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Wale @Wale Ft. @TheReal_DEWBABY & @FatTrel - Loyalty (Listen/Download)

Posted by ChasinDatPaper on December 23, 2014 at 11:52am

Wale, Fat Trel and Dew Baby link up for a new tune entitled "Loyalty." This is off of Wale's "Festivus" mixtape dropping Tuesday, December 23. Take a listen up top and download the track here https://soundcloud.com/walefolarin/loyalty-featuring-dew-baby-fattrel.

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Nyce Da Future @Nyce_Official - Levels (Official Music Video) Dir. By @UnLEASH87

Posted by ChasinDatPaper on November 23, 2014 at 8:30pm

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Mobb Deep affiliate Nyce Da Future continues to promote his new mixtape entitled Ski Mask Season 2.0, presented by PaperChaserDotCom.

The second visual off of the project is a remix of Meek Mill's "Levels" joint. The video was directed by Unleash.

Ski Mask Season 2.0 is available for free download via Datpiff. Grab a copy now http://www.datpiff.com/Ski-Mask-Season-20-Nyce-Da-Future-mixtape.651889.html.

Be on the lookout for Nyce's forthcoming EP. Other projects on the way via Nyce and Lot A Nerv's NueLiphe World For Life Records, include Fes Taylor, Oswin Benjamin, Kay 1ner, Lot A Nerv, Nia, DB The Lyric, Apollonia Foxx, Mic Check and Cez Citi.

Also pick up the Nueliphe World mixtape. Out now on Datpiff http://www.datpiff.com/Nyce-Da-Future-Nyce-Da-Future-And-Paperchaserdotcom-Present-Nueli-mixtape.665618.html

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Joe Budden @JoeBudden - Dream On (Listen/Download)

Posted by ChasinDatPaper on October 23, 2014 at 11:30am

Here's another new song from Slaughterhouse emcee Joe Budden from his #SomeLoveSeries. The New Jersey native is giving fans a new song every week leading up to the release of his Some Love Lost EP on November 4. None of these songs will appears on the project.

"Dream On" was produced by Darknight and 8 Bars.

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Chinx @ChinxMusic Ft. @BobbyShmurdaGS9 & @RowdyRebelGS9 - Bodies (Prod. By @youngchopbeatz)

Posted by ChasinDatPaper on October 20, 2014 at 8:30am

Far Rockaway, Queens and Brooklyn link up as Coke Boys rapper Chinx links up with GS9's Bobby Shmurda and Rowdy Rebel for his new single entitled "Bodies." The track was produced by Young Chop.

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Meek Mill @MeekMill Reaches Out To August Alsina @AugustAlsina From JaIl (Video)

Posted by ChasinDatPaper on October 17, 2014 at 10:00am

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Meek Mill has been locked up in a Philadelphia jail for several months because of a parole violation, but the Dream Chasers Records CEO's spirits remain high.

He called August Alsina on Thursday, October 16, to chop it up.

"Squad kalled from that shit hole," August wrote. "Good to hear & feel a smile on em thru it all. I tol em God sat us down differently but at the end of it all he SAT US DOWN! He said Exactly! We jus gotta know/recognize when da Man giving you a chance to get your shit in order then Come back stronger then ever."

Meek thanked his fans and supporters for holding him down until he gets home. His sophomore album entitled Dreams Worth More Than Money is on the way soon.

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Ace Hood @Acehood - 0 To 100 (Beast Mix) Listen/Download

Posted by ChasinDatPaper on July 17, 2014 at 7:47pm

Ace Hood wasn't going to let Drake's "0 to 100" instrumental rest until he got the chance to spit some bars over it. At this point I've lost track of the rapper's who have remixed this joint, but Ace does the Boi-1da-produced track justice.

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Puff Daddy @IAmDiddy Ft. @MeekMill & @FrenchMontana - We Dem Boyz (Remix) (Official Music Video)

Posted by ChasinDatPaper on July 2, 2014 at 2:32pm

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With Wiz Khalifa's "We Dem Boyz" single starting to blow up, Diddy decides to remix it with help from French Montana and Meek Mill. Download it here https://soundcloud.com/badboyrecords/puff-daddy-wedemboyzremix-ft-meekmill-frenchmontana-dirty.

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Cassidy @CASSIDY_LARSINY - 0 To 100 Bars (ListenDownload)

Posted by ChasinDatPaper on June 26, 2014 at 12:45pm

Cassidy continues his "Ain't No Beat Safe" campaign by hopping on the Boi-1da-produced instrumental to Drake's song "0 to 100." Download here http://linkmixes.com/i4y7w9n6ugq2.

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Dark Lo @obhdarkLo Ft. @LikMoss_OBHGG & @BreezeBegetsOBH - Homicide (Dir. By @GGRIDAH18) Music Video

Posted by ChasinDatPaper on June 8, 2014 at 10:00am

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Original Block Hustlaz presents the music video for "Homicide" from Dark Lo featuring Lik Moss and Breeze Begets. Directed by GoonieGang Ridah. This is off of Lo's mixtape entitled Life of a Crook 2. Download it for free from Datpiff http://www.datpiff.com/Dark-Lo-Life-Of-A-Crook-Vol-2-mixtape.511129.html.

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Papoose @Papooseonline - They Ain't Thuggin No More (Listen/Download)

Posted by ChasinDatPaper on May 10, 2014 at 7:30am

Papoose is gearing up to release his new mixtape entitled YCSD. Check out his freestyle over DJ Khaled's "They Don't Love You No More." Download it here http://www.audiomack.com/song/paperchaserdotcom/they-aint-thuggin-no-more.

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Meek Mill Ft. Lil Durk & Shy Glizzy - CHIRAQ (Listen/Download)

Posted by ChasinDatPaper on May 3, 2014 at 8:54pm

Meek Mill rounds up Shy Glizzy and Lil Durk for a remix of Nicki Minaj and Lil Herb's "Chi-Raq." All three rappers go in on this one. Take a listen up top and download here.http://www.audiomack.com/song/paperchaserdotcom/chiraq-ft-lil-durk-shy-glizzy

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Upcoming artist C-class has been making noise from dropping the new video All i want is you ft Robbie Nova featured on ForbezDvd.com one of the top 5 urban Websites, to now becoming an opening act for

Posted by STREET STARZ on September 30, 2013 at 2:30pm

Upcoming artist C-class has been making noise from dropping the new video All i want is you ft Robbie Nova featured on ForbezDvd.com one of the top 5 urban Websites, to now becoming an opening act for Coke Boys Chinx Drugz. The event will be a fashion Show and Concert at Club Drom 85 ave A in the east village, tickets are selling fast be there October 6 , 8-11pm.

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Meek Mill - Faded Too Long Freestyle [Listen/Download]

Posted by ChasinDatPaper on December 14, 2011 at 6:00pm

Meek goes in over Drake's "The Ride"

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Trudell - A Dream Turned Reality (Mixtape)

Posted by Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes on November 23, 2010 at 11:33pm

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TRACK LIST:

1. WELCOME TO CHI
2. MODELS AND RIMS
3. FRESH TO DEATH
4. GUILTY HEAVEN
5. I REMEMBER
6. THE TOP FEELS BETTER THAN THE BOTTOM
7. FADED
8. END OF TIME

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Nice: Katy Perry Rocks Skin Tight Latex Dress In Germany, Performs Concert [Video + 24 Pics]

Posted by ChasinDatPaper on September 7, 2010 at 8:00am

Video After The Jump Katy Perry loves wearing latex outfits, and she looks damn good in them. The 'California Gurls' singer was in Germany Sunday, (September 5) promoting her new album 'Teenage Dream'. Before her show, she posed for paparazzi in her skin tight PVC dressed covered with ice cream cones and talked about her candy-themed album. Perry also revealed plans to apply for duel citizenship in Britain once she marries boyfriend, Russel Brand.

G-Unit - Where The Dope At [Download]

Posted by ChasinDatPaper on June 28, 2010 at 11:21pm

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Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Vol. 126 - Hosted By Fabolous

Posted by Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes on May 27, 2010 at 10:18pm

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TRACK LIST:

01. Fabolous - Long Gone
02. 50 Cent - You Should Be Dead
03. The Dream feat. T.I. - Make Up Bag
04. Cory Gunz - Drink
05. Red Cafe - The Eastside
06. Camron & Vado - Throw It Up
07. Lloyd Banks-Beamer Benz or Bentley (RMX) (Feat. Ludacris, The Dream, Jadakiss, Yo Gotti)
08. Grafh - My Life feat. Royce Da 5 9
09. Bow Wow - Cuff Yo Chick (Feat. Fabolous)
10. Big Sean - What U Doin
11. Yo Gotti - Look In The Mirror
12. Flo Rida - Fresh I Stay pt2
13. Styles P - Drop the World Freestyle
14. DPG - My Coopdeville
15. The-Dream feat. Ludacris - Love King (Remix)
16. MAFF TEST - DEY AINT ON NOTHIN
17. Renny Rugah - Chase U Down ft. Ali Vegas
18. Mack Mama feat Styles P - fi fi fo fum
19. Loy-yal feat. Diddy - John 1518 (Prod By Acrobat)
20. Bodine Be Johnson - One
21. Mercee Lo FTN Jozzemo - Walkn Like He Talkn
22. Hones-T - Pushing Harder
23. E. Balance - I Know You Heard That
24. Acrobat - Blow
25. Bugsi - Body Bag
26. Hones-T - Stick and Bop
27. THE RM - Ms Pretty Kitty Kat (Prod. by Pocket Kingz)
28. Wordsmith - The Proposal (Prod. by Thelonious Martin)

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Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Vol. 114 - Hosted By Freddie Gibbs - Mixed By DJ Ykcor

Posted by Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes on February 19, 2010 at 10:08pm

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TRACK LIST:

01. Ludacris ft. Lil Kim & Lil Fate - Hey Ho
02. trey songz - absolute heat freestyle
03. freddie gibbs ft. pill - do wrong
04. the dream - love king
05. roccett - you aint heard
06. crooked i - fireflies freestyle
07. devin the dude - what i be on
08. freddie gibbs - no regrets
09. whitefolkz - stop
10. kendrick lamar - you (rmx)
11. freddie gibbs - fuck rap pt. 2
12. papoose - bucket naked
13. reks ft. freddie gibbs - god damn
14. j.cole - knock on wood
15. bobby creekwater - pursuit of greatness
16. bone thugs n harmony - rebirth
17. red cafe - all the way turned up
18. freddie gibbs - crushin' feelin's
19. mizzery jones - my name iz mizz
20. dysfunkshunal familee ft. sadat x - im dysfunkshunal
21. 120 - just rock
22. corporal ass kick - funky
23. codizzle ft. d.malone - addicted to fresh
24. jnan ft. shawnna & slim thug - nuvo

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Complex Magazine's Top 25 Most Anticipated Albums Of 2010

Posted by ChasinDatPaper on January 20, 2010 at 4:00pm

In a business where release dates shift for multiple years before an LP actually drops, it’s tough to really get excited for an artist’s new album. But we’re starting the new year off with an optimistic attitude—2010 is gonna be filled with some fuckin’ amazing albums. Halfway through January, we’ve already seen a few solid releases (Vampire Weekend’s Contra and Kanye’s Storytellers), but the best is yet to come. To let you know what’s in store for 2010, we rounded up all the albums we’re expecting this year (key word being expecting—forget pipe-dream releases like Detox), including everything from the psychedelic indie rock of Yeasayer to Drake’s long-awaited debut. See who made the cut with Complex’s 25 Most Anticipated Albums of 2010…

#25: Beastie Boys Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 1 RELEASE DATE? First Half of 2010 PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: Nas, Santigold WHAT WE KNOW: The iconic NYC trio’s first proper album in 5 years was originally supposed to drop last fall, but was delayed after MCA was diagnosed with cancer. Expect the boys to build on the retro style of To The 5 Boroughs for an album they described as “strange” and “bizarre” in a BBC interview. After their Nas duet “Too Many Rappers” got a good buzz going last summer, we’re eager to see what they drop next.

#24: Nicki Minaj TBD RELEASE DATE? Third Quarter PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: Polow Da Don (rumored), JR Rotem (rumored), Young Money WHAT WE KNOW: Fresh off a hit mixtape and some song-stealing verses on the Young Money album, our recent Hot Complex is easily the most buzzed-about female rapper in a decade. She recently took a break from touring to focus on finishing her debut, and teased the fact that she might leak a single called “Married In The Club” (nope, no sign of it yet). With mixtape records like “I Get Crazy” and “Itty Bitty Piggy” still getting burn, expectations for her debut are high.

#23: Pac Div Grown Kid Syndrome RELEASE DATE? Summer 2010 PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: Swiff D, The Neptunes (rumored) WHAT WE KNOW: These three Cali kids had everyone bumping their Church League Champions mixtape last year (even Diddy…in the lambo!), and their new mixtape “Don’t Mention It” should be dropping any day. Their official debut is now slated for some time this summer—expect more futuristic boom-bap goodness from in-house producer Swiff D, along with whatever came out of that week they spent in Miami with Pharrell.

#22: Common The Believer RELEASE DATE? Summer 2010 PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: Kanye West, No I.D. WHAT WE KNOW: Right around the time Common’s last LP, Universal Mind Control, dropped and people didn’t like it so much, due to its dance faux-future feel, he began talking up his next endeavor: an entirely No I.D. and Kanye West produced album. While no details have leaked, Common has clearly made the best music of his career with these guys so The Believer will hopefully recapture that magic.

#21: Hot Chip One Life Stand RELEASE DATE? February 8, 2010 PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: N/A WHAT WE KNOW: The kings of British electropop never disappoint, so we’re expecting their fourth album to bring them even more mainstream exposure than their 2008 album Made In The Dark (are we the only ones who want them to cross over?). In fact, the new LP leaked last week, led by the single “One Life Stand,” and from our first listen, it seems like their most pop-friendly album to date

#20: The-Dream Love King RELEASE DATE? May 2010 PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: Tricky Stewart, Los Da Mystro WHAT WE KNOW: His first two albums—2007’s Love/Hate and 2009’s Love Vs. Money—were R&B masterpieces (LVM was our #2 album of 2009), so it’s pretty safe to say that the third installment in the trilogy will be more of the same (which is a good thing). Love King—Dream’s supposed “final album”—was being mixed last weekend, so expect a lead single to leak any day now.

#19: Justice TBD RELEASE DATE? “Early 2009″ PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: N/A WHAT WE KNOW: Three years ago, their gritty electro-house debut peeked its head up into the mainstream and warmed a hell of a lot of indie rock and hip-hop kids to dance music for the first time. But after touring, releasing a live album and a handful of dope remixes in ’08, the duo went radio silent. Last summer, Billboard reported that they would be a part of the relaunched Elektra Records roster, with a new album in “early 2010.” Whenever it comes out, we’re expecting something next-level. “We are at the beginning of knowledge about production and music-making,” Xavier de Rosnay told Pitchfork about their new material back in ’08. “It’s changing every two months.”

#18: Gorillaz Plastic Beach RELEASE DATE? March 2010 PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: De La Soul, Mos Def, Snoop Dogg, Lou Reed, Barry Gibb, Bobby Womack WHAT WE KNOW: Our favorite animated band is ready to take over 2010 with their first new album in 5 years and a headlining performance at Coachella. It’s gonna be hard for Damon and Jamie to top the success of their first two—which sold a whopping 15 million combined—but it will no doubt be another genre-bending mix with mass appeal. Damon premiered some rough demos on Radio 1 last January, before going off to record with the Syrian National Orchestra. The requisite eclectic guest list was announced, and Mos Def said a track he’s on is “one of the greatest thing’s I’ve ever done.” Okay, we’re excited.

#17: B.o.B. The Adventures of Bobby Ray RELEASE DATE? May 25, 2010 PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: Eminem, Lupe Fiasco, T.I., Rivers Cuomo, JR Rotem WHAT WE KNOW: It seems like we’ve been waiting on B.o.B.’s album for years (listen to Shake’s excellent compilation Should Have Been The First Album to hear all the hits he’s made in the meantime) but it looks like his debut is finally dropping at the end of May. After sorta changing his name, aligning with Grand Hustle, and dropping a pop-friendly single “Nothin’ On You,” all the stars finally seem to be aligning. He’s been working with everybody, and he’s one of the most versitile artists in hip-hop, so it’s hard to say exactly what will end up on the finished product. Expect the unexpected.

#16: Ghostface, Raekwon & Method Man The Wu-Massacre RELEASE DATE? First Half of 2010 PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: RZA, Inspectah Deck WHAT WE KNOW: If there’s one thing we learned from the fuckery of 8 Diagrams, its that a Wu-Tang reunion is a bad idea. Luckily, Raekwon went a long way towards repairing the Wu brand last year with his shockingly good Cuban Linx sequel, setting the stage for another dream Clan fan project: The Wu-Massacre. Let’s face it, Rae, Ghost and Meth have always been the crew’s real stars, each as lyrically sharp as they are charismatic, so an album with all three should be an easy win for Def Jam. P.S.— they’re looking for a group name!

#15: Yeasayer Odd Blood RELEASE DATE? First Half of 2010 PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: N/A WHAT WE KNOW: Their 2007 debut put this Brooklyn crew on the indie map, but their stock rose last year thanks to work on the Bat For Lashes album and a high-profile performance at the Guggenheim. Fortunately (for us, anyway), their sophomore LP Odd Blood leaked back in December, and it’s pretty clear that they have the talent to back up the hype. No matter what your normal listening habits are, we guarantee you’ll fuck with their irresistible mix of psychedelic electro-rock. Odd Blood is definitely worth picking up when the official version drops next month.

#14: J. Cole TBD RELEASE DATE? Late Spring/Summer 2010 PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: No I.D., Syience, Pharrell WHAT WE KNOW: Roc Nation’s marque act has been busy since dropping his mixtape The Warm Up this past summer; between promoting his “Lights Please” single, touring with Jay-Z on the Blueprint 3 tour, making records with vets like Reflection Eternal and Mos Def, and stealing the show on Wale’s “Beautiful Bliss.” His debut will feature production from himself, No I.D., and his characteristic deep, hard-hitting rhymes. Pictures recently surfaced of him working with Pharrell. Cole’s rhymes over Skateboard P beats? Yessir, indeed.

#13: T.I. TBD RELEASE DATE? First Half of 2010 PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: Jim Jonsin WHAT WE KNOW: The high-drama of T.I.’s legal troubles over the last few years were played out perfectly in the music (and marketing) of his last album Paper Trail, an introspective step forward that hinted at the next phase in Tip’s career. He toned down the tough-talk, completely removing any references to guns, and remarkably, it worked—Paper Trail was Tip’s most commercially successful album to date, and one of his best. Producer Jim Jonsin recently revealed that Tip is working on the follow-up while staying in a halfway house, and we have no doubt that he’ll be coming back with a bang…just not from a gun.

#12: Jay Electronica Act II: Patents of Nobility RELEASE DATE? First Quarter PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: Just Blaze, Nas, Mos Def, Eminem (rumored) WHAT WE KNOW: He’s dropped only two songs in the last 12 months, but we can’t front, they’re good enough that we’re literally chomping at the bit waiting for more. Long teased, Act II is something between an EP, a mixtape and a video art project, but will certainly be a compelling piece of rarely heard lyricism. Add to that the best beats Just Blaze can craft, and appearances by Nas and Mos Def (and possibly even Eminem… to hear Jay tell it, at least), and you have an effort that should occupy real rap fans’ iPod’s for the rest of the year.

#11: Lupe Fiasco Lasers RELEASE DATE? First Half of 2010 PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: Soundtrakk WHAT WE KNOW: Lupe keeps getting better and better and all signs point to Lasers being his best full-length to date. There aren’t a lot of hard facts about the effort available, but his mixtape Enemy of the State proves his lyrics are better than they’ve ever been, and between his Twilight joint and his Japanese Cartoon material it’s clear that his palatte is expanding with his ear. An early single “Shining Down” leaked last summer, and now it seems another leak called “I’m Beaming” is getting a proper single release.

#10: LCD Soundstsyem TBD RELEASE DATE? April 2010 PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: N/A WHAT WE KNOW: Little has been said about UK dance-punk group’s new album—so far we have the faux title: ‘Internet Sensation!’ and the band’s cover of Alan Vega’s “Bye Bye Bayou” (which will not appear on the album) to hold us over. We do know recording has taken place in LA and New York with work from members Al Doyle, Pat Mahoney, and Gavin Russom. Most recent word from front man James Murphy (as told to NME) is that the new album is “definitely better than the other two” and will have a “wider palette of sound” than the group’s self-titled debut and wildly influential Sound of Silver album.

#9: Kid Cudi Cudder: The Revolution of Evolution RELEASE DATE? Second Quarter PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: Kanye West, The Neptunes, Snoop Dogg WHAT WE KNOW: Party time, excellent! See, it’s like this: Kid Cudi’s life has changed and his new album will reflect it. Where MOTM was maudlin, thoughtful and self-deprecating, Cudder will be buoyant and exuberant. And where MOTM had barely any guests, and was produced mostly by his in-house team, Cudder will feature the likes of Snoop and beats by The Neptunes. Yeah. That happens when you score a number one record, fuck mad hoes, and cop a crib in Tribeca. Trust us. We know.

#8: MGMT Congratulations RELEASE DATE? Spring 2010 PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: Sonic Boom, Dave Fridmann, Chemical Brothers (rumored) WHAT WE KNOW: Having ridden to improbable success in 2008, the boys from Brooklyn (by way of Boston burbs) are ready to follow up the album that spawned anthems like “Kids” and “Time To Pretend.” But don’t a hit parade—in fact, they have no plans to even release singles from their sophomore album. “We’ve been talking about ways to make sure people hear the album as an album in order,” Ben Goldwasseer recently told NME. “Not just figure out what are the best three tracks, download those and not listen to the rest of it.” Early rumors had them working with the Chemical Brothers, but all recent reports say the album was created with their old producer Dave Fridmann, along with Spacemen 3’s Peter Kember (aka Sonic Boom).

#7: Lil’ Wayne Tha Carter 4 RELEASE DATE? 4th Quarter PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: Deezle WHAT WE KNOW: During last summer Universal said this record would be released in the 4th quarter of 2009, after Rebirth, so clearly there are songs recorded. But with Rebirth’s release at a standstill due to lack of interest and the Best Rapper Alive ‘pon lock for most of 2010, we’re thinking Universal, and more importantly their shareholders, are gonna force this LP’s release by the end of the year. The big question is, will it be a frankenstein of the rap records he’s made post-Rebirth, or will he scrap everything when he gets out of jail and put together an entirely new LP reflecting his presumably changed world view?

#6: Santigold TBD RELEASE DATE? First Half of 2010 PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: Pharrell, Diplo, Switch, Spank Rock (rumored) WHAT WE KNOW: Santigold has been busy as hell since her ’08 debut blew up, battling informercial jeweler Santo Gold over her name, touring with Coldplay, and popping up in a million commercials. While we haven’t heard any of the new music, she’s been producing for Devo, co-writing for Christina Aguilera’s upcoming Bionic album, and working with everyone from the Beastie Boys to Basement Jaxx. Last summer she told Nylon about some potential producers, but we’re still waiting for more concrete info on the album that could really take her to the next level.

Young Jeezy Thug Motivation 103 RELEASE DATE? First Half of 2010 PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: Kanye West (rumored), Drumma Boy (rumored), Tha Bizness (rumored) WHAT WE KNOW: Young Jeezy is like Ghostface, Redman, Too Short and AC/DC before him: Every album hits basically the same notes, and is basically a great listen, too. A year ago Jeezy teased that he’d done 7 songs with Kanye West behind the boards, which might indicate a slight change in sound, but then the two records he’s leaked thus far have been straight back to the trap. However it breaks, though, Jeezy has a consistent track record and shows no signs of chasing crossover hits.

#4: M.I.A. TBD RELEASE DATE? Summer 2010 PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: Blaqstarr, Rusko WHAT WE KNOW: M.I.A.’s whole world has changed since her anti-crossover album Kala crossed over, thanks to the Grammy-nominated, boundry-smashing anthem “Paper Planes.” She’s had a baby and hunkered down with Baltimore producer Blaqstarr for most of her third album (which is rumored to be titled Mission.Impossible.Area), which will include the recently-leaked track “Space Odyssey” and a song called “I’m Down Like Your Internet Connection” that reportedly features an actual Verizon customer service employee on the hook. “Paper Planes” might have been a pop radio fluke, but you can bet whatever she does will be one of the year’s most original albums.

Eminem Relapse 2 RELEASE DATE? First Half of 2010 PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: Dr. Dre, Just Blaze WHAT WE KNOW: Our current cover star is extremely focused and has moved on from the punchline driven shock-rap that dominated Relapse, for a more enduring, emotive sound. Working for the first time in years with outside production, courtesy principally of Just Blaze, we expect Em’s attention on the intricacy of the rhymes, and the candor of the sentiment. Given Em’s vocal appreciation of T.I.’s Paper Trail, and Blaze’s involvement, perhaps he’s sitting on a “Live Your Life” meets “Lose Yourself” type anthem.

#2: Kanye West TBD RELEASE DATE? 3rd Quarter PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: Kid Cudi, Consequence, Common, Mr. Hudson, Drake, No I.D., Tony Williams WHAT WE KNOW: Rap! That’s what we expect from Kanye’s much-anticipated follow up to 808s & Heartbreak. If his last LP embodied the emotional rollercoaster he went through in ‘07 and ‘08, it seems likely his forthcoming effort will address his chaffing discomfort with the mainstream (yeah, you MTV.) with aggressive and dangerous RAP! Never a slouch on the mic, since 808s release ‘Ye has made a pointed effort to blaze all of his cameo verses, so we’re expecting some very forcused, very articulate vitriole on a variety of topics, along with his usual memorable one-liners, etc… Recorded mostly in Hawaii (so far), it seems ‘Ye has surrounded himself and all of his key collaborators (Kid Cudi, Consequence, Common, Mr. Hudson, Drake, No I.D., and Tony Williams) in seclusion. There haven’t been indicators of where ‘Ye’s taking the beats these days, but each of his albums has been one-half departure, one-half evolution, so we’re imagining tracks in the vein of 808s with a decidedly more aggressive, hip hop edge.

#1: Drake Thank Me Later RELEASE DATE? March 2010 PRODUCERS/COLLABORATORS: Boi-1da, 40, The-Dream, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Sade WHAT WE KNOW: He absolutely owned 2009 with a classic mixtape and a slew of guest appearances, so expectations could not be higher for Drizzy’s long-awaited debut. By sticking with his trusty in-house producers and sprinkling in a few superstars, he should be able to match the perfect balance of punchlines and R&B that made So Far Gone such a hit. At this point, 2010 is his to lose. Complex Follow Me @Twitter.com/ChasinMoPaper

The Dream Finishes New Album 'Love King'. Calls It His Best Work Yet.

Posted by ChasinDatPaper on January 17, 2010 at 12:00am

Singer and songwriter The Dream has put the finishing touches on his new album titled 'Love King' He let the world know via his Twitter page Saturday (January 16).

The man who has either written or co-written such hits as J Holiday's "Bed", Beyonce's "Single Ladies" and his own hit single "Rockin That Thang" from his 2009 solo album 'Love vs Money'. Should be taken seriously when he says this is his best work yet. In addition to his own album, The Dream is putting the finishing work on his wife Christina Milian's new album 'Elope' Both albums are due out this year. Follow Me @Twitter.com/ChasinMoPaper

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