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May is here, which means spring is finally in full swing \u2013 and right on cue, we\u2019ve got a ton of great music dropping this week as folks get outside and get into the first weekend of the month. Cinco De Mayo is right around the corner\u2013as is Mother\u2019s Day\u2013so there will be a lot of get-togethers. We\u2019re here to help you set the soundtrack.<\/p>\n
Lizzo<\/a> drops her pointedly titled new single ahead of her upcoming album, and Isaiah Rashad<\/a> makes his return with his new release. R&B stars Chris Brown<\/a> and Leon Thomas<\/a> team up for a new single from Brown\u2019s forthcoming album dropping later this month; as the lovely and talented Mya<\/a> links with Too $hort himself for her new track.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fresh off his Grammy win, Durand Bernarr drops his hotly-anticipated new album, as does hip-hop upstart <\/a>Lil TJay<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n And we get new music from some established hitmakers: a stellar new freestyle from Philly\u2019s own Meek Mill<\/a>,\u00a0Bryson Tiller<\/a> giving fans a glimpse of what he has cooking. On top of that, the ATL is well-represented this week with two veterans delivering the goods: a sultry new track from The-Dream<\/a>, and B.o.B.<\/a> drops his new EP.\u00a0<\/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 The Grammy winner on her new single and upcoming album: \u201cReclaiming the word Bitch is power – it\u2019s taking a label once used to diminish women and turning it into a declaration of confidence, and unapologetic self-love.\u201d<\/p>\n Over plush and luxurious production from Mike N Keys, the NYC legend shows and proves why his reputation as a lyricist is well-earned. The single arrives one week before the release of the highly anticipated album, Doe Or Die III<\/span>.<\/p>\n Tiller knows when he\u2019s got a heater on his hands. Produced by Charlie Heat and Thurdi, the new single has an aggressive beat paired with melodic rap delivery, which he offsets with a yearning, emotive plea in the chorus.\u00a0<\/p>\n A soulful, downtempo track that highlights both singers well. It features emotional lyrics about navigating complex, imperfect love, with smooth vocal synergy between the artists. A song that is intimate, bluesy and has a vulnerable tone<\/p>\n The rapper out of Rochester and the emcee from East Harlem have both been at the forefront of a New York City renaissance for several years, and they both deliver the goods on this hard-hitting single.\u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019s a smooth, persuasive single, and a confident track about pursuing someone in a stagnant relationship. Serving as the lead for Love\/Hate 2<\/span>, it features a distinct production style with a late-night atmosphere. And it\u2019s a great showcase for his vocal control.\u00a0<\/p>\n The emerging R&B\/soul singer-songwriter delivers the goods on her latest single. She\u2019s at her best with gorgeous melodies and inward-viewing lyrics, and this is a perfect example of her at her most vulnerable and poetic.\u00a0<\/p>\n Two veterans of R&B and hip-hop get together for a standout single. The electrifying new track is the latest preview from her upcoming tenth studio album.<\/p>\nNEW SONGS<\/h3>\n
LIZZO – \u201cBITCH\u201d<\/h3>\n
AZ – \u201cUNIQUENESS\u201d<\/h3>\n
BRYSON TILLER – \u201cIT\u2019S OK\u201d<\/h3>\n
CHRIS BROWN W\/LEON THOMAS – \u201cFALLIN\u2019\u201d<\/h3>\n
38 SPESH & DAVE EAST – \u201cHEAVY BURDEN\u201d<\/h3>\n
THE-DREAM – \u201cBRING THAT BODY\u201d<\/h3>\n
S!MONE – \u201cTHE WORST PART\u201d<\/h3>\n
MYA FEAT. TOO $HORT – \u201cJUST A LITTLE BIT\u201d<\/h3>\n
MEEK MILL – \u201cIN MY EYES\u201d (FREESTYLE)<\/h3>\n