New Music Friday means a ton of new singles from the ever-expanding spectrum of 2024 hip-hop.
Pharrella AND Tyler, the Creator will lead the release schedule this week with a new song for the NERD founder's soundtrack album for his animated LEGO biopic, Piece by piece.
Lil Durka continues to build buzz around his new album Deep thoughts by changing the sound, while Ab-Soul returns with his trademark lyrical verbosity.
Texas also comes out in a big way Mexican OT's new single and Kiera examines life at the top on “Mad as F*ck”.
Griselda is well represented by Benny Butcher and Rome Streetz both go off the rails as the UK continues to follow the trend Skeptasz Wide Shoulders in his new song “Why Lie?”
The legendary Xzibit is also starting work on his first album in over ten years, which will be released on Conor McGregor's label.
Check out the full new tracklist below and check out this week's New Music Friday album showcase GloRillaz's eagerly anticipated debut album plus new projects from Fala rodowa, BigXThaPlug, DeJ Loaf and more.
Pharrell's feat. Tyler, The Creator – “Virginia Boy (Remix)”
Produced by: Pharrell
It coincided with the premiere of his LEGO movie Piece by piecePharrell has composed quite the soundtrack and recruited Tyler's frequent collaborator The Creator to create this unique single that delivers exactly what you'd expect from the dynamic duo.
Lil Durk's feat. Hunxho – “Late Check Out”
Produced by: Vory, Lily Kaplan and Yegr
Smurk showcases all his versatility with the release of his next album Deep thoughts. Plus an assist from WujekW “Late Checkout”, the rap star from Chicago flirts with R&B and plays with harmonies on a single that feels like a return to the past.
Ab-Soul – “Squeeze 1st 2”
Produced by: Crooklin
The elusive TDE rapper, who makes significantly less noise than some of his labelmates, returns with more jazzy rap (there's a very prominent horn sample there) and incredibly dense, stream-of-consciousness lyrics on his first single of 2024.
This Mexican OT feat. Maxo Kream and Lil Keke – “War Wounds”
Produced by: My bankroll is Ben10K
The XXL The freshman composed the Texas national anthem, which featured two of the state's biggest stars Maks Cream and Lil Keke for “War Wounds,” in which the trio takes turns rapping about the greatness of the Lone Star State.
Cordae – “Mad as hell”
Produced by: Darko, Elkan and Smoko Ono
“Mad as F*ck” showcases two sides of Cordae's personality as he raps about the material benefits of wealth and fame while lamenting the chaos of 21st century fandoms and the large bills that come with paying. His new album Crossroads falls on November 15.
Benny The Butcher and 38 Spesh – “High Stakes”
Produced by: ASETIC
The Butcher and 38 Spesh have always had incredible chemistry, and having worked together for over a decade, the two New Yorkers have never sounded fresher, stronger and more in-form on this album. Stabbed and shot 2 cutting.
Skepta and Flo Milli – “Why lie?”
Produced by: Skepta, Lex Luger & Co
EARTHGANG feat. T-Pain – “I Love You More”
Produced by: TrapMoneyBenny and SZ
Rome Streetz and Daringer feat. Westside Gunn – “Black Widow”
Produced by: Braver
Reason for the feat. Buddy & Cozz – “I Thought You Loved Me”
Produced by: Connect MP and Cleveland
Kid LAROI – “APEROL SPRITZ”
Produced by: Nico Baran and Devin Workman
Xzibit – “Play This at My Funeral”
Produced by: 21.
RJ Payne's feat. Method Man, Kuniva and Rockness Monsta – “The Unbearable”
Produced by: Credits unavailable
Brusier Wolf and Zack Fox – “Mountain Lion”
Produced by: CONNIE
Trigga500k feat. 42 Dugg – “The Last Ones Standing”
Produced by: OG Drum Major, Dreamlife and Memory
Flying Lotus – “Ingo Swann”
Produced by: Flying Lotus
Chris Crack – “Card Declined at Abortion Clinic”
Produced by: Shawn Azzarelli
Underachievers – “Haven't Got It”
Produced by: Issa Gold
