New Albums in 2025

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TRENDING

• SZA & Kendrick Top R&B Chart With “30 for 30.” Leads 12 tracks from SZA's SOS: Lana deluxe edition, scoring 17.5M streams in debut week.

• "Brat" Named Collins Dictionary's Word of 2024. Charli XCX's album title sparks global trend, with signature green branding across social media.

• 5 Charged in One Direction's Liam Payne’s Death in Argentina. Hotel staff and waiter face drug charges, while 3 others charged with manslaughter.

• 84-Year-Old Italian Icon Mina Releases New Album. Voice featured recently in Netflix's Ripley and HBO's White Lotus.

FEATURE

🎵 2025's Album Release Guide

As streaming records continue to shatter and genre boundaries blur, 2025 promises groundbreaking releases across the musical spectrum.

From hip-hop heavyweights to pop provocateurs, here's your essential guide to Q1's biggest drops.

January Beats

• Lil Baby kicks off the year with "WHAM (Who Hard As Me)" (Jan 3), his fourth studio album celebrating luxury life and featuring an all-star lineup including Travis Scott and 21 Savage via Glass Window/Quality Control Music.

• Bad Bunny follows quickly with "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" (Jan 5), a nostalgic 17-track journey through past relationships, led by singles "El Clúb" and "Pitorro De Coco."

• SEVENTEEN unit BSS returns with "TELEPARTY" (Jan 8), as members Seungkwan, DK, and Hoshi celebrate youth in their second single album.

• Kane Brown closes January with "The High Road" (Jan 24), bringing traditional country vibes through hits like "Miles on It" and "Fiddle in the Band," supported by an extensive tour.

February Heats Up

• Tate McRae drops "So Close to What" (Feb 21), her third album via RCA Records, while embarking on the Miss Possessive Tour across two continents.

• LISA makes her anticipated solo return with "Alter Ego" (Feb 28) through LLOUD Co./RCA Records, marking her first full album since BLACKPINK's hiatus.

On the Horizon

• The Weeknd completes his trilogy with "Hurry Up Tomorrow," while Lady Gaga's "LG7" is expected to arrive in February (exact dates TBA).

Keep reading as more artists announce their 2025 releases across genres, from hip-hop to K-pop, Latin to rock.

DISCOVERY SONG

📀 JPEGMAFIA’s “Either on or off the drugs”

"Either on or off the drugs" exemplifies JPEGMAFIA's evolving sound:

• Minimalist 2:21 track blends introspective lyrics with experimental production, showcasing PEGGY's dual role as producer/engineer

• Lyrics weave references from Tony Montana to boxing culture while exploring substance use's impact on creativity and focus

• Climactic "I'm looking for her" closer draws Kanye West comparisons, while maintaining JPEG's signature production style

• Standout from "I Lay Down My Life for You" album with 14M+ Spotify streams, reaching #39 on NZ Hot Singles

• Fan reception highlights track's emotional depth, with Reddit threads praising its vulnerable approach to fame and addiction

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ONE FUNNY THING