Daddy Yankee — LEGENDADDY

Best known for his industry-shifting 2004 album Barrio Fino and its iconic single “Gasolina,” Daddy Yankee is heralded as the King of Reggaeton for a reason. His rap sheet reads like an endless ancient scroll, extending for miles and marking key moments in Latin music history. Announcing his retirement, Daddy Yankee delivers LEGENDADDY, a stacked farewell album and his first in a decade. With features from Myke Towers, Bad Bunny, Sech, and more, the full-length is set to cap a truly one-of-one career. “I will say goodbye celebrating these 32 years of experience with this new collector’s item… I’m going to give you all the styles that have defined me in one single album,” he shared ahead of the album’s release.

Rema — Rave & Roses

In three years, Rema has become one of Nigeria’s most exciting acts, and one of the most-streamed artists on Audiomack. His punchy sound made early singles “Dumebi” and “Iron Man” runaway hits, establishing him as a pop star on the rise in 2019. Today, Rema delivers Rave & Roses, his long-awaited formal debut album. The project sees Rema explore new sides of himself (“Are You There”) with little reinventions (matching 6LACK’s tone on “Hold Me”) marking every tune.

Koffee — Gifted

When Koffee released her Rapture EP in 2019, and with the singles predating the project, she was quickly named a young prodigy. The Jamaican “sing-jay-guitarist” has since become a reggae and dancehall music staple. Gifted is the debut album from Koffee, who really could have dropped a debut album at any point in the last three years and have had it land well. Yet, her insistence on crafting a body of work that’s true to her growth and interests as an artist is admirable. The positive energy of tunes like “Shine” and “West Indies” keep Gifted feeling momentous, and Koffee’s voice makes the album title ring true.

Latto — 777

Latto is the Queen of da Souf. Her brazen bars and ear for timing make her an engaging rapper and her candor in interviews and on socials make her a fan favorite. The young Atlanta rapper has a confident air about her, which drives her newest album 777. From fucking like a thug to nabbing a great Lil Wayne verse, 777 represents a positive new chapter for Latto. The quotables roll off the tongue, and Latto sounds natural as ever, having come a long way from her 2016 entry into rap.

Fana Hues — flora + fana

“R&B is the foundation of pop music today. It could never be dead!” Fana Hues shared with Audiomack World in December of 2020, with the release of her debut collection, Hues. The singer who gradually found her voice in her childhood spins a silky world with every note. On her new project flora + fana, Hues details a world in a constant state of healing. The music is lush and packed with life, a key theme for Fana, who says, “No matter what’s happening outside, my ecosystem is flourishing.”

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