July brings us a batch of new albums sure to stay in rotation well past the summer. Check out the 10 hottest new rap releases for July 2009.
10. Eyedea & Abilities - 'By The Throat'
From the Rhymesayer's assembly line comes this special package from Eyedea & Abilities. The dynamic duo, which has been on the Rhymesayers roster since 2001, returns for its 3rd entry.
Street Date: July 21, 2009
Street Date: July 21, 2009
9. Chubb Rock & Wordsmith - 'Bridging The Gap'
Hip-hop veteran Chubb Rock joins forces with rising star Wordsmith on Bridge the Gap, due out July 14th.
8. La Coka Nostra - 'A Brand You Can Trust'
La Coka is an all-star cast that consists of House of Pain's Everlast, Danny Boy and DJ Lethal along with Ill Bill (Non Phixion) and Slaine (Special Teamz). A Brand You Can Trust is heavy on west coast features, with Snoop Dogg and Cypress Hill joinng the likes of Immortal Technique and Bun B as guest MCs. The album boasts production from the inimitable Alchemist.
Street Date: July 14, 2009
Street Date: July 14, 2009
7. Twista - 'Category F5'
Twista had an amazing run in the 90s and has since struggled with consistency. His last noteworthy album, Kamikaze, debuted at No.1, thanks to Kanye's production on three cuts (including the hit singles "Overnight Celebrity" and "Slow Jamz"). The Chi-town lyricist attempts to stir up another storm with Category F5.
Street Date: July 14, 2009
Street Date: July 14, 2009
6. LMFAO - Party Rock
LMFAO, a pair of freaky Hollywood dudes, parlayed a goofy summer smash "I'm in Miami B*tch," into a full-fledged music career. Though their debut LP falls short of the bonkerific single, it's worth checking out if you need some bouncy jams to stir up that pool party.
Street Date: July 7, 2009
Street Date: July 7, 2009
5. Royce da 5'9" - 'The Revival EP'
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The Revival is a 4-song EP from one of Detroit's finest rhyme slingers. It features production by Nottz and an appearance from hip-hop supergroup Slaughterhouse, of which Royce is a member. doubles as a preview of Nickle Nine's full-length album, Street Hop, slated for August 22nd.
The Revival EP Tracklisting
The Revival EP Tracklisting
- Gun Harmonizing
- Count For Nothing
- Warriors
- Street Hop 2010
4. Beastie Boys - 'Ill Communication' [Reissue]
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The Beasties Boys, grand arbiters of all things cool and funky, have returned with a re-release of their 1994 LP Ill Communication. This version is digitally remastered for the first time. The reissue includes a bonus disc of b-sides and rarities. It will also be available as a 180 gram 2-LP vinyl set.
Street Date: July 14, 2009
Street Date: July 14, 2009
3. Cage - 'Depart From Me'
Depart From Me is the latest full-length album from indie-rap vet Cage, (born Chris Palko). DFM, a follow-up to 2005's critically-acclaimed LP, Hell's Winter, continues to document Cage's brutal, autobiographical journey through his past drug problems and present rehab process. El-P contributes heavily on the production end.
Street Date: July 7, 2009
Street Date: July 7, 2009
2. Alchemist - 'Chemical Warfare'
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Though Alchemist made his mark mixing up dangerous chemicals in the production lab, he's occasionally proved that his mic skills are almost as sharp as those board skills. Chemical Warfare, Al's second solo entry, finds him splitting airtime with some familiar collaborators such as Evidence and Prodigy.
Street Date: July 7, 2009
Street Date: July 7, 2009
1. Fabolous - 'Loso's Way'
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Def Jam is touting Loso's Way as Fab's most personal and confessional album ever. It supposedly explores the perils that come with managing the transition from a street life to one of legitimacy, which is probably a way of saying that Fab's sound was always street to begin with. Regardless, introspection always makes for good music, so it should be interesting to see if Fab will do some soul-searching here. Fabolous will release a 30-minute film in conjunction with the album.
Street Date: July 28, 2009
Street Date: July 28, 2009
