It’s Labor Day Weekend, and meaning people are taking journeys and enjoyable as they formally say goodbye to summer season 2025 and prep for the autumn. However in fact, there’s nonetheless dope music dropping heading into the vacation — so we’ve acquired your soundtrack coated.
This week, Joey Badass will get Lonely On the High, and Westside Gunn drops Heels Have Eyes 2. However they’re far from the one big-time drops hitting this week.
NBA Youngboy joins forces with Put up Malone for the brand new DJ Khaled observe “Brother,” Huge Ghost and the God MC Rakim drop their joint venture The Re-Up; and Ella Mai and her frequent collaborator Mustard drop her new single, “Inform Her.”
Every week, Okayplayer will ship a roundup of all the most recent new warmth from a few of our favourite artists. Take a look at the most recent choices in our playlist under.
NEW SONGS
DJ SNAKE & DON TOLIVER – “SOMETHING WRONG”
DJ KHALED W/NBA YOUNGBOY & POST MALONE – “BROTHER”
Khaled is teasing main collaborations on his subsequent blockbuster. This leads the primary wave of singles—an anthem that blends avenue edginess with an infectious groove and radio-friendly hookiness.
ELLA MAI & MUSTARD – “TELL HER”
The London-born star revealed the brand new single on social media, teasing followers along with her first new music since 2024. The tune continues her profitable partnership with Mustard, and follows her single “Little Issues.”
THE KID LAROI – “SHE DON’T NEED TO KNOW”
An extended-shelved banger from Laroi that was initially revealed through a screenshot of him listening to the observe alongside a quote from this tune. Unconfirmed however this may very well be a lead observe from his upcoming album WATCH THIS!—anticipated to drop in October.
NINO PAID, LAZER DIM 700 & IAM – “RICH IN ROME”
A loopy workforce up that comes contemporary off the 2025 XXL Freshman Class listing earlier this yr, ian, Nino Paid, and LAZER DIM 700 be part of forces for this epic, new collab.
FRIDAYY- “BELOW ZERO”
The Philly-based rapper/singer delivers his newest single, a slice of subtle city songcraft. The observe oozes a easy R&B vibe that feels throwback however sounds undeniably up to date.
DJ KHALED W/VYBZ KARTEL, BUJU BANTON, MAVADO, RORYSTONELOVE & KAYLAN ARNOLD – “YOU REMIND ME”
Khaled pulls collectively dancehall royalty for this observe—a lil one thing for the women. Co-Produced with StreetRunner, Dson Beats, Tarik Azzouz, and Habib—it’s the proper farewell to summer season vibes, and will get everyone dancing.
ZADA – “LEAVE THE SHOW”
A standout observe that serves because the follow-up to current singles “Entry Denied” and “Breath Away.” The Alt R&B singer/songwriter from Ethiopia drops this heater—co-written with and produced by longtime collaborators Chin Injeti and Brian West.
KEITHIAN – “WALK WITH ME”
A forceful but susceptible mix of R&B, pop, jazz, soul, and hip-hop — described as “a name for honesty and readability — not simply in love, however in all relationships.” It’s first of three singles forward of his debut album due in October.
RAQ BABY FEAT. FATTMACK – “SWITCH CROWD”
The excitement is constructing. Teaming up with Alabama’s personal FattMack, Raq is formally rolling out his new album, The venture, I By no means Gave AF shall be out in September.
CIZA FEAT. TEMS AND OMAH LAY – “ISAKA II (6AM)
The brand new model of the worldwide sensation’s breakout single, now reimagined and that includes two-time Grammy Award-winner Tems, together with breakout Afrobeats star Omah Lay.
PEEZY AND ICEWEAR VEZZO – “SO GHETTO”
An unfiltered homage to their upbringing and unvarnished Eastside life-style,celebrating each the wrestle and the pleasure that comes with staying true to their roots.
FLIPPA T FEAT. 2 CHAINZ – “AFFIRMATIONS (REMIX)”
Two generations of Georgia’s personal homegrown expertise join when Flippa pairs up with none aside from 2 Chainz. This killer remix to her motivational anthem turns the chest-thumping up a notch.
NEW ALBUMS
JOEY BADASS, ‘LONELY AT THE TOP’
The lead singles gave a sign that he’s creatively targeted. Following what was a reasonably sturdy prolonged rollout over the course of the yr, and regardless of quite a few delays, the Brooklyn product drops his newest.
KEY GLOCK, ‘GLOCKAVELI: ALL EYEZ ON KEY’
An expanded version of Could’s Glockaveli album, which was his main label debut. And followers can even prepare abroad—as he’s indicated that he’s going out on a European tour earlier than the tip of the yr.
WESTSIDE GUNN, ‘HEELS HAVE EYES 2’
August 28 is Westside Gunn Day in his hometown of Buffalo, so it’s applicable that he drops this sequel to his shock EP Heels Have Eyes. Now he follows that venture with a full album that he solely introduced a couple of days earlier than.
RAKIM & BIG GHOST Ltd., ‘G.O.D.’S NETWORK: THE RE-UP’
After dropping the only “Not To Be Outlined” this summer season with Detroit-based rhymer Lazarus, the God MC and Ghost have launched the complete venture. Ahead-pushing increase bap.
D SMOKE, “WAKE UP SUPA”
The Inglewood native and 3x-GRAMMY-nominee drops his third studio album; an introspective venture that floats between dreamscapes and actuality. It by no means sounds aimless, addressing themes of awakening and self consciousness.
DESTIN CONRAD, ‘WHIMSY’
It’s an impressed assortment, immaculately produced, from one in all up to date jazz’s finest. The brand new album from the alt-jazz star options collaborations with luminaries corresponding to Terrace Martin, Keyon Harrold, and Vanisha Gould.
MOJO MORGAN, ʻJAMAICA LOVE’ EP
The Grammy profitable artist and founding member of Morgan Heritage drops an prolonged participant drenched in reggae and dancehall but additionally knowledgeable by hip-hop, nation, Americana, and people sounds.
BLOOD ORANGE, ‘ESSEX HONEY’
The fifth studio album from the English singer-songwriter is stuffed with melancholic magnificence; examinations of grief, loss and longing that’s altogether unhappy, cathartic and undeniably affirming.
DANNI BAYLOR, ‘THINGS ABOUT THE WORLD THAT BURDEN ME’
A deeply private and universally relatable examination of how digital obsessions typically disrupt actual human connection. Nevertheless it’s a way more playful, life-affirming album than you’d suppose – regardless of the cultural commentary.
KIRBY, ‘MISS BLACK AMERICA’
She’s a staggering expertise. The songstress out of Mississippi delivers an formidable idea album that touches Blackness, the South and America by tapping into the very soul of African American musical heritage.
SPINALL, ‘ÈKÓ GROOVE’
One other electrical constellation for the dancefloor and past.
CHE NOIR & THE OTHER GUYS, ‘NO VALIDATION’
The witty lyricism of Che feels proper at residence in opposition to the sonic backdrop from The Different Guys. To not point out the highest notch, impressed visitor listing — which incorporates the likes of Skyzoo, Ransom, Smoke DZA, Jae Skeese, Von Pea, Jack Davey, and 38 Spesh.
