Music

Globalization

Pitbull

Pitbull follows the success of 2012’s Global Warming with his eighth studio album, which promises to be another exciting release. Included is the single “Fireball,” which features John Ryan.

Rock Or Bust

AC/DC

AC/DC returns with their first new album in six years. The highly anticipated release includes the single “Play Ball,” which was used as part of Turner Sports’ 2014 Major League Baseball postseason broadcasts.

Sonic Highways

Foo Fighters

For their eighth studio album, Foo Fighters traveled to eight of America’s most famous musical cities and recorded a track. It also includes the track “Outside,” which the band has posted snippets of online.

The London Sessions

Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige ventures into new musical territory by crossing the Atlantic to collaborate with some of this decade’s most celebrated U.K. talent, including Disclosure, Emeli Sande, and Sam Smith.

Hood Billionaire

Rick Ross

After releasing the chart-topping Mastermind in March, Rick Ross returns with his second album of 2014. The CD includes the single Keep Doing That (Rich ChicK), which features an appearance from R. Kelly.

SHADY XV

Various Artists

Shady Records celebrates its fifteenth anniversary by bringing together some of the label’s biggest hits as well as new tracks from Eminem, Yelawolf, Slaughterhouse, Bad Meets Evil, and more.

1989

Taylor Swift

Superstar Taylor Swift takes a new musical direction with her first pop album. However, like her previous albums, she continues to create songs that have a personal edge. Includes the single “Shake It Off.”

Old Boots, New Dirt

Jason Aldean

With a string of hit singles, chart-topping albums, and sold-out tours, Jason Aldean has cemented his status as one of country music’s biggest superstars. Now the reigning ACM Male Vocalist of the Year is ready to release his fifth album, which includes the single “Burnin’ It Down.”

Anything Goes

Florida Georgia Line

The multiplatinum-selling country music duo, who tore up the charts with their debut album Here’s to the Good Times, releases their second CD. The first single “Dirt” has peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

Hozier

Hozier

Tastemakers and critics have wholeheartedly embraced the spirited and soulful sound of Hozier. The singer-songwriter has already made several appearances on NPR as well as The Late Show with David Letterman and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.