The summer is here, and New Music Friday provided plenty of heat for the playlists. From hip-hop OGs to immortalized icons, there is no shortage of fresh rhymes.
Ludacris has been slowly making his way back to the studio, sharing snippets and new singles that his day-one fans have gravitated toward. With a pulse on the new music scene, this former DJ has unveiled his latest track, “Real Hustla.” Bringing along Memphis star GloRilla, Luda delivers bars on top of bars, while Glo matches his energy, merging two of the South’s most signature flows. It remains to be seen if a full Ludacris album is en route. However, he is certainly keeping the fanbase fed more than two decades in.
YKNIECE dropped her latest single, “Lil Mama,” and it’s clear the Atlanta star’s run is far from over. She kicks off the record declaring, “Summertime is here,” before diving into the twerk anthem. YK focuses heavily on the vibes of this record, with day parties and kickbacks officially getting a staple track for the hot season.
From the archives of the late Nipsey Hussle, “Sacrifices” emerged on Friday, featuring James Fauntleroy and Bino Rideaux. This estate-approved single is a smooth calm-down following the turn-up. Nipsey’s brother, Blacc Sam, has long teased that a posthumous album was on the way. While no date has been shared, it’s evident that Nipsey’s archive is still stacked full of motivation that his fans will welcome.
No matter your mood, today’s New Music Friday offers something for every listener. Take a scroll to discover new releases from G Herbo, Babyface Ray, and more.
Ludacris feat. GloRilla – “Real Hustla” (single)
YKNIECE – “Lil Mama” (single)
Nipsey Hussle feat. James Fauntleroy & Bino Rideaux – “Sacrifices” (single)
Toosii – “Yesterday” (single)
Ye – “Gemini Season” (single)
The Kid Laroi feat. Kehlani – “Girls Remix” (single)
The-Dream feat. Usher – “Tampa” (single)
Rick Ross feat. T.I. – “Mahogany Caskets” (single)
Larry June – “The Machinist” (single)
Jacquees feat. Juvenile – “Lick Back” (single)
Babyface Ray – “Heart Cold” (single)
Kodak Black – “Kodak The Blessing” (album)
G Herbo – “Lil Herb: Lil Heroin Edition” (album)
Jim Jones – “The Landlord” (album)
