According to Def Jam, Kanye West's new album "Graduation" has been bumped up from its original mid-September release date. The album is now expected to hit stores at the end of August.

"Graduation" features the lead single "Can't Tell Me Nothing" which is currently making the rounds on the airwaves and Internet. The LP is also expected to feature a collaboration called "Graduation" featuring Chris Martin of Coldplay.

West recently released a 25-track Internet mixtape called "Can't Tell Me Nothing" showcasing glimpses into the sounds to come on his new album.