Cardi B Drops Jay-Z Approved Single ‘Imaginary Playerz’
Cardi B has released her latest single, “Imaginary Playerz,” on August 15, 2023, just over a month before the arrival of her highly anticipated sophomore album, Am I the Drama? The track, which samples Jay-Z’s classic “Imaginary Players” from his 1997 album In My Lifetime, Vol. 1, is now available on all major streaming platforms.
The Bronx native shared the news of the single’s release earlier this week, highlighting the connection with Jay-Z. In a recent conversation on X Spaces, Cardi revealed that she received his stamp of approval for the track. “If he didn’t approve it, I probably wouldn’t even feel a certain type of way neither, because it’s like, ‘OK, maybe I just had to come a little bit harder,’” she stated. “But I’m glad that I came hard and he loved it.” This endorsement adds a significant layer of prestige to the release, given Jay-Z’s status in the music industry.
Artwork and Anticipation for the Album
Cardi B’s announcement came alongside the lavish cover art for “Imaginary Playerz,” featuring her in a white fur coat, striking a pose on the hood of a matching Rolls-Royce. The artist teased her audience on Instagram, saying, “Just a lil taste of the drama. IMAGINARY PLAYERZ THIS FRIDAY.”
As anticipation builds for the album, fans are curious whether Cardi will drop a third single before the official release of Am I the Drama? The first single, “Outside,” debuted impressively at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has topped both the Rhythmic Airplay and Rap Airplay charts.
The upcoming album features 23 tracks, which includes previously released hits “Up” and “WAP.” Cardi B has defended her decision to retain these popular singles on her new album, stating on X in June, “This will be the last and only time I’m gonna address this. WAP and Up are two of my biggest songs, my fans have been asking me to put them on an album, and people search for them on IOP all the time… they deserve a home.”
As fans eagerly await the album’s release, “Imaginary Playerz” adds to the excitement surrounding Cardi’s evolving musical journey. The blend of her distinct style with Jay-Z’s influential sound promises to deliver a captivating listening experience.
Listeners can stream “Imaginary Playerz” now and stay tuned for more updates as the release date for Am I the Drama? approaches.
