New Music Friday: New Music Friday: Jilly from Philly Returns After 10+ Years, Victoria Monèt Releases 'Let Me', and Sexyy Red Drops a New Banger
This week’s New Music Friday is an entire mood. Jill Scott gives the world another album after a ten-year hiatus, reminding us how badly the world has been craving some tender love and care. Victoria is finally done teasing her new single, and Sexyy Red linked up with Key Glock for a new joint that’s guaranteed to have everybody dancing. Grab your snacks, your headphones, and enjoy the vibes.
Buddah Bless The Streets - Buddah Bless (Album)
"Buddah Bless The Streets" is Buddah’s long-awaited debut album, putting his church-rooted, trunk-rattling sound fully on display after years of shaping the direction of modern hip-hop. The project brings in a premium lineup including 2 Chainz, Lil Yachty, Big Sean, NY trio 41, Trinidad James, Smokepurpp, and more.
To Whom This May Concern - Jill Scott (Album)
Jilly from Philly has nothing short of an iconic rollout for "To Whom It May Concern," and it's finally time to experience some good old soul music.
Icon - Brent Faiyaz (Album)
After several push-backs and no-shows, Brent is finally breaking his silence with his highly anticipated album, "Icon." Y'all called for the king of toxic, and he has arrived.
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Hang Wit A Bad B*tch - Sexyy Red & Key Glock (Single)
Sexyy Red is coming for necks in 2026. Over the weekend, the St. Louis rapper linked up with Memphis’ Key Glock for her latest banger, “Hang Wit A Bad B*tch.” The two trade bars as Glock raps about a ride-or-die partner with a “Glock in her purse” who can still “do your taxes,” while Sexyy Red makes it clear she’s the woman every boss in the neighborhood dreams about.
Sweetest Lullabye - Alex Isley (Single)
Alongside announcing her new album, Alex dropped “Sweetest Lullabye,” the project’s first single that sets the tone for what’s ahead. Her voice flows over the beat with that signature control and intimacy, pulling you into the story while letting you feel every moment.
Mind Right - BunnaB (Single)
BunnaB is back outside with her new track “Mind Right” and a colorful video, diving back into the flow she perfected in 2025. The single follows a huge year for her, headlining The Ice Cream Girl Roadtrip Homecoming Edition. Is an album coming next?
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By My Side - Murda Beatz, Cash Cobain & Loe Shimmy (Single)
For the past decade, Murda has quietly been the producer everybody calls when they want a real hit, with his fingerprints on records like Travis Scott’s 4x Platinum “Butterfly Effect,” Drake’s “Nice For What,” and Migos’ “Motorsport.” Lately, he’s been in his collab era. Now, with Cash Cobain and XXL Freshman Loe Shimmy in the mix, he’s once again reminding folks that his range is crazy and his ear doesn’t miss.
Friends Again - Baby Rose & Leon Thomas (Single)
Baby Rose is back, and this time just feels different. Fresh off her first Grammy win, she links up with fellow Grammy winner Leon Thomas for “Friends Again,” her first release in two years and the start of a new chapter. The record brings their voices and songwriting together in a way that just makes sense, letting each of them do what they do best, with a visual that ties it all together.
Let Me - Victoria Monèt (Single)
On this day a week ago, Victoria broke the internet when she dropped snippets of this song. At last, the wait is finally over, and you can get into the full song and vibe out to every melody and every moment she’s been teasing, and trust, it was worth the hype.
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Slut Me Out 4 - NLE Choppa (Single)
It looks like NLE Choppa has reverted from peace back to violence, and he's keeping every series of singles he had going. You might have judged him for his SMO moment, but it worked.