It’s Friyay! The weekend is finally upon us and its time to kick back and relax with this week’s latest tunes. New releases feature a mix of rap, soul and pop in our New Music Friday roundup…
I WISH I MISSED MY EX – MAHALIA
New on the scene, Birmingham-based artist, Mahalia has hit us with one of those, flick your hair and ‘BYE BOY’ summer anthems! The song features a catchy hook along with a feel-good video. Her music style is a unique mix of Psycho acoustic soul that gives us that much needed blend of an old school sound with a pop twist.
GIRLS – RITA ORA, CARDI B, BEBE REXHA & CHARLI XCX
After much anticipation, the ‘Girls’ video has finally been released for this all-female power-lovin’ song. Featuring the likes of pop Queen Rita Ora and rap legend Cardi B (who get quite close in the video!) this new single is a carefree and colourful song about letting loose with some beautiful ladies…
BUTTERFLIES – AJ TRACEY FT NOT3S
Livin’ it up, Carnival style, ‘Butterflies’ is definitely one to add to your Summer party playlist. Over a tropical dance beat the pair show us the beauty of Trinidad & Tobago. A quote is shown at the end of the video from AJ Tracey explaining why he choose to travel to the Caribbean.
HOPE YOU DO – CHRIS BROWN
Breezy is back with a heart throb song, including smooth vocals and melodic harmonies to die for! His black and white video takes gives a ‘Smooth Criminal’ MJ vibe and features tons of dancing by the artist.
VROOM (REMIX) – YXNG BANE FT BEENIE MAN
An international dance vibe is always a MUST for your Summer playlist and this tune is a ‘get up and dance’ guarantee. The visuals are shot in paradise Jamaica where you can spot the pair getting down to the tune with air guitar moves!
PRAISE THE LORD (DA SHINE) – A$AP ROCKY FT SKEPTA
Skepta’s UK roots are promoted in this song and the video highlights the urban side of London, representing British youth culture. Alongside this A$AP represents his own hometown showing shots from New York, in the collaboration. Featuring a flute type rift the memorable bop is definitely worth the listen.
WHAT I NEED – HAYLEY KIYOKO FT KEHLANI
Drama and a good love storyline is all this track needs to be the banger it is! It will have you hand clapping and dancing around with its upbeat tempo and vibezy lyrics. The video shows the ups and downs of a couple, road trips and has a ‘you only live once’ feel.
I THOUGHT ABOUT KILLING YOU – KANYE WEST
Although our relationship with Mr West is a tricky one and his controversial statements give fans a love/hate reaction, we can’t deny how many fans have been hyping over his new album, ‘Ye’. This song in particular is an open letter, which references his own battles within his personal life. Through the album he talks of how his words affected his wife Kim Kardashian-West and draws on other social issues. The album artwork also features the statement, ‘I hate being Bi-Polar it’s awesome’.
