Thanks to Roshan for putting this together:

Hip-Hop Music Round-Up

This week's top 10 albums in Hip-Hop and R&B, according to Billboard.com:

1. Mac Miller - Blue Slide Park
2. Wale - Ambition
3. Tyrese - Open Invitation
4. Tech N9ne - Welcome to Strangeland
5. Lil Wayne - Tha Carter IV
6. The Throne - Watch the Throne
7.J. Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story
8. Keith Sweat - Till The Morning
9. Beyonce -4
10. Pusha T - The Fear of God II: Let Us Pray



NEWS:

I reviewed the Drake album, Take Care. Come read it. He also has a neat cover story with Complex magazine, ready to be checked out as well.

The artwork and tracklisting for Common's The Dreamer, The Believer has been released.

In 'WTF' news, Dr. Dre is taking a break from music.

B.o.B. will also have a collaboration with Andre 3000 on his upcoming record.

Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa will release an album and tour together.

Odd Future tour dates. (UK)

Casey Veggies denied signing to Roc Nation.

Chiddy Bang will drop their debut LP, Breakfast, on February 28th, 2012.

The Roots have announced a 3-night stint of shows in New York. Everyone else gets jealous.

Drake is projected to put up first week sales numbers close to 700k.

Rick Ross' medical mishaps this year have caused him to delay his record until 2012.

Frank Ocean has announced his make-up dates for the NYC shows he canceled.

Ludacris sends out subliminal disses to Drake and Big Sean. Big Sean responds.

Kid Cudi and Dot Da Genius' (W Z R D) new album will drop on January 30th.

Ludacris' foundation recently received a donation from Bill O'Reilly.

One of my favorite shows growing up - Yo! MTV Raps, will be having a one-time special on December 4th.

GZA will drop a new album in 2012.

Freddie Gibbs and Madlib are working on an EP together.

Asher Roth has signed to Def Jam and will drop a sophomore record in 2012.

B.o.B. recently donated 10k to a local charity on his birthday.

Jeezy shoots down rumors of his retirement post TM103.

Kanye West will be on the remix of Common's "Sweet."


THIS WEEK'S VIDEOS:

Live: Frank Ocean - Disillusioned [Live new song]

Music Video: John West - Already There f. Big Sean

Music Video: Wale - Lotus Flower Bomb f. Miguel [Ambition]

Music Video: Jackie Chain - Parked Outside f. Big K.R.I.T. and Bun B

Music Video: The Roots - Stomp [undun]

Music Video: Common - Sweet [The Dreamer, The Believer]

Music Video: Skruncha-roo - Cranberry [Local artist; instrumental hip-hop/ambient]

Music Video: HashBrown - Heaven [local emcee from Houston, TX]

Live: Childish Gambino - Heartbeat [Conan]

Music Video: Wale - Tats on My Arm f. Rick Ross

Mini-Doc: Wale - A Day in the Life

Interview: Drake/Angie Martinez (Hot 97)

Music Video: Young Jeezy - F.A.M.E. f. T.I. [TM103]

Live: DJ Premier - Re: Generation f. Nas


THIS WEEK'S DOWNLOADS:

Mixtape: Kid Cudi - Rap Hard [Unreleased; circa 2001]

Drake - Hate Sleeping Alone [iTunes bonus track; Take Care]

Currensy - Luxury Sport f. Mikey Rocks [Jet World Order]

Mixtape: Ludacris - 1.21 Gigawatts

Kyle Hubbard - It's Making Sense (+ b-side) [local emcee from Houston, TX]

B.o.B - 5 on a Kush f. Big K.R.I.T. and Bun B [EPIC]

Tanya Morgan - We Rollin' [You And What Army EP]

Lewis - Remember July [Young emcee from NJ]

Cults - Bad Things f. Freddie Gibbs (Remix)

Mobb Deep - Get it Forever f. Nas [Black Cocaine]

Young Jeezy - I Do f. Jay-Z and Andre 3000 [TM103]


ALBUMS DROPPING THIS WEEK:
Doomtree - No Kings
Mobb Deep - Black Cocaine


ALBUMS OUT NOW:
Drake - Take Care
Childish Gambino - Camp
Gym Class Heroes - The Papercut Chronicles II


Contributors: themostdeplete

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I didn't even know there was a new Common album coming out. That will be a nice way to end the year.

I wish Pusha's album had sold more, such a great album.

Just got really excited for new Common.

Wasn't feeling any of the new stuff this week.

Jet World Order album is decent and gives you that Jet vibe but it's mostly Trademark and those two little dudes on the majority of the album.

Drake's album is worth it solely for creating a playlist with The Ride, Lord Knows and UnderGround Kings and letting it play for hours.

Nas needs to drop some new solo shit. That Alchemist beat and the rest of the EP for MD was kinda soft.

Can't wait for the new Rae mixtape

Happy about that Madlib & Freddie Gibbs mixtape

REALLY excited for Kendrick Lemar & Dr. Dre working together, I am hoping Detox will be good =D

Oh Mr. O'Reilly.

Really excited for Common, interested in what Mobb Deep has to offer.

Was wondering if it'd be on here, but since it's not: T.I.'s new album will be called Trouble Man, and he will be premiering a new single entitled "Pyro" soon.

Awesome Drake review.

So wait, what was the last ten years considered then, Dre?

Common's artwork is fucking gorgeous. Can't wait for it to drop.

Unlike most, I thought Pro Tools was a fairly listenable album and I can't wait to hear new GZA. I just hope the album is a little less light on the production side, as there wasn't much to work with on Pro Tools.

Originally Posted by brandon_260

I didn't even know there was a new Common album coming out. That will be a nice way to end the year.

I wish Pusha's album had sold more, such a great album.

he's 3 for 3 on singles too. no i.d. is producing the whole thing, and i'm gonna go ahead and say it's a shoo-in for rap album of the year. it's a shame it drops on december 20th and will miss many lists, though.

Originally Posted by jeremyc

Nas needs to drop some new solo shit. That Alchemist beat and the rest of the EP for MD was kinda soft.

that BC ep was boring as hell. the nas track and one other (forget) are the only good takeaways.

Originally Posted by John_Barnes

Was wondering if it'd be on here, but since it's not: T.I.'s new album will be called Trouble Man, and he will be premiering a new single entitled "Pyro" soon.

looks like the announcement was earlier today. i had done this round-up last night, which explains its absence. good lookin' out. that title is boo boo, though.

Originally Posted by WhoSaidThat?

Awesome Drake review.

thanks, bud.

Originally Posted by DickfaceChillah

So wait, what was the last ten years considered then, Dre?

Common's artwork is fucking gorgeous. Can't wait for it to drop.

love the artwork too. and dre is a moron.

Asher's going to get it right with the 2nd album. Dude's finally rapping the way he should have from the start. "In the Kitchen" is silly dope.

Sad how Camp by Childish Gambino isn't on that top ten list. It's one of my favorite records of the year.

Originally Posted by justbradley

Sad how Camp by Childish Gambino isn't on that top ten list. It's one of my favorite records of the year.

next week, brotha. the official figures will be announced tomorrow, and thus, will be #3 (guess) next week, as drake will be #1.