Just days after unveiling the release date and cover art, A$AP Rocky has tweeted the tracklisting for his long-awaited debut Long.Live.A$AP.
The 16 tracks from the Harlem rapper feature an eclectic mix of collaborators including Florence + the Machine’s Florence Welch, Santigold, Pharrell, ScHoolboy Q, Big K.R.I.T., Skrillex, Yelawolf, Gucci Mane, and more, plus the first single “F**kin’ Problems” with Drake, 2 Chainz, and Kendrick Lamar.
Long.Live.A$AP drops January 15. See who made the lineup.
Big Boi is calling on some famous friends for his genre-bending sophomore album Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors. Due December 11, the star-studded set includes 14 tracks with appearances from T.I., Ludacris, Kelly Rowland, A$AP Rocky, UGK, Big K.R.I.T., Kid Cudi, and many more. The deluxe edition will contain three bonus cuts.
“Action Packed from top to bottom. All Killer NO Filler!” said the OutKast rapper of the follow-up to his 2010 debut Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty.
See the tracklisting below and check out the cool, yet creepy animated artwork above.
There is no shortage of star power on T.I.’s eighth album Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head. The Atlanta rapper has revealed the illustrated cover art and star-studded tracklisting as part of his “Trouble Man Tuesdays” series.
The 16 tracks include appearances from Lil Wayne, R. Kelly, André 3000, Pink, CeeLo Green, Meek Mill, and more, plus production by Pharrell, No I.D., DJ Toomp, T-Minus, and Rico Love.
“I think it’s a lot more urban than Paper Trail, and less apologetic than No Mercy,” said Tip of the follow-up to his 2010 album. “I think it’s more diversified than T.I. vs. T.I.P. though. It’s got a lotta heart, it’s got a lotta edge. It’s a creative album. It’s probably harder than most of the shit that’s coming out right now.”
Trouble Man arrives just in time for the holidays on December 18. See the tracklisting below.
LL Cool J pledges his allegiance to hip-hop on the cover of his 14th studio album Authentic Hip-Hop, due February 12, 2013. In the photo, the brawny rapper/actor sits in front of a black-and-white flag with his name on it. He has dedicated the project to his loyal fans, who have grown with him throughout the years.
“I’m not trying to compete with 17-year-olds on the radio, but I am talking directly to the folks who came up with me,” LL tells ESSENCE. “We may not be teenagers anymore, but we do still like to have fun.”
The album, his first since 2008’s Exit 13, has already spawned the singles “Ratchet” and “Take It” featuring Joe.
UPDATE: Check out the official tracklisting, which includes an appearance from Monica.
Dawn Richard is giving a gift to her fans this holiday season. Before her full-length debut GoldenHeart arrives at the top of the year, the R&B songstress will release her Christmas EP Whiteout on December 1. The project includes her 2011 single “December Sky” and four new tracks.
“This is strictly for the Die Hearts out there,” said Dawn, referring to her loyal fan base. “The focus is on the album, but we wanted to do something special for the movement that has been following us for a while.”
Dawn revealed the tracklisting by drawing it in lipstick on the mirror of a bathroom. See what goodies she has in store this Christmas.
Game brings together hip-hop’s finest on his fifth album Jesus Piece. Due December 11, the star-studded set includes 12 tracks, with appearances from Kanye West, Common, J. Cole, 2 Chainz, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar, Jamie Foxx, Meek Mill, and more.
The project has stirred controversy for its religious theme and deluxe artwork, but Game is not worried. “At the end of the day, everybody’s going to appreciate the concept, appreciate the music, and I think I’ll have the best album to come out this year,” he told Rap-Up TV.
B.o.B reveals the 18 tracks on his new mixtape Fuck ‘Em We Ball. T.I., Juicy J, Iggy Azalea, Mac Miller, and Snoop Lion make the guest list, with production from Mike WiLL Made It, Sonny Digital, and Bobby Ray himself.
“Can’t wait for y’all to hear this! All-tracks custom made! No filler songs…it’s basically a free album,” said Bobby Ray of the follow-up to his 2011 mixtape EPIC (Every Play Is Crucial).
See the tracklisting below and grab your free copy tomorrow.
French Montana piles on the guests for his new mixtape Mac & Cheese 3. The follow-up to 2010’s Mac & Cheese 2 boasts appearances from hip-hop heavy-hitters including J. Cole, Ma$e, Rick Ross, Trina, Tyga, Fat Joe, Mac Miller, and his Bad Boy family members Diddy, Red Café, and MGK. The 18 tracks also feature production from Rico Love, Young Chop, Boi-1da, DJ Mustard, and more. See what French is cooking up with the tracklisting below.
