After much anticipation, Cardi B’s debut album, ‘Invasion of Privacy,’ has dropped for the masses to hear. the album features Cardi’s smash singles “Bodak Yellow,” “Bartier Cardi” featuring 21 Savage, “Be Careful” and the recently released “Drip” featuring the Migos. The 13-track debut also features cameo appearances by Chance The Rapper, YG, SZA, Kehlani, Bad Bunny and J Balvin.
According to Forbes, ‘Invasion of Privacy’ was eligible for Gold certification as soon as it dropped, due to Cardi’s breakout single, “Bodak Yellow.” Forbes breaks down how it happened:
The Bronx-born rapper can attribute this figure to the massive success of her debut Atlantic Records single, “Bodak Yellow,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 last September and is certified 5x Multi-Platinum (5 million units) by the RIAA. As Chart Data recently noted, 10 track units equal one album sale, which means Invasion of Privacy has moved 500,000 units on the strength of “Bodak Yellow” alone, enough to earn a Gold certification.
The “Bodak” numbers won’t factor into first week sales, but with the legions of fans that Cardi has amassed over the years, she’s sure to move a lot of units. Stream ‘Invasion of Privacy’ below:
Watch Cardi B’s video for “Bartier Cardi” featuring 21 Savage here.