Heating Up the Summer with Some New Tunes

By: Isis Nicole

There are a handful of anticipated albums this summer, yet I feel so out of touch! Maybe it’s because the albums that peek my interest aren’t scheduled to be released until fall; or maybe it’s, because I’m too picky. Whatever the reason, I still would like to be able to keep up with each and every dope release, whether it's a mix-tape, a single, or an entire album. 

I have to say the Beastie Boys' "Hot Sauce Committee Part Two" is definitely a must-have this summer. The much-anticipated album is finally here with 16 tracks. If you can’t respect the group as icons in Hip Hop, you could at least agree that their tribute, "Fight For Your Right Revisited," starring Seth Rogen, Elijah Wood, and Will Ferrell, was not only visually stimulating but hella cool. 

Then, there’s Big Sean's "Finally Famous," which fans will have to wait a little bit longer to hear. Once again, its release was pushed back a week, but it's now due sometime in June. With features from Wiz, Pharrell, and Kanye, I might have to reassess my opinion about him and his music. We have a love-hate relationship, but he’s talented, and he has potential. 

Finally, there's all this buzz swirling around some of the best in the game. From Drake's "Take Care" to Rick Ross's "God Forgives, I Don't," this summer will definitely heat up. Not to mention, there's Lil Wayne's "The Carter IV" and Jay Z and Kanye's "Watch the Throne." 

While 2010 gave us so many new artists, as well as new tracks, 2011 has to step up to the plate. All we can do now is wait patiently.