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As we get closer to the holiday season and the end of the year, it\u2019s tempting to switch to autopilot and start phoning it in. But look at what kind of music we have coming as we get close to the end of 2025: great music is being delivered. No phoning it in over here.<\/p>\n
This week, two of the most anticipated releases of the year come courtesy of Summer Walker<\/a> (Finally Over It<\/span>) and Wale<\/a> (Everything Is A Lot<\/span>). And, of course, Boldy James<\/a> teams up with Nicholas Craven yet again \u2014 this time for their fourth collab album.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ice Spice<\/a> gives a shoutout to a \u201cBig Guy\u201d from SpongeBob SquarePants, while Valerie June<\/a> taps into the richness of Muddy Waters with an inspired cover.<\/p>\n Fans of acclaimed singer-songwriter Van Hunt<\/a> can rejoice over his latest music with Soulive, and FKA twigs<\/a> delivers the ethereal and emotional Eusexua Afterglow<\/span>. And we get some new music from Mario<\/a>. And if you need your brash hip-hop fix, you\u2019ve also got new projects from Tee Grizzley<\/a> and OMB Peezy<\/a>.<\/p>\n Each week, Okayplayer<\/span> will deliver a roundup of all the latest new heat from some of our favorite artists. Check out the latest offerings in our playlist below:\u00a0<\/p>\n ICE SPICE – \u201cBIG GUY\u201d<\/p>\n The Bronx bombshell returns with a new single, written and recorded for the upcoming animated sequel The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants<\/span>. In case you missed it, she also dropped off a brand new video. The movie is due in theaters on Dec. 19.<\/p>\n YNG MARTYR – \u201cMILKSHAKES\u201d<\/p>\n Reimagining a 2000s classic. Martyr melds his authentic, unfiltered flow with the raunchy, playful energy of the original, transforming it into a gritty, high-octane trap record with those distinct drums and his signature edge.<\/p>\n WALLIE THE SENSEI FEAT. RODDY RICCH \u2013 “BEAM”<\/p>\n He\u2019s been a staple in the West Coast scene, but he’s having a huge breakthrough year. Now he\u2019s teaming up with Roddy Ricch as he continues to tease his upcoming album,\u00a0Mad Dogg<\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>\n MASEGO – \u201cI WIN\u201d<\/p>\n The latest in a string of strong singles (released within weeks of each other, no less), this track is a dedication to the lightness of love. A gorgeous melody driven by the gentle strumming of guitar, it\u2019s a beautiful record.\u00a0<\/p>\n RANSOM & CONDUCTOR WILLIAMS – \u201cBOMAYE\u201d<\/p>\n With the release of his collaborative album, The Reinvention<\/span> with DJ Premier, Ransom remains on a roll. His hot streak continues and he\u2019s on a creative tear this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n 1SKI OG – \u201cHAVE YOU EVER\u201d<\/p>\n The Jamaican dancehall artist continues his run with a smooth and melodic record featuring producer and artist Sortie. It carries a sultry rhythm, natural groove, and the blend of trap, melody, and Caribbean bounce that marks his sound.\u00a0<\/p>\n MS BANKS – \u201c4C\u201d<\/p>\n She brought her A game. Yes, it\u2019s about hair, but it\u2019s about so much more than hair. The British emcee unleashes a passion that would make Lady Of Rage proud.\u00a0<\/p>\n TINIE TEMPAH W\/ALEX MILLS – \u201cENERGY\u201d<\/p>\n With an assist from Mills, the British rapper drops his latest. They play off of each other well as the track proves Tempah still knows his way around a hit record.\u00a0<\/p>\n VAN HUNT – \u201cFLOWERS AT YOUR FEET\u201d<\/p>\n Since his early ’00s debut, he\u2019s been visionary. The beloved singer-songwriter has long been one of the more talented artists in his lane, but his art has matured just as many artists become staid and comfortable.\u00a0<\/p>\n LELO – \u201cXP\u201d<\/p>\n He still has his own lane in music and as a person. Bringing his A game on his latest single. The Detroit pioneer is building off the “New Detroit” sound he helped establish on his debut album.<\/p>\n GLOSS UP & DUBBA-AA – \u201cGLOSSY\u201d<\/p>\n The Memphis bombshell talks her sh*t and backs it up. Produced by Grammy-winner Dubba-AA, the track flips Kelis\u2019 classic hit \u201cBossy\u201d into some 2025 baddie energy.\u00a0<\/p>\n WILL A FOOL & BABY KIA – \u201cPURGE\u201d<\/p>\n The new face of \u201ccrashout music\u201d lets it all flow on this new single. \u201cPURGE.\u201d With his gritty voice, the rising Atlanta star purges his dark thoughts on the hard-hitting, ominous track.\u00a0<\/p>\n VALERIE JUNE – \u201cROLLIN\u2019 AND TUMBLIN\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n She\u2019s built her career on an undeniable gift for Americana and roots music\u2014and the acclaimed singer-songwriter tackles a Muddy Waters classic and modern blues standard.\u00a0<\/p>\n GENA – \u201cCIRCLESZ\u201d<\/p>\n LA-based R&B experimentalist Liv.e and renowned drummer Karriem Riggins have joined forces as GENA. After coming together to perform at a few shows earlier this year under the GENA moniker, they’re now releasing their debut single as a duo.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n WALE – \u2018EVERYTHING IS A LOT\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\n The D.C. rhymer has said that this album would feel like a reset, and it definitely sounds like he\u2019s inspired. He\u2019s also gone back to the approach that he began with, and the result is his most focused set in years.\u00a0<\/p>\n BOLDY JAMES & NICHOLAS CRAVEN – \u2018CRIMINALLY ATTACHED\u2019<\/p>\n The pair\u2019s fourth album together continues their storied, critically-acclaimed partnership. This also marks Boldy’s ninth LP of 2025. And he\u2019s addressing the challenges of fatherhood and heightened awareness of media attention as a result of his deeply resonant work.\u00a0<\/p>\n FKA TWIGS – \u2018EUSEXUA AFTERGLOW\u2019<\/p>\n What was originally expected to be simply a deluxe edition of her critically acclaimed Eusexua<\/span> album has morphed into something closer to a sequel. More atmospheric and vibe-driven than its predecessor.\u00a0<\/p>\n SUMMER WALKER – \u2018FINALLY OVER IT\u2019<\/p>\n Her Over It<\/span> series seems to culminate here, as she navigates the wreckage of heartbreak without ever sounding defeated; instead, she\u2019s looking for answers within herself and not allowing the darkness to win.\u00a0<\/p>\n ELMIENE – \u2018HEAT THE STREETS SOME MO\u2019\u2019 (MIXTAPE)<\/p>\n The British-Sudanese artist is still prepping his studio debut, but in the meantime, he\u2019s delivering so much music that keeps fans\u2019 anticipation at a fever pitch. And he scores on this follow-up to For The Departed<\/span> and Anyway I Can<\/span>.<\/p>\n TEE GRIZZLEY – \u2018STREET PSALMS\u2019<\/p>\n His consistency is commendable, as Grizzley remains a compelling storyteller and solid emcee. And the production matches his persona: bombastic and versatile.\u00a0<\/p>\n APOLLO BROWN – \u2018RUN TOWARD THE MONSTER\u2019<\/p>\n Detroit represent. Delving into his 12th LP. he\u2019s put out solo stuff at an insanely prolific rate \u2014 11 mixtapes, all 11 of his previous albums and 4 EPs.<\/p>\n And on his latest, he sounds like he\u2019s at or near the top of his craft. A project with no filler.\u00a0<\/p>\n DEEM SPENCER – \u2018PAIN & THE PEOPLE AROUND ME\u2019<\/p>\n The artist out of Jamaica, Queens has built a reputation on both ambition and everymanism. As such, he follows in the footsteps of his forebears, but he has the introspectiveness his generation is known for.\u00a0<\/p>\n LOLA BROOKE – \u2018IIGHT BET!\u2019<\/p>\n The Brooklyn starlet\u2019s journey continues and she now grapples with fame and success. She rides the whirlwind like she rides the beat. This is a call-to-action and a handbook, a reminder to get up, own your narrative, and redefine your own lane.<\/p>\n MARIO – \u2018MOOD SWINGS\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\n The eight-track set features contributions from Dre Moon, Anthony Bell and Courtlin Jabrae and includes a feature from Ty Dolla $ign, who previously collaborated with him on 2023\u2019s \u201cUsed To Me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n THE COLLEAGUES & OCTOBER LONDON – \u2018LOVE LANGUAGE (LOVERS DELUXE)<\/p>\n London has become a breakout star for Death Row and this is a continuation of The Colleagues\u2019 R&B-centered projects. This six-track release is an ode to romance \u2013 as evidenced by the title.\u00a0<\/p>\n NONSO AMADI – \u2018TO CRY A FLOOD\u2019 (EP)<\/p>\n To Cry a Flood\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0has a\u00a0lush, cinematic backdrop that provides Amadi with the perfect musical bedding. It\u2019s a gorgeous arrangement with atmospheric pull and tender confessions, and the haunting calm of the project flows like a quiet storm.<\/p>\n GABRIEL JACOBY – ‘GUTTA CHILD\u2019 (EP)<\/p>\n The EP follows Gabriel\u2019s growth from a young, troubled teen seeking escape from his circumstances into an empathetic, loving Black man who understands the pain others might be going through.\u00a0<\/p>\n VALEE & MVW – \u2018WHERE WERE WE\u2019<\/p>\n Distinct collaborative energy built on Valee\u2019s unmistakable delivery \u2014 unrushed, precise, and quietly disruptive \u2014 set against MVW\u2019s focused, minimal, and acoustically driven production. The pair push further into their own lane: controlled, spacious, and built around intention rather than density.\u00a0<\/p>\n FATTY P. FRANKLIN – \u2018FRANK\u2019 (DELUXE)<\/p>\n This deluxe reissue adds six new solo tracks plus a new feature from Detroit staple Peezy as Fatty continues his breakout year and expands on his gritty, storytelling-first ethos of the original project, told through his deeply lived-in lyrics.<\/p>\n FLAU\u2019JAE – \u2018ONE OF A KIND\u2019<\/p>\n The five-track collection showcases the duality that defines Flau\u2019jae \u2014 the intensity of an athlete, the soul of an artist, and the confidence of a star in full control of her craft.\u00a0<\/p>\n FEARDORIAN & OSQUINN – \u2018BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY\u2019<\/p>\n After months of anticipation, Atlanta\u2019s FearDorian and Baltimore\u2019s osquinn unveil their long-awaited joint album. The project blurs the line between melody and distortion, intimacy and chaos.<\/p>\n B.U.G. ANTMAN \u2013 \u2018Y\u2019ALL 2 UGLY\u2019 EP\u00a0<\/p>\n He\u2019s pulled himself to the top of the new Atlanta scene \u2014 all the while developing his singular approach across a series of projects. The release comes on the heels of a massive fall for a star on the rise.\u00a0<\/p>\n OMB PEEZY – \u2018DIARY OF A CRASHOUT\u2019 (DELUXE)<\/p>\n He has always embodied reality rap, living the stories he tells since the start of his career. On his most refined project yet, he reflects on his journey \u2014 diving into themes of empty promises and tested resilience with raw vulnerability and unrelenting energy.<\/p>\n LIL GNAR – \u2018IN MY GLORY\u2019<\/p>\n Following his debut studio album, the Atlanta rapper has built his name on relentless energy. He fought his way up from SoundCloud infamy a long time ago, and now sounds like a seasoned professional.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.okayplayer.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As we get closer to the holiday season and the end of the year, it\u2019s tempting to switch to autopilot and start phoning it in. But look at what kind of music we have coming as we get close to the end of 2025: great music is being delivered. No phoning it in over here. 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