New Music Friday: The Best Hip-Hop and R&B Releases
Dive into this week’s essential new music, featuring fresh tracks and albums from Prince, Yung Miami, Erykah Badu, and more.
Today is Friday, which means there are tons of new releases to look forward to from your favorite hip-hop, R&B, reggae, dancehall, and afrobeats artists. To help you unwind and enjoy the weekend, check out our curated picks of songs and albums you should hear and add to your soundtrack for weekend festivities.
Essential New Music Releases
This week’s lineup is packed with high-profile projects and exciting collaborations. Leading the charge is the legendary Prince with his latest project, Timeless. For those looking for high-energy rap, Yung Miami has returned with the “Spend Dat (Remix)” featuring Lil Baby and Kodak Black.
Soul and hip-hop enthusiasts will appreciate the collaboration between Erykah Badu and The Alchemist on Before the World Blows: The Abi and Alan Experiment. Meanwhile, Ice Spice and Lil Yachty have teamed up for the infectious “Out My Face (My Baby).”
R&B and Hip-Hop Highlights
The R&B landscape is bolstered by new offerings from Tamia with “Forever and a Day” and the soulful Lalah Hathaway with “Can’t Let Go.” For fans of classic hip-hop, the combination of Rakim, Kurupt, and Masta Killa on “DPG Wu-Tang, Wu-Tang DPG” is a must-listen. Busta Rhymes also makes a strong statement with his latest project, DILLAGENCE II.
Other notable releases this week include:
- Rob49 Feat. Sexyy Red – “In The Club”
- Fat Joe – Organized Rhyme
- AZ Chike, Tyler the Creator – “Look Like My Mama”
- Ken Carson – xperiment – cartunez
- The Game – “The Life”
- E-40 – Turning My Money Over (Quadruple Album)
- Wyclef Jean – Q Theory – Quantum Leap, Vol. 2
- Angélique Kidjo Feat. Pharrell Williams, Quavo – “Bando”
Whether you are looking for introspective R&B or hard-hitting rap, this week’s New Music Friday has something for every listener. Be sure to update your playlists and enjoy the latest sounds from these talented artists.