US rapper Eminem has confirmed that his long awaited new album won't be released until 2009.
"We're looking at first quarter next year, which is probably, you know, January, February,” the rapper told MTV.
Reports had previously claimed that 'Relapse' would be released before the end of this year.
But Eminem said he was now “real close” to finishing the album, which will be his first studio release since 2004's 'Encore'.
He said he had recorded over 100 songs since "but now we've just got to go through everything, pick the best ones and, you know, put it out."
Eminem first confirmed details about the album, which has been produced by long term collaborator Dr Dre, last month
Speaking about the album, the rapper said he hoped it would “remind people how I rap” but added he had no plans to tour.
Eminem Confirms 2009 Release For New Album
November 17, 2008
by Jason Gregory
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- he is so ing y, i love him and his music...i wish he'd leave kim alone for good and jump into my arms
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- HE WILL TOUR. HES BEEN AWAY TOO LONG. HE HAS RE-ENERGIZED HIMSELF AND WILL WANT TO SHOW PEOPLE HE MISSED BEING OUT AND PERFORMING. NOT REALLY FOR US, OR THE FANS, BUT FOR HIS DAUGHTERS AND HIS CREW-D12.......GOOD LUCK MARSHALL
- I can't wait for the album to be released !!!
am a rock/metal music fan.. n i have a band aswell.. but eminem's music Rocks !!!!! his lyrics are amazing.. he used to inspire me and he still does !!
i seriously can't wait to hear his new album!!
- oooh mfg... i can´t wait 4 this album..!! EMINEM IS BACKKKKK..!!! ooohh yeah baby...
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