Camila Cabello — Camila
Release date: January 12, 2018
Havana singer Camila Cabello left girl group Fifth Harmony on seemingly sour terms in 2016. Since then, the foursome released a self-titled album, and Cabello began to ascend the solo pop ranks. Now, the 20-year-old is gearing up to release her self-titled debut. She’s enlisted the help of some big names, on both the production and feature sides (think Sia, Ed Sheeran, Charli XCX and Ryan Tedder). It will be interesting to hear how Cabello fills up an entire album (mostly) on her own.
Charlie Puth — VoiceNotes
Release date: January 19
It’s no secret Charlie Puth can lay down a great earworm — We Don’t Talk Anymore and Attention are the kind of songs that beg for repeat listening. But his debut album, Nine Track Mind, failed to make an impression in 2016 — it peaked at No 6 on the Billboard Hot 200 and was slated by critics. The question is: Will Puth be able to sound more cohesive on VoiceNotes, past the singles and big hits? We’re excited to find out.
Craig David — The Time Is Now
Release date: January 28
Nearly 20 years after conquering the pop world, Craig David is back on our radio stations. The British singer mastered the art of making buttery smooth R’nB in the early noughties — Walking Away, 7 Days and Fill Me In were all from his 2000 debut album, Born to Do It. David, now 36, turned to DJing in recent years, but he dropped his first album in six years in 2016. The two-time Grammy nominee seems to be back in top form, with his latest single I Know You (ft. Bastille) promising nothing but good things.
Arctic Monkeys — TBA
Released date: TBA
It’s been far too long since we’ve had a new Arctic Monkeys album. The void is palpable. In 2014, the Brit rock band went on hiatus after releasing of their fifth studio album AM. It was a polarising release for their fans, as it shot the group further into mainstream popularity, helping them break America. They have now confirmed that they’re back together and recording their next album — that means a possible 2018 release, and even better, a possible 2018 tour.
Zayn — TBA
Release date: TBA
Zayn Malik, formerly of boy band One Direction, won over a sizeable number of fans — old and new — with his 2016 solo debut, Mind of Mine. It was sensual, eclectic and showed off his vocal prowess. But now, having proved himself, can Malik relax more on his second album? The untitled sophomore effort is set to release in the first quarter of 2018. In an interview with Billboard, Malik said he dabbles both in rhythmic pop tunes and downtempo numbers. If recent collaborations like Dusk Till Dawn with Sia are any indication, his fans are in good hands.
