New Music Friday: Busta Rhymes, Mac Miller and Craig David Drop New Tunes
Mac Miller, Busta Rhymes and ROZET are just three must-hear artists in this week’s New Music Friday round-up. To the delight of Miller fans, the late rapper’s estate has unveiled his second posthumous album, “Balloonerism,” full of pre-recorded cuts straight from the 2010s. Busta Rhymes unleashes his inner beast on EP “Dragon Season... The Awakening.” Dallas rhymer Montana 700 bosses up on his latest single, “Brinks Truck.”
Get familiar with new music from the artists above, along with releases from Craig David, Bobby Earth, Isaiah Stone, and more.
Mac Miller - “Balloonerism”
The estate of late rapper-producer Mac Miller has released his second posthumous album, “Balloonerism.” The follow-up to Miller’s 2020 posthumous album, “Circles,” the 14-track album features a rare SZA collaboration titled “DJ's Chord Organ.”
Busta Rhymes - “Dragon Season... The Awakening”
Legendary emcee Busta Rhymes gets better with age on new EP, “Dragon Season.” The album comes nearly two years after Busta’s “Blockbusta” LP, and the New York native sounds more lively than ever.
Craig David - "SOS"
Legendary British soul crooner Craig David teases the romantic flavor of his upcoming Commitment tour in the UK and opens up on his new single, "SOS."
Bobby Earth - “Evolution Stoned”
Houston-raised, L.A.-based R&B singer and producer takes the “evolution stones” of “Pokémon” and turns them into his own world of personal growth on his new EP “Evolution Stoned.”
ROZET - “Shadow Wurk”
Miami-born, LA-based artist ROZET turns out the ballroom on their new single, “Shadow Wurk.” Over flashy synths and an equally bold vocal performance, the track marks ROZET’s fourth from their upcoming EP “Head.”
Cartel Bo feat. That Mexican OT - “Tha Kitchen”
Cartel Bo and That Mexican OT cooks up a feature representing the best of their Houston, Texas roots. On “Tha Kitchen,” OT delivers a fiery verse, while Cartel sets the tone with humor and big energy.
Isaiah Stone - “Get Down”
Following his 2024 debut single “No One Cares” comes Isaiah Stone’s latest funk-soul effort “Get Down.” The track melds both high grooves and rock inspiration, sure to make listeners want to hit the dancefloor.
Montana 700 - “Brinks Truck”
Montana 700 rides high in his “Brinks Truck,” the Dallas rapper’s first single of the year. He puts fans on game with verses dedicated to financial prosperity, proving that anyone can get to the bag if they’re dedicated enough.
21 Lil Harold feat. Rob49 - “Word on the Street”
21 Lil Harold and Rob49 hit the block on their menacing collaboration “Word on the Street.” Exhibiting their southern flashiness, Lil Harold and Rob49 put on for their respective origins of Atlanta and New Orleans