It is Friday once again, signaling a fresh wave of music from across the hip-hop, R&B, afrobeats, dancehall, and reggae landscapes. To ensure your weekend soundtrack is fully stocked, we have curated a selection of the most notable albums and singles that deserve a spot on your playlist.
Tinashe leads the charge with her latest project, Popstar, bringing her signature sound to the forefront of this week's releases. Meanwhile, the gospel-rap crossover continues to impress as Kirk Franklin recruits GloRilla for the powerful track "This Time."
Hip-hop enthusiasts have plenty to dig into as well. Remy Ma returns with her new EP Alimony, and the collaborative energy is high with Trae Tha Truth and Mozzy joining forces for Still Tapped In. Tee Grizzley is also back in the mix with his latest release, They Forgot, while Che Noir drops her latest effort, "Urban Essence."
For those looking for smooth R&B vibes, Tank delivers his new project Experience, and Leon Bridges offers the soulful new single "Watch You Dance." John Legend also adds to the mood with his latest release, Fireflies. Rounding out the highlights are G-Eazy and Ty Dolla $ign, who team up for the new track "JFK," along with fresh offerings from Jae Stephens, BunnaB, and the duo EARTHGANG, who feature NATURE on their new song "Cool Me Down."
