January 2025 Music Landscape: Lil Baby, The Weeknd Lead Packed Release Schedule

January 2025 is poised to be a significant month for music enthusiasts, with a wave of highly anticipated projects slated for release across various genres. A report by XXL Mag on January 3, 2025, highlighted the robust schedule, featuring major artists alongside a diverse array of performers.

Headline Releases Anchor the Month

Among the prominent releases is the new album from Atlanta rapper Lil Baby. Titled “WHAM (Who Hard as Me)”, the project was released on January 3rd, kicking off the month’s musical offerings. This 15-song album boasts an impressive roster of collaborations, featuring contributions from artists such as Young Thug, Future, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, and Rod Wave. The production credits are equally notable, including work from acclaimed beatmakers like Southside, London on the Track, Wheezy Outta Here, and ATL Jacob. The release of “WHAM (Who Hard as Me)” marks a busy period for Lil Baby, who is also reported to have another album, “Dominique”, planned for release in February.

Another major artist set to drop a new album is The Weeknd. His upcoming project, titled “Hurry Up Tomorrow”, is scheduled for release on January 24th. This album is expected to be a cornerstone of a larger multimedia effort. In support of “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” The Weeknd is scheduled to perform live at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on January 25th, the day following the album’s release. Further plans linked to the album include a tour and a film, both sharing the same name as the album, which are slated to debut on May 16th.

A Broad Spectrum of January Projects

Beyond these marquee releases, the January 2025 schedule includes new projects from a wide range of other artists, as detailed in the XXL Mag report. This underscores the breadth of music arriving at the start of the year.

The list of artists with projects reportedly scheduled for January releases includes:

* Boldy James
* Death Row
* Yung Kayo
* Jon Connor
* Iamsu!
* Wolfacejoeyy
* Ransom
* The Heatmakerz
* Joey Trap
* Diamond D
* Busta Rhymes
* Logic
* OMB Peezy
* Philthy Rich
* Riff Raff
* NoCap
* 24hrs and King Kobi
* Central Cee

Notably, the list also includes a posthumous release from the late artist Mac Miller. His album, titled “Balloonerism”, is scheduled for release on January 17th, offering fans new material from the beloved artist.

Anticipation Builds for a Dynamic Month

The concentration of new music, from established superstars like Lil Baby and The Weeknd to a diverse array of other talents, sets the stage for a dynamic start to the year in the music industry. Fans can anticipate a variety of sounds and styles becoming available throughout the month, reflecting the vibrant and ever-evolving landscape of contemporary music. The detailed report from XXL Mag provides a clear outlook on the key releases listeners can look forward to accessing and engaging with in January 2025.