1. Skiifall ft. Jorja Smith – Her World
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Skiifall shares new single “Her World” that includes Jorja Smith, the ultimate preview of his upcoming Kenny Beats-produced EP Lovers Til I’m Gone that’s set for launch this Friday, January tenth. “Her World” additional illuminates the world that Skiifall and Kenny Beats have constructed throughout Lovers Til I’m Gone that they first showcased by means of 2024 singles “Issues” and “Thriller Man,” with the duet between Jorja and Skiifall harkening again to lovers rock classics.
At the side of the discharge of the only, Skiifall publicizes an unique t-shirt that he has created with famend Montreal-based model and design studio JJJJound. Emblazoned with the artist’s identify throughout the entrance and a nod to the paintings of Lovers Til I’m Gone (which was created by celebrated Montreal painter Dan Climan) throughout the again, the shirt will probably be obtainable Monday, January thirteenth on skiifall.com whereas provides final.
2. Tay2xs – Dangerous Breaks
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Tay2xs’ newest single, ‘Dangerous Breaks,’ marks a strong return because the artist takes listeners on a journey of self-discovery, therapeutic and resilience. On this monitor, Tay2xs opens up about overcoming previous trauma and persevering by means of life’s challenges, providing each vulnerability and power. The music attracts inspiration from his previous data like ‘Roxan’ and ‘Battle Scars’ that includes YG, reflecting his development as an artist. ‘Dangerous Breaks’ introduces a recent sound, mixing introspective lyrics with a large vocal vary, positioning Tay2xs together with his label and administration Inventive Soundz & Inventive Tradition. He’s trying to make a major influence in2025. With this single, Tay2xs not solely captivatees followers but in addition units the tone for a brand new chapter in his profession, opening doorways to additional business success and inventive evolution.
3. Journey Montana – Greatest One
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Rising R&B powerhouse Journey Montana unveils ‘Greatest One,’ the fascinating focus monitor from her upcoming debut album.
Fortunate Woman Syndrome (dropping January 31, 2025) is government produced by Grammy-winning producer DJ Camper. Because the youngest R&B signee on 10K Initiatives (dwelling to Ice Spice, Trippie Redd, and extra), Journey is shortly turning into one in every of R&B’s brightest rising stars.
“Greatest One” serves because the intro to her debut album, delivering a nostalgic, uptempo R&B vibe. Journey’s mellifluous voice captivates as she sings about being “the very best one”—an anthem of self-love and confidence. In her phrases: “Each every now and then, a major different may be at a crossroads between me and everybody else. On this music, I clarify why I’m the only option. Why are you not obsessed? If I had been you, I’d drop everybody else, as a result of I’m the very best one.” Like each monitor on the album, “Greatest One” displays Journey’s affirming self-awareness, celebrating love and abundance whereas claiming her price.
With Fortunate Woman Syndrome, Journey presents a soothing fusion of easy R&B grooves, introspection, and unshakable confidence. Every music tells a narrative of self-worth, love, and future, all delivered to life by means of Camper’s dreamy manufacturing, infectious melodies, and unapologetically trustworthy lyrics. Extra than simply an album, Fortunate Woman Syndrome is an anthem for getting into your energy, trusting divine timing, and embracing life’s blessings.
4. Cymande ft. Jazzie B – How We Roll
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At the moment, legendary British band Cymande launch their new single “How We Roll,” that includes British DJ and music producer Jazzie B (Soul II Soul) – hear right here. That is the third single from their extremely anticipated new album Renascence, set for launch January 31, 2025 through BMG. Pre-order HERE
“How We Roll” has all of the substances of what makes Cymande’s music so distinctive: an expansive, spacious groove-filled intro, impeccable bass traces, international rhythms that echo behind guitar trills and shimmering chimes. And that’s simply the lobby to the portal of “How We Roll,” a poignant message about points that have an effect on black individuals and taking management of 1’s personal future – all expressed over a constructing beat, tight horns, melodic solos and a real collective spirit. DJ/producer Jazzie B’s reflective rap weaves in naturally, highlighting the intergenerational legacy of Cymande.
Says authentic member and guitarist Patrick Patterson, “The concept of the rap originated with me. Ray [vocalist] labored so much with Jazzie B in Soul II Soul, so he received in contact with Jazzie and requested him if he’d like to think about collaborating. Pretty man. Massive fan of Cymande, and he’s additionally within the documentary. The monitor talks about us and our brethren, our individuals, our group…”
“…it talks about taking management of your individual future,” continues bassist Steve Scipio. “One of many traces on the music is ‘we management the web page’. A music paying homage to the outdated Cymande – a robust vocalisation of the problems that have an effect on black individuals. It’s my favorite bassline on the album.”
Cymande’s new album Renascence, set for launch January 31, 2025, is a real return to kind and jewel within the crown of their iconic discography. Renascence picks up the place their 1974 album Promised Heights left off – a non secular and sonic follow-up, bringing a recent fashionable edge to their iconic sound, which stays foundational to early hip-hop and funk scenes in america and UK. Renascence tells the story of a band that by no means absolutely received its due again within the day, however are again to take the crown by remaining true to themselves – politically conscious, and spiritually optimistic with infectious grooves.
Final month, Cymande was honored with the ‘Originator Award’ on the Artist & Supervisor Awards, which celebrates distinctive people who pioneer and forge new pathways within the music business. 2024 and 2025 proceed to mark a monumental 12 months for Cymande, with the sooner launch of their unimaginable documentary Getting It Again: The Story Of Cymande (directed by award profitable director Tim Mackenzie-Smith). The band additionally lately made their UK TV debut on Later… With Jools Holland, performing their new single “Chasing An Empty Dream” and their traditional music “Bra.” Compensate for BBC Two’s Later…With Jools Holland HERE.
Now, with the discharge of their anticipated new album Renascence, Cymande will even embark on a U.S. headline tour, hitting main markets like New York and Los Angeles in February 2025 – full dates and information beneath.
Renascence will probably be obtainable to stream, obtain, on CD and on black vinyl in any respect main retailers. A restricted version clear coral vinyl version will probably be made obtainable on the band’s official on-line retailer and at choose indie retail accounts.
5. Damian Lazarus – Magickal
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Digital music visionary Damian Lazarus has launched his fifth studio album, Magickal through Crosstown Rebels. In a transfer that defies business norms, the album lands as a shock drop—bypassing the development of staggered single releases and as an alternative providing the prolonged inventive expertise from day one.
“With Magickal, I wished to do issues otherwise. I’ve sought to bypass the present development of drawn-out single drops and fragmented album experiences. For me, that is about returning to the thought of an album as an entire, cohesive inventive assertion—a pinnacle second somewhat than an afterthought. After the discharge, we’ll discover the music additional with singles, remixes, and a world tour, the place I’m planning to current the album in some recent, modern methods. All to be revealed quickly.” – Damian Lazarus.
Coinciding with the album’s launch is Day Zero, Damian’s legendary annual competition that brings music, nature, and group collectively. Created to rejoice the top of the Mayan calendar in 2012, Day Zero has grow to be extra than simply an iconic occasion, and stands as a cultural pillar and benchmark for immersive experiences on the worldwide competition circuit. Set in opposition to a backdrop of breathtaking pure magnificence deep within the Mexican jungles of Tulum, Day Zero seamlessly blends music and cutting-edge manufacturing with deep respect for native tradition, heritage, and traditions. By integrating rituals and customs into its programming whereas adopting sustainable practices, Day Zero units a precedent for the way fashionable occasions can honour historical traditions in significant and up to date methods. A central piece of Damian’s expansive world, this ethos not solely evokes his artistic imaginative and prescient and course of but in addition types the muse for the immersive world of Magickal – mirroring the album’s themes of unity, transcendence, and the magical energy of connection, and offering the right launchpad for the LP.
Crafted throughout a transformative interval in Damian’s life, Magickal displays his newfound sobriety and developed outlook, channeling readability and emotional depth into each monitor. That includes a formidable lineup of collaborators, the album attracts on international influences whereas revisiting key moments from Damian’s intensive discography. Highlights embrace ‘Alive’, a mix of pop sensibilities and Damian’s signature sound that includes the Bloom Twins, and the flamenco-infused ‘La Hija De Juan Simón’ with Spanish duo Méstiza. Different standout tracks embrace the amapiano-inspired ‘Warrior Dance’ with Ghanaian artist Jojo Abot, ‘Falling Down’, a collaboration with TEED and A-Trak, alongside Mathew Jonson’s virtuoso contributions on ‘Are You Dreaming?’ and Zoe Kypri’s soulful vocals on ‘So Low’.
Themes of psychological elevation and sonic exploration run all through Magickal. Tracks like ‘Dawn Era’ that includes Fink evoke moments of collective awe and non secular upliftment, impressed by gatherings at dawn. Damian’s means to weave these emotional touchpoints with modern rhythms solidifies his status as a grasp of musical transcendence – with luminous lead single ‘Searchin’ alongside Jem Cooke, whose collaboration with Damian dates again to ‘Flourish’ in 2020, dropping alongside the album and accompanied by a remix from Rekids head honcho, Radio Slave.
Extra singles, together with the aforementioned ‘Alive’ and ‘Warrior Dance’, plus new edits and expansive remixes, will comply with the discharge, alongside a world tour that includes appearances at Coachella and extra. The Crosstown boss will even host a novel launch occasion at Nômade in Tulum (January 8), with a collection of performances from particular visitors and distinctive activations for these in attendance. With Magickal, Damian Lazarus reaffirms his standing as a trailblazer in digital music, providing a profound journey into sound, spirit, and connection.
Damian will deliver this sense of magic to his upcoming album tour, with famend magician DEKAY becoming a member of him at choose dates to carry out avenue magic and illusions for the group. Kicking off with Day Zero, the Magickal World Tour will contact 4 continents all through the primary half of 2025 with over 40 stops in Italy, Mexico, France, Spain, Indonesia, Turkey, Germany, Brazil, and extra. On the US entrance, Damian will headline iconic venues in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and El Paso, together with Damian’s performances at each weekends of Coachella. Different notable dates embrace competition appearances at Piknic Elektronik and UNUM Competition, in addition to the return of his Hï Ibiza residency.
Stream Magickal obtainable now on all platforms and expertise the album reside at Day Zero Tulum on January 11.
6. Bay Swag ft. 42 Dugg – Drank
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Bay Swag is bringing the warmth as soon as once more with the extremely anticipated launch of the official video for his hit single, “Drank,” that includes 42 Dugg. Following the music’s large buzz, the visible brings the monitor’s vibrant power to life.
Within the video, Bay Swag and 42 Dugg mild up the display screen with their simple chemistry, offering followers with an thrilling and carefree vibe that completely enhances the monitor’s power. From vibrant colours to infectious scenes, the visible elevates the music, providing a recent and thrilling perspective for each new and long-time followers.
Bay Swag’s distinctive mix of easy melodies and uncooked, unfiltered lyricism shines by means of not solely in his music however on this visible illustration of his ever-evolving sound and artistry.
7. Rae Khalil ft. Freddie Gibbs – Carpinteria
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Grammy Award-winning songwriter and R&B/hip-hop artist Rae Khalil unveils the cinematic music video for her swaggering single “CARPINTERIA” that includes Freddie Gibbs out now through Def Jam Recordings. The monitor notably stays a fan favourite from her acclaimed debut album, CRYBABY—out now. Watch the “CARPINTERIA” video HERE. Stream CRYBABY HERE. The visible channels seventies type, spirit, and soul with its throwback aesthetic, beautiful choreography, and scorching setting. Shot at Anderson .Paak’s personal jazz and supper membership Andy’s in West Hollywood, the digital camera strikes with Scorsese-ian fluidity because it tracks from the home band able to kill by the bar to Rae within the kitchen (mid-hookup). It captures Gibbs exterior in a traditional automotive with a slice of pizza in hand and his sights set on a wild night time. The motion culminates with a frenetic dance second soundtracked by the music’s horny and simmering ebb and movement. To not point out, Anderson .Paak and Duckwurth additionally make a cameo. CRYBABY has continued to transfix listeners since its arrival late final summer time. Amongst many highlights, “CARPINTERIA” has already reeled in 657K Spotify streams and counting. VIBE raved, “The beloved rising star is atmospheric in nature whereas nonetheless being relatable and introspective,” happening to guarantee, “There isn’t one boring second on the undertaking, and it’s a welcome hear for these simply discovering her artwork.” Billboard christened it “a luscious 13-track R&B fantasia that finds her shifting from low-key neo-soul to jaunty new jack swing,” including, “Rae Khalil is able to absolutely step into and personal her personal highlight with Crybaby.” Rae notably introduced CRYBABY to life alongside .Paak and longtime collaborator Jared Rubens. Along with that includes one in every of her hottest tracks, “Is It Value It,” the LP flaunts visitor spots from .Paak, Freddie Gibbs, Benny Sings, TianaMajor9, Kha|!|, and Zacari.
The Southern California born-and-raised artist has been on a speedy ascension since her notable look on Netflix’s Rhythm + Circulate in 2019. She adopted that up with 2020’s FORTHEWORLD LP. Then, Khalil obtained her first Grammy win for her songwriting and background vocal contributions to “Lockdown” by Anderson .Paak. The music received Greatest Melodic Rap Efficiency on the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2021.
As she continues to stage up with every launch, Khalil refuses to be boxed in and doesn’t shrink back from pushing the boundaries of recent age R&B.
Prepare for an entire lot extra to come back from Rae Khalil in 2025!
8. Eddie Kaine & Rim – Welcome To Stuyville
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Eddie Kaine and Rim are two emcees from the Bedstuy and Brownsville sections of Brooklyn. They’re each solo artists with intensive catalogs within the underground circuit, however after they document collectively as a duo, they kind Stuyville (a mash-up of the boroughs they symbolize).
Eddie & Rim are additionally members of a Hip Hop collective entitled, The Walkers, which consists of Rome Streetz, Ty Farris, Bub Rock, Spoda, and extra. With a dominating stage presence collectively and stellar work ethic to match, Eddie Kaine & Rim have now launched their new collaborative undertaking Welcome To Stuyville, which is now obtainable in any respect DSP’s. In addition they launched a brand new visible for “By no means Cease” that includes Che Noir which could be considered beneath.
Welcome to Stuyville consists of 11 tracks, all produced by Griselda’s personal Camoflauge Monk and .38 Spesh of Belief Music Group with options from Benny the Butcher, Kurupt, Hus Kingpin, Che Noir and Fred the Godson (RIP).
Welcome To Stuyville is now obtainable, and in addition obtainable in all bodily codecs through www.1332RECORDS.com.
9. EST Gee, Veeze & Rylo Rodriguez – My Love
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Louisville native EST Gee kicks off the brand new 12 months with new single – “My Love” that includes Veeze and Rylo Rodriguez (Stream document HERE,) through CMG / Interscope Data.
As “My Love” kicks off with a looped soul vocal, EST Gee instantly transports listeners into his world: “Choosing up my son from kindergarten with my pistol nonetheless / He know to buckle up, maintain his ft in entrance whereas I watch the mirror.” His movement stays impeccable as he unfurls the narrative — a mixture of private historical past, native landmarks, and knowledge. All through the monitor Rylo and Veeze choose up the themes, including their trials and triumphs.
EST Gee continues to awe followers and critics alike by authentically, unflinchingly documenting day-to-day life in his hometown with a rumbling, deadpan type that pairs completely with varied strains of trap-infused Southern rap. He closed out 2024 with the painfully actual “RIP Lu Mike,” devoted to a pal, collaborator, and signee to his Younger Shiners label who tragically died final 12 months. That emotional tribute adopted two November singles: “Go,” a driving however grim broadcast from Louisville’s underbelly, and “The Streets,” which conversely performs as a glitzy, upbeat celebration of survivorship.
All of this follows a busy 2023 by which EST Gee not solely launched two charting mixtapes — the gritty, pain-powered MAD and his stylistically various victory lap EL TORO 2 — but in addition featured closely on CMG’s door-kicking Gangsta Artwork 2 compilation alongside labelmates/collaborators like Moneybagg Yo, 42 Dugg, GloRilla, and Mozzy, plus legendary Collective Music Group (CMG) label boss Yo Gotti himself.
Initially growing his distinctive imaginative and prescient throughout a number of self-released mixtapes, EST Gee broke out with 2021’s Greater Than Life or Demise tape, which hit No. 7 on the Billboard 200, grabbed No. 1 on Apple Music’s All-Style chart, and lifted his profession to the subsequent stage. That 12 months, he additionally collaborated with Lil Child, Younger Thug, Lil Durk, and plenty of others; obtained cosigns from the likes of Jay-Z and Drake; performed Jimmy Kimmel Dwell! with Louisville’s personal Jack Harlow; and garnered reward from Complicated (20 Greatest Rappers in Their 20s), The New York Instances, who put Greater on their year-end greatest albums listing, and Rolling Stone, the place EST Gee topped the Breakthrough 25 chart.
In 2022, EST Gee joined Yo Gotti’s CMG and launched his debut studio album, I By no means Felt Nun, a set of tense avenue raps with occasional dips into melody supplied by celebrity visitors together with Future and Harlow. The set reached No. 8 on the Billboard 200 and was his third full-length to hit the High 10 — together with his and 42 Dugg’s beloved 2022 joint mixtape, Final Ones Left. Earlier than the 12 months was out, he’d make his nationally televised debut performing on the BET Hip-Hop Awards alongside Jeezy, plus return to the Billboard Sizzling 100 with fiery verses on Future’s “CHICKENS” and Lil Child’s “Again and Forth.” All instructed, EST Gee has cemented himself as not solely one of the crucial thrilling rising stars within the recreation, but in addition your favourite rapper’s favourite rapper.
10. Mac Miller – 5 Greenback Pony Rides
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Forward of the discharge of Balloonerism subsequent Friday, January seventeenth, the Mac Miller Property shares new music “5 Greenback Pony Rides.” The music offers a glimpse of the fan-favorite album that has circulated on-line unofficially for years previous to it being launched in its entirety – and formally – for the primary time ever subsequent week. Born in the identical artistic interval by which Mac was engaged on Watching Films with the Sound Off, Delusional Thomas, Faces and extra, Balloonerism represents the artistic ambition that he had agnostic of musical style that grew to become more and more evident over the course of his profession.
Earlier this week, the Property shared the album’s monitor itemizing, which options appearances from SZA together with Delusional Thomas, an alter ego of Mac’s. Balloonerism will arrive alongside a Samuel Mason-directed movie, the trailer for which debuted at Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in November and could be watched right here.
The album will probably be obtainable digitally in addition to in a wide range of bodily codecs together with CD, cassette and vinyl, all of which are actually obtainable for pre-order. The vinyl will probably be obtainable as a two-LP launch throughout two unique variants solely obtainable by means of balloonerism.com – a one-time, restricted version deluxe urgent that incorporates a rainbow foil-wrapped slipcase with white splatter cloud vinyl and a 32-page shade booklet that includes pictures and lyrics in addition to a restricted one-time urgent that options clear vinyl.
11. E-Los & Elhae – Scarlett’s Poetry
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As he places the ending touches on his forthcoming EP Casanova, Boston‘s personal E-Los enlists fellow Hip-Hop/R&B vocalist Elhae for “Scarlett’s Poetry.” The Imregii-produced collaboration, which follows beforehand launched singles “Unloyal” and “Looking out,” provides listeners the very best of each genres whereas providing a nostalgic nod. [Image Source: Medium Creative Agency]
“Scarlett’s Poetry is about me proudly owning my errors; going through how I allow us to down. Not pleased with it, but it surely’s my reality. Nonetheless holdin’ onto hope, however I received’t ask her to attend. It’s not honest I gotta repair myself first, pursue this profession, and face my demons. I wish to consider we coulda made it at a distinct time or circumstances, however no excuses; simply me tryna be higher—for me, for her, for us. It’s a like prayer wrapped in ache and hope. If you happen to’ve ever needed to combat your self or for somebody you’re keen on, you’ll really feel this one,” says the Massachusetts musician in a press assertion relating to the track.
The previous basketball participant turned recording artist closed out 2024 by internet hosting an intimate homecoming present at Rockwell Theatre along with delivering some noteworthy freestyles on COMPLEX taste-making discovery platform On The Radar and Shade 45‘s “The Punchline Academy.”
12. DeeBaby – Half A Ticket
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13. Farruko – Desconec_Zion
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Multi-platinum, multi-talented celebrity Farruko has a love for reggae music that stretches again to his childhood and has influenced his music because the begin of his profession. “DESCONEC_ZION,” a spotlight from his epic album CVRBON VRMOR, is Farruko’s newest reggae anthem, incorporating not solely the Jamaican style’s signature backbeat however its craving spirituality. Launched right now, the video for “DESCONEC_ZION” echoes the music’s themes of disconnecting with the troubles of the fabric world in favor of a better energy, as a camo-clad Farru observes a mom seek for her daughter within the thick jungle. The video is the most recent high-quality clip from CVRBON VRMOR, following the retrospective “TIEMPOS BUENOS,” launched over the vacations.
Launched in October, the 26-track CVRBON VRMOR is the end result of a strong saga that marks a milestone in his inventive and non secular journey. CVRBON VRMOR arrives at an important second for Farruko, solidifying his new inventive course, specializing in reflection, religion, and optimistic messages. This album represents a musical achievement and a testomony to private and non secular transformation. In two months because the album’s launch, the hit single “CABLES CRUZADOS” has reached #5 on the Billboard Latin Pop Airplay chart and #45 on the Billboard Latin Airplay chart. CVRBON VRMOR has already racked up over 178.5 million streams on Spotify, 50 million streams on Apple Music, and 11.1 million views on YouTube. Farruko’s success on this newest undertaking is a testomony to his means to stay genuine and create music from the guts that continues to resonate with thousands and thousands throughout the globe.
14. Chaliese ft. Saneit – Fairly Be Alone
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15. The Heatmakerz – The Anti-Social Experiment
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The iconic manufacturing duo, The Heatmakerz, has determined to launch an instrumental album today, January tenth, The Anti-Social Experiment, to share the traditional New York sound with the world, launched by FATBEATS.
The album is stuffed with classic high-pitched soul samples curated by JNS, which made The Heatmakerz manufacturing distinct from different New York Metropolis producers prior to now. On December sixth, the “Nonetheless Prepared” instrumental was launched, and several other rappers, akin to Crank Lucas and Connor Evans, made viral movies.
This album options a wide range of manufacturing selections, from the low-pitched soul vocals in “Million Miles,” or the angelic vocals over the “Paradise” instrumental that’s reflective of the Wu-Tang “Time Is Cash” instrumental, or to the emphatic opening monitor, “The place’s The Luv?,” stuffed with snares and horns.
The Heatmakerz are broadly identified for producing The Diplomats’ smash singles, “Dipset Anthem” and “I’m Prepared.” Outdoors of The Diplomats, their different manufacturing credit embrace many legends akin to Rick Ross, Ghostface Killah, Ludacris, Wayne, Jeezy, and extra. Folks can stream the album and even order The Anti-Social Experiment on vinyl as of right now.
The Heatmakerz could be discovered on Instagram @officialheatmakerz
16. Jordan Adetunji ft. kwn – Too Many Ladies
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2025 GRAMMY nominee Jordan Adetunji ushers in a dynamic new period together with his mixtape A Jaguar’s Dream – out January 24 through 300 Leisure / Warner UK. To rejoice the announcement, the multifaceted artist shares new monitor “Too Many Ladies” that includes East London artist kwn. Produced by Take A Daytrip, 18YOMAN, and Villabeatz, “Too Many Ladies” is the provocative prelude to A Jaguar’s Dream and its immersive soundscape.
Fusing sonic components of Hip-Hop, R&B, Different, Afrobeats and Hyperpop, A Jaguar’s Dream is a euphoric capsule of songs exploring the extreme sensations of affection, lust, and heartbreak. Produced and written by Adetunji, the 10-track assortment was created in collaboration with hitmakers Take A Daytrip, Chase & Standing, Danja, 18YOMAN, Danny Casio, Villabeatz, J Rick and extra. The result’s a fearless and susceptible effort from a generational voice able to disrupt the established order.
Talking on the mixtape Jordan shares, “A Jaguar to me, is somebody who strikes by means of areas and conquers each area it enters. That is how I really feel with my sound consistently evolving and conquering each area I enter into. A Jaguar’s Dream is an entry into my love life and my world of ideas by means of sound and emotion. An actual manifestation of my goals I want to make actuality.”
Belfast UK breakout Jordan Adetunji is on the cusp of a monumental 12 months. His international smash “KEHLANI” that includes 5x nominated songstress Kehlani scored a nod for Greatest Melodic Rap Efficiency on the upcoming 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards. The hit single soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Rhythmic Airplay Chart along with cracking the High 24 of the Billboard Sizzling 100 and High 10 of TikTok’s “Songs of the Summer time.” The monitor has reeled in over 400 million international streams and 40 million YouTube views on the music video. The remix visible peaked at No. 2 on YouTube Trending with over 44 million views and counting. Rolling Stone, Stereogum and Billboard lauded the music on their “Better of 2024” year-end lists whereas Barack Obama hand picked it for his annual Favourite Music of the 12 months playlist.
Final Fall, Jordan graced levels worldwide together with his first headlining US present in New York Metropolis and as a particular visitor on Kehlani’s Crash World Tour. He then joined forces with multiplatinum megastar Lil Child for his single “Choices” which garnered over 4 million streams. The melodic monitor was featured closely in Jordan’s Soundcloud ‘Ascending’ marketing campaign. In December, VEVO chosen Jordan for his or her coveted “DSCVR Artists to Watch” 2025 class. Jordan will make his debut US competition efficiency at Rolling Loud California on March 15 at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, CA.
17. Sports activities Crew – Bang Bang Bang
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At the moment, Mercury Prize-nominated British band Sports activities Crew launched new single, “Bang Bang Bang,” a blazing rock monitor with western impressed touches. The one which that they had already deliberate to launch, shares their reflections on the gun tradition of America.
Its launch feels predestined given the band had been concerned in a stunning incident in late 2024 after they had been robbed at gunpoint within the Bay Space exterior a Vallejo Starbucks. As reported by LA Instances, Billboard, VICE, Stereogum, and CBS Information when somebody alerted them that their tour van was being ransacked and robbed, the band tried to intervene however had been met with a gun being brandished and took cowl. Undeterred, they continued the tour and obtained a whole lot of presents of help alongside curiosity from proper wing media.
On the music, which Sports activities Crew had already deliberate to launch first in 2025 earlier than the incident occurred, said and their ideas following the incident, “We toured America so much once we had been engaged on the third album, and you’ll see the AR-15 brand used on espresso baggage, hats, t shirts, bumper stickers,” guitarist and lyricist Rob Knaggs explains. “You’d cease for petrol, and alongside the snacks and neon drinks there’d be racks with vacationer souvenirs; a Mickey Mouse hat, pet rocks, some postcard of a neighborhood landmark, then an AR-15 thermos cup. That’s the place the seed of the lyrics got here from. Seeing that silhouette used prefer it’s simply some other American icon. Then throughout the time we spent in America I used to be fleshing the lyrics out. There was a narrative I noticed about NRA robocalls after the Newtown capturing, and it’s horrific. The fast PR harm management machine that clicks into motion.”
He added, “I feel what was most stunning was how resigned to it individuals appeared. You’re queuing for espresso. And then you definately’re attempting to barter any individual waving a pistol round. The employees come and lock the doorways, let you know to step away from the home windows. You’re interested by barricading your self in the bathroom and so they’re nonetheless doing the squirty cream on the drinks.”
The monitor will function on their upcoming studio album, Boys These Days, out Might 23 on Vibrant Antenna Data / Distiller Data. Alex Rice, Oli Dewdney, Al Greenwood, Rob Knaggs, Ben Mack, and Henry Younger, recorded Boys These Days with producer Matias Tellez (Woman In Pink, CMAT, Gracie Abrams) in his Bergen Norwegian studio. They spent an intensive interval engaged on the album. The band thrived with a daytime recording schedule and outside subzero climbing exhibitions which almost resulted in catastrophe.
Forthcoming document Boys These Days is a witty and insightful examination of contemporary life, exploring the dissonance of our social media feeds that unleash an countless cycle upon us of porn, tragedy, battle, violence, intercourse, cash, inspirational quotes, no narrative. No unifying delusion. Simply “the churn” as Sports activities Crew time period it.
The album additionally marks a serious sonic shift for the famend British guitar band, amalgamating raucous indie rock, cool Britannia period Brit pop, with disparate inspiration from the shiny 80s studio pop of Roxy Music, Elvis Costello, Prefab Sprout, the band share their means to mix seemingly contradictory imagery and musical components to create distinctive worlds that insightfully refracted our instances.
By spending an intensive period of time working in an remoted studio, Sports activities Crew examined out numerous concepts together with sci-fi-tinged tracks, Metropolis Pop experiments and even a divisive electro-clash course that didn’t make the minimize. What prevailed was a singular sound that includes dissonant studio results, extravagant horn use, anchored by a brilliant core of pop hooks and sing-along choruses that may propel Sports activities Crew to even larger heights.
Sports activities Crew have already landed Mercury Prize nominations and prime 3 albums. Their modern and provocative indie rock landed them essential acclaim; in the meantime, they shortly constructed a status by means of viral moments like warring with The 1975 and cultivating an lively WhatsApp fan group–which grew into a large reside following and a predominantly younger fanbase. However like all nice bands, they didn’t relaxation on their laurels and sought sonic exploration exterior of their consolation zones.
Sports activities Crew has at all times been quintessentially British. A high quality People have finally embraced as a result of band’s deft means to satirically poke enjoyable at their boring, suburban English childhoods with common attraction. By their try to make sense of our instances, Sports activities Crew have made an album destined to forge a permanent reference to a wider pool of listeners.
Nonetheless full of hyper-specific references, some very British (have you ever heard the theme tune to Coronation Road?), or addressing their disdain for the British older generations’ reflections of contemporary youth with measured admiration for synthetic certainty of their views. The band’s purview additionally now presents commentary on disparate reminiscences and moments within the international consciousness, and plenty of particular to America. What’s extra American than Invoice Clinton sax and intercourse expertise, explored on opening single “I’m In Love (Subaru),” receiving praises from Stereogum, FLOOD, Brooklyn Vegan, Underneath The Radar, and Rolling Stone UK. Elsewhere their lyrics replicate on all the things from the Beckham dynasty, and extra summary ideas about cultural conflict, the need for household, the questioning of affection, Kerouac-esque loners.
By permitting themselves to put in writing about what they noticed daily, Sports activities Crew ended up with a gaggle of tracks that supply us poignant reflections on the each day mayhem round them. While one way or the other holding onto the wistful teenage reminiscence of what grownup life actually needs to be like.
On Boys These Days, Sports activities Crew very similar to their Brit pop forebears have reframed our fashionable period while sounding harmful and glamorous. Making them one of the crucial considerate bands in music right now and a critical drive to be reckoned with on the worldwide stage.
18. Joel Timmons – The Swimming Track
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For the most recent single from Joel Timmons’ anticipated solo debut, Psychedelic Surf Nation, the long-time sideman and band member took his personal album’s title to coronary heart with a sun-soaked cowl of Loudon Wainwright III’s “The Swimming Track.” With the assistance of Psychedelic Surf Nation producer Maya de Vitry, Timmons selected to document “The Swimming Track” for the album, and its reverb-drenched electrical guitars pushed the tune into an entire totally different style from 1973’s clawhammer banjo-driven authentic. “I dig the tone of my 1968 Ovation Thunderhead guitar pumping by means of a Mesa Boogie amp,” laughs Timmons.
Since 2017, when Timmons was fortunate sufficient to see Wainwright carry out “The Swimming Track” reside on the Rocky Mountain People Competition, the music left an unforgettable impression. Wainwright’s easy, observational verses translate fantastically to Timmons’ supply and the general vibe of Psychedelic Surf Nation. Joined by de Vitry and Shelby Means on background vocals, Timmons and his relentless rhythm part hit verse after verse with out letting up, highlighting the in-betweens with spooky pedal metal and single-note tremolo guitar traces; all of which really feel rightly applicable for the coastal Carolina native and his Psychedelic Surf Nation sound.
Followers can try MAGNET Journal’s premiere of “The Swimming Track” video right here and stream or buy the music at this hyperlink. Try Timmons’ previously-released singles, “Guitars, Weapons, and Pickup Vans,” “Turbo,” and “The Bullfighter” that includes Shovels & Rope’s Cary Ann Hearst, at their respective hyperlinks, and pre-order or pre-save Psychedelic Surf Nation forward of its February seventh launch proper right here. Maintain an eye fixed out for extra new music, tour dates, and extra at joeltimmons.com.
19. Mikey Polo & Johan Lenox – My Coronary heart+++
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It seems like Mikey Polo is making a robust comeback together with his new single, “My Coronary heart,” produced by TFive and that includes Johan Lenox. Johan’s soulful hook, “She received my coronary heart,” appears to mix seamlessly with MikeyPolo’s type, providing a recent and emotional vibe to captivate listeners. Johan’s spectacular resume—having labored with artists like Kanye West, Travis Scott, and Selena Gomez—provides much more weight to this collaboration.
Mikey Polo’s upcoming album, Artwork of Battle, set for launch in January, guarantees to deliver extra of his signature power and artistry. With this single as a preview, followers have so much to stay up for.
20. 1nonly – Straight 2 It
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Kicking off 2025 with a bang, rising Las Vegas rapper-producer 1nonly serves up a menacingly magnetic new single and music video entitled “STRAIGHT 2 IT.” Hear HERE and watch HERE through Warner Data.
Ominous strings set the tone for the music, giving it the heft and weight of an old-school Hitchcockian rating. Choosing up the tempo, the primary loop stalks a head-nodding beat laced with heavy bass. Throughout the soundscape, 1nonly’s gritty supply stays bruisingly daring.
The accompanying animated video continues what has grow to be a practice of arresting visuals. Within the clip, a cigarette-smoking rat drives down a darkish freeway. Alongside the best way, he picks up a hitchhiking masked slasher and a zombie. As to be anticipated, every kind of insanity ensues from this level ahead.
“STRAIGHT 2 IT” lands within the wake of “VICODIN,” which adopted the boundary-pushing tracks “WHAT YOU WANT” and “Falling.” It was preceded by the moody quantity “Scars,” in addition to “POPTHATRUNK” that includes Freddie Dredd, and “GHOSTKILLA” that includes Jasiah. These songs adopted on the heels of the Homesick EP’s launch late final 12 months, which included the singles “Mine” and “Step Again!” alongside New Zealand rapper-producer SXMPRA in addition to “Depart,” a swaggering monitor that makes use of each a strong hip-hop bass with frenetic digital beats.
Sidestepping conference in favor of dynamic, genre-defying music has at all times set 1nonly other than the pack. Now, 1nonly is getting “STRAIGHT 2 IT” and asserting himself as a confirmed disruptor.
21. Diamond D ft. Nems, Saigon, Prayah & Tons – T.S.N.Y.
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Grammy-winning Hip-Hop legend Diamond D launched The Diam Piece album in 2014, adopted by the undertaking’s sequel, The Diam Piece 2, in 2019. At the moment (1/10/2025), the Diggin’ In The Crates Crew co-founding member shared DUO, the second of three components to The Diam Piece 3, which serves as the ultimate installment in Diamond D’s manufacturing compilation collection. The follow-up to final 12 months’s INITIUM (launched 8/16/2024), DUO options legendary Hip-Hop visitors akin to Sadat X, Child Capri, Woman Luck, B-Actual, Camp Lo, and extra. The official music video for the album’s second monitor “T.S.N.Y.” (The Sound Of New York)– which faucets Gorilla Nems, Saigon, Prayah, and Tons –debuted on YouTube this afternoon. Diamond D says of the music, which stands out as one in every of his favorites from the album, that the objective “was to deliver 4 dope NYC emcees collectively and make a sizzling, dirty New York joint.” He notes that “Nems, Saigon, Tons and Prayah all symbolize totally different components of town.” The video was shot by Joe Cherry in midtown, the guts of Manhattan.
“With current album releases from Frequent, LL Cool J, Rapsody, Roc Marciano and Ghostface Killah, we all know boom-bap Hip-Hop is alive and effectively. Im simply including on so whenever you sit with the brand new album and also you’re into lyricism over exhausting tracks, then you’ll undoubtedly get into it. As with the earlier two within the collection, making the LP was a enjoyable expertise matching up artists you usually wouldn’t hear collectively on a joint” – Diamond D on DUO
The Diam Piece 3: DUO arrives on all main digital streaming platforms through Dymond Mine Data/EMPIRE.
The Diam Piece 3: DUO could be bought on vinyl through Fatbeats right here.
DUO will quickly be adopted by Tria to finish The Diam Piece 3 compilation.
22. Teddy Swims ft. Givēon – Are You Even Actual
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Grammy-nominated breakout celebrity Teddy Swims has teamed up with acclaimed Grammy-nominated R&B artist GIVĒON for a brand new single, “Are You Even Actual,” out now through Warner Data. Hear HERE and watch the video HERE. The monitor provides one other style of Swims’ extremely anticipated new album I’ve Tried All the things However Remedy (Half 2), arriving January 24. Pre-order/pre-save HERE. Along with GIVĒON, the album options collaborations with Muni Lengthy, Coco Jones and GloRilla. It follows the huge success of Half 1, which included his international multi-platinum hits “Lose Management” and “The Door.” In regards to the making of “Are You Even Actual,” each artists share: “I’m in love with an ideal lady and I’m so fortunate that generally it feels too good to be true!” says Swims. “I’m so grateful to have my expensive pal GIVĒON on ‘Are You Even Actual’ with me! He’s a as soon as in a era expertise, I’m attempting to get this man to do an entire document with me!” “This music got here collectively in such a pure manner and it reveals,” GIVĒON explains. “The music, the lyrics, Teddy, and myself. It’s one which makes you replay it time and again. Excited to lastly share it with the world.” This monitor arrives on the heels of Swims’ current collaborations “Georgia Methods” with Quavo and Luke Bryan and “Somethin’ Bout A Lady” with Thomas Rhett. It additionally follows the primary style followers obtained of I’ve Tried All the things However Remedy (Half 2) — “Dangerous Goals,” the lead single from Half 2, which is at the moment climbing the charts after debuting on the Billboard Sizzling 100. 2024 was a document 12 months for Swims, who celebrated the success of his multi-platinum chart-conquering hits “Lose Management” and “The Door” from his debut album, I’ve Tried All the things However Remedy (Half 1). Swims’ breakout single “Lose Management” catapulted his success to new heights, claiming the #1 spot on the Billboard Sizzling 100 chart and turning into the second-longest operating Sizzling 100 High 10 music of all time. The monitor has amassed over 3 billion international streams, reached #1 on 5 radio codecs (High 40, Sizzling AC, AC, R&B, and Rhythm), and was inducted into Spotify’s “Billions Membership.” The success earned him a 2025 Grammy Award nomination for Greatest New Artist, in addition to a efficiency on the 2024 MTV VMAs, the place he obtained three nominations, and the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, the place he obtained eight nominations and received two awards: High Sizzling 100 Track and High Radio Track of 2024. His influence has soared throughout the globe—in 2024 we noticed him carry out on the MTV EMAs and NRJ Awards, in addition to the Los40 Awards, the place he took dwelling two trophies: Greatest Worldwide Artist and Greatest Worldwide Album of the 12 months. Placing in actual work for years, a quiet, but regular grind introduced Swims to the forefront of common tradition as a tried-and-true star with out comparability. Teddy began to achieve notoriety after posting covers on-line in 2019 — akin to Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You” and Shania Twain’s “You’re Nonetheless The One” — gaining a whole lot of thousands and thousands of views, resulting in his signing to Warner Data in 2020. He tirelessly honed his voice and songwriting throughout EPs akin to Unlearning [2021], Powerful Love [2022], and Sleep Is Exhausting [2022]. He showcased his sky-high vary by collaborating with artists akin to Thomas Rhett, Maren Morris, Meghan Trainor, X Ambassadors, ILLENIUM, Tiësto, Armin Van Buuren, and b. He made a press release with I’ve Tried All the things However Remedy (Half 1) in 2023, and wrapped up a prolific run by releasing a Dwell Model of the album alongside his band Freak Freely on the prime of 2024. Swims reveals no indicators of slowing down as he jumpstarts a record-breaking 2025, with the discharge of I’ve Tried All the things However Remedy (Half 2) and his largest international headline tour up to now—together with performances at Lollapalooza in Chile, Argentina and Brazil—on the horizon. Click on HERE for tickets and extra data.
23. New Translations – Coldest Century
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At the moment, buzzing Nashville different band New Translations (f/ok/a Jive Speak) share an icy and infectious new single entitled “Coldest Century” through Battle Buddha/Warner Data – hear HERE and watch HERE. At the moment’s launch paves the best way for the group’s anticipated forthcoming full-length debut album, Trip, out on February 14. Pre-order/Pre-save HERE. The band is about to carry out Trip at The Blue Room in Nashville, TN on February 22, and have additionally introduced a run of dates with Arts Fishing Membership — see the total itinerary beneath and click on HERE for tickets.
On the monitor, a thick bassline snakes by means of a head-nodding beat accented by unfastened riffing. The verses transfix with elusive lyrics as guitar chases full-bodied baritone melodies. The vocals alternate between howling falsetto and laidback introspection as a nostalgic chant booms, “Simply interested by you and me.”
The one lands within the wake of newest monitor “Put up Dangle,” which continues to select up traction on DSPs. The monitor arrived on the heels of “Voided Velvet” with Michigander, along with earlier singles “Trip,” “Sally,” and “Rat Folks.” This summer time, the band hit the stage at Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN following a cross-country tour. WNSM Radio states, “I feel they may be addictive. I’m able to drop all the things – and you need to too -… If this can be a cult, signal me up.”
24. Warren Zeiders – Can A Coronary heart Take
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At the moment, Nation’s new, breakout star Warren Zeiders publicizes his new album Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal, coming March 14 through Warner Data. The 2-part, 20-track album is an introspection of heartbreak, private development and emotional therapeutic by means of Zeiders’ signature gritty vocals and storytelling that strikes like a musical gut-punch. Produced by Ross Copperman (Outdated Dominion Tyler Hubbard), Mike Elizondo (U2, Ed Sheeran) and Zeiders, the album incorporates a assortment of tracks co-penned by Zeiders and standout writers together with Connor Mcdonough (Benson Boone, Joji), Ali Tamposi (Elton John, Dua Lipa), Mark Holmon (Morgan Wallen, Bailey Zimmerman), Feli Ferraro (Jelly Roll, BTS) and instrumentalists Craig Younger (HARDY, Put up Malone), Aaron Sterling (Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift) and extra.
The album’s newest preview, “Can A Coronary heart Take” is an bothered, musical post-mortem of the guts. Written by Randy Montana (Riley Inexperienced, Luke Combs) Copperman, Ryan Beaver (Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton) and Zeiders, the monitor explores the boundaries of loss, with a single repeating notion – How a lot ache can a coronary heart take? – echoing alongside guitar-backed vocals.
All through the artistic course of, Zeiders – a college-athlete-turned hitmaker – took an intimate, therapeutic method to songwriting, reflecting on his private relationships and skyrocket success. The brand new album encompasses the psychological rollercoaster he skilled throughout his quickly altering life and profession – providing a cathartic exploration of affection, loss and gratitude. From summer time tune “Relapse” and anger-driven anthems like “Dangerous” and “Take It To the Grave,” to the introspective moments in “You For A Motive,” “Can A Coronary heart Take” and “Withdrawal,” each monitor pulses with fleeting emotions of affection. Elsewhere on the album, tracks like “Crying Whiskey” and “Lies” counteract the hard-strung vulnerability, whereas pensive tracks like “All the things Comes To Go Away” personifies the album’s crux of affection and loss.
After a breakthrough 12 months fueled by the success of his first No. 1 single “Fairly Little Poison” and a win for CMT’s Breakthrough Male Video of the 12 months, Zeiders returns together with his highly-anticipated sophomore album. Within the Fall, Zeiders launched a 10-track undertaking Relapse, which was hailed by Billboard as a “heart-shattering arc” (Billboard) and launched followers to rock-tinged anthems just like the Folks’s Selection-nominated monitor “Betrayal” and title monitor “Relapse.” Zeiders capped his whirlwind 12 months as one in every of nation’s most enjoyable new voices with 35+ dates performing as direct-support on Jelly Roll’s The Superbly Damaged Tour and incomes him seven coveted spots on Billboard’s 2024 year-end charts.
Subsequent month, Zeiders will carry out on the 2025 New Faces of Nation Music showcase throughout the Nation Radio Seminar in Nashville, becoming a member of fellow rising stars Drew Baldridge, Ashley Cooke, Dasha and Zach High. And, in March, he’ll headline the Houston Livestock and Rodeo.
Later this month, Zeiders will head out on his first-ever European tour. In March, he’ll headline Houston Rodeo, earlier than kicking off his 2025 “Relapse Tour,” which can hit 23 dates throughout main markets, together with Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte and extra. See the whole listing of tour dates beneath, and for extra data, go to warrenzeiders.com.
