Rap stars like Wiz Khalifa, Trippie Redd, and others are bringing that unique hip-hop style back to the forefront this spring. Ye has the industry in a chokehold with his return and the upcoming two-night Sofi concert. However, plenty of emerging acts are making a lot of noise this week.
And with Coachella around the corner, the biggest names in music are beginning to prepare their fans for new releases that will draw them out to the California desert. Coachella, which will be livestreamed on YouTube, always delivers surprises with its memorable performances.
An abundance of new artists surrounds the stadiums and festivals with undeniable debut music. This week featured new accomplishments from established rap acts like DaBaby and Wu-Tang Clan, as well as from several emerging stars introducing themselves. From YTB Fatt debunks his death to Latto’s continued baby announcement to Trippie Redd getting back in the game, here’s a list of new music you might have missed this week.
Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y Reunite To Ride Around With Roofless Records For Drop Tops: Disc 1
This ten-track album is the perfect vibe to cruise down the road in a drop top. A majority of this album was recorded live-streaming on Twitch with fans watching. The focus track “Close Your Eyes” is a chill, melodic track and the perfect intro to set the mood for the listener. This is the first of two albums by the duo, with the second set for release in the near future.
Trippie Redd & Young Thug Make A New “Paperbag Boy”
The new single stacks candy-coated synth arpeggios atop speaker-obliterating 808s, as Ohio-meets-Georgia duo worm their way through the beat’s crevices with sliding melodies. The song’s hook reflects the evolution of the two artists who have inspired a whole new generation of artists. The hook is, “Paperbag boy, rubber band man/Paperbag boy, rubber band man/I’m a tycoon, you a damn fan/Suicide doors, I feel alive again.”
YTB Fatt Proves Everyone Wrong With “I’m Back”
The Houston rap star puts his death rumors to rest in the return single. Proving that he is hard to kill and bulletproof, the return quickly thrust him back into the spotlight. It’s the perfect origin point for newfound fans.
Latto Says It’s Still “Business & Personal (Second Half)”
Big Mama continues to detail her new life on the way and how it won’t stop her from handling business. The pregnancy has made her more ruthless on the mic, like a mother protecting their cub. The Queen of Da Souf really is unstoppable now.
Adina Howard Wants You To “Keep Lookin”
The comeback song is a bold declaration of independence. She rejects a lover who fails to satisfy her emotionally and physically, urging him to keep searching elsewhere. The song reinforces self-worth, confidence, and refusal to settle for less than genuine passion and respect.
Wiz Khalifa, Lettsom Neil, Blaze Gee + MORE New Music You Might Have Missed This Week
S3nsi Molly & Tay Money Apply Pressure “6 In Heels”
The two Dallas rap stars have their own way of “stepping on shit” in the new collaboration. The chemistry is electric, influential, and charismatic. From the goons to the strippers, this track delivers something for everyone.
DDG & Polo G Are “Not Friendly” On New Collab
This compelling collaboration between two renowned rap stars seamlessly merges raw emotion with incisive lyricism, creating an undeniable buzz in the music scene. Throughout the track, the duo courageously tackles themes of distrust, mental strain, and the overwhelming pressures that accompany success, granting listeners an authentic glimpse into their personal experiences. This is not just music; it is an invitation to connect and reflect on the human experience.
Lettsom Neil Pays The “Harvey Price” To Be Successful
The track reflects real-life pressure, ambition, and survival, themes that define the U.K. star’s journey both inside and outside of music. The song captures that mindset: driven by hunger and the determination to change his situation, the track reflects the reality of growing up in environments where it’s easy to lose direction – while choosing discipline and progression instead.
Hustleman Quise Remembers Zee The Wizard With “Wizlivin”
The newly-signed Capitol Records artist celebrates the life of his late friend, Zee The Wizard, with raps about street success, independence, and financial growth. He contrasts hustling in the trap with rap fame, highlighting wealth, designer living, and loyalty. The song emphasizes ignoring critics, staying focused, and turning past struggles into a flashy, self-made lifestyle rooted in ambition and survival.
2BYG Wants You To “Be Mine”
The track taps into throwback R&B with its smooth and sultry beat laced with a tight electric guitar lick. During the verses, the boys get their feelings about a crush, working up the courage to ask, “Can you be mine?” Towering high register harmonies uplift the hook, and they confess, “I know I shouldn’t say it, but baby you’re my favorite.”
Blaze Gee & OT The Real Brings “Hellfire” Before The Summer
The buzzing rapper-and-producer duo’s latest track channels raw aggression and survival. The Springfield rapper reflects on betrayal, street pressure, and inner demons while embracing a hardened mindset. The fiery tone symbolizes anger and resilience, as he warns rivals, asserts dominance, and turns pain into fuel for relentless ambition and self-preservation.
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