The 8 projects you should stream right now
New releases from JPEGMAFIA, slowthai, Babyface Ray and more.
JPEGMAFIA, EP2!
Prolific as ever, JPEGMAFIA collects seven new songs on EP2!, including the recently released "SUPER TUESDAY!" which made it onto our Songs You Need playlist. The first EP! came at the tail end of 2020.
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slowthai, TYRON
The Northampton rapper follows up his massively acclaimed debut album Nothing Great About Britain. TYRON was preceded by the singles "nhs," "feel away" featuring James Blake and Mount Kimbie, and "CANCELLED" with Skepta, a song we'll almost certainly hear at a Trump rally in 2024.
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The Northampton rapper follows up his massively acclaimed debut album Nothing Great About Britain. TYRON was preceded by the singles "nhs," "feel away" featuring James Blake and Mount Kimbie, and "CANCELLED" with Skepta, a song we'll almost certainly hear at a Trump rally in 2024.
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Babyface Ray, Unfuckwitable
Detroit's Babyface Ray shares seven tracks on his new EP Unfuckwitable with guest verses from Moneybagg Yo, Kash Doll, and EST Gee.
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Django Django, Glowing In The Dark
The fourth album from London retro psych-rockers Django Django has arrived. The new project comes after a remix-filled 2020 from artists like MGMT, Hot Chip, and Busy P.
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Pale Waves, Who Am I?
If that cover art didn't tip you off, Pale Waves are mining '00s alt-rock heavily on their sophomore album. The project was preceded by the songs "Change" (one of our favorite rock songs in November), "She's My Religion," "Easy, and "You Don't Own Me."
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Chris Crack, MIGHT DELETE LATER
In 2020 alone, underground Chicago-based rapper Chris Crack shared five full-length solo projects. MIGHT DELETE LATER is his first of 2021. Mr. Muthafuckin Exquire, Nickelus F, and more feature.
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Claud, Super Monster
Claud made headlines as the first signee to Phoebe Bridgers' label Saddest Factory. However, it's their dreamy indie-pop music, carefully composed yet with a loose charm, that properly warrants the attention. Super Monster, Claud's debut album, is out now.
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Various Artists: Judas and the Black Messiah: The Inspired Album
Here's the soundtrack for Shaka King's biopic on Fred Hampton, assassinated chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party. The project is stacked, featuring music from JAY-Z, Nipsey Hussle, H.E.R., Nas, G Herbo, A$AP Rocky, Lil Durk, and many more.
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