Fall has officially arrived, and we’re ushering in a new month and season with a handful of new music releases. Meek Mill is back with his fifth studio album, Expensive Pain, kicked off with the standout track, “Intro (Hate on Me).” Wale and J. Cole joined forces again for the danceable record, “Poke It Out.” And Lil Wayne and Rich the Kid just dropped their joint project, Trust Fund Babies, which includes the braggadocious record, “Feelin Like Tunechi.” This week’s list also includes new songs from Yo Gotti, Kali Uchis, SZA, Burna Boy, and more.
Check out the best new music this week below. And follow our playlist on Spotify to keep up with the latest drops in music here.
Meek Mill, “Intro (Hate On Me)”
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If there’s one thing Meek Mill knows how to do, it’s how to make an intro. On his latest single, “Intro (Hate On Me),” Meek lays down dizzying bars as he addresses the hate he receives from people, as well as the reality of fame and wealth. “The hood behind me, I never could lose, I’m good, I’m solid/ Can’t play me like one of them dudes/ You probably end up on the news/ We mobbin’ and wildin’,” the Philly native spits. “Intro (Hate On Me)” is one of the standouts from Meek Mill’s latest album, Expensive Pain.
Wale f/ J. Cole, “Poke It Out”
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Wale and J. Cole are back at it again. Sampling Q-Tip’s 1999 hit, “Vivrant Thing,” Wale’s “Poke It Out” is a danceable record that finds the DC native rapping about his fame and women. “I was gettin’ broads way before I got the money, honey/ Since I been a star, they don’t love me/ The ceilin’ got stars when the star got no ceiling,” he spits. J. Cole matches Wale’s energy with braggadocious bars of his own. “Cole World and Folarin co-starrin’/ We both flexin’, Bo Jacksons, bogartin’/ These cap niggas that rap with piss-poor jargon,” he adds. “Poke It Out” will appear on Wale’s next project Folarin 2.
Lil Wayne & Rich the Kid, “Feelin Like Tunechi”
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On “Feelin Like Tunechi,” Rich the Kid pays homage to Lil Wayne, bragging about his girls and money, which makes him feel like he’s in the same lane as Wayne. Lil Wayne also appears on the track, laying down a dizzying verse and spitting, “It’s me and Lil Richard, we defeating some bitches/ We stick to the code like Leonardo da Vinci.” “Feelin Like Tunechi” is the latest collaboration from the duo, which appears on their joint project, Trust Fund Babies.
Yo Gotti, “For the Record”
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“For the Record” is a booming street record that finds Yo Gotti rapping about earning respect in the streets, loyalty, and accumulating wealth. It’s a bar-heavy track, in which Gotti lays down two lengthy verses. “No beefs with no rappers at all/ My focus has been on my niggas, on gettin’ ‘em some money and freein’ my dawgs, uh,” he spits. “For the Record” is Yo Gotti’s first musical release of 2021.
Kali Uchis & SZA, “Fue Mejor”
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Kali Ucis and SZA join forces on their new record, “Fue Mejor,” a Spanish and English language song that focuses on love and heartbreak. The track begins with sultry and delicate vocals from Kali Uchis, who has previously released songs in Spanish. As for SZA, this is her first time singing in Spanish. Her voice is angelic as she sings about a lover who’s moved on. “Fue Mejor” marks the first collaboration between Kali Uchis and SZA.
Bino Rideaux & Roddy Ricch, “LEMME FIND OUT”
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“Lemme Find Out” is a smooth record that unites California artists Bino Rideaux and Roddy Ricch. Bino kicks things off as he raps about his newfound fame and wealth. “Always off the drink, I ain’t know what else to think,” he sings over a suave beat, courtesy of TIGGI and Don Alfonso. Roddy Ricch contributes a melodic verse where he brags about his riches and attempts to seduce a girl with the things he can buy her. “I just went to go buy a crib, you thought I was layin’ off/ I got billion dollars niggas, call up their agent,” he raps.
Burna Boy & Polo G, “Want It All”
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“Want It All” is a sentimental record that catches Burna Boy reflecting on his come up. The Nigerian artist recalls the days when people doubted his greatness, when he had to work “night and day” just to make ends meet. Now, though, Burna Boy is dripped out in Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Bottega. “Really rich but grind like I ain’t got shit at all/ I give them just a little, but now I want it all,” he sings. Polo steps in on the second verse and reminisces about the long nights he stayed up working on his craft: “They gon’ tell my story, I’m that nigga, what they summarize/ I came out a winner, I don’t care what happened otherwise.”
Key Glock, “Ambition for Cash”
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“Ambition for Cash” is a bouncing record that utilizes Tay Keith production. On the track, Key Glock declares, “I’m in my bag” as he raps about his pockets filled with money. “I tote that Glizock with a passion/ And I tuck a whole lotta shit ‘cause I can bag it/ Bitch my heart cold, my last name Moncler/ My pockets fat swole, no, I don’t eat pears,” he spits. “Ambition for Cash” is expected to appear on Key Glock’s long-awaited Yellow Tape 2.
