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A glance at pop albums of interest.

Nelly “Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention” (Universal): Remixes of a baker’s dozen of songs from the St. Louis rapper’s first two albums plus three previously unreleased tracks.

Memphis Bleek “M.A.D.E.” (Roc-a-Fella/Def Jam): The long-delayed third album by the Miami rapper features appearances by Jay-Z, Beanie Siegel and Trick Daddy.

Hoobastank “The Reason” (Island): The Calabasas thrash metal band’s third album makes few changes on the formula that helped its 2001 major-label debut find a mass audience.

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Kelis “Tasty” (Star Trak): This Harlem-bred singer enlists high-powered pals on her second outing, including the Neptunes’ Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who wrote “Milkshake”; OutKast’s Andre 3000, who guests on the same track; Raphael Saddiq; and rapper Nas.

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