Second Time Around
Sophomore albums on the horizon.
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J. Cole - The Roc Nation MC is already on to the next one. J. Cole recently released Cole World: The Sideline Story, and with the success from his debut LP, J. Cole is back at it. The sophmore album that could drop as early as June 2012 and will include songs that did not make it on his debut. (Photo: Roger Kisby/PictureGroup)
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Nicki Minaj - Her feature-heavy debut Pink Friday was certified platinum this January, but Nicki told MTV that guest appearances are unlikely for her sophomore album. While Black Barbie has kept the details of her follow-up hushed, she did reveal to Billboard that her alter-ego Roman Zolanski will play a prominent role on the CD. "My best work is ahead of me, not behind me,” she told Good Morning America regarding her next effort. “Stay tuned.” (Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Clear Channel)
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Big Sean - The G.OO.D Music MC told Joey Franchize of Hot 93.7 that trying to record new material for his album while touring is very challenging. Despite the difficulties, Sean is confident that his album will be out in early 2012. In the meantime he has plans to release a free project for his fans in the near future while he continues to tweak his follow-up LP. (Photo: Melissa Jean Miller/BET)
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Wiz Khalifa - After releasing his platnium selling LP, Rolling Papers, Wiz is back in the studio recording his sophmore album entitled O.N.I.F.C. The Pittsburgh spitter is also releasing a mixtape entitiledTaylor Allderdice, that gives reference to the high school Wiz attended. The fans will have a lot to hear from the rapper as he rolls up in the studio releasing more hits.(Photo: D. Salters/WENN.com)
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Tyga - In September, the Young Money MC confirmed to XXL that fans could expect his sophomore studio album Careless World on his birthday (November 19). His debut, No Introduction, was released in 2008. (Photo: Terrence Jennings/PictureGroup)
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Justin Bieber - The hype surrounding the pop golden boy’s upcoming Christmas album Under the Mistletoe has already hit a fever pitch on Twitter. Following the monster success of his debut My World 2.0, the new album, due November 1, will feature collaborations with everyone from mentor Usher to R&B legends Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men.(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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Drake - Drake’s sophomore effort Take Care had its initial release date (October 24, Drake’s birthday) pushed back to November 15 after sample clearance issues. While the Toronto MC may have failed to give fans a gift on his own b-day, the strong string of singles and leaks from the upcoming album have us confident that it will be well worth the wait. (Photo: AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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B.o.B - While debuting his new single “Strange Clouds” on Atlanta’s V103, Bobby Ray announced that the title of upcoming sophomore LP was also Strange Clouds. After the huge commercial success of his debut The Adventures of Bobby Ray, he told Billboard to expect a classic. “It's all about art, it's all about music,” he said, “and I feel like this album is going to be a classic." (Photo: Chris Blumenshine/PictureGroup)
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Bruno Mars - Bonafide hit maker Bruno Mars has not released many details about a sophomore LP, but he desperate to get in the studio with some of the biggest names in the game. The singer/songwriter told MTV that he is itching to work with everyone from Kanye West to Lady Gaga in the near future. His debut Doo-Wops & Hooligans was a major success and won him a Grammy but he is anxious to show his versatility. "As proud as I am of 'Doo-Wops', I feel like, 'Oh, man. People haven't seen nothing," said Mars. "They don't even know what I'm about to do,' and that's what I can't wait to show the world." (Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)
