Kanye West has announced plans to release a new solo album this summer.

The rapper revealed details about the project during a series of posts on Twitter, in which he also spoke about his joint album with Jay-Z.

“MY NEW ALBUM COMING THIS SUMMER,” wrote West, who released his last album 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' in November.

His fifth studio album topped the US album chart with sales of over 500,000 copies in its first week.

Referring to 'Watch The Throne', his new album with Jay-Z, West said: “WATCH THE THRONE COMING IN 2 MONTHS!!!!!!!!!!”

Unconfirmed reports have previously suggested that the album would arrive in March. The pair release first single 'H.A.M' earlier this month.

(by Jason Gregory)