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We\u2019re nearing the end of June, but Black Music Month 2026 has been one for the books. The BET Awards are closing things out on Sunday, June 28, but this entire month has seen landmark releases from Black artists in a variety of genres. This final Friday of the month, we\u2019ve got some noteworthy albums and songs you can dig into.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The King is here! T.I.<\/a> makes his return with his first studio album in six years, and Tip\u2019s fellow Atlanta chart-topper Quavo<\/a> drops his new track, as well. We get a wonderful duet from Steve Lacy<\/a> and SZA<\/a>. Not to be outdone, GloRilla<\/a> teams up with Pooh Shiesty<\/a> on her latest. After all that she\u2019s been through, it\u2019s great to hear new music from Muni Long<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The always-formidable Remy Ma<\/a> is back with some new heat, and Benny The Butcher<\/a> is dropping a mixtape to help hold fans over as he preps his upcoming release. We got new music from kwn<\/a> and the latest album from Omarion<\/a>.<\/p>\n On her new single, Coi Leray<\/a> embraces her Puerto Rican roots; as Ravyn Lanae<\/a> taps into classic R&B feels for her latest; and Willow<\/a> continues to prove she doesn\u2019t fit into anyone\u2019s box. And we get two drops from Tyler, The Creator<\/a>.\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 After teasing a collaboration back in March, SZA teams with Steve for this standout track. A traditional duet that features both artists delivering lyrics about the ins and outs of love, it\u2019s a perfect showcase for their effortless chemistry.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Memphis comes together on this hard-hitting track. Produced by London Jae, Squat Beats, and B100, the record features both artists showcasing the kind of grit and cocky confidence that made their town famous.\u00a0<\/p>\n Her new single is a heartfelt look at moving on in love while being honest about the impact of the past. After a harrowing health scare, the two-time Grammy winner drops her first new music of 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n The first single from his forthcoming album executive-produced by Pharrell Williams. The track first premiered as the opening song for Louis Vuitton’s Spring-Summer 2027 Men’s Show at Cit\u00e9 Internationale Universitaire de Paris.<\/p>\n An infectious slice of electro-funk, produced by Dahi. Over an ’80s-evoking sonic backdrop, Lanae reconnects with an old flame and faces the push-and-pull of that throwback fling.<\/p>\n A new summer anthem featuring Latin GRAMMY winner Carri\u00f3n, it follows the success of “Better Than Yours,” and blends Coi’s rap roots with her Puerto Rican heritage, pairing the two artists on a record built for the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n The South African rap visionary drops his latest alongside FLVME. The new single launches his “Mondays in Maglera” series, featuring music, vlogs, and collaborations ahead of his next project.\u00a0<\/p>\n Produced by acclaimed South African hitmakers JAZZWRLD and GL_CeeJay, the track pairs anthemic lyricism with a high-energy bassline that permeates throughout, commanding an aura that’s impossible to ignore.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ahead of his forthcoming project, he drops two highly anticipated singles. The former is a rowdy slice of unapologetic West Coast swagger;\u00a0<\/p>\n The second of his two singles, and the latter is the story of a vacation in the Hamptons.\u00a0<\/p>\n Inspired by and dedicated to the Divine Mother archetype, the singer-songwriter\u2019s new single is a soulful, genre-bending track that serves as a precursor to her eighth studio album, The Thread<\/span>, due out in July.<\/p>\n An exclusive Amazon Music video to celebrate Black Music Month, the new track finds both emcees celebrating and paying tribute to Black womanhood.\u00a0<\/p>\n He just signed with Warner Records, and celebrated by dropping this brand new single. Produced by longtime collaborator D\u2019Mile, the track flips Rihanna\u2019s \u201cBirthday Cake\u201d and Boozie Badazz\u2019s \u201cIndependent.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Produced by 9th Wonder, the record finds Rome Streetz reflecting on the rewards of a life lived at full throttle. Fast cars, beautiful women, hard-earned success, and the freedom that comes from betting on yourself and winning.\u00a0<\/p>\n A soulful R&B track by the singer-songwriter. Released under his #egoruinseverything campaign, the song features emotionally charged lyrics that tackle vulnerability, pride and letting go in relationships.<\/p>\n The Cali rap vet teams with Cool & Dre, Travis Barker and his daughter, Cali, for this ode to fatherhood. A sweet moment and a great showcase for her talents alongside the veteran hitmakers on the track.<\/p>\n The Brooklyn, New York-based rapper\/producer and Beast Coast representative teams with Japanese artist Fanourakis for this standout track. A groove that sounds both timeless and futuristic, but this is the best kind of vibey music.\u00a0<\/p>\n Actor Tom Hardy goes by Frankie Pulitzer, aka “Face Puller,” when he’s in rapper mode\u2013and he teams with Inspectah Deck, 7L & Esoteric for their upcoming collaborative album. You get a taste of what\u2019s coming here.\u00a0<\/p>\n The hip-hop iconoclast out of Seattle never seems to sit still creatively. His newest track finds him pushing his own sonic limits; another example of how creative his approach remains, and how his sonic hallmarks have worked to his advantage.\u00a0<\/p>\n A highly anticipated new track featuring Dominican superstar Tokischa. They\u2019ve been teasing the track at shows and pop-ups across the globe, a kinetic groover that\u2019s impossible to shake.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n When you put an iconic bassist together with an iconic guitarist to cover an iconic song, the results are going to be impressive. Two musical titans team up on this new take on a Jimi Hendrix classic.\u00a0<\/p>\n The lead single for his album, Fire Starter Vol. 2: Everyday<\/span>, sometimes\u2026 Classic-style boom bap with undeniable energy, he sounds inspired and like he\u2019s ready to unleash something great.\u00a0<\/p>\n The rising R&B sensation and actor introduces himself with this club-ready anthem inspired by Chicago’s jookin’ culture. The 18-year-old multi-hyphenate delivers an infectious summer-ready release ahead of his BET Experience performance weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n Produced by Juice, \u201cPut ‘Em On\u201d is a high-energy summer single driven by hard-hitting drums, heavy bass, bright synths and a chant-ready hook.\u00a0 She\u2019s back in her element with presence and purpose and putting the women around her in position.\u00a0<\/p>\n Two of Georgia\u2019s most accomplished names re-team to pay tribute to an ATL favorite son. The track is classic Organized Noize, as Sleepy and Bubba pay homage to the irreplaceable Rico Wade.\u00a0<\/p>\n The lead single and opening track from their collaborative album, Resonance Frequency<\/span>, which is coming in July.\u00a0 The dynamic, soulful production is the perfect backdrop for Sandman’s lyrical acrobatics.\u00a0<\/p>\n The rapper from Pasadena has worn his influences on his sleeve, from Ice Cube to Kendrick Lamar. His new track is a showcase for his talents as a songwriter and for his ever-evolving approach to lyricism.\u00a0<\/p>\n His signature melodic flow is front and center. The rapper out of Seattle delivers his first major release of the year. The track serves as the lead single for his anticipated upcoming project.<\/p>\n Valentine has recently made headlines after signing with Miles Minnick’s Glo label, and looks to be a breakout artist in the Christian format. An infectious track with an undeniably throwback feel and energy to spare.\u00a0<\/p>\n Hus teams with the Spanish producer Ortiz for some new heat. The lyricist from Long Island has always played by his own rules, and his latest shows that his craft is only getting more fine-tuned with time.<\/p>\n The award-winning songwriter is pushing forward with her own new music. James delivers this impossibly catchy new single, further showcasing that she has the goods to further her own career.\u00a0<\/p>\n A beautiful song that combines the best of Afrobeats and R&B. Recorded in London, the track blends soulful vocals, infectious rhythms, and international vibes, creating a staple cross-cultural summer sound.\u00a0<\/p>\n The kind of West Coast collaboration the game needs every few months just for the shot of life it provides to everyone listening. Some of California’s finest team up for this one. Banger.\u00a0<\/p>\n He first teased the record by dropping the official video on NBA Draft Day. Featuring Traplord Slim3 and produced by Hoodrich Keem, the release taps into one of sports’ biggest moments, using draft night as the perfect backdrop for Pablo’s latest street anthem.\u00a0<\/p>\n She continues to build on the momentum that has made her one of the most talked-about emerging voices in hip-hop. The single serves as an anthem for perseverance, self-belief, and refusing to back down when faced with a challenge.<\/p>\n Tip is back with his twelfth album. The \u201cKing Of the South\u201d and ATL rap legend releases what\u2019s been billed as his final album, an 18-track opus that features Usher, Dr. Dre, Organized Noize, YoungBoy Never Broke Again and more.<\/p>\n Solely produced by JPEGMAFIA, the new album from Kream finds the Houston street sage is from the vantage point of an elder as filtered through the creativity of a twentysomething \u2014 and the results are inspired to say the least.\u00a0<\/p>\n An accomplished set of tunes that proves any doubters wrong. The British R&B star follows her nine song EP with all due respect, released last July, with this statement of purpose, art and love.\u00a0<\/p>\n A consistently strong listen from start to finish. The project follows In A World We Don\u2019t Belong Pt. 1<\/span>, as the British singer-songwriter has said the project is largely autobiographical, telling his story and furthering his art.\u00a0<\/p>\n He\u2019s done so much to develop and further the voice of contemporary R&B. The Grammy Award-winning singer\/songwriter\/producer has always been possessed of an effortless versatility, while also sustaining a streamlined, distinct sound. That sound\u2013and this tape\u2013highlights the breadth of his reach.\u00a0<\/p>\n Recorded and produced in Los Angeles with her frequent collaborator Gregory Uhlmann, the album was written on the heels of Tasha\u2019s involvement in the Tony-nominated Broadway musical Illinoise.\u00a0<\/p>\n The rapper from Brooklyn has been carving a niche and building a name with a uniquely boisterous take on Black womanhood, and she has become a movement unto herself; her new project benefits from undeniable confidence.\u00a0<\/p>\n The project is produced by Nicholas Craven and features his signature boom-bap and the perfect sonics for the Atlanta emcee. This is grimy, raw lyricism paired with Craven’s signature soulful and stripped-back production.<\/p>\n The veteran R&B star and Grammy nominee returns with his latest. The project is positioned as a sequel to his 2005 debut and finds the artist reflective, exploring themes of sacrifice, healing, and what it truly takes to sustain love through its most difficult seasons.<\/p>\n The multi-platinum artist expands her debut album with this deluxe edition, adding seven new tracks and guest appearances from DJ Snake, Cash Cobain, Marshmello, Max B and Rio Da Yung OG.\u00a0<\/p>\n The new EP serves as a bridge chapter in one of rap’s most beloved series, arriving ahead of a landmark anniversary release of The Plugs I Met<\/span> and The Plugs I Met 2<\/span>, as Benny combines all of the Plugs<\/span> titles into one album.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n The rising ATL star is at full momentum, confident, unfiltered and increasingly in control of her sound. Following a breakout year of buzz records and growing attention online, this release marks a clear step forward for one of Atlanta\u2019s most talked-about new voices.\u00a0<\/p>\n She continues to be impressive. This eagerly anticipated seven-song EP features the recent single \u201cFallen Angel\u201d and follows her previous 2026 release, The Fix<\/span>.<\/p>\n Fontaine steps into the spotlight with this debut solo project. Created alongside producers Ryan Yoo and Nick Velez, the eight-song release moves between rap, melody and genre-blurring experimentation.<\/p>\n Building on the success of her critically acclaimed debut album, Obsidian<\/span>, her latest marks Sharon\u2019s first full-length project in two years. Creatively directed in collaboration with designer Mowalola, and inspired by the tension between serenity and alertness.<\/p>\nNEW SONGS<\/h3>\n
STEVE LACY FEAT. SZA – \u201cIS IT COOL?\u201d<\/h3>\n
GLORILLA FEAT. POOH SHIESTY – \u201cMANE\u201d<\/h3>\n
MUNI LONG – \u201cRICHEST\u201d<\/h3>\n
QUAVO – \u201cHAAVIN\u2019\u201d<\/h3>\n
RAVYN LANAE – \u201cSATURDAY NIGHT\u201d<\/h3>\n
COI LERAY FEAT. ELADIO CARRI\u00d3N – \u201cOUTSIDE\u201d<\/h3>\n
MAGLERA DOE BOY FEAT. FLVME – \u201cYAHOO BOYZ\u201d<\/h3>\n
DAVIDO – \u201cI KNOW WHO I BE\u201d<\/h3>\n
TYLER, THE CREATOR – \u201cTHAT GUY\u201d<\/h3>\n
TYLER, THE CREATOR – \u201cSAG HARBOR\u201d<\/h3>\n
WILLOW – \u201cSHE\u2019S MY RELIGION\u201d<\/h3>\n
WALE & SMINO – \u201cGLORY\u201d<\/h3>\n
LUCKY DAYE – \u201cNOWHERE FAST\u201d<\/h3>\n
ROME STREETZ – \u201cHIGH SPEED\u201d<\/h3>\n
KENYON DIXON – \u201cNO JODECI\u201d<\/h3>\n
THE GAME FEAT. CALI DREAM – \u201cLIKE FATHER, LIKE DAUGHTER\u201d<\/h3>\n
AKTHESAVIOR & LEON FANOURAKIS – \u201cWHAT U WANT, MA\u201d<\/h3>\n
CZARFACE & FRANKIE PULITZER – \u201cBROTHERS GRIMM\u201d<\/h3>\n
AJ SUEDE – \u201cWRAWNG\u201d<\/h3>\n
DIPLO & MAJOR LAZER FEAT. TOKISCHA – \u201cPAPI\u201d<\/h3>\n
BOOTSY COLLINS FEAT. ERIC GALES – \u201cMANIC DEPRESSION\u201d<\/h3>\n
KARDINAL OFFISHALL – \u201cWHERE THERE\u2019S SMOKE\u201d<\/h3>\n
PAPA JAY – \u201cWORK DAT\u201d<\/h3>\n
REMY MA – \u201cPUT \u2018EM ON\u201d<\/h3>\n
BUBBA SPARXXX & SLEEPY BROWN – \u201cKEEP IT TRU (LONG LIVE RICO WADE)\u201d<\/h3>\n
HOMEBOY SANDMAN & JACK SPLASH – \u201cTWENTYFOURSEVEN\u201d<\/h3>\n
KATORI WALKER – \u201cGOING LEGIT\u201d<\/h3>\n
LIL MOSEY – \u201cEVERY NIGHT\u201d<\/h3>\n
BROOKE VALENTINE & MILES MINNICK – \u201cDAY ONES\u201d<\/h3>\n
HUS KINGPIN FEAT. MK ORTIZ – \u201cTHE STORY GOES\u201d<\/h3>\n
JOELLE JAMES – \u201cMY GIRLIES\u201d<\/h3>\n
BOBBY V & KING KANJA – \u201cCLOSER\u201d<\/h3>\n
KURUPT & DJ BATTLECAT FEAT. CHARLIE BEREAL & SNOOP DOGG – \u201cSNEAK ATACC\u201d<\/h3>\n
HOODRICH PABLO JUAN – \u201cFIRST ROUND DRAFT PICK\u201d<\/h3>\n
DIAMOND THE BODY – “I LIKE TO FIGHT”<\/h3>\n
NEW ALBUMS<\/h3>\n
T.I. – \u2018KILL THE KING\u2019<\/h3>\n
MAXO KREAM – \u2018O.Y.N.\u2019<\/h3>\n
KWN – \u2018AND ALL PRIDE ASIDE\u2019<\/h3>\n
SEKOU – \u2018IN A WORLD WE DON\u2019T BELONG, PT. 2\u2019<\/h3>\n
RICO LOVE – \u201897 BAD BOY\u2019 (MIXTAPE)<\/h3>\n
TASHA – \u2018YOU ARE SPRING!\u2019<\/h3>\n
MAIYA THE DON – \u2018PRECIOUS CARGO\u2019<\/h3>\n
THA GOD FAHIM – \u2018DUMP GAWD: HYPERBOLIC TIME CHAMBER RAP 3\u2019<\/h3>\n
OMARION – \u2018O2, PT. 1\u2019<\/h3>\n
BIA \u2013 BIANCA (DELUXE)<\/h3>\n
BENNY THE BUTCHER – \u2018THE PLUGS I MET 2.5\u2019\u00a0<\/h3>\n
PLUTO – \u2018DIARY OF A YOUNG LIT B*TCH\u2019 (MIXTAPE)<\/h3>\n
BABY J – \u2018YOU DON\u2019T KNOW MY NAME\u2019 (EP)<\/h3>\n
AG CLUB & JODY FONTAINE – \u2018THANK YOU, GOODNIGHT\u2019<\/h3>\n
NAOMI SHARON – \u2018NO SLEEP IN PARADISE\u2019<\/h3>\n