The Listening: New Lupe Fiasco Remix, Rick Ross Drops “For The Money,” Lizzo Mixtape and More

This week’s new music Friday also features Saweetie, Burna Boy, Teyana Taylor and Nelly.

There’s something about the new music that drops just as vacation season shifts into high gear. That stretch of summer when everyone is hitting the road or booking a flight or simply “taking a day.” There’s no better time to curate a soundtrack.

Lizzo drops her new mixtape, My Face Hurts From Smiling. Meanwhile, as Teyana Taylor delivers the stellar “Bed Of Roses,” her newest single. And Lupe Fiasco cuts through with a new remix of his 2024 single, “Samurai.”

Saweetie teams up with Santa Fe Klan for “Locos;” and we get the latest from Rick Ross, as Rozay drops the heater “For The Money.” There’s even some love this week for the country lovers, as Nelly proclaims his love for Ashanti, as BigXthaPlug reteams with Shaboozey.

Each week, Okayplayer will deliver a roundup of all the latest new heat from some of our favorite artists. Check out the latest offerings below.

NEW SONGS

LUPE FIASCO - “SAMURAI”

Lupe serves up a fire new remix about a year removed from dropping his Samurai album.

SAWEETIE AND SANTA FE KLAN - “LOCOS”

Produced by D.A. Got That Dope and George Prajin, this bilingual banger is a seductive, raw, and emotionally charged anthem for the summer.

RICK ROSS - “FOR THE MONEY”

The BAWSE returns—armed with a scorching Pharrell production and ready-made swagger. The first single from Ross’s forthcoming, currently untitled studio album.

BIGXTHAPLUG FEAT. SHABOOZEY - “HOME”

Following up their hit collaboration “Drink Don’t Need No Mix,” the can’t miss duo relink for this catchy slice of crossover country rap.

BURNA BOY - “DON’T LET ME DROWN”

The Nigerian superstar drops this latest track—another single from the soundtrack of F1: The Movie.

MAVI & SMINO - “POTLUCK”

Mavi is emphasizing creative freedom and inspired collaboration as he teams up with Smino for this new single.

NELLY - "SPIN THE BLOCK"

The superstar out of St. Louis goes full country on his new track—an ode to his rekindled romance with Ashanti.

TEYANA TAYLOR - "BED OF ROSES"

Aren’t you glad she came back to music? Taylor will be dropping a new album on August 22 called Escape Room.

WAKKO THE KID W/SOULJA BOY AND ICEWEAR VEZZO - “BACK IT UP”

The Los Angeles-born rapper teams up with Soulja and Vezzo for his catchy slice of summer party trap.

DARREN WALLER AND JROD - “CHOOSE MYSELF”

The former NFL Pro Bowler-turned-recording artist Waller teams up with producer/vocalist JRod for this new single, a smooth ode to healing and growth.

RAQ BABY - “MENTAL BREAKDOWN”

Having wrapped his run touring with SahBabii on his Resurrection Tour, the kid has also sold out his first-ever headline shows in Chicago and Atlanta.

PAUL WALL AND DJ FRESH - “BLANTONS TONITE”

Paul’s seasoned southern delivery combined with Fresh’s soulful and versatile production makes for hip-hop perfection. A natural blend of the two pros.

BLOOD ORANGE, “THE FIELD”

Dev Hynes returns with his first track in three years—which also features The Durutti Column, Tariq Al-Sabir, and Daniel Cesar.

J.P. - “SERENITY”

The fans are eagerly waiting for an album. This is a gorgeous track that showcases just how much the Milwaukee-bred artist has grown since he broke through.

BBYKOBE - “FRIENDS”

A darkly melodic banger. His gifts as a writer and producer are always front-and-center, and stand out on this new single.

IDK AND CORDAE - “PRINCE GEORGE”

A personal look at what it means to outgrow what you’ve always called home, this track features the two DMV products reuniting for an ode to PGC.

T-PAIN AND DREEZY - “TOXIC”

The duo tag team this catchy midtempo groover. Their chemistry is undeniable on this smooth and slinky earworm.

New Albums

Lil Double 0, 'Agent 0'

His second project of the year following IOU1 back in April, Double 0 delivers signature Memphis sounds. Its setting the tone for the upcoming three-part series.

GASHI, 'The Killah Whales Of Gotham'

With features from G-Eazy, Jimi Banks, and Caskey, the NY product is reaching back to go forward into a new era of artistic freedom.

BLP KOSHER, ‘Brackish’

This is what “eclectic” sounds like. There’s a Kodak Black feature; Benny the Butcher rapping over a DJ Premier beat—and new collabs with BabyTron and 1900Rugrat.

KEVIN ABSTRACT, ‘Blush’

Released via his newly formed label Juno, the project fuses household names like Dominic Fike, JPEGMAFIA, and Danny Brown, with young Houston talents like Love Spells and Derby.

LIZZO, ‘My Face Hurts From Smiling’

With well-documented life and career changes, the Grammy winner delivers her most uncompromising set in the form of a surprise mixtape.

RUSS, ‘Wild’

He’s always followed his own musical compass and it’s guided him into various directions. This time around, the multitalented artist out of Atlanta is going inward.

B JACK$, ‘No Guest List’

The Jersey rapper drops this full-length with a strong set of tracks that reveal how accomplished he has become as a craftsman – with assists from Zeddy Lee and Cash Cobain.

BEKAR, ‘Alba’

The French rap star stands out with an against-the-grain approach, and delivers the goods on this bottom-heavy set.

BKTHERULA, ‘LUCY’

She has some of the most refreshingly unique songwriting in music. Her distinct flow and outside-the-box artistry are front and center on this well-crafted set.

PI'ERRE BOURNE, ‘Made In Paris’

His fourth album and follow-up to 2022’s Good Movie, the ambitious project—as the title suggests—was recorded entirely in Paris.

KOTA THE FRIEND, ‘No Rap On Sunday’

Finally getting a wider release after a limited March drop, the project boasts heavy star power from names like Big Sean, Vic Mensa, and Fivio Foreign.

M-DOT & CONFIDENCE, ‘Library of Sound’

Boston lyricist/producer M-Dot is in sync with nuanced producer Confidence on this joint project; a collection of stripped-down, feature-free, classic hip-hop.

PUBLIC ENEMY, ‘Black Sky Over the Projects: Apartment 2025’

Bringing the noise forever. Chuck, Flav and the crew drop a surprise stealth bomb with their latest. (Bandcamp exclusive for 72 hours)

kerri, ‘Don’t Panic’

The Montreal-based indie R&B artist/producer delivers a project all about coming into your own and finally shedding those fears that stifle your spirit.

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