Oh, Friday. The last day of the work week for many and the start of a much-needed weekend for most. Of all the positives that come with Fridays, the best is… of course, ESSENCE’s weekly roundup of new music. Today, you’ll find a bunch of newcomers to listen to and a few projects from some of hip-hop’s staples.
This week’s list includes a collaborative effort from Curren$y and The Alchemist, Mississippi’s Big KRIT releases their new album, Digital roses don’t die, and Vince Staples shares his new track “Magic” with DJ Mustard. Today’s roundup also features music from PJ Morton and JoJo, Buddy, Shenseea, Grafh and more.
Check out this week’s recap below.
01
Curren$y & The Alchemist – ‘Continuance’
Produced entirely by The Alchemist, Continuation contains 13 tracks and includes features from Styles P, Wiz Khalifa, Babyface Ray, Larry June and Boldy James. Listen to the new album HERE.
02
PJ Morton & JoJo – “My Peace”
Three years after their Grammy Award-winning “Say So,” PJ Morton and JoJo are back with a new collaboration titled “My Peace.” Stream the song HERE.
03
Vince Staples and DJ Mustard – “Magic”
Produced by Lewis Hughes, Mustard, Nick “Unknown Nick” Audino and My Best Friend Jacob, “Magic” is the lead single from Vince Staples’ upcoming album, Ramona Park broke my heart. Discover the track HERE.
04
Friend – “Wait Too Long”
Ahead of the release of his second studio album on March 25, the Compton rapper Buddy shared his new single, “Wait Too Long,” with Blxst. Watch the visuals HERE.
05
Big KRIT – ‘Digital Roses Don’t Die’
The highly anticipated KRIT Digital roses don’t die is finally here. His first studio release since 2019 Krit is here, the project includes a feature film by Rollynné. Flux DRDD HERE.
06
Apollo Brown and Stalley – “The Lost Angels”
Apollo Brown and Stalley have released a new video “Lost Angels”, from their new collaborative album Black light. The album is available now on all DSPs and is produced entirely by Apollo Brown and features guest appearances from Joell Ortiz, Skyzoo and Omari Hardwick. Watch the video for “Lost Angels” HEREand broadcast Black light HERE.
07
Grafh x DJ Shay Ft. Havoc – “The Money Calls”
Today Grafh and the late DJ Shay released a new song “Money Calling”, featuring Mobb Deep’s Havoc. The song appears on the deluxe edition of Stop calling artistic content. Listen to the song HERE.
08
Shenseea Fort. 21 Savage – “RU That”
About a month before the release of their upcoming debut album, Shenseea shared a new offering featuring 21 Savage titled “RU That.” Broadcast the track HERE.
09
Teezo Touchdown – “Handyman”
Beaumont, Texas native Teezo Touchdown has released the song and video for “Handyman” produced by Kenny Beats. Listen to the song and watch the video HERE.
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FNF Chop Ft. Stunna 4 Vegas – “Best Friend”
Today, rapper FNF Chop, 23, from Richmond, Va., connects with Stunna 4 Vegas in a new single, “Best Friend,” produced by frequent Gringo collaborator. Listen to the song HERE.
11
Mychelle – “Younger Me”
Mychelle, singer-songwriter from Breakthrough Hackney, today shares his new single “Younger Self” available to stream on all digital streaming platforms. Stream the new track HERE.
TOPICS: 21 savage jojo new music PJ Morton Shenseea vince clips
Kevin D. Carignan
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