{"id":1973839,"date":"2025-08-22T05:35:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T05:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1973839"},"modified":"2025-08-22T05:35:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T05:35:16","slug":"new-music-jon-batiste-mariah-the-scientist-doja-cat-and-more-essence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/new-music-jon-batiste-mariah-the-scientist-doja-cat-and-more-essence\/","title":{"rendered":"New Music: Jon Batiste, Mariah The Scientist, Doja Cat, And More – Essence"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Happy Friday, folks. The weekend is here again, and with it comes a new wave of music to soundtrack your days and nights. From long-awaited albums to unexpected collaborations, this week\u2019s releases span genres and moods, offering something for every listener.<\/p>\n

Jon Batiste<\/a> headlines the drop with Big Money<\/em>, a project written and recorded in just two weeks that captures his raw creative spark. Mariah the Scientist returns with Hearts Sold Separately<\/em>, while Doja Cat teases her next era with \u201cJealous Type.\u201d Offset delivers his solo effort KIARI<\/em>, packed with heavy-hitting features, and Earl Sweatshirt keeps fans guessing with Live Laugh Love<\/em>. Today\u2019s list also includes music from Joey Bada$$<\/a>,\u00a0 Kalan.FrFr and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Mariah the Scientist is building off the success of \u201cBurning Blue\u201d with the new project <\/span>Hearts Sold Separately<\/span><\/i>, out today via Epic Records. Stream the record <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Doja Cat returns with the release of \u201cJealous Type,\u201d the first single from her upcoming fifth studio album, <\/span>Vie<\/span><\/i>. Hear the new song <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Today, the Atlanta rapper Offset is back with a brand new solo album titled KIARI. The 18-track album features <\/span>YoungBoy Never Broke Again,<\/span> Gunna<\/span>, <\/span>YFN Lucci,<\/span> Ty Dolla $ign<\/span>, <\/span>John Legend <\/span>and<\/span> Key Glock<\/span>. Listen to it <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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The talented lyricist Earl Sweatshirt dropped the 11-track album, <\/span>Live Laugh Love<\/span><\/i>. Check it out <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Today, Kalan.FrFr reveals his new album <\/span>California Player<\/span><\/i>. The 15-track LP is now available to stream on all digital platforms via First Class Lifestyle Ent and Roc Nation Distribution. Listen to it<\/span> HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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The multitalented Jon Batiste <\/span>release<\/span> ninth studio album, <\/span>Big Money<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>out August 22 via Verve\/Interscope. Written and recorded in just two weeks, the album captures the raw immediacy of creative expression. Check it out <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Today, Brazilian superstar Ludmilla and R&B powerhouse Victoria Mon\u00e9t unveil their highly anticipated collaborative single, \u201cCAM GIRL.\u201d Stream the record <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Coop and Flo Milli bring their energy together on the new track \u201cPerfect Person.\u201d Hear the song <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Houston rap legend Bun B is back with a new single \u201cI Can\u2019t Lie\u201d ft. Scotty ATL and Houston it-girl Monaleo from his upcoming album <\/span>Way Mo Trill<\/span><\/i>. Check it out <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Texas rapper BigXthaPlug bridges Hip-Hop, soul, and country music with his new album I Hope You\u2019re Happy. Stream the project <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Joey Bada$$ is back with his new single \u201cDARK AURA,\u201d produced by Chuck Strangers. Listen to the track <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Today, artist, author, actor and activist <\/span>Lecrae drops<\/span> his tenth studio album, <\/span>Reconstruction<\/span><\/i> via Reach Records. Check it out <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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