MF Doom affiliate The Darkmonk will release his debut album through Metal Face Akademy. The record contains production by Madlib, Jake One and MF Doom. Guest features by DJ Wesu and Mobonix. Check out Darkmonk performin his single 'Real Terror'.

Running for one of 2012's finest album covers of the year: the one of Chaundon's upcoming release 'Tje Jammington', to be released March 6th. The album features Craig G, Skillz the DJ, Von Pea, YC the Cynic, B. Boykin and DJ Flash. 10 tracks deep. In anticipation, the Justus League member has released a slew of tracks under the name #Golden EraMonday. For more info and tracks: peep the label's website.

Plug 1 (Pos) and Plug 2 (Dave) of De La Soul release 'First Serve' on Duck Down Records, April 2nd. The project is called 'a dynamic Hip-Hop group, an album, a concept, the soundtrack to a movie that has yet to be made and a fable for our times.' Both MC's seem to really have opened all registers on a comical level. Peep the first two teaser video's 'Looks Like We Made It' where they talk about signing to Goon Time Records and 'Mrs Whitter', the single 'Pushin Along' and their website!

Ugly Duckling emcee Dizzy Dustin hooks up with Swiss Precise as the duo Blown Celeb. Following the release of the 12" title track and several pushbacks, the 22-track long album holds features by RA The Rugged Man, Slaine, Rakaa Iriscience, LMNO and Edo G. Beats by DJ Mighty Mi, Disposable Heroes, Einstein, and Eloqwent a.o. Peep the full album stream here! Pre-orders and digital release on February 6th.

Readied for a late February release is Damu The Fudgemunk and Raw Poetic's 'Kilawatt V1.5' on Redefinition Records. All songs on the 16-track CD, packaged with a 2-track 7" vinyl, are produced by Damu. Except for one single, produced by Raw Poetic's Panacea partner K Murdock. The CD holds three instrumental cuts. More info here. Peep the preview video.

Remember 'Music For The Mature B-Boy' from 2003? It seems like UK producer/DJ Format will hit us with another bangin album. 'Statement Of Intent' features rap contributions by Edan, Mr Lif, Phill Most Chill and Sureshot La Rock, while The Nostalgia 77 Quintet and The Simonsound add a musical touch to it. Peep the album sampler video.

Veterans Freddie Foxxx aka Bumpy Knuckles and DJ Premier will release their much anticipated collabo LP 'Kolexxxion' on March 27th. The record, 17 tracks deep, features Nas and Public Enemy's Flava Flav. Early March, Bumpy and Preem release the EP 'StOoDiOtYmE' with non-album cuts. Check out the first tracks 'BAP' and 'wEaRe aT WaR'.

Known for his remix projects, Small Professor is now preparing the release of his first producer's compilation 'Gigantic Vol. 1' on January 24th. The record features 14 tracks with contributions from Von Pea, Elucid, Buff1, Blueprint, Curly Castro, Stik Figa, Guilty Simpson, Reef The Lost Cauze, Has-Lo, Random, Curly Castro, Zilla Rocca, and Al Mighty. Check the tracklist, snippets and the first leak with Buff1 here.

The NY underground phenomenon and Polyrhythm Addict Mr Complex returns with 'Swiss Chocolate Cake' on Swiss label Sub-Bombin. The record is set for a February release. Check out the teaser. This 11-track album will be available on vinyl, cd and a limited edition USB flash drive with the digital bonus track album and extras. Check out the first single 'Holy Smokes'.

It's been over ten years since he released 'Ascension', but now founding Hiero member Pep Love is back with another solo album, entitled 'Rigmarole'. The record drops March 6 on Hiero Emporium and was mostly recorded by Pep himself. 'Rigmarole is just the beginning, and it wasn't created with the intention of living up to anything else.', the Hieroglyphic told Hiphopdx magazine. Check the first single.

Cali Agent, Skhool Yard veteran Planet Asia's long-awaited 'Black Belt Theatre', named after a 1980's Saturday-afternoon TV show and inspired by Planet Asia's favorite films, drops end of February. The album includes guests such as Raekwon, Talib Kweli, Paul Wall, Ras Kass, Camp Lo, Strong Arm Steady, Fashawn, Willie The Kid, Torae, and Nio Tha Gift. Behind the boards you'll find Khrysis, Oh No, Dirtydiggs, Soulprofessa and more. Peep the single 'Golden State'.

'I've always heard music in my head, but I never knew how to get it out. I finally got to express that.', Gift Of Gab, one half of Blackalicious, says about his upcoming release on Quannum Projects, due out March 27. The album features guest appearances from George Clinton, Latyrx, Martin Luther, Zumbi, Raashan Ahmad, Samantha Kravitz and G Koop. Check out the marvelous 'Protocol' single featuring Samantha Kravitz.