Independent powerhouse Suave Records has joined forces with Koch Records to release various projects from 8Ball & MJG,  Philly rapper Gillie Da Kid and newcomer Jiggolo.

The first release from the Suave/Koch venture will be 8Ball & MJG's Greatest Hits which will hit stores on May 13th.

The set will include the Memphis duo's biggest hits including “Space Age Pimpin',” “Pimp In My Own Rhyme”  and “Don't Flex”.

The release dates for the albums from Gillie Da Kid and Jiggolo were not given.

TELL ALL FAITHFULLY

Faith Evans will be releasing a book titled Keep The Faith this summer.

According to reports, the book will be based on her life including  marriage with late rapper Notorious B.I.G. and her stint with Bad Boy Records.

The book, which Faith co-wrote with Aliya King, is expected to hit shelves in August.

HYPHY INV ASION

Bay Area rapper Keek Da Sneak will be releasing his latest album titled Deified on May 27th via Koch Records.

The album will feature appearances from Too Short, Daz Dillinger, Mistah Fab, Prodigy of Mobb Deep, Alchemist, Chingo Bling, E-40 , Paul Wall, Lil Keke and Jacka of the Mob Figaz, among others.

The first single off the set, “That Go”, features Prodigy and Alchemist and is currently getting spins on radio.