Cardi B's Invasion of Privacy

Cardi B's debut album, Invasion of Privacy, broke records and dominated the music industry in 2020. This in-depth look at the album explores the sexual politics of hip-hop, addressing issues such as the wage gap, sex work, and a matriarchy in hip-hop.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

The pinnacle of critical acclaim and commercial triumph is a rare achievement attained by a select few. In 2020, Cardi B solidified her reputation as "record-breaking" with the release of her debut album, Invasion of Privacy. This remarkable achievement saw the album achieve five times platinum status, making it the longest-charting record by a female rapper in history. Cardi B's dominance extends across various metrics, including streaming, charting, views, likes, retweets, and shares. Her remarkable journey from a welfare kid to an unapologetic stripper, reality TV personality, social media maven, and a household name who has delivered one of the most meticulously executed albums in rap history is a testament to the sheer brilliance of her 21st-century ascent to stardom. It is easy to imagine future critics recognizing popular music as belonging to two distinct eras: before the rise of Cardi B and after her impact. This in-depth exploration of Invasion of Privacy delves into the intricate sexual politics of hip-hop, offering a track-by-track breakdown of the album. It raises thought-provoking questions such as how the wage gap impacts pop music, whether Cardi B has destigmatized sex work for artists, and what a matriarchal hip-hop landscape might look like. Each chapter delves into the musicality and societal constructs that shape the album, paving the way for a new movement in femme rap.

Weight: 148g
Dimension: 121 x 165 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501389276