The 11 Hottest Hip-Hop Albums Coming Out in Fall 2006

After watching the MTV loser awards this past week, nothing came across more pathetic and in a sadder state of affairs than mainstream hip-hop. Can anyone even understand what the hell rappers are saying anymore? At least when Eazy-E was jackin' bitches and slappin' hoes, I could understand the words coming out of his mouth. But there may be a light at the end of the tunnel with one of these artists.

The 11 Hottest Hip-Hop Albums Coming Out in Fall 2006

1. Young Jeezy - The Inspiration (10/31) - To anyone in the hip-hop world, he's the next Jay-Z...to the rest of us...he's just tomorrow's contestant for Dancing with the Stars.
2. The Game - The Devil's Advocate (11/7) - The Game's humble gangsta style was sharp on his debut and with more Dre beats behind him, there is little doubt he will continue to impress.
3. DJ Shadow - The Outsider (9/19) - Only his third album but the buzz behind it is stronger than the praise that came from the 10 anniversary re-issue of his first release. Also, loaded to the rim with guest stars.
4. Ludacris - Release Therapy (9/26) - Lud puts his acting career on hold to go back to his roots and cut some music. Although I prefer his acting...
5. Mos Def - Tru3 Magic (9/26) - Pharrell and Kanye West produce. That's like finding Wonka's golden ticket...twice. Early word is that this could be the second coming of Black Star...and those are big shoes to return to.
6. Lady Sovereign - Public Warning (10/17) - If Eminem and Mike Skinner had a baby girl, it would be Lady S. Picked as the "most likely to take the hip-hop world by storm..." so far her bite has been less than her hype but time will tell.
7. Snoop Dogg - Blue Carpet Treatment (11/21) - He's been around the block too many times to count but he still is one of rap's finest charismatic wordsmiths.
8. Akon - Konvicted (12/12) - His first album debutes at number one. His second album boasts Snoop and Eminem. The only new release that week in December basically guarantees a 2-for-2.
9. Lupe Fiasco - Food and Liquor (9/19) - Maybe the most hyped rap debut of the fall....which means, check for it in the used $2.99 bin by summer.
10. Sleepy Brown - Mr. Brown (10/3) - Outkast's partner in rhyme gets his due on his debut solo disc. Half rap and half soul, the album is sure to have it's own sound...but will it have a hook?
11. Xzibit - Full Cirlce (9/19) - Will anyone remember that the world's most famous automechanic is actually a rapper?