The New Year is shaping up to be the year of the heavy hitters in music. Some of the biggest names in hip-hop, rock and R&B are planning album releases for 2004, MTV.com reports. Whose album will be the biggest of 2004?
– 50 Cent: He’ll try to top 2003 this summer.
– Eminem: Details are shady, but it’s due this year.
– Coldplay: Gwyneth saga could cramp the band’s style.
– Dr. Dre: His third solo album, “Detox,” could be his last.
– Beastie Boys: Long-awaited album due in June.
– Gwen Stefani: Delving into hip-hop and R&B for her solo debut.
– Nine Inch Nails: Reported title: “Bleedthrough.”
– Avril Lavigne: Can she keep teens bopping?
– R. Kelly: He’ll try to work around trial troubles.
– Evanescence: First album without guitarist Ben Moody.
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Edited by RedEye staff (ritaredeye@tribune.com)
