wildest crew, Odd Future. With 11 months to go in the new year, Rap-Up.com shines a spotlight on this year’s most anticipated hip-hop and R&B releases.

Chris Brown is ready to reignite the clubs with Fortune, T.I. is cooking up more Trouble on his first album since prison, Nicki Minaj is unleashing her feisty alter ego Roman Zolanski on her sophomore set, and Kanye West has everyone on the edge of their seat waiting for the G.O.O.D. Music album.

From the return of veterans Nas, 50 Cent, and Missy Elliott to the great expectations of freshman Frank Ocean, here are 10 albums that are bound to make noise this year.

Chris Brown – Fortune

Chris Brown has been blacklisted by some, hated by many, and criticized by others, but at the end of the day, there’s no denying his talent. While he’s nominated three times at this year’s Grammys, the R&B crooner is gearing up for his fifth album, Fortune. The project has already spawned the scintillating single “Strip” featuring Kevin McCall and the dance floor-ready follow-up “Turn Up the Music.” With a collaboration with Nas and possible assists from Wiz Khalifa and will.i.am, Fortune is shaping up to be another winner for Breezy.

T.I. – Trouble Man

From joining America’s sweetheart Taylor Swift on stage to landing a VH1 reality show (“T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle”) once he ended a prison bid last year, there’s always something to look forward to when it comes to T.I. This year, he’ll deliver his eighth studio album Trouble Man, which comes 11 years after his debut, I’m Serious. Fans got a taste of what’s to come with his recent mixtape F*ck Da City Up, featuring collaborations with Dr. Dre, Young Jeezy, Pusha T, and B.o.B. Details remain scarce on who will join the guest list for Trouble Man, but count on a cameo from Trey Songz, who cut a “club anthem” with Tip and Rico Love.

Missy Elliott – Block Party

It’s been seven years since Missy Elliott released her last album The Cookbook, but she’s finally ready to return. The trailblazing femcee, who revealed a battle with Graves’ disease in 2011, is crafting her seventh effort, tentatively titled Block Party. Expect production from Timbaland and more funky and tripped-out beats reminiscent of her previous efforts Under Construction and Miss E… So Addictive. Though a release date has yet to be announced, early listeners including Ciara, Keri Hilson, and Busta Rhymes have praised the new material. Missy popped up on the remix to Katy Perry’s “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.),” and the rapper’s cameo in J. Cole’s “Nobody’s Perfect” video may just put her back where she belongs.

Kanye West, Mr Hudson, Kid Cudi, and Pusha T

G.O.O.D. Music – TBD

Back in October, Kanye West sent Twitter into a frenzy when he revealed that his G.O.O.D. Music family would be dropping an album in the spring. While there was little else to go on except the under-140-character message, that was all Yeezy’s followers needed to start the countdown. Big Sean, Kid Cudi, John Legend, Pusha T, and Common are likely to appear on the compilation, but the boss has kept mum on details. R&B songbird Marsha Ambrosius recently revealed that not only did she travel to London to record with West, but so did Frank Ocean and Mannie Fresh. Hit-Boy and Mr Hudson are also stepping in to take the project from G.O.O.D. to great.

Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded

The Trinidad-born, Queens-bred MC unveiled a surprising twist when she dropped the title of her sophomore album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, last year. Not only would it be landing on Valentine’s Day, it would also feature her alter ego Roman Zolanski in a starring role. Like many hip-hop releases, the due date has since changed to April 3, but that hasn’t stopped the Best New Artist nominee from working around the clock after she delivered the buzz track “Roman in Moscow.” She recently debuted the Hype Williams-directed visuals for “Stupid Hoe,” and will perform a new song at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. Get ready for Roman’s invasion.

Frank Ocean – TBD

Frank Ocean has not let down listeners since he catapulted to fame last year. The 24-year-old singer-songwriter, who has written for Beyoncé and been called upon by Kanye West and Jay-Z to Watch the Throne, is this generation’s Al Green. The lyrics he pens are heartfelt, more than memorable, and work in most any setting. How’s that for versatility? As an Odd Future affiliate, he possesses the same bold qualities as his Golf Wang brethren, but without the foolery and antics of leader Tyler, the Creator. Critics hailed his stellar debut, Nostalgia, Ultra, and the New Orleans native is wasting no time readying the much-anticipated follow-up. He showcased new material including the Mary J. Blige-sampled “Super Rich Kids” during his brief solo tour last year, and is crafting more “sonic goodies.” Expect Ocean to make big waves this year.

50 Cent – TBD

The G-Unit rapper has been involved in a public battle with Interscope Records, taking to Twitter to bash his label home for providing lackluster support of his new music and even blaming them for leaking his single “Girls Go Wild” featuring Jeremih. He’s since apologized for the outbursts and is moving forward with plans to release his fifth album and possibly another one right after it. To get the buzz building, Fif dropped The Big 10 mixtape in December, an effort full of street-centric tracks reminiscent of his early career. The videos have been watched by millions, reasserting his status as a hip-hop powerhouse. One record that may make the album is the DJ Felli Fel-produced “Lighters” featuring Chris Brown. “It’s probably going to be the biggest record I’ve ever done,” teased the Los Angeles DJ.

Nas – TBD

Eighteen years after a rapper from Queens by the name of Nasty Nas made his debut, he stills remains one of the most respected lyricists in the game. Now 38 years old, Nas is set to deliver his 10th album on Def Jam this year. Anxious fans have been waiting since 2008 for fresh solo material, the last being his untitled album. A four-year wait may be discouraging, but Nas has kept his name relevant by collaborating with Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Common, and Mary J. Blige. God’s son returned to his roots in the video for “Nasty,” which was shot in the Queensbridge projects where he grew up. The Salaam Remi production reminded listeners of the realness of his rhymes, set over a classic boom-bap beat. If it’s any indication of what’s in store, hip-hop heads will not be disappointed.

Brandy – TBD

A Grammy winner with five albums under her belt, it was only a matter of time before veteran vocalist Brandy found her way into a new record deal. Her sixth album, due this May on RCA/Chameleon Records, promises classic R&B with a contemporary twist. She has parted ways with longtime collaborator Rodney Jerkins, who helmed 2008’s Human, and called on today’s top hitmakers including Rico Love, Hit-Boy, Frank Ocean, Chris Brown, Bangladesh, and Tha Bizness. “I wanted to take this opportunity to really try to bring R&B back,” said one of her collaborators Sean Garrett. Kicking off the project is the Rico Love-produced “It All Belongs to Me,” a duet with Monica, which arrives 14 years after “The Boy Is Mine” topped the charts. That plus an assist from Drake may be just what Brandy needs to reclaim her glory days.

Rick Ross – God Forgives, I Don’t

Miami rap kingpin Rick Ross never leaves his fans without music for long. After releasing his fourth album, Teflon Don, in 2010, he dropped a collaborative LP, Self Made, Vol. 1, with his Maybach Music Group signees Wale and Meek Mill. Then there were countless remixes and joint tracks with some of hip-hop’s elite players like Lil Wayne and Drake, and finally the announcement that he was indeed debuting a fifth project, God Forgives, I Don’t. Initially scheduled for release in December, he pushed the album to this year, but not before showing off the Nicki-Minaj assisted “You the Boss” and the Just Blaze-produced “I Love My Bitches.” His new mixtape Rich Forever, which has spawned the Drake-assisted “Stay Schemin’,” dropped at the top of the year featuring everyone from Nas to Kelly Rowland. After a recent studio session in Miami with the legendary Dr. Dre, you can bet on 2012 being the year of the Bawse.

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mumi
January 31st, 2012 at 7:35 am
ok..

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QueenBeeFanatic Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 10:24 am
@mumi, Weeknd, Tyga and Lil’ Kim should be on this list. Also why is Rick Ross there?

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KMart Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 10:50 am
@QueenBeeFanatic, & where my bitch mariah?! Lool ;P

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REAL Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 2:02 pm
@KMart, aint nobody checkin fo Lil Kim, Tyga, or the Weeknd…Mariah is definitely highly regarded…

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Rap_Fan Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 4:33 pm
@KMart, Ludacris and Busta Rhymes ?????????????????????????

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Joyams Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 1:13 pm
@QueenBeeFanatic, because rick ross has been putting out good albums on a regular basis since 2006. And he’s one of the biggest rapper right now. that’s why.

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ATT Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 1:21 pm
@QueenBeeFanatic, …..Lil Kim ain’t releasing shit.

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StarsAreBlind Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 1:36 pm
@ATT, Oop! Lol, I’m still wondering why Rap-up is throwing shade. Everyone else has promo pics, and Nicki Minaj has a bad screenshot from Stupid Hoe.

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Rap_Fan Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 4:32 pm
@QueenBeeFanatic, Ludacris and Busta Rhymes ?????????????????????????

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Rap_Fan Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 4:32 pm
@mumi, Ludacris and Busta Rhymes ?????????????????????????

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MeloRockstarr
January 31st, 2012 at 7:39 am
Miss-ay!!!!!!!

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dexlovesrih Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 8:16 am
@MeloRockstarr, def lookin out for chris,missy,brandy,frank and even nicki

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kevinim_shady
January 31st, 2012 at 7:41 am
uhhhm and where’s obie trice …..

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haha Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 9:35 am
@kevinim_shady, uhhhm, are you for real? obie trice!! haha. thanks for the laugh.

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tee
January 31st, 2012 at 7:41 am
chris,missy,t.i, and brandy are the only ones i care about

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Haters Are Like Crickets They Make Noises But You Never See Them And When You Approach Them They Keep Quiet
January 31st, 2012 at 7:46 am
Brandy & Missy! period. The rest can go smoke rocks for all i care.!

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Drb
January 31st, 2012 at 7:47 am
…….

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Sudden Realization
January 31st, 2012 at 7:55 am
No Weeknd? Wow Rap-Up.

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G20 Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 8:47 am
@Sudden Realization, Exactly what I’m thinking

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Shade Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 9:31 am
@Sudden Realization, No one said anything about a The Weeknd album so why would it be on the list?

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KiKi
January 31st, 2012 at 7:56 am
Brandy…Missy… That is all..

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Mike Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 3:37 pm
@KiKi, D’ANGELO!!!!!!!!

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KiKi
January 31st, 2012 at 7:56 am
P.S. I love both those pictures of Brandy and Missy!

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craig
January 31st, 2012 at 7:57 am
Y’all forgot Ameriie’s new album “Cymatika, Vol. 1″! Ameriie >>>>>>> that list!

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callmeahaterbut.! Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 8:05 am
@craig, Lol boy sit Ameri(i) r u serious
Lmfao

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craig Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 8:19 am
@callmeahaterbut.!,

yeah bitch I’m serious as my 10inch joy in my pants! Ameriie >>>>>>>>>>> Beyonce, other sluts!

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KillBill92 Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 9:57 am
@craig, Who is Amerie? Didn’t she flop like 101 times, wow/

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Jaymalls
January 31st, 2012 at 7:57 am
I guarantee G.O.O.D. The album is going 10x better that everything on this except that Rick Ross album!
Missy shit ain’t coming out this year, so that don’t count!
If Nicki’s 2 singles were any indication… Her album is going 2 b hot do do!!!
Chris last album was mehhh, and a lot of the stuff on his new album were recorded for FAME! #fact
Every1 else on this list only gets 3 characters …

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KillBill92 Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 9:57 am
@Jaymalls, Rick Ross sucks he talks about the same thing for 100 years.

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BLAZE Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 10:39 am
@Jaymalls, Have many seats cause Missy is coming out his year the album is done an getting hela praise from her peers she’s just waiting for the samples to clear. LMAO

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JustSaying Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 11:50 am
@Jaymalls,
LMAO rumors are that Missy Elliott will drop in February.. so you see that seat… at the end of the welfare line?… it got your name on it!
Bitch u BEEN a fan!

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Haters Stay Pressed!! Reply:
February 1st, 2012 at 11:53 am
@Jaymalls, You don’t know what the hell you’re talking about!! Fitst off if F.A.M.E was ‘mehh’ then it wouldn’t have gotten a Grammy nomination!!! F.A.M.E is the second best selling r&b album after Beyonce’s ’4′!

Second, Chris has been in the studio for MONTHS working in new material for Fortune. He’s worked with Nas, Will.I.Am, Wiz Khalifa & more! So all the material for Fortune was NOT recorded back when F.A.M.E!

So sit down somewhere with you #Facts because you don’t know shit!!

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dankingkemp@live.com
January 31st, 2012 at 8:00 am
Wow, this Line Up..)dk

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callmeahaterbut.!
January 31st, 2012 at 8:03 am
Yaaay for Brandy, Missy & Frank Ocean.
I don’t think NOBODYS CHECKING for 50
Anymore :( Nicki need to let Kim be &
put out a hot record big difference from
Her last album:( Chris Brown I really
Dont think this album of his will do well
Like FAME the songs r just blaaah + he
Is going to poppish bring back the Poppin
Chris Brown music. the rest of these ppl
R NON MOTHERFUCKING FACTORS.

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Haters Stay Pressed!! Reply:
February 1st, 2012 at 11:38 am
@callmeahaterbut.!, Shut the hell up bitch! Fortune will do well!!! He’s only released 2 damn songs from this album soo far! ‘Strip’ is his urban single & it’s doing great on urban radio & is top ten on the r&b charts! ‘TUTM’ is getting a GREAT response since its been released & has already been added to major radio stations!!! It is the ONLY pop single he has released this far so WTF do mean he’s going ‘too pop’?! Majority of the songs that have leaked for Fortune are r&b dumbass! You haven’t even heard the album & you are judging it already! Sit the fuck down somewhere!!

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Fanny
January 31st, 2012 at 8:05 am
U completely forgot JoJo’s Jumping Trains. We’ll see her album will be the best album of 2012!!! U also forgot CASSIE!!!! The Queens

my top 10

1. JoJo – Jumping Trains
2. Cassie – TBD
3. Christina Aguilera – TBD
4. Missy Elliott – Block Party
5. Stacie Orrico – TBD
6. Leona Lewis – Glassheart
7. Cheryl Cole – TBD
8. Ashlee Simpson – TBD
9. Pia Toscanp – TBD
10. Delta Goodrem – TBA

GIRLPOWER 2012!!!!

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callmeahaterbut.! Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 8:08 am
@Fanny, Cassie booboo now sit lol girl
Aint nobody checking for her but UUUUU
sorry.

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Fanny Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 9:45 am
@callmeahaterbut.!, I know a lot of people who want cassie’s new lp ;)

Cassie Cassie gogogo

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Kyle Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 9:53 am
@Fanny, I’ll be buying Cassie’s new album if she releases it. I loved her debut and Ryan Leslie killed it on the production.

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Fanny Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 11:35 am
@Kyle, Yeah thanks ;) I also loved her debut ♥ amazing record. The album definitely come this year. 100%!! No push-backs :D

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Phoenix Wright Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 11:54 am
@callmeahaterbut.!, I’m checking for Cassie, now you got two ppl checking for her so you should pull a chair up too =P

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Fanny
January 31st, 2012 at 8:05 am
11. Brandy – TBD ;)

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Craz4rmSA
January 31st, 2012 at 8:19 am
What about ne-yo??

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THE MALEZ
January 31st, 2012 at 8:20 am
NO MONICA????

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Princess Ciara
January 31st, 2012 at 8:26 am
Ciara should have been up here! She’s been trending every week almost on twitter! She’s going to Slay in 2012! I aint worried bout it!!
She’s been the underdog for a minute but truth be told, she’s coming back Strong! #BeleeDat
Hater’s will Deal! Shout out to Ciara!

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Will Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 10:23 am
@Princess Ciara, Thats what yall said with her last album and Fantasy Ride but they both Flopped. Ciara is done her next album wont move records either. it will be a flop.

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Drake&CiaraFan Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 1:08 pm
@Will, Did you not read her letter about label problems #nuffsaid

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Princess Ciara Reply:
February 1st, 2012 at 12:18 am
@Will,

thank you @Drake&CiaraFan!! Yall act like she just did it to herself but truth is Her Record label didnt stand behind her and push her albums. Ciara will do good this year. She’s in LA REID’s Hands, he knows what’s best for her. CSquad will deff be out buying the stores out when her CD drops. Aint that right CSQUAD? Right! So Haterz will deal.

SN to all the Rihanna Fans/Stans… why are yall so pressed about ciara if she’s irrelevant, clearly she got yall feeling some type of way. Its funny too because we got Ciara a #1 album where’s Rihanna’s??? Ill wait. *Crickets*

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LOL
January 31st, 2012 at 8:27 am
Lil Kim

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Audrey Hepburn
January 31st, 2012 at 8:27 am
Only interested in what Frank Ocean, Brandy, and Nas will release…. and maybe Missy too. :)

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Brandon
January 31st, 2012 at 8:29 am
Brandy, Missy, Frank Ocean N ROSS

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mistwalker Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 7:58 pm
@Brandon, id put john legend in my list any day before brandy shes been inconsistent

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@SupraNickMusic
January 31st, 2012 at 8:31 am
I’ll go with..

Frank Ocean
Nas
Rick Ross

And that New Prolific Minds album!! Cheaaa

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3rdto
January 31st, 2012 at 8:32 am
Ya’ll can sleep all u want and disagree till it drops….. But I have a real strong feeling Diggy’s album is about to be dope

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Nick
January 31st, 2012 at 8:37 am
I’m surprised you guys didn’t mention Azealia Banks on here the way you guys keep talking about her. She’s my #3 Most anticipated, and where is Madonna’s? And Iggy Azalia? Damn lol

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Stre3t Danc@
January 31st, 2012 at 8:40 am
FORTUNE is definitely the most anticipated album!! It’s gonna slay lives!

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IkiHav
January 31st, 2012 at 8:41 am
M.I.A.’s 4TH album!

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Cudder
January 31st, 2012 at 8:42 am
chris brownie,please,stop support him.
this men is a fake

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and Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 2:55 pm
@Cudder, Before hating on CB, you really need to read over your comment, spelling, grammer,come on now!

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Stre3t Danc@ Reply:
February 1st, 2012 at 5:22 am
@Cudder, haha that comes from an uneducated mofo, huh? gtfo!

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keri fan
January 31st, 2012 at 8:43 am
WAITING FOR KERI HILSON’S 3RD ALBUM AND BRANDY MONICA TAMIA JAZMINE SULLIVAN LAURYN HILL FANTASIA AND USHER

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Matt Fridrich
January 31st, 2012 at 8:46 am
Excited for everyone of them. Missy Elliot is back!

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uche
January 31st, 2012 at 8:47 am
and where is slaughter house ?

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RUS
January 31st, 2012 at 8:52 am
U CAN TELL THIS WAS DONE BY RAP-UP..SOME OF THESE ALBUMS FOLK AINT CHECKN FOR.

-AINT NOBODY BEEN CHECKN FOR 50 CENT SINCE HIS FIRST ALBUM
- I LOVE MISSY, BUT HER ALBUM AINT ANTICIPATED
- BRANDY…REALLY?
- FRANK OCEAN?…UH OK MAYBE BUT DOUBTFUL
EVERYBODY ELSE IS UNDERSTANDABLE. BUT U GOTTA PUT LUDACRIS UP THERE AND BUSTA B4 ANY OF THOSE CLOWNS I NAMED

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BLAZE Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 10:44 am
@RUS, Missy an Brandy are very Anticipated you must not be on twitter.

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RUS Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 11:30 am
@BLAZE, PAAH MISSY I GOT FAITH IN…BUT BRANDY….EH CANT REMEMBER THE LAST TIME SHE WAS ON POINT SINCE “THE BOY IS MINE” IN ’98

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JustSaying Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 12:00 pm
@RUS,
You must be like 15 if you think Missy is not anticipated!
Is understandable.. the last time she dropped something you was like 9! LMAO
Please.. some of us are tired of Nicki and her bubble gum raps! #MissyElliott2012

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RUS Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 1:29 pm
@JustSaying,

IM 26 I KNO ALL ABOUT MISSY TRUST ME! I LOVE HER TOO IM JUST SAYN UNTIL SHE GET HER BUZZ BACK SHES NOT ALL THAT ANTICIPATED YET.

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@KingKhalilME_ Reply:
February 1st, 2012 at 6:52 am
@RUS, your life should end… Missy is anticipating…. we talent! not talentless… creativeness not wtfness

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T Reply:
February 1st, 2012 at 2:22 pm
@RUS, Your retard. If you saying nobody checking for 50. His Big 10 mixtape is one of 2011′s biggest mixtapes. A video off the mixtape did over 3 million views in 2 days. Come on man. Missy Eliot is probably the dopiest MC Chick of all time. I’m not only questioning your age, but also I am questioning your ears for talent.

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Will
January 31st, 2012 at 8:56 am
WHERE IS LUDAVERSAL ?

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Rill
January 31st, 2012 at 9:04 am
Nice list but a few are missing personally Ameriie, Jojo, and A. Banks, and now M.I.A.
But def on the look for Nas, Brandy, Frank O., and Missy

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Harry UK
January 31st, 2012 at 9:12 am
What about ciara

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Nikki
January 31st, 2012 at 9:19 am
LIL KIM, YOU ARE ON MY LIST!!!!

HOW CAN YOU MAKE A TOP 10 LIST FOR 2012 AND NOT INCLUDE LIL KIM?

RAPUP, YOU ARE OFF BASE FOR THAT!!!

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Tamar Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 3:08 pm
@Nikki, Lil Kim making a album????

Where’s Trina tho

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ThebomB
January 31st, 2012 at 9:22 am
Missy,CiCi,T.I…..got my eyes on u!#bringit

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Triniti
January 31st, 2012 at 9:43 am
The only two albums I’m anticipating are Trouble Man and J. Cole’s sophomore release….

And I really don’t understand what’s so amazing about Frank Ocean.

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Haters Stay Pressed!! Reply:
February 1st, 2012 at 11:57 am
@Triniti, Thank you!!! Frank Ocean is so overrated!!! He can barely sing & his music all sounds like he recorded it when he was on an acid trip!! It all sounds the same. I like the work he’s done with other artist but his own material is blah! He should stick to song writing & producing. That’s where he will see most of his success. No one is checking for his album like that.

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Kyle
January 31st, 2012 at 9:51 am
That would be awesome if we got a new Missy album this year because it’s been so damn long. I’m not really hyping any rap releases this year except Nas and Busta Rhymes. They’ve been my two favorite rappers for years. I’m ready for all the great R&B releases this year: Estelle- “All of Me,” Melanie Fiona- “The MF Life,” Monica- “New Life,” Brandy, Ciara, John Legend, Dawn Richard, and the list goes on & on. REAL R&B is making a comeback.

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Oibaf
January 31st, 2012 at 10:07 am
Looking foward to Frank Ocean.

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GermanyLov
January 31st, 2012 at 10:11 am
Chris brown and Missy <3

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dr
January 31st, 2012 at 10:18 am
BRANDY BRANDY BRANDYYYY!!!! MISSY MISSY MISSYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!

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Face The Facts
January 31st, 2012 at 10:26 am
Missys album is gonna slay all these albums and as for Nicki Minaj we already know that album is going to be pure trash ill wipe my ass with the cd booklet and feed it to Nicki stans bwahahahaa.

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BLAZE Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 10:45 am
@Face The Facts, Yassssss hahahahaha now thats funny MEAddicts are real die hard fans/stans

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JustSaying Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 12:02 pm
@Face The Facts,
LMAO… Didnt Nicki say.. “I dare one of you rap bitches to come out?” and then her songs flopped… and then Missy came out and slayed!

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ATT Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 2:21 pm
@JustSaying, None of Nicki’s singles have flopped and Missy hasn’t dropped anything in 2012.

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JustSaying Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 10:32 pm
@ATT,
Uh boo boo… Did Stupid Hos and Roman In Moscow had any success in the charts? No. Massive attack…. Thats called a flop. Did you not see the dislike bar on Stupid Hoes video? Thats not people “hating” thats people being truthful.
Its January 2012.. when Missy drops youll know and you will deal!

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Breeze
January 31st, 2012 at 10:27 am
Ummmm hows about Jojo- Jumping Trains, it’s been a minute and MAD people r waiting for her to own 2012!

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trippen67
January 31st, 2012 at 10:38 am
LUDAVERSAL & only one rida + busta rhymes!!

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BLAZE
January 31st, 2012 at 10:49 am
Ok im checking for Missy Elliott @MissyElliott an Brandy @4everBrandy Frank Ocean @Frank_Ocean Chris Brown @ChrisBrown G.O.O.D Lil Kim @LilKim an Monica @MonicaBrown an they all will SLAY YOUR LIVES THIS YEAR. O an Timbaland too @Timbaland

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:o
January 31st, 2012 at 10:50 am
My baby Breezyyyyyy!!! <3

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yuppitsme69
January 31st, 2012 at 11:06 am
Missy Brandy Ciara and Chris!!

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theone
January 31st, 2012 at 11:19 am
Why is Ashanti not up her

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newly
January 31st, 2012 at 11:20 am
OH YES MISS ASHANTI SHOULD BE THE FIRST NAME

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*_*
January 31st, 2012 at 11:29 am
christina aguilera!!!

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Fanny
January 31st, 2012 at 11:36 am
Is it not 10 most anticipated hip-hop albums of 2012? Nas, 50 Cent, Missy, T.I., etc etc very hip-hop!!

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Pucci
January 31st, 2012 at 11:43 am
I think you ppl need to understand that ppl have different opinions on things… The album list is RAP-UPs OPINION, this shouldn’t change your own. I’m not a big fan of the list & I do believe rap-up left some ppl out, however I don’t think its cause for a STAN war over something as little as non-negative opinion. smh

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Phoenix Wright Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 11:59 am
@Pucci, PREACH PUCCI PREACH!!

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Sean
January 31st, 2012 at 11:56 am
I’m stunned that all of y’all forgot to include D’Angelo. We’ve been waiting for new material for more than a decade.

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JustSaying
January 31st, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Missy Elliott, Missy Elliott, Missy Elliott, Missy Elliott, Missy Elliott, Missy Elliott, Missy Elliott, Missy Elliott, Missy Elliott, Missy Elliott, Missy Elliott, Missy Elliott, Missy Elliott, Missy Elliott,
Thats ALLLLLLLLLLL im waiting for dammit!

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Darko
January 31st, 2012 at 12:07 pm
@KillBill92, only common niggas go hard for beyonce

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Rozaay
January 31st, 2012 at 12:34 pm
i cant wait for Chris Brown fortune , Nicki Minaj Pink friday roman reloaded, and frank ocean and G.O.O.D Music!!! ooh yees and TIP!! also Nas!!

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joey
January 31st, 2012 at 12:56 pm
when missy drops… shit is really going to hit the fan. no doubt music is going to change all over again with her at the forefront.

Block Party BABY!!!

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BLAZE Reply:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:20 pm
@joey, BTW its not called Block Party anymore

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cece
January 31st, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Ashanti’s album

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A Realist
January 31st, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Excited for Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliott, Chris Brown, and Mariah Carey!

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Sarah
January 31st, 2012 at 1:19 pm
This list is all internet hyped things. Who anticipates people who releases every year?

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Sarah
January 31st, 2012 at 1:21 pm
My list includes none of these people. Mariah, Alicia Keys, Mateo, John Legend, Emeli Sande, Luke James, and maybe Monica are the albums I’m anticipating.

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IKARYSS
January 31st, 2012 at 1:24 pm
M.I.A. RYE RYE SANTIGOLD BLAQSTARR

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Get Money B!tch
January 31st, 2012 at 1:28 pm
HAHAHAHAHAHAH!! Rap up ain’t even thinking about Lil’Kim’s never coming flop album. LMMFAOoooo!!

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fuchsjfcb
January 31st, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Bieber should be on here too.

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cooleyhigh
January 31st, 2012 at 1:34 pm
G.O.O.D music album, Rick Ross God forgives…, Nas’ album, hopefully a solo Jay-Z album are all i care about this year, and maybe nicki, but her singles suck so far…

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Brina
January 31st, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Why Ashanti not on the list??????

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Deya
January 31st, 2012 at 1:47 pm
can’t wait Nas-TBD

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LadiiJ88
January 31st, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Besides Missy Elliot, T.I, Chris Brown & Brandy, the other artists shouldn’t even be on this list…Rap Up, u guys need to regroup asap!!!!

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J
January 31st, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Really? Brandy? Chris Brown? and no love for Lupe Fiasco or the Lupe/Pharrell collabo?

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music heals
January 31st, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Nasir Olu Dara Jones!

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Lauryn B
January 31st, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Nas and Missy.. the rest i don’t care

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Deya
January 31st, 2012 at 1:50 pm
can’t wait for Nas’s album.

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Jay
January 31st, 2012 at 1:51 pm
I missed Nas.

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NAS
January 31st, 2012 at 1:52 pm
OMG! I can’t wait for Nas’s album. It will be dope .

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CJK
January 31st, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Where lil kim at ?…btw Nas and Missy all the way..

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Kayla
January 31st, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Brandy and Missy !! can’t wait

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Dia-monz
January 31st, 2012 at 1:59 pm
I think g.o.o.d music album is gonna be as ill as watch the throne with the flow of kanye ,pusha t and so on and the hooks of john legend and marsha.seriously dudes that compilation is just gonna be off the hook and also for miguel sophomore album, brandy,Missy, french montana, diggy, breezy,busta, dj khaled-kiss the ring,meek mill, john legend,frank ocean, nicki and so on.BUT NOTHING CAN COMPARE TO G.O.O.D MUSIC

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Dia-monz
January 31st, 2012 at 2:00 pm
I think g.o.o.d music album is gonna be as ill as watch the throne with the flow of kanye ,pusha t and so on and the hooks of john legend and marsha.seriously dudes that compilation is just gonna be off the hook and also for miguel sophomore album, brandy,Missy, french montana, diggy, breezy,busta, dj khaled-kiss the ring,meek mill,madonna’s MNDA, john legend,frank ocean, nicki and so on.BUT NOTHING CAN COMPARE TO G.O.O.D MUSIC

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CHILE BOO!
January 31st, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Missy, Lil’ Kim, Dawn Richard and The Weeknd YESSS!

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Qstubb
January 31st, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Im just waiting on LeToya Luckett. Yall better quit sleepin on her!!!!!!

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A RihYoncé Stan
January 31st, 2012 at 2:21 pm
This was a pretty decent list, but RapUp only really listed what’s hot on urban charts.

Just add JoJo – JUMPING TRAINS to the list and it’ll be good!

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CBE
January 31st, 2012 at 2:21 pm
LOL! seriously rap up! chris at 10.. but dont matter coz he has the most dedicated fans ever!

his album is one of the most anticipated and I’m not even a minaj fan but her and chris gonna make the most impact out of these so called “anticipated albums”

FORTUNE CBE LEGGO!!!

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Rap-Up Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 2:26 pm
This list is not in any particular order. That’s why we didn’t number it.

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KC Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 2:30 pm
@CBE, chris brown stans always looking to start some shit. ya’ll got a problem with everything.

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someone Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 3:10 pm
@CBE, Please, don’t give people anymore reason to hate on him, there are alot of people out there that hate he is still in the game, don’t make something out of nothing. I’m a huge Chris Brown fan and I’m not starting trouble, trouble comes when something is posted on Rap Up about him, that’s when the trouble comes, and all the hateful comments. Anyways, looking forward to ALL the albums to drop!

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Holby
January 31st, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Looking forward to frank oceans album and Chris breezy Fortune.

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mitcholos
January 31st, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Terrible… I Can Only Agree With=
50 Cent+ G.O.O.D Music+ Frank Ocean

But Seriously-
Where The Hell Is SLAUGHTERHOUSE ?!

Come On Now-
SmH

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@Hugo_pg
January 31st, 2012 at 3:17 pm
And JoJo Jumping Trains???

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Flip
January 31st, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Where is Nelly?:oHis album is gonna be the BEST OF 2012!

YOU”ll SEE

GO Nelly!!!!

DERRTY ENT! WE ARE WHAT WE GOT!

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DerrtyMC Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 5:03 pm
@Flip, UC-Me!

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JustSaying Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 10:37 pm
@Flip, NELLY.. IS THAT YOU?

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Steve
January 31st, 2012 at 3:33 pm
I’m her for Nicki, Chris, Frank Ocean, and Rick Ross. They all make phenomenal music.

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me
January 31st, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Can’t wait for Missy, Brandy & 50 cent!

Looking forward to Chris, Nicki and T.I.

Anyway, I will listen to all of these artists. Except for Rick Ross.

Can’t wait for Madonna and maybe Jojo too.

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T Reply:
February 1st, 2012 at 2:24 pm
@me, lmao. Ross is wack

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SHELLLZZZZZZ!
January 31st, 2012 at 3:54 pm
why isnt tyga here? he’s the only one with a hit song -_- chris brown aint doin sh*t & nicki minaj aint doin it big -_-

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Zack
January 31st, 2012 at 4:02 pm
tyga? cudi?

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danny
January 31st, 2012 at 4:14 pm
brandy thats it

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Da Fox'z Don
January 31st, 2012 at 4:26 pm
OK Rap-Up.com just made a BIG MISTAKE!!! This is the REAL LIST!!! (In no order and over 10)

Ashanti – TBD
Brandy – TBD
Chris Brown – Fortune
Ciara – TBD
Lil’ Kim – TBD
Missy Elliott – Block Party
Monica – TBD
Nas – TBD
Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
SWV – I Missed Us
T.I. – Trouble Man
Tweet – TBD

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Da Fox'z Don Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 4:27 pm
forget to add 50 Cent & Busta Rhymes

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Neon Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 5:17 pm
I wouldn’t be surprised if Rihanna came out w/ another album or re-release.

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Billy Bob Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 5:37 pm
@Da Fox’z Don, Lmao I can’t believe u listed Tweet!!! Is she still alive???

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drizzl3
January 31st, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Brandy!!

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Rap_Fan
January 31st, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Ludacris and Busta Rhymes ?????????????????????????

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The Real B(randy)
January 31st, 2012 at 4:33 pm
BRANDY!!!! @4everbrandy

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RDK
January 31st, 2012 at 4:38 pm
nicki minaj all the way,but when i am at the store i,ll see what else i can pick up,i like songs from everyone up there..so like i said ill see how it go,s.

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boogs
January 31st, 2012 at 4:45 pm
The Queen and The King – Brandy and Nas >>>>>>>>>>>>>

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jtaz
January 31st, 2012 at 4:48 pm
can’t wait 4 Ciara, Chris n Missy, but the only one i’m really excited about has to be Brandy

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Da Fox'z Don
January 31st, 2012 at 4:49 pm
they forget to add SWV – “I Missed Us”

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DerrtyMC
January 31st, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Ummm…Nelly?

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nyfan1
January 31st, 2012 at 5:40 pm
Can’t wait for the Missy and Nas albums. Brandy is one of my fav vocalist from the 90′s but haven’t really liked her recent material,but if her 1st single is good then I’ll probably purchase the album.

Although not on the list looking forward to SWV’s album.

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Jay
January 31st, 2012 at 5:49 pm
Man, I’m soooo ready for CB’s album!!! I’m buying that one on the drop date! Turn Up the Music has to drop on itunes NOW!!!

I’m SOOO pumped for Brandy’s new album!!! I don’t even need to hear a single I know it’s gonna be fire!!! And she and Monica are about to kill with their new song!! Yeah man!

And I really wanna hear what new sounds Missy has. It’s been a minute. Definitely look forward to T.I. too.

I already know that Brandy and Chris Brown’s albums are gonna be my favorites of the year. Can’t wait!!! :)

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Batman
January 31st, 2012 at 5:52 pm
@RUS, it doesn’t matter missy Elliott has done a lot in the past she’s a good rapper and still is I think her album is highly anticipated.

My list:
1. JoJo Jumping Trains
2. Ciara TBD
3. Missy Elliott Block Party
4. Ludacris Ludaversal
5. Tyga Careless World
6. Honey Cocaine (if her album comes out this year)
7. Frank Ocean TBD

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nicegirl
January 31st, 2012 at 5:57 pm
I’m looking forward to Chris Brown, Missy Elliot, GOOD Music album, Frank Ocean, Nas, Brandy and Rick Ross. Also not on the list that I am anticipating is Alicia Keys, Jay Z solo and maybe Watch The Throne sequel. Also Usher, Monica, Solange and Ashanti.

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Jon L
January 31st, 2012 at 6:13 pm
WTF? Chris brown dammit idk how he has tricked the media into thinking hes a rapper he’s a pop singer F-ck him. The Best Album on here is G.O.O.D. Music comp. Album so many talented artists on one record that will be good, Also im very much intrested to see how TIs album turns out. And I hope the legendary Nas can put out a good album I becamed disapointed and worried when I found out hes associated w/ soulja boy and signed to him.

& IDK Why HOV aka Jay-Z is not on here

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Haters Stay Pressed!! Reply:
February 1st, 2012 at 12:05 pm
@Jon L, What the hell is wrong with you?!? What the hell did that even have to so with anything?! He hasn’t tried to convince anyone that’s he’s a rapper you dumbass! Chris is doing HIM & he hasn’t even released anything where he’s rappin this year!! Fortune is gonna be a r&b album mixed with pop! He ha never claimed this was gonna be a rap album!

FYI: For some one who isn’t a rapper he sure did get 2 Grammy nominations at the Grammys this year!! Stay mad!!

Sit your hating ass down somewhere!

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Jon L
January 31st, 2012 at 6:14 pm
They should replace niki minaj with slaughterhouse album, real hip hop fans will definately vouch for me on that one at least

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@JUICEloveONIKA
January 31st, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Love Nic’s!

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bijan
January 31st, 2012 at 7:17 pm
I’m excited for Cassie too

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Shadeed Rice
January 31st, 2012 at 7:52 pm
I’m looking forward to the following artists albums this year:

1. Dawn Richard – “GoldenHeart”

2. Brandy – “TBA”

3. Nicki Minaj – “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded”

4. Shontelle – “TBA”

5. Chris Brown – “Fortune”

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JLOVE?R
January 31st, 2012 at 9:18 pm
where is Cassie!?

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Zach
January 31st, 2012 at 11:34 pm
Damn…. WZRD, Cudder album, Nas.Com not on the list? SMH….

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DaTruthshallsetufree
January 31st, 2012 at 11:57 pm
Brandy baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!4everbrandy..

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Jg
January 31st, 2012 at 11:58 pm
Chardonnay AKA bRANDY 2012!!!!!!!!!!!

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GolfWang
February 1st, 2012 at 1:47 am
G.O.O.D!! but where’s odd futures album? and isn’t nicki’s album just gonna be a lil kim diss record?

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Wow
February 1st, 2012 at 3:29 am
WTF, no Akon?

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Motivation
February 1st, 2012 at 4:30 am
My List
1. Ciara
2. Chris Brown
3. Cassie
also wait for Missy, Brandy & X-tina.

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Farkil
February 1st, 2012 at 4:46 am
this are the albums
Nas Good Life
Jadakiss Top 5 Dead Or Alive
T.I. Trouble Man
Fabolous Loso Ways Rise To The Power
Bow Wow Underrated
Nelly
50 Cent
Ludacris Ludaversal
Busta Rhymes
Fat Joe
Miss Elliot

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Hugh
February 1st, 2012 at 4:59 am
Exited for most of these.

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Syaheeran
February 1st, 2012 at 6:00 am
JOJO?!?! HOW CAN YOU MISS HER. :O

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RealMusic
February 1st, 2012 at 6:06 am
@Get Money B!tch, You did tho! -.- #Fail

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RealMusic
February 1st, 2012 at 6:18 am
RapUp did leave a lotta people out. I’m really looking forward to Missy’s, Chris, and Frank Ocean. Nas and Busta’s albums.

People who should have been on this list:
Ciara
Lil Kim
Ameriie
Eve
Tyler, The Creator
Kid Cudi
Day26
JoJo.
The-Dream
Electrik Red
Ashanti.
I don’t think RapUp should have did the “Top 10″. But it is their opinion so I understand.

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Chrissy
February 1st, 2012 at 9:19 am
Can’t wait for 50 Cent new album

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T
February 1st, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Honestly I’m trying to hear 50 Cent new album. I mean who wouldn’t want to hear that after the release of the “Big 10″ mixtape in December. He always deliver. Big fan of fif!

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Mkhululi
February 1st, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Come oneeee, where’s L’ Boogie now? Will the real Lauryn Hill stand UP?

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pia
February 1st, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Where is Rihanna? lol Anyway congrats to Missy,Nicki,Brandy & Chris Brown. It’s about time we will hear music from different artists. 2012 belongs to them

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Cindy
February 1st, 2012 at 4:37 pm
I see the Navy is on her hating because their so call Queen is not mentioned. Goodddddddddd

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GooGle_ME
February 1st, 2012 at 5:30 pm
T.I. All day

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Mike
February 1st, 2012 at 7:52 pm
No WZRD wtf

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Taysty_
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:33 am
No one cares about brandy anymore. Kid Cudi’s album is way anticipated.

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BLAZE
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:31 pm
O just to add im lookin forward to Nas,Busta,Eve,Brandy.Missy,Kim,Frank Ocean,Chris,Monica,Timbaland,R.Kelly,JoJo,The Weeknd,G.O.O.D Music,Jay-Z,John Legend

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KINGGGGGG
February 2nd, 2012 at 3:39 pm
T.I. !!!!!! Can’t wait for his album!

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Fez
February 7th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Rosssay

Dont forget KID CUDI – MOTM3 (man on the moon 3), and WZRD

TYGA – Careless World

but the best is G.O.O.D. Music… or MOTM 3

T.I. HELLS YEAHHHHH

ROZZZAY- Impressed me with Rich Forever, God forgives I don’t should be great

50 Cent – fell off, but is gonna come back watch it.

Nas- I thought he was dead

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yung2fly
February 18th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
these are some good artists who are coming out this year..but missy elliott is the most talanted out of all the others..if she has her mojo back..missy will fuck this game up..cant wait for her new album..the queen is baq ladies and gents!!!!!

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The38Caliber
April 21st, 2012 at 7:54 am
Where’s DMX’s album ‘Undisputed’ It is one of the most anticipated albums of 2012, and everybody knows that DMX is better than Rick Ross or Frank Ocean. So you guys should include DMX’s album in this list.

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dj dinox
June 6th, 2012 at 11:50 am
T.I. Trouble man is the best rapper album of 2012 Grand hustle

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JustinMj
July 8th, 2012 at 1:40 am
The Queen Of Belting
The Queen Of Whistles
The Queen Of High Notes

#MCSummer2012

Mariah Carey
AKA
Slayriah.!

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#Je5usPiece
October 27th, 2012 at 1:00 am
Watta bout The Game – Jesus Piece………
that should be no.1

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