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  • New Music Friday: 50 Hip-Hop & R&B Releases

    It’s that time of the week again – New Music Friday is here, and the Hip-Hop and R&B worlds are buzzing with fresh sounds! If you’re looking to refresh your weekend playlist, VIBE has curated a list of 50 must-hear songs and albums from your favorite artists, plus some exciting new material from rising stars.

    The Hottest Tracks and Albums

    Get ready to dive into a diverse collection of new music. From established hitmakers to emerging talents, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re in the mood for smooth R&B, hard-hitting hip-hop, or infectious dancehall and afrobeats, this Friday’s releases have you covered.

    Featured artists include Chris Brown with Leon Thomas on “Fallin’,” Durand Bernarr with his new project ‘BERNARR.,’ and Mýa teaming up with Too $hort for “Just a Little Bit.” Young talent North West drops ‘N0rth4evr,’ while THE-DREAM delivers “Bring That Body.” Vince Staples offers “Blackberry Marmalade,” and Lizzo makes a statement with “Bitch.” Daddy Yankee and Shenseea collaborate on “Echo,” and Curren$y joins Harry Fraud for ‘Roofless Records For Drop Tops: Disc 2.’

    More Notable Releases

    The list continues with DaBaby, GloRilla, Yung Miami, and YKNIECE on “POP DAT THANG (Remix)”; BunnaB’s “Best B*tch”; NAV and Quavo’s “Mutt”; Skrilla’s ‘Z’; Jessie Reyez featuring Muni Long on “AIN’T U TIRED”; and Danny Brown’s “Lift You Up.” Chxrry and Mariah the Scientist bring “Bottles & Lights,” while AZ drops “Uniqueness.” Isaiah Rashad’s ‘It’s Been Awful’ is also available, alongside Elmiene featuring Baby Rose on “Honour.” Shoreline Mafia’s ‘BIDNESS IS BOOMIN’ and Ziggy Marley’s ‘Brightside’ are also among the new offerings.

    Fans can also check out Real Boston Richey’s “B*tch You Weird,” Bryson Tiller’s “IT’S OK,” Dondria’s “Solitude,” Lil Tjay’s “They Just Ain’t You,” Angélique Kidjo’s ‘HOPE!!,’ and Toosii’s “Proud Of Me.” Nick Grant featuring BJ The Chicago Kid on “Back Up,” Asake’s ‘M$NEY,’ JPEGMAFIA’s “babygirl,” and Lord Sko with Statik Selektah’s “Hangman” are also on the radar. Additionally, the soundtrack for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is out, featuring Fetty P Franklin’s “Grind It Up,” KenTheMan’s “Popular,” and Kelsey Lu featuring Sampha on “Better Than That.”

    Diverse Sounds and Styles

    The new music Friday lineup also includes Anna Margo’s “Brainrot,” India Shawn’s ‘Subject To Change,’ Casper TNG featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie and 100Bandplan on “The Market,” Chow Lee and Cash Cobain’s “2C,” and Luhh Dyl’s ‘A Time To Hurt, A Time To Heal.’ DC The Don’s “the rumors are true,” Kenny Mason’s “BOUNCE WIT ME,” Jada Kingdom’s “Still Searching,” Destinee Ruth B’s “Bad Combination,” Siobhan Bell’s “Toxic,” Ama’s “So…,” Phoenix James’ “Company,” MOIO’s “Just A Man,” Joyce Wrice’s “Crack The Code,” and B.o.B’s ‘The Morning Bang’ round out this extensive list.

    Which of these new releases are you adding to your playlist first? Let us know your top picks in the comments below!

  • India Shawn: Rewriting the Rules of R&B

    India Shawn is an artist who truly believes in intention. As a storyteller and a sonic risk-taker in the R&B space, she approaches every aspect of her artistry with purpose. Tracing her musical journey, Shawn reveals that her extensive catalog is like chapters in a novel, each song a vivid reflection of her lived experiences.

    From ‘Origin’ to New Beginnings

    Shawn recalls the genesis of ‘Be Myself,’ a pivotal track from her debut album, ‘Origin.’ The song came to her spontaneously one night, a moment of pure inspiration she felt compelled to capture immediately. “It just came through the water,” she reflects, describing the urgency to write it down before the feeling faded. This track became a personal mantra, still resonating with her today.

    Her sound has continued to evolve, expanding her artistic orbit. Shawn identifies ‘Floating Away,’ from her collaborative EP ‘Outer Limits’ with James Fauntleroy, as a key entry point for new fans. A significant moment in her career was having her song ‘I’m Alive’ featured on Solange’s ‘Saint Heron’ compilation, a collective she describes with laughter as ‘alternative R&B royalty.’

    Introducing ‘Subject To Change’

    Now, India Shawn is preparing to release new music that promises to refresh the R&B landscape. Her latest single, ‘Rain On Me,’ serves as the lead track from her upcoming EP, ‘Subject To Change.’ The accompanying visualizer offers a compelling glimpse into the transformation she’s been perfecting behind the scenes.

    The EP, ‘Subject To Change,’ is set for release on May 1 via Vanta Music and is executive produced by the label’s co-founder, D’Mile. This project is poised to showcase Shawn’s continued growth and artistic vision.

    The Evolution of an Artist

    From the raw inspiration of ‘Be Myself’ to the curated sounds of her upcoming EP, India Shawn’s career is a testament to intentional artistry. She continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be an R&B storyteller in today’s music industry.

    Are you excited for India Shawn’s new EP, ‘Subject To Change’? What are your favorite tracks from her catalog? Let us know in the comments below!

  • New Music Friday: 50 Hip-Hop & R&B Releases

    Happy New Music Friday! If you’re looking to refresh your playlist for the weekend, you’ve come to the right place. VIBE has curated a list of the hottest Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae, Dancehall, and Afrobeats releases dropping today. Get ready to discover your new favorite tracks and albums!

    Hip-Hop Heavyweights Drop New Tunes

    The Hip-Hop world is buzzing with new music. Meek Mill is back with “600 Racks,” promising that signature energy we love. Key Glock drops “Loco,” and Dave East delivers ‘EASTMIX, Vol 3,’ offering more of his gritty storytelling. Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y team up again for ‘Roofless Records For Drop Tops: Disc 1,’ perfect for cruising. YG features Ty Dolla $ign on “Teach You How To Luh Me,” while Joyner Lucas links up with YoungBoy Never Broke Again for “Deep End.”

    Earl Sweatshirt and Surf Gang present “Home on the Range // Back Home,” and Swae Lee offers up ‘SAME DIFFERENCE.’ Yeat’s new track “Naked” is here, alongside Chxrry’s ‘Hall of Fame.’ Trippie Red collaborates with Young Thug on “Paperbag Boy,” and Nems teams up with Ron Browz for “First48.” Brent Faiyaz adds “four seasons” to the mix, and Tory Lanez releases ‘LOL: SLUTTY BASS.’

    Further adding to the Hip-Hop lineup, 2 Chainz and Statik Selektah drop “Pops.” DDG features Polo G on “Not Friendly.” Cheryl “Salt” James returns with “Diamonds In The Light,” and 2BYG offers “Be Mine.” Red Cafe and Max B connect on “Wish Me Well,” while Sheff G drops “Him.” Miles Minnick’s ‘Somersville’ is out, and 42 Dugg shares “Goin Through It.” The collective 41 releases ‘Area 41,’ and Nine Vicious drops ‘EMOTIONS.’

    Rounding out the Hip-Hop releases are floweroflove’s “American Wedding,” Rich The Kid featuring Zeddy Will on “Back Up,” That Mexican OT’s “Still Virgil,” and Sekou’s “Dangerous Lover.” Ski Mask the Slump God delivers “BreakTheRules!,” Paul Wall reflects on “RIP Old Me,” and Johnny Venus shares “I Want You Back.” K-Trap featuring G Herbo on “Change,” JaYy Wick’s “How You Doin,” and VINSON featuring Bruiser Wolf on “On The Low” are also must-listens.

    Smooth R&B Vibes and More

    For the R&B lovers, PJ Morton’s “Mutual” is a standout track. India Shawn brings “Rain On Me,” and Hil St. Soul offers “Nasalifya.” Black Fortune’s ‘Road To Osshland IV’ is here, and Luna Elle featuring Foggieraw remixes “AMPM.” BBYKOBE drops “NO HOMEGIRLS,” Ealuhri presents “WIMPY KID,” and Poiison shares “Stupid.” C Stunna’s “Born To Stunt” and MarcLo’s “Haze” round out the R&B selections.

    Don’t Forget Reggae, Dancehall, and Afrobeats!

    While the focus is heavily on Hip-Hop and R&B, keep an ear out for other genres. Blvk H3ro’s “Stepping Hot” brings a Reggae/Dancehall flavor, and The ARTI$t’s ‘DND’ offers something fresh. M-Dot featuring Kore and Byna on “Daydreaming,” Myaap’s “Reaper,” and Quail P’s “Wouldn’t Try Again” add further variety to this massive New Music Friday.

    • Meek Mill – “600 Racks”
    • PJ Morton – “Mutual”
    • Key Glock – “Loco”
    • Thundercat – ‘Distracted’
    • Dave East – ‘EASTMIX, Vol 3’
    • Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y – ‘Roofless Records For Drop Tops: Disc 1’
    • YG Feat. Ty Dolla $ign – “Teach You How To Luh Me”
    • Joyner Lucas Feat. YoungBoy Never Broke Again – “Deep End”
    • Earl Sweatshirt, Surf Gang – “Home on the Range // Back Home”
    • Swae Lee – ‘SAME DIFFERENCE’
    • Yeat – “Naked”
    • Chxrry – ‘Hall of Fame’
    • Trippie Red Feat. Young Thug – “Paperbag Boy”
    • Nems, Ron Browz – “First48”
    • Brent Faiyaz – “four seasons”
    • Tory Lanez – ‘LOL: SLUTTY BASS’
    • 2 Chainz, Statik Selektah – “Pops”
    • DDG Feat. Polo G – “Not Friendly”
    • Cheryl “Salt” James – “Diamonds In The Light”
    • 2BYG – “Be Mine”
    • Red Cafe Feat. Max B – “Wish Me Well”
    • Sheff G – “Him”
    • Miles Minnick – ‘Somersville’
    • 42 Dugg – “Goin Through It”
    • 41 – ‘Area 41’
    • Nine Vicious – ‘EMOTIONS’
    • floweroflove – “American Wedding”
    • Rich The Kid Feat. Zeddy Will – “Back Up”
    • That Mexican OT – “Still Virgil”
    • Sekou – “Dangerous Lover”
    • Ski Mask the Slump God – “BreakTheRules!”
    • Paul Wall – “RIP Old Me”
    • Johnny Venus – “I Want You Back”
    • K-Trap Feat. G Herbo – “Change”
    • JaYy Wick – “How You Doin”
    • VINSON Feat. Bruiser Wolf – “On The Low”
    • Blvk H3ro – “Stepping Hot”
    • The ARTI$t – ‘DND’
    • M-Dot Feat. Kore, Byna – “Daydreaming”
    • Myaap – “Reaper”
    • Quail P – “Wouldn’t Try Again”
    • India Shawn – “Rain On Me”
    • Hil St. Soul – “Nasalifya”
    • Black Fortune – ‘Road To Osshland IV’
    • Luna Elle Feat. Foggieraw – “AMPM (Remix)”
    • BBYKOBE – “NO HOMEGIRLS”
    • Ealuhri – “WIMPY KID”
    • Poiison – “Stupid”
    • C Stunna – “Born To Stunt”
    • MarcLo – “Haze”

    Which of these new releases are you adding to your playlist first? Let us know your top picks in the comments below!