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Afrika Bambaataa - Planet Rock - The Album – As one of the defining pioneers of hip-hop the extravagant Bambaataa reissues his 1986 classic. *

Afrika Bambaataa - Beware (The Funk Is Everywhere) – In another defining reissue, The Zulu Nation Godfather’s first album of hip-hop funk contains popular tracks, “Atomic Dog” and “Bionic Kats.” *

Atmosphere - You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having – MC front man, Slug leads the Minneapolis-based hip-hop heavies on their fourth album via two discs.

Big Tone – Drought – Heavy with party-friendly hip-hop tracks, the Detroit MC’s second album includes appearances by Dwele, Woodz and Laniece McKay.

Black Rob - The Black Rob Report – Six years after his solo debut and his well-known “Whoa” anthem, listeners can now grab hold of his Bad Boy-produced sophomore album. *

Bun B – Trill – Enjoy the sounds of his distinct dirty finesse on his fourth album, which will eventually be released in chopped and screwed form.

Commander Comanche – Squirrel & The Aces – Known to be in good company with Little Brother, the North Carolina MC and Justus League co-founder releases his third LP.

C-Murder - The Best Of – As the brother of Master P, the No Limit pioneer releases a best-of album which includes hits, “Makin’ Moves” and “Freedom.”

The Deuce Eclipse - Radio Plantation– Straight out of the Bay Area, the talented underground MC debuts his album with appearances from D.U.S.T. and Ace Moon.

Ebony Eyez - 7 Day Cycle – Keeping in tradition with gritty female rappers, the talented rapper’s debut includes the likes of Trina, Trey Songz, Nappy Roots and L-Kwon.

Ghostface - Raw Footage– Donned in lavish, oversized medallions and fierce rhymes, the Wu-tang member releases his sixth solo album.

Ghostface & Trife - Stapleton to Somalia - – The Junior M.A.F.I.A. member collaborates with Mr. Tony Starks (a.k.a. Ghostface Killah) on this grimy, yet dignified, album.

Krushadelic – Hyphadel– The reflective sounds of the Bay Area thug screams with street-smart confidence on his third album.

L.A. Symphony - Disappear Here– The rhythmically mindful rap group articulates their latest tracks, “Don’t Tell Me” and “Timeless.”

Lil Coner - Balled Out, Pt. 3: Hard Hood Classics – Hard-hitting and highlighted with gangsta nuances, this is the Northern Latino MC's third LP.

LongShot - Civil War, Pt. 2– Thirty one tracks and a bonus DVD are included in this poetically pensive MC’s third album.

Loose Cannon - Who Do U Think U R? – Scott Storch holds the production reigns on his debut that includes the single, “Take It Off,” featuring Fat Joe and Tony Sunshine.

Lotek Hi-Fi - Mixed Blessings– Personified by organically global music, the group’s latest features tracks, “Ram Dancehall” and “Can’t Believe.”

Mac Mall - The Macuscripts, Vol. 4 – The fourth installment of his “macuscripts” includes his signature skills in tracks like “Dope Fiend Lullaby” and “Power Moves The Family.”

Mad Dog – Dangerous– Filled with nuances of gangsta goodness, the popular MC bumps his street cred up with his debut.

Maspyke – Static– Tableek and Hanif “H-Bomb” Jamiyl deliver lyrical intensity as Roddy Rod constructs fierce beats on the group’s second album. *

Mr. Shadow – Drama– The latest from the thugged-out Chicano includes appearances by Daz Dillinger and Dido Brown.

Mr. Shadow - 17 Shots– As one of the most popular rappers in Chicano rap, the MC illustrates barrio life with tracks, “All In Blue When You See Me” and “Break It Down.”

Multiple Artists - Tribute to Gorillaz – As homage to the atypical hip-hop group, this album contains hits, “Clint Eastwood” and “Rock The House.”

Pastor Troy and Nino - Hood Hustlin: The Mix Tape, Vol. 2– This mix tape collaboration combines the religious-shaped mindset of Pastor Troy and the dirty south coarseness of Nino.

Play N Skillz - The Process – Juan "Play" Salinas and Oscar "Skillz" Salinas brings Dallas out of Houston’s hip-hop shadow in their cleverly produced second album.

Rev Run – Distortion– The Run DMC member ventures off on his own in nine tracks that fiercely define hip-hop.

Scarface - The Product – Former Geto Boy member and southern rap pioneer gives us his follow up to 2003’s Balls And My Word.

Sean T - Ain't Playin– From the world of the hardcore, he emerges with his fifth album that includes songs, “Scream At Me” and “Gimme That.”

Silkk the Shocker - The Best Of – In yet another No Limit “best of” compilation, Silkk’s track listing includes hits like “It Ain’t My Fault” and “Ghetto Tears.”

Snoop Dogg - The Best Of– With no hits from his classic Doggystyle, this best of album only scratches the surface of this acclaimed rapper.

Think Differently Music - Wu-Tang Meets The Indie Culture – Pairing with illustrious indie producers, the band of lyrical MC’s releases an ingenious collaboration that includes Rza and MF Doom’s single, “Biochemical Equation.”

Tragedy Khadafi - Thug Matrix – Rugged, yet eloquent, the “intelligent hoodlum” releases his third LP with appearances from Raekwon and Havoc.

Trina - Glamorest Life – With guest artists like Trey Songz and Darren Piles, her third album not only contains her trademark lewd femininity, but also proves why she is the Queen of the dirty south.

Tru - The Best Of – Consisting of Silkk the Shocker, C-Murder and No Limit head honcho, Master P, this collection includes dirty south anthems like “Hoody Hooo” and “I’m Bout It, Bout It.”

Tupac - Live at the House of Blues – The legendary rap star’s live performance at the popular music venue includes some of his greatest hits like “Ambitionz Az A Rider” and “All About You.”

Twista - The Day After– Loaded with guest artists such as Pitbull, Pharrell Williams, Trey Songz and Jamie Foxx, the multi-platinum fast-talking Chicago rapper releases his fifth album. *

Warlock Records - Next Level: Independence Day The Album– This 18-track collection contains a boatload of MCs including Killa Three, Fed Note, Mysterious, War & Peace and many others.

Warren G - The Mid-Nite Hour– The legendary G-Funk emcee/producer drops his first album in years featuring guests such as Snoop Dogg, Paul Wall and Mike Jones. *