As 2008 approaches, record labels are scrambling to close 2007 with a bang by distributing some of their most promising releases. Whether packed in the stocking or played on high volume at New Year’s Eve parties, these albums are definite must-haves this holiday season. -gavin philip godfrey and todd williams

Nicole Scherzinger – Her Name Is Nicole

Seal – System

Jordin Sparks – Jordin Sparks

Amy Winehouse – Frank

Freeway – Free At Last

Pitbull – Boatlift

B.G. – Too Hood To Be Hollywood

Ghostface Killah – The Big Doe Rehab

Styles P – Supa Gangsta, Extraordinary Gentleman

Mary J. Blige – Growing Pains

Disturbing Tha Peace – Hate It or Love It

Foxy Brown – Brooklyn’s Don Diva

Nelly – Brass Knuckles

Beanie Sigel – The Solution

G-Unit – Shoot To Kill

Lil’ Wayne – Tha Carter III

Lupe Fiasco – The Cool

Wu-Tang Clan – The 8 Diagrams