New Music Friday: Metro Sets the Mood, Saweetie Runs It, YG & Leon Thomas Drop a Vibe
New Music Friday is here again, and the vibes are different this time—bigger, bolder, and full of surprises. We’re seeing artists switch lanes, drop heat you didn’t expect, and remind us why they’re essential right now. From late-night jams to straight-up anthems, this batch covers all the bases. If your playlist needs a glow-up, this is it. Don’t sleep—these tracks are about to run your weekend. Let's get into it!
A Futuristic Summa - Metro Boomin (Album)
The wait is finally over. "A Futuristic Summa" just dropped, and the big question—who are the mystery features? That reveal’s coming today. Tap in!
Hella Pressure - Saweetie (EP)
“Boffum” was the perfect preview of Saweetie’s new EP "Hella Pressure." It’s been a minute since "Pretty Summer Playlist," but the singles since then have leveled up. This rollout feels focused, and I’ve got high hopes for what’s next.
Words Of A Real One - Boosie BadAzz
We didn’t even know we needed new Boosie—or that we were getting it—but here we are. Just when summer felt like it was winding down, this single says otherwise. He’s about to give us a late-season slap, and we’re ready to run it back.
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Head On A Swivel - Juicy J (Album)
We never know what to expect from a Juicy J album, but what I do know is, it's refreshing to see rappers we grew up listening to still perfecting their craft and feeding their fans.
The Lost Files - Ski Mask The Slump God (Album)
Ski Mask pulled out all the big ones for "The Lost Files," but only one person made the cut as a feature—XXXTENTACION. That name alone says everything.
Lovers or Friends - YG & Leon Thomas
With a title like "Lovers or Friends," we better get some slow jam vibes out of YG and Leon and maybe even that Usher sample. Will Leon put YG back in his "Relax" lover boy era?
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Blue Violets - Toosii & Tory Lanez
When I see the names Toosii and Tory Lanez together, I instantly think of melodies. They both can create a riff or a hook that gets stuck in your head. Let's see if that's what "Blue Violets" gives.
Fall In Love - TiaCorine
If you're still sleeping on TiaCorine, it's time to wake it up, now! T On "Fall in Love" with that vibe you can’t ignore. The beat sets the mood, and her voice rides it smoothly, but it's still real.
Hadju - Kalan.Frfr
“Hadju” brings that nostalgic R&B energy with Kalan.FrFr’s signature confidence is woven all through it. He says it’s about serenading women the way music used to, but still keeping it player. If this is the vibe he’s on, there’s more heat coming.
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See The World - Buddah Bless, Big Sean, Bossman Dlow & 2Chainz
Buddah ate putting this variety of artists on one song, over this insane beat. Big Sean's verse stands out, as he serves that "Finally Famous" energy that a lot of fans miss from him. Add this to your gym playlist!
Rap Kingpin - Ghostface Killah
Wu-Tang's own Ghostface Killah slides on "Rap Kingpin" like he never left. The beat knocks, and the way he attacks it reminds everybody exactly who he is. This one’s getting run back.
