Pusha T working with Kanye West on Debut Album

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Following the release of his Fear of God mixtape, Pusha T has jumped into his debut solo album. Pusha T has been in the game for well over a decade. The Clipse achieved national acclaim when they released their 2002 album under the guidance of The Neptunes.

However, it has been a struggle for The Clipse in the time since. The music from The Clipse has been well received by critics. But, the duo of brothers, Pusha T and Malice, have struggled to reach the same level of commercial success.

Last summer, Pusha T signed with Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music and appeared on West's comeback album. Interest in Pusha T is at an all-time high. He and Kanye West have been in the studio working on several new projects.

While Pusha T has not decided on the title for the album, or a release date, he says he and Kanye West have already completed six tracks for the album. Pusha T says he and Kanye West are going to take some time off to spend time in Chile. When they return, they will get back to work on Pusha T's long-awaited debut album, which has been delayed by his manager's issues and label changes.

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Ludacris talks New Album and Release Date

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In 2009, Ludacris intended to release Ludaversal, the follow-up to his 2008 album, Theater of the Mind. However, he also agreed to finally release his Battle of the Sexes album with Shawnna. In the middle of recording, Shawnna decided to leave DTP Records in favor of T-Pain's Nappy Boy label.

While Ludacris held no ill will towards Shawnna for leaving, he did remove her recordings from the album. Ludacris made the decision to release Battle of the Sexes as his next solo album. With this decision came the delay of Theater of the Mind until 2011. Ludacris had to focus to make the album his and set it up for a 2010 release.

Recently, Ludacris discussed his Ludaversal album and how it is coming along. The Atlanta rapper is again working with Pharrell and his Neptunes production team. Ludacris promised the fans his album would definitely be released before the end of this year, as he has decided to begin releasing an album a year again.

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