The temperatures are excessive and the times are lengthy – there’s nothing just like the summer time. And mid-June is delivering some scorching new music from all kinds of noteworthy artists.
Let’s get into it.
Anybody with a pulse and a love of hip-hop is eagerly anticipating the brand new Clipse album, so No Malice and Pusha T have graced us with their new Pharrell-produced single “So Be It.” Cardi B drops her first single of 2025 and he or she seems like a lady having fun with her divorce on “Outdoors.” In recognition of Juneteenth, Public Enemy brings the noise on a brand new observe tackling crooked politicians.
Keke Palmer delivers her new album, Simply Keke. New warmth from Memphis Bleek, and Bruno Mars will get to point out off his Portuguese. In the meantime, Offset groups with J.I.D for the kinetic “Our bodies”— which revisits one of many 2000s most beloved steel tunes and reimagines it for at present.
Every week, Okayplayer will ship a roundup of all the newest new warmth from a few of our favourite artists. Take a look at the newest choices beneath.
NEW SONGS
Anticipation for the brand new Clipse album is nearing fever pitch–and their newest single is barely priming the general public for Let God Kind Em Out. Travis Scott would be the solely particular person not ready with bated breath.
WALE – “WHERE TO START”
The veteran emcee outta D.C. is refocusing his objective by reaching again. The brand new single ought to undoubtedly construct anticipation for his upcoming album.
HALLE – “BRAVEFACE”
Co-written with RAYE, who additionally seems within the accompanying video, ‘Braveface’ is the singer-songwriter delivering a few of her most introspective and soul-baring lyrics. Over a mellow guitar, she opens about postpartum struggles.
PUBLIC ENEMY – “MARCH MADNESS”
P.E. drops this topical observe in honor of Juneteenth. The newest from Chuck, Flav and Co. is described as “a robust rebuke in opposition to crooked politicians and the continued disaster of gun violence.”
SMOKE DZA FEAT. WIZ KHALIFA AND PRIA – “CHAMPAGNE CAMPAIGN”
Everyone brings their A-game from this trifecta on this spectacular single that can make you desire a longform collab from the trio.
KELS – “GONE”
Her music covers a lot stylistic floor. The singer-songwriter drops her newest single—the right showcase of her ever-evolving artistry.
CENTRAL CEE FEAT. SEXYY RED – “GUILT TRIPPIN’”
The right yin/yang. A mellow rhythm leaves a lot area for vulnerability, and Sexyy Pink exhibits up with boundless power.
RAHEEM DEVAUGHN W/YAHZARAH AND THE CRANK CRUSADERS – “SUMMERTIME”
It’s solely proper that some courageous artist takes it upon themselves each summer time to lean into the season. Thanks, Raheem DeVaughn, for taking on that mantle with this ode to the hotter months.
CARDI B – “OUTSIDE”
Simply because the world was ready on her to drop a bonafide divorce anthem. The Bronx diva delivers the get together tune, which seems like a lady who’s glad to have a good time her liberation.
THE KID LAROI – “HOW DOES IT FEEL”
With an help from Thundercat himself, and following an look on ONEFOUR’s single, “Distant Strangers,” alongside Imogen Heap, the L.A. based mostly singer-songwriter drops infectious bop.
AMI TAF RA AND KAMASI WASHINGTON -”HOW I BECAME A MADMAN”
The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter groups up with Washington for her new single, her first for Brainfeeder.
JASON DERULO – “YOU DJ, I’LL DRIVE”
The chart-topping singer is again with a brand new observe that exhibits he’s nonetheless received a manner with a hook and might develop a groove higher than most.
OFFSET AND J.I.D – “BODIES”
Teaming up with fellow Atlanta product J.I.D, the newest from Offset is a reimagining of the traditional early 2000s nu steel hit from Drowning Pool – and it comes with a surreal but trendy new video from Mikey Uncommon.
TEDDY SWIMS – “ALL GAS NO BRAKES”
The Grammy nominee returns with multiplatinum Dallas native, BigXthaPlug. It’s the newest tease in anticipation of his forthcoming album.
LIL DOUBLE 0 AND LUCKI – “ACE V2”
The dynamic duo is linking up for a 3rd time for his or her new single, a tune that’s pure Memphis. And the pair’s chemistry stays off the charts.
JAYDON FEAT. ZEDDY – “BOUJEE BABY”
The rising R&B star drops a catchy summer time anthem that showcases his versatile vocals – as he croons to the item of his affection.
STYLISTIC MURDER FEAT. ODDISEE – “FEELINGS”
That is the form of inward-looking observe that ought to join with anybody. A moody, vibey take a look at how your emotions can form a lot, whereas additionally getting in your manner.
SHOKA SUNFLOWER – “TWO STEP”
A major evolution in his artistry. Produced, engineered, and organized by acclaimed producer Moo Latte, with appearances from G-Eazy, Technique Man, Jadakiss, Freddie Gibbs, and Cordae.
BRUNO MARS – “BONDE DO BRUNÃO”
The famous person will get to showcase how properly he’s discovered Portuguese throughout his visits to Brazil with the discharge of his new funk tune. The video options photographs recorded on the streets of Brazil throughout his tour.
CITY JAMES – “ALL THINGS”
Produced by Ru AREYOU, the brand new observe from James is a thumping ode to perseverance and remaining dope by all of it.
ERYKAH BADU W/ALCHEMIST – “NEXT TO YOU”
The pairing of Badu and Alchemist has had followers giddy because it was introduced in early 2025. This smoky, soulful head nodder reaches again to an Alchemist traditional–and doesn’t disappoint.
New ALBUMS
After dropping the Wizkid-assisted“Kai!,” Olamide delivers this 17-track set with appearances from Seyi Vibez, Younger Jonn, Asake, Dr. Dre, Muyeez.
YHUNG T.O., ‘Belief Points 2’
T.O. p on his most polished launch up to now. Development is clear, as T.O. expands his repertoire — each sonically and as an artist general.
FASHAWN AND MARC SPANO, ‘Capital’
This streamlined, cohesive set showcases Fashawn’s writing and heady themes of energy, legacy, and self-definition. Each observe examines capital — monetary, emotional, cultural — and the way it defines a lot of our lives.
KENNY MUNEY, ‘Kenjamin Franklin’ EP
The South Memphis rhymer drops his follow-up to final yr’s The Blue Seasons Tremendous Deluxe. A set of entice songs that showcase the Paper Route Empire rapper’s low-key versatility.
MEMPHIS BLEEK, ‘Apt. 3D’
The guess is doing his factor. The previous Roc-A-Fella rhymer and Brooklyn representer exhibits he’s by no means misplaced a step and he nonetheless has an underrated pen recreation.
ANKITH WOODS AND RJ LAMONT, ‘Ankith All the time Trippin’
The Michigan rap star groups with producer RJ Lamont for this set of Midwest swagger, full with the form of stream-of-consciousness lyricism Woods has develop into recognized for.
KEKE PALMER, ‘Simply Keke’
A superbly crafted album that showcases simply how gifted Ms. Palmer is as an artist. The multitalented entertainer simply one way or the other makes all of it look really easy.
DAVE EAST AND YOUNG CHRIS, ‘Superb Eating’ EP
Placing in work. After not too long ago ending his 24-city From The Dust Tour, the BK native hyperlinks with Younger Chris for his or her new collaborative venture.
DAZ DILLINGER, ‘Retaliation, Revenge and Get Again 2’
The West Coast godfather is returning with an achieved set of gangsta boogie anthems. G Funk is eternally.
LUKAH AND STATIK SELEKTAH, ‘A Misplaced Language Discovered’
Statik Selektah is without doubt one of the hardest-working males in music. And his sizzling streak continues with this new collab with Lukah.
BIZZLE, ‘No person’s Mascot’
Bizzle is reclaiming his profession—and his future. That is the artist’s Declaration of Independence — a venture devoted to his refusal to be anybody’s puppet.
TERRACE MARTIN AND KENYON DIXON, ‘Come As You Are’
Martin and Dixon are heart stage on this sturdy set. A collaborative album that sounds purposeful, with visitor appearances from Rapsody and Ogi.
KWN, ‘With All Due Respect’ EP
Her new nine-track EP feels each nostalgic and distinguishably present – with appearances from Kehlani and FLO alongside kwn’s signature soulful vocals, lyricism, and manufacturing.
CHE NOIR, ‘The Coloration Chocolate 2’
The Buffalo rapper/producer is again together with her newest. And it consists of options from Slum Village’s eLZhi, 7xvethegenius, Son Little, and Proof.
SAMARA CYN – ‘Backroads’ EP
With appearances from Smino and Sherwyn, and the manufacturing bonafides of D’Mile, Two Recent, and Malik Ninety 5, Cyn will get to shine on this topical EP.
