It seems like 2025 will be a major year for music and it will be a wild ride in that. Starting with Kanye West, now Ye's highly anticipated return to the scene to Lana Del Rey's haunting melodies, and everything more, 2025's album releases are already making waves. This year’s lineup looks promising to serve everything from genre-defying bangers to soul-stirring ballads, with artists who are always pushing boundaries. 

With the Billboard calendar packed with some of these heavy hitters, the hype is real. And if you are a true music lover, you better start counting down the days, as these upcoming releases may define 2025!

The Weeknd has announced the sixth studio album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow', coming January 24, 2025, through XO and Republic Records. It is the culmination of the trilogy that started with 'After Hours' in 2020 and continued with 'Dawn FM' in 2022. 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' surrounds the unique themes of the passing of time, self-discovery, and redemption. 

The Weekend did not stop there, he has more in store for fans as he is set to feature in the psychological thriller called 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' inspired by the album. In this movie that features his songs, The Weekend is set to work with Hollywood stars Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan. 

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Fans are all hyped after the 2024 announcement of Ye's solo album, 'Bully' during a performance in Haikou, China. Ye previewing the soulful track 'Beauty and the Beast', gave off a major hint as to where his album is heading. This added to the already high excitement, with fans claiming that Old Ye is back with this one glance. While the release date remains unconfirmed, fans anticipate 'Bully' to be a deeply personal project, reflecting Ye's journey and growth. And, given Ye's history of surprise releases, 'Bully' could drop unexpectedly, which has kept fans on high alert since its announcement. 

Lana Del Rey expects to release her tenth studio album, 'The Right Person Will Stay', in 2025, marking a return to the country and Americana sounds of her earlier works like 'Ride' and 'Video Games'. For this album, Lana Del Ray recorded 13 compositions that would resonate with her traditional themes in a rich American country. The lead single, 'Henry', has already gotten fans all excited about this album with it offering a peek into the heartwarming and introspective themes of the album. 

On January 5, 2025, Bad Bunny is set to release his sixth studio album, 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' (I Should Have Taken More Photos), building excitement for the new year. This 17-track record is the follow-up to 2023's 'Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana'. And, the album also includes emerging artists, such as Colombian singer Cris Valencia, who is part of the promotional team. 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos', with its blend of genres and heartfelt themes, is looking to be one of 2025's standout releases.

Lil Baby is looking to start 2025 off strong with his fourth studio album, 'WHAM (Who Hard As Me)', out on January 3, 2025. This would mark the final part of his 'Hard' trilogy. The 15-track project included boastful collaborations with stars like Young Thug, Future, GloRilla, 21 Savage, Rod Wave, Rylo Rodriguez, and Travis Scott on the list. With this album, fans can expect a mix of hard-hitting beats and introspective lyrics that will show off Lil Baby's growth and versatility.

Lady Gaga is scheduled to drop her seventh studio album, 'LG7' in February 2025. This album is a return to her dark pop sound, similar to her 2009 hit 'The Fame Monster'. Lady Gaga fans can expect an exciting mix of intense and upbeat tracks that show Gaga's evolution as an artist. And, you do not have to look far for 'LG7' as the album is expected to be available on all major streaming platforms after its release. 

Kane Brown will soon be releasing his fourth studio album, 'The High Road', on January 24, 2025. The new album holds a promising mixture of country sounds and fresh faces with artists like Marshmello, Khalid, Brad Paisley, Jelly Roll, and even his wife, Katelyn Brown. Brown also expects to launch 'The High Road Tour', beginning March 13, 2025, in San Diego, California, and continuing through 23 North American cities, exciting fans everywhere. 

BSS, the energetic sub-unit of SEVENTEEN, is all set to light up the new year's music scene with their second single album, 'TELEPARTY'. Having already scored big with the success of their debut single album 'Second Wind', the expectations surrounding "TELEPARTY" are high. 'TELEPARTY' looks promising to be a blend of fun rhythms and poignant lyrics, staying true to the style of the music gang. 

BLACKPINK global icon Lisa has had fans excited about her debut solo album, 'Alter Ego', on February 28, 2025, under LLOUD Co./RCA Records. Alter Ego is said to contain five different personas that represent the versatility of the artist, fans can also look forward to her previously released hits like 'Rockstar', 'New Woman' featuring Rosalía, and 'Moonlit Floor (Kiss Me)', making an entry.  With its unique blend of rap, dance, and vocals, 'Alter Ego' is ready to take the music scene by storm.

Tate McRae's new album, 'So Close to What', is expected to be out on February 21, 2025, through RCA Records. This would be her third studio album following the success of  'Think Later' in 2023. The record has 15 tracks, including the lead single 'It's OK I'm OK', which came out on September 12, 2024, and '2 Hands', released on November 14, 2024, both of which stirred up the excitement for the upcoming tracks. With 'So Close to What' fans can expect an introspective flow and catchy hooks, that follow the growth of McRae as an artist.

It is pretty obvious with this lineup that 2025 is already looking up to be a great year for all you music lovers. From fresh sounds to some highly anticipated comebacks, everyone is on the brink of excitement as they wait for these albums to drop!

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