The first week of July brings with it some of the summer’s hottest releases.

Most of America will be celebrating Independence Day on Thursday. However, many others will be celebrating the release of Jay-Z’s twelfth studio album. Hova will officially release his upcoming albumMagna Carta Holy Grail to the public on July 4. Recently, the tracklisting from the album and some lyrics were released to the public.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native Wiz Khalifa recently announced that he’s working on his third major label album and revealed the title of the project as well. Taking to Twitter, Wiz said that the title would be called Blacc Hollywood. Previously, the Taylor Gang CEO had also said he planned to drop the album this year.

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Janelle Monae’s upcoming album The Electric Ladywill hit retail shelves on September 10. Janelle and Atlantic Records recently delivered a new single “Dance Apocalyptic.” The project will feature music industry icon Prince.

Crooked I has been in the Hip Hop game since the 90s but has never officially released a solo full-length LP. Soon, that will change. The former Death Row Records hopeful-turned-Slaughterhouse member has finally announced the release date of his debut album, pinning July 30 the drop date for Apex Predator.

Devin The Dude announced the title of his eighth studio album. While no date is official the project is projected to release in September. Devin took to Twitter recently to announce the news.

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Webbie announced that he’s dropping the fourth installment of the Savage Life Series. The Baton Rogue, Louisiana native has announced plans to release Savage Life 4Ever on September 1. Also, Webbie, Lil Boosie, Lil Phat, Lil Trill, Foxx and the other members of Trill Fam have announced the “Respect Is A Must” Tour.

View the rest of the retail releases coming soon below, and on HipHopDX’s Release Dates page.

July 2

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Daz & WC – West Coast Gangsta Sh*t
Gucci Mane – Trap House III 
Joe Thomas – DoubleBack: Evolution of R&B
Jon Connor – Unconscious State
Juicy J – Stay Trippy
Nemo Achida – Midnight Magic
No Malice – Hear Ye Him
REKS – Revolution Cocktail
Young Scooter – Juughou$e

July 4

Jay-Z – Magna Carta Holy Grail

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July 5

Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines

July 9

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Adlib – Bad Newz
araabMuzik – The Remixes, Vol. 1
Ciara – Ciara
Freddie Gibbs – ESGN
Greenhouse (Illogic & Blueprint) – Bend But Don’t Break
Rich Quick – Sad Songz

July 16

Ace Hood – Trials & Tribulations
BURNTmd – The Green Invasion
Chris Brown – X
Hieroglyphics – The Kitchen
Mayer Hawthorne – Where Does This Door Go
Pusha T – My Name Is My Name

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July 23

Chamillionaire – Reignfall EP
Rich Gang – Rich Gang: Flashy Lifestyle
Shawn Chrystopher – Lovestory LP
U-God – Keynote Speaker 

July 30

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Cory Mo – Take It Or Leave It
Crooked I – Apex Predator
Tech N9ne – Something Else

August 6

Madchild – Lawn Mower Man
Maybach Music Group – Self Made Vol. 3

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August 27

Big Sean – Hall of Fame
Goodie Mob – Age Against The Machine
J57 & Blame One – Walk In The Sun
SunGod – Redemption

September 1

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Webbie – Savage Life 4Ever

September 10

2 Chainz – Based On A TRU Story 2
Janelle Monae – The Electric Lady

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September 17

Drake – Nothing is the Same
The Roots & Elvis Costello – Wise Up Ghost

September 24

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DJ Khaled – Suffering From Success

September 30

Dizzee Rascal – The Fifth
Justin Timberlake – The 20/20 Experience (Part 2)

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October 5

Waka Flocka Flame – Flockaveli 2

TBA

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Akon – Stadium
A$AP Rocky – Beauty & The Beast: Slowed Down Sessions, Chapter 1
Azealia Banks – Broke With Expensive Taste
AZ – Doe or Die II
Big Sean – Hall Of Fame
Birdman – Bigga Than Life
B.o.B – Underground Luxury
Brick Squad – Big Money Talk
Clipse – As God Is My Witness
Craig G & Da Beatminerz – TBA
Curren$y – Pilot Talk 3
Danny Brown – Old
Devin The Dude – One For The Road
DJ Khaled – Suffering From Success
DJ Scream – Long Live The Hustle
Dom Kennedy – Get Home Safely
Drake – Nothing Was The Same
E-40 – Block Brochure: Welcome To The Soil Vol. 4, 5 & 6
Earl Sweatshirt – Doris
Eminem – TBA
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Cocaine Pinata
Future & Rocko – TBA
Gucci Mane – MR.GUWOP
Ice Cube – Everything’s Corrupt
Iggy Azalea – The New Classic
Immortal Technique – The Martyr 2
Jay Electronica – Act II: Patents of Nobility (The Turn)
Joey Bada$$ – B4.DA.$$
KA – The Night’s Gambit
Ludacris – Ludaversal
Malik B & Mr. Green – Unpredictable
Method Man & Redman – Blackout 3
Mystikal – Original
Nelly – M.O.
Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday: The Pinkprint
Plies – Purple Heart
Raekwon – F.I.L.A (Fly International Luxurious Art)
Rebel Armz – TBA
Redman – Muddy Waters 2
Rich Boy – Break The Pot
Rick Ross – Mastermind
RiFF RaFF & Skrillex – TBA
Roc Marciano – Marci Beaucoup
Roc Marciano & Alchemist – TBA
Schoolboy Q – Oxymoron
Spice 1 – Hater’s Nightmare
Swizz Beatz – Haute Living
T.I. – Trouble Man: He Who Wears the Crown
The Roots – & Then You Shoot Your Cousin
Twista – The Dark Horse
Wiz Khalifa – Blacc Hollywood
Wu-Tang Clan – A Better Tomorrow
XV – The Kid with the Green Backpack 
Yelawolf – Love Story
YG – Freshman on Campus

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