US rapper Kanye West will release his fourth studio album before the end of the year, according to the musician’s management company.

Although the album is currently untitled, West has previously referred to the record as ‘Good Ass Job’, in keeping with the collegiate theme of its predecessors.

A track entitled ‘Love Lockdown’, which the rapper has been performing live, is thought to be the first single and may appear online imminently, reports Billboard.

(by Jason Gregory)