28, Normani hinted that her debut album as a solo artist is on the way and that she might even accompany the release with a tour. SZA's sophomore album will make its debut on Dec. 30, she shared the album cover on Twitter, a photo of herself sitting on the end of a diving board over the ocean. She added that the pressure to release new music has intensified, but she only plans to put out the finished album when she's ready. 16, SZA revealed that the new album is titled 'S.O.S.' and shared a projected release date of December 2022, a deadline that has her feeling 'stressed.' 'I hate the red tape analytics of dropping anything - it's so stressful,' she said. She has since released her highly anticipated singles 'Good Days' and 'Shirt,' much to the excitement of fans. It's definitely for everybody in a different way.' 'It's probably my most unisex project yet. 'I just actually finished it up in Hawaii recently, so just turning it in,' she told Variety at the Grammys. After winning her first Grammy for best pop duo/group performance for her collaboration with Doja Cat on 'Kiss Me More,' SZA confirmed that the new album is done and awaiting a release date. 21, 2021, SZA released her breakup track, 'I Hate U,' followed by a music video featuring LaKeith Stanfield on Jan. She then went on to be featured on Doja Cat's 'Kiss Me More.'

A few months later, she released her song 'Good Days' on Christmas Day. 2020, SZA released her first lead single since 2017, 'Hits Different,' featuring Ty Dolla Sign. I'm just trying to have fun and really let my heart speak and get out of my head.' 'So much of me is in my music - it's literally verbatim whatever's on my mind, and I see the world way differently than I did. 'I'm different, so how could not be different?' she told POPSUGAR in March 2021. SZA fans are hungry for a follow-up album after her 2017 release, 'Ctrl,' and she's been hard at work - clocking 12-hour days in the studio - to give fans what they've been asking for. The album includes hits like 'Her,' 'Pressurelicious,' and ' Plan B.' 12, Stallion came through with her full 'Traumazine' album, which she named in reference to the chemical released by the brain in response to traumatic events. As a follow-up to the collaboration, Stallion debuted her new song 'To Whom It May The F*ck Concern,' a celebration of female empowerment, during her set at Coachella on April 17. On March 11, Stallion released ' Sweetest Pie,' featuring Dua Lipa - the lead single from her upcoming album. This is the most songs that I've ever recorded. 'So right now how I'm writing, I'm really taking my time. 'I felt like I was rushing trying to put out projects because I feel like I always got to feed the Hotties,' she told Apple Music 1's Zane Lowe that same day. 29, 2021, the rapper hinted that her new album wasn't far behind. Following Stallion's 'Something For Thee Hotties' mixtape, which was released on Oct. From longtime favorites like SZA and Lizzo to rising artists like The Linda Lindas and Conan Gray, 2022's album lineup was the ultimate fuel for constructing the perfect playlist.Īs we eagerly wait for our top artists of the year to be revealed in this year's Spotify Wrapped, see some of the biggest albums of 2022 - including a few new albums still to come - ahead.Īfter waiting patiently for three years to hear new music from Megan Thee Stallion, 2022 was finally our year. Other artists who've dominated the charts with new releases this year include Rosalía with 'Motomami,' The Weeknd with 'Dawn FM,' Harry Styles with 'Harry's House,' Kendrick Lamar with 'Mr. Edition), and residual love for 'Red (Taylor's Version),' which was released in November 2021. After another year of decoding artists' cryptic social media posts and staying up until midnight to hear our favorite new albums as soon as they dropped, we're looking back on all of the biggest album releases of 2022.įor Taylor Swift fans, the year was a back-to-back music spectacular featuring 'Midnights,' unexpected bonus tracks on the 'Midnights (3 a.m.

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