7 Albums To Look Forward To This Spring

Music lovers are in for a treat this spring season. Many of our favorite artists are schedule to release their long-awaited projects, from hip-hop veteran LL Cool J to R&B songstress Fantasia. Take a look at 7 albums we know we can get excited about this spring.

1. LL Cool J, Authentic

Don’t call it a comeback. LL Cool J’s 14th studio album is scheduled to hit stores and digital retailers on April 30th. Authentic not only features 12 new songs from the rap veteran, but appearances from Snoop Dogg, Charlie Wilson and Earth, Wind & Fire.

Take a look at the album’s track listing here:

1. “Bath Salt”
2. “Not Leaving You Tonight” feat. Fitz and the Tantrums & Eddie Van Halen
3. “New Love” feat. Charlie Wilson
4. “We Came to Party” feat. Snoop Dogg & Fatman Scoop
5. “Give Me Love” feat. Seal
6. “Something About You (Love the World)” feat. Charlie Wilson, Melody Thornton, & Earth, Wind & Fire
7. “Bartender Please” feat. Snoop Dogg, Bootsy Collins, & Travis Barker
8. “Whaddup” feat. Chuck D, Travis Barker, Tom Morello, & DJ Z-Trip
9. “Between the Sheetz” feat. Mickey Shiloh
10. “Closer” feat. Monica
11. “Live For You” feat. Brad Paisley
12. “We’re the Greatest” feat. Eddie Van Halen

2. Fantasia, Side Effects of You
Originally due out in March, the fourth studio album from our favorite American Idol winner is set to hit stores on April 16th. With Side Effects of You, the 28-year-old said she’s matured in more ways than one. She tweeted, “My Baby!!! My Blood, Sweat, Tears. My Name, My Joy, My Pain, My Album.. Side Effects of You!!!!! ROCK♥SOUL.”

3. Lil Wayne, I Am Not a Human Being II

Fresh out the hospital, Lil Wayne is preparing for the release of his tenth studio album, I Am Not a Human Being II. On March 26, fans of Lil Tunechi can pick up his latest body of work, which will includes songs like “Days And Days” feat. 2 Chainz, “No Worries” feat. Detail and “Lay It Down” feat. Cory Gunz & Nicki Minaj.

4. Eve, Lip Lock

Eve’s highly-anticipated new album is scheduled to hit stores on May 14. After a 10-year hiatus, the rapper says her new project, Lip Lock, includes the music she “always wanted to make.”

“I’ve been wanting to come back, but the situation hasn’t been right,” she said in an interview at Power 105.1. “I felt mainly my situation as far as label stuff, management, lawyers—literally the whole situation. Now, it’s the right situation. I know it’s been a minute. I miss my music. Music is my first love.”

5. Ashanti, BraveHeart

Ashanti’s forthcoming album Braveheart has been pushed back so many times that we really hope this is the final release date. As of now, it’s scheduled to arrive in stores on June 4th…we’ll see.

6. Tyga, Hotel California

Young Money rapper Tyga is scheduled to release his new studio album, Hotel California, on April 9th.  Just like his previous projects, we are sure this album will be full of radio bangers and club hits.

7. Will.I.Am., #willpower

Will.I.Am’s long-awaited solo album is set to be released on April 23rd. He has a massive list of collaborators on the project, including Chris Brown, Diddy, Lil Wayne and Nicole Scherzinger. The album’s first single, “#thatPOWER” featuring Justin Bieber has already received a lot of radio love.

Tell us which projects you are looking forward to most!