Best New Music This Week: Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Roddy Ricch, Tinashe, and More

The best new music this week includes songs from Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Roddy Ricch, Tinashe, Buddy, Bad Bunny, Dua Lipa, John Mayer, and more.

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New month, new music. This week, Lil Baby and Lil Durk connected on their highly anticipated album The Voice of the Heroes, featuring the Travis Scott-assisted single “Hats Off.” Roddy Ricch reconnected with Mustard on the smooth track “Late at Night.” And Tinashe linked with Buddy for their danceable summer record “Pasadena.” Ty Dolla Sign, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny, and Brockhampton also released new music. 

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Check out Complex’s best music of the week below. And follow our playlist on Spotify for the latest music drops here

Lil Baby & Lil Durk f/ Travis Scott, “Hats Off”

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“Hats Off” is an immediate hit from Lil Baby and Lil Durk where the duo rap over an eerie beat courtesy of YoungTN and Chi Chi. They assume the essence of mob bosses as they rap about distinguishing between the real and the fake. “We just a family, we never recruitin’/ Clique full of killas, we choosin’ to shoot em,” Lil Durk raps. Travis Scott also slides in for a memorable verse, rapping, “After this drop, then it’s only a label/ You see the crosses surroundin’ the table/ But never crosses, we flip ya alfredo.” “Hats Off” is a standout from Lil Baby and Lil Durk’s joint project The Voice of the Heroes.

Roddy Ricch, “Late at Night”

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On “Late at Night,” Roddy Ricch joins forces with Mustard once again. This time, the rapper and producer duo slow things down for a late-night vibe, fitting for the song’s title. On the track, Roddy slides on the beat as he harmonizes about relationships. “Late at night/Kiss me in the mornin’ or late at night,” he sings on the chorus. “Late at Night” is a change in pace for Roddy Ricch and Mustard, who previously released more hype songs like “Ballin” and “High Fashion.” Nevertheless, “Late at Night” is a solid record that showcases Roddy’s growing versatility. 

Tinashe & Buddy, “Pasadena” 

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“Pasadena” is a danceable record with rambunctious energy, thanks to the chanting in the background. On the track, Tinashe lays down soft vocals as she lets loose and celebrates the good vibes and summer weather. “Now more than ever life is all what you make it/ I got a vision of a perfect night,” she sings. Buddy is the perfect verse to complement the single. He’s smooth and bouncy, rapping, “Never been the type that wanna be right/ I wanna live life/ Some say I’m psycho but this shit here go in cycles.” “Pasadena” is Tinashe’s first single of the year. 

Ty Dolla Sign f/ Jack Harlow & 24kGoldn, “I Won”

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“I Won” is a triumphant record with a hypnotic beat, in which Ty Dolla Sign connects with newcomers Jack Harlow and 24kGoldn. Jack Harlow kicks off the first verse with braggadocious raps about his luxurious lifestyle. “And I’m not gon stop winnin’/ And I’m not gon stop spendin’/ Lifestyle, I’m locked in it,” he spits. 24kGoldn is equally hypnotizing, rapping, “Baby, I feel expensive, okay/ Yeah, I came from the cut and i ran that shit up/ Just to spend it and splurge with the gang.” “I Won” appears on the soundtrack for Fast and Furious 9

Bad Bunny, “Yonaguni”

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“Yonaguni” is an essential song for your vacation playlist. Named after a Japanese island, the song features Bad Bunny getting romantic as he sings about hopping a flight to see a woman, despite her possibly being in another relationship already. There’s an element of escapism to the track that makes you want to skip town and head to a beach. And in true Bad Bunny fashion, it includes an upbeat, reggaeton rhythm, perfect for any luxury resort’s dance floor. “Yonaguni” is Bad Bunny’s fourth single of 2021.

John Mayer, “Last Train Home”

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“Last Train Home” has an ’80s feel, anchored by the electric guitar and keyboard, as John Mayer sings about daring to take a chance in his relationship. Although he acknowledges that things can go wrong, he wants to try anyway. “No matter how you work it, things go wrong/ I put my heart where it don’t belong/ So if you’re comin’ with me, let me know,” he sings. By the end of the track, Mayer surrenders, giving himself over to his emotions. “Last Train Home” is a single from John Mayer’s upcoming album Sob Rock, due out July 16.

Dua Lipa, “Can They Hear Us”

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“Can They Hear Us” opens with a jazzy saxophone before transitioning into sultry vocals from Dua Lipa. On the track, the UK artist sounds almost ghostly or paranoid as she fights past her own demons and negative emotions. “We all die, but right now I feel like livin/ And we all cry, but right now, I’m not gonna give in.” “Can They Hear Us,” which was featured in the June 2021 movie Gully, is not your typical upbeat pop record from Dua Lipa, but it still has a lot of the flare and sound that initially drew listeners to her music. 

Brockhampton f/ ssgkobe, “Pressure / Bow Wow”

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“Pressure / Bow Wow” is a two-part record from Brockhampton. On the first half of the track, “Pressure,” the group is aggressive and rowdy, as Meryln Wood and Dom McLennon energetically rap over an alarming trap-like beat. With a quick segue from Kevin Abstract, the track transitions to the second part of the track. “Bow Wow” is more tame. Kevin Abstract shows love to rap figures like Bow Wow and Birdman, while ssgkobe raps about living “in the hills with the gang where the valleys end.” “Pressure / Bow Wow” is one of the bonus tracks on Brockhampton’s Road Runner: New Light, New Machine

Peter Rosenberg f/ Styles P, Ransom, & Smoke DZA, “S.R.D”

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“S.R.D” is a new track from Peter Rosenberg with a classic rap flow that unites the radio show host with Styles P, Ransom, and Smoke DZA. Right out the gate, Styles P comes with grizzly bars, rapping, “Yeah, I’m cool, but I’m petty as fuck/ I’m the type to beat his ass when he said it’s enough.” Ransom slides in, contemplating age. “A soldier’s prime is often wasted on war/ Never forget it, there’s no credit for older rapper’s whose flows decline,” he spits. Finally, Smoke DZA closes out the track with slick bars. “S.R.D” appears on Peter Rosenberg’s compilation album Real Late. Read our new interview with him about the making of the album here.

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