The emergence of a new dominant force in the music industry is something we only get to see a handful of times within a decade. An artist coming in and completely commanding the airwaves is a rare event. We are now witnessing this with the release of the debut album “Invasion of Privacy” from rapper and national bad bitch Cardi B.

The “Bodak Yellow” artist has been hyping up parties for the past year with her hit single, and she is here again with an album that doesn’t just meet, but exceeds expectations. The album has a beautiful blend of beats and lyrics that makes for an exciting and fully realized product. Cardi B didn’t play it safe by releasing 13 knock-off “Bodak Yellows.” She has a unique and new sound that proves she isn’t trying to recreate her past success. Whether it be her fiesta inspired song “I like it” or her R&B track “Ring,” Cardi B has a rich and innovative album on her hands.

Cardi B was in a precarious situation prior to the release of “Invasion of Privacy.” The nation patiently waited to see if everyone’s favorite rapper of 2017 would be able to live up to fame and accolades she had previously received. Everyone wanted to know, could Cardi B be more than a one-hit-wonder?

With her discounted Louboutin heels, she has completely stomped out these doubts. She has fully cemented herself as a major player in the Hip-hop industry. Cardi B isn’t oblivious to her sudden and jaw dropping climb to the top. A major theme of the album is her humble origins as a stripper from the Bronx to the biggest name in Rap at the moment. As she sang in “Get Up 10”, “Went from nothin’ to glory/ I ain’t tellin’ y’all to do it, Im Just tellin’ my story.”

Personally, this album is something I have been looking forward to since I first danced to “Bodak Yellow” at a party. The bumping beats and unapologetic personality of the music she created made me an instant fan, and I knew she would become a greater player in the industry. It was not only nice to have my predications validated by the release of “Invasion of Privacy,” but I can also look forward to jamming out to the countless bops that are within this album. This album delves deep into the darker side of fame that Cardi B has faced, but listening to it is also a fun and empowering experience that makes me feel like the bad bitch that we all hold inside; Cardi B just helps to bring it out a bit more.

We live in uncertain times, but the brash personality of Cardi B and her incredible artistic talent is a calming and entertaining constant in our lives, and I look forward to what this young rapper has to offer in the future.