New Music Friday: Chris Brown, Meek Mill & Rick Ross, Lil Durk and more

From long-awaited collaborative projects to sequel albums and fresh new singles, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest and greatest in music.

Meek Mill & Rick Ross, Too Good to be True — After much anticipation, the MMG duo dropped off their star-studded joint album, including features from Future, Wale, The-Dream and Jeremih. 

Chris Brown, 11:11 — For the singer’s 11th studio album, which arrived a day ahead of its originally intended November 11 release date, Brown included 22 tracks to make a double album. The project boasts appearances from Byron Messia, Future, Davido and others.

Kodak Black, When I was Dead — The Florida rapper returned with his latest effort, an 18-track, nearly featureless collection full of the bluntly honest rap he’s known for delivering.

YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Decided 2 — A follow up to 2018’s Decided, the Louisiana rapper’s new album includes three previously released singles.

Lil Durk, “Smurk Carter” — With inspiration drawn from Lil Wayne and Jay-Z, the Chicago rapper dropped off his latest single and music video. Fans say it has a different flow than Durk’s normal drill rap.

Armani White, “Breathe” — Following the success of his breakthrough hit “Billie Eilish,” the Philadelphia native dropped off a new, bass-heavy, upbeat single. 

Hot New Hip-Hop:

—Megan Thee Stallion— “Cobra“

—K Camp— “Spin the Block“

—Scar Lip— “No Statements“

—Jekalyn Carr— “I Believe God“

—Brent Faiyaz ft. Missy Elliott & Lil Gray— “Last One Left“

—Lola Brooke ft. French Montana— “Pit Stop“

—Rick Ross & Meek Mill— “Lyrical Eazy“

–Brent Faiyaz– “Best Time“