As usual its gonna be a busy 4th quarter in the music industry. Look for some of hip hop’s current heavy hitters and some returning ones to impact in late 2007 and early 2008.
Chamillionaire is slated to drop the Ultimate Victory on September 14th, that is locked and loaded so don’t expect any delays. David Banner is penciled in for October as is Ashanti.
A couple superstars from the early 90’s are making their comebacks this fall, Nelly is expected to return in October and Ja Rule should release his album in November. Speaking of returns, Asylum is hoping to have a new Scarface album to release before 2008 along with a new Bun B solo album.
Wyclef, who has got a new single with Weezy and Akon, is slated for November 6th on Sony, to be followed by Three 6 Mafia on December 4th. The long rumored Bow Wow and Omarion collabo is also expected from Sony in November.
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Keep your fingers crossed, we may see Saigon’s long awaited The Greatest Story Never Told should see the light of day late this year. Also expected (from Asylum!) is 9th Wonder‘s solo album this year.
On the Dipset front expect a Max B LP along with Jim Jones’ Byrd Gang via Asylum. Jim Jones will also be releasing a deluxe edition of Hustler’s P.O.M.E. with a handful of new songs. The people at Asylum are also pushing for a new Cam’ron album before 2008, but that is up in the air.
The one everyone is waiting for, Tha Carter 3, isn’t expected until early in 2008. But Wayne’s daddy Birdman may be out before then in late 2007.
Last, but certainly not least, don’t hold your breath for 8 Diagrams from The Wu this year. Reps at Universal are anticipating an early 2008 release.
