Key Takeaways
- Gracie Abrams releases her third studio album, 'Daughter From Hell', featuring singles 'Hit the Wall' and 'Look At My Life'.
- Rick Ross and Steve Lacy also release new albums this week, titled 'Set in Stone' and 'Oh Yeah?', respectively.
- Pop star Carly Rae Jepsen's single 'After All' is a highlight of the week’s releases.
This New Music Friday sees a diverse range of artists releasing their latest work. Leading the pack is Gracie Abrams, who has dropped her third studio album titled 'Daughter From Hell'. The album, which includes singles like 'Hit the Wall' and 'Look At My Life', showcases Abrams's growth as an artist with collaborations from longtime collaborator Aaron Dessner and new addition Dan Nigro.
Grammy-winning reggae and dancehall legend Buju Banton also releases his latest project, titled 'Too Too Bad'. Meanwhile, Rick Ross, known for his work in hip-hop, drops 'Set in Stone', while Steve Lacy's 'Oh Yeah?' brings a fresh sound to the music scene with Afro-house influences.
Other notable new releases include Mariah Carey’s 30th-anniversary edition of her album 'Daydream', Masego’s introspective 'Fix Your Face' and Foreigner’s 'In the Eye of the Storm'. The Internet alumni, Steve Lacy and Syd, also release their respective projects, 'Oh Yeah?' and 'Beard'.
Pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen's single 'After All', from her upcoming double album 'Day and Night', is a standout. Other singles include Bella Kay’s poignant 'I Deserve Better' from her debut album 'My Reckless Abandon', and Dexter and The Moonrocks’ harmonica-laced track 'If You Could Talk'.
The week also features new releases from Saucy Santana, Tinashe, Kelly Clarkson, Lil Baby, Pentatonix, Meshell Ndegeocello & Cynthia Erivo, Leon Bridges, Lauren Alaina & Kane Brown, Roy Woods, and Armanii. Each artist brings their unique sound to the New Music Friday lineup.
Billboard invites readers to vote for their favorite new release of the week through a poll on its website. Fans can share their picks or vote in the poll to contribute to the discussion about this exciting new wave of music.
