The summer is just getting started, and so are the new music releases. This week, Vince Staples dropped his self-titled album featuring the high-energy highlight “Mhm.” Snoh Alegra and Tyler, the Creator teamed up for their danceable hit “Neon Peach,” from Snoh’s latest project, Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies. And Bas teamed up with J. Cole and Lil Tjay for “The Jackie,” while Post Malone flew solo on his braggadocious single “Motley Crew.” There’s also new music from Tinashe, IDK, Nicki Minaj, and more.
Check out the best new music this week. To stay on top of the latest music releases, follow our playlist on Spotify here.
Vince Staples, “Mhm”
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“Mhm” is a fun, high-energy track where Vince Staples slides over a booming beat, courtesy of Nils and Kenny Beats. On the track, the Long Beach artist taps into his street mentality, rapping, “Full of vultures so you know I watch my back (One in the head shit)/ Couldn’t give it up, guess I got attached.” He also throws in some COVID bars, spitting, “Fore Corona knew the streets was over, washed my hands (dead homies).” “Mhm” appears on Vinces Staples new self-titled project.
Snoh Aalegra f/ Tyler, the Creator, “Neon Peach”
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“Neon Peach” is a danceable record that unites Snoh Aalegra with Tyler, The Creator. On the track, Snoh provides the vocals for the chorus, singing about love and relationships over a disco-esque beat. Tyler effortlessly slides on the track as he tries to steal someone’s partner. “Your boyfriend a clown/ You lookin’ like a birthday party/ Loud as a motherfucker, gifts all gaudy,” he spits. “Neon Peach” is a fun party track that appears on Snoh Aalegra’s new album Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies.
IDK f/ MF DOOM, Jay Electronica, & Westside Gunn, “RED”
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On “RED,” IDK teams up with Westside Gunn, Jay Electronica, and MF Doom. The track utilizes a wacky beat as Westside Gunn brags about spending bags on Dior and sitting front-row at Paris fashion shows. IDK follows, contemplating why people with money are treated so well. “The rich kids get all the girls and all the ass/ While the broke boys walk with the world, kickin’ they back,” he spits. As the beat speeds up, interpolating Big Tymer’s “Still Fly,” Jay Electronica raps, “I never let the fake news from the press distress me/ Even though the Devil would love to Malcolm X me.” “RED” appears on IDK’s album USEE4YOURSELF.
Post Malone, “Motley Crew”
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On “Motley Crew,” Post Malone boasts about his luxurious lifestyle and rockstar status. “My whip from Fast & Furious/ Curtains with yellow interior/ I get the commas, period.” D.a. got that dope and Louis Bell also teamed up to produce an eerie melody with bass-heavy background instrumentals. “Motley Crew” is Post Malone’s second solo release of 2021 and is expected to appear on his forthcoming studio album.
Bas f/ J. Cole & Lil Tjay, “The Jackie”
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Dreamville’s Bas and J. Cole teamed up with Lil Tjay for “The Jackie,” a bouncy and braggadocious summer anthem. The song’s title is a reference to Jackie Robinson Parkway, which is a highway that passes through the New York City boroughs. Bas kicks things off by rapping over a T-Minus-produced beat about his lifestyle, while Lil Tjay brags about his romantic relationships and luxury vehicles. J. Cole concludes the track, flexing his rich status. “We don’t do average shit, I got a magic stick, can’t you see?/ Whole lot of lavish shit, used to not havin’ shit, no, no, no,” he spits.
Tinashe, “Bouncin”
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“Bouncin” is fittingly a spirited record that finds Tinashe delivering high-pitched vocals over a danceable beat. “Watch it bouncin’ on the ground/ Got my edges sweating out/ Turn it up extra loud,” she sings on the chorus over production from dwilly. “Bouncin” sounds like a high-energy anthem for the girls to get ready to. “Bouncin” also marks Tinashe’s third solo release of the year behind “Love Line” and “Pasadena.”
The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber, “Stay”
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“Stay” is a dreamy, pop-rock track anchored in piano keys and heavy drums. The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber join forces as they admit to their faults and plead for their respective partners not to leave them. “When I’m away from you, I miss your touch/ You’re the reason I believe in love,” Justin Bieber sings. “Stay” is expected to appear on the third installment of The Kid Laroi’s Fuck Love series.
Billie Eilish, “NDA”
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“NDA” is a dark and twisted record from Billie Eilish that finds the singer delivering haunted vocals as she grapples with the price of fame. In particular, she focuses on how her celebrity makes it impossible for her romantic relationships to slip under the radar. “Had a pretty boy over, but he couldn’t stay/ On his way out I made him sign an NDA,” she sings. “NDA” is the latest single to drop from Billie Eilish’s upcoming album Happier Than Ever, which is slated to release on July 30.
BIA f/ Nicki Minaj, “Whole Lotta Money (Remix)”
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BIA is back with some help from Nicki Minaj, who hopped on the remix of “Whole Lotta Money.” While the majority of the original song remains the same, Nicki lays down a new verse, rapping, “I put on my jewelry just to go out by the pool/ And I keep it with me case somebody act a fool (Fool)/ Pucci on my coochie, I’ma make these niggas drool (Drool).” The original version of “Whole Lotta Money” dropped in 2020, while the remix was recently previewed on Nicki Minaj’s Instagram Live a day before its official release.
