New Music Friday: The Best Hip-Hop and R&B Releases of the Week
Dive into the latest sounds from French Montana, Kanye West, Rick Ross, and more in this week’s essential New Music Friday roundup.
Friday has arrived, bringing a fresh wave of music to kick off your weekend. From hard-hitting hip-hop anthems to smooth R&B melodies, this week’s releases span the spectrum of urban music, including reggae, dancehall, and afrobeats. Whether you are looking for high-energy tracks for your festivities or something to help you unwind, we have curated the essential picks you need to hear.
This week features a star-studded lineup of heavy hitters and rising talent. Blxst returns with his latest project, while legends like Rick Ross and T.I. deliver a masterclass in collaboration. The energy remains high with new offerings from Kanye West and French Montana, ensuring your playlist stays current and compelling.
Explore the full list of this week’s standout tracks and albums below to soundtrack your weekend.
- French Montana, Max B, Remy Ma – “Ever Since You Left Me (The Big Bronx Remix: Knicks Edition)”
- Kanye West – “GEMINI SEASON”
- Rick Ross, T.I. – “Mahogany Caskets”
- THE-DREAM Feat. USHER – “Tampa”
- YG Feat. JID, Ab-Soul – “Insecure”
- Ludacris Feat. GloRilla – “Real Hustla”
- Rapsody – “Got Gotta Afro”
- BabyChiefDoIt – ‘R.A.M.B.O.’
- Kodak Black – ‘Kodak the Blessing’
- Jim Jones – ‘The Landlord’
- Blxst – ‘Labor Of Love’
- Jessie Reyes – ‘A LITTLE VENGEANCE’
- Jacquess Feat. Juvenile – “Lick Back”
- Larry June – “The Machinist”
- Toosii – “Yesterday”
- Tinashe – “Too Easy”
- Erick the Architect – “No Doubt (I’m In Love)”
- Lil Gotit – “Going Solo”
- Naomi Sharon – “Weak”
- Ayra Starr – “Tornado”
- Dave Hollister – ‘Voodoo Magic’
- Eric Benét – “Who’s Gonna Save Us?”