It seems like 2010 will mark the year of the rushed album. With Trey Songz rushing along his next album and countless others putting out material only months after their last effort–Gucci Mane joins the ranks. The artwork for his next venture The Appeal: Georgia’s Most Wanted has been released. With the first single “Gucci Time” the album will release on September 28th.

Why is everyone trying to rush greatness?

Cj..

The official album cover for Trey Songz upcoming album Passion, Pain & Pleasure has been released. With the lead single “Bottoms Up” featuring Nicki Minaj video wrapped up and ready for release, it seems Trey is in full gear for his new project. I can’t help think it is all a little rushed though. Either way, the album drops in September (the best month of the year).

Thoughts?

Cj..

Now that the cover and release date of Ciara’s next album Basic Instinct are out, I have a couple of thoughts.

-Can The Dream and Tricky Stewart really help Ciara to deliver a solid album worthy of her “Goodies” fame?

-If this album flops like Fantasy Ride will it signal the near end of Ciara’s career?

-Can a single like “Gimme That” really help usher in a disc that promises to be on par with Ciara’s best track to date “Promise”?

-Just how tall is Ciara?

-Are you checking for Basic Instinct?

The album is set to release August 17th and with leaks like “Speechless” and “I Run It”, I’m hoping it’s a great effort. I’m rooting for you Ciara.

Cj..

T.I. and the lion want you to know this August is going to be a problem.

I wonder if Mufasa is featured on any tracks.

Cj..

It’s that Dirty Money…and here’s their album cover to Last Train to Paris. It’s a very simple cover that is completely unlike Diddy and for that reason, I am really feeling it.

The album drops June 29th.

Cj..

Below was a rumored covered for Alicia Keys upcoming album The Element of Freedom. Here’s the official thing (much better).

Opinions?

Cj..

Here is the official album art for Alicia Keys‘ upcoming LP The Element of Freedom, which is scheduled for a December 15th release. I don’t like it. Do you?

**UPDATE: We were notified that this isn’t really the official album cover. Thank goodness..**

Aisha

Here is the cover of Jay-Z’s highly anticipated album The Blueprint 3 which drops September 11.

How we feeling about it?

(Thanks Aida!)

Cj

This is the official album cover for Trey Songz’ third studio album Ready. According to my homegirl Felix Ready has been pushed back. I wonder why, and if this is true I’m pretty disappointed. The cover still looks HOT though. mmm..

- Aisha