Most Anticipated Hip-Hop Albums of 2009

2009 is shaping up to be a great year for hip-hop music. There are so many good CDs dropping this year, from Eminem to Wale, that I have decided to preview two or three of these highly anticipated CDs each day. Whether you download these albums for free or decided to support the artist by purchasing them, these albums are a must have this year for hip-hop heads. Let us begin!

Mos Def-The Ecstatic (June 2009): After putting out a the classic "Black On Both Sides" in 1999, Mos went on a bit of a lyrical hiatus. The CDs that proceeded his masterpiece never quite lived up to the hype, while Mos focused more on his band, Black Jack Johnson, and his acting career. While neither one of these endeavors proved to be negative (Mos is actually a pretty good actor), it is always a joy to see him back in the booth. Nahright.com posted a few snippets from his upcoming album, and Mos is spitting like he was in 1999. I cannot wait to hear Mos back on the mic, and this CD is shaping up to be another masterpiece. Here is Mos spitting over Jay-Z's "Brooklyn Go Hard" and frankly, he murders it. Just a preview of what is to come.


Curren$y-This Ain't No Mixtape (April 21, 2009)-I recently posted a blog giving you a little spotlight on the man from New Orleans. Having recently discovered him, the more I listen to Spitta, the more I like him. Curren$y has put out a few mixtapes, all which are dope, and now in April he brings you his first full length album. He has that southern drawl in his voice but is far from a typical southern rapper. "Spitta is chillin, the planes in the building, the girls like us cause they say we different." Check out this video in which he previews a song from his upcoming album. The beat is absolutely nuts as Curren$y flows right along with it. Just another up and comer in 2009...get hip to Curren$y!



Cunninlyguists-Strange Journey Vol. 1 (April 24, 2009)-April continues to be a great month for new music with the Kentucky based group Cunninlyguists dropping the first part of their follow up to "Dirty Acres." Formerly an MC in the group, Kno now strictly produces, and does an amazing job. From his upbeat jam that goes along with "Never Come Down (The Brownie Song)" to his much deeper and darker beats that accompany the rest of the album, Kno provides MCs Deacon and Natti with all they need as the duo come correct with the lyrics as they have done their entire career. Volume 2 drops in September, so make sure you pick that up as well. Here is the video for their single about being waaaaay too high.



Three more albums tomorrow folks!