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Last year was a major year for hip-hop with a plethora of fire releases and every week being loaded with heat. Even with all the fire that was delivered we didn’t get a few albums that we have been waiting for, which makes them even more anticipated.

With that said I have compiled a list of “The 10 Most Anticipated Albums of 2019,” that myself along with Justin Credible and DJ Sourmilk are waiting for. Hopefully we get these really this year and 2019 is as lit with heat as 2018 was.

In no particular order I have listed the 10 albums I feel the culture needs this year and the general public is yearning for. Let’s get to it.

KENDRICK LAMAR

Kendrick Lamar hasn’t let his foot off the gas since he released of his 2017 masterpiece ‘DAMN.’, which went on to receive five GRAMMY awards at the 60th annual GRAMMYs. In 2018 he continued his productiveness and domination with ‘Black Panther: The Album’ that is nominated for six GRAMMYs, including “Album of the Year.”

K. Dot is rumored to have a new album in the works that is said to be coming this year. The hype surrounds any album or project he is associated with. Being one of the greatest of this generation, Dot keeps everyone on the edge of their seat with his timeless music.

J. COLE & DREAMVILLE’S ‘REVENGE OF THE DREAMERS III’

An MVP candidate of the 2018 campaign, J. Cole really dominated with the release of his ‘KOD’ album and was featured on over 10 songs, doing collaborations with Jay Rock, Royce Da 5’9″, Wale, 6lack, Moneybagg Yo, Anderson .Paak, J.I.D, amongst others. Cole really maintained his top 5 rapper status spitting hard-hitting bars, being versatile, and killing his features.

On his “Album of the Year” freestyle Cole teased his next mixtape ‘The Off Season’ and forthcoming album ‘The Fall Off’. Along with that Cole and his Dreamville label hosted a “Rap Camp,” where they worked on the third installment of their ‘Revenge of the Dreamers’ compilation. It’s interesting to see what comes from the sessions, maybe all three projects will come from them. *crosses fingers*

RIHANNA

Rihanna spent a lot of last year working on her FENTY makeup and clothing line, closing deals, and even doing some acting.

As of late she’s been seen in the studio working on music and her vocal producer Kuk Harrell recently teased her upcoming album saying, “R9 is great. R9 is amazing. It’s incredible, And that’s all I’m going to say,” in response to a fan on social media.The Badgal also responded to a fan on Instagram who asked when the new album was coming with a response that said, “2019.”

Her next album should include a lot of dancehall and island vibes according to sources around her. Whatever style she brings I’m excited to hear some new music from her and to see who she collaborates with.

CHRIS BROWN

Being one of the youngest artists to own their masters, Chris Brown has been bossing up and looking to secure his musical legacy. He also recently inked a new deal with his longtime record label RCA, which gives him full rights over his full catalogue.

Last time we got a full-length studio album from Breezy was in October 2017 when he dropped his 45-track double album, ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon’. With a relatively silent 2018, all signs point to CB releasing his eighth album.

KANYE WEST

Kanye West was busy last year releasing his ‘Ye’ album, collaborating with Kid Cudi on their joint ‘Kids See Ghosts’ album, and executive producing albums for Nas, Pusha-T, and Teyana Taylor. Ye’s album was received lukewarm reviews and his antics stole the show, leaving many tuned out.

He was supposed to release ‘Yandhi’ in the fourth quarter of last year but ultimately pushed it back to work on it. Aside from ‘Yandhi’, Yeezy may also be releasing ‘Good Ass Job’ with Chance The Rapper and the second installment of ‘KSG’ with Cudi. Let’s hope he doesn’t create distractions to take people away from the music and check him out.

 

SCHOOLBOY Q

ScHoolboy Q has been surrounded with speculation of a new album since 2018 after he dropped his ‘Blank Face EP’ in 2016. The passing of his good friend Mac Miller last year was hard on hims and he admitted he didn’t feel right working on it as he mourned, causing him to shelve the album.

Despite perpetual album delays we know that in Q’s got something in this year and is ready to takeover the scene with it. I’m excited to see how much he’s grown as an artist and if he experiments with any new sounds.

RICK ROSS

Rick Ross has been keeping things smooth as of late making appearances in different studios and giving guest verses to others but it’s been a while since we got a solo album from the biggest Bawse.

Back in August Rozay was rumored to have been releasing ‘Port Of Miami 2’ and it didn’t come so that only adds to the speculation he will be dropping it this year. Ross has consistently remained on top of the game when it comes to putting out great bodies of work. Weather he’s calling out names or calling it like it is Rozay always has something to say in his music. I’m sure you can expect a classic when it does finally come.

BIG SEAN

Sean Don was absent for most of 2018, appearing on a a few songs but other than that was idle. Many people and Sean himself said he was dealing and working through some things. We know he’s a workhorse so through that time I’m sure he’s also been working on new music.

Many people said Sean fell off last year, but I can assure you when he drops his next album and let’s us in on what he was going through, he will be right back there. Can’t wait to hear some new, real music from Sean.

CHILDISH GAMBINO

Without putting out an album in 2018 Childish Gambino had a very impactful year in the industry. He dropped one of the biggest songs of 2018 in “This Is America,” which earned him five GRAMMY nominations at this year’s awards.

As it is rumored his next album under the name Childish Gambino will be his final under that name before he goes by his government, Donald Glover. Not sure if that means his sound will change or what that will bring but if his next one can be anything like 2016’s “‘Awaken, My Love!”‘ I’m all for it.

BOOGIE

Signed to Eminem’s Shady Records label, Boogie can flat out rap his ass off. The Compton rapper has already announced he will be dropping his album ‘Everything’s For Sale’ on January 25th and recently dropped “Silent Ride,” which is a banger.

I believe that once he drops the album he will be regarded as a top 10 spitter in the game. Stay tuned.

SAWEETIE

The Bay Area Princess broke into the scene with a mega-hit in “ICY GRL,” which put a lot of eye balls on her. Aside from her beauty, Saweetie has a lot of appeal and star potential and it has shown with follow-up singles like “Up Now.”

What she’s really lacking to take her to the next level is a full-length album and I believe that’s what her fans and critics are waiting for. We saw what Cardi B’s debut album did for her and I believe Saweetie’s debut can have the same impact.

SABA, SMINO & NONAME COLLAB ALBUM

This collab album is atop every hip-hop heads wish list and with a lot of reason. All three of these Mid-West artist are really putting their region back where it once was when Nelly was out here killing shit. Saba, Smino and Noname’s ‘Care for Me’ ‘NOIR’, and ‘Room 25’ were highly regarded last year and made a lot of noise.

Although this collaborative album hasn’t been confirmed by either artists it would be an EPIC one. All three of them also attended Dreamville’s “Rap Camp” so maybe they worked on some stuff that can be on it out there. We’ll see if this happens.

YBN CORDAE

We’re still waiting on YBN Cordae’s debut album and if it is going to happen, I believe this year is when it will. He rapped his way into people’s heads last year and verbally murdered everything he did. Without a doubt he is the most lyrical out of the YBN crew, but with the help of Nahmir and Jay he can also make some mainstream-appealing music to take him up another level.

 

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