New Music Friday: Lil Baby Heats Up With Middle of the Summer, Ferg Is Back Outside With a New Project, and NLE Choppa Continues His Anti-YoungBoy Run
New Music Friday is here, and it’s messy, fun, and everything we didn’t know we needed. Lil Baby drops an EP that hits personal and raw. Ferg comes through with a full project, and it’s giving all of the Autumn vibes. NLE Choppa isn’t backing down on his anti-YoungBoy mission, keeping the fans talking and the receipts flying. Let's get into it!
Middle of Summer - Lil Baby (EP)
Middle of Summer marks Baby’s fourth Wham Wednesday drop, and it feels like his most personal release so far. He used the moment to let fans know that his long-awaited project, "The Leaks," is officially arriving on December 3.
FLIP PHONE SHORTY FOR DA STREETZ VOL. 1 (Album) - Ferg
Ferg is in a different type of bag on this album, and we love it. It features CeeLo Green, Lil B, French Montana, Denzel Curry, Big Boss Vette, Awich, and Gucci Mane.
The Roots Come Alive Too: DYWM30 Live At Blue Note - The Roots (Album)
If you loved The Roots' performance at Blue Note, you'd be happy to know you can now experience what was once an intimate show in your living room. Cue this up for the Saturday reset this week.
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Love is a Kingdom - Tems (EP)
Tems' holiday gift to her fans was a surprise drop that everyone needed. This album reminds the listener of the importance of self-love and healing in the most beautiful way.
ROMANTIC - Lihtz (Album)
Lihtz dropped his new project "ROMANTIC," which follows last week’s release "HOPELESS" and ties everything together for the full "HOPELESS ROMANTIC" two-disc experience. It feels like a cinematic world he has been shaping all through 2025, showing the pain and perseverance of the hopeless, along with the passion and connection of the romantic.
Yeast Talkin' - Hit-Boy & Spank Nitti James (Album)
Hit is on a wild run right now! He tagged in Spank Nitti James for this project, which also features Rio Da Yung Og, BabyTron, AZ Chike, Lefty Gunplay, Don Q, 03 Greedo, and more.
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Hello Revenge - NLE Choppa (Single)
Despite the backlash around his decision to call out YoungBoy, he’s standing firm on his business. "Hello Revenge" is his next move, and he’s clearly not backing away from anything.
Proceed - Bay Swag & ZEDDY WILL (Single)
Queens native and rising hip-hop star Bay Swag linked up with ZEDDY WILL to drop the official video for their club-ready banger, "Proceed." The track followed Bay’s Cafe Regal era and pops out as one of the first big collabs from his Swiggity era EP.
Control - Tank (Single)
Tank can do no wrong. Can you think of a bad Tank song? And if you claim you can, the vocals will humble you quickly. Control has him locked into that grown and sexy lane he owns so well.
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Relevant - Lil Uzi Vert (Single)
If you've been wanting some new Uzi, today is your lucky day! Add "Relevant" to your weekend rotation playlist and thank us later.
