1. Detox- Dr. Dre
2. Act 2- Jay Electronica
3. Losos Way 2- Fabolous
Maybe putting Losos Way in with the other two is a bit pessimistic, but something tells me that Fab has no intentions of actually putting that album out for the public. While this year Detox seems as likely as ever, I'd still be extremely surprised if Dre actually got off his ass and made some music. Jay is now so caught up in the idea of being a living legend, that he may be just as well off never putting out the long awaited Act 2, though I'd love to see that album come out. You'll see these projects all over most anticipated lists, but this blogger is going to be realistic.
What I'm Excited For: The Shit I can't wait for
1. Run The Jewels 2- Run The Jewels
2. FILA- Raekwon
3.The Last Zulu- Q-Tip
4. A Better Tomorrow- Wu Tang Clan
This is an odd little list I put together, but allow me to explain myself. Of course I am excited for RTJ to release another album because the duo was able to put together one of the best albums of the year. Killer Mike and El-P seem to be brining a little bit more to the table with this release, and I am very excited to see if they can duplicate the success. As for the new Raekwon album, the Chef is one of the best in the Wu tang as far as putting out solid projects goes, and a lot of work has gone into his most recent album. The Last Zulu doesn't require much of an explanation. I love Q-Tip and am joyous over discussion of this new album. I threw in the Wu Tang album very hopefully. While it's sure as hell no Detox, the ever elusive new Wu lp seems to be upon us.
Other Projects I Want Shit I'm pretty excited for
1. P.T.S.D. - Pharoahe Monch
2. Czarface 2- Czarface
3. Glass House- Slaughterhouse
4. TBA- Elzhi
5. TDE Projects
These are all projects from artists that I personally enjoy a lot. I've read that Glass House is finished, but God knows when they actually plan on putting it out. Czarface was a very good album, so who's to say they won't duplicate the success, much like RTJ. The new Pharoahe album should be good, it apparently is dealing with race so who doesn't love a politically aware Pharoahe album? Elzhi hasn't put out a full project since Elmatic which was incredible, so I'm anxious to see what he is able to do. Finally, TDE is supposed to release six projects. One of them is bound to be dope
What I'm Not Excited For: Garbage
1. Mastermind- Rick Ross
2. Out The Sky- J Cole & Kendrick Lamar
Now, the way things are going currently, who knows if either of these albums will ever be released. Mastermind has been pushed back a million times already, and Out The Sky has been done for a while according to Cole. Neither of these albums, which have been receiving all sorts of hype, interest me in the slightest. In fact, the J Cole and Kendrick project will likely frustrate the hell out of me, much like Born Sinner did last year. Both of these albums will receive positive reviews from the masses, and I personally am dreading their individual releases.