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A hyper-swung anthem of resilience from Queens rapper and producer, Kumbaya.
Quelle Chris and Navy Blue dig into their dualities on this jagged jazz-anchored selection from Quelle’s new album, DEATHFAME, out today via Mello Music Group, featuring appearances from Pink Siifu, Denmark Vessey, Cavalier, Knxwledge, and more.
Elcamino laces a pristine loop with prime nostalgia on this easy-pulling standout from his new album, Let There Be Light, which is out now via Anti Gun Violence Co.
Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem interrogate celebrity worship and fan culture on this booming highlight from Lamar’s towering TDE finale, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, which is out today, featuring appearances from Sampha, Ghostface Killah, Summer Walker, Alchemist, and more.
bLAck pARty serves up a silky r&b suite as his latest loosie.
MIA GLADSTONE and Matt Martians find a sun-kissed space between drum-and-bass and dreamy bedroom r&b on this ascendant single.
Yaya Bey keeps the singles campaign alive with a sweet and simmering slow-burner.
Leikeli47 unloads on an unfaithful lover on this soulful sprawl from her new album, Shape Up, which is out today via Hardcover and RCA.
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