Let's talk: Invasion of Privacy, Cardi B

In 4 days since the release of rapper Cardi B’s debut album titled, Invasion of Privacy. Atlantic Records has already announced that the album is a certified gold, with certainty that it’ll be platinum by the end of this week. 

Fans are going crazy, many saying that the album is an instant classic. Comparing the album to female rapper rivalry, Nicki Minaj debut album Pink Friday, whose numbers have remained unmatched, until now. There’s without a doubt that Cardi B have exceeded expectations throughout her career, no one ever assumed she would be this dominant in rap from her start on Love & Hip-Hop New York. Even after her hit single "Bodak Yellow", I like others feared that her album wouldn’t maintain her popularity. I was wrong, Invasion of Privacy delivers in production, relevancy, style and overall relatable content. Cardi announces her platform as a hit making trap queen with this one. With songs that features artist like Kehlani, SZA, and Chance the Rapper, adds diversity to the album, especially in songs like “I Like it” which refers to her Hispanic culture. 

Pink Friday or Invasion of Privacy

Invasion of Privacy is indeed a good album. Of course, like every other hip-hop artist, audiences compare the hottest new artist to their closes competitors. In this case Cardi as a female rapper will instantly receive comparison to reigning queen Nicki Minaj. However, although their physical appearances and gimmicks coincides with one another, the two as rappers simply do not. Nicki’s Pink Friday was a mainstream hip-hop classic, that amplified a more softer side to Nicki that fans didn’t know existed. She attempted harmony, R&B and catered to her ego, while incorporating more sensuality. Cardi B takes the privacy out of Invasion of Privacy and is very direct and explicit with feelings regarding her relationship and hustling. In plain text Cardi B album is hardcore, raunchy, sexy, and aggressive, Pink Friday was more of a sexy celebration. Making the two albums completely different and incomparable in my eyes. Cardi B’s style of rap is more like a modern-day Eve or Trina when it comes to content.

After such a successful platform and entrance to the music industry, it caught everyone by surprise with the announcement of her pregnancy. A few weeks ago, I suggested that the birth of her child will hold her back from truly taking over the music industry. Although I stand by my statement, I realized we’re in a different era, and several stars and executives are embracing the pregnancy instead of the normal shun that is seen in almost every career, when a woman becomes with child. 

The interesting part about this entire industry is the constant weight placed on the artist shoulders. Today in an interview with Power 105 The Breakfast club, Cardi expresses her frustration with the music industry. Which is why to me it’s important to make music for more than just money. The reason artist become timeless artist is because they have a genuine connection to the music, so when they’re feeling aggravated with the business it endorses their music.