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Amaarae announces new album, ‘Black Star’
Ghanaian-American alté trailblazer and Afrobeats innovator Amaarae is poised to usher in a daring new phase of her musical evolution with her forthcoming studio album, Black Star.
Following the acclaim of her 2023 breakout project Fountain Baby, Amaarae is ready to chart unexplored sonic territory. With her signature fusion of ethereal vocals, experimental beats, and genre-bending flair, Black Star promises a deeper, more polished exploration of her artistic identity.
Billed as a bold reinvention, the album blends the rhythmic pulses of Afropop, the free-spirited nature of alté, and boundary-pushing soundscapes, cementing Amaarae’s status as a fearless creative force.
On social media, anticipation is electric, with fans and critics alike buzzing about what the genre-defying star will unveil next.
As the countdown continues, Black Star is already being tipped as a potential milestone in global music—an audacious statement from an artist unafraid to rewrite the rules.
🚨 Amaarae teasing new era 🤩🔥
Fountain Baby ❌
Black Star ✅Album soon ⏳ pic.twitter.com/s4LVfRylen
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) April 10, 2025
In other news, Amaarae is set to make history as the first Ghanaian artist to perform at the prestigious Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Her groundbreaking performances are scheduled for April 13 and 20, 2025, during the festival’s run in Indio, California, from April 11 to 20.
Coachella announced Amaarae’s inclusion in its 2025 lineup via Instagram, revealing she will perform alongside international stars such as Travis Scott, Missy Elliott, Megan Thee Stallion, Post Malone, Ty Dolla Sign, South African sensation Tyla, T-Pain, and Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Rema.