Ballerific Music: New Music Drops To Start Your Weekend

New Music Friday is here, and hip-hop certainly has a stronghold on this week’s releases. 

Friday, July 19th, marked the release of JT’s long-awaited solo debut, “City Cinderella.” The 16-song project offers a masterclass in hustling, street life, and her rise from numerous hardships to superstardom. “City Cinderella” only included four features from DJ Khaled, Stunna Girl, CLIP, and Jeezy on the hit “Okay” remix. Initial reviews of the tape were mostly positive, with fans breaking down lyrics online.

JT ending her ‘Like Dat’ verse w/ “and ima baddie bitch like stunna girl” then stunna ending her ‘Lemon Pepper’ verse with “I’m pretty in real life like I’m JT” is so cute and genius 😭 #CityCinderella

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— 𝖑𝖔𝖌𝖆𝖓. ✭ (@nasmarajs) July 19, 2024

How swang got me feeling #CityCinderella pic.twitter.com/Zr2NwNGj8E

— kay ིྀ (@k4y0l0g_y) July 19, 2024

“Miami, Griselda mixed with Donatella!
City Cinderella, palace in Tribeca!
QC finest, your highness, I’m special!
Swang when you see me hoe, I know you got the message!”
MY BITCH IS RAPPING!!!! 🔥#CityCinderella pic.twitter.com/ceTq6Jvgf3

— Muñeca Barb🦄💋♒️ (@johnal__) July 19, 2024

Elsewhere in the female rap universe, Cardi B delivered a seductive verse alongside Rob49 on the song “On Dat Money.” One of her biggest rivals, BIA, also shared a new tune the day prior titled “Can’t Get Enough.” The tune was released in conjunction with ESPN’s campaign of the same name, which celebrated the network’s new partnership with the WNBA. Lakeyah and Flau’jae joined BIA on this ballerific track.

New Music Friday was not just about the ladies. Several of their male counterparts delivered promising singles and projects, including Childish Gambino, who unveiled his “Bando Stone and the New World,” crafting a flawless start to the weekend. 

Rob49 feat. Cardi B – “On Dat Money” (single)

BIA, Lakeyah and Flau’jae – “Can’t Get Enough” (single)

Tinashe feat. Chloe Bailey – “Nasty Girl” Remix (single)

G Herbo & Skilla Baby – “Shoot” (single)

Big Sean – “Yes” (single)

Benny The Butcher – “Summer ‘24” (single)

Rakim feat. B.G., Hus Kingpin & Compton Menace – “Now Is the Time” (single)

O.A.R feat.  DJ Premier & Brady Watt – “Gonna Be Me (The Friendship Song)” (single)

Maxo Kream – “Eye Know” (single)

JT – “City Cinderella” (album)

Rich The Kid – “Life’s a Gamble” (album)

Denzel Curry – “King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2” (album) 

Childish Gambino – “Bando Stone and the New World” (album)

Curren$y & MonstaBeatz – “Radioactive” (album)