The year 2023 was rather disappointing when it came to music, despite some pleasant surprises (Caroline Polachek, Lana Del Rey). But 2024 could set the bar higher. The possible return of Beyoncé, a new project by Rihanna, or a new album by Dua Lipa. Numero has selected the 19 most anticipated albums of the year. Photo of Lana Del Rey by Nadia Lee Cohen for Skims. Dua Lipa – Houdini (2023). The new album for Dua Lipa. The year 2023 was successful for the British-Albanian artist Dua Lipa. If “Dance the Night,” the irresistible piece part of the soundtrack of the event film Barbie (2023), was already a major turning point in her career, the recent release of her single “Houdini” only confirmed her talent for producing hit songs. The single provides a glimpse of the singer’s new album, which follows the excellent “Physical” (2020), on which Kevin Parker of Tame Impala has worked. New album for Dua Lipa – Release date unknown. Beyoncé at the Renaissance World Tour stage in July 2023 © Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood via Getty Images. A new project by Beyoncé in line with Renaissance. At its release in July 2022, Beyoncé’s seventh studio album, entitled Renaissance, was critically acclaimed. Just before it was published, rumors circulated about this ambitious project, announcing that it was expected to contain at least two parts, with the first consisting of 16 tracks. Since then, nothing has been officially announced, but fans of the iconic Beyoncé are eagerly awaiting the return of “Queen B”. New album by Beyoncé (Renaissance part 2) – Release date unknown. Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? (2023). The new album for Billie Eilish. Invited on the airwaves of the American radio station Westwood One in September 2023, the singer behind the excellent “Happier than Ever” (2021) stated that she was working on the “final stages of production” for her upcoming album. Are we going to get a new record from Billie Eilish in 2024? A few months after her participation in the Barbie soundtrack (2023) with the superb and melancholic “What Was I Made For?”, the name of the American singer is still on everyone’s lips. New album for Billie Eilish – Release date unknown. Rihanna – Lift Me Up (2022). Rihanna’s musical comeback. In recent years, Rihanna seemed to be very busy with her Fenty Beauty cosmetics line and her Savage x Fenty lingerie collection. However, according to numerous rumors, the artist is about to make a return to the music scene with not one, but two albums, after 7 years without releasing an album or conducting a world tour. These new projects – whose sound content is still unknown – are planned for 2024 and 2025. New album by Rihanna – Release date unknown. Usher – Crash (2016). The new album by Usher, at the same time as his Super Bowl show. What better promotion for an artist than unveiling their new album at the same time as their performance at the Super Bowl? A year after Rihanna, it’s Usher, the star behind the hit “Yeah!” (2004), who will have the heavy task of animating one of the world’s most watched sports events. In addition to the announcement of this exciting performance, Usher revealed that his new album entitled “Coming Home” is set to be released on February 11, 2024. “Coming Home” (2024) by Usher, available on February 11, 2024. Jennifer Lopez – Can’t Get Enough (feat. Latto) (2024). This is Me… Now: the new album by Jennifer Lopez. An explicit reference to her album “This is Me… Then” released in 2002, the new album by Jennifer Lopez, entitled “This is Me… Now”, scheduled for release on February 16, 2024, will tell the story of her tumultuous relationship with actor and director Ben Affleck and will mark the end of a long musical silence. To top it all off, this album will be accompanied by a film released exclusively on Prime Video. As a preview, J. Lo shared an excellent single, “Can’t Get Enough”, in January 2024, heavily influenced by the sounds of the 2000s. “This is Me… Now” (2024) by Jennifer Lopez, available on February 16, 2024. Ariana Grande – yes, and? (2024). Eternal Sunshine, the next album by Ariana Grande. At the end of 2020, American singer Ariana Grande released her sixth studio album: the excellent “Positions”. While in recent years, the Florida-born artist has mainly focused on developing her cosmetics brand R.E.M. Beauty, it seems that 2024 will be the year of her big musical comeback. Indeed, Ariana Grande recently released a series of studio photos on Instagram with the caption “See you next year”. Then, we discovered her excellent new single, “Yes and?”, accompanied by a video, which provides a glimpse of her next album, “Eternal Sunshine”, set for release on March 8, 2024. “Eternal Sunshine” by Ariana Grande, available on March 8, 2024. MGMT – Kids (2007). The new album by MGMT, “Loss of Life”. Since “Little Dark Age”, their last album released in 2018, the American alternative rock band MGMT has been particularly discreet. Nearly fifteen years after the release of the iconic track “Kids” (2007), the duo from Connecticut has just announced the imminent arrival of their fifth studio album entitled “Loss of Life” for 2024. A good news for all fans of intricate rock. “Loss of Life” (2024) by MGMT, available on February 23, 2024. Lenny Kravitz – TK421 (2023). Blue Electric Light, the new album by Lenny Kravitz. In October 2023, Lenny Kravitz released the energetic and ultra hot music video for the track “TK421” as a promising teaser for his new album “Blue Electric Light”, announced for March 15, 2024. Nearly six years after the release of his last album entitled “Raise Vibration” (2018), the return of the 59-year-old American singer is already promising to make some noise. “Blue Electric Light” (2024) by Lenny Kravitz, available on March 15, 2024. Gossip – Crazy Again (2023). Gossip’s return with the album “Real Power”. Iconic group Gossip led by Beth Ditto is gearing up for a big comeback. Nearly twelve years after the release of their last album “A Joyful Noise” (2012), the band from Arkansas will reveal the album “Real Power” in March, announced by the sparkling single “Crazy Again” in 2023 and its wacky music video. Once again, we expect danceable hits with very political and punk lyrics. “Real Power” (2024) by Gossip, available on March 22, 2024. Justice – One Night/All Night (2024). Hyperdrama, the new album by Justice. This summer, while Pedro Winter was a guest on France Inter to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his label Ed Banger Records, the French DJ and producer confirmed that the duo Justice would be back in April 2024 with a new album, “Hyperdrama”, with two tracks already released: “One Night/All Night” with Tame Impala and “Generator”. A piece of news that delighted fans of French Touch 2.0 and maximalist sounds. “Hyperdrama” by Justice, available on April 26, 2024. Lady Gaga – Hold My Hand (2022). The possible new album by Lady Gaga. If we ignore “Hold My Hand” (2022), the moving soundtrack she created for the film Top Gun: Maverick, Lady Gaga’s last studio album dates back to 2020, with “Chromatica”. Many of her fans are now wondering when the American singer will unveil her new musical project. In recent days, new information has been circulating about a potential return of the star in 2024 following the publication of photos taken in a recording studio. Will the performer of the excellent “The Fame” (2008) make her big comeback this year? New album by Lady Gaga – Release date unknown. Lana Del Rey – Take me Home, Country Roads (2023). Lasso: Lana del Rey’s new country album. At the pre-Grammy Awards gala held in Los Angeles on Wednesday, January 31st, American artist Lana Del Rey announced the release of her tenth album entitled “Lasso”. A few months after the beautiful “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd” (2023), the pop queen is about to take a country turn for this new album. An….
