As the first week of March concludes – and hopefully along with the last few days of winter – many of the industry’s most talked about artists continue to drop new music. So, with today being Friday, you know ESSENCE has got you covered.
Today, our roundup of new music includes a new song/video combination from the multi platinum singer and songwriter Khalid, DaBaby and YoungBoy Never Broke Again have gotten together for a collaborative project, Better Than You, and a 19-track, posthumous album from Chicago’s King Von entitled What It Means to Be King was also released. This week’s list also has new music from The Cool Kids, Machine Gun Kelly, The RZA, Popcaan and more.
Check out today’s roundup of new tunes below.
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DaBaby and YoungBoy Never Broke Again – ‘Better Than You’
Fresh off the single “Neighborhood Superstar,” DaBaby and YoungBoy Broke Again drop off their 12-track joint album, Better Than You. You can stream the project HERE.
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King Von – ‘What It Means to Be King’
Today, a bittersweet posthumous album from King Von came out, aptly titled What It Means to Be King. The 19-track release includes features from G Herbo, Lil Durk, Moneybagg Yo, Fivio Foreign, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and more. Listen to it HERE.
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The RZA & DJ Scratch – ‘Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater”
This collaborative effort from The RZA and DJ Scratch, Saturday Morning Kung Fu Theater, is a themed album paying homage to the martial arts flicks they idolized as youths. Check out SNKT HERE.
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The Cool Kids – ‘Before Shit Got Weird’
This week, the duo of Mikey Rocks and Chuck English released the first installment of their triple album, Before Shit Got Weird. The 21-song LP features guest appearances from Chance The Rapper, JID, Guapdad 4000, 6LACK, Larry June and more. Stream the album HERE.
06
Conway the Machine – “Stressed” [Video]
Conway has released the video for “Stressed,” off the album God Don’t Make Mistakes. Watch it HERE.
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Machine Gun Kelly – ‘Lockdown Sessions’
Ahead of his upcoming album, mainstream sellout (slated for release on March 25), Baby Boy Records’ Machine Gun Kelly serves up a new EP, lockdown sessions, out now. Listen to the new project HERE.
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The Game & Kanye West – “Eazy” [Video]
Earlier this week, Kanye West posted a new video for his recent single with the Game, “Eazy.” You can watch the visuals HERE.
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Nigo & Pusha T – “Hear Me Clearly”
Pusha T and Nigo have released the new song “Hear Me Clearly.” This new track comes after the Bape founder’s previous singles “Arya” and “Want It Bad.” Check it out HERE.
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Popcaan – “Skeleton Cartier”
Popcaan dropped a new single, “Skeleton Cartier,” today. The track is released via OVO Sound and will be featured in an upcoming campaign for Drake’s upcoming Nike x Nocta shoe release. Listen to the song HERE.
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Dave – “Starlight”
Check out UK rapper Dave’s new single “Starlight,” HERE.
