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Ariana Grande: 'Thank U, Next' - It only took 5 minutes to get 'Thank U, Next' to number one on the iTunes chart. "I can not stop crying," Grande wrote to the fans.
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Keep an eye on these upcoming albums!
- Take a look at all the other albums that we still have to look forward to in 2019!
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Avril Lavigne: 'Head Above Water' - With nearly 20 years in the game, Avril Lavigne will release her sixth album, 'Head Above Water,' on February 15, 2019.
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Adele: TBA - Adele's been pretty quiet since her 2015 album '25.' Fans are eagerly awaiting her follow-up, which is sure to rule the airwaves.
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Meghan Trainor: 'Treat Myself' - Trainor will release her third album, featuring singles 'Genetics' and 'Can't Dance.'
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The Weeknd: TBA - The R&B heartbreaker released a short album last year, but may flesh out his shadowy sound in 2019.
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Kanye West: 'Yandhi' - West has had a wild 2018 and has delayed his next album, 'Yandhi,' as a result. The album is slated to feature appearances from rappers 6ix9ine and XXXTentacion.
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Chance the Rapper: 'Good A** Job' - Chance the Rapper is reportedly working with Kanye West on 'Good A** Job,' a new album recorded in their hometown of Chicago.
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Drake: TBA - Drake has been embroiled in a beef with Kanye West lately. He is reportedly working with producer Tay Keith on new music, which may feature a response to West.
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2 Chainz: 'Rap or Go to the League' - 2 Chainz will bring Drake and Quavo along for 'Rap or Go to the League,' the rapper's fifth album of the decade.
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Dido: 'Still on My Mind' - The wistful singer will release her fifth album, 'Still on My Mind,' on March 8, 20 years after her debut.
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Rihanna: TBA - Earlier this year, it was revealed that Rihanna was working on a reggae album, which may come out this year.
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Weezer: 'Weezer (Black Album)' - Twenty-five years after their debut, 'Weezer (Blue Album),' the rockers will release their 12th album, titled 'Weezer (Black Album).'
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Cardi B: TBA - Few artists had a career year as brilliant as Cardi B's. The rapper recently released a new single, 'Money,' which may lead to a new project.
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Migos: 'Culture III' - The trio plan to release their third installment of 'Culture' in 2019. Will they be able to pull it off once again?
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Dua Lipa: TBA - Dua Lipa had a dynamic 2018, and plans to release new music in 2019. Her upcoming album is sure to be jam-packed with hits.
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Lana Del Rey: 'Norman F****** Rockwell' - The tortured singer will release her explicitly-titled album this year, featuring lead single 'Venice B****.'
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Grimes: TBA - Grimes had a high-profile 2018, mainly due to her unlikely relationship with Elon Musk. Can she silence the critics with her next album?
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Bastille: 'Doom Days' - The bold British band will drop 'Doom Days' in 2019. Hopefully it will follow in the spirit of hits like 'Pompeii,' 'Of the Night,' and 'Happier.'
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Tame Impala: 'The Tame & The Impala' - The Australian rockers are fronted by Kevin Parker. Unfortunately, he lost musical equipment in the California wildfires, but managed to rescue his all-important laptop.
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The 1975: 'Notes on a Conditional Form' - The 1975 had a successful 2018, with a critically-adored album. They will quickly follow up with 'Notes on a Conditional Form,' due for release May 31, 2019.
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My Bloody Valentine: TBA - These Irish rockers make music known as "shoegaze." After a 22-year break, they released 'M B V' in 2013, and plan to release a follow-up in 2019.
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Sky Ferreira: 'Masochism' - Sky Ferreira's second album has been stalled for years. Hopefully it will finally hit shelves this year.
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Vampire Weekend: 'Mitsubishi Macchiato' - 'Mitsubishi Macchiato' is the quirky-titled fourth album from Vampire Weekend, scheduled for release this year.
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American Football: 'American Football'
- The cult emo rockers made a comeback in 2016, 17 years after their debut. They will release their anticipated follow-up this year, in March. Side note: every American Football album is titled 'American Football.' (Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 2.0)
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Ariana Grande: 'Thank U, Next' - It only took 5 minutes to get 'Thank U, Next' to number one on the iTunes chart. "I can not stop crying," Grande wrote to the fans.
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Keep an eye on these upcoming albums!
- Take a look at all the other albums that we still have to look forward to in 2019!
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Avril Lavigne: 'Head Above Water' - With nearly 20 years in the game, Avril Lavigne will release her sixth album, 'Head Above Water,' on February 15, 2019.
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Adele: TBA - Adele's been pretty quiet since her 2015 album '25.' Fans are eagerly awaiting her follow-up, which is sure to rule the airwaves.
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Meghan Trainor: 'Treat Myself' - Trainor will release her third album, featuring singles 'Genetics' and 'Can't Dance.'
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The Weeknd: TBA - The R&B heartbreaker released a short album last year, but may flesh out his shadowy sound in 2019.
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Kanye West: 'Yandhi' - West has had a wild 2018 and has delayed his next album, 'Yandhi,' as a result. The album is slated to feature appearances from rappers 6ix9ine and XXXTentacion.
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Chance the Rapper: 'Good A** Job' - Chance the Rapper is reportedly working with Kanye West on 'Good A** Job,' a new album recorded in their hometown of Chicago.
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Drake: TBA - Drake has been embroiled in a beef with Kanye West lately. He is reportedly working with producer Tay Keith on new music, which may feature a response to West.
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2 Chainz: 'Rap or Go to the League' - 2 Chainz will bring Drake and Quavo along for 'Rap or Go to the League,' the rapper's fifth album of the decade.
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Dido: 'Still on My Mind' - The wistful singer will release her fifth album, 'Still on My Mind,' on March 8, 20 years after her debut.
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Rihanna: TBA - Earlier this year, it was revealed that Rihanna was working on a reggae album, which may come out this year.
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Weezer: 'Weezer (Black Album)' - Twenty-five years after their debut, 'Weezer (Blue Album),' the rockers will release their 12th album, titled 'Weezer (Black Album).'
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Cardi B: TBA - Few artists had a career year as brilliant as Cardi B's. The rapper recently released a new single, 'Money,' which may lead to a new project.
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Migos: 'Culture III' - The trio plan to release their third installment of 'Culture' in 2019. Will they be able to pull it off once again?
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Dua Lipa: TBA - Dua Lipa had a dynamic 2018, and plans to release new music in 2019. Her upcoming album is sure to be jam-packed with hits.
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Lana Del Rey: 'Norman F****** Rockwell' - The tortured singer will release her explicitly-titled album this year, featuring lead single 'Venice B****.'
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Grimes: TBA - Grimes had a high-profile 2018, mainly due to her unlikely relationship with Elon Musk. Can she silence the critics with her next album?
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Bastille: 'Doom Days' - The bold British band will drop 'Doom Days' in 2019. Hopefully it will follow in the spirit of hits like 'Pompeii,' 'Of the Night,' and 'Happier.'
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Tame Impala: 'The Tame & The Impala' - The Australian rockers are fronted by Kevin Parker. Unfortunately, he lost musical equipment in the California wildfires, but managed to rescue his all-important laptop.
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The 1975: 'Notes on a Conditional Form' - The 1975 had a successful 2018, with a critically-adored album. They will quickly follow up with 'Notes on a Conditional Form,' due for release May 31, 2019.
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My Bloody Valentine: TBA - These Irish rockers make music known as "shoegaze." After a 22-year break, they released 'M B V' in 2013, and plan to release a follow-up in 2019.
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Sky Ferreira: 'Masochism' - Sky Ferreira's second album has been stalled for years. Hopefully it will finally hit shelves this year.
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Vampire Weekend: 'Mitsubishi Macchiato' - 'Mitsubishi Macchiato' is the quirky-titled fourth album from Vampire Weekend, scheduled for release this year.
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American Football: 'American Football'
- The cult emo rockers made a comeback in 2016, 17 years after their debut. They will release their anticipated follow-up this year, in March. Side note: every American Football album is titled 'American Football.' (Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 2.0)
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The albums to look forward to in 2019
Ariana Grande's new album hit the top of the iTunes chart within 5 minutes
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Indeed, 2018 was a great year for music. It was a year of bloodthirsty beefs, boldly-made beats, and break-up anthems. However, 2019 is already breaking records: Ariana Grande's new album hit the top of the iTunes chart—just 5 minutes after its release.
However beyond this release, industry titans like Adele and Rihanna are expected to return to the spotlight, while artists like the Weeknd and Cardi B are sure to continue their reign over the mainstream.
Check out this gallery for a guide to the new music to listen out for in 2019.
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