Most ANTICIPATED Albums of 2011

          We can all say that 2010 was a great year. We ended the year off right when Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Eminem, Drake, Lil Wayne, Rihanna and others dropped their albums. Now that its a new year, there are new projects that everyone can’t wait for.

          The biggest one would be the Kanye and Jay-Z collab, “Watch the Throne”. When these two get in the booth they kill every song. On their own, they are hot, but put them both on one song, one album, they’re two times better. “Watch the Throne” is looking to be released on March 1st. Not only are people anxious for the Jay and Kanye collab, but also Lil Wayne’s “Carter IV”. In 2008 “The Carter III” sold over a million its first week. While behind bars at Riker’s Island, Lil Wayne’s album “I Am Not a Human Being” sold over 250,000 copies, making it a success in 2010. “The Carter IV” is expected to drop sometime this year. Collabs with Drake and Rick Ross and help from producers T-Minus and Bangledesh.

          Now we all know Travis Barker from Blink-182, an amazing drummer, and made many appearances in music videos with other artist, including award shows, such as the MTV awards. This year Barker is releasing his first solo album called “Give the Drummer Some”. I have to say his collab list looks pretty serious. Features from Raekwon, Lupe Fiasco, Swizz Beatz, Lil Wayne and more. “Give the Drummer Some” will be released on February 22. While keeping his fans interested by dropping mixtapes like “Villematic” and “Friday Night Lights”, J. Cole is finally releasing his debut album “Cole World”. Working with Jay-Z and producers like Elite and No I.D. Cole’s album is to be released in March.

          Pittsburgh’s own, Wiz Khalifa makes his way into the Hip Hop spotlight. Ever since his mixtape “Kush and OJ”, Wiz has taken the music media by storm, including working with artists like Snoop Dogg, Diddy, Rick Ross and more. By doing sold out shows, his fan base expanded tremendously, now everyone is Taylor Gang. The release of his hit single “Black and Yellow”, Wiz Khalifa landed the #5 spot on The Billboard Hot 100. After notifying his fans of the name of his upcoming album called “Rolling Papers”, Wiz leaked two new songs “Roll Up”, “Taylor gang”and “On my Level” which is getting a lot of buzz. “Rolling Papers” is going to be released on March 29. Affiliated with Wiz Khalifa, Currensy started off 2011 the right way by releasing “Return to the Winners Circle” mixtape, and is now releasing not one, but three new albums this year, “Muscle Car Chronicle, Pilot Talk 3, and Covert Coupe”.

          The man who walked into Hip Hop without a label, but by one mixtape is coming back with a new album. Toronto’s own, Drake. “Take Care” is suppose to be released in March or April, which features Justin Timberlake, T-Pain, Lil Wayne and others. With the success of his sophomore album “Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr.Rager” Kid Cudi is coming back with a new album. This time it will be a little different. Cudi says his desire for rap is gone, but not music itself. Cudi is working with Dot Da Genius on an alternative album called “Wizard” which is suppose to be coming out sometime this year.

          Lupe’s album “Lasers” is expected to be released on March 8. Dr.Dre’s “Detox” has been on the anticipation list for quite sometime and is finally being released in between this month and March. Collaborations from Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Skylar Grey, Nas and many more. Rick Ross’s “Teflon Don” did very well in 2010. Also his mixtapes has kept his fans on their feet. Now Ross returns with a new album “God Forgives, I Don’t”, expected to drop very soon. Ross already dropped a hot record with Drake called “Made Men”. Wale is currently working on a new album “Attention Deficit 2” which is going to be released in the summer of 2011. Wale recently released two new songs called “Break Up Song” and “The MC”.

          After dominating the charts with her pop singles, Lady Gaga is coming back with another album called “Born This Way”. Her little monsters can’t wait to hear her new album which it to be released May 23. Chris Brown is also coming back with his new album called “F.A.M.E”, Forgiving All My Enemies. Chris has already dropped a single from the album “Yeah x3” and “Beautiful People”. There is not a release date as yet, but will be dropping this year. After hinting his affiliation with Kanye’s G.O.O.D Music team, Pusha T who has made many appearances such as BET’s 2010 cypher, Saturday Night Live and the MTV Video Music Awards with Kanye West, Pusha T is most likely to release his debut album some time this year. Also a part of Kanye’s G.O.O.D Music label, Big Sean released a mixtape called “Finally Famous Vol. 3”. Collaborating with Drake, Currensy, Chiddy Bang others is releasing his debut album “Finally Famous” some time this year.

          With all of these new albums coming out this year, people will really be pleased. Personally, I am really excited for Wiz Khalifa and J. Cole’s album. Not just because I’ve been a huge fan of Wiz Khalifa since 2006, but this is this is his debut album from Atlantic Records! Take Wiz Khalifa back to “Prince Of the City” to Wiz now, you will see a huge change, not just lyrically but as an artist. I love how Wiz is loyal to all of his fans. He even has a clothing line apparel, where his fans can rock the latest clothes. Now J.Cole is Roc Nation’s rising star. J.Cole makes music that everyone and I mean everyone can relate to. I was very pleased with his last mixtape “Friday Night Lights”. He speaks on things that are happening in the world today and people’s everyday situations. I feel that his album will be an absolute success. He came a long way. Well are you satisfied with the list? Who will have the top selling album? We’ll have to see as the year goes on. I love, we love Hip-Hop.