Top 10 Debut Albums of 2025
VOICE OVER: Phoebe de Jeu
From viral phenoms to seasoned scene-steppers, these first outings prove the class of 2025 came ready to play. Join us as we spotlight breakout statements that bend genres, launch careers, and crash charts. Our picks span West London drill swagger, euphoric dance-pop, confessional R&B, boundary-pushing hyperpop, K-pop royalty and more. Whose debut did you have on repeat this year? Sound off below! Our countdown spotlights “Addison” by Addison Rae, “That's Showbiz Baby” by Jade, “I Barely Know Her” by Sombr, “Ruby” by Jennie, and “Why Not More?” by Coco Jones, alongside standout debuts from Malcolm Todd, Oklou, Halle, Rose Gray, and Central Cee. Plus, stay for honorable mentions from Biig Piig, Divorce, Rocket, Isabel LaRosa, and Lambrini Girls. Which newcomer are you betting on to go the distance? Tell us in the comments! read more...