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Jay-Z and Kanye West, two of the heaviest hitters in hip-hop, join forces for one of 2011's most anticipated releases. Includes the single Otis.

" ... showcases the skills of a gifted lyricist while highlighting an unforgettable journey."--Amazon.com.

Shortly after the release of her Sail Out EP, which topped the R&B album chart, Jhene Aiko returns with her debut full-length album. One of the first singles off the CD, The Pressure, made its debut on Vogue's website. "4 out of 5. ...The album plays like a love song on infinite loop, all dreamy echoes, twinkles and eeriness."--Billboard. "Garde of A-. ...the coolest party soundtrack for a parallel dimension where the future of R&B arrived a long...

"This album can be singled out not only for its interpretive qualities, but for the incredible atmosphere created by producer Daniel Lanois. The recording has a similar dark, introspective ambience familiar from Lanois' work with Bob Dylan, and it works wonderfully with these songs."--Amazon.com.

With his 2007 debut, I'll Stay Me, Luke Bryan shared his unique brand of traditional country music with an ever-growing legion of fans. With his second album, he shares his growth as a performer and songwriter on tracks like I Do, which is the album's first single. " ... songs that revel in pleasures ..."--USA Today. " ... should keep Bryan's country credentials in good standing."--Billboard. " ... a knack for convincingly delivering hymns ..."--Country...