Saweetie began the road to her debut album last week with “Hella Pressure,” while Tyla returns to landscape with more great dance music this weekend. NBA Youngboy made it back to the top 10 with his new album, Make America Slime Again, with only two albums away from tying Future for the most No.1 albums by a hip-hop artist.
This summer has been a feast for hip hop fans with acclaimed new music by Freddie Gibbs, Clipse, Travis Scott, and more. Drake, Cardi B, Nas, and Erykah Badu are among the other superstars with anticipated albums set for release this summer. 2025 has been one of the best years in hip hop.
The year has seen the emergence of incredible new artists with music that is a must-hear. From Tyla reigniting her buzz to the Dallas hip hop overloading the landscape to Chelzzz making an introduction, here’s a list of new music you might have missed this week.
Tyla Preps For Sophomore Effort With Dance-Ready ‘WWP
The superstar’s new EP condenses her Grammy-winning momentum into four radiant tracks, fusing Afrobeats, amapiano, pop, and R&B. Featuring Wizkid on “Dynamite,” the project celebrates South African roots and global unity. In under 11 minutes, Tyla delivers a euphoric, summer-ready soundtrack built to move crowds and lift spirits.
Chelzzz Finds A Great “Wifey”
From Detroit’s streets to Atlanta’s stages, CHELZZZ is carving her own lane with grit, honesty, and vision. “Wifey” celebrates loyalty, self-worth, and romantic commitment, blending confident lyricism with melodic hooks over smooth, modern hip-hop production. With books, advocacy plans, and more visuals coming, she’s proving purpose and authenticity outlast hype in hip-hop.
Montana 700 Tells The Story About The Greatest of All Traps
The latest project by the new rap star is a 16-track mixtape that seamlessly blends Southern trap influences with the grit of Dallas. Featuring collaborations with YFN Lucci and Zillionaire Doe, the project explores themes of ambition, survival, and loyalty, reflecting Montana’s journey from the streets to the rap scene.
Trapboy Freddy Takes Us Back To Freddy B
The fan-favorite Texas artist’s return album delivers 18 tracks of more raw and streetwise storytelling. Featuring collaborations with Zillionaire Doe, Lil Jairmy, and Finesse2tymes, the album blends gritty narratives with Southern swagger. Standouts like “Humble Beast” and “Miami Vibes” cement Freddy’s rise in Texas rap.
Lil CJ Kasino Is The Most Hated
A known menace in Texas hip hop, the popular act’s new album delivers 14 tracks of gritty street tales fused with Southern swagger. Featuring collaborations with Sauce Walka, Peso Peso, and Realbleeda, the 38-minute project highlights raw authenticity. Standouts like “Talk is Cheap” and “Ford Tuff” reinforce Kasino’s rising influence in Texas rap.
MB Pee Says F*ck Fame Get Racks
One of the favorites in the New Dallas movement delivers 13 tracks of raw ambition and street grit. Blending trap’s hard-hitting energy with introspective lyricism, the project explores resilience and self-reliance. Standout songs like “Ravens,” “Heavy,” and “No Rap Deal” showcase Pee’s unfiltered voice in modern rap.
Go Yayo Is Ready To Face Whatever As Kill or Be Killed
In 19 tracks, the Fort Worth, Texas, legend provides fans with raw Southern grit and introspective lyricism. Featuring collaborations with Twisted Black and others, the album dives deep into themes of loss, resilience, and survival. Standout songs like “Blood in My Eyes,” “Crippin,” and “Street Dreams” showcase his unfiltered storytelling and street authenticity.
Himothy Chung Honors The Year of The Snake
The emerging star’s latest mixtape spans 16 tracks of sharp, swaggering and introspective storytelling. From the boastful “Minimum Wage” to the pensive “Narcotics,” Chung fuses Southern grit with modern cadence, delivering a precise, versatile statement that cements his rising-star credentials in hip-hop.
I’m Dru Is Here Now And You Can Hate It Or Love It, I’m Here
The Florida artist bursts onto the scene with his latest album, which is an 18-track debut fusing pop-rap, Latin grooves, and melodic hip-hop. Anchored by the million-stream single “FREE SHOW,” the album blends swagger with vulnerability, marking Dru as a charismatic, genre-blurring voice with undeniable mainstream potential.
Luck Is Ready To Prove That It Wasn’t Luck
Virginia-born artist Luck delivers her long-awaited debut is a 17-track fusion of alt-R&B, hip-hop, pop, and rock. With raspy vocals, raw lyricism, and spiritual depth, the project explores love, loss, and self-empowerment—cementing Luck as a fearless new voice forging her own path.
Lexnour Says “You Broke My Heart”
Rising artist unveils a self-produced breakup anthem steeped in betrayal and heartbreak. The track marks his 16th visual drop, adding to a catalog of 20 songs—bolstered by 500K Spotify listeners, 260K YouTube subscribers, and million-view videos.
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