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Cardi B Defends Adding 'WAP' and 'Up' to Sophomore Album, Debuts New Single 'Outside'

Featuring fan-favorite hits on a 23-track sophomore LP, Cardi B previews a confident new era before its September release

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Overview

  • Cardi B announced her second album, Am I the Drama?, on June 23 with a Sept. 19 release date via Atlantic/Warner Music Group.
  • After fan requests, she confirmed that 2020’s 'WAP' and 2021’s 'Up' will anchor the 23-track project.
  • On June 20, Cardi B released 'Outside' as the album’s third single following its debut at a Spotify event in Cannes.
  • The rapper argued that older hits won’t count toward first-week sales and deserve official placement on the LP.
  • She said the album features both familiar and new collaborators and that she feels '100 percent confident' in the final product.