PETALING JAYA, March 22 — During Dr. Dre’s appearance on a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the rapper-producer disclosed that Eminem’s 12th studio album is presently in progress and scheduled for release this year.

“Let me tell you something, let me explain something to you right now. Eminem is working on his own album which is coming out this year,” said Dre. “And I actually talked to him, and he said it’s OK for me to make that announcement right here on this show.”