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Old Ideas
by Leonard Cohen
January 31, 2012
The first new album from the Canadian singer-songwriter in eight years includes production work by Patrick Leonard, Ed Sanders, Dino Soldo, and Anjani Thomas.
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Be Strong
by The 2 Bears
January 31, 2012
Originally proposed as a three-piece with Metronomy's Joe Mount, Hot Chip's Joe Goddard and Raf Daddy went ahead with the idea without Mount to become The 2 Bears. After three EPs, the duo releases its debut full-length of original songs.
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Lineage
by Shigeto
January 31, 2012
The eight track instrumental album from Zach Saginaw is his fifth under the pseudonym Shigeto.
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Let It Burn
by Ruthie Foster
January 31, 2012
The Austin singer-songwriter releases an album of gospel, folk, R&B, and rock covers, featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama, William Bell, Ike Stubblefield, and members of the Funky Meters as guests.
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The Hangman Tree
by Laura J. Martin
January 31, 2012
The flutist's debut album includes xylophones, mandolins, and flutes, and features guest appearances by Buck 65 and Euros Childs.
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Rad Times Xpress IV
by Black Bananas
January 31, 2012
Jennifer Herrema returns with RTX's Nadav Eisenman, Brian Mckinley, Kurt Midness, and Jaimo Welch under the name Black Bananas.
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Born to Die
by Lana Del Rey
January 31, 2012
The full-length debut for the New York singer features the single Video Games, which appeared on the CW TV series Ringer.
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Like a Fire That Consumes All Before It...
by Adam Arcuragi
January 31, 2012
This is the third full-length release from the indie singer-songwriter based in Philadelphia.
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Les Voyages de l'ame
by Alcest
January 31, 2012
The French black metal band led by Neige releases its third album.
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Feel the Sound
by Imperial Teen
January 31, 2012
The San Francisco indie band Imperial Teen returns to release its fifth studio album five years after its 2007 album, The Hair, The TV, The Baby & The Band.
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Keep Your Dreams
by Canyons
January 31, 2012
This is the debut release for the Sydney-based duo of Leo Holiday and Ryan Grieve.
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And Never Ending Nights
by Loops of Your Heart
January 31, 2012
Alex Willner's debut album for his solo project, Loops of Your Heart, features synth-based electronic music.
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Invicta
by Hit the Lights
January 31, 2012
The punk-pop band's third full-length album was produced by Machine and Mike Sapone.
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Django Django
by Django Django
January 30, 2012
This is the debut release for the indie London-based quartet that began at an Edinburgh art school.
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Marcata
by The Minutes
January 30, 2012
This is the debut album for the Irish rock trio.
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Portico Quartet
by Portico Quartet
January 30, 2012
The third album for the British jazz band incorporates electronic elements to its sound.
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No Selfish Heart
by Rick Redbeard
January 28, 2012
The debut solo release for The Phantom Band frontman Rick Anthony was recorded in Scotland at his parent's house and his apartment.
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City of Vultures
by Rise to Remain
January 24, 2012
This is the debut album for the British metal band led by Austin Dickinson, the son of Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson.
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Colours
by Graffiti6
January 24, 2012
This is the debut full-length album from the duo of singer Jamie Scott and producer Tommy D.
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Seasons of My Soul
by Rumer
January 24, 2012
The debut release for British singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Brown.
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Dark Adrenaline
by Lacuna Coil
January 24, 2012
The sixth studio album for the Italian metal band includes a cover of R.E.M.'s Losing My Religion and was produced by Don Gilmore.
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1966
by Karen Dalton
January 24, 2012
These home recordings were taped in 1966 when folk singer Karen Dalton and her husband Richard Tucker were in Colorado.
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The Second Three Years
by Frank Turner
January 24, 2012
This is a second compilation of B-sides and live recordings from 2009-2011 from the folk and punk singer.
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Sinners Never Sleep
by You Me at Six
January 24, 2012
The third album for the rock band from England was produced by Garth "GGGarth" Richardson.
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Live in Japan
by Glen Campbell
January 24, 2012
This is the CD and US release of the live recording of Glen Campbell's concert in Japan on May 29, 1975 that was a Japanese-only release until now.
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Lights Out
by Big Deal
January 24, 2012
The debut album for the duo of American-born Kacey Underwood and London-native Alice Costelloe was coproduced with Dean Reid.
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What Happened to the La Las
by moe.
January 24, 2012
John Travis produces the first album on the Sugar Hill label for the jam band.
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Clear Heart Full Eyes
by Craig Finn
January 24, 2012
The debut solo album of The Hold Steady's Craig Finn includes elements of country music.
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La Grande
by Laura Gibson
January 24, 2012
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was inspired in part by the town of La Grande, Oregon.
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Sparrowmania!
by Mighty Sparrow
January 24, 2012
The two-disc set collects songs recorded from the late 1960s to 1970s by Trinidad's "Calypso King of the World."
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Bangarang [EP]
by Skrillex
January 24, 2012
From First to Last's Sonny Moore releases his fourth EP of brostep, a subgenre of dubstep.
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Strange Weekend
by Porcelain Raft
January 24, 2012
This is the debut album for Mauro Remiddi under the name Porcelain Raft.
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More Beautiful Than Silence [EP]
by K'NAAN
January 24, 2012
Nas and Nelly Furtado guest on the five-track EP from the Somalian rapper.
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The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy
by Nada Surf
January 24, 2012
This is the seventh studio release for the New York alternative rock band led by Matthew Caws.
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Making It
by Stew & the Negro Problem
January 24, 2012
The album contains songs from Mark Stewart's stage production, as well as new songs about the end of his relationship with Heidi Rodewald after their success with the musical Playing Strange.
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Hymns
by Cardinal
January 24, 2012
This is the first album in nearly 20 years since Richard Davies and Eric Matthews released their debut albums as Cardinal in 1994.
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L.A. Woman
by The Doors
January 24, 2012
The second 40th anniversary rerelease of the final studio album for The Doors with Jim Morrison includes alternative versions of several songs on the album.
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Rhyton
by Rhyton
January 24, 2012
The debut album was recorded over three days, with the Brooklyn rock trio comprising Dave Shuford of NNCK and D. Charles Speer, Jimy SeiTang of Psychic Ills, and Spencer Herbst of Messages.
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Attack On Memory
by Cloud Nothings
January 24, 2012
The second album for Cleveland's Cloud Nothings was produced by Steve Albini.
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Something
by Chairlift
January 24, 2012
Alan Moulder and Dan Carey produces the first album in four years from New York's Chairlift.
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The Lion's Roar
by First Aid Kit
January 24, 2012
Mike Mogis produces the second album for the Swedish sisters.
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Resolution
by Lamb of God
January 24, 2012
The seventh album for the metal band was produced by Josh Wilbur.
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Soul 2
by Seal
January 24, 2012
Seal's second collection of classic soul covers was coproduced by David Foster and Trevor Horn.
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MU.ZZ.LE
by Gonjasufi
January 24, 2012
The fourth album for the Las Vegas-based artist only runs 25 minutes long.
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Provincial
by John K. Samson
January 24, 2012
The Weakerthans' lead singer releases his debut solo full-length album.
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Area 52
by Rodrigo y Gabriela
January 24, 2012
Producer Peter Asher and a 13-piece Cuban orchestra help reinterpret some of Rodrigo y Gabriela favorite songs.
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U&I
by Leila
January 24, 2012
The fourth album for the electronic producer/artist who has worked with Bjork features Mt. Sims.
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Subject: Matter [EP]
by Homeboy Sandman
January 24, 2012
This is the latest release from New York rapper Homeboy Sandman.
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100 Proof
by Kellie Pickler
January 24, 2012
The third country album for the American Idol contestant was produced by Frank Liddell.
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Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan
by Various Artists
January 24, 2012
Amnesty International releases a four-disc set of Bob Dylan covers by such diverse artists as Adele, Billy Bragg, Philip Glass, Flogging Molly, Michael Franti, Diana Krall, Kronos Quartet, Miley Cyrus, Ke$ha, K'naan, Ziggy Marley, Queens Of The Stone Age, Rise Against, Sinéad O'Connor, and Pete Townshend.
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Emotional Traffic
by Tim McGraw
January 24, 2012
Originally completed in 2010, the last album for the country singer on Curb Records features Ne-Yo as a guest.
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Human Again
by Ingrid Michaelson
January 24, 2012
Producer David Kahne worked on the singer-songwriter's fifth album.
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Back on Time
by Plug
January 24, 2012
This is a collection of recordings from 1995-1998 by Luke Vibert under the name Plug.
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Vodka & Ayahuasca
by Gangrene
January 24, 2012
The second collaborative full-length album between Alchemist and Oh No includes Roc Marciano, Kool G. Rap, and Prodigy as guests.
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The Church of Rock and Roll
by Foxy Shazam
January 24, 2012
The fourth album for the Cleveland rock band was produced by The Darkness' Justin Hawkins
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I Love You
by Jason Urick
January 24, 2012
The second solo release for the now Portland, Oregon-based electronic artist was created while Urick was moving from Baltimore and dealing with his personal relationships.
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The Horror
by Pop. 1280
January 24, 2012
The New York punk rock band named after a 1960s crime novel by Jim Thompson releases its debut full-length album of songs about a post-apocalyptic future.
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Improvisations
by Zomes
January 23, 2012
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City Awakenings
by Mull Historical Society
January 23, 2012
Produced by Dom Morley, Colin MacIntyre's fourth full-length release as Mull Historical Society is about the cities that inspired him the most: Glasgow, London, and New York.
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The Face of Mount Molehill
by Neil Cowley Trio
January 23, 2012
Jazz pianist Neil Cowley's latest release includes a strings group and guitarist Leo Abrahams.
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And They Turned Not When They Went
by Imbogodom
January 23, 2012
Alexander Tucker and Daniel Beban's second release was recorded in part at the BBC's Bush House and mixes sounds from various locations in Britain.
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1992-2012
by Underworld
January 23, 2012
The three-disc set is a follow-up to its 1992-2002 compilation with additional B-sides, bonus tracks, and live tracks.
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A Collection
by Underworld
January 23, 2012
This one-disc compilation contains 16 tracks spanning the 20 years of the electronic band's career.
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Evolve or Be Extinct
by Wiley
January 19, 2012
This is the second album in six months for the British grime artist.
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The Thousandfold Epicentre
by Devil's Blood
January 17, 2012
This is the second full-length release for the Dutch occult rock duo.
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Let's Go Eat the Factory
by Guided by Voices
January 17, 2012
Robert Pollard reunites with Guided by Voices to release the indie band's first album of new material in eight years.
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Voyageur
by Kathleen Edwards
January 17, 2012
Singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards' latest album was coproduced with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver and features Norah Jones as a guest vocalist.
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Further Explorations [Live]
by Chick Corea
January 17, 2012
Bill Evans collaborators pianist Chick Corea, bassist Eddie Gomez, and the late drummer Paul Motian recorded the tracks during a two-week period at New York's Blue Note club in 2010.
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The Revenant Diary
by Mark Van Hoen
January 17, 2012
The latest solo album for the former Seefeel member was inspired by the rediscovery of some of his recordings from 1982.
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A Flash Flood of Colour
by Enter Shikari
January 17, 2012
The third album for the British band was produced by Dan Weller.
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This Means War
by Attack Attack!
January 17, 2012
The third album for the Ohio metal band that mixes electronic elements in its sound was produced by lead singer Caleb Shomo.
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Cyrk
by Cate Le Bon
January 17, 2012
The Welsh singer-songwriter releases her second full-length album.
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A Different Kind of Fix
by Bombay Bicycle Club
January 17, 2012
The third album for the British rock band was produced by Ben Allen, along with contributions from Jim Abbiss and Jack Steadman.
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Headcage [EP]
by Matthew Dear
January 17, 2012
The four track EP was produced with Van Rivers and the Subliminal Kid.
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Man with Potential
by Pete Swanson
January 17, 2012
This is the first album on the Type label for the cofounder of Yellow Swans.
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Beautiful Things
by Anthony Green
January 17, 2012
Anthony Green of Circa Survive releases his second full-length solo album.
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Wonderland
by Steve Aoki
January 17, 2012
Travis Barker, Blaqstarr, Rivers Cuomo, Lil John, LMFAO, and Kid Cudi are some of the guests on the DJ/producer/Dim Mak Records founder's debut album.
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Future This
by The Big Pink
January 16, 2012
The second album for the British duo was produced by Paul Epworth.
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America Give Up
by Howler
January 16, 2012
This is the first full-length release for the Minnesota rock band led by Jordan Gatesmith.
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Which Side Are You On?
by Ani DiFranco
January 16, 2012
Pete Seeger guests on DiFrancho's cover of his song Which Side Are You On? on her 16th studio album.
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Habits & Contradictions
by ScHoolboy Q
January 14, 2012
A$AP Rocky, Dom Kennedy, Curren$y, and Kendrick Lamar are some of the guests on the Los Angeles rapper's second album on Top Dawg Entertainment.
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For the Good Times
by The Little Willies
January 10, 2012
The Little Willies with Norah Jones on vocals and piano return with their second disc of country covers song by such artists as Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Cal Martin, Scotty Wiseman, Dangerous Curves, and Lefty Frizzell.
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Fallen Empires
by Snow Patrol
January 10, 2012
The sixth album for the Northern Ireland alternative rock band was recorded in California and features Lissie, R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe, and Queens Of The Stone Age guitarist, Troy Van Leeuwen as guests.
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Free Again: The 1970 Sessions
by Alex Chilton
January 10, 2012
This two-disc collection includes six unreleased songs from Alex Chilton's solo album recorded after the end of Box Tops in 1969 and before he formed Big Star.
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Live from the Kitchen
by Yo Gotti
January 10, 2012
Yo Gotti first album for RCA Records features guest appearances from Rick Ross, Big K.R.I.T., Big Sean, Gucci Mane, Jadakiss, Nicki Minaj, Trina, and Wiz Khalifa.
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If...
by Bill Ryder-Jones
January 10, 2012
The debut solo album from the former lead guitarist of The Coral was written as a musical adaptation of Italo Calvino's 1979 novel, If on a Winter's Night a Traveler and features The London Philharmonic.
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Garden Window
by O' Brother
January 10, 2012
The debut full-length album for the Atlanta rock quintet was produced by Andy Hull and Robert McDowell of Manchester Orchestra.
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It's the Arps [EP]
by Todd Terje
January 9, 2012
Todd Terje uses an ARP2600 analog synthesizer on his four-track EP of space disco music.
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Given to the Wild
by The Maccabees
January 9, 2012
The third album for the British indie rock band was recorded over two sessions with producers Tim Goldsworthy, Bruno Ellingham, and Jag Jago.
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Idealistic Animals
by Dear Reader
January 9, 2012
The second album for South African Cheri MacNeil was produced by Brent Knopf.
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Rich Forever
by Rick Ross
January 6, 2012
The mixtape from Rick Ross features guest appearances by 2 Chainz, Diddy, Drake, French Montana, Nas, Pharrell, Kelly Rowland, Styles P, and Wale.
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo [OST]
by Trent Reznor
December 27, 2011
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross return to work on the soundtrack of David Fincher's adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
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Echoes of Silence
by The Weeknd
December 21, 2011
This is the third of the Balloon Trilogy mixtapes offered for free via download by Canadian artist, Abel Tesfaye.
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TM:103 Hustlerz Ambition
by Young Jeezy
December 20, 2011
The Atlanta rapper's long-delayed follow-up to 2008's The Recession features guest appearances by such artists as Andre 3000, Devin the Dude, Fabolous, Future, Jay-Z, Jadakiss, Ne-Yo, Jill Scott, Snoop Dogg, T.I., and Trick Daddy. The deluxe edition includes four additional tracks featuring Eminem, Freddie Gibbs, Lil Wayne, and Piles as guests.
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The Dreamer/The Believer
by Common
December 20, 2011
Maya Angelou, John Legend, and Nas appear as guests on the Chicago rapper's latest album produced by No I.D.
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Back to Love
by Anthony Hamilton
December 13, 2011
The fourth release for the soul singer features production from Babyface, James Poyser, Kelvin Wooten, and Salaam Remi.
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Mac and Devin Go to High School [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
by Snoop Dogg
December 13, 2011
Bruno Mars, Curren$y, Juicy J, and Mike Posner guest on the Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa's soundtrack to their 2012 film, Mac and Devin Go to High School.
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Welcome Reality
by Nero
December 13, 2011
The electronic UK producer duo of Joe Ray and Dan Stephens, with guest vocalist Alana Watson, releases its debut full-length album.
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Kinshasa Succursale
by Baloji
December 13, 2011
The Congo-born Belgian-raised rapper returned to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to work with some local musicians on his latest album.
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BAYTL
by Gucci Mane
December 13, 2011
This is the debut album for the collaboration between Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane and Bay Area-based V-Nasty.
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