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We\u2019re heading into Memorial Day Weekend, which means the unofficial start of the summer. Regardless of what your plans are for the next few days, there\u2019s a wealth of great music to keep you bouncing on your road trip or flight. Let\u2019s get into it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This week, we get the new album from 6LACK<\/a> and more R&B greatness from the likes of Aja Monet<\/a>, as well as a new single from veteran superstar Johnny Gill<\/a>. For good measure, Adrian Younge<\/a> also delivers his latest. And Ro James<\/a> is shifting things on his new single.\u00a0<\/p>\n Hip-hop is definitely in the building this week, as Vince Staples<\/a> has a blazing new track, and two of the game\u2019s best emcees, 38 Spesh<\/a> and Busta Rhymes<\/a>, join forces for their latest. The ladies are to be felt, as well, as we get a new anthem from none other than Lizzo<\/a> and Sexyy Red<\/a>.<\/p>\n The new album from French Montana<\/a> and Max B<\/a> is here. While K Camp<\/a> teams up with Reese La Flare for his newest drop.\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 latest single from his upcoming project, Cry Baby<\/span>, it\u2019s the Cali rapper in his most topical mode. He addresses the constant presence of wars, police brutality, and inequality for Black people in America.\u00a0<\/p>\n On her first release since last year\u2019s WISH YOU WERE (T)HERE, she drops this peaceful, synth-driven cut. And she brings her best vocal performance, alongside some impressive, dexterous, mid-tempo flows.<\/p>\n Sometimes you just have to embrace the campy enthusiasm of it all. The sinister vibe and heavy-hitting sonic backdrop is a perfect fit for these two larger-than-life personalities.\u00a0<\/p>\n The latest release from two of the most respected creatives in underground hip-hop. Their consistency is remarkable and their momentum is ridiculous. Another example of gritty storytelling and subdued delivery.<\/p>\n The legendary producer and multi-instrumentalist is prepping his new project, and he\u2019s always been a restless creative. His newest track reveals that he\u2019s willing to push his audience into exciting new sonics and styles.\u00a0<\/p>\n The acclaimed R&B vocalist drops this smooth, resonant track that showcases his mastery of both classic soul and contemporary R&B. A warm melody and lush arrangements is the perfect palette for this kind of vivid storytelling.\u00a0<\/p>\n A strong single from the singer, and proof positive she\u2019s an underacknowledged talent in the business. She\u2019s been doing her thing for a while and it feels like she\u2019s primed for a major breakthrough.\u00a0<\/p>\n He\u2019s one of the most exciting R&B artists recording today and he\u2019s always had a sound that could only come from New York City. New album coming soon.<\/p>\n The new single is from a forthcoming EP dropping June 19. It\u2019s a club track that showcases Freedia\u2019s persona and sets her alongside SOPHIE\u2019s production.<\/p>\n Formed by Raheem DeVaughn, vocalist YahZarah and singer\/producer Bootsy Vegas, as Vegas was undergoing treatment, they come together for this stellar single.\u00a0<\/p>\n The producer is completely in his pocket, and the rapper out of Texas gets to go off. They complement each other well, and Term gets to flex his muscle outside of his typical comfort zone.\u00a0<\/p>\n The R&B star returns with this gorgeously romantic single. With a lovely combination of guitar and piano, Bobby\u2019s vocal gets to really do the heavy lifting and showcase the singer\u2019s abilities.\u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019s a midtempo banger. The rhymer from ATL teams with the rapper and record producer from Alabama for this bouncy trap single that sounds like it\u2019s set to be a staple at the Blue Flame this summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n They work so well together. Everybody gets by with a little help from their friends, as this trio gets together and truly brings out some serious chemistry.\u00a0<\/p>\n He\u2019s straight up Clayton County and he lets you know. The Atlanta native brings a gritty, hard-hitting flow with a restlessness to his lyricism. His gift is the ability to consistently deliver intensely real street anthems.\u00a0<\/p>\n A moody, jazzy slice of smooth R&B with sincere, heartfelt lyricism. This is the soundtrack for intimate, late-night get-togethers.\u00a0<\/p>\n The R&B veteran returns with this seductive new single. Plot twist? It\u2019s co-produced by Snoop Dogg and Soopafly.\u00a0<\/p>\n Florida and Chicago come together on this infectious new track. A playful, piano-driven production proves to be a perfect sonic backdrop, and both emcees get to do their thing.\u00a0<\/p>\n Spesh returns with the second single from the upcoming 8 Shots<\/span>, this one with a guest spot from the legendary Bussa Buss. If ya know, ya know.\u00a0<\/p>\n The storm sounds on the track are a perfect touch. The Flatbush product is back with this somber look at pain and loneliness, but also a testament to resilience. It\u2019s an anthem about bouncing back when you\u2019re counted out.<\/p>\n The multi-talented artist drops his latest, and per usual, he pours a soulfulness into the performance and the composition. The result is a vibrant conversation without words \u2014 not about genre, but pure expression.\u00a0<\/p>\n Built around a smooth, late-night vibe, with raps about luxury cars, and romance under the stars. Shane delivers a melodic hook on a track that feels tailor-made for long drives during the wee hours.\u00a0<\/p>\n Their camaraderie has always been evident, so it only makes sense that East and Calhoun get together for a project. This track is guaranteed to make anybody wonder what they\u2019ve got cooking.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you need some hustler motivation\u2013here\u2019s your newest anthem. It\u2019s the perfect soundtrack for anyone about that paper. Get money \u2014 because you can\u2019t deposit excuses.\u00a0<\/p>\n He\u2019s made it clear where he\u2019s going on his upcoming project. The three-time GRAMMY\u00ae Award-winning hitmaker drops his latest. It sets the stage for his forthcoming, country-inspired album, Highway 79<\/span>.<\/p>\n He\u2019s remarkably prolific. Why does it always feel like he is the most underrated artist in R&B? The British singer-songwriter returns with his new track.<\/p>\n The rising global star Ahn Hyo Seop teams with superstar Khalid for this track that brings together K-pop and R&B as part of a broader wave of increasingly fluid collaborations between Korean and Western artists.<\/p>\nNEW SONGS<\/h2>\n
VINCE STAPLES – \u201cWHITE FLAG\u201d<\/h2>\n
CHIKA – \u201cA GAP IN THE CLOUDS\u201d<\/h2>\n
LIZZO FEAT. SEXYY RED – \u201cHOES\u201d<\/h2>\n
BOLDY JAMES & NICHOLAS CRAVEN – \u201cSUMMER\u2019S EVE\u201d<\/h2>\n
ADRIAN YOUNGE – \u201cFEEL THE HIGH LIFE\u201d<\/h2>\n
GLENN LEWIS – \u201cG.Y.A.M.L. (MY LOVE)\u201d<\/h2>\n
TIFFANY EVANS – \u201cTREAT ME LIKE A PRINCESS\u201d<\/h2>\n
RO JAMES – \u201c5TH GEAR\u201d<\/h2>\n
BIG FREEDIA & SOPHIE – \u201cBLAZE THAT ASS\u201d<\/h2>\n
THE CRANK CRUSADERS – \u201cTAMBOURINE\u201d<\/h2>\n
TERMANOLOGY FEAT. LIL FLIP – \u201cH-TOWN TRIP\u201d<\/h2>\n
BOBBY V – \u201cEASY TO LOVE\u201d<\/h2>\n
K CAMP & REESE LAFLARE – \u201cGENTLEMEN\u201d<\/h2>\n
42 DUGG, SKILLA BABY & KASH DOLL – \u201cTHINK ONE\u201d (REMIX)<\/h2>\n
DEREZ DE\u2019SHON FEAT. MORRAY & T-RELL – \u201cFRFR\u201d<\/h2>\n
DEVON CULTURE – \u201cHOW DO YOU SLEEP\u201d<\/h2>\n
JOHNNY GILL – \u201cA DANCE, A KISS\u201d<\/h2>\n
HURRICANE WISDOM & CHANCE THE RAPPER – \u201cBARBIE DOLL\u201d<\/h2>\n
38 SPESH & BUSTA RHYMES – \u201cCOLD WAR\u201d<\/h2>\n
SHEFF G – \u201cEAT, WORK, PRAY\u201d<\/h2>\n
JON BATISTE – \u201cFACILE-BATISTE\u201d<\/h2>\n
JIM JONES, YUNG BLEU & KODIE SHANE – \u201cIN THE CAR\u201d<\/h2>\n
DAVE EAST & CRUCH CALHOUN FEAT. SUZI & WHOISTEVENYOUNG – \u201cIT GOTTA BE ME\u201d<\/h2>\n
SADBOI – \u201cMONEY TALK\u201d<\/h2>\n
NE-YO – \u201cMS. TUNDRA\u201d<\/h2>\n
JAY SEAN – \u201cALL WE KNOW\u201d<\/h2>\n
FANDOM, KHALID & AHN HYO-SEOP – \u201cSOMETHING SPECIAL\u201d<\/h2>\n
JOEY BADA$$ – \u201c60 SECOND FREESTYLE\u201d<\/h2>\n