Cardi B Teases New Single “Imaginary Players” Ahead of ‘AM I THE DRAMA?’ Album Release
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Cardi B is building anticipation for her forthcoming album,AM I THE DRAMA?,set too drop on September 19,with the declaration of her next pre-release single,”Imaginary Players.” This marks the rapper’s first full-length project since her critically acclaimed 2018 debut, Invasion of Privacy.
A Seven-Year Journey to New Music
The rollout for AM I THE DRAMA? has been a carefully orchestrated campaign, captivating fans with glimpses into cardi B’s creative process.The artist first unveiled a trailer in June, declaring, “I’m not back, I’m beyond.I’m not your villain, I’m your karma. The time is here. The time is now.” The following day, she revealed the album’s title and cover art, immediately sparking conversation.
Did you know? – Cardi B’s debut album, Invasion of Privacy, earned her a Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2019. She was the first solo female artist to win the award.
“Imaginary Players” and a Potential JAY-Z Connection
On Monday, August 11, Cardi B announced “Imaginary Players” as the next single, sharing the cover art which features the Grammy Award-winning artist posing in front of a white Rolls-Royce, mirroring the vehicle’s color with a matching fur coat. She playfully teased the release with the caption, “Just a lil’ taste of the drama.”
The song’s title has quickly ignited speculation among fans, drawing parallels to JAY-Z’s track “Imaginary Players” from his 1996 album, In My Lifetime, Vol. 1. Whether Cardi B has sampled the iconic song or simply borrowed the name remains a mystery, one that will likely be answered upon the single’s release this Friday, August 15.
Reader question: – Do you think Cardi B will sample JAY-Z’s “Imaginary Players,” or is the title just a nod to the rap legend? share your thoughts on the potential connection in the comments.
A 23-Track Project Featuring Fan Favorites
AM I THE DRAMA? is an enterprising 23-track project, and Cardi B is responding to fan demand by including earlier hits like “WAP” and “Up.” According to the artist, these tracks have been consistently requested by her fanbase. “My fans have been asking me to put them on an album, and people search for them on [Invasion of Privacy] all the time,” she explained in June. “They deserve a home.”
So far, Cardi B has previewed the album with “Outside” and a snippet performed at WWE SummerSlam, rapping, “I’m turnt up at the party / I’m geeking out my body / She shake and clap it for me / These b**ches love some Cardi.”
SZA Expresses Interest in a Collaboration
The potential for exciting collaborations is also building, as SZA recently volunteered her services in the comments of Card
Pro tip: – Keep an eye on Cardi B’s social media for more teasers and behind-the-scenes content leading up to the album’s release. She often shares snippets of her creative process.
