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Best New Music of the Week: The Weeknd, Monaleo, Kendrick Lamar & More – Essence
Happy Friday, folks. This weekend brings an eclectic mix of music to your listening pleasure. From hip-hop and R&B to the motivating sounds of gospel, there’s something for everybody this time.
Today, The Weeknd dropped the lead single from his upcoming album, a mesmerizing track titled “Dancing In The Flames.” Joey Bada$$ and Chlöe team up for a romantic album, “Tell Me,” the super-talented Terrace Martin drops, and Kendrick Lamar surprised fans with a brand new single that premiered on his Instagram page on September 11. Our list also includes music from Monaleo, IDK, Jordin Sparks, and more.
Check out today’s roundup of recent releases below.
Joey Bada$$ featuring Chlöe – “Tell Me”
Joey Badass and Chlöe have teamed up for a brand new single titled “Tell Me.” Check it out HERE.
Jordin Sparks – “No Limits”
Today, singer Jordin Sparks releases her fourth studio album, No Restrictions, featuring T-Pain, Shawn Stockman and more. Check it out HERE.
Terrace Martin – “Soul of Nintendo”
Talented Terrace Martin has released his recent album Soul of Nintendocombining his signature sounds of jazz, hip-hop and soul. Streaming the project HERE.
Yolanda Adams – “Sunny Days”
Sunny Days, the twelfth studio album from Grammy Award-winning artist Yolanda Adams, is out today. The album features recent singles: “Church Doors” and “Blessings.” Listen HERE.
Kendrick Lamar – “Untitled”
Kendrick Lamar has released a brand new song on his Instagram. The five-minute track was posted and not using a caption or title, with just the audio and a photograph of a pair of all-black Air Force Ones. Listen to this HERE.
I do not know – ‘2:22’
IDK releases his recent single “KiCKiN”, which is an element of a two-disc set titled 2:22and may also feature his previously released hit single “TiFFANY” featuring Gunna. Listen to this HERE.
Leon Thomas ft. Ty Dolla $ign – “Far Fetched”
Today, Leon Thomas has tapped Ty Dolla $ign to collaborate on a song called “Far Fetched.” Listen to the brand recent track HERE.
Ray Vaughn ft. SiR – “Everybody Dies”
Top Dawg Entertainment rising artist Ray Vaughn teams up with SiR on his latest single, “Everybody Dies.” Listen HERE.
The Weeknd – “Dancing in Flames”
Weekend released the single “Dancing In the Flames” together with a brand new music video on Friday the first song from his upcoming sixth album Hurry up tomorrow. Watch this HERE.
Monaleo featuring Stunna 4 Vegas – “Passenger Princess (Jibbitz)”
Monaleo, an uncompromising force in the Houston hip-hop scene, returns with the highly anticipated single “Passenger Princess.” Check it out HERE.
