Today’s New Music Friday arrives just in time for the Labor Day Weekend, and there are plenty of vibes that are perfect for the eventful weekend.
This Friday is packed with new releases, with even gospel star Yolanda Adams delivering a new bop titled “Church Doors.” This upbeat faith track is sure to invoke the dancer in all of us, including “Power Book II: Ghost” star Woody McCain, who stunned fans with his moves while making a cameo in the video.
Elsewhere is rap, Big Sean has finally unveiled his highly anticipated album, “Better Me Than You.” The 21-track project was pushed back several times before finally debuting on August 30th. Much effort went into this body of work, with production from several hitmakers, including Turbo, Cash Cobain, and The Alchemist. Sean tapped a few collaborators for features on his sixth studio album, including Kodak Black, Bryson Tiller, and Gunna, who made an appearance on the standout “It Is What It Is.”
@BigSean got a hit with this “It is what it is” gunna slide this is billboard top 20ish
— Jefferson (@kow89) August 30, 2024
Nah this Big Sean and Gunna is crazy 🔥🔥🔥
— Pat (@patmanskoop_) August 30, 2024
Florida star Doechii is representing for the ladies in hip-hop with her latest offering, “Alligator Bites Never Heal.” The 19-song project finds this beauty combining rap, R&B, alternative, and pop elements to deliver heavy bars and even flex her melodic vocals. Several of her fans have already dubbed “Alligator Bites Never Heal” one of the best rap albums of 2024.
Doechii just dropped the best rap album of the year pic.twitter.com/1XKFGyIAiI
— Val ² 🐎 (@notvalclover) August 29, 2024
Doechii is easily the best of her generation wtf
— Elsie not Elise 💿 (@ElsienotElisee) August 30, 2024
While these are just a few go-to’s this Friday, there is no shortage of diversity in music today, with Halle Bailey, Flo, and A$AP Rocky just a few artists with hot singles.
Yolanda Adams – “Church Doors” (single)
Kay Flock feat. Lil Tjay – “Fed Up” (single)
Flo – “Bending My Rules” (single)
Halle – “Because I Love You” (single)
A$AP Rocky – “Tailor Swif” (single)
Tommy Richman – “Thought You Were The One” (single)
Cordae feat. Anderson Paak – “Summer Drop” (single)
Big Sean – “Better Me Than You” (album)
Doechii – “Alligator Bites Never Heal” (album)
Muni Long – “Revenge” (album)
Juicy J – “Ravenite Social Club” (album)
Mozzy – “Brash Dummies” (album)
Erica Banks – “Cocky On Purpose 2” (album)
John Legend – “My Favorite Dream” (album)
Fat Trel – “Boosa’s Keeper” (album)
