Kanye West to release new LP this year?

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Kanye West may release his fourth studio album before the end of the year, say reports.

According to Billboard, the rapper is already planning the follow-up to 2007's Graduation.

A rumoured title for the record is Good Ass Job.

West currently plays new track 'Love Lockdown' in his live shows and it may be the lead single for the new disc.

The 'Stronger' singer may perform the track when he closes the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday.

He is also currently working on tracks for Jay-Z's Blueprint III, which is scheduled for release in 2009.