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Justin Bieber announced the midnight release of his eighth studio album, Swag II, just two months after his surprise album Swag, marking his first time releasing two albums in the same year. The album follows a year of personal changes for Bieber and is part of a prolific 2025 for the artist.
Kendrick Lamar has unexpectedly released his sixth studio album, GNX, featuring collaborations with SZA, Kamasi Washington, and producer Jack Antonoff. The album, which does not include his earlier hits from this year, features the track Heart Pt 6, continuing his series of songs. Lamar, who has had a successful year with multiple Grammy nominations, is also set to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show. His previous album, Mr Morale & the Big Steppers, won a Grammy for best rap album.
Kendrick Lamar surprised fans by releasing a new album titled 'GNX' without prior announcement. The 12-track album, released through pgLang, features collaborations including one with SZA. This marks Lamar's follow-up to his 2022 album 'Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.' The release comes amid rumors of a feud with Drake and ahead of Lamar's performance at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. Earlier this month, Lamar received seven Grammy nominations, bolstering his successful 2024.
J. Cole dropped a surprise album "Might Delete Later" and seemingly responded to Kendrick Lamar's diss in a track, referencing Lamar's past work and suggesting he's now past his prime. The ongoing rap beef also involves Drake, with Lamar previously calling out both rappers. The history of collaborations and tensions between the three artists dates back to 2013, and fans are speculating about potential responses from Drake.
Beyoncé's self-titled album, released 10 years ago, revolutionized the concept of surprise album drops and showcased her artistic vision. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and production, featuring collaborations with A-list artists. While the release of Beyoncé led to a surge in online fanaticism and a flood of surprise album releases, it also demonstrated that a celebrity tycoon could still be a vital artist. Despite the idolization and corporate branding surrounding Beyoncé, her record remains a testament to her greatness and ability to create catchy pop songs.
Pop superstar Kim Petras is set to surprise drop her French-pop album "Problématique" on September 18th. The album features 10 tracks that explore various pop sounds, including funk, R&B-pop, and bratty pop jams. The album was initially shelved after partially leaking, but Petras encouraged fans to listen to the leaked songs. This is Petras' second album of 2023, following "Feed the Beast," and it coincides with her upcoming world tour.
Karol G announces the surprise release of her new album, "Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)," which will coincide with the start of her first stadium tour across the United States on August 11. The album will be her second release of the year and follows the success of her previous album, "Mañana Será Bonito," which became the first all-Spanish-language record by a female artist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The six-date stadium tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick off in Las Vegas and conclude in New Jersey.
Young Thug dropped a surprise album titled "Business Is Business" featuring A1 artists such as Drake, 21 Savage, Future, Travis Scott, and Lil Gotit, but conspicuously no Gunna. The album, orchestrated by Metro Boomin, is Thugger's third album and was released to rival Gunna's own surprise project. There are rumors of Thug instructing Lil Durk to save his Gunna disses for a song that would've featured Durk and Lil Baby, but it's unclear if it's true. Regardless, the clear intention of Thug's album is to dwarf Gunna's that dropped last week.
During her recent Eras Tour show, Taylor Swift's piano played on its own, prompting the singer to switch to guitar. Swift later announced the release of a "Midnight" deluxe album featuring appearances from Ice Spice and Lana Del Ray, as well as a newly released track from a vault session titled "You’re Losing Me." The album is titled "Midnights: Till Dawn."
Rapper Jack Harlow made surprise appearances at several Louisville schools, including his alma mater Atherton, posing for photos with students and teachers. It is unclear why he chose to visit the schools, but he is set to release a surprise album called "Jackman" at midnight. Harlow also stars in the upcoming reboot of "White Men Can't Jump," which premieres on Hulu on May 19.