{"id":2303893,"date":"2026-02-27T21:06:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T21:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2303893"},"modified":"2026-02-27T21:06:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T21:06:23","slug":"new-music-from-bruno-mars-juvenile-and-megan-thee-stallion-t-i-gnarls-barkley-fredo-bang-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/new-music-from-bruno-mars-juvenile-and-megan-thee-stallion-t-i-gnarls-barkley-fredo-bang-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"New Music From Bruno Mars, Juvenile and Megan Thee Stallion, T.I., Gnarls Barkley, Fredo Bang and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-element-guid=\"9d5d404a-adb2-4df4-8300-34ca1e49bdf2\">\n<p>Welp. February is coming to a close \u2014 and it looks like Black History Month 2026 is going out with a bang! We\u2019ve got a ton of new music this week \u2014 the usual mix of savvy vets and eager newbies. But it\u2019s also quite an eclectic hodgepodge of sounds being released. Let\u2019s get to the best stuff.<\/p>\n<p>Fans rejoice as Grammy-winning superstar <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayplayer.com\/bruno-mars-confirms-his-new-album-is-done\/1420957\">Bruno Mars<\/a> drops his long-awaited new album, and we also get <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayplayer.com\/okayplayer-exclusive-juvenile-and-megan-thee-stallion-link-up-on-bbb-remix\/1424207\">Megan Thee Stallion<\/a> making an appearance on the remix of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayplayer.com\/okayplayer-exclusive-juvenile-and-megan-thee-stallion-link-up-on-bbb-remix\/1424207\">Juvenile<\/a>\u2019s latest single. Speaking of singles, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayplayer.com\/ti-drops-50-cent-diss-war-in-the-midst-of-online-feud\/1423970\">T.I.<\/a> drops no less than four as his feud with 50 Cent really gets interesting. And we get <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayplayer.com\/freddie-gibbs-is-done-selling-his-soul\/635928\">Freddie Gibbs<\/a> with an unexpected team-up that works better than you might think.<\/p>\n<p>Two beloved acts on the more \u201calternative\u201d side of things make their return this week. We\u2019ve got the first new music from <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayplayer.com\/gnarls-barkley-were-going-to-reunitebut-then-donald-trump-happened\/757388\">Gnarls Barkley<\/a> in a super long time; plus <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayplayer.com\/gorillaz-returning-this-year-with-new-album\/718850\">Gorillaz<\/a> is back with their new album \u2014 that\u2019s number nine if you\u2019re counting.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We also get new heat from <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayplayer.com\/pursuit-of-happiness-fredo-bang-would-rather-watch-inuyasha-than-argue-online\/1422598\">Fredo Bang<\/a>, some cool pairings for both <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayplayer.com\/okayplayers-top-25-songs-of-2025-so-far\/797629\">Sean Paul<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayplayer.com\/busta-rhymes-coi-leray-go-on-great-escape-in-luxury-life-collaboration\/338203\">Coi Leray<\/a>. And <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayplayer.com\/brother-ali-left-in-the-deck-album-stream\/667231\">Brother Ali<\/a> offers his take on the madness happening in the U.S. today.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Each week, <span data-lab-italic=\"italic\" class=\"italic m-italic\">Okayplayer<\/span> will deliver a roundup of all the latest heat from some of our favorite artists. Check out the latest offerings in our playlist below:\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>NEW SONGS<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">JUVENILE &amp; MEGAN THEE STALLION &#8211; \u201cB.B.B.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After the original set the internet on fire, Juvie returns and brings Tina Snow with him. It all sets the stage for the forthcoming release of Juvie&#8217;s first new solo album in a decade, <span data-lab-italic=\"italic\" class=\"italic m-italic\">Boiling Point<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">T.I. &#8211; \u201cWAR\u201d<\/p>\n<p>T.I. and 50 Cent have gone from a possible Verzuz, to full on rap beef. And \u201cThe King of the South\u201d has come out swinging. He\u2019s clearly ready to go bar-for-bar with 50.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">T.I. &#8211; \u201cTHE RIGHT ONE\u201d<\/p>\n<div data-element-guid=\"5d36457a-a6b3-4ba4-9b7c-6ba4c226e3b2\" id=\"markup_1424334\" class=\"markupbox column small-12 large-12 small-abs-12 large-abs-12\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"T.I. - The Right One (Official Audio)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yjfg9fzTo_8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>His feud with 50 Cent has the internet buzzing, and Tip is making the most of the moment. Dropping a series of rapid-fire disses aimed at the Queens superstar, over confrontational production and with a nod to Ray Charles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">T.I. &#8211; &#8220;LESSONS&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-element-guid=\"85ced18c-73ff-4b80-a61a-1f36a0dd7df4\" id=\"markup_1424335\" class=\"markupbox column small-12 large-12 small-abs-12 large-abs-12\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"T.I. - Lessons (Official Audio)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yHnRBRKUr2Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tip announced this track on Instagram\u2013while also making it clear that he\u2019d rather engage in lyrical battle than extended back-and-forths on social media. A fourth track called \u201cWhat Bully\u201d has yet to see an official release.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">GNARLS BARKLEY &#8211; \u201cPICTURES\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The GRAMMY-winning duo of Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo Green returns with their first new music in more than 18 years. The third and final Gnarls Barkley album,<span data-lab-italic=\"italic\" class=\"italic m-italic\"> Atlanta<\/span>, is due out March 6.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">FREDDIE GIBBS W\/DJ PAUL &#8211; \u201cFIND OUT\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Gibbs teams up with the Memphis legend for this track, a standout that amplifies both Gibbs\u2019 talents as an artist, and the fact that DJ Paul\u2019s distinctly Memphis production can work in unexpected ways.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">FREDO BANG &#8211; \u201cUP IN HEA\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A catchy, turn-up anthem. Bold, brash, and unapologetic, it carries an energy packed with swagger and relentless confidence. This is a tone-setter for what is being billed as his most commanding chapter yet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">MYA FEAT. 21 SAVAGE &#8211; \u201cASAP\u201d (remix)<\/p>\n<p>The veteran songbird and the trap superstar team up for this new spin. The smooth, mid-tempo foundation of the original gets flipped into a dynamic, back-and-forth exchange.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">MELLY MIKE &#8211; \u201cTHE SAME\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His Epic Records debut. This new single is inspired by personal growth and elevation. The decorated military veteran brings a motivational edge and booming delivery to his reflections on staying true while everything around him changes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">FETTY P. FRANKLIN FEAT. BIG MOOCHIE GRAPE \u2013 &#8220;BOWS AND BRICKS\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Charlotte and Memphis connect. Produced by prolific Michigan producer Honorable C.N.O.T.E., it represents a long-overdue link-up between two artists from distinct regional scenes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">MILES MINNICK &#8211; &#8220;WAY I LIVE&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A bold, high-energy anthem about connection, faith, and reaching out in moments of need. The Bay Area standout is continuing to prove that faith and bars can coexist at the highest level of the culture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">NALI FEAT. COI LERAY &#8211; \u201cMAYBE\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Leray teams up with the R&amp;B songbird for this song modern romance, sharing an undeniable connection with someone who is playing games. Her second single of 2026, this is an appetizer for her upcoming EP.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">NDOTZ W\/NLE CHOPPA &#8211; \u201cWATCH ME NOW!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s flipped it in so many ways and dropped so many different takes of it. The original song was already a heater, but Ndotz has teamed up with Choppa for the latest remix.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">SEAN PAUL W\/STALK ASHLEY &#8211; \u201cREADY FOR THE RIDE\u201d<\/p>\n<p>They first paired up on \u201cStay With Me\u201d in 2024, now this is the more adult sequel. Not \u201cadult\u201d as in sex, but maturity. And the track is rooted in reggaeton, with touches of dancehall and Afrobeats.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">LOE SHIMMY &#8211; \u201cNO MILEAGE\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He knows how to drop a seductive, late-night anthem. Shimmy indulges in loverman come-ons, as he lists the ways he can make his dream girl\u2019s dreams come true.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">BUNNA B &#8211; \u201cNOT MY PROBLEM\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She\u2019s been building momentum steadily as of late. And it\u2019s the result of her taking her on craft to higher levels. She\u2019s become accomplished as a writer and with production, and you can feel her coming into her own.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">BROTHER ALI &#8211; \u201cANOTHER COUNTRY\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Midwest rapper offers commentary and perspective on what\u2019s happening across America today. Being from Minneapolis, he has an up-close viewpoint of the recent tragedies that have unfolded there.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">STRESSGODS &#8211; \u201cWHAT IS THIS?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Collaborating with Romano, this is a record that is intentionally direct and rhythm-driven, allowing the simplicity of its core idea to carry the weight of the message. The duo drew inspiration from traveling and immersing themselves in different cultures and soundscapes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- placeholder(#1) --><\/p>\n<h3>NEW ALBUMS<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">BRUNO MARS &#8211; \u2018THE ROMANTIC\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The superstar singer-songwriter returns with his first album in a decade. After years of collaborations, it\u2019s great to hear the Grammy-winner in his own element, showcasing his knack for polished throwback pop soul.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">GORILLAZ &#8211; \u2018THE MOUNTAIN\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The animated \u201cvirtual band\u201d has never not been ambitious. Damon Albarn has recruited the expected list of eclectic collaborators\u2013some living, some dead\u2013for the band\u2019s ninth album. He sounds like he\u2019s having fun.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">GOGO MORROW &#8211; \u2018SET\u2019 EP<\/p>\n<p>Executive produced by Grammy Award-winning hitmaker Harmony \u201cH-Money\u201d Samuels, this collection finds the Philadelphia native leaning fully into emotional honesty, creative control, and unapologetic self-preservation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">MICHELLE DAVID &amp; THE TRUE-TONES &#8211; \u2018SOUL WOMAN\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The New York vocalist teams with her Dutch backing band, to guide the listener through a collection of gospel-infused classic soul. The singer gets personal as she explores her sense of self in a world that can\u2019t stand still. But the infectious joy remains consistent throughout.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">KIDWILD &#8211; \u2018JOB\u2019S NOT DONE\u2019<\/p>\n<p>His debut is reflective of a young artist who seemed to be cast aside and counted out, but who pulled himself back into the fray and came out winning. He\u2019s got guests like Era, Blanco, and Nemzzz, but this is his show. He\u2019s earned it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">RJD2 &amp; SUPASTITION &#8211; ACCORDING TO\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Supa gives you some of his most personal and inward-looking lyrics to date, examining himself in a way most rappers refuse to\u2013or just can\u2019t do. And RJD2 gives him the perfect sonic backdrop to bare his soul.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">LE$ &#8211; \u2018BUSINESS AS USUAL\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Carried by inspired and inventive samples, and benefiting from a brief runtime, this nine-track release confirms the Houston product is adept at balancing flow, complexity and tunefulness.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">CONCRETE BOYS &#8211; \u2018IT\u2019S US, VOL. 2\u2019<\/p>\n<p>This 17-track compilation showcases the collective\u2019s ever-growing presence, and Lil Yachty, Camo!, Draft Day, Dc2trill, and Honest benefit from having obviously great chemistry on the tracks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">VONOFF1700 &#8211; \u20184EVA TOSSING FA THA GANG\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The young rapper out of Chicago can blend tough talk with infectious ear-candy and that is a growing strength. And his off-the-cuff approach to recording also works to his benefit.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">CHASE B &#8211; \u2018BE VERY AFRAID\u2019<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s steps out of the background into the spotlight on this collection. With Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Big Sean, Quavo and many more, he showcases his body of work with stars as well as upstarts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">BABY MONEY &#8211; \u2018L.I.E. (LOYALTY IS EVERYTHING)\u2019<\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t deny his work ethic, his ability or craft. This album sounds like a culmination of work put in and paying off. He\u2019s solidifying his position in the Detroit scene and beyond.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">BOLDY JAMES &amp; ROME STREETZ &#8211; \u2018MANHUNT\u2019 (EP)<\/p>\n<p>The Griselda Records artists have collaborated before, but this marks their first extended release together. Gritty, hard-nosed street rap, with emotional, soulful production. Two of their camp\u2019s most elite talents.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">MYSHAAN &#8211; \u2018MY LOVE\u2019 (EP)<\/p>\n<p>The rising Pacific-soul sensation has dropped a project paying tribute to his wife. This is a love letter that explores the intensity of true love married to the pain of sustaining that love through distance.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">LUCK &#8211; \u2018IT WASN\u2019T LUCK: THE R&amp;B FILES\u2019 (EP)<\/p>\n<p>Her debut EP and album were both named <span data-lab-italic=\"italic\" class=\"italic m-italic\">It Wasn\u2019t Luck<\/span>, but her latest release isn\u2019t a rehash \u2013 it\u2019s a sequel that steps boldly into new territory. And she\u2019s giving some of her strongest material to date.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">GERALD ALBRIGHT &#8211; \u2018HOT CHOCOLATE\u2019 (EP)<\/p>\n<p>The saxophonist has always earned his own kudos, and his latest EP (originally released in January, limited) is a great intro for anyone who isn\u2019t familiar with his talents. A brief listen, but a good one.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">MARIJUANAXO &#8211; \u2018ME VS. ME\u2019 (EP)<\/p>\n<p>He definitely does things his own way. But Milwaukee\u2019s rap scene is undeniably unique, and on his new EP, the artist showcases how that hotbed continues to inform his sound.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\" data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\">POLO SAUCY &amp; MASERATI MARV &#8211; \u2018FLY MOVEMENT\u2019 (EP)<\/p>\n<p>Perfect weekend music. The Sauce Family rhymer out of Houston and Marv out of Kansas City have a strong sense of each other and that chemistry is evident on their new EP. A great showcase for both.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- placeholder(#2) --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.okayplayer.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welp. February is coming to a close \u2014 and it looks like Black History Month 2026 is going out with a bang! We\u2019ve got a ton of new music this week \u2014 the usual mix of savvy vets and eager newbies. But it\u2019s also quite an eclectic hodgepodge of sounds being released. 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