Another Friday, another fresh batch of heat. From hip-hop nostalgia to beautifully crafted R&B, the playlists just got an upgrade.
Rap royalty Eminem dropped a new banger, “Everybody’s Looking At Me,” part of the soundtrack for his documentary “Stans,” which explores the culture and history of his superfans. The track originated in the early 2000s, specifically as a Funkmaster Flex freestyle. Now, Em has put this iconic moment over a Dr. Dre beat to deliver a fresh product for his day ones.
Fridayy follows up his heartfelt sophomore album, “Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not,” with a chilling new single, “Below Zero.” Starting with emphatic lyrics — “Summer’s over and you’re still not sober. You’ve been moving too fast, now that time moving slower” — the touching record follows Fridayy’s pattern of emotional transparency and versatility. It’s unknown if this single will usher in his third album, but it appears he may have a hit on his hands that holds a powerful message.
Ella Mai is also back in the mix with her new single, “Tell Her,” produced by her go-to collaborator Mustard. Coming back with grown-woman storytelling, “Tell Her” puts men on notice to inform other women that they are indeed taken. The track rejects sneaky link culture and could be an indicator of what a full-length Ella Mai album may sound like.
Whether you’re a fan of throwback rap with a new feel or strong vocals, there is plenty to choose from this New Music Friday. Keep scrolling to find gems for your music library.
Eminem – “Everybody’s Looking At Me” (single)
Fridayy – “Below Zero” (single)
Ella Mai – “Tell Her” (single)
DJ Khaled feat. Post Malone & NBA YoungBoy – “Brother” (single)
DVSN – “Excited” (single)
BossMan Dlow – “Flood” (single)
Pluto – “Party All Night” (single)
Big Mama German – “On A Mission” (single)
Monaleo – “Putting Ya Dine” (single)
Bryson Tiller feat. Lord Giuliani, Freddy Freddy – “When I Pull Up” (single)
Lefty Gunplay feat. RJMrLA – “Bikini Bottom” (single)
Peezy feat. Icewear Vezzo – “So Ghetto” (single)
Danni Baylor – “Things About The World That Burden Me” (album)
Rakim – “The RE-UP” (album)
Che Noir & The Other Guys – “No Validation” (album)
Joey Bada$$ – “Lonely At The Top” (album)
Key Glock – “Glockaveli: All Eyez On Key” Deluxe – (album)
Westside Gunn – “Heels Have Eyes 2” (album)
