10 Surprise Albums That Overshadowed Planned Releases

VOICE OVER: Jennifer Silverman WRITTEN BY: Joe Shetina

When these artists said "surprise!" the music world stopped everything. Join us as we count down our picks for the most shocking album drops that completely stole the spotlight! Our list includes releases from Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, and more that left planned releases gasping for air and attention. From Jay-Z's Samsung collaboration with "Magna Carta Holy Grail" to Eminem's controversial "Kamikaze," Frank Ocean's back-to-back drops, U2's forced digital download, and Beyoncé's industry-changing visual albums—these artists proved traditional marketing campaigns aren't always necessary for massive success. Which of your faves put out the best surprise album? Let us know in the comments, respectfully. read more...

10 Surprise Albums That Overshadowed Planned Releases

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