Seventeen of 2012′s Highly Anticipated Albums to look forward to.
1. Madonna – MDNA
Her twelfth studio album will be the first since 2008′s ‘Hard Candy’ and is set for release in March. Her new single ‘Gimme All your Luvin’ was leaked late year and will be performed at the Super Bowl alongside M.I.A and Nicki Minaj both of who are also releasing new albums later this year.
2. Brandy – TBA
After her not-so-successful fifth album ‘Human’ released back in 2008, Brandy Norwood’s return to music is highly anticipated and so has called upon names such as Frank Ocean, Timbaland, Sean Garrett and Jim Jonsin to ensure she comes back with a bang.
3. The XX – TBA
The group gave listeners a snippet of what they’ve been working on, on their blog entitled ‘Open Eyes’ and if Jamie XX’s production on Drakes ‘Take Care’ ft Rihanna is anything to go by this should be a great follow up to the Indie Pop trio’s first self entitled album released in 2009.
4. Kanye West – Good Music
Kanye’s compilation album which features, wait for it…Big Sean, Mr Hudson, Kid Cudi, John Legend, Pusha T, Common, CyHi Da Prince, Malik Yusef, Mos Def, Teyana Taylor, D’banj is set for release early this year with Mr West putting the finishing touches on his Getting On with Our Dreams MUSIC label collaborative album in London.
5. Lady Gaga – TBA 3rd album
One female on a mission is Lady Gaga, with the success of 2011′s Born This Way selling over 8 million copies worldwide she just wants to keep going and giving to all her little monsters…
6. Air – Le Voyage Dans La Lune
The 16 minute French short film released in 1902 entitled ‘Le Voyage Dans La Lune’ (A Trip To The Moon) is the inspiration behind the duo’s album which is released in early February
7. Of Montreal -Paralytic Stalks
Since the seven-piece’s birth in 1996, ‘Paralytic Stalks’ marks their eleventh album in fifteen years and is due for release in early February.
8. Sleigh Bells- Reign of Terror
The duo’s second album is due in February with rumors of a Valentines day release. Check out their teaser trailer for Reign of Terror below.
9.Lana Del Rey – Born to Die
She managed to mesmerize everyone with ‘Video Games’ which now boasts over 15 million You Tube hits. Set for release at the end of January, the 25 year olds debut album will definitely be a must have of 2012.
10. Santigold -Master of My Make Believe
Her 2008 album titled ‘Santogold’ which included the hits ‘Creator’ and ‘L.E.S. Artistes’ blew us away and it looks as though the 34 year old who signed to Roc Nation last year is set to do it all over again. Her new album includes collaborations from Switch from Major Lazer and Nick Zinner from the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s to name but a few.
11.The Killers -TBA
Anticipation for this album is high. Front man Brandon Flowers released his solo album ‘Flamingo’ back in 2010 but nothing has been heard from the Las Vegas band since 2008 with ‘Day and Age’ which brought us the hit ‘Human’
12.No Doubt -TBA
We haven’t heard from Gwen, Tony, Adrian and Tom since 2001′s ‘Rock Steady’ but over ten years later the gang are finally back, good things come to those who wait right?!
13. Major Lazer -TBA
Diplo and Switch are back. The new album is said to include the likes of No Doubt and Vybz Kartel. Check out their single ‘Original Don’ below.
14. Janelle Monae -TBA
Fans are in for a real treat as Miss Monae is set to release not one but TWO albums later this year following the success of her debut album Arch-Android in 2010.
15. Kanye West/Jay-Z -Watch The Throne 2
Both have their own solo projects out later this year, but have also managed to jam in a collaborative project to further the success of the first album.
16. Frank Ocean -TBA
With the success of his 2011 mixtape Nostalgia-Ultra and having worked with the likes of Beyonce, Jay-Z, John Legend, Kanye West and Nas on his new album ‘Life is Good’ out later this year. It would seem safe to say we can all expect good things from the OFWGTKA singer’s debut album which is set to be released in the Spring.
17. D’Angelo- James River
Having heard nothing from the Neo-Soul/RN’B singer since Voodoo in 2000. Finally D’Angelo breaks his twelve year silence with the help of ?uestLove, Cee Lo Green, Q-Tip and Raphael Saadiq as well as producer Mark Ronson to give fans his third studio album entitled ‘James River’ In the meantime here’s his cover of Sound Gardens ‘Black hole Sun’
D’Angelo ” Black Hole Sun ” (Demo) by FUNK★U
