Jean Grae Cake Or Death

It all seemed so simple for the superbly talented Jean Grae. From 2002 through '04, she released three full-length albums and subsequently appeared on high profile releases with the likes of Talib Kweli and the Roots. But it was then that her label issues began. Among other issues, they caused her planned 9th Wonder collaboration, Jeanius, to be delayed for nearly four years. It finally dropped in 2008, though, and left her fans hoping that a proper fourth album was on the way. She hinted at a 2010 release for that record -- the awesomely titled Cake Or Death. But the year came and went without an album from Grae. It's due to drop in 2011, though no definite release date has been revealed. Check back here for more information when it becomes available.

Abstract by Andrew Martin