Megan is the upcoming third studio album by American rapper Megan Thee Stallion, scheduled to be released on June 28, 2024. It is Megan's first album to be released under her independent label Hot Girl Productions, after her departure from her former label 300 Entertainment and 1501 Certified. It is preceded by three singles: "Cobra", the US Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Hiss", and "Boa". To promote the album, Megan embarked on the Hot Girl Summer Tour, her first headlining concert tour.
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| Released | June 28, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Label | Hot Girl | |||
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| Singles from Megan | ||||
Background
editOn October 19, 2023, 1501 Certified revealed that the company and Megan Thee Stallion have mutually parted ways with each other.[1] Shortly after, Megan clarified on an Instagram livestream, stating that her album would be self-funded and "the budget is coming from me". Conceptually, based on the imagery and the single titles, the album reportedly follows a snake-based theme and motif.
On October 23, Megan posted on her social media a teaser of her upcoming album stating "Just as a snake sheds it skin, we must shed our past, over and over again". On February 2, 2024, Megan signed a distribution deal with Warner Music Group which would allow her the creative control of an independent artist, but with access to the company's resources.[2]
Release and promotion
editOn January 30, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion did an interview with Good Morning America, revealing that she planned to tour for that upcoming summer season.[3] On March 20, Megan formally announced the Hot Girl Summer Tour which began May 14 in Minneapolis and is set to conclude July 27 in Washington, D.C.[4] Megan announced the album and its release at the first of two shows at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
Singles
editThe album's lead single, "Cobra" was released on November 3, 2023, alongside a music video directed by Douglas Bernardt.[5] Five days later, Megan released a rock remix of "Cobra" with the Canadian-American alternative metal band Spiritbox.[6] The single debuted and peaked at number 32 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[7]
The second single, "Hiss", was released on January 26, 2024, alongside a music video also directed by Douglas Bernardt.[8] "Hiss" debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Megan's first solo chart-topping single and third overall.[9] It also debuted at number one on the Billboard Global 200, making Megan the first female rapper in a lead role to debut atop the chart in history.[10]
The third single, "Boa", was released on May 10, 2024.[11] The track debuted at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the third top-40 single from the album.[12]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Hiss" |
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| 2. | "Rattle" | |||
| 3. | "Figueroa" | |||
| 4. | "Where Them Girls At" | |||
| 5. | "Broke His Heart" | |||
| 6. | "B.A.S." (featuring Kyle Richh) | |||
| 7. | "Otaku Hot Girl" | |||
| 8. | "Find Out" | |||
| 9. | "Boa" |
| LilJuMadeDaBeat | 2:34 |
| 10. | "Mamushi" (featuring Yuki Chiba) | |||
| 11. | "Accent" (featuring GloRilla) | |||
| 12. | "Paper Together" (featuring UGK) | |||
| 13. | "Spin" (featuring Victoria Monét) | |||
| 14. | "Down Stairs DJ" | |||
| 15. | "Miami Blue" | |||
| 16. | "Worthy" | |||
| 17. | "Moody Girl" | |||
| 18. | "Cobra" |
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| 2:48 |
Notes
- "Boa" contains a sample of "What You Waiting For?" by Gwen Stefani.
References
edit- ^ Nast, Condé (October 19, 2023). "Megan Thee Stallion Settles Legal Dispute With Former Label 1501 Certified Entertainment". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ "Megan Thee Stallion inks distribution deal with Warner Music that allows her to remain independent". Music Business Worldwide. February 5, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ America, Good Morning. "Megan Thee Stallion talks life, music and new passion projects". Good Morning America. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ Grimes, Navier (March 20, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion Announces Long-Awaited "Hot Girl Summer" Global Tour with GloRilla as Special Guest". Live Nation Entertainment. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (November 3, 2023). "Megan Thee Stallion Brings Her Venomous Bite to Scorching New Single 'Cobra'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (November 9, 2023). "Megan Thee Stallion Cranks 'Cobra' Up to 11 With Rocking Spiritbox-Assisted Remix". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ Anderson, Trevor (November 16, 2023). "Megan Thee Stallion's 'Cobra' Strikes in Top 10 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ Zhan, Jennifer (January 26, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion Isn't Afraid to Diss on 'Hiss'". Vulture. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Trust, Gary (February 5, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion's 'Hiss' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ Trust, Gary (February 5, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion's 'Hiss' Slithers Onto Billboard Global 200 at No. 1". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (May 7, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion Will Keep Hip-Hop Python Era Going With New Single 'Boa'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2024.