UK- MGMT and Rihanna are among the artists appearing on Jay-Z’s new album, the rapper has revealed. The indie band and R&B star will join the likes of Kud Cudi, Drake and Mr Hudson on The Blueprint 3, due 11 September.

The Blueprint 3 is a diverse and “mature” album, Jay-Z said, reflecting the time that has passed since the first Blueprint album in 2001…Despite this compliment, Lil Wayne is one of the hip-hop superstars who does not appear on the album. Nor does Jay-Z’s wife, R&B star Beyoncé, though the rapper still hasn’t ruled out the possibility.

I love Jay-Z, always have, and I’m pumped on this album, but I still get angry thinking about his “retirement” after the Black Album. A bold faced lie used as a marketing strategy to fool millions of people into buying an album. “When I come back like Jordan, wearin’ the 4 5, it aint to play games with you, its to aim at you.” At least he was telling us the whole time.

Check out a single off of this album, Run This Town feat. Kanye and Rihanna, here on Kanye’s Blog.

Still one of the dopest intstrumentals out