New Music Friday releases don put artistes like Fireboy DML, Victony, Blaqbonez and Solana for front, with fresh songs wey cut across Afrobeats, hip-hop, street-pop and Afro-R&B. OloriSuperGal report say Fireboy DML take two spots for the week with tracks from im new album, ZUKO.
Victony give im viral hit international twist with Slick Remix, featuring Don Toliver and Summer Walker. According to OloriSuperGal, Summer Walker deliver the more compelling verse, while Don Toliver add international flavour. The remix build on the original song appeal.
Blaqbonez continue the rollout of NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME with Ca$h Out, the eighth track for the album. OloriSuperGal describe am as bouncy record wey blend hip-hop and Afrobeats, with catchy delivery. Solana also follow up her breakout record with another entry in her Yoruba-inspired pop sound.
For the same Friday, Fireboy DML join Lojay for their second collaboration after their 2024 song Letting Go. Their new record, Goddess, see Fireboy vocals anchor the song while both artistes deliver smooth blend. OloriSuperGal call am one of the week standout releases.
International New Music Friday guides also carry releases from LISA, Miley, Kacey Musgraves and John Mayer, according to Billboard. Official Charts list Queens of the Stone Age, Dominic Fike, Gracie Abrams, The Snuts, Radio Free Alice, Nines and Esmerelda Road among its roundup. Another Billboard guide put Dominic Fike and Mariah Carey as leads for best new music, while VICE share five songs to hear for 23 October.
