We’re closing out July with just a few new music releases to get through. Isaiah Rashad dropped his long-awaited album, The House Is Burning, featuring his latest single with Lil Uzi Vert “From The Garden.” Silk Sonic have returned with their second single “Skate.” And Billie Eilish just dropped her sophomore album Happier Than Ever, which includes the standout title track. This week’s list also includes new music from Morray, Polo G, and Jelani Aryeh.
Check out the best new music this week below. And follow our playlist on Spotify here.
Isaiah Rashad f/ Lil Uzi Vert, “From The Garden”
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“From the Garden” is a rambunctious track where TDE’s Isaiah Rashad unites with Lil Uzi Vert. Isaiah comes out of the gate with high energy as he cuts through the chaotic beat with raspy vocals. Then Uzi matches Isaiah’s tone as he brags about his designer fits and wealth. “I’m tryna get all the muhfuckin’ cheese (Ayy)/ Bitch, I’ma boss up wherever you be (Yeah)/ I’ve been on tour, I’ve seen more,” Uzi spits. “From The Garden” appears on Isaiah Rashad’s new album The House Is Burning.
Silk Sonic, “Skate”
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Silk Sonic is back. “Skate” is a smooth and funky record that finds the dynamic duo sliding over a nostalgic disco instrumental. On the track, both Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars are seductive as they appeal to women they’ve just met. True to the song’s title, they call the girls to action, singing, “Skate to me, my baby/ Just slide your way on over.” “Skate” is an upbeat and danceable record that is expected to appear on Silk Sonic’s debut collaborative album.
Billie Eilish, “Happier Than Ever”
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On “Happier Than Ever,” Billie Eilish recalls the dark side of her past relationship. “You call me again, drunk in your Benz/ Drivin’ home under the influence/ You scared me to death but I’m wastin’ my breath,” she sings in a low hum. After breaking things off, though, she realizes that “when I’m away from you/ I’m happier than ever.” While the track starts off soft, Billie gets to show off her powerful vocals as she pours her heart out over rock-inspired instrumentals at theend. “Happier Than Ever” is a standout cut from Billie’s sophomore album of the same name.
Morray & Polo G, “Trenches (Remix)”
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North Carolina’s Morray tapped Chicago’s Polo G for the official remix of his single “Trenches.” The remix keeps a lot of the same energy from the original as Morray shows love to his hood. Polo G lays down a new verse, rapping about growing up in the ghetto and his rise to fame. “Now I’m hoppin’ on and off of jets, I’m where the Nets play/ Never thought I’d make it, used to hope we’d see the next day,” he spits. In case you missed it, make sure to check out Morray’s episode on Complex’s new show No Co-Sign here.
Jelani Aryeh, “Love Dies at Dawn”
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“Love Dies at Dawn” is an emotionally-rich track anchored by guitar strings, where one of our favorite up-and-comers Jelani Aryeh croons about a broken love. “All the things I wanted when/ Byt the side when she came in/ All the time, I’m mesmerized, but she could never compromise,” he sings. “Love Dies at Dawn” is a perfect heartbreak song that appears on Jelani’s new project I’ve Got Some Living to Do. If you like what you hear, check out this short documentary about Jelani produced by Pigeons & Planes below.
