Happy Friday, folks—and happy Valentine’s Day weekend. Whether you’re spending it with a partner, your friends, or keeping things low-key, there’s no shortage of fresh music to set the mood.
This week, Jill Scott, returns with To Whom This May Concern, her first album in a decade. The project finds the Grammy winner welcoming collaborators like Trombone Shorty, J.I.D., Ab-Soul and Tierra Whack into the fold. Elsewhere, Alex Isley offers a soft preview of what’s ahead with “Sweetest Lullabye,” while Victoria Monét steps into 2026 with “Let Me,” and Jamie Foxx makes his return to music with “Somebody. Today’s list also includes releases from Brent Faiyaz, Mary J. Blige, Larry June, and more.
From smooth R&B to slick rap releases and soulful slow burns, today’s list has something for every kind of listener. Press play and catch up on the best new music of the week.
Brent Faiyaz – ‘Icon’
Listen to Icon from Brent Faiyaz HERE.
Victoria Monét – “Let Me”
Hear Victoria Monét’s “Let Me,” HERE.
Jill Scott – ‘To Whom This May Concern’
Stream To Whom This May Concern from Jill Scott HERE.
Larry June x Curren$y (prod. by Alchemist) – “Everything Allocated”
Check out “Everything Allocated” by Larry June and Curren$y HERE.
Alex Isley – “Sweetest Lullabye”
Listen to “Sweetest Lullabye” HERE.
Jamie Foxx – “Somebody”
Check out “Somebody” from Jamie Foxx HERE.
Mary J. Blige – “More Than A Lover”
Stream “More Than A Lover” HERE.
Tiana Major 9 – ‘November Scorpio’
Hear Tiana Major 9’s November Scorpio HERE.
Tink ft. G Herbo – “Gang Shit”
Listen to “Gang Shit” HERE.
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