It’s that time again— New Music Friday is here and the lineup is stacked with chart-toppers, surprise collabs, and long-awaited returns. From full albums to new singles, here’s your guide to what’s fresh in hip-hop and R&B this week. In no specific order.
Ice Spice – “Baddie Baddie”
The internet has been buzzing since the snippet dropped—and now Ice Spice officially returns with “Baddie Baddie.” A comeback moment fans won’t forget.
YFN Lucci – ALREADY LEGEND. Upon his arrival home, YFN Lucci unleashes a full-length 21-track project that features 21 Savage, and dig this.. None other than Young Thug, a collaboration that nobody saw coming.
Ari Lennox – “Vacancy”
Ari Lennox blesses us with “Vacancy,” her latest single produced by Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, and Boogzdabeast. A dream team.
Doja Cat – Vie
Doja Cat returns with her highly anticipated new album, Vie. A genre-blending project that promises to keep her at the forefront of pop and hip-hop culture.
Tee Grizzley – “Back to Michigan”
Tee Grizzley pays homage to his roots with a new single that speaks to where it all started.
Mariah Carey – Here For It All
Mariah Carey is in her bag with a brand new 11-track album release, Here For It All. Always timeless, always iconic.
Young Thug – UY SCUTI
Thugger delivers UY SCUTI, a new body of work that continues to expand his ever-evolving sonic universe.
Toosii ft. YoungBoy NBA – “Please Don’t Go”
Toosii teams up with YoungBoy NBA for an emotional new track that’s sure to resonate. Definitely a different vibe from both of their usual lanes.
Whether you’re in your feels or ready to hit the weekend turn-up, this week’s releases offer a little something for everyone. Hit play and let the vibes take over.
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