This week's Music Radar highlights unique projects scheduled to be released today across the hip-hop, R&B, and pop genres.
Last week, fans received Eminem's 12th studio album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), which included features from White Gold, Big Sean, BabyTron, and more. The LP dropped alongside OneRepublic's sixth studio album Artificial Paradise.
WMR's list for Friday highlights Childish Gambino's sixth and final studio album Bando Stone & The New World, which is being released as the official soundtrack for his upcoming sci-fi directorial debut. This album will be uploaded to streaming today alongside Denzel Curry's new project King Of The Mischievous South V2.
Weekly Music Radar's Top 10 projects scheduled to be released to DSPs (July 19, 2024)
WMR has selected the following list of albums, mixtapes, and singles that will be distributed to all major streaming platforms today (Friday). Interested fans can find these tracks uploaded on the related artists' Spotify, Apple Music, and other major DSP (Digital Streaming Platforms) profiles.
1) Bando Stone & The New World (Childish Gambino) - Album Release
Childish Gambino has dropped his sixth and final studio album titled after his upcoming sci-fi film Bando Stone & The New World, which will act as the official soundtrack for the movie. The LP was distributed to DSPs today via RCA Records, under an exclusive license from mcDJ Recording.
The soundtrack album's official tracklist was unveiled yesterday and appears to include features from Jorja Smith, Amaarae, Yeat, and more. The complete list of records included on Bando Stone & The New World has been provided below:
- H3@RT$ W3RE M3@NT TO F7¥ (Feat. Amaarae)
- Lithonia
- Survive (Feat. Chlöe)
- Steps Beach
- Got To Be
- Real Love
- In The Night (Feat. Jorja Smith x Amaarae)
- Yoshinoya
- Can You Feel Me (Feat.. Legend)
- No Excuses
- Cruisin' (Feat. Yeat)
- We Are God
- Running Around (Feat. Fousheé)
- Dadvocate
- Happy Survival (Feat. Khruangbin)
- A Place Where Love Goes
2) King Of The Mischievous South V2 (Denzel Curry) - Album Release
Denzel Curry has finally unveiled his highly anticipated sixth studio King Of The Mischievous South V2 on all major streaming platforms. The LP features guest appearances from A$AP Ferg, That Mexican OT, Kenny Mason, Project Pat, Ty Dolla $ign, and more.
The LP was delivered to streaming platforms today via PH Recordings, under an exclusive license to Loma Vista Recordings, and was distributed by Concord. The complete list of records included on King Of The Mischievous South V2's official tracklist has been provided below:
- KOTMS II INTRO (Feat. Kingpin Skinny Pimp)
- ULTRA SHXT (Feat. Key Nyata)
- SET IT (Feat MAXO KREAM)
- HOT ONE (Feat. A$AP Freg x Tiacorine)
- BLACK FLAG FREESTYLE (Feat. That Mexican OT)
- HEADCRACK INTERLUDE (Feat. Kingpin Skinny Pimp)
- G'Z UP (Feat. 2 Chainz x Mike Dimes)
- LUNATIC INTERLUDE
- SKED (Feat. Kenny Mason x Project Pat)
- CHOOSE WISELY INTERLUDE (Feat. Kingpin Skinny Pimp)
- COLE PIMP (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign x Juicy J)
- WISHLIST (Feat. Armani White)
- HIT THE FLOOR (Feat. Skui Mast The Slump God)
- HOODLUMZ (Feat. A$AP Rocky x Playthatboizay)
- KOTMS II OUTRO (Feat Kingpin Skinny Pimp)
3) Yes (Big Sean) - Single Release
After making a guest appearance on Eminem's The Death of Slim Shady, alongside fellow Michigan rapper BabyTron on the song Tobey, Big Sean has dropped a fresh single titled Yes.
The new record was distributed to DSPs via Def Jam Recordings and credits its production to FNZ, Mano, Lil Rich, OG Webbie, Milan Beker, and The-Dream.
4) Life’s A Gamble (Rich The Kid) - Album Release
Rich The Kid has finally dropped his first solo studio album, since his split with Republic Records in 2022, alongside Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign's assisted production on an LP titled Life’s A Gamble. The project was distributed to streaming platforms today via RTK and Gamma.
The project reportedly revolves around Rich recounting the various risks he took in life to attain massive success. This was explained during a recent interview with Billboard magazine, where the rapper stated:
"I had to take the bus to the train station to get to Atlanta. I didn’t have money so I had to take chances investing in myself. To now going to record with Ye and Ty in Saudi. Got a flight and a taxi from the airport. It’s the same hustle."
The following 17 records are included on Rich The Kid's Life’s A Gamble:
- Intro
- Gimme A Second (Feat. Peso Pluma)
- Not In The Mood (Feat. Offset)
- New Chanel (Feat. Rob49)
- Upside Down (Feat. French Montana)
- Back Then
- Louie Coat (Feat. Chief Keef)
- Band Man
- Like Yoga (Feat. BIA)
- Hold On
- Warren Buffet (Feat. Takeoff)
- Gimme A Second 2 (Feat. Peso Pluma x Kanye West x Ty Dolla $ign)
- Keep It Exclusive (Feat. Quavo)
- Sometimes
- No Mileage
- Plain Jane (Feat. Kanye West)
- Rocking And Rolling
5) act iv: f*ckin u again (Usher x 4Batz) - Single Release
After dropping his debut mixtape U made me a st4r back in May, 4Batz is back with a brand new remix of "track 6" from the EP titled act iv: f*ckin u again. The single was announced via a video posted to Batz's social media where he previewed a small part of act iv: f*ckin u again.
On the remix, Batz seemingly teams up with Usher who's had a massive year after headlining the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime show, while his ninth studio album Coming Home topped the Billboard album charts.
6) Mission Control (Logic x T Man the Wizard) - Single Release
Less than two weeks after confirming the complete tracklist for his upcoming ninth studio album Ultra 85, Logic has unveiled a new single titled Mission Control which was distributed to DSPs today via Three Oh One Productions, under an exclusive license to BMG Rights Management.
Logic's Ultra 85 will be uploaded to streaming services on August 9, 2024, and will reportedly include the following records as part of its official tracklist:
- Paul Rodriguez
- Mission Control (Feat. T Man the Wizard)
- Deja Vu (Feat. DJ Drama)
- Glorious Ultra Panavision (Skit)
- Fear
- Favela
- Gardens III
- Ghost in the Machine (Feat. Robert Ivory x ADE)
- Innerstellar
- In Retrospect
- 44ever
- LOVE ME
- Planet Death (Skit)
- Teleport
- Chess (Skit)
- ANTIDOTE (Feat. Zelooperz)
- Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
- Peace Love & Positivity
- City in the Stars (Feat. Robert Ivory)
- Thank You for Believing in Me
7) City Cinderella (JT) - Album Release
JT is set to unveil a new project titled City Cinderella on all streaming platforms today, which will reportedly include features from Stunna Girl, DJ Khalid, and CLIP. The tracklist will also feature a remix of her hit song, OKAY, with an added verse from rapper Jeezy.
The complete tracklist for JT's City Cinderella has been provided below:
- Intro (Hope)
- Brick Talk
- OH (Feat. DJ Khalid)
- Servin'
- DOD
- Lemon Pepper (Feat. Stunna Girl)
- Swang
- 90's Baby
- Uncle Al
- Sideways
- OKAY
- JT Coming
- All Stars (Feat. CLIP)
- Red Flowers
- Star Of The Show
- OKAY - Remix (Feat. Jeezy)
8) One Call (SPINALL x Tyla x Omah Lay) - Single Release
Tyla has been on a spree of featured singles lately, with her most recent record coming on the collaboration titled Jump which featured guest appearances from Gunna and Skillibeng.
The Grammy-winning singer has now teamed up with Nigerian artists, SPINALL and Omah Lay, for a new single titled One Call. The song was delivered to DSPs today via TheCAPMusic, under an exclusive license to Epic Records and Sony Music Entertainment.
9) Ground (Khalid) - Single Release
Singer-songwriter Khalid is preparing for the rollout of his upcoming "Return to Form" album, Sincere, with a new song titled Ground. The single was delivered to streaming platforms today via RCA Records, in conjunction with Right Hand Music Group.
"This album feels like my return to form, and I’m so happy to finally be back!! Can’t wait to do it all over again" - Khalid stated on X (formerly Twitter).
Khalid's upcoming album Sincere is currently scheduled for an August 02, 2024, release date.
10) I Love You So F***ing Much (Glass Animals) - Album Release
English indie rock band, Glass Animals, has finally unveiled their fourth studio album I Love You So F***ing Much. The LP was uploaded to all DSPs today and was distributed to streaming platforms via A Polydor Records and Universal Music Operations Limited.
The complete list of records included in Glass Animals' new album has been provided below:
- Slow Pony
- whatthehellishappening?
- Creature in Heaven
- Wonderful Nothing
- A Tear in Space (Airlock)
- I Can't Make You Fall in Love Again
- How I Learned To Love The Bomb
- White Roses
- On The Run
- Lost in the Ocean
From last week's releases, we did a complete breakdown of Eminem's 12th studio album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) as well as revisited Frank Ocean's debut studio album Channel Orange.