(SWAGGER LIKE THEM? Will we get an album from all these guys this fall? (Left to Right, Kanye West, T.I., Jay-Z & Lil' Wayne))
...the fall release schedule starts real funky with 'Rock Dust Light Star' which is the long awaited return of U.K. dance outfit, Jamiroquai and that infamous hat...
...keeping it British the end of 2010 see's the release of Duffy's long awaited, highly anticipated 'Endlessly'. The follow up to her classic first album 'Rockferry', features some production and backing from The Roots and judging from their collaboration with John Legend this album is set to 'Wake Up' classic soul, 'Once Again'. Duffy hopes to rule British soul like Corrine Bailey Rae, unless Rumur has it...
...Weezer hot off the heels of the last three years' 'The Red Album', 'Ratitude' and last months 'Hurley' also release another set yet again with 'Death To False Metal', a b-side collection of real Weezer rarities...
...if complimation collections are at the top of your Christmas list than you just might find a gift 'Featuring Norah Jones' under your tree. Following 'The Fall' last year (thanks for the inspiration Norah), this falls album features all Miss Jones famous, classic collabos, from Ryan Adams to Andre 3000...
...the pick of the complimation litter has to be Bruce Springsteen's 'The Promise'. Boss fans will rejoice as Bruce sees a darkness with a promising collection of outtakes from the sessions of his classic 70's album 'Darkness On The Edge Of Town'. Judging from the collection 'Tracks', Springsteen's b-sides are better than most artists greatest hits. Speaking of which the album gives us the long awaited studio version of 'Because The Night' a hit for the Patti Smith Group, that Bruce wrote and gave up...
....Elvis Costello also returns with 'National Ransom'. The greatest musician out of Liverpool bar four looks to provide some warmth in those cold Canadian Winter months...
...N.E.R.D. follow 'Seeing Sounds' with 'Nothing'. The production geeks once manned the boards on a N.O.R.E. song of the same name but this time Pharrell and co look to make a name for themselves once again going alone on their fourth album....
...Marsha Ambrosius of Floetry shows us both sides of the coin with 'Late Nights & Early Mornings' hoping that those sleeping on her talents wake up...
...Cee-Lo Green forgets that curse words aren't exactly radio friendly but still looks to hit big with 'The Lady Killer', his first solo album in years after murdering it repeatedly with Danger Mouse as Gnarls Barkley...
...if that's not out of this world enough for you why not cure those no Lupe Fiasco blues and take a trip to space once again with Kid Cudi's sophomore set 'Man On The Moon 2: The Legend Of Mr Rager'. Expect more original, earth breaking hip-hop you can play in the day and right through the night...
...another part two trying to best the original is G-Unit soldier and second in command Lloyd Banks 'H.F.M.2'. The punchline king hopes 'The Hunger For More 2' delivers on his debuts promise...
...if you like your New York hip-hop a little harder than you could always check rap ironman Ghostface Killah's newest. One of the most hardest workers in the game delivers, 'The Apollo Kids' just in time for Christmas. An album named after a track from 'Supreme Clientele', which Wu fans will be pleased to know will have it's own sequel next year. Looks like fellow Wu Tang member Raekwon's 'Only Built For Cuban Linx 2' really has changed the game yet again...
...completely crossing the Hudson from Staten Island to the Brick City of New Jersey you'll find Wu-Tang Clan , Method Mans partner in high Redman who drops his namesake 'Reggie'...
...if that's too hot or you maybe it's time for some Nelly back in heere. The pop rapper, with the catchy hooks and millions of sales returns with his fifth joint '5.0'...
...if you haven't had enough pimp juice after that then why not try the catchy hooks of Nelly's assist man and Isley Brothers, soul legend Ron Isley. The Mr. 'Between The Sheets' is glad to be out from between the bars with his new release 'Mr. I'...
...speaking of catchy hooks the iconic Akon returned with 'Akonic', which is set to catch everyone out again this fall just like 'Konvicted's' cage of hits did back in '06...
...for your ultimate slice of urban pop however try the new Black Eyed Peas flavour. You thought it was 'The E.N.D.' but Will.I.am. and co return with 'The Beginning', but will this album be a more back to basics approach for the former backpackers?...
...now he may be a little bit late of his original departure time but hopefully this year you can still catch Diddy and join him on his 'Last Train To Paris'. An album where Sean John embarks on a different type of journey with some Dirty Money in his back pocket. Look for the daddy of hip-hop's experimental collaboration to pay off as he invents new sub-genres of rap yet again...
...Eminem D.J. And Mobb Deep producer 'The Alchemist' is working on some hip-hop potion for 'Gutter Water', which should whet the appetite for those hardcore heads, especially if Alch's collaborators return his many favours...
....one of the biggest, breakthrough acts of the year has the most anticipated albums of the year. The undeniable Nicki Minaji is set to follow in the footsteps of fellow Young Money foot soldier and big hitter Drake and Lil' Wayne and Kim with 'Pink Friday'...
...a former breakthrough artist who's now a star in this game Ne*Yo is set to release 'Libra Scale'. A sign of the times R&B 'Thrillerscope' designed to move feet and units. M.J would be proud...
...better start re-writing those Christmas lists now as it doesn't end there with R&B leading men. The incredibly underrated Avant has penned yet another album of slow jams entitled 'The Letter', just in time for the holidays...
...and your 'Basic Instinct' should tell you that the ATL's queen of Crunk & R&B, Ciara's new album is all set to be a sure fire hit, full of chart ammunition...
...if that doesn't motivate you how about Young Jeezy's return with 'TM103'. After surviving some time out the album circuit after 'The Recession', Jeezy has been making working on a sequel to his classic mixtape 'Trap Or Die'. Now completing his 'Thug Motivation' trilogy series, Jeezy is ready to set the street's on fire yet again with more get up and go, power bar energy hip-hop...
...still it seems this fall will be tailored more swiftly to the ego himself, Kanye West. Ye is readying the release of a 'Gorgeous' movie plus a revealing look at his 'Dark & Twisted Fantasy'. Still West's 'Power' move may just be a real 'Best Of Both Worlds' 5 track EP collabo with mentor Jay-Z. A royal appointment that will ensure their rap heirs 'Watch The Throne'...
If that hasn't filled your stockings enough, who knows what else will hit shelves and end up wrapped up. With potentially even more albums in 2010 from Ryan Adams and R. Kelly, and more big 'releases' from T.I. And Lil' Wayne 'Amp's & 808's' will be sounding great right through to the new year. The long awaited releases of Jamie Foxx and Jagged Edge may even come to light. As may Nas' second batch of 'Lost Tapes'. So before we get into 2011 release schedules make sure you aren't naughty this Christmas because the next two months look real nice. TIM DAVID HARVEY.
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