Top 3 BIGGEST album drops of this year, 2025: From Swift to Cardi B
Here are top 3 albums of this year, you must want to listen to on repeat
This year has unfolded with some massive music moments, with chart-topping stars and cultural icons debuting their brand-new albums that fans can’t stop streaming.
From pop sensation Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album to Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B’s blockbuster rollout of Am I the Drama?, these albums are more than just soundtracks.
Here are three of the biggest defining releases of the year that you need on repeat.
The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift
The Grammy-winning singer returned to the spotlight with her dedicatedly recorded 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, positioning herself in the right place.
The Eras Tour queen believes it’s not just an album, it’s an entire era.
Expect exclusive photo cards, poems, deluxe packaging, and extra visuals as part of the release party experience on October 3.
Swift is also doing a theatrical album release event across AMC Theatres, which shows how she’s pushing creative boundaries beyond just streaming.
Am I the Drama? by Cardi B
After a long gap of six years since her debut in 2018, Cardi returned with Am I the Drama? on September 19, 2025.
The album features big collabs (Janet Jackson, Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, and more) and mixes her signature aggressive rap with melodic tracks.
It’s a loud reminder of why people have missed her.
Free by Kid Cudi
Released August 22, 2025, Free marks Kid Cudi’s 11th studio album and leans into his trademark mix of introspective lyrics, alternative production moves, and mood-heavy vibes.
Fans have been showing love and feeling every single lyric because it’s one of those albums you can really sink into, from the visuals to the emotional undercurrents.
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