From hard-hitting rap tracks to smooth R&B albums and modernized sample cuts, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest & greatest in music.
—King Von, Grandson — The highly anticipated posthumous album from the Chicago rapper features Lil Durk, G Herbo, Tee Grizzley, Tink and more. Two of the album’s songs, “Don’t Miss” and “Robberies,” have accompanying music videos.
—Mahalia, IRL — The R&B singer dropped off her second album, home of previously released singles “Terms & Conditions,” “Ready” and “Cheat” ft. singer JoJo.
—JT, “No Bars“ — On the new solo track, the City Girls member addressed topics getting a lot of attention and criticism — like her lyrics, time spent in jail and City Girls breakup rumors.
—Quavo & Future, “Turn Yo Clic Up” — The Migos rapper tapped the Atlanta native for the new collab. In it, Future seemingly takes shots at Russell Wilson, husband of Ciara, with whom Future shares a son.
—BIA, “Raised Me” — The up-and-coming rapper released a reimagined version of “Raise Up,” Petey Pablo‘s 2001 hit song.
Hits in Heavy Rotation
—Chris Brown — “Summer Too Hot“
—Tyga, YG & BLXST — “West Coast Weekend“
—Busta Rhymes ft. BIA — “Beach Ball“
—Gunna — “fukumean“
—FendiDa Rappa ft. Cardi B — “Point Me 2“
—Burna Boy ft. 21 Savage — “Sittin’ On Top of the World“
—Coco Jones — “ICU“
—Daniel Caesar — “Always“
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