\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div><\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 2025 UMG Recordings, Inc.; \u00a9 2025 Mass Appeal under exclusive license from Ghostface Killah; \u00a9 2025 BigXthaPlug under exclusive license to UnitedMasters LLC \n\tToday is Friday, which means there are a ton of new releases to look forward to from some of your favorite Hip-Hop artists. To help you unwind and enjoy the weekend, check out VIBE\u2019s picks of songs and albums you should hear and add to your soundtrack of weekend festivities.<\/p>\n \n\tIf there were any questions about Offset<\/a>\u2019s ability to put together a strong, full-length solo album,\u00a0KIARI\u00a0<\/em>puts them all to rest. In the past, his offerings have been bloated and a bit directionless, but this in-depth personal look at his life post-divorce has yielded some of his best solo music in his career.<\/p>\n \n\tThere is turnup galore, but it is records like \u201cPrada Myself\u201d with Teezo Touchdown, \u201cEnemies,\u201d and \u201cMove On\u201d that shine the brightest. He catered to the women with \u201cLove You Down\u201d and \u201cAll Of My Hoes,\u201d and paid homage to Takeoff on \u201cNever Let Go\u201d powered by a soulful John Legend hook. <\/p>\n \n\tIt is every side of the Atlanta rapper that fans grew to love over the last decade, and a sign that he is as fortified as ever by himself. \u2013\u00a0Armon Sadler<\/em><\/p>\n \n\tAs part of Mass Appeal\u2019s Legend Has It<\/em> campaign, Supreme Clientele 2<\/em> arrives with heavy expectations\u2014and while it doesn\u2019t eclipse the original, it stands tall as one of the week\u2019s strongest releases. <\/p>\n \n\tGhostface crafts a worthy follow-up soaked in classic Shaolin grit and vivid storytelling. With appearances from Nas, Raekwon, Method Man, and production from Sean C & LV, 4th Disciple, and more, tracks like \u201cSample 420,\u201d \u201cCurtis May,\u201d \u201cLove Me,\u201d and \u201cThe Trial\u201d prove GFK hasn\u2019t lost his touch. <\/p>\n \n\tThis isn\u2019t nostalgia\u2014it\u2019s a reminder of why his name still rings bells. \u2013 Preezy Brown<\/em><\/p>\n \n\tBigXthaPlug<\/a> levels up with I Hope You\u2019re Happy<\/em>, an 11-track genre-blending statement that bridges gritty Southern rap with country soul in a way that feels bold, fresh, and entirely his own.<\/p>\n \n\tFeaturing standout collaborations with Darius Rucker on the heartfelt title track, Jelly Roll on the raucous \u201cBox Me Up,\u201d and Luke Combs on the introspective \u201cPray Hard,\u201d the album effortlessly shifts between raw emotion and swagger. <\/p>\n \n\tIt\u2019s a testament to BigX\u2019s versatility and vision, and a successful crossover moment that\u2019s sure to intrigue longtime fans and new listeners alike. \u2013 PB<\/em><\/p>\n \n\tDoja Cat<\/a> keeps the momentum sky-high with \u201cJealous Type,\u201d a slick, moody single produced by Jack Antonoff and Y2K that effortlessly blends her signature bite with pop polish. <\/p>\n \n\tFirst teased in her Marc Jacobs Summer \u201925 campaign, the track doubles as a stylish preview of Vie<\/em>, her upcoming fifth studio album dropping September 26th. <\/p>\n \n\tWith a glossy LA-set video directed by Boni Mata and her massive Ma Vie World Tour<\/em> on the horizon, \u201cJealous Type\u201d only amplifies the anticipation\u2014Doja\u2019s next era is shaping up to be her boldest yet. \u2013 PB<\/em><\/p>\n \n[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lv1MwS56aCo?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281]\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n \n\tLupe Fiasco<\/a> refuses to let the heat die down with Samurai DX<\/em>, a sharp, five-track refresh of his stellar 2024 album Samurai<\/em>. <\/p>\n \n\tBreathing new life into highlights like \u201cSamurai,\u201d \u201cPalaces,\u201d and \u201cBigfoot\u201d with remixes\u2014and adding fresh sparks with \u201cHigh Note\u201d featuring Luv Moore and a Troy Tyler-assisted \u201cBigfoot\u201d\u2014the Chicago wordsmith proves his pen remains as precise as ever. <\/p>\n \n\tWith Side B offering instrumentals on vinyl, Samurai DX<\/em> isn\u2019t just a companion piece\u2014it\u2019s a reimagined victory lap that fans of lyricism and innovation will devour. \u2013 PB<\/em><\/p>\n \n\tFlo Milli<\/a> excels at energetic trap bops and slow sensual ballads, but \u201cPerfect Person\u201d featuring Coop<\/a> displays her continual evolution as an artist.<\/p>\n \n\tThis one is for the booty shakers, though there are slower dance breaks that lean more toward pop or alternative music. All of these elements come together for an anthem reflecting on the difficulties in love. No, we aren\u2019t perfect, but we can be worth it. <\/p>\n \n\tThey get their flexes off too, reveling in the fact men can\u2019t leave them alone. It\u2019s good to hear more from Flo, and hopefully an LP is on the way over the next year. \u2013\u00a0AS<\/em><\/p>\n \n\tJoey Bada$$<\/a> \u201cDark Aura\u201d perfectly encapsulates the year that he has had, though it contrasts the bright star he has become. <\/p>\n \n\tThis record is just shy of three minutes, yet loaded with lush, polished production and animated bars. He has truly been rapping like the rent is due and he needs to win a talent show to get the money. <\/p>\n \n\tOf course, he is a veteran and been doing this for a while, but something about 2025 feels like he is on his best run ever. That\u2019s the beauty of rap; the people who commit to the craft and have something to work toward get better. \u2013\u00a0AS<\/em><\/p>\n \n[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=52ToK1R1kzI?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281]\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n \n\tWho could have predicted they would hear French Montana<\/a> and Cash Cobain<\/a> on a flip of Pete Rock and CL Smooth\u2019s \u201cT.R.O.Y.\u201d?<\/p>\n \n\t Expect the unexpected with these two, and \u201cPack U Up\u201d is the quintessential energy needed as the \u201csummer\u201d winds down. Their chemistry is seamless, and this intergenerational linkup blends two artists who crafted sounds catered to women. <\/p>\n \n\tHip-Hop lately is trying to revert to having fun and activating the ladies, and it is much needed. \u201cPack U Up\u201d has the bounce, bop, lines, and perfect artists to do so. It is a loaded release weekend, but this track is a standout. \u2013\u00a0AS<\/em><\/p>\n \n[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2xt5HnAB9Y8?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281]\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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