Best New Music This Week: Migos, Megan Thee Stallion, Polo G, and More

The best new music this week includes songs from Migos, Megan Thee Stallion, Polo G, Pi'erre Bourne, Don Toliver, Doja Cat, IDK, Tyga, and more.

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This has been a busy week in music. After a long delay, Migos finally delivered their highly-anticipated album Culture III, featuring the hard-hitting single “Modern Day.” Megan Thee Stallion is back with a little help from her alter ego Tina Snow on “Thot Shit.”And Polo G dropped off his new album Hall of Fame with the standout  track “Black Hearted.” This week’s list also includes new tracks from Pi’erre Bourne, Don Toliver, Doja Cat, and many more. 

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Check out Complex’s best new music this week. You can also follow our playlist on Spotify for more of the latest drops in music here

Migos, “Modern Day”

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“Modern Day” is a bar-heavy record from the Migos, featuring Murda Beatz production. Quavo kicks things off with a hard-hitting verse, rapping, “Last time I checked, we was runnin’ the globe/ I’m bout to go fingerfold.” Takeoff follows with an even sharper verse, flexing his wealth and jet-setting. Finally, Offset wraps up the track with an adlib-heavy verse of his own. “Modern Day” appears on Migos’ long-awaited album Culture III

Megan Thee Stallion, “Thot Sh*t”

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Tina Snow is back. Megan Thee Stallion reintroduces her alter ego on “Thot Shit,” a tough record that finds the Houston rapper ripping through verses as she flexes her sex appeal and dismisses the recent wave of hate she’s received from her detractors. “Acting like they ridin’, whole time tryna pass me/ Watchin’ me go through and still tryna drag me/ Actin like you winnin’ if you think about it, actually/ Are they supportin’ you or really just attackin’ me?” Megan spits over OG Parker and LilJuMadeDaBeat production. Make sure you watch the music video, too. It’s one of the year’s best.

Polo G, “Black Hearted”

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“Black Hearted” is a vulnerable song in which Polo G opens up about the struggles he faces in relationships, family, and fame. “I’m fakin’ smiles, I’m hurt inside, can’t let my fans see. They hear me talkin’, but I don’t think they understand me,” he sings on the chorus over a mellow beat. “Black Hearted,” which appears on Polo G’s album Hall of Fame, is already landing big placements on mainstream playlists. 

Pi’erre Bourne f/ Playboi Carti, “Switching Lanes”

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After previewing “Switching Lanes” at Rolling Loud a few years ago, Pi’erre Bourne officially dropped the full version of his collaboration with Playboi Carti. The final version includes the same bouncy hook, but also contains a new verse from Pi’erre. Playboi Carti lays down a rapid-fire verse of his own, in his signature baby voice, rapping, “I’m with my slattt, hold up, and a Kel-Tec/ Yo, Pi’erre, that’s my slatt, hol’ up/ We get crazy, check them stats.” “Switching Lanes” appears on Pi’erre Bourne’s latest project, The Life of Pi’erre 5

Don Toliver, Lil Durk, and Latto, “Fast Lane” 

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“Fast Lane” is a triumphant record that samples Big Tymers’ 2002 track “Still Fly.” Don Toliver floats on the chorus over an uptempo beat, while Latto brags about her status, spitting, “Bet they get the message, I’m the best of the bestest/ Bitch, I get the bag and blow it, you get yours and you strecth it.” Lil Durk finishes strong as he threatens to air out other rappers in the game. “I could put some rappers all on blast, but I ain’t gon’ mention them,” he raps. “Fast Lane” is the latest single from the Fast and Furious soundtrack, which is due June 17. 

Doja Cat, “Need to Know”

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“Need to Know” is a more rap-centric record from Doja Cat, which is a departure from her previous pop hits. On the track, Doja brags about her strong writing skills, rapping, “I don’t play with my pen/ I mean what I write.” Elsewhere on the track, she flaunts her sexuality as she fantasizes about a specific person. “Need to Know” is the third song in the lead-up to Doja Cat’s upcoming album Planet Her, but the rapper tweeted that it was “just something before the next more important single comes out.”

SAINt JHN & SZA, “Just For Me” 

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“Just For Me” is a dreamy record that unites SAINt JHN  and SZA. On the track, SAINt JHN takes the lead as he throws himself into love. “I wanna put my heart (She’s just for me)/ I would I wanna fall into your everything, just for me,” he sings. SZA’s velvety vocals steal the show, as she tries to get a hold of reality. “Got my heart in his hand and I’m outta control,” she sings. “Just For Me” appears on the soundtrack for  Space Jam: A New Legacy, due July 16.

Tyga f/ Moneybagg Yo, “Splash” 

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“Splash” is a rowdy, twerk record made for the summer. Sampling 2 Live Crew’s 1986 hit, Tyga rips through the energetic, party beat as he hands out instructions and brags about his women. “I need a break, gotta escape/ She call me Superman, no cape/ Hit it once then I skate, bitch.” Moneybagg Yo is the perfect addition to the track, laying down a raunchy verse that goes along with the theme. The chorus is also extremely catchy. Don’t be surprised if this track comes on during every summer event. 

IDK, “Peloton” 

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“Peloton” is a smooth record that samples The Stylistics’ 1973 soul single “Payback Is A Dog.” On the track, IDK raps about situationships, and though he does have his eye on someone, he doesn’t limit himself to just one girl. “Got the finance on finess and the bitches/ Call my old hoes, Imma thumb-dance with the digits,” he spits. “Peloton” is a summer record perfect for a cookout. The track will appear on IDK’s upcoming album USEE4YOURSELF, which is slated to drop July 9. 

Lorde, “Solar Power”

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After a long hiatus, Lorde is back with “Solar Power,” the lead single from her upcoming album. It’s a mellow, escapist single that finds the singer-songwriter embracing the change in seasons. “I hate the winter, can’t stand the cold/ I tend to cancel all the plans/ But when the heat comes, something takes a hold,” she whispers over guitar strumming. “Solar Power” is a playful song, making you fantasize about taking a trip to the beach. 

EST Gee, “Bigger Than Life or Death”

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“Bigger Than Life or Death” is a gritty track from EST Gee, where the Lousiville rapper takes shot at “internet gangsters.” He questions others’ street cred, while bragging about his own activity, spitting, “Fakin tough, I called his bluff/ Set the bait, kill the wolf/ Your opinion don’t mean nothin’/ you ain’t never slid with us,” After a strings of features with artists like Lil Baby and 42 Dugg, EST Gee is quickly becoming someone to watch this year. 

Emotional Oranges f/ Vince Staples, “Back & Forth”

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“Back & Forth” is a silky record that discusses the tug and pull in a relationship. “I can’t believe we’re in this deep, let me remind you/ On and off and way too often, wastin’ all our time/ You ad I, we ain’t been talkin’, it’s all on my mind,” Emotional Oranges sing. Vince Staples also finds himself entangled in the same cycle, rapping, “No hard feeling, I guess/ Too hard livin’ in stress, livin’ it up/ Heartbroke, still up in love/ Don’t go givin’ it up.” “Back & Forth” is a standout from Emotional Oranges’ new album The Jukebox

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