Drama Queen Returns: Cardi B Unveils Am I the Drama?
Cardi B is stepping back into the spotlight with her second studio album, Am I the Drama?, set to release on September 19, 2025, via Atlantic Records.
Seven Years in the Making
It’s been a seven‑year wait since her Grammy-winning debut, Invasion of Privacy, which dropped in April 2018. Recorded between September 2019 and February 2025, this new effort marks a long journey shaped by motherhood, media buzz, personal upheavals, including her high‑profile breakup with Offset, and a steady stream of collaborations.
Single Drops & Signature Swagger
- “Outside” — Released June 20, 2025, this intense hip‑hop track produced by Charlie Heat, HeyMicki, and DJ SwanQo is Cardi’s first solo single since her 2024 hit “Enough (Miami)”.
Her announcement came with cinematic flair—draped in black, flanked by crows, she declared: “I’m not back, I’m beyond. I’m not your villain, I’m your karma.” The provocative imagery hints at an assertive, possibly cutthroat tone for the record.
What We Know (So Far)
- 23 tracks in total, including past hits like “WAP,” “Up,” and “Outside.”
- A likely blend of confessional tracks, breakup catharsis, and braggadocio.
- Rumored features include familiar collaborators and a few unexpected voices.
Context & Career Milestones
- Invasion of Privacy went 4× Platinum, spawned chart-toppers like “Bodak Yellow” and “I Like It”, and won Best Rap Album at the Grammys.
- Since then, she’s dropped hits like “WAP” (2020), “Up” (2021), and worked with Megan Thee Stallion, Rosalía, Lizzo, and others.
- Her hiatus from solo work underscores the perfectionism and pressure she’s faced in crafting a worthy follow-up.
Cardi’s Therapy Session in 808s
This album is billed as Cardi’s most personal, mixing confrontation (villain vs. karma themes) with introspection after years in the public eye. Expect anthems, raw confessions, and chart-ready beats—a reinvention, but unmistakably Cardi.
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Must-Listen Preview
- “Outside”: A defiant opener with bold production—check the aggressive drums and unapologetic lyrics.
- For context, revisit “Enough (Miami)” and “Up” to hear her evolution.
