The most anticipated hip-hop albums of 2023

While some of hip-hop’s biggest names have made big comebacks in 2022, and many have made it onto Uproxx’s best albums of 2022 list, there have been some notable names promising new albums. , could not announce anything until the new year. Leaving a host of hip-hop albums to expect in 2023.

After a long hiatus, TDE artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, and SZA released new albums this year to warm reactions from fans and critics (Kendrick is on the Best Albums list, although Soul and SZA missed the cutoff). Drake has released two of his albums. One is very dance oriented and another one of him he’s 21 savage. Meanwhile, Megan Her Gee Her Stallion tackled her Rocky Her 2021 in her second effort solid.

However, there were a few A-listers whose names were not included in the year-end recap roll, including Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, and Travis Scott. , it’s worth noting that the release schedule was already jam-packed. Here are the most anticipated hip-hop albums of 2023.

ASAP Rocky – Don’t Be Damn

It’s been a minute since we last heard from ASAP Rocky 2018 testSince then, he’s become a father, he’s a hilarious meme, he’s expanded his acting credits, and he’s even appeared in video games. contribution, he finally announced that the album was completed in the remaining weeks of the year. There’s a lot to talk about (cough, cough, Sweden), and Metro’s involvement shows a more focused musical direction. Don’t Be Damn It could bring the Harlem rapper back to the top of the charts and reveal a new side of his personality.

Baby Keem

The most mysterious group, Keem, are the only ones who haven’t released an album in full.That hasn’t stopped Keem’s fans from sniffing out any clues he might be working on it. Thinking about it, that might be all the reason I’m keeping an eye out for follow-ups melodic blue Sometime in the next 12 months.

Cardi B

Cardi was one of the artists fans were most looking forward to in 2022, but aside from a few electrifying singles, that hasn’t been the case. It was well received for giving us “Hot Sh*t”, but given Kanye’s problems and her inability to promote the song as she wanted, Cardi moved on from the single rather quickly. We had luck with Tomorrow 2, which instantly delivered classic Cardi verses. invasion of privacyBut she said she wanted the album out in the new year.

doechii

After an impressive breakout in 2022, TDE’s newest signatories remain a refreshing question mark for the new year. her ep she/she/black bitch, which showed encouraging signs that she has a clear direction and isn’t afraid to take creative risks. is more likely to embrace her left-wing hip-hop and house mashup than it was a decade ago, when . Synchronize license placement. At least she has her TDE her machine on her side. So when she drops out, she will have full support from her own label. This is not for all artists to enjoy.

doja cat

Thanks to explosive momentum in 2021 Planet Her And with a seemingly endless string of fan-favorite hit records, expectations were high for Doja to follow up on her debut. , teased a permutation of projects that included a 9th Wonder-produced rap LP, an R&B album, and even a Eurohouse edition. However, after undergoing throat surgery, she was unable to record much and was forced to withdraw from The Weeknd’s After Hours stadium tour and was confined to her home to recuperate. The content she shared—her new bald selfie—ironically fueled her enthusiasm for the new music even more.

Glorilla

Rap’s undisputed Rookie of the Year exploded in popularity thanks to her summer smash “FNF (Let’s Go),” but unlike many other popular songs, she’s “Tomorrow 2” and other follow-ups were able to maintain the momentum …Anyway, Life Is Great EP. Now, more than anything, fans want to see if her natural charisma can pull off a feature-length project. (and pleasantly undisputed), and with one of the hometown’s biggest stars endorsing him, it will be interesting to see where she lands next.

ice spice

If GloRilla takes the crown for the biggest breakout of the year, it’s simply because Ice Spice couldn’t get her project under the network. I thought it came from the popularity of TikTok. “Munch” seemingly launched a million memes and almost got the Cardi B treatment as well. It also drew attention to her previous Ice Spice videos such as “Name Of Love” and “No Clarity.” As a result, Spice her lust for life led to the next “Bikini Bottom,” and the New York rapper was fast-tracked to stardom with appearances on Rowling’s Loud and tributes from other artists on her tracks. started walking.

J. Cole – fall off

Cole has seemingly returned to self-imposed hibernation from the rap game after several stints in professional basketball, forgetting for a moment his commitment to finally delivering the blockbuster promised years ago. I don’t think so. KODshe even said off-season It was a warm-up (if he didn’t already use that name) or a practice session that sharpened his tools before trying to recap his incredible decade of career.

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj continued to strangle hip-hop discourse this year with sheer force of will (and the efforts of her dedicated fanbase) and several strategically placed singles and guest appearances. In the first half of 2022, she joined forces with rising star her Coi Leray on “Blick Blick” (apparently she’s an extension of her 2021 strategy of teaming up with Doja Cat, a budding It seems she has finally ended her self-imposed moratorium on collaborating with up-and-coming artists.) female rappers). She then released “Super Freaky Girl,” which recalled her “Anaconda” days, and scored her number one solo debut. What other new avenues are left for this respected veteran?

Saweetie – pretty bitch music

As a high school track runner, Saweetie knows all about having to recover from a bad start. Hopes for her project may have faded after so many delays, but Saweetie doesn’t look like she’s giving up on herself just yet. Either way, after nearly three years of being bullied, I’m sure there are still a lot of people out there who want to hear exactly what was in store for her: new single “Icy Girl, Icy World” is some indication. If so, she could go back to sample her Saweetie kicks.

Travis Scott – Utopia

The only rapper we know anything about the album this year is Travis Scott, who has spent some quiet time following last summer’s Astroworld festival disaster.he actually Utopia During Coachella, he put up a giant billboard on his way to and from Indio, praising his upcoming project. However, he recently ramped up his promotional efforts, joining Pharrell on “Down In Atlanta” and making multiple appearances at Metro Boomin’s. hero and villain Album and Siza SOSAlthough he has not dropped anything outright, Utopia Still, he seems to be putting himself back together and testing the waters to make sure it’s just as warm a reception as his predecessor.

Some of the artists featured here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.