Cardi B Drops New Single ‘Like What’

Cardi B has unveiled her inaugural track of the year titled “Like What (Freestyle),” which incorporates a sample from Missy Elliott’s 1999 hit “She’s a Bitch” off her album “Da Real World.” The release is also paired with a music video, creatively overseen by Cardi’s estranged husband Offset.This track continues Cardi B’s trend of impactful releases, following her history of success in the music industry.

     Cardi B launched into 2024 making waves with a Super Bowl advertisement for NYX Cosmetics. While her audience has eagerly awaited a sequel to her groundbreaking 2018 album “Invasion Of Privacy,” Cardi B has recently been hinting at new music. In the past few days, she’s been building anticipation for a fresh track titled “Like What (Freestyle),” which dropped today. 

     Last year, Cardi B was quite active in the music scene, releasing a notable collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion titled “Bongos.” She also engaged in remix projects with artists FendiDaRappa and Latto on tracks “Point Me 2” and “Put It on da Floor Again.” Additionally, she was featured on artist Glorilla’s song  “Tomorrow 2.” This track was noted for blending Southern Rap’s hard braggadocious style with East Coast Drill, further cementing Cardi’s place in the rap scene with its success and showcasing her ability to co-sign and elevate tracks with her unique style and flow​​. She further expanded her portfolio by featuring in a pair of tracks alongside Offset, namely “Jealousy” and “Freaky.”

   The conclusion of the “Like What” video features Cardi hinting that this release marks the start of more to come, stirring excitement among fans for the much-anticipated sequel to her 2018 debut, “Invasion of Privacy.” Cardi B has been dropping hints about her second album for some time. In an interview with Vogue México y Latinoamérica in August 2023, she shared her plans to release her next single as she was finalizing her upcoming album.