We're deep into the month of August and getting close to September — and summer 2026 has been one for the books! But as this memorable summer comes to a close, we’ve got a lineup of new music to soundtrack your last few weeks of fun in the sun.
Rapsody drops her fifth studio album after some very buzzworthy singles; plus we get a killer remix from Mariah Carey with an assist from Rochelle Jordan. The Harlem legend Tobe Nwigwe is back with heat; as well as new music from French Montana.
We’ve got the latest from Denzel Curry; plus a new track from the captivating Coco Jones and the new album from Jorja Smith. Gangsta rap icon Ice-T drops his first solo album in 20 years, and we also get new music from the soul legend herself, Chaka Khan.
There’s new music from Miles Caton and Lucky Daye and Leon Thomas delivers a standout. Plus the return of Romeo Miller, the debut of Angela Simmons aka Angela Renee, and a banger from Bossman Dlow.
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
MARIAH CAREY FEAT. ROCHELLE JORDAN - “DIDN’T MEAN TO TURN YOU ON” (REMIX)
The music icon Carey teams with the always-engaging Jordan for this reimagined '80s classic. The track celebrates the 25th anniversary of Glitter.
MILES CATON - “LEAN ON“
The single has been teased and rolled out across his social media channels, and it arrtives as a follow-up to his breakout success. The track builds upon his signature gospel-rooted, contemporary soul style.
LUCKY DAYE & LEON THOMAS - “FLY U YOU”
Some greatness is always guaranteed when these two collaborate. This snap-driven track serves as a preview to Lucky Daye's upcoming fourth studio album.
COCO JONES - “LOVE ME THROUGH”
This mid-tempo single is produced by Menardini “Bridge” Timothee, and serves as a follow-up to “Body So Tea.” The lyrics explore raw, unconditional themes of love and devotion.
HUGEL W/GATANO AND SEXYY REDD - “BAD B**CH”
The French powerhouse delivers wild , infectious curveball alongside the raunchy rap queen and Gatano. A Latin house banger.
H3RIZON FEAT. MUNI LONG - “FUTURE SELF” (REMIX)
The rising girl group teams up with the GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and hitmaker for this remix of their breakout single and flirty summer anthem.
D BLOCK W/FRENCH MONTANA - “FULLY LOADED”
This collab features French teaming up with the U.K. rap powerhouse collective. It combines signature East Coast grit and street-heavy delivery with the group’s atmospheric, autotune-laced trap cadence.
BELLY GANG KUSHINGTON - “NO JEWELRY”
Over truck-thumping 808s and the sparse sounds of eagles squawking, the ATL native waxes poetic about his ceaseless entrepreneurial spirit and hustle, carrying over in both his hip-hop career and personal life.
BOSSMAN DLOW - “INTRO”
Continuing his viral momentum from tracks like "Get In With Me" and "Motion Party," Dlow drops this high-energy street anthem about getting money.
LIV EAST - "PROJECTIONS"
Continuing to tease the sultry, seductive world of her debut album, building up to her hotly anticipated headline show at Jazz Cafe this year, the young vocalist affirms her position.
MR EAZI & DRE SKULL - “HIDE YOUR LOVE”
It’s a track that benefits from that throbbing, minimalist riddim—offering an ideal soundbed for Mr Eazi’s playful bedroom come-ons.
MR EAZI & DRE SKULL FEAT. CHAM - “REMEMBER THAT”
A throwback to the minimalist dancehall of the late ‘90s, when spacious riddims soundtracked arsenals of hardcore bashment anthems.
JAYMIN - “ROLLIN”
The hazy, late-night R&B track is an exploration of the space between love and loyalty—and the uncertainty of whether someone is really in it for the long run.
RIO DA YUNG OG - “FINNA DROP (TOUR)
Built on a sinister, bass-heavy Michigan beat, the track is Rio in his element: casually rapping about money, designer clothes, and women with the cool, matter-of-fact delivery.
REX ORANGE COUNTY FEAT. DANIEL CAESAR - “INDECISION”
A soulful collaboration that blends the two artists’ distinctive and signature melodic, soft-pop and R&B styles. This is a single that exposes vulnerability; highlighting themes of hesitation and romantic uncertainty.
JAY WORTHY & GEORGE CLINTON FEAT. LEVEN KALI - “P OF THE WEEK”
West Coast hip-hop meets classic funk on this track, which serves as the third single and track number three from their upcoming collaborative album.
BLU & SNDTRAK - “JESUS”
Sndtrak delivers trunk-rattling bass lines, atmospheric drums, and haunting, textured gospel vocal samples; as Blu drops sharp, intricate rhymes framing creative, vivid concepts.
SON LUX & BILAL - “NOW I’M LISTENING”
Son Lux is known for blending electronic, post-rock, and avant-garde pop. The experimental band teams with the famed singer-songwriter for this new single.
LOUIS YORK - “I FOUND A HOME”
The duo of Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony always delivers the goods. Their new single showcases their considerable skill as sonic craftsmen, while pushing their classic sound forward.
NAV & FROST - “POP MY SH*T”
A high-energy trap single that reunites NAV with his longtime collaborator and day-one friend. An upcoming tour prompted NAV to drop new music, marking a full-circle moment.
KATORI WALKER - “BIGGER PROBLEMS”
The rhymer out of Pasadena is letting you in, as has become a hallmark for Walker. Over soaring, bombastic production, Walker’s tension and frustration is palpable on this anthemic track.
JAYDON - “SUMMER NIGHTS”
Executive-produced with backing from mega (co-founded by L.A. Reid and Usher), this smooth, nostalgic late-summer track leans into classic '90s and 2000s R&B vocal stylings.
TOBE NWIGWE - “DISGUISE”
A stellar single that offers a glimpse into his ambitious conceptual project that connects Houston, Lagos, and London across 12 tracks. With features from Labrinth, Flavour, C.S. Armstrong and more.
CHAKA KHAN - “CURIOUS SUBJECT”
She’s a musical icon, Hall Of Famer and one of the most recognized voices in soul. The legendary singer delivers the third single from her forthcoming album.
FETTY P FRANKLIN W/BANDPLAY - “TRIDENT”
The track combines Franklin’s continued Charlotte-inspired hustle mentality with Bandplay’s signature hard-hitting drums layered over hypnotic melodies, signalling a new creative partnership.
POLO G - “OMG”
The Chicago rapper drops his new single; a catchy late-summer hit featuring a insanely infectious chorus. The melodic trap track focuses on romance and personal vulnerability.
RUSS & A BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE - “RIDER”
After an unreleased version leaked and circulated online for roughly four years, the duo finally officially release this collab. A laid-back, melodic track blending boom-bap-inspired hip-hop percussion with a smooth pop-infused, romantic vibe.
NEW ALBUMS
RAPSODY - ‘GOD GOTTA AFRO AND GOLD HOOPS’
This 16-track project was largely written and recorded in Africa, drawing from a musical landscape shaped by ancestry, spirituality, and cultural pride. With appearances from Malice, George Clinton, and many more.
JORJA SMITH - ‘WHAT ARE THE ODDS’
Her third album brings together UK Garage, Grime, 2-Step and more into an exploration of friendship, grief, betrayal, loneliness, love and self-discovery.
DENZEL CURRY AND KENNETH BLUME- ‘II’
The duo worked on the project armed with simply a SP-404 and an inexpensive microphone. Curry and Blume strip things way down – and they deliver nine tracks of aggressive, intricately worded, densely-packed hip-hop.
DESTIN CONRAD - ‘ROADRUNNER’
His new album explores a blend of alternative, reggae, dancehall, and R&B, serving as a direct homage to his Jamaican roots. The project is inspired by the demanding life of a touring artist—constantly being on the road, performing, and living out of suitcases.
CLEO SOL - ‘GENTLEWOMAN’
The acclaimed English singer and songwriter known for her soothing blend of neo-soul, R&B, jazz, and gospel, and her new album features themes of emotional reassurance, spiritual reflection, and finding inner strength through life's challenge.
BEENIE MAN - ‘EMINENCE’
Produced by Kemar McGregor, the cross-genre project features global stars such as Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, T.I., Ashanti and Mýa — alongside Jamaican icons Vanessa Bling, Shaneil Muir, Kraff, Elephant Man, and more.
MIKE SHABB - ‘SEWASIDE IV’
The Canadian rhymer has built his career on gritty music inspired by East Coast hip-hop with soulful, sample-driven production. His latest project continues his popular Sewaside series.
ICE-T - ‘CRIMINAL MIGRAINE’ (WEB EXCLUSIVE)
Some names need no introduction and some music needs no explanation. One of the most iconic forces in the rap game makes his return after two decades and delivers one of the strongest releases of his career.
THREETWENTY - ‘SEPARATE FROM THE NOISE (SIDE B)’
The husband-and-wife duo of Nigerian-American singer/songwriter Ivana Nwokike and Swedish producer Filip Hunter drop an EP that continues to showcase growth at their own pace.
TYRIQUEORDIE - ‘THIS FEELS ELECTRIC’ (EP)
He has fused up-tempo house beats to his unique flows and lyrics, pushing to formulate his own style of hip-hop. His new EP brings together the sound, perspective and creative ambition that have defined his evolution over the past year.
H3ADBAND - 'BANDBOY' EP
The project gives a fuller look at the artist behind the breakout, bouncing between hard-hitting street records, melodic moments and his animated, personality-packed delivery.
STOIC - ‘PAELLA!’
He steps forward as producer and curator, assembling a cast around a single conceptual vision and positioning himself as a dot-connector.
DIAMOND* - ‘BLING BØI EP 2: HØSTED BY DJ HØLIDAY’ (EP)
He’s enjoying one helluva 2026. Heavy on the YSL affiliations, both professionally and sonically, his new EP serves as further proof that he’s in his moment in what has become a breakout year.
ERIC BELLINGER - ‘ERIC BELLINGER’
A deeply personal project that features themes of fatherhood and marriage. And he’s kept the album lyrically clean– which was inspired by his focus on family. He wanted music that his children could safely hear.
SKILLA BABY - ‘THE PRICE OF FAME’
A 22-track project heavily inspired by survival and ambition after Skilla Baby survived a near-fatal shooting in May 2025, turning trauma into a reflection on the real price of fame.
RANSOM - ‘THE PRICE OF CLARITY’
He’s widely regarded as one of hip-hop's most uncompromising and skilled emcees, and now the spitter has officially released his debut solo album.
JAMS THE FLAVA CHILD & JANSPORT J - ‘LOVE & RESPECT’
They know the heart of boom bap and soulful production very, very well. The rapper out of Chicago, and the producer out of Los Angeles have an undeniable creative synergy that comes through on this collaborative project.
ROMEO MILLER - ‘NEW LANE’
After spending over two decades in the industry, the artist wanted a project that signified a new beginning. Miller himself says this album was inspired by his desire to highlight a new direction in music.
ANGELA RENEE - ‘THE CONVERSATION’
Released under the Ruff Ryders imprint, the debut album from the daughter of Rev. Run has been a long time coming. It was preceded by “Run To” (featuring Jadakiss and Resa), which features spoken word focusing on mental health, faith, and personal growth.
YUNG BLEU - ‘BLEU VANDROSS 4’
Featuring guest appearances from Lil Baby, Fetty Wap and more, the 19-song project delivers as the latest entry and continuation of his popular R&B and hip-hop series.
PARIS JACKSON - ‘HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE’
The daughter of the King Of Pop drops her sophomore album and first project in over six years. Driven by experiences and emotion, and co-produced with Linda Perry.
K-TRAP - ‘TRAPO 2’ (MIXTAPE)
It follows his celebrated 2021 mixtape, bringing back his raw, uncompromising, and abrasive alter ego. Featuring 18 songs spanning both hard-hitting drill and softer, more introspective tracks.
LEON BRIDGES - ‘HAPPINESS ANYTIME: PART 2’ (EP)
The second installment of a unique three-phase rollout for his fifth studio album due in September, the project is produced entirely by J Lloyd-Watson and Lydia Kitto of the British neo-soul/electronic collective Jung.
FATT SMAXK - ‘SMAXK SEASON 3: BANKS HOUSE’
The project brings features from Southern talent including Baby Drill, Bally Babyand SelfMade Bally, doubling down on the hustle flows, street references, and layered beats that pay homage to generations of Atlanta hip-hop.
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