Five must-hear 2025 album from BLACKPINK’s Lisa, The Weeknd and more

If you’re wondering what BLACKPINK’s Lisa and The Weeknd have in store for 2025, you’re not alone. This year is shaping up to be a spicy one for new music, from global superstars stepping into the spotlight for the first time to beloved veterans tying up loose ends on epic sagas.

Below are five albums guaranteed to shake up the charts, along with everything we know so far about these highly anticipated releases:

5. Lana Del Rey – ‘The Right Person Will Stay’ (May 21 Interscope/Polydor)

After teasing fans all throughout 2024 with whispers of a country-inspired project called Lasso, Lana Del Rey made a surprising pivot with her tenth studio album, The Right Person Will Stay, which is set to grace our ears on May 21. Although details remain under wraps, she said the album will have a southern gothic sound.

4. Tate McRae – ‘So Close To What’ (February 21, RCA)

Tate McRae heads into 2025 with a promise of growth, introspection, and sharp choreographies! Her third album, So Close To Wha reportedly delves deep into themes of self-discovery, exploring life on the cusp of adulthood and the themes of love and heartbreak.

3. Central Cee – ‘Can’t Rush Greatness’ (January 24, Columbia)

Central Cee has been a mainstay on the charts since 2022’s breakout hit “Doja,” collaborating with heavyweights like Dave and PinkPantheress in the meantime. Now, he’s finally unveiling his debut studio album, Can’t Rush Greatness. Get ready for one of the UK’s brightest rap stars.

2. Lisa – ‘Alter Ego’ (February 28, LLOUD/RCA)

BLACKPINK’s Lisa spent 2024 ramping up excitement with a string of spicy singles, and her solo era is about to be complete. Alter Ego features a genre-bending lineup of collaborations—like the Tame Impala-sampling “Rockstar” and the fiery Rosalía team-up “New Woman.”

1. The Weeknd – ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ (January 24, Republic)