new albums 2018

It seems impossible, that after a four year delay, that Lil Wayne has freed himself and his creativity out from beneath the contractional obligations with Birdman, and has finally released Tha Carter V. And not only is it here, but it’s everything that fans were hoping for. Nostalgic, triumphant, and poignant to the time that’s passed since ... <a title="Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter V’ Is Finally Here" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/lil-waynes-tha-carter-v-is-finally-here/" aria-label="Read more about Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter V’ Is Finally Here">Read more</a>

Though this isn’t exactly the Yeezy Tour fans were hoping for since the iconic rapper dropped his 7-track offering Ye, it’s exciting nonetheless. After the announcement of an advance listening party for his Kid Cudi collaboration Kids See Ghosts in L.A., West has updated his website with a list of three events dubbed “Project Wyoming.” Two “Project Wyoming” events are happening today (June 6), in Chicago and Miami, ... <a title="Kanye West Will Hold ‘Project Wyoming’ Events in Multiple Cities" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/kanye-west-will-hold-project-wyoming-events-in-multiple-cities/" aria-label="Read more about Kanye West Will Hold ‘Project Wyoming’ Events in Multiple Cities">Read more</a>

Daytona, the first of the Kanye-produced, 7-track rap album releases to drop this Summer, was a critical, and promising success. Now, high off this album drop and his reignited feud with Drake, it looks like Pusha T is getting ready to tour. The first suggestion came last week, when Pusha T’s Instagram was updated with ... <a title="Is Pusha T Getting Ready to Tour?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/is-pusha-t-getting-ready-to-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Is Pusha T Getting Ready to Tour?">Read more</a>

It’s been a quiet year on the Kanye West front since he cancelled his major “Saint Pablo” tour, was hospitalized for various emergencies, and made a puzzling appearance with then-President-elect Donald Trump. Just a couple months ago, Kanye West was reported to be sequestered off in Jackson Hole, working on new music with some promising names, ... <a title="Kanye West Announces Two New Albums" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/kanye-west-announces-two-new-albums/" aria-label="Read more about Kanye West Announces Two New Albums">Read more</a>

Hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd—consisting of Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee—have teamed up with legendary producer Pharrell on their latest offering from the forthcoming Sr3mm, due out this month. “Chanel“, a sinister trap track, features a Mike WiLL Made-It beat of dissonant synth drones, over which Rae Sremmurd spits the contagious hook: “Take her to Chanel, ... <a title="Listen: Rae Sremmurd and Pharrell’s New Single “Chanel”" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/listen-rae-sremmurd-and-pharrells-new-single-chanel/" aria-label="Read more about Listen: Rae Sremmurd and Pharrell’s New Single “Chanel”">Read more</a>

Arctic Monkeys have officially announced their new album, Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino, due out May 11th. This will be their first album in five years, since 2013’s AM, a record that will undeniably be hard to follow up. Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino was co-produced by longtime collaborator James Ford and frontman Alex Turner, and recorded in three ... <a title="Arctic Monkeys Announce ‘Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/arctic-monkeys-announce-tranquility-base-hotel-casino/" aria-label="Read more about Arctic Monkeys Announce ‘Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino’">Read more</a>

In the new mixtape The DAMN. Chronic, DJ Critical Hype—the same producer who brought us Chance the Dropout—lays Kendrick Lamar verses over classic Dre beats. An official collaboration between Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre has been a pipe dream of several fans for awhile now. But the dream isn’t completely improbable, considering Dr. Dre acted as executive producer on ... <a title="The Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre Mash-Up Album Has Arrived" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-kendrick-lamar-and-dr-dre-mash-up-album-has-arrived/" aria-label="Read more about The Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre Mash-Up Album Has Arrived">Read more</a>

Cardi B gets up close and personal with herself in “Be Careful”, the newest single from her forthcoming LP. “Be Careful” is a mellow track, laden with high hat and smooth synth, a perfectly constructed backdrop for her emotionally charged lyrics. Check out the full audio of “Be Careful” below. Cardi doesn’t let up when ... <a title="Best New Singles: “Be Careful” by Cardi B" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/best-new-singles-be-careful-by-cardi-b/" aria-label="Read more about Best New Singles: “Be Careful” by Cardi B">Read more</a>

Leon Bridges dropped his stunning first single “Coming Home” back in 2015, along with releasing his debut record of the same title. It was hard for fans and critics alike to believe Bridges when he said he never intended to write Soul music, as his voice and singing style immediately drew references to Sam Cooke ... <a title="Leon Bridges Announces New Album and Drops Two Singles" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/leon-bridges-announces-new-album-and-drops-two-singles/" aria-label="Read more about Leon Bridges Announces New Album and Drops Two Singles">Read more</a>

Back in December, Kacey Musgraves announced her fourth album, Golden Hour, due out early this year. Now, we have the second single from Golden Hour, the power pop ballad “Space Cowboy”. The first, head-over-heels, lilting love track “Butterflies”—which has become a fixture in Musgraves’ live shows—was written just after Musgraves met her husband, fellow singer-songwriter Ruston Kelly, whom she ... <a title="New Single: “Space Cowboy” by Kacey Musgraves" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/new-single-space-cowboy-by-kacey-musgraves/" aria-label="Read more about New Single: “Space Cowboy” by Kacey Musgraves">Read more</a>

Zaytoven, one of Southern hip-hop’s most prolific producers, has been teasing his solo debut for awhile now, and now we finally have the first single. On Thursday night, the Atlanta producer released his new single “What You Think,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign, Jeremih, and OJ da Juiceman. Check out “What You Think” below. Similarly to much of ... <a title="New Single: “What You Think” by Zaytoven, Ty Dolla $ign" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/new-single-what-you-think-by-zaytoven-ty-dolla-ign/" aria-label="Read more about New Single: “What You Think” by Zaytoven, Ty Dolla $ign">Read more</a>

It wasn’t too long after Migos dropped their career-altering album Culture that they began teasing their sophomore record Culture II. And at long last, the project finally has a release date. On Monday night (Jan. 15), the Georgia-based clique revealed that Culture II will be available to fans beginning January 26th via Quality Control/Motown/Capitol. Migos have had quite the busy year since ... <a title="Migos Announce Release Date for New Album ‘Culture II’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/migos-announce-release-date-for-new-album-culture-ii/" aria-label="Read more about Migos Announce Release Date for New Album ‘Culture II’">Read more</a>

Portland native indie-rock outfit The Decemberists have led quite the 17-year career, sprawling from ambitious folk to experimental rock opera. Now, the band has announced that their eighth studio album, titled I’ll Be Your Girl, will arrive on March 16th. In addition to announcing a new album, The Decemberists have also dropped the I’ll Be Your Girl lead single, ... <a title="The Decemberists Announce New Album ‘I’ll Be Your Girl’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-decemberists-announce-new-album-ill-be-your-girl/" aria-label="Read more about The Decemberists Announce New Album ‘I’ll Be Your Girl’">Read more</a>

Just last week, Jack White released the first full tracks from his upcoming LP Boarding House Reach. It’s been nearly four years since the iconic rockstar dropped his blues and rockabilly inflected Lazaretto, which was followed by an extensive world tour. Since Lazaretto, Jack White has launched Third Man Records—a music production company in every sense—in Nashville, TN. Not to mention re-releasing ... <a title="Jack White Announces Solo Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/jack-white-announces-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Jack White Announces Solo Tour">Read more</a>