Plies Changes Album Release Date To June 8th Goon Affiliated
KRS-One Readies “Lyrical Ass Beating EP” With All-Star Producers
KRS-One affiliate Will 2 B revealed to wordonthestreetsmag today that the Hip Hop icon is readying a new EP reportedly titled L.A.B. (Lyrical Ass-Beating). To be released through (the presently under construction) KRSOneInc.com, the six-song project features production with DJ Kenny Parker, Freddie Foxxx a/k/a Bumpy Knuckles and Da Beatminerz.
Sphere: Related ContentCan T.I. Step In The Late Tupac Shakur Shoes? He Seems To Think So

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, southern born rapper T.I. is comparing his new album set to drop this summer to the work of the multi platinum success of Tupac’s, “All Eyes On Me” album and to the time of how he was after he was released from prison. Making his face more public, Tip spoke with Rolling Stone on his release and wanting to deliver work comparable to 2Pac.
Kanye West’s Album To Drop In June
Kanye West is finishing up his long-awaited follow-up to 808s and Heartbreaks, reports Billboard.com.
Sphere: Related ContentCoolio On His Way Back To Jail + Drake Announces New Date For Album

TMZ.com reports that a bench warrant has been issued for former rapper turned reality star Coolio. The $10,000 bench warrant was issued when the rapper failed to appear in court yesterday, March 5. The rapper was to appear in court on Monday to undergo a progress report hearing. Coolio, who is most well-known for his hit song “Gangsta’s Paradise,” is currently on probation for possession of cocaine at Los Angeles’ LAX airport last year.
ETERNIA & MOSS “AT LAST” WILL BE RELEASED JUNE 15th, 2010 ON FAT BEATS RECORDS

Produced Entirely By MoSS, “At Last” Features Guest Appearances from Joell Ortiz, Ras Kass, Termanology, Tona, Rage, Rah Digga, Jean Grae, Tiye Phoenix, Reef The Lost Cauze, Maestro Fresh Wes, and more.
Absurd: Ludacris Tried To Recruit Lauryn Hill For Battle Of The Sexes
Ludacris’ seventh studio release, Battle of the Sexes began with arguably the most underrated member of Disturbing Tha Peace leaving the camp for T-Pain’s Nappy Boy label. Despite the loss, Luda’s album debuted at number one on Billboard magazine’s Top 200 albums chart. Female emcees such as Lil Kim, Trina, Nicki Minaj and Eve lent guest verses to the concept album, and Shawnna is also listed as a credited performer. Yet, the Grammy award winning rapper and actor says there is another woman who he unsuccessfully tried to recruit this time around.
Sphere: Related ContentNappy Roots Detail ‘Pursuit of Nappyness’
Kentucky Hip-Hop group The Nappy Roots are preparing to release their sixth studio album The Pursuit of Nappyness this June.
Sphere: Related ContentPharoahe Monch Prepares For W.A.R.
Pharoahe Monch is on the front lines once again and this time it’s bigger than just album talk. Monch is gearing up to release his new project W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) through a partnership with Duck Down Music, while establishing his company W.A.R. Media as a viable entertainment portal. W.A.R. is the follow-up album to Pharoahe’s “Desire” project from 2007. Fans can expect what they’ve come to love from Pharoahe on the new LP; complex rapping techniques that are both intricate and intelligent.
Sphere: Related ContentRHYMEFEST TO RELEASE SOPHOMORE LP EL CHE ON MAY 18TH

CHICAGO, IL– Grammy Award winner, Rhymefest (Che Smith), will release his highly anticipated sophomore album El Che on May 18, 2010 via dN|Be Entertainment and distributed by EMI, in conjunction with Rosehip Records.




