After seven years of anticipation, Cardi B has finally released her long-awaited sophomore album, Am I The Drama?, a 23-track project that blends bold storytelling, powerhouse collaborations, and sharp production. Alongside features from Janet Jackson, Kehlani, Megan Thee Stallion, Selena Gomez, Tyla, Summer Walker, and more, the album draws from a rich catalog of classic samples, weaving hip-hop, R&B, and pop history into Cardi’s own modern sound.
The record has already made a powerful impact, debuting at No. 1 on US iTunes and Apple Music within hours of release and racking up 14.7 million first-day streams on Spotify. Beyond the buzz of her new Kehlani-assisted single “Safe” and the announcement of her upcoming Little Miss Drama Tour (launching February 11, 2026, in Palm Desert), fans are dissecting every detail of the album’s production.
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One of the most talked-about elements is Cardi’s use of samples—a signature in her music since Invasion of Privacy. This time, she and her collaborators pull from icons like Jay-Z, Daddy Yankee, Janet Jackson, and even 4 Non Blondes.
Every Song Sampled on Am I The Drama?
• Outside – samples “Drag Rap” by The Showboys (1986)
• Imaginary Playerz – samples “Imaginary Players” by Jay-Z (1997)
• Bodega Baddie – samples “Ta Buena” by Magic Juan (2002) and “Gasolina” by Daddy Yankee (2004)
• What’s Goin On – samples “What’s Up” by 4 Non Blondes (1992)
• On My Back – samples “Funny How Time Flies (When You’re Having Fun)” by Janet Jackson (1986)
• Principal – samples Janet Jackson again with “The Pleasure Principle (LP Version)” (1986)
• Better Than You – samples “Listen Dear” by Sassafras (1978)
• Dead – samples “Bottom of the Map” by Jeezy (2005)
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