New Music Friday: Lizzo, Amanda Reifer and a Third Reason Album
With February almost out the door, artists like Lizzo, Reason, Amanda Reifer and Alex Isley have dropped new material for fans to replay long after 2025 ends. Also in our rotation this New Music Friday is d4vd featuring Kali Uchis for the loving new track âCrashingâ that wouldâve been perfect for Valentineâs Day. Alex Isley infuses her âwarm embraceâ into the smoky, guitar feel of âHands.â Dreamer Isioma introduces their experimental alter-ego on track âBorn 2 Live.â
Check out more releases below.
Lizzo - âLove In Real Lifeâ
Lizzo bounces back on the surprise single "Love In Real Life," tied to three upcoming intimate fan shows spanning Los Angeles, Minneapolis and New York next month.
Fridayy - âSome Days Iâm Good, Some Days Iâm Not"
R&B, hip-hop, and Afrobeats artist Fridayy gets to the root of his emotions on sophomore album, collaborating with Chris Brown, Kehlani, Wale, and Meek Mill.
Reason - âI Love You Againâ
Former Top Dawg Entertainment rapper Reason presses forward with his third album, âI Love You Again,â with features from Hit-Boy, Bas, Kota the Friend and Ransom.
Amanda Reifer - âR U Dumb?â
Bajan vocalist Amanda Reifer taps into sheer boldness on Pharrell Williams-produced single âR U Dumb?â which comes ahead of her next project âThe Reifer Files.â
Estelle feat. D-Nice - âLove On Loveâ
Legendary British R&B artist Estelle makes an urgent plea for unity on her powerful single âLove On Love,â which features D-Nice.
Paris Texas - âThey Left Me With A Gunâ
One week after the release of their daring âThey Left Me With the Swordâ EP, rap duo Paris Texas embraces an even darker tone on their followup âThey Left Me With a Gun.â
Alex Isley - âHandsâ
Los Angeles vocalist Alex Isley sings of longing and deep intimacy on her new single âHands,â produced by CAMPER.
d4vd feat. Kali Uchis - âCrashingâ
Soulful collaborators d4vd and Kali Uchis fall deep on the vintage feel of âCrashing,â from d4vdâs upcoming debut album, âWITHERED.â
Ray Vaughn - âCEMETERY lanternsâ
As an appetizer to his introductory EP âThe Good, The Bad & The Dollar Menu,â TDE act Ray Vaughn drops his latest song, âCemetery Lanterns.â
TiaCorine - "ATE"
North Carolina rapper TiaCorine works the dancefloor on "ATE," her first single of 2025.
Dreamer Isioma - âBorn 2 Liveâ
Nigerian-American singer Dreamer Isioma exhibits their grittier side on new single âBorn 2 Live,â where the nonbinary artist enters a punk and sci-fi-influenced era.
Boldy James & Chuck Strangers - âToken of Appreciationâ
Boldy James has dropped project after project for the past two months alone. With Chuck Strangers, the two emcees spare no bars on their âToken of Appreciationâ album.
Honey Bxby - âRight On Timeâ
New Jersey singer Honey Bxby finds herself âRight On Timeâ on her passionate new single, a lead-up to her upcoming EP âRaw Honey.â
Limage - âNothing Specialâ
In time for her birthday, alt-R&B singer Limage drops her cutting-edge debut EP âNothing Special,â which showcases genre-defying production by executive producer Los Hendrix.