2017 has been a blockbuster year for album releases, and it doesn't look like that's going to slow up in the final months. Artists like Taylor Swift and Gucci Mane have already locked in their time in the spotlight this fall, while others put the finishing touches on projects fans have been waiting months, and in some instances, years to hear.
Peep below to check out our most anticipated albums for fall featuring Kanye West, Cardi B, ASAP Rocky, and more.
2017 has been a blockbuster year for album releases, and it doesn't look like that's going to slow up in the final months. Artists like Taylor Swift and Gucci Mane have already locked in their time in the spotlight this fall, while others put the finishing touches on projects fans have been waiting months, and in some instances, years to hear.
Peep below to check out our most anticipated albums for fall featuring Kanye West, Cardi B, ASAP Rocky, and more.
Gucci Mane, 'Mr. Davis'
Release Date: Sept. 15
Rap’s hardest working act and ComplexCon 2017 performer Gucci Mane is all set to release his new album Mr. Davis in a few weeks, and fans should have no doubt the ATL veteran is going to deliver. Gucci's locked in a who's who of guests, with recent singles featuring the likes of Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, and Migos. The 17-track project will also include ASAP Rocky, the Weeknd, and Schoolboy Q.
The-Dream, 'Love Affair'
Release Date: Oct. 27
The-Dream recently shared with Complex a date he had in mind for the release of Love Affair:
The-Dream's next project "Love Affair" might be coming sooner than we thought...
...Sept 29th? pic.twitter.com/a3WDE3C6hT
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) July 20, 2017
The project is now officially set for an Oct. 27 release. While lead single "Summer Body" had its run during the warmer months, the hit-making singer/songwriter will have cuffing season anthems on deck when the time arrives.
Taylor Swift, 'Reputation'
Release Date: Nov. 10
Taylor Swift is leaning into controversy for the rollout of her upcoming album Reputation, with its first single "Look What You Made Me Do" drawing major speculation that the singer is going at Kanye and Kim over the infamous "Famous" lyric. Even if you haven't been completely convinced by "Look What You Made Me Do" and her most recent single "...Ready for It," you can't deny her track record when it comes to running the Billboard charts.
Kanye West, 'Turbo Grafx 16'
Release Date: N/A
Will Kanye finally release Turbo Grafx 16 in 2017? It's a bit complicated.
What we know for sure is that he's definitely working on... something. In recent months the legendary Chicago rapper/producer has been spotted at an undisclosed L.A. studio with Kid Cudi and Migos. On top of that, Kanye and Cudi recently linked up with contemporary artist Takashi Murakami in Japan for a “secret project."
It's entirely possible that 'Ye is finishing up Turbo Grafx 16, or another project altogether, but either way its release seems imminent.
Ty Dolla Sign, 'Beach House 3'
Release Date: N/A
Ty Dolla Sign's long-awaited third installment of the Beach House series will be the first in album form, and the L.A.-based artist is not holding back when it comes to features. He's already released two star-studded singles in “Love U Better” with Lil Wayne and The-Dream and “So Am I” with Skrillex and Damian Marley. Given his industry/personal alignments with the likes of YG and Wiz Khalifa, and his recent run of guest spots, expect to see these names return the favor.
Cardi B
Release Date: N/A
Cardi B's song of the summer contender "Bodak Yellow" has legitimized her transition into rap, and has also set the table for the Bronx representative to drop her debut studio album. No firm date has been set, though Cardi revealed to a crowd at Made in America that they could expect it in October.
Miguel
Release Date: N/A
Miguel's album schedule tends to fall in the two to three-year cycle range, which means we're due for some new heat from the Grammy-winning R&B singer. Don't believe me? The signs are there. For starters, Wildheart dropped in June of 2015. Couple that with his new Travis-Scott assisted single "Sky Walker" being released, and all signs point to a new Miguel project by year's end.
Travis Scott, 'Astroworld'
Release Date: N/A
Even as we close in on the end of 2017, Travis Scott's third studio album Astroworld and collaborative project with Quavo are still very much a release date away from dropping this year. The Houston rapper continues to tease an imminent release for each one, but for the sake of timing, we could see the solo project coming out first.
If you've somehow lost faith in the possibility of hearing Astroworld this year, keep in mind Travis recently announced he's in "album mode," and told a crowd at a recent club event as much:
ASAP Rocky
Release Date: N/A
It's been over two years since ASAP Rocky dropped A.L.L.A., but the de facto leader of ASAP Mob hasn't spent that time kicking back. Along with expanding his influence in the fashion world, Rocky contributed heavily to the Mob's first two volumes of the Cozy Tapes series.
It sounds like that active approach has inspired Rocky to finish up his third studio album. In a recent interview with Complex, he guaranteed the album would be released by the end of 2017.
Partynextdoor, 'Club Atlantis'
Release Date: N/A
Partynextdoor spent the end of August dropping loosies while building up hype for Club Atlantis. While the project currently has no set release date, PND has more than enough juice to go with a short rollout like he's done in the past.
Majid Jordan, 'The Space Between'
Release Date: N/A
Partynextdoor isn't the only OVO artist with their eyes on a fall release. Majid Jordan is set to release The Space Between this year, anchored by the Party-assisted "One I Want." In all likelihood a few other OVO members may pop up, Drake included.