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13-06-2025
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Friday Music Guide: New Music From J-Hope & GloRilla, Lil Tecca, Gunna and More
Billboard's Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday's most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond. This week, J-Hope kills it with GloRilla, Lil Tecca extends his viral success and Gunna makes a dramatic return. Check out all of this week's picks below: More from Billboard Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Head to Florida for Stanley Cup Final Twenty One Pilots Drop New Single, 'The Contract,' Detail North American Tour Dates j-hope Heads to Memphis to Recruit GloRilla for 'Killin' It Girl' Single: Listen j-hope feat. GloRilla, 'Killin It Girl' As the BTS members complete their mandated military services and their millions of fans wonder what will come next for the globe-conquering group, j-hope is enjoying a nice little run of solo singles right now: following 'Sweet Dreams' with Miguel and 'Mona Lisa,' 'Killin' It Girl' takes a time machine back to early 2000's hip-hop percussion, with j-hope flexing over the beat and GloRilla crashing the party midway through. Lil Tecca, Lil Tecca's Dopamine kicks off with 'Dark Thoughts' and 'OWA OWA,' a pair of sample-heavy singles that have recently gone viral and reinvigorated the New York rapper's commercial prospects — yet his fifth album sounds more self-assured than his previous output, with Tecca using his recent success as a springboard to refine his aesthetic instead of freezing in the face of expectation. Gunna, 'Won't Stop' An artist as prolific as Gunna typically doesn't wait until June for his first release of a calendar year, but 'Won't Stop' follows up last year's One of Wun with three minutes of calm determination, as if the rapper had been waiting for the right moment to once again strike; the single artwork depicts an ancient, decaying clock, a nod to how long Gunna believes his reign will last. Mark Ronson & RAYE, 'Suzanne' From Amy Winehouse to Miley Cyrus to Lykke Li, Mark Ronson has always excelled when presenting a magnetic female singer with a rich sonic tapestry, and 'Suzanne,' his new single with 'Escapism' star RAYE, provides her soaring voice with big-band opulence, creating a throwback soul-pop track that still sounds like it could very well crack pop radio rotations today. Brandon Lake, Is Brandon Lake ready to be the mainstream face of contemporary Christian music? After 'Hard Fought Hallelujah,' his absorbing team-up with Jelly Roll, cracked the Hot 100 chart, new album King of Hearts has primed the gruff-voiced, deeply passionate singer-songwriter for a much wider audience, with further collaborations on the full-length still allowing his solo spirit to make a lasting impression. Editor's Pick: Zara Larsson, 'Midnight Sun' Although Zara Larsson has enjoyed a winding career over the past decade, her finest moment remains her hit MNEK collaboration 'Never Forget You' — and fortunately, her upcoming album Midnight Sun, including the quiet-storm title track, was created alongside MNEK, as the studio polymath once again provokes the most immediate hooks out of the Swedish pop star. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
09-06-2025
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Mariah Carey's ‘Type Dangerous' Tops This Week's Favorite New Music Poll
Mariah Carey's 'Type Dangerous' tops this week's new music poll. In a poll published Friday (June 6) on Billboard, music fans chose the superstar singer's latest single as their favorite new release of the week. More from Billboard Friday Music Guide: New Music From Sabrina Carpenter, Lil Wayne, Addison Rae, Turnstile & More Kylie Minogue Joins Prestigious '21 Club' at London's O2 Arena Kevin Parker Previews New Tame Impala Music During Barcelona DJ Set The confident, percussion-heavy track pulled in nearly 70% of the vote, outpacing new music from Sabrina Carpenter ('Manchild'), Ed Sheeran ('Sapphire'), KATSEYE featuring Ice Spice ('Gnarly' remix), Addison Rae (Addison) and Lil Wayne (Tha Carter VI). 'Type Dangerous' marks Mimi's first proper single in years, and it arrives with all the signature flair Lambs have come to expect. 'Looking for the dangerous type,' Carey croons. 'I like them dangerous/ That's my type/ I said I love them dangerous.' The five-time Grammy winner last released an album in 2018 with Caution, which reached at No. 5 on the Billboard 200. In the days leading up to the new single's release, Carey teased fans on social media with a glamorous clip of herself in a luxury car, soundtracked by a mystery song. The video also showed a license plate reading 'MC16' — a possible hint at her 16th studio album. Since Caution, Carey has kept busy with annual 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' celebrations, as well as anniversary reissues of her most iconic work. Most recently, she marked the 20th anniversary of The Emancipation of Mimi with an expanded two-disc set featuring remixes, bonus tracks and a cappella versions. Coming in second in the poll was Carpenter's 'Manchild,' which earned 19% of the vote. The track is her first new release since the deluxe edition of Short n' Sweet dropped in February. Check out the full poll results below and head to Billboard's Friday Music Guide for more must-hear releases. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
04-06-2025
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Fans Choose Ava Max's ‘Lovin Myself' as This Week's Favorite New Music
Ava Max's 'Lovin Myself' tops this week's new music poll. In a poll published Friday (May 30) on Billboard, music fans chose the pop singer's latest single as their favorite new release of the past week. More from Billboard Friday Music Guide: New Music From Miley Cyrus, Lorde, Tate McRae and More Cynthia Erivo Opens Up About Her Queerness: 'The More Yourself You Are, The Better Understanding Starts to Happen' The Roots Apologize to Fans After First Day of 2025 Roots Picnic Marred By Long Lines: 'Safety Will Always Be Our Number 1 Priority' 'Lovin Myself' brought in 57% of the vote, beating out new releases from artists like Tate McRae ('Just Keep Watching'), Miley Cyrus (Something Beautiful), Lorde ('Man of the Year'), Leon Thomas (MUTT Deluxe: HEEL), Yeule (Evangelic Girl Is a Gun), and others. 'Lovin Myself' doubles down on Max's streak of self-empowerment, with the singer declaring, 'I don't need nobody, I'm lovin' myself!' as warm synths rain down on her voice. Max revealed in early May that her third album, Don't Click Play, will be arriving on Aug. 22. The forthcoming set features lead single 'Lost Your Faith.' The album cover sees Max braving the heat within a triangle of fire, her hands gripping its burning edges — perhaps a visual metaphor for the fire-emoji energy she wants listeners to feel when they hit play. The triangle itself resembles the familiar symbol for a play button. In April, she directed fans to a site disguised as an online petition that cleverly teased an unreleased track. Don't Click Play follows 2023's Diamonds & Dancefloors (which reached No. 34 on the Billboard 200) and 2020's debut Heaven & Hell (which peaked at No. 27 and featured her breakthrough single 'Sweet But Psycho,' a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2018). Placing second in the poll was Tate McRae's 'Just Keep Watching', which received nearly 15% of the vote. The fast-moving club track is featured in the F1 film soundtrack. Check out the full results of this week's poll below and visit Billboard's Friday Music Guide for more must-hear releases. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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Friday Music Guide: New Music From Rihanna, Morgan Wallen, Jin & More
Billboard's Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday's most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond. This week, Rihanna unveils a summer Smurf jam, Morgan Wallen pulls back the curtain and Jin continues his solo momentum. Check out all of this week's picks below: More from Billboard The Weeknd Says Tom Cruise 'Lip Sync Battle' Helped Him Score First Hot 100 No. 1 in 'Tonight Show' Preview Bad Bunny Reveals His Big Summer Plans in 'SNL' Promos: 'Doing Awesome Stuff' Nick Jonas Thinks His Broadway Role Could Be Helping the Knicks' NBA Playoff Run: 'Coincidence? I Think Not' Rihanna, 'Friend of Mine' While Rihanna is no stranger to the soundtrack single, 'Friend of Mine,' from the upcoming Smurfs film, does not function like a shiny product for kid's movie — instead, the song thumps and shimmers with club-ready propulsion, as Rihanna lets the percussion take center stage and serves up what sounds like a long-lost, long-awaited summer jam. Morgan Wallen, At 37 songs and nearly two hours, I'm the Problem pushes Morgan Wallen's mega-sprawling approach to full-length projects to a new limit — but if it ain't broke, then the decade-defining, stadium-commanding country superstar has no reason to fix it, as his latest marks another rustic, self-examining storytelling extravaganza brimming with multi-song runs to be appreciated by different types of listeners. Jin, Six months after making his solo bow with Happy, Jin has quickly returned with Echo — but instead of feeling like a continuation of that debut project, the BTS member has already moved on to vibrant new sounds and ideas, ranging from the stately romance of opener 'Don't Say You Love Me' to the punk-inflected YENA collaboration 'Loser,' the latter making good use of the cowbell. Lola Young, 'One Thing' 'Everbody wants to know ya / But me? I only want one thing,' Lola Young declares on new single 'One Thing,' a slinky sex jam that showcases Young's ability to oscillate between commanding and yearning; following the smash confessional 'Messy,' the ascendant pop star wields this follow-up with hedonistic glee, as if she's ratcheting down the stakes to have some hard-earned fun. Avicii, Avicii's 2018 passing still feels crushing all these years later, yet his musical legacy has remained towering in his absence; Avicii Forever — a new compilation featuring the producer's biggest hits, essential tracks and one unreleased single, 'Let's Ride Away' featuring Elle King — underlines his sonic impact and acts as a handy first step for casual fans looking to dive deeper. Sebastian Yatra, The title of Sebastian Yatra's new album, Milagro, refers to a miracle that can occur thanks to a slight change in perspective; the idea defines the follow-up to 2022's Dharma +, as the singer-songwriter tweaks his lyrical approach to dig deeper into ideas of faith, emotional availability and communication across generations, while still providing plenty of melodic heft. Laufey, 'Tough Luck' 'I wanted to reveal an angrier side of myself — a side that this unfortunate relationship brought out in me,' Laufey says of her new single, 'Tough Luck,' in a press release. To preview upcoming album A Matter of Time, the rising singer-composer lets her frustration simmer above sighing harmonies and ornate string arrangements, producing a beautifully mad opening shot. Editor's Pick: Rico Nasty, After spending the majority of her career exploring the ways in which rock music can inform her hip-hop, Rico Nasty pushes toward full-throated pop-rock at times on Lethal, displaying her voice with a newfound vulnerability and expanding her aesthetic in impressive ways; considering that several songs on the new album don't reach the two-minute mark, Lethal zips by with verve and energy, and sets up an exciting future for Rico. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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16-05-2025
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Friday Music Guide: New Music From Rihanna, Morgan Wallen, Jin & More
Billboard's Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday's most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond. This week, Rihanna unveils a summer Smurf jam, Morgan Wallen pulls back the curtain and Jin continues his solo momentum. Check out all of this week's picks below: More from Billboard The Weeknd Says Tom Cruise 'Lip Sync Battle' Helped Him Score First Hot 100 No. 1 in 'Tonight Show' Preview Bad Bunny Reveals His Big Summer Plans in 'SNL' Promos: 'Doing Awesome Stuff' Nick Jonas Thinks His Broadway Role Could Be Helping the Knicks' NBA Playoff Run: 'Coincidence? I Think Not' Rihanna, 'Friend of Mine' While Rihanna is no stranger to the soundtrack single, 'Friend of Mine,' from the upcoming Smurfs film, does not function like a shiny product for kid's movie — instead, the song thumps and shimmers with club-ready propulsion, as Rihanna lets the percussion take center stage and serves up what sounds like a long-lost, long-awaited summer jam. Morgan Wallen, At 37 songs and nearly two hours, I'm the Problem pushes Morgan Wallen's mega-sprawling approach to full-length projects to a new limit — but if it ain't broke, then the decade-defining, stadium-commanding country superstar has no reason to fix it, as his latest marks another rustic, self-examining storytelling extravaganza brimming with multi-song runs to be appreciated by different types of listeners. Jin, Six months after making his solo bow with Happy, Jin has quickly returned with Echo — but instead of feeling like a continuation of that debut project, the BTS member has already moved on to vibrant new sounds and ideas, ranging from the stately romance of opener 'Don't Say You Love Me' to the punk-inflected YENA collaboration 'Loser,' the latter making good use of the cowbell. Lola Young, 'One Thing' 'Everbody wants to know ya / But me? I only want one thing,' Lola Young declares on new single 'One Thing,' a slinky sex jam that showcases Young's ability to oscillate between commanding and yearning; following the smash confessional 'Messy,' the ascendant pop star wields this follow-up with hedonistic glee, as if she's ratcheting down the stakes to have some hard-earned fun. Avicii, Avicii's 2018 passing still feels crushing all these years later, yet his musical legacy has remained towering in his absence; Avicii Forever — a new compilation featuring the producer's biggest hits, essential tracks and one unreleased single, 'Let's Ride Away' featuring Elle King — underlines his sonic impact and acts as a handy first step for casual fans looking to dive deeper. Sebastian Yatra, The title of Sebastian Yatra's new album, Milagro, refers to a miracle that can occur thanks to a slight change in perspective; the idea defines the follow-up to 2022's Dharma +, as the singer-songwriter tweaks his lyrical approach to dig deeper into ideas of faith, emotional availability and communication across generations, while still providing plenty of melodic heft. Laufey, 'Tough Luck' 'I wanted to reveal an angrier side of myself — a side that this unfortunate relationship brought out in me,' Laufey says of her new single, 'Tough Luck,' in a press release. To preview upcoming album A Matter of Time, the rising singer-composer lets her frustration simmer above sighing harmonies and ornate string arrangements, producing a beautifully mad opening shot. Editor's Pick: Rico Nasty, After spending the majority of her career exploring the ways in which rock music can inform her hip-hop, Rico Nasty pushes toward full-throated pop-rock at times on Lethal, displaying her voice with a newfound vulnerability and expanding her aesthetic in impressive ways; considering that several songs on the new album don't reach the two-minute mark, Lethal zips by with verve and energy, and sets up an exciting future for Rico. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
