If you've been wondering what are the most anticipated albums of 2024, look no further. 2023 was a great year for music, and 2024 is shaping up to be equally impressive. With numerous major projects already announced (and countless sleepers yet to be teased), we're excited to see a whole lot of music from our favorite artists this year. Here are the most anticipated albums of 2024 - that we know of so far. And keep up with our music coverage throughout the year as more drops every month.
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The 10 Most Anticipated Albums of 2024
10. Green Day - 'Saviors'
Latest Album: Father of All... (2020)
To kick off our list of the most anticipated albums of 2024, we have what seems to be a gem from one of the best bands of the 21st century, Green Day. In a matter of days, Green Day will be unveiling their newest album, Saviors.
9. Vampire Weekend - TBA
Latest Album: Father of the Bride (2019)
Vampire Weekend is one of the most renowned bands in the modern rock landscape, and for good reason. This year, the group plans on unveiling a new project, five years after their latest drop. The time has come for a new taste of Vampire Weekend, and we can't wait.
8. SZA - 'Lana'
Latest Album: SOS (2022)
SZA has been on a tear in the past couple of years, and as it turns out, it seems she won't be slowing down anytime soon. Fans should expect her new project, Lana, sometime this year. While she originally planned on it being an expanded edition of her prior album, SOS, it sounds as if she's creating an entirely new album. Get ready.
7. MGMT - 'Loss of Life'
Latest Album: Little Dark Age (2018)
All music fans alike should have some level of familiarity with MGMT, considering their legendary hits "Electric Feel" and "Kids," amongst others. This year, the duo plans to drop their next album, Loss of Life, which is their first planned release since their latest album in 2018.
6. Chief Keef - 'Almighty So 2'
Latest Album: 4Nem (2021)
As the sequel to his groundbreaking 2013 mixtape, Almighty So 2 undoubtedly deserves a spot on our list of the most anticipated albums of 2024. This is something that all hip-hop fans should be excited about, being that Chief Keef represents the cutting edge of the genre.
5. A$AP Rocky - 'Don't Be Dumb'
Latest Album: Testing (2018)
A$AP Rocky has made a habit of crafting top-notch albums throughout his career, so it's only right that we eagerly anticipate his next project in 2024, which is supposedly called Don't Be Dumb. His recent singles, "Same Problems?" and "Riot" are expected to be featured within.
4. Flo Milli - 'Fine Ho, Stay'
Latest Album: You Still Here, Ho? (2022)
Flo Milli has been on a consistent come-up in the last few years, so it’s only right to be anxiously anticipating her debut album, which is set to drop in 2024, Fine Ho, Stay. With bangers that satisfy TikTok users and rap purists alike, it’s safe to assume that this project is going to be taking over the airwaves in the new year.
3. Benny the Butcher - 'Everybody Can't Go'
Latest Album: Tana Talk 4 (2022)
Benny the Butcher has made quite a name for himself over the years as one of the faces of Griselda, while also popularizing his own label, Black Soprano Family. Every time Benny drops, it proves to be well-worth the hype, and that’s an understatement, if anything. On January 26, you can expect his newest creative work, EVERYBODY CAN’T GO. Prepare to be entertained.
2. Playboi Carti - TBA
Latest Album: Whole Lotta Red (2020)
After teasing his cult-like fanbase with a few new singles to close off 2023, the world is eager to hear the next Playboi Carti album, to say the least. There are few artists who’ve ever mastered the art of absence like Carti, and it’s come to fuel the obsessive following he’s developed over the years. With only two studio albums to date, Die Lit (2018) and Whole Lotta Red (2020), which sound completely different from each other, it’s safe to say you should expect the unexpected.
1. Veeze - TBA
Latest Album: Ganger (2023)
Another noteworthy drop to look forward to in 2024 is Veeze’s next album. On the heels of the massive success of his 2023 album, Ganger, you should be very excited for this one – very. He’s been hailed by some of the biggest music outlets in the world as an innovator who’s fearlessly himself, all while seeming indifferent about the standards that rappers usually follow. Veeze is one of the greatest rappers in the world, whether you know it or not, so get ready.