New Music Friday: Jessie Reyez, Reyna Tropical & Xiuhtezcatl, Olivia Rodrigo, Rosalia

It’s Friday, which means we have our weekly roundup of the hottest new releases. From A-list names, rising stars, and songs that won’t leave your head, get your playlist ready, and let’s rock out. 

Jessie Reyez – N.Y.F.F.

Jessie Reyez continues to ride the wave of her perfect album PAID IN MEMORIES  with “N.Y.F.F.” As always, the lyrics go straight to the truth, calling out a lying ex with zero filter. It’s raw, sharp, and blends singing with that gritty rap delivery she does best. The track feels personal in a way that’s almost too real and comes with a gorgeous music video where she looks like a goddess. It follows her surprise $TILL PAID EP. 

Reyna Tropical · Xiuhtezcatl – CAMINO

Reyna Tropical & Xiuhtezcatl come together for “Camino,” which blends cumbia with Indigenous and African roots, centering community, diaspora, and connection in a moment that calls for it. “While cumbia is so quintessential to Mexican culture, we wanted to center the part of our culture which is often forgotten and erased: the Indigenous and African innovation that makes cumbia what it is,” Fabi aka Reyna Tropical explains. “During a culmination of global loss, confusion, fear, unknown, violence, and genocide, when urgency and overwhelm consume us, I can’t imagine a better moment to release ‘Camino’—a song that keeps us focused on our collective path through baile, comunidad y confianza,” Fabi shares. “When Reyna and I started making this song many years ago, we knew it would be special,” Xiuhtezcatl adds. “There are few artists who truly treat their music as medicine in the way Reyna Tropical does… It ties us to musical ancestries that are cradled in resistance, celebration, and resilience.”

Kane Rodriguez, T3R Elemento – Mi Deber 

Mexican-American rising star Kane Rodriguez links with T3R Elemento on “Mi Deber,” a no-nonsense corridó about loyalty, discipline, and staying true to your path. It’s his third single ahead of his upcoming album, and you can feel the momentum building with each drop. Driven by sharp guitars and lyricism, the track leans into real-life responsibility and ambition with his perfectly raspy voice shining through. Kane’s been taking this energy on the road across the U.S., with Mexico City up next. 

Olivia Rodrigo – drop dead 

Olivia Rodrigo releases what could be her best song yet, “drop dead,” the first lead single of her upcoming album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. With all the elements of a perfect pop song, it comes with a music video filmed in 9 hours at the Palace of Versailles in France. “When I wrote the song, I immediately was like, ‘Oh, it’d be so cool if you could film in Versailles,’ because the song to me just feels like running. Like, whenever I listen to this song, it just feels like running through a garden. And I was like that’d be perfect to do it at Versailles,” she told  Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1’s New Music Daily. With over 3M views on YouTube in 13 hours, it’s clear this song is a hit and could be the start of her lover girl era. 

ROSALÍA – Focu ‘Ranni 

Spanish singer ROSALÍA continues her new era of music with a deluxe version of her 2025 album LUX. There are four new tracks, including “Focu ‘Ranni,” which has incredible ear-catching instrumentals and powerful opera vocals. The stunning arrangement is a genre-blending experience, with orchestral pop and a surprising electronic twist. 

JHAY P – La Que Me Amó

 JHAY P taps into pure regret on “La Que Me Amó,” reflecting on losing the one person who truly loved him. It’s vulnerable and unfiltered, leaning into that “too late to fix it” energy. He moves between past and present, replaying his own mistakes in real time. The video mirrors that internal spiral, making it hit even harder.

Young Miko – BIAF

Following her surprise performance for YSL in Inido, Young Miko is in full control on “BIAF

Brray – Querida Muerte

Brray hits reset on “Querida Muerte,” stepping into a darker, more disciplined era. The track feels like a goodbye to his old self and a rebirth into something sharper and more intentional. He leans back into trap and rap, but with a more cinematic edge. From cutting his dreads to channeling that Mamba Mentality, he’s fully committing to the shift.

Demi Lovato – Low Rise Jeans

Demi Lovato is back in her pop bag with “Low Rise Jeans,” a flirty, late-night track that leans into the confident energy she’s been owning this era. It’s the first taste of It’s Not That Deep (Unless You Want It To Be), the deluxe version of her critically acclaimed album, which marked a high point in her career. Fans already got a preview on tour, where the song helped set the tone for her return to arenas. 

Gera MX – Punto Débil

Gera MX gets introspective on “Punto Débil,” opening up about the experiences that shaped him. He drops the facade and leans into honesty, making it one of his most personal tracks yet. The rollout with “Makia” and “X Amores Ya No Muero” is starting to connect into a bigger story. The visual, directed by Eduardo Méndez, brings that emotion to life.