The Year Ahead

As 2012 is coming to an end it's time to look forward to new music coming in 2013.



Keri Hilson

The "Pretty Girls Rock" singer took a short break from music to clear her head and just be normal. In the process she is completing a movie with film star Vin Diesel and excited to drop new music and a new album in the first quarter of 2013. A quarter which is already going to be saturated with divas.









Tamar Braxton

With "Love & War" jumping out of the gates being successful the world is finally ready to get a full dose of Tamar. "She" has already set her release date of February 12, 2013 and TrueFAN has a feeling she will do very well.







Ciara










After shelving her previous release date Ciara has decided that her "One woman army" will be best suited for early 2013. Her couple of singles she has put out have been cute but much more will be needed to compete with the divas coming out in the first quarter.


Mariah Carey

The Icon has been doing a lot lately. Taking care of her beautiful children, taping American Idol, and also working on new music for a new album due sometime in 2013. As if she needs to prove anything at this point in her career but with young and upcoming artists pushing out #1 hits she may need to notch a few more of her own to keep her record out of reach.






Azealia Banks

The beautiful rapper is a breathe of fresh air in this pop filled Nicki Minaj era. With an album release date of Feburary 12, 2012 she is the first female MC of the year to drop an album and has the chance to gain popularity.







50 cent

Honestly nobody is checking for 50 at this point. He has given his music career the boot to be a business man a long time ago. Even though his albums have got worse and worse each time around his name is what may sell an album or two.








Beyonce

Let the promotion begin. Even though "4" gave her some of the best critical accliam in her career it didn't live up to the smash of I AM Sasha Fierce. This time around to keep up with the new divas she will have to bring the heat (go buy perfume lol). With news this month of Pepsi endorsing her and funding upcoming projects and tours the year of Beyonce is about to start. Album due out in the first quarter of the year, Superbowl halftime show performer and HBO documentary in works. I'm worried for any other female dropping albums in the first quarter.


Other artists that will be bringing new albums to the mix. Lady GaGa, Katy Perry, Jessie J, Eminem, Big Sean