Released in March 2016, Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1 is Cardi B’s debut mixtape—raw, unfiltered, and bursting with personality. Before she was a chart‑topping superstar, this project introduced her blend of street swagger, Bronx attitude, and braggadocio-laced lyricism.
The mixtape digs into themes of hustle, identity, confidence, and relationships, with tracks like “On Fleek,” “Washpoppin,” and “Foreva” gaining strong attention for their energy and authenticity. It’s not polished in the mainstream sense—there are skits, rough edges, and a DIY spirit—but that’s part of its charm. It captures a moment: Cardi building her voice, her fanbase, and her stance in the rap world, before the big breakout.
