The New Music Friday Drops We’re Bumping First

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New Music Friday is just around the corner, and this week promises a ton of exciting releases! We’ve got highly anticipated albums, some last-minute announcements, and even a few surprise singles. Here’s what we’re checking out first.

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Ovrkast. – “PLAY THIS” (Out Now)

Following up on last month’s collaboration with Niontay, artist Ovrkast. has released a new single called “PLAY THIS.” The song is accompanied by a visually striking music video where the Oakland-based rapper and producer portrays the character of Frankenstein.

Lelo — Mastiff (Out Now)

Okay, so I’ve been following this Detroit rapper, Lelo, and he just dropped a new EP called Mastiff! It’s got six tracks and it’s his first big release of the year. He’s been teasing us with singles for a while now, and it’s awesome to finally have a full project. He’s even playing Rolling Loud this weekend, so the timing is perfect! I’m definitely checking this EP out.

Action Bronson — PLANET FROG

Ever since Action Bronson first hinted at his album, PLANET FROG – starting with AI-created artwork he later swapped for his own painting – the project has been steadily developing. Following the official announcement on Wheel of Fortune and collaborations with New Balance and Oakley (under the BAKLAVA line), PLANET FROG is finally here, representing Bronson’s eighth studio album.

Charli XCX — “rock music”

Charli XCX is moving into a new musical phase, following up her critically acclaimed brat album. She’s been hinting at a rock-influenced project, recently cleaning up her Instagram to start promoting it. The first song from this upcoming album, simply titled “rock music,” will be released this Friday.

6LACK x Young Thug — “Ashin’ the Blunt”

6LACK and Young Thug, a fantastic but often overlooked pairing in rap, have teamed up again for their third song together, “Ashin’ the Blunt.” The smooth new track is featured on 6LACK’s upcoming album, Love Is The New Gangsta, and adds to their existing collaborations, including “Climax” from On The Run and Lil Durk’s “Stay Down*.”

MUNA — Dancing on The Wall

Just as summer begins, the band MUNA is releasing their fourth studio album, Dancing on The Wall. They’re also planning a tour to support it, and are excited for people to discover their music now, describing the album as a collection of songs about love, passion, desire, and heartbreak – all experienced in the present moment.

Nemzzz x Lil Yachty — “Geekin”

Nemzzz is a rising star in the UK music scene, and he’s quickly gaining attention with collaborations featuring big names like Latto and Central Cee. His latest track, “Geekin,” features Lil Yachty, adding to his impressive list of collaborators.

Cash Cobain — “I Wanna Rock”

Summer is coming to New York City! With warmer weather, the Knicks in the playoffs, and Cash Cobain returning with new music, things are heating up. His first new track of the season, “I Wanna Rock,” is set to release tomorrow.

Lancey Foux — “BODY”

Lancey Foux is releasing a new single called “BODY” ahead of his upcoming album, THE TIME OF OUR LIVES. Following a successful performance at London’s LOST club, the song hints at the rave-inspired sound of the full album and is accompanied by a visually striking music video that reflects the album’s artistic themes.

Little Simz — Sugar Girl

Little Simz recently announced she’s releasing a new EP called Sugar Girl. It follows up on her previous project, Lotus from last June, and will include a feature from JT. She’s also planning a listening party in London to celebrate the release.

Lykke Li — The Afterparty

After setting the stage for her forthcoming long-form studio release with its predecessor EP, Happy Now, Lykke Li is just about ready to lift the veil on The Afterparty. The Afterparty spans nine solo tracks from the songstress, including “Happy Now,” “Lucky Again,” “Sick of Love,” and “Knife In The Heart.”

Kelela — “linknb” (Out Now)

Kelela has announced her third album, new avatar, will be released on July 10th, and shared its second single, “linknb.” The track, produced by Oscar Scheller, comes after “idea 1” and a special listening event. According to a statement, “linknb” was actually born out of a period where Kelela was struggling with writer’s block.

Deb Never — Arcade

Following the release of several singles, Deb Never has finally dropped her first full-length album! Building on the momentum of songs like “Not in Love,” “KNOW ME BETTER,” “ARCADE,” and “all the time,” the 12-track album showcases Deb’s signature style: honest and relatable emotions set to her distinctive guitar playing.

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2026-05-07 19:56