2010 SUMMER MUSIC PREVIEW

Rick Ross

Miami's Bauwse will be gunning for his fourth consecutive no. 1 LP come June 29. "Teflon Don" will reportedly feature guest appearances by Ne-Yo, Kanye West, Drake, Chrisette Michele, Raphael Saadiq and T.I. and production from The Runners, Clark Kent and J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League.

Young Jeezy

After a few setbacks, Jeezy's "Thug Motivation 103" is now slated to hit stores June 22. Having put his two cents on "The Recession," Young is now back to serving his brand of inspirational music. Plies, Lil Wayne and Beyonce are said to be a few of the guest spots while Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Drumma Boy and Boi-1da will be behind the boards.

Dirty Money

Comprised of Diddy, Dawn Richard, formerly of Danity Kane and Kalenna, Dirty Money's scheduled to drop its long delayed, "Last Train to Paris" June 22.

The-Dream

The last of Dream's Love trilogy, "Love King" is set to drop June 22. T.I.'s featured on two tracks on the CD.

Estelle

Estelle has a few tricks up her sleeve for her upcoming project, "All of Me." Slated for a September release, the album reportedly features a collaboration with Bette Midler. The LP also features "Freak" featuring Kardinal Offishall.

Waka Flocka Flame

With the "O Let's Do It" remix featuring Diddy and Rick Ross still garnering spins, Waka's prepping his as-yet-untitled debut for a September 14 release.

The Game

Marking his return to Aftermath, The Game's "The Red Album" will feature production from Pharrell Williams and Dr. Dre, among others. Lady Gaga, Gucci Mane, Kanye West round out the guest list. "The Red" hits stores June 15.

Lyfe Jennings

Lyfe's "I Still Believe" is scheduled for a June release.

N.E.R.D.

Yet another LP dropping June 15. Skateboard P, Chad Hugo and Shay return with "Nothing." The LP's first single, "Hot N' Fun" features Nelly Furtado.

Fat Joe

Joey Crack will be dropping his 10th album, "The Darkside," June 29. The first single, "Ha Ha (Slow Down)" features Young Jeezy.

Paul Wall

The People's Champ returns with "Heart of a Champion" June 29.

John Legend

Legend is set to drop an album tentatively titled, "Wake Up Sessions" in June.

Dwele

The Detroit crooner drops his 6th album, "World, Wants Women" June 29.

Lil Jon

Crunk is far from dead according to Lil Jon. He's scheduled to break his six-year hiatus when "Crunk Rock" drops June 8.

Kelis

Fresh off her deal with will.i.am, Kelis is set to drop "Flesh Tone" July 6.'

Cam'Ron

Teaming up with his protege, Vado, Cam drops "Cam'Ron Presents the U.N.-Guns n Butta."

Chamillionaire

Cham's "Venom" hits stores June 22.

Roscoe Dash

Roscoe will get to see if his smash hit "All the Way Turnt Up" can translate into record sales when "Ready Set Go!" hits stores June 22.

Eminem

The follow-up to last year's "Relapse," Eminem's "Recovery" features production by Just Blaze, Havoc, Jim Jonsin and Dr. Dre, among others. Em recently leaked "Not Afraid" produced by Boi-1Da. "Recovery" hits stores June 22.

Nicki Minaj

Ms. Minaj reportedly skipped Rihanna's tour to make sure she could deliver her debut in time. At press time, she's released "Massive Attack" featuring Sean Garrett, but no further details are available on her much anticipated debut. Nicki's set to hit stores in July.

The Roots

Taking a break from their gig with Jimmy Fallon, The Roots drop "How I Got Over" June 22.

Big Boi

Big Boi makes his Def Jam debut July 6 with "Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty."

J. Cole

Word is this Roc Nation signee is prepping his debut LP to come sometime this summer. The CD's lead single, "Who Dat," recently leaked online.

Trey Songz

Though "Ready" is still performing well on the charts, Trey's already plotting a new release for the summer. The as-yet-untitled album hits stores September 14.

Drake

The wait is almost over. Drake's already released two singles, "Over" and "Find Your Love," off his debut, "Thank Me Later." He's reportedly worked with Kanye West, Jay-Z and Lil Wayne on the album, hitting stores June 15.

Joe Budden

Budden's internet soldiers will finally get to hear "The Great Escape" July 27.

Fantasia

You may have seen Fantasia prep her upcoming album on her VH1 reality show. The as-yet-untitled album drops July 13.

Ice Cube

The West Coast vet returns with his 9th album, "I Am the West," July 13.

T.I.

Tip's scheduled to drop "King Uncaged" August 22. The buzz single, "I'm Back," has already been bubbling for some time now. Jim Jonsin, Drumma Boy, DJ Toomp and Danja Handz will handle the boards while Tip's partner, Jason Geter, confirmed Trey Songz and Dream features.

Jamie Foxx

Foxx's "Body" is slated to hit stores July 20. The album features Justin Timberlake, T.I., Dream, Jazmine Sullivan and Mase, among others.

Kanye West

Arguably the year's most anticipated, Kanye's tentatively titled, "Good *ss Job" is said to be dropping in June. Word is Yeezy's been with New York luminaries DJ Premier, Q-Tip and Pete Rock behind the boards.