With less than three weeks until its release, will.i.am unveils the cover for his new solo album #willpower. The Black Eyed Peas frontman stares into the camera, rocking his signature hairdo, on the orange artwork.

Due April 23, the star-studded set features the hit singles “Scream & Shout” with Britney Spears and “#thatPOWER” with Justin Bieber, plus appearances from Chris Brown, Juicy J, Miley Cyrus, Nicole Scherzinger, Skylar Grey, Lil Wayne, Diddy, and more.

What do you think of the cover art? Sound off below.

After a few delays, The-Dream has announced an official release date for his fifth album IV Play.

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Kid Cudi goes up in flames on the cover of his third solo album Indicud. With less than a month until its April 23 release, the G.O.O.D. Music MC has revealed the explosive artwork.

“The album art represents me. A ball of flames in a rose gold frame,” explained the 29-year-old.

In addition, the tracklisting has surfaced on Walmart.com (via Complex).

Cudi has set the bar high, comparing the project to Dr. Dre’s The Chronic 2001. “Its the best. No one will top it or come close and thats just what its gonna be. Ahead of everyone forever,” he previously said.

The 18 tracks include the singles “Just What I Am,” “King Wizard,” and “Immortal,” plus collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Too $hort, A$AP Rocky, RZA, Haim, and even Michael Bolton.

See the tracklisting below.

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Eve gets up close and personal on the cover of Lip Lock, her first album in over a decade. The Philly rapper rocks a metallic lip and heavy eye makeup on the black-and-white artwork. She only wanted to show her face to represent the album’s different moods.

“I don’t want people to take [Lip Lock] too seriously,” she tells Billboard. “I’m not trying to relive any moments of my life. I’m in a new place in my life. I’m almost a new artist. It’s a fun record.”

Due May 14, the 12-song album features appearances from Missy Elliott, Snoop Dogg, Swizz Beatz, Dawn Richard, and Cobra Starship’s Gabe Saporta, who is featured on the first single “Make It Out This Town.”

What do you think of Eve’s cover art? Weigh in below.

Solange has teamed up with Opening Ceremony for a limited edition of her 2012 EP, True. The album features the same seven songs off her critically-acclaimed project including the single “Losing You,” all wrapped in a colorful new package designed by New York artist Mickalene Thomas.

The collage artwork picks up where the “Losing You” trailer left off, showcasing Thomas’ signature vibrant colors and textures.

You can get your hands on the special edition starting Monday, March 11, at Opening Ceremony stores and online.

Yelawolf caught the attention of Eminem with his 2010 mixtape Trunk Muzik. Before he releases his sophomore album Love Story later this year, the Alabama rapper goes back to his roots with the sequel, Trunk Muzik Returns.

He has revealed the cover art for the mixtape, which will be available exclusively on Slumerican.com starting March 14.

Go behind the scenes of the video for “F.A.S.T. RIDE” and check out the first single, “Way Out.”

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Still basking in his Grammy win, Hit-Boy reveals the cover art for All I’ve Ever Dreamed Of, the first full-length release from his HS87 label. In addition to himself and his HS87 artists K. Roosevelt and Audio Push, the compilation features Cocaine 80s, Common, Method Man, Redman, Robin Thicke, ScHoolboy Q, Travi$ Scott, Xzibit, Casey Veggies, and more.

Previously released tracks include the 2 Chainz-assisted “Fan,” “Do Me Now” with K. Roosevelt, and “T.U.” featuring Juicy J, Problem, and Audio Push.

“This project is truly All I Ever Dreamed Of and I am very proud to share it with the world,” said Hit-Boy. “The production is the best I’ve ever done and I’m excited for y’all to hear the new raps.”

All I’ve Ever Dreamed Of drops March 12 and a video for “Them Ni**as” will premiere tonight.

Tyga roars with the fur-ocious cover art for his album Hotel California. The Young Money rapper strikes a regal pose in a white fur coat and hat at a lavish mansion, while a real-life tiger sits at his feet. Due April 9, the follow-up to last year’s Careless World: Rise of the Last King features appearances from Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, and more.

UPDATE: Watch T-Raww get up close with his feline co-star in the Hotel California trailer below.

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