Top 10 New Rap Releases - July 2010

With the weather now approaching volcanic temperatures (at least, here in Houston), it's time to check out some sizzling records sure to stay in rotation past this summer.

10. Juvenile - 'Beast Mode'

Juvenile is back looking like a shadow of his old self on the follow up to 2009's Cocky & Confident. Fans sick of "Back That Azz Up" can lean on "Drop That Thang," Juvie's attempt at reenacting his biggest single to date.
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9. Tech9Ne - 'Gates Mixed Plate'

Tech9Ne continues to pump out music at an alarming rate. Gates Mixed Plate is billed as the "lighter" accompaniment to 2009's Sickology 101. Don't hold your breath, though. Tech Nina's idea of a light album is a lineup that includes Kutt Calhoun and Brotha Lynch Hung.

Release Date: July 27, 2010
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8. Fat Joe - 'The Dark Side'
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In which Terror Squad chief honcho drops hardbody rhymes and soon-to-be summer jingles. Highlights include "Slow Down" with Jeezy and the party starter "It Ain’t About Money" alongside Trey Songz. Other guest artists: R. Kelly, Clipse, Cam’ron, Lil Wayne, Too $hort, and TA, with production by Street Runner, Cool & Dre, Raw Uncut, Scoop Deville, Just Blaze, DJ Premier, Infamous and Buckwild.

Release Date: July 27, 2010
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