The incomparable Ashanti is back with "The Declaration"!!This multiple Grammy winner and R&B superstar has delivered some of her most powerful and passionate songs yet. "The Declaration" features the smash hit "The Way That I Love", which showcases the power of Ashanti's soulful voice as she tells the heart wrenching story of a scorned lover. This 13 song set is Ashanti's 4th studio album and first since 2004. Ashanti has been busy developing her acting career with John Tucker Must Die, Coach Carter, and Resident Evil, and now she return to deliver career defining album!

Lyrics Born (a.k.a. Tom Shimura) has long been known for his innovative beats, creative collaborations, and soulful vocals. Here he takes a giant leap forward in song craft, incorporating elements such as pop, reggaeton, and R&B. It's the rare MC who can bridge the gap between hip-hop and alternative rock, owning the crowd at Bonnaroo and Bumbershoot as easily as he trades rhymes with Charlie 2na. Just remember those can't-get-it-out-of-your-head songs from Nokia and Diet Coke commercials.

The Cool Kids are a hip hop duo from Chicago, Illinois and Detroit, Michigan. The duo consists of Antoine "Mikey Rocks" Reed (originally from Matteson, Illinois) and Evan "Chuck Inglish" Ingersoll (originally from Mount lemens, Michigan). The Bake Sale is the second EP released by The Cool Kids.

The Cool Kids are a hip hop duo from Chicago, Illinois and Detroit, Michigan. The duo consists of Antoine "Mikey Rocks" Reed (originally from Matteson, Illinois) and Evan "Chuck Inglish" Ingersoll (originally from Mount lemens, Michigan). The Bake Sale is the second EP released by The Cool Kids.

O'Donis and Akon co-wrote and co-produced most of Colby O, which blends pop, R&B and hip-hop with a dash of Latin guitar. There also are contributions from a handful of outside producers, including syndicated radio host Clinton Sparks, who did beats for the club-oriented second single, Don't Turn Back. T-Pain, Ludacris and Lil Romeo are expected to be featured, but O'Donis wanted to keep guests to a minimum. "My goal is to make an album that is 100% me, from the beats to the lyrics.

Cash Money/Universal Motown Records multi-platinum artist Lil Wayne is once again taking control of the airwaves and breaking records in both with "Lollipop," the first single from his highly anticipated album Tha Carter III. This is the biggest add week that a hip-hop artist has received at Rhythm Crossover and the biggest any artist has received at Urban Radio including Beyonce and Mariah.

Success hasn t changed Plies; it has just made him more real. After selling over a half million copies of his 2007 debut album,THE REAL TESTAMENT, the rapper hailing from the streets of Fort Myers, Florida returns with the release of his sophomore set, DEFINITION OF REAL. I feel like what I try to stand for in this game and what I reflect and represent is the extinct individuality in termsof being real, explains Plies.

When responsibility becomes a dirty word leave it to artists like Florida's Blood Raw to come clean. "I am a role model," says the burly member of Young Jeezy's USDA. "The best role models are the ones that lead by example." The native of the impoverished Panama City, Blood Raw, ne' TK, has lived an example to learn from, not necessarily to follow. Growing up in a single parent household, Blood Raw's mother was in and out of prison and died when he was only twelve years old.

This rising star achieved the #1 Rap single with "She Got It" (featuring T-Pain). The album, "Death Before Dishonor" was produced by the Grammy Award winning team, J.U.S.T.C.E League who produced songs for Mary J. Blige, Young Jezzy and Rick Ross. More hit records are to come with 2 Pistols, including "I Know You" (featuring Ray-J) and "That's My Word" (featuring Trey Songz).

Killer Mike's second album, after Monster. It introduces Grind Time Rap Gang members S.L. Jones, Nario, Bigg Slimm, Da Bill Collector, and Rock D The Legend. On the song "That's Life" he criticizes Oprah Winfrey, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Bill Cosby for not caring about poor people.