20 Most Anticipated Albums Of 2009

See our picks for Most Anticipated Albums in 2009. Check it out now!

Kanye West - When Obama called me 'jack*ss,' after the Taylor [Swift] incident, I thought that the person to be speaking off the record. Obama has way more important stuff to worry about than my public perception. He was trying to pass the healthcare bill.

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Kanye West - Kanye West surprised us in 2008 when he began singing. What will he come up with in '09? Guess we'll have to wait and see!

9. Jay-Z: 21 Awards - 8 Grammys, 9 VMAs, and 3 BET Awards later, Jay-Z is now the King of hip-hop.

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Jay-Z - Jay-Z never fails to deliver us a great album. After his American Gangster album, everyone is anticipating what Jigga has in store for '09! "Blueprint 3" is due in Spring.

Lil Wayne “Leaked” on Amazon - Oops! Amazon.com mistakenly disseminated 500 copies of Lil Wayne's newest album, “Rebirth,” at least two months ahead of schedule. The album, which was originally to be released Dec. 21 but was pushed back to February, was sent accidentally to Amazon customers who pre-ordered the disc. Some customers that received digital copies via email have already made the tracks available to data-sharing Web sites.

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Lil Wayne - If anyone is awaiting anything, its got to be Lil' Wayne's next project. Will it be rock or rap?

Keri Hilson - The singer/songwriter finally hit the scene with her single "Energy" in '08 and will be releasing her debut album "In A Perfect World" in early 2009. Are you ready for Ms. Hilson?

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Keri Hilson - The singer/songwriter finally hit the scene with her single "Energy" in '08 and will be releasing her debut album "In A Perfect World" in early 2009. Are you ready for Ms. Hilson?

Ciara - Cici’s enlisted The-Dream and Tricky Stewart to reclaim her platinum touch. Her fourth offering, “Basic Instinct,” hits stores in October.

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Ciara - Although her new single "Go Girl" wasn't as successful as we would have liked, Ciara is back in the studio revamping her album "Fantasy Ride" and is set to be released early 2009. Let's hope she gets it right the second time around!

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He Still Got It - After three years without releasing an album, he shows the newcomers that he still knows how to move.

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Usher - Usher isn't ready to give up the throne just yet. The king of R&B is said to drop another album in 2009.

Jadakiss (@Therealkiss) - Who said New York rap is dead? To let Jadakiss tell it, he’s being carrying the burden of the Big Apple by his lonely. TWEET: “My back is killing me! I got New york on it! Ahaaaa.”

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Jadakiss - Finally Jadakiss is back! His highly anticipated album "The Last Kiss" is set to hit stores Feb. 10, 2009. How you gon' act?

Common - Common claims that he'll be back on the scene in 2009 with "The Believer." We "believe" it will be better than his last outing.

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Common - Common claims that he'll be back on the scene in 2009 with "The Believer." We "believe" it will be better than his last outing.

It Saves Your Life - 8. Hip hop isn’t dead because it'll save your life. Just ask Lupe Fiasco and Nikki Jean.

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Fiasco - Lupe Fiasco said that his third album would be his last. L.U.P.END has been rumored to be a triple CD. Will he ride off into the sunset afterwards?

OutKast - Big Boi rhymes,"we headed to that bat cave, A-T-L, Georgia/bulldoggin h**s like them Georgetown Hoyas" on "Rosa Parks" from "Aquemini."

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Big Boi & Andre 3000 - Outkast is rumored to be releasing a new album this year titled "Lost In Music." Let's see if they will top that Speakerboxxx/The Love Below album!

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Jim Jones - Mr. Pop Champagne is set to release his fourth album "Pray IV Reign" Feb. 3, 2009. A bonus track on the album will be "Jackin' Swagga from Us" featuring Twista, Lil Wayne and N.O.E., a direct diss to Jay-Z mocking T.I.'s and Jay-Z's song "Swagga Like Us".

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Jim Jones - Mr. Pop Champagne is set to release his fourth album "Pray IV Reign" Feb. 3, 2009. A bonus track on the album will be "Jackin' Swagga from Us" featuring Twista, Lil Wayne and N.O.E., a direct diss to Jay-Z mocking T.I.'s and Jay-Z's song "Swagga Like Us".

50 Cent - Since 50 didn't beat Kanye out in '07, maybe he will try to comeback in '09 and do a lil' somethin' somethin'. His album titled "Before I Self Destruct" is set to be released Feb 3, 2009.

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50 Cent - Since 50 didn't beat Kanye out in '07, maybe he will try to comeback in '09 and do a lil' somethin' somethin'. His album titled "Before I Self Destruct" is set to be released Feb 3, 2009.

Busta Rhymes - Busta is back and ready to attack. His first single "Arab Money" is bangin' in clubs and on radio. The album "Back On My Bullsh*t" is scheduled to be released March 10, 2009.

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Busta Rhymes - Busta is back and ready to attack. His first single "Arab Money" is bangin' in clubs and on radio. The album "Back On My Bullsh*t" is scheduled to be released March 10, 2009.

Dr. Dre - Dr. Dre's Detox has been anticipated for nearly a decade. Word is that it will finally drop this year. Fact or fiction?

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Dr. Dre - Dr. Dre's Detox has been anticipated for nearly a decade. Word is that it will finally drop this year. Fact or fiction?

Eminem - Eminem has been out of the scene for some years now. He's been in the studio working on his sixth album appropriately titled "Relapse." Is it his time again? We'll see when his album hits stores this Spring!

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Eminem - Eminem has been out of the scene for some years now. He's been in the studio working on his sixth album appropriately titled "Relapse." Is it his time again? We'll see when his album hits stores this Spring!

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Fabolous - Ya'll aint ready! Fabo is on his grind in '09 and will be releasing his album titled "Loso's Way" this spring.

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Fabolous - Ya'll aint ready! Fabo is on his grind in '09 and will be releasing his album titled "Loso's Way" this spring.

Joe Budden - Budden has been terrorizing the internet for a few years. Now the people are ready for his next release on Feb. 23, 2009 titled "The Padded Room."

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Joe Budden - Budden has been terrorizing the internet for a few years. Now the people are ready for his next release on Feb. 23, 2009 titled "The Padded Room."

Missy Elliott - With six albums under her belt, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott is considered the best-selling female rapper of all time. She has been recognized as a pioneer when it comes to making music videos, as she continues to push the envelope for rappers, both male and female.

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Missy - Girl where ya been? Missy released two singles and no album. Wussup wit that??? The album "Block Party" rumored to be released this year, but who knows!

Royce Da 5'9 - Royce has a crazy following underground but can it surface to the mainstream? His new album "Street Hop" is to be released March 2009.

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Royce Da 5'9 - Royce has a crazy following underground but can it surface to the mainstream? His new album "Street Hop" is to be released March 2009.

The Dream - Dream's first album was of much success, but will people be over his sound when he releases his new album "Love vs. Money" this February? You be the judge!

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The Dream - Dream's first album was of much success, but will people be over his sound when he releases his new album "Love vs. Money" this February? You be the judge!