Music Weekly Round Up: Ashanti, Fat Joe, Kota the Friend & MORE

“235 (2:35 I Want You)”: Ashanti

GENRE: R&B/Soul

‘Lyrics to GO, Vol.2’: Kota The Friend

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

MIXTAPE FAVES: “Clinton Hill”, “Luke Cage”, “200 Dollars”, and “Apologies”

Listen to Lyrics to GO, Vol. 2 on Spotify. Kota the Friend · Album · 2021 · 10 songs.

“New Love”: Silk City ft. Ellie Goulding, Diplo & Mark Ronson

GENRE: Dance

“Take Me Higher”: Robin Thicke

GENRE: R&B/Soul

“Lifestyle”: Jason Derulo ft. Adam Levine

GENRE: Pop

“Sunshine (The Light)”: Fat Joe & DJ Khaled ft. Amorphous

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

‘PARANOIA’: Maggie Lindemann

GENRE: Alternative

EP FAVES: “Knife Under My Pillow”, “Scissorhands”, and “Loner”

Listen to PARANOIA on Spotify. Maggie Lindemann · Album · 2021 · 8 songs.

“8 Bands” (Remix): LaTheGoat ft. Rick Ross & Jermaine Dupri

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

‘Ayra Starr’: Ayra Starr

GENRE: Afrofusion

EP FAVES: “Away” and “Sare”

Listen to Ayra Starr on Spotify. Ayra Starr · Single · 2021 · 5 songs.

“Lo Vas A Olvidar”: Billie Eilish & ROSALÍA

GENRE: Pop

“Southy Love” (Video): Peruzzi ft. Fireboy DML

GENRE: Afrobeats

“Neva Said It”: Mozzy

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

‘Cool & Easy’: Sammy Johnson

GENRE: Reggae

ALBUM FAVES: “Come a Little Closer”, “It’s Alright”, “For Your Love”, “Could You Be”, and “Cool & Easy”

Listen to Cool & Easy on Spotify. Sammy Johnson · Album · 2021 · 10 songs.

“The Business, Pt. II”: Tiësto & Ty Dolla $ign

GENRE: Dance

“Ghetto Love Birds”: Yung Bleu

GENRE: R&B/Soul/Rap

‘Can You Hear Me Now?’: ELIO

GENRE: Pop

EP FAVES: “Charger” and “When U Saw Love”

Listen to Can You Hear Me Now? on Spotify. ELIO · Single · 2021 · 7 songs.

“Good Vibes (Za)”: Wale

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

‘New Wave’: Bow Anderson

GENRE: Pop

EP FAVES: “New Wave” and “Heavy”

Listen to New Wave EP on Spotify. Bow Anderson · Single · 2021 · 6 songs.

“The Hurt Business” (Remix): Westside Gunn, Smoke DZA & Wale ft. M V P

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

‘Grown-ish’: LOVA

GENRE: Pop

ALBUM FAVES: “Own Worst Enemy”, “Jealous Of My Friends”, “Black Converse”, “Lame”, and “Lonely Ones”

Listen to Grown-ish on Spotify. LOVA · Album · 2021 · 9 songs.

“Nasty”: Rich The Kid, Flo Milli, Mulatto & Rubi Rose

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

Music Weekly Round Up: Justin Bieber & Chance the Rapper, Sam Smith, Alicia Keys & MORE

“Holy”: Justin Bieber ft. Chance the Rapper

GENRE: Pop Gospel

‘Dur&’: Durand Bernarr

GENRE: R&B/Soul

ALBUM FAVES: “Melody”, “Stuck” ft. Ari Lennox, “Gratitude, “Volume” ft. KAYTRANDA, and “Summons”

Listen to Dur& on Spotify. Durand Bernarr · Album · 2020 · 13 songs.

“Money Mouf”: Tyga ft. Saweetie & YG

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

‘Heaven & Hell’: Ava Max

GENRE: Pop

ALBUM FAVES: “H.E.A.V.E.N”, “Kings & Queens”, “Tattoo”, “Rumors”, and “Sweet but Psycho”

Listen to Heaven & Hell on Spotify. Ava Max · Album · 2020 · 15 songs.

“Hot Stuff” (Remix): Kygo & Donna Summer

GENRE: Disco/EDM

“In My Bed” (Video): Rotimi ft. Wale

GENRE: R&B/Soul

“Me Gusta”: Anitta ft. Cardi B & Myke Towers

GENRE: Brazilian Pop

“Mrs. Whoever”/ “Something in the Water”: Saba ft. Denzel Curry

GENRE: Alternative Rap

Listen to Mrs. Whoever / Something in the Water on Spotify. Saba · Single · 2020 · 2 songs.

“BGE”: RILEY

GENRE: R&B/Soul

“Diamonds”: Sam Smith

GENRE: Pop

‘Code Red’: Moneybagg Yo & Blac Youngsta

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

MIXTAPE FAVES: “New Chain” ft. Yo Gotti, “Blind”, “Said Sum” (Remix) ft. City Girls & DaBaby, and “SRT” ft. BIG30 & Pooh Shiesty

Listen to Code Red on Spotify. Moneybagg Yo · Album · 2020 · 13 songs.

“Dead Man Walking”: Brent Faiyaz

GENRE: R&B/Soul

“Abracadabra" (Video): BOJ, Davido & Mr Eazi

GENRE: Afro-Pop

“Mood Swings" (Remix): Pop Smoke ft. Lil Tjay & Summer Walker

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

“HMU”: Sevyn Streeter

GENRE: R&B/Soul

“ZTFO” (Video): Big Sean

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

“Debut”: Asha Gold

GENRE: Pop

‘Young Jefe 3’: Shy Glizzy

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

ALBUM FAVES: “Feel The Vibe” ft. Meek Mill, “Right or Wrong” ft. Lil Uzi Vert, and “Like That” ft. Jeremih & Ty Dolla $ign

Listen to Young Jefe 3 on Spotify. Shy Glizzy · Album · 2020 · 18 songs.

‘ALICIA’: Alicia Keys

GENRE: R&B/Soul

ALBUM FAVES: “Underdog”, “3 Hour Drive” ft. Sampha, “Show Me Love” ft. Miguel, and “Good Job”

Listen to ALICIA on Spotify. Alicia Keys · Album · 2020 · 15 songs.

‘Oakland Nights’: Kamaiyah & Capolow

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

ALBUM FAVES: “Players Club”, Digits”, “Oakland Nights” ft. Keak da Sneak, and “Undercover”

Listen to Oakland Nights on Spotify. Kamaiyah · Album · 2020 · 10 songs.

“It’s OK If You Forget Me”: Astrid S

GENRE: Pop

‘Poetic Pain’: Toosii

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

ALBUM FAVES: “Sinners Prayer”, “Right Now”, “Sapiosexual”, “Poetic Pain” and “Love Cycle” - Summer Walker

Listen to Poetic Pain on Spotify. Toosii · Album · 2020 · 17 songs.

“Mad World”: Pentatonix

GENRE: Pop

‘Virgo World’: Lil Tecca

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

ALBUM FAVES: “Our Time”, “When You Down” ft. Lil Durk & Polo G, “Back It Up”, and “True to the Game” ft. Guwop Reign

Listen to Virgo World on Spotify. Lil Tecca · Album · 2020 · 19 songs.

“No Stress”: Wizkid

GENRE: Afrobeats/R&B

“hooligan” / “sons & critics”: Baby Keem

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

Listen to hooligan / sons & critics on Spotify. Baby Keem · Single · 2020 · 2 songs.

“High Tide, Low Tide”: Parson James

GENRE: Pop

Wale's 6th Studio Album 'Wow... That's Crazy' Has Arrived

Wale’s sixth studio album is a candid reflection from the Nigerian American rapper. The album is accented with features from Jeremih, Jacquees, Kelly Price, Megan Thee Stallion, Mannywellz, Ari Lennox, Boogie, 6LACK, Bryson Tiller, Lil Durk, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, and Pink Sweat$. 

Wale remains authentic and divulges his experiences in the music industry and not receiving the support and recognition that he deserves. Despite this, Wale continues to persevere and fuel his appetite and love for poetry and music. His words span far beyond a quick single and instead formulate projects that are all timeless. 

He’s confident and self assured that he is one of the greatest of all time. And you could get with it now or continue to miss out. Honestly, Wale’s writing skills are immaculate. Wale proved long ago that he’s a true lyrical genius who’s consistency is unmatched. 

This album discusses love, loneliness, depression, anxiety, ptsd, body dysmorphia, black excellence and of course turning up! Wale also addresses how his personality is perceived by others for simply being open about his feelings as a human being. Most notably, Wale’s transparency about mental wellness as a Nigerian American speaks volumes. Considering that culturally these are topics that are often swept under the rug. 

Wale’s sixth album will leave you feeling full, seen, and heard. This album is a gift in itself, that Wale continues to share with the world for those that are ready to listen. 

You can buy, stream, and download the album here as well as down below! 

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