There are certain artists that we all know and love that we can’t wait to get our hands on some new music from. ’06 was a big year for comebacks, with albums from Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Ciara, and more, and we got loads of new music from unexpected artists on ’07, but I think it’s safe to say that ’08 is definitely going to be another year for some of music’s giants to stake their claim and return to their thrones…

Janet Jackson is back with her 10th studio album, and fans are looking for her to make a huge comeback in ’08 with Discipline. I’d be lying if I said that I wasn’t stoked about hearing some new material from Janet, especially with the roster of producers and writers that she has working on the new project. “Feedback” was a great way to announce her return on to the scene, and it’s only a matter of time before we see a video and hear some new material from the album. So get yourself prepared for Miss Jackson’s return!

Even though no “official” material has leaked, Nas is to release his controversial Nigger LP in none other than the black history month of February. This should be interesting. They’ve done a pretty good job of keeping the material under wraps, considering that the album was supposed to be out this year. Nas has made many plugs about the album on the red carpet, but it’s just crazy that no one in the industry has made any comments about the new material from Nigger. Hopefully, it will shock and suprise, just like the title did.

People are on the look out for a new Brandy album, and I must admit – I am too. I was so in love with the Afrodisiac project, and I think that Brandy is ready to put out some quality. I like that for the past few albums, Brandy has been primarily sticking to a close nit group of producers to create cohesive album that makes absolute since together. Her new project should be very interesting. I wanna see what she’s going to come up with this go ’round.

LeToya Luckett surprised everyone with her debut, LeToya. At first, she released a couple of singles and it seemed to be a struggle, and Toya’s folks weren’t striking when the iron was hot. But then, she released the Teddy Bishop-pinned “Torn,” and everyone went wild. This time around, LeToya has been in the studio, working on her sophomore effort, which is set to be released early next year. She’s worked with a team of great producers, including Bryan-Michael Cox, The Dream & Tricky Stewart, The Underdogs, and there are talks of LeToya hitting the studio with Timbaland. Should be interesting from our H-Town chick.

Erykah Badu, to me, as remained consistent throughout the years. From Baduizm, to Mama’s Gun, to Worldwide Underground, there hasn’t been an Erykah album that I haven’t been able to listen to from top to bottom. “Honey” is the first track from Erykah’s new album, Nu AmErykah, which is set for release February 24th. The double-disc album will include 18 tracks, including “Honey,” produced by 9th Wonder and the follow-up ’70’s soul-inspired single, “Soldier 7.”