Albums We’re Excited For in June
As summer kicks off, there are several hot upcoming releases from Lizzo, Vince Staples, Rick Ross and more.
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Everyone is ready for summer. After an abysmal winter and particularly soggy spring, you can’t blame anyone for looking forward to the season of sunshine and beach trips. And as we kick off June, there’s an abundance of big releases just in time for your vacation plans.
Lizzo returns with her much-discussed new album B*TCH, and we get a new project from Vince Staples. Rick Ross has shared some glimpses into Set In Stone, with momentum steadily building since his showing at Verzuz.
PJ Morton’s ambitious new project sees him combining his R&B side and his gospel side into one artistic statement. And we also get new releases from singer-songwriter Jalen Ngonda and Florida-based rhymer Luh Tyler.
These are the albums we’re excited for in June.
Lizzo - ‘B*TCH’
Release Date: June 5
One of the most visible women in music–and she still finds ways to reinvent herself. She’s back with a bold, new album. After scrapping her Love in Real Life project and re-routing creatively, Lizzo returns with her first new album since 2022’s Special.
Vince Staples - ‘CRY BABY’
Release Date: June 5
He’s moving in a different direction this time around, with his first three singles “Blackberry Marmalade,” “White Flag,” and “Cotton” being rock soundscapes that frame his complex thoughts in a totally new way.
Jalen Ngonda - ‘DOCTRINE OF LOVE’
Release Date: June 5
The sophomore album from the D.C.-raised, U.K.-based singer-songwriter wears his classic soul jonez on his sleeve, and his new project comes on the heels of his uber-acclaimed debut, 2023’s Come Around and Love Me.
Rick Ross - ‘SET IN STONE’
Release Date: June 12
His Verzuz showing alongside French Montana made headlines and proved to be the perfect setup for his new album. Rozay’s upcoming twelfth studio album finds him squarely back in his luxury rap lane and serves as a direct follow-up to 2021’s Richer Than I Ever Been.
Luh Tyler - ‘DESTINED FOR GREATNESS’
Release Date: June 12
After dropping well-received mixtapes and EPs, it feels like it’s time. With singles like "Stoner Music" and "No Trick" featuring Trim steadily building anticipation, the rapper out of Tallahassee sounds primed for a smash.
Blxst - ‘LABOR OF LOVE’
Release Date: June 12
Serving as a deeply personal follow-up to his 2024 project, I'll Always Come Find You, this chapter steps away from conceptual alter-egos to explore his real-life experiences, fatherhood, and finding balance as an artist
Key Glock - ‘PROJECT X’
Release Date: June 19
Key Glock is making his return, and he’s got singles "Loco" and "Go" are set to be included on the 12-track album.
YG - ‘THE GENTLEMAN’S CLUB’
Release Date: June 19
His new studio album comes on the heels of the JUST RE’D UP 3 mixtape from about two years ago. And it’s a bit of a new beginning for the Compton rap superstar, with it being his first album since he inked his new deal with 10K Projects.
PJ Morton - ‘SATURDAY NIGHT/SUNDAY MORNING’
Release Date: June 19
He’s been one of the most accomplished singer-songwriters in R&B and gospel both, for quite a while now. But now we get both sides of PJ Morton’s acclaimed career on one project. He melds the secular with the sacred on this highly anticipated release.
