Why are there no rap albums coming out?

BsidesBsides 4,244 Posts
edited June 2006 in Strut Central
Seriously, Is the busta album even out yet? Out of everybody signed right now, Young Joc is the only thing the labels will release? Whats going on? Seems like more rappers getting killed than are getting release dates this year. And most everything except for T.I., Ghostface, and that new wayne tape has been totally lackluster. Keep it up, it wont just be New York everybodies talking about bringing back. What are yalls thoughts?
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  • The Raise UpThe Raise Up Golden Years... wah wah wah 452 Posts


    I need that new Clipse album, when is that coming out, I've been waiting for ages.

  • SwayzeSwayze 14,705 Posts
    Dude, I've been busy. I'll make you a rap album. I promise.

  • sticky_dojahsticky_dojah New York City. 2,136 Posts
    What are yalls thoughts?


    Current state of the industry seems to be quite effed up...we will have to wait for nas, too...heard that slick rick got dropped. who still cares about albums though? who is still buying new 12"'s of majorlabelrap? I'm confused...

  • batmonbatmon 27,574 Posts
    What are yalls thoughts?



    I still cop, but what about the average 14 yr old?

  • HarveyCanalHarveyCanal "a distraction from my main thesis." 13,234 Posts
    The Coup album is much better than I initially surveyed. Just gotta be in the right frame of mind for it, because it's an antithesis to all of the plastic club music that's been beating us in the head the past few years.

    Major label 12"-wise, I definitely have some TI, Juvenile, Lil Wayne, and Chamillionaire on hand.

    I think right now, it's time for listeners to stop expecting to be so spoon-fed. There's a group of rappers that live around the corner from you. Go buy their album and get into that for awhile.

  • batmonbatmon 27,574 Posts
    I think right now, it's time for listeners to stop expecting to be so spoon-fed. There's a group of rappers that live around the corner from you. Go buy their album and get into that for awhile.

    MIXTAPE > INDUSTRY

  • JLRJLR 3,835 Posts
    I think rap artists are afraid of faux_rillz reviews, so they are keeping their new shit for themselves.

  • faux_rillzfaux_rillz 14,343 Posts
    Seriously, Is the busta album even out yet?

    Comes out next week.

    I'm looking forward to the Field Mob album and the Young Dro album (which is supposed to come in August).

  • faux_rillzfaux_rillz 14,343 Posts
    ...heard that slick rick got dropped

    I don't think he "got dropped" exactly... I don't think he has had any desire to make albums for awhile and they just formalized it. Kind of a shame, though, since Rick is just about the only NY dude from his era that I'd still be interested in hearing an album from. I thought his 1999 album was quite good.

  • DORDOR Two Ron Toe 9,903 Posts
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  • gloomgloom 2,765 Posts
    Def Jam Fall Release Schedule:

    Rick Ross, ???Port of Miami??? ??? Aug. 11
    The Roots, ???Game Theory??? ??? Aug. 29
    Young Jeezy, [untitled] ??? Sept. 12
    Nas, ???Hip-Hop Is Dead??? ??? Sept. 19
    Fabolous, [untitled] ??? Oct. 10

  • noznoz 3,625 Posts
    Def Jam Fall Release Schedule:

    Rick Ross, ???Port of Miami??? ??? Aug. 11
    The Roots, ???Game Theory??? ??? Aug. 29

    Young Jeezy, [untitled] ??? Sept. 12
    Nas, ???Hip-Hop Is Dead??? ??? Sept. 19
    Fabolous, [untitled] ??? Oct. 10

  • gloomgloom 2,765 Posts
    Def Jam Fall Release Schedule:

    Rick Ross, ???Port of Miami??? ??? Aug. 11
    The Roots, ???Game Theory??? ??? Aug. 29

    Young Jeezy, [untitled] ??? Sept. 12
    Nas, ???Hip-Hop Is Dead??? ??? Sept. 19
    Fabolous, [untitled] ??? Oct. 10

    you're not checking for that untitled FAB project?

  • TREWTREW 2,037 Posts
    Def Jam Fall Release Schedule:

    Rick Ross, ???Port of Miami??? ??? Aug. 11
    The Roots, ???Game Theory??? ??? Aug. 29

    Young Jeezy, [untitled] ??? Sept. 12
    Nas, ???Hip-Hop Is Dead??? ??? Sept. 19
    Fabolous, [untitled] ??? Oct. 10

    it's like that now? i've heard a few cuts off the roots. not too shabby... the busta LP is so-so. tons of dope cameos though.

    bsides: there's probably a few dozen LA indie acts you could hollering at.. if you're having trouble we've got a bunch of chi-town (non-molemen/all natural) groups you can check out.

  • faux_rillzfaux_rillz 14,343 Posts
    Def Jam Fall Release Schedule:

    Rick Ross, ???Port of Miami??? ??? Aug. 11
    The Roots, ???Game Theory??? ??? Aug. 29
    Young Jeezy, [untitled] ??? Sept. 12
    Nas, ???Hip-Hop Is Dead??? ??? Sept. 19
    Fabolous, [untitled] ??? Oct. 10

    This is from hiphopsite, right?

    Please be serious.

  • CousinLarryCousinLarry 4,618 Posts
    Def Jam Fall Release Schedule:

    Rick Ross, ???Port of Miami??? ??? Aug. 11 2007
    The Roots, ???Game Theory??? ??? Aug. 29 2007
    Young Jeezy, [untitled] ??? Sept. 12 2008
    Nas, ???Hip-Hop Is Dead??? ??? Sept. 19 2039
    Fabolous, [untitled] ??? Oct. 10 Who Cares?



    Please insert the correct years.

  • Mike_BellMike_Bell 5,736 Posts
    Def Jam Fall Release Schedule:

    Rick Ross, ???Port of Miami??? ??? Aug. 11 2007
    The Roots, ???Game Theory??? ??? Aug. 29 2007
    Young Jeezy, [untitled] ??? Sept. 12 2008
    Nas, ???Hip-Hop Is Dead??? ??? Sept. 19 2039
    Fabolous, [untitled] ??? Oct. 10 Who Cares?



    Please insert the correct years.
    haha!

  • gloomgloom 2,765 Posts
    Def Jam Fall Release Schedule:

    Rick Ross, ???Port of Miami??? ??? Aug. 11
    The Roots, ???Game Theory??? ??? Aug. 29
    Young Jeezy, [untitled] ??? Sept. 12
    Nas, ???Hip-Hop Is Dead??? ??? Sept. 19
    Fabolous, [untitled] ??? Oct. 10

    This is from hiphopsite, right?

    Please be serious.

    http://www.nobodysmiling.com/hiphop/news/86264.php

  • Nothing is going to top that Ghostface so I think people are waiting until next year.

  • bull_oxbull_ox 5,056 Posts
    Nothing is going to top that T.I.[/b] so I think people are waiting until next year.

    Ghost's album was a dissappointment

  • Nothing is going to top that T.I.[/b] so I think people are waiting until next year.

    Ghost's album was a dissappointment

    Comparing Ghost to T.I. isn't clever - it's just silly. T.I. will be over in a few minutes. Sayin though...

  • Jonny_PaycheckJonny_Paycheck 17,825 Posts
    Nothing is going to top that T.I.[/b] so I think people are waiting until next year.

    Ghost's album was a dissappointment

    Comparing Ghost to T.I. isn't clever - it's just silly. T.I. will be over in a few minutes. Sayin though...

    HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA !



    I love Ghost and comparing the two is apples and oranges but saying T.I. will be over in a few minutes is what's "just silly".

  • deejdeej 5,125 Posts
    T.I. >>>>>>>>>> Ghost
    That new Ghost album is a joke, aside from 3-4 tracks.

    Rap albums I like this year:

    Ray Cash - C.O.D.
    T.I. - King
    E-40 - My Ghetto Report Card
    Papa Reu - Life & Music
    Da Backwudz - Wood Work
    Yo Gotti - Back 2 Da Basics
    Vakill - Worst Fears Confirmed
    B.G. - Heart of tha Streetz Vol. 2
    People Under the Stairs - Stepfather
    Juvenile - Reality Check
    Keak da Sneak - Kunte Kinte

  • mannybolonemannybolone Los Angeles, CA 15,025 Posts
    That new Ghost album is a joke, aside from 3-4 tracks.

    The foolishness quotient in this thread is just sad.

  • HAZBEENHAZBEEN 564 Posts
    Nothing is going to top that T.I.[/b] so I think people are waiting until next year.

    Ghost's album was a dissappointment

    Neither impressed me that much. Both have a few really amazing songs & some padding. I don't think that reflects badly on either artist, though. The album isn't important in hip hop right now. Its all about the singles.

  • deejdeej 5,125 Posts
    That new Ghost album is a joke, aside from 3-4 tracks.

    The foolishness quotient in this thread is just sad.
    I love ghost but this album was just a disappointment, especially after Pretty Toney.
    The huge disparity between quality of the music and level of critical acclaim on fishscale is just outta control (remix).

  • catchdubscatchdubs 492 Posts
    Ray Cash - C.O.D.

    did this even leak?

  • deejdeej 5,125 Posts
    Ray Cash - C.O.D.

    did this even leak?
    I got a copy from columbia like 3 days ago. Its the first time I've ever had one that says its watermarked directly for MEEEE.

  • bull_oxbull_ox 5,056 Posts
    Ray Cash - C.O.D.

    did this even leak?
    I got a copy from columbia like 3 days ago. Its the first time I've ever had one that says its watermarked directly for MEEEE.

    I had one like that like two years ago

    Is there any way to get around the watermark?

  • faux_rillzfaux_rillz 14,343 Posts
    Ray Cash - C.O.D.

    did this even leak?
    I got a copy from columbia like 3 days ago. Its the first time I've ever had one that says its watermarked directly for MEEEE.

    I wonder if this will even come out with the recent changes over at Sony.
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