Best New Tracks: Playboi Carti, Chappell Roan, Aminé and More
As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks.This week’s lineup is led by Playboi Carti, Chappell Roan and Aminé, who each released the highly-anticipated album I AM MUSIC, and the singles "The Giver" and "Familiar," respectively. Also joining this selection are new offerings from Rich Brian, Davido, Boldy James with V Don, Cautious Clay, Montell Fish and Fly Anakin.Playboi Carti - I AM MUSICAfter about a short delay, Playboi Carti comes through with his promise and officially releases I AM MUSIC in the early hours of March 14. The expansive 30-track record features guest appearances from Future on "CHARGE DEM HOES A FEE," "TRIM" and "DIS 1 GOT IT" Young Thug and Ty Dolla $ign on "WE NEED ALL DA VIBES," Lil Uzi Vert on "JUMPIN" and "TWIN TRIM," Travis Scott on "CRUSH," "PHILLY" and "WAKE UP F1LTHY," The Weeknd on "RATHER LIE", Skepta on "TOXIC" and Kendrick Lamar on "GOOD CREDIT," and marks his first full length-album in over four years.Listen: SpotifyChappell Roan - "The Giver"Chappell Roan drops her first single of 2025, "The Giver." The country anthem also marks the GRAMMY winner's first release since "Good Luck Babe!," saying in a statement, “I have such a special place in my heart for country music. I grew up listening to it every morning and afternoon on my school bus and had it swirling around me at bon fires, grocery stores and karaoke bars. Many people have asked if this means I’m making a country album??? My answer is.. right now I’m just making songs that make me feel happy and fun and The Giver is my take on cuntry xoxo may the classic country divas lead their genre, I am just here to twirl and do a little gay yodel for y’all.”Listen: Spotify | Apple MusicAminé - "Familiar"Aminé is back with "Familiar," his first single of 2025 which also doubles as a preview of his upcoming album releasing this spring. He shares in a statement, “You love somebody while knowing that it’s not the right thing to do, but it’s still hard to let go. I let a little bit of my toxic side onto the track, too, but I think that honesty is important.”Listen: Spotify | Apple MusicRich Brian - "Little Ray Of Light"Rich Brian is officially back with the announcement of his newest album WHERE IS MY HEAD?, his first full-length album in six years that's out May 23. The 88rising star delivers the accompanying single "Little Ray Of Light" — a melodic offering unlike anything fans have heard from the artist.Listen: Spotify | Apple MusicBoldy James & V Don - "Split The Bill"Boldy James and V Don announce their upcoming collaborative album Alphabet Highway with the single "Split The Bill," the album's first official release. Their joint project is se for an April 4 release.Listen: Spotify | Apple MusicFly Anakin - "The Times"Fly Anakin drops his newest single "The Times," which is set to appear on his upcoming sophomore studio album (The) Forever Dream. His next record is set to feature the likes of Pink Siifu, BbyMutha, The Alchemist, $ilkMoney, lojii, Nickelus F, Turich Benjy, Demae, Big Kahuna OG and Sycho Sid, and drops April 25.Listen: Spotify | Apple MusicDavido - "Be There Still"Afrobeats star Davido drops off "Be There Still," his latest single from his upcoming album 5IVE. He says of the track, "This one is for my Day 1s. ‘Be There Still’ is all about perseverance, and the journey. It’s a sound my fans know and love. I’m excited the world finally gets to hear it."Listen: Spotify | Apple MusicCautious Clay - "Tokyo Lift (5am)"Cautious Clay announces his upcoming album The Hours: Morning (out May 16) with the new single "Tokyo Lift (5am)." He calls the gentle yet lush cut as "a song I wrote about a time I spent out at a karaoke bar until 5 AM." Clay adds, "Karaoke for me is super hit or miss because it is completely dependent upon everyone leaning into their performances and people picking good songs. This particular night was perfect; the music was perfect, the drinks were flowing, and everyone was completely losing track of time. The energy and sonics of this song is something I really wanted to match the feeling of one of those nights.”Listen: Spotify | Apple MusicMontell Fish - "murder"Montell Fish's dj gummy bear alter ego announces his upcoming mixtape, purgatory, with the new single "murder." The artist is also set to hit the road for his "The Dream Deer Tour," which will see him in North America, Australia and Europe later this year.Listen: Spotify | Apple MusicClick here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks.
This week’s lineup is led by Playboi Carti, Chappell Roan and Aminé, who each released the highly-anticipated album I AM MUSIC, and the singles "The Giver" and "Familiar," respectively. Also joining this selection are new offerings from Rich Brian, Davido, Boldy James with V Don, Cautious Clay, Montell Fish and Fly Anakin.
Playboi Carti - I AM MUSIC
After about a short delay, Playboi Carti comes through with his promise and officially releases I AM MUSIC in the early hours of March 14. The expansive 30-track record features guest appearances from Future on "CHARGE DEM HOES A FEE," "TRIM" and "DIS 1 GOT IT" Young Thug and Ty Dolla $ign on "WE NEED ALL DA VIBES," Lil Uzi Vert on "JUMPIN" and "TWIN TRIM," Travis Scott on "CRUSH," "PHILLY" and "WAKE UP F1LTHY," The Weeknd on "RATHER LIE", Skepta on "TOXIC" and Kendrick Lamar on "GOOD CREDIT," and marks his first full length-album in over four years.
Listen: Spotify
Chappell Roan - "The Giver"
Chappell Roan drops her first single of 2025, "The Giver." The country anthem also marks the GRAMMY winner's first release since "Good Luck Babe!," saying in a statement, “I have such a special place in my heart for country music. I grew up listening to it every morning and afternoon on my school bus and had it swirling around me at bon fires, grocery stores and karaoke bars. Many people have asked if this means I’m making a country album??? My answer is.. right now I’m just making songs that make me feel happy and fun and The Giver is my take on cuntry xoxo may the classic country divas lead their genre, I am just here to twirl and do a little gay yodel for y’all.”
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Aminé - "Familiar"
Aminé is back with "Familiar," his first single of 2025 which also doubles as a preview of his upcoming album releasing this spring. He shares in a statement, “You love somebody while knowing that it’s not the right thing to do, but it’s still hard to let go. I let a little bit of my toxic side onto the track, too, but I think that honesty is important.”
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Rich Brian - "Little Ray Of Light"
Rich Brian is officially back with the announcement of his newest album WHERE IS MY HEAD?, his first full-length album in six years that's out May 23. The 88rising star delivers the accompanying single "Little Ray Of Light" — a melodic offering unlike anything fans have heard from the artist.
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Boldy James & V Don - "Split The Bill"
Boldy James and V Don announce their upcoming collaborative album Alphabet Highway with the single "Split The Bill," the album's first official release. Their joint project is se for an April 4 release.
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Fly Anakin - "The Times"
Fly Anakin drops his newest single "The Times," which is set to appear on his upcoming sophomore studio album (The) Forever Dream. His next record is set to feature the likes of Pink Siifu, BbyMutha, The Alchemist, $ilkMoney, lojii, Nickelus F, Turich Benjy, Demae, Big Kahuna OG and Sycho Sid, and drops April 25.
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Davido - "Be There Still"
Afrobeats star Davido drops off "Be There Still," his latest single from his upcoming album 5IVE. He says of the track, "This one is for my Day 1s. ‘Be There Still’ is all about perseverance, and the journey. It’s a sound my fans know and love. I’m excited the world finally gets to hear it."
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Cautious Clay - "Tokyo Lift (5am)"
Cautious Clay announces his upcoming album The Hours: Morning (out May 16) with the new single "Tokyo Lift (5am)." He calls the gentle yet lush cut as "a song I wrote about a time I spent out at a karaoke bar until 5 AM." Clay adds, "Karaoke for me is super hit or miss because it is completely dependent upon everyone leaning into their performances and people picking good songs. This particular night was perfect; the music was perfect, the drinks were flowing, and everyone was completely losing track of time. The energy and sonics of this song is something I really wanted to match the feeling of one of those nights.”
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Montell Fish - "murder"
Montell Fish's dj gummy bear alter ego announces his upcoming mixtape, purgatory, with the new single "murder." The artist is also set to hit the road for his "The Dream Deer Tour," which will see him in North America, Australia and Europe later this year.
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
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