Happy Halloween! As everybody gets ready to put on their most ghastly costumes and go haunting around the neighborhood for candy, there are some new releases to help give you a soundtrack while you’re getting ready.
The long-awaited posthumous Big L album is finally here with some seriously dope guests, and DJ Premier drops his new collaborative project with Ransom. And we get new heat from Big Boi and Phantogram.
Wale is back with a new track alongside Ordeal, and Kodak Black claims he’s Just Gettin’ Started. Armani White drops the seasonally-appropriate There’s a Ghost In My House.
Plus, Bun B gets by with a little help from some of his famous friends, Boldy James drops his latest track, and Offset releases his first album since his high-profile divorce from Cardi B.
Each week, Okayplayer will deliver a roundup of all the latest new heat from some of our favorite artists. Check out the latest offerings in our playlist below:
NEW SONGS
MONALEO & NBA YOUNGBOY - “PUTTING YA DINE” (REMIX)
Monaleo is killing it. The rhymer out of Houston is really on a roll right now. She got the NBA Youngboy co-sign at his show in her hometown — and now Never Broke Again hops on this remix.
WALE & ORDEAL - “CITY ON FIRE”
Two artists bringing the best out of each other is always fun to hear. But this pair sounds especially inspired — in a way that makes you wonder what kinda heat is coming.
FATTMACK - “I ADMIT IT”
Fresh off of joining YoungBoy Never Broke Again onstage in Charlotte, the 19-year-old southern artist drops a new single is another heartfelt anthem that combines his melodic, auto-tuned flows with his signature emotional inflection.
HOODRICH PABLO JUAN - “FIRST DAY OUT”
The Atlanta trap star makes his long-awaited return with a new single and video. It’s his first release following a five-year stint behind bars related to a 2020 RICO case. He’s also celebrating his birthday today.
REAL BOSTON RICHEY - “MR. PAY FOR SH*T” FEAT. BENDADONNN
Tallahassee’s own drops his new single with BenDaDonnn. Following his project Richey Rich, he continues to build momentum as one of Florida’s most exciting voices.
NAVY BLUE - “ORCHARDS”
Following up 2024’s Memoirs in Armour by kicking off a new musical chapter of creative clarity and ascension. Produced by Child Actor, this is a luminous, meditative soundscape.
BUN B FEAT. JUICY J, PROJECT PAT, PIMP C - “EVERYWHERE WE GO”
Bun is on a hot streak. It’s always a moment when you get this much southern rap royalty on a track together. And the posthumous Chad Butler appearance? UGK for life.
BOLDY JAMES & NICHOLAS CRAVEN - “INFRARED DOT COM”
One of the best rapper-producer combos in music. At this point, they’re like two halves of the same brain. The duo drops their new track ahead of the release of Criminally Attached in November.
JAI’LEN JOSEY - “WON’T FORCE YOU”
Her voice is distinct, and her songwriting feels personalized and sincere. The Atlanta-based multi-hyphenate drops this evocative, guitar-driven single as a lead-up to her full-length debut album, Serial Romantic.
TYLER THE CREATOR - “MOTHER”
An old but new track added to the deluxe edition of Chromakopia, Tyler said the tune is inspired by nostalgic yearning and was actually the first song recorded for the album.
PHANTOGRAM W/BIG BOI - “MOVE IN SILENCE”
Their collaborative history is well known and their creative chemistry has always been evident, so it’s no surprise that they can still team up for something as strong as this.
LITHE W/CASH COBAIN - ‘FOR WHAT’
The dark, ominous backdrop conveys as much as the supposed indifference in the hook. A surprisingly subtle slow-roller that takes advantage of the duo’s knack for melodicism.
KEN CARSON - “YES”
Fans knew it was coming after leaked snippets began circulating online. Produced by Clif Shyne, and another drop perfectly timed for Halloween, Carson’s latest feels like apocalyptic chaos.
AUTUMN CORINE - “THE BOTTLE OR ME”
Produced by Jake Angel and inspired by personal experience, the 22-year-old’s new single is an R&B and country hybrid that explores the heartbreak of loving someone torn between affection and addiction.
NEW ALBUMS
BIG L - ‘HARLEM’S FINEST: RETURN OF THE KING’
The late legend is the latest icon to release an album under Mass Appeal’s Legend Has It series, complete with guest spots from Nas, Jay-Z, Mac Miller and Joey Bada$$.
DJ PREMIER & RANSOM - ‘THE REINVENTION’
This is a meeting of two master craftsmen — and it’s a match made in rap fan heaven. You have a producer who has helped shape the sound and history of the genre, with an emcee always hungry to display his lyrical prowess.
PURPLE PASSION - ‘ICEWEAR VEZZO’
The Detroit rapper has a unique ability to make the most out of a moment. Purp returns with his new project. With features from Finesse2Tymes and 2 Chainz.
YODOGG & CARDO GOT WINGS - ‘RAISED BY WOLVES 2’ (MIXTAPE)
A 14-track mixtape with guest appearances from Larry June, Premo Rice, and Nutso Thugn. YoDogg’s sharp bars and storytelling melded with Cardo’s signature hit-making production.
ARMANI WHITE - ‘THERE’S A GHOST IN MY HOUSE’
His new album is bolstered by his own emotional storytelling and some diverse and engaging production. With guest spots from Samara Cyn and T-Pain, it marks a bold new chapter.
SHAD - ‘START ANEW’
A project centered around embracing change, facing loss, and moving into uncertainty with hope. The conclusion in a trilogy of socially conscious works that includes 2018’s A Short Story About a War and 2021’s TAO.
WESTSIDE GUNN - ‘HEELS HAVE EYES 3’
Featuring Benny The Butcher, Stove God Cooks, Rome Streetz, and more. The Buffalo rap legend returns with the third installment of his acclaimed series.
AESOP ROCK - ‘I HEARD IT’S A MESS THERE, TOO’
He’s remained one of hip-hop’s most prolific. A surprise 12-song follow-up to Black Hole Superette, which just dropped in May. A more stripped-down, personalized project.
BIG BOOGIE - ‘PAIN ON PAPER 4’
The Memphis rhymer has returned with the fourth installment of his popular series. Pure Dirty South energy that hearkens back to the early 2000s. There’s even a Lil Jon feature.
CHUCKYY - ‘BLOODBATHH VOL. 2: VIOLATE WE DEMONSTRATE' (EP)
Another Halloween-themed drop that’s become an unofficial tradition. If you needed the perfect soundtrack for your spooky party—this is it.
KNUCKS - ’FINE AFRICAN MAN’
Staying true to your artistic core while challenging yourself to grow can be a tricky balancing act. The rapper out of the U.K. has proven himself to be one of the more creative emcees amongst his peers.
KODAK BLACK - ‘JUST GETTING STARTED’
The title can be interpreted many different ways. But the Florida rapper returns with his latest — and carrying the baggage of some high-profile struggles.
LIL BUSHWICK - ‘LIL BUSHWICK’
The son of late Geto Boys legend Bushwick Bill drops this horrorcore-themed release that echoes the shock of his famous father’s early music.
OFFSET - ‘HAUNTED BY FAME’
He’s endured the breakup of his platinum-selling group, the death of his former bandmate and the dissolution of his high-profile marriage. This is a man with a lot to get off of his chest.
SABA - ‘COFFEE!’
A little bit lowkey and a little bit lo-fi. A surprise drop that feels almost experimental in nature and an interesting indicator of a possible shift in sound.
FEARDORIAN AND OSQUINN - 'TMB'
A hazy, warped cut that connects the two producer/artists with Atlanta and Baltimore pedigrees. A good indicator of what they’re capable of going forward — because a collaborative album is on the way.
LLOYD BANKS - ‘HHVI: THE SIX OF SWORDS’
He’s long been an underrated lyricist and writer. The sixth installment of the Queens rapper’s Halloween Havoc series, this new project features 16 songs and could be his most fully realized entry.
TREVOR JACKSON - ‘GOODBYE’
Following last month’s I Love You EP, the multi-hyphenate artist and actor drops the second installment in his I Love You, Goodbye series — an ode to the passion and pain of love and connection.
