We’re Waiting! 5 Artists Who Owe Their Fans Albums in 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, the music scene is buzzing with anticipation for several high-profile releases. While some artists have teased new tunes for quite some time, others have all but confirmed they’re done with recording for the time being. Still, that has not deterred the hope for an updated catalog in 2025.

Let’s dive into the latest updates on five artists whose forthcoming projects have fans on the edge of their seats.

Cardi B

Since her explosive debut with “Invasion of Privacy” in 2018, Cardi B has kept fans eagerly awaiting her sophomore album. Despite initial hopes for a 2024 release, the rap diva has confirmed that the project has been postponed to 2025. She revealed that this year was her “off year,” focusing on her kids, relaxation, and travel, and plans to align her album release with a subsequent tour for maximum impact.

Playboi Carti

Playboi Carti’s elusive album, tentatively titled “I Am Music,” has been a hot topic throughout 2024. The rapper shared some records from the album during his Rolling Loud Miami set in early December, but as the year concludes, the full project remains unreleased. Frustrated by the delays, some fans initiated a mass unfollowing until the album dropped, expressing their impatience with his “empty promises.”

Drake

Drake has had a dynamic year, notably engaging in a high-profile rap rivalry with Kendrick Lamar, which many believe tilted in Lamar’s favor. Despite this, the Toronto superstar surprised fans in August by releasing new tracks “Circadian Rhythm” and “No Face.” While these singles have satisfied some of the hunger for new music, the long-rumored joint album with PARTYNEXTDOOR remains in limbo, though Drizzy has shared it’s near completion.

Rihanna

The Navy has been in a frenzy over rumors of Rihanna’s return to music. Her last album, “Anti,” dropped in 2016, marking an eight-year hiatus from singing. Recent reports suggest that she is set to unveil her ninth album and embark on a world tour in 2025. Adding fuel to the fire, A$AP Rocky, her partner, has hinted at the possibility of new music on the horizon.

J. Cole

J. Cole has been relatively quiet on the solo front, with his last album, “The Off-Season,” released in 2021. However, he has maintained a strong presence through a series of high-profile features throughout 2024. Fans are speculating that his long-teased project, “The Fall Off,” might finally see the light of day in 2025, especially given his recent musical activity.

Summer Walker

Summer Walker has been teasing her upcoming third studio album, “Finally Over It,” set to be released through LVRN and Interscope. She has already dropped the lead single, “Heart of a Woman,” building anticipation among her fanbase. The album is expected to continue the narrative from her previous works, “Over It” and “Still Over It.”

As we transition into 2025, the expectations for these albums remain high. Whether these artists will meet the high hopes set by their fanbases remains to be seen.