Let’s step away from the best of ‘08 lists and let’s look foward!
The guys over at Jam Showbiz! made a nice list with a preview of the cds comin’ out in 2009.
Here’s an excerpt:
JANUARY
Lisa (Left-Eye) Lopes – Eye-Legacy
Five years after her untimely car-crash death, the TLC vocalist gets her due in a posthumous outing, with the help of guests such as Missy, Lil Mama and Tupac. (Jan. 27)
FEBRUARY
50 Cent – Before I Self-Destruct
Fiddy’s fourth disc was pushed back from fall — maybe to give him time to set up another fake feud with someone. We suggest Chris Cornell — at least he’ll win that one. (Feb. 3)
Missy Elliott – Block Party
The guests at Missy’s Party include Pharrell, Danja and, of course, old pal Timbaland. We can only hope Tim didn’t bring Chris Cornell along. (Feb. 10)
India.Arie – Testimony, Vol. 2: Love & Politics
The neo-soul songbird’s Testimony Vol. 1: Life & Relationship came out more than two years ago. Hey, relationships take time. (Feb. 10)
Erykah Badu – New AmErykah Part 2: Return of the Ankh
Arie isn’t the only soul mama putting out the second chapter in her multi-part musical story — and to Badu’s credit, hers only took one year. (Feb. 17)
Lionel Richie – Just Go
Akon and Ne-Yo are reportedly among the young bloods who will be dancing on the ceiling with Richie this time. (Feb. 24)
MARCH
Black Eyed Peas – The END
According to will.i.am, it stands for The Energy Never Dies — and it will be more of a “music diary” than an album. Whatever — that still doesn’t make up for My Humps. (March)
DEFINITELY MAYBES
Big Boi – Sir Luscious Leftfoot … Son of Chico Dusty
Love the title. Hope we feel the same about the rest of the OutKast rapper’s long-awaited solo effort. (TBA)
Busta Rhymes – B.O.M.B.
Busta’s eighth release has been in the pipeline for some time. Perhaps he’s worried it will … you know. (Spring)
Dr. Dre – Detox
NWA’s G-funk hitmaker says this long-delayed solo effort — first due in 2004 — will come out after Eminem and 50 Cent’s CDs. OK — but how long after? (TBA)
Eminem – Relapse
The real Slim Shady finally stands up and serves up his first disc in five years — the encore to 2004’s Encore. (Spring)
Jay-Z – The Blueprint 3
Hova’s final Def Jam disc was booked for fall, but bumped to this year, along with Fiddy and Eminem. 2009 is shaping up to be a fine year for hip-hop. (Spring)
R. Kelly – 12 Play: Fourth Quarter
This fourth instalment in Kells’ 12 Play series leaked last July. We hope the delay means Kelly is working on some replacement tracks. (TBA)
Expect all CDs to be pushed back at least a month, lol.
Also, check out the most anticipated rap albums over at KevinNottingham.com
