Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Usher: check out the most anticipated albums for 2024

The year has barely started and fans are already watching for news from their favorite artists. While some stars have already secured new hits for 2024, others still offer small clues – which is enough to generate a lot of speculation.

One example is Ariana Grande, who released the single “yes, and?” this Friday (12) and has already released one of the covers for his new album, which has yet to be named. Jennifer Lopez also revealed that she will release a new album next month and took advantage of the opportunity to release a film called “This Is Me… Now: The Film”, which will be released on Amazon's Prime Video platform.

Furthermore, there is still speculation about other artists who are expected to release new compilations this year.

Check out the most anticipated albums confirmed for 2024:

Kali Uchis – January 12

Kali Uchis' fourth studio album and the singer's second project in Spanish, titled “Orquídeas”, was released last Friday (12) and its songs have already been revealed in a post the diva made on her social networks. .

Green Day – January 19

The American punk-rock band is preparing to release their 14th studio album titled “Saviors” on January 19th. On social media, Green Day mentioned that the album is an invitation to the legacy of the band's last more than 30 years. “It’s raw and emotional. Funny and disturbing. It's laughing at pain, crying with happiness. Honesty and vulnerability”, says an excerpt from the caption.

Usher – February 9

Two days before taking the stage during the Superbowl halftime, singer Usher releases his ninth studio album, called “Coming Home”. “Risk It All”, a joint composition with singer HER will be featured on the album. According to Variety, listeners can expect a sound updated for modern times, with some of that classic Usher smoothness.

Zara Larsson – February 9

The Swedish singer of the hits “Ain't My Fault” and “So Good” is back and launches her third professional project with the release of “Venus” on February 9th. Last year, Zara released the singles “Can't Tame Her” and “End of Time” as well as “On My Love” in partnership with David Guetta.

Jennifer Lopez – February 16

The owner of “On The Floor” already has a date set to release the project “This Is Me… Now”, her new visual album. The singer released a new teaser in November last year and confirmed the album's release for February 16th. On the date, J-Lo will also release a film that will be available on Amazon's Prime Video platform. In the singer's new-era debut single, “Can't Get Enough,” Jennifer is dressed as a bride and jokes about being “engaged” for the fourth time.

Ariana Grande – date to be confirmed

After a three-year hiatus, Ariana Grande is back. This Friday (12), the release of the single “yes, and?” marks the singer's return to music, to the delight of her fans. On social media, the pop diva also released one of the covers for her seventh album, whose name and release date have not yet been announced.

Furthermore, there are bands and singers who have speculated about their return with new music this year. Others have already shared new works, but have not announced a release date, as is the case with Paramore which will be part of the special covers album in tribute to the rock band Talking Heads, in partnership with the film studio A24.

The group is the first of 16 artists who will be part of the album of covers of tracks from the album “Stop Making Sense”, released by Talking Heads in 1984.

Check out other albums that are being speculated to be released in 2024:

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Dua Lipa

After the success of Barbie's “Dance The Night”, the single “Cold Heart” alongside Elton John and her latest hit “Houdini”, fans speculate that the singer is ready to release a third album, which many they already call it “DL3”. So far, Dua has not released any information about a new album.

Taylor Swift

Following the order of re-release of the blonde's albums, “Reputation” is next in line and fans are eagerly awaiting this news. In the singer's last performance, which took place in São Paulo, in November 2023, several swifties They believed that the announcement of the album would be made and went to the show in character. However, nothing happened and Taylor continues to remain a mystery. Will the relaunch happen this year?

Billie Eilish

Last month, Billie Eilish said in an interview with The Tonight Show, a program hosted by Jimmy Fallon, who is finishing his third studio album. Alongside her brother and producer Finneas, the singer shared that she is putting the finishing touches on her new album: “At some point, you'll know more, but I'm not going to say anything more now,” she added. What will come next?

Selena Gomez

Although the singer mentions that she should dedicate herself more to her career as an actress than as a singer in the future in an interview with the podcast Smartless, Selena shared that she feels like she has one more album inside of her. It is worth remembering that the actress shared photos in a music studio in Paris in June last year. Smiling, the singer, who released her last album in 2020, with “Rare”, told fans “not to worry”.

Shakira

In an interview with Billboard, the Colombian singer shared that she has plans to release a new album this year. Plans for a new tour have also been made and Brazil is one of the destinations confirmed by Shakira. “I'm planning for next year, and of course Brazil can't be missed. I have had a very special relationship with the country and my Brazilian fans since I was very young. On one of my first tours, I spent time in Brazil, learned Portuguese and it changed my life”, she declared in an interview with Vogue.

Camila Cabello

In October last year, Camila Cabello also shared images inside a recording studio with the caption: “someday you will miss this”. Will we have more songs like “Havana” in 2024?