The first weekend in May looks to be a heater–and we’ve got the music to prove it. .
This week, Westside Gunn teams up with Doechii for “Egypt,” a track that sees both artists pull up with a mix of finesse and raw firepower. Then there’s Boldy James: he’s dropped again. This time, he taps in with Real Bad Man on production. And Summer Walker wants you to spoil her on her latest; along with Benny The Butcher releasing his new EP, Excelsior with some high-powered features.
There’s also a bittersweet posthumous appearance from Takeoff on the new track from Quavo.
Each week, Okayplayer will deliver a roundup of all the latest new heat from some of our favorite artists. Check out the latest offerings below.
NEW SONGS
BURNA BOY “SWEET LOVE”
A perfect groove from the Nigerian star. A bit of lover’s rock reggae that sounds ideal for sexy summer nights.
LIL TJAY “DIFFERENT”
The Bronx-bred rapper unexpectedly dropped the track, which features 42 Dugg. No word on whether an album is on the way.
BIA “WE ON GO”
A soundtrack fixture in ESPN’s WNBA and Women’s March Madness coverage this year, Bia’s anthemic single gets an official release.
SUMMER WALKER “SPEND IT”
The singer-songwriter’s new single is a smoky and seductive ode to being spoiled. And she’s also released two remix versions.
QUAVO & TAKEOFF “DOPE BOY PHONE”
After making the announcement in late April, Quavo drops his new track with a posthumous appearance from Takeoff—a bouncy uptempo track that can’t help but feel bittersweet.
DIAMOND WHITE “ALLERGIC”
Love can be hard to grasp, and White is exploring that yearning for the real thing. The singer-songwriter goes inward on her new single; an emotional look at intimacy or the lack thereof.
R2R MOE – “NOT IN MY BAG”
The Harlem-born rapper drops his latest single as a precursor to his new mixtape Road 2 Riches Vol. 1. It drops May 16.
YEAT – “FEËL NO WAYZ (YEAT MIX) ” (DRAKE COVER)
YEAT does some interesting things with this Drake cover, which is even better than when he performed it live at Coachella a couple weeks back.
JORJA SMITH – “THE WAY I LOVE YOU”
Classic club vibes and true-blue heartache collide on Smith’s new track. A pure raver meant to help anyone dance the night away while pretending they don’t miss their ex.
WESTSIDE GUNN FEAT. DOECHII – “EGYPT (remix)”
After sampling Doechii on the original, the remix to Gunn’s single features the hottest artist in rap right now. The duo’s pairing is pretty undeniable, as Doechii continues to be everywhere.
NEW ALBUMS
BENNY THE BUTCHER, ‘Excelsior’
Following what was a strong 2024, Benny is back with his latest. The EP’s production all stars include Harry Fraud and Daringer, with guest appearances from Boldy James, Styles P and more.
BOLDY JAMES & REAL BAD MAN, ‘Conversational Pieces’
Boldy James teams up with Real Bad Man for this collaborative album, one of several Boldy has dropped thus far in 2025.
KEY GLOCK, ‘Glockaveli’
Anyone who appreciates gritty realness should be a Key Glock fan. The album’s title is an homage to the late, great 2Pac and Glock delivers the goods on his new project. No filler.
THE ALKAHOLIKS, ‘Daaam!’
The West Coast rap vets make their return with a collection of revisited classics and new material, with guest spots from Planet Asia and spookybands.
YOUNG LEAN, ‘Jonatan’
An introspective collection from the Swedish emcee. His personal work yet, the album features his unique lyricism against a backdrop of infectiously murky soundscapes.
FLUME AND JPEGMAFIA, ‘We Live In A Society’
They sound like they’re having fun. After dropping “Track 1,” JPEG and Flume join forces on what is essentially a collection of tracks they had in the vault.
JONOJONO, ‘As We Wither’
One of the most stylistically diverse artists on the alt-R&B scene, the singer returns with a project that explores love, loss, regret, and emotional transformation.
LLOYD BANKS, ‘A.O.N. 3: Despite My Mistakes’
The third installment in the Queens rhymer’s “All Or Nothing” mixtape series, Banks’ new mixtape serves as a reminder (in recognition of his 43rd birthday, no less) that he’s still one of the best writers in the game.
ZEDDY WILL, ‘Set the Tone’
He’s one of the most buzzed about artists and the viral star drops his debut mixtape. He’s also announced a free concert at American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, NJ in support of the release.
RO$AMA, ‘The Orange Tape’ EP
Fresh off of touring with BigXthaPlug and taking the stage for a set at Coachella, Ro$ama releases his latest. The EP is a perfect 7-track primer on his lyricism; with Plug along for the ride, as well as Duke Deuce out of Memphis.
C Plus and finessegod4x, ‘+, x’
Hailing from Sacramento, C Plus serves up deftly even-keeled lyricism with equally soulful contributions from finessegod4x.
OMB Peezy and FBLMANNY, ‘OverKrash’
Veteran OMB Peezy links up with Atlanta’s FBLMANNY for OverKrash, a new joint project that’s melodically stylish and street af. Tap in with them below.
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