Key Takeaways:

• The forthcoming album consists of a variety of collaborators, from Megan Thee Stallion to Janet Jackson.
• Several collaborators have labored with Cardi B up to now, hinting at a mixture of acquainted chemistry and new sounds.
• SZA is notably absent, regardless of earlier hints at a doable characteristic.

The options for Cardi B’s AM I THE DRAMA? have formally been revealed. On Monday (Sept. 15), the rapper partnered with Spotify to unveil the total lineup of company set to seem on her sophomore album, which drops on Friday (Sept. 19).

The 23-track mission will embrace collaborations with Summer Walker, Selena Gomez, Kehlani, Lizzo, Tyla, Cash Cobain, Janet Jackson and Megan Thee Stallion. “WHO ELSE IS THE DRAMA?” Cardi B teased on Instagram.

It’s value declaring Cardi B beforehand teamed up with the Megan on “WAP,” one in all two older singles appearing on her sophomore effort. So, it’s unclear if we’ll be getting a brand-new collaboration from the pair, or if their 2020 hit is the extent of the Houston Hottie’s involvement.

Many of the opposite featured artists are names the “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker has teamed up with earlier than. Walker, for example, beforehand tapped the New York rapper for “No Love (Extended)” just a few years again. Meanwhile, Kehlani and Lizzo joined forces with Cardi B on “Ring” and “Rumors,” respectively.

Cobain’s presence on the album hints we would hear Cardi B soar into her attractive drill bag. On the opposite hand, having Gomez onboard means followers can doubtless anticipate one other Latin crossover, much like Invasion of Privacy’s large hit “I Like It” that includes Bad Bunny and J Balvin.

Notably absent from the lineup is SZA, who wrote, “Lemme send this verse, chile” underneath Cardi B’s album announcement again in June. “I feel like she’s been really tired because she’s been on tour, and then on top of that, I don’t know,” the rapper informed Billboard about them probably working collectively earlier this month. “Maybe she did do the verse. I’ve been hearing other conversations. We’ll see about that.”

AM I THE DRAMA? is just some days away. While we look forward to the full-length launch, “Outside” and “Imaginary Playerz” are presently obtainable to stream.