Enjoy your weekend with these ten music projects.
As the week in music concludes, Hypebeast has curated a list of the finest projects in the latest installment of Best New Tracks.
The featured lineup this week includes prominent releases from artists such as 21 Savage, Kid Cudi, and JAY-Z collaborating with D’Angelo. They have respectively dropped albums named “american dream” and “INSANO,” along with the track “I Want You Forever.” Additional contributions come from Lil Nas X, Ariana Grande, Kali Uchis, Faye Webster featuring Lil Yachty, Four Tet, MGMT, and Benny The Butcher.
21 Savage – “american dream”
After a six-year hiatus, 21 Savage releases “american dream,” a 15-track album accompanying his debut film of the same name. The album, featuring guest appearances from various artists, provides a cohesive narrative of the rapper’s journey, showcasing stellar production and brutally honest storytelling.
Kid Cudi – “INSANO”
Kid Cudi’s delayed album “INSANO” has finally arrived, featuring collaborations with a diverse array of artists. The album boasts artwork by KAWS, using his 2019 painting “IT TAKES WHAT IT NEEDS.”
JAY-Z x D’Angelo – “I Want You Forever”
JAY-Z and D’Angelo team up for their debut collaboration, “I Want You Forever,” a nearly 10-minute track from the soundtrack of “The Book of Clarence.”
Lil Nas X – “J CHRIST”
Lil Nas X returns with “J CHRIST,” his first single in two years, accompanied by a self-directed music video that depicts an inner struggle and triumph of faith over evil.
Kali Uchis – “Orquídeas”
Kali Uchis, who recently announced her pregnancy, releases the Spanish 14-track album “Orquídeas,” featuring collaborations with various artists.
Ariana Grande – “yes, and?”
Ariana Grande makes a solo music comeback with “yes, and?” set to be part of her upcoming seventh album. She is also set to star in the movie adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked.”
Faye Webster x Lil Yachty – “Lego Ring”
Faye Webster collaborates with Lil Yachty on the track “Lego Ring,” which is part of her upcoming album “Underdressed at the Symphony.”
MGMT – “Nothing To Declare”
MGMT debuts “Nothing To Declare,” the latest single from their upcoming album “Loss of Life,” scheduled for release on February 23.
Benny The Butcher – “BRON”
Benny The Butcher offers a preview of his forthcoming album “EVERYBODY CAN’T GO” with the single “BRON,” accompanied by a monochromatic visual.
Four Tet– “Loved”
Four Tet releases – “Loved” as a teaser for his upcoming project, confirming that it will be the first track on the finished album, with details about the release date yet to be revealed.
