Upcoming Albums in 2020

  2019 was filled with amazing artists that expressed their points of view, emotions, and beliefs through their music. It was a year of great new music. I think we can all agree it was highly enjoyable and was a great way to end the decade. Now, 2020 is going to be another great year for music and artists. Artists that have not released new albums in years are now under the spotlight for their upcoming releases.

    One major artist coming out with a new album this year is the one and only; Alicia Key. Key’s had previously taken a break from music to focus on herself and her two kids. She hasn’t released any new albums since her 2016 HERE album but she has been active in the media. As many know, she hosted the Grammy Awards for a second time this year and she has won 15 Grammys. She recently had an interview with Billboard where she announced her upcoming album ALICIA. This project is set to be released on the 20th of March 2020.

    Justin Bieber is also set to release new music this month. The very well known artist hasn’t released an album since 2015. His last album named Purpose was well received by many but like any other artist, criticism was a huge part of the release process. This new album isn’t any different. Many of his fans support him but once he released one song that is featured in his new album, criticism began to overwhelm his social media. Justin Bieber’s new album, Changes, is set to be released on February 16, 2020.  

    Besides Alicia and JB, an artist that goes by Lauv is also releasing new music. Ari Staprans Leff (his full name) got his breakthrough hit in 2017. I like me better was featured in the hit teen rom-com “To all the boys I’ve loved” before, which jump-started his singing career further and brighter. His new album will be available after March 6, 2020. Lauv has already let fans get a taste of new the album by releasing songs such as Feelings, I’m So Tired, and Changes. These songs were very well received by many which lead people to be excited about this new project. 

    Just like Lauv, Dua Lipa also had her artist breakthrough in 2017. Her hit single New Rules brought many new intriguing fans to listen to her music. This song empowered many people to not be caught up with their past relationship and to move on in a healthy and mature way. Since then, she has become a very well known pop artist with many fans. On April 3rd, 2020, Dua Lipa will release her album Future Nostalgia which will follow with a European tour, she announced. 

    2020 will also be a year for Latin music. A known bachata artist, Prince Royce (Geoffrey Royce Rojas) will be releasing his new album this year. He has been very lowkey these past few years but he announced his new album, Alter Ego on this Instagram. Royce hasn’t released a full album since his 2017 album, FIVE. Alter Ego will feature 23 songs, which is an abnormal length but hey, nobody is complaining. Other Hispanic artists will be featured in this project which makes it 10 times better. Geoffrey has released sneak peeks of his album by releasing some songs such as Morir Solo, Adicto, and Curame in 2019. 

   Overall, there are many more artists that have upcoming projects on the works. They work hard and put a lot of dedication which is all appreciated by their fans and audiences. 2020 will be a great year for the music industry.