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New Music Monday: Janelle Monáe, J Hus & City Girls Start Your Week With A Fresh Batch Of New Tunes

Tune in every Monday to catch songs you need to add to your rotation.

It’s hard keeping up with all the new music released each week. When you’ve fallen in love with a certain song, album, or artist, something else drops. It’s a fun time to be a music fan, but also tricky.

Rest easy, though, as BET has you covered with our weekly New Music Mondays post, featuring some of the latest artists, sounds, and trends in hip-hop, r&b, Afrobeat, house and more.

You'll find a familiar (and not-so-familiar) array of artists and emerging music. So, without further ado, here are ten new records to kick off your week with Janelle Monáe, J Hus and City Girls.

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  • Janelle Monáe (feat. Nia Long & Amaarae): "The Rush"

    On Friday, Janelle Monáe released her highly-anticipated album The Age of Pleasure, which includes the standout song "The Rush," featuring Nia Long and Amaarae.

  • J Hus (feat. Drake): "Who Told You"

    On Friday, London rapper J Hus released his latest single "Who Told You," featuring frequent UK collaborator Drake. 

  • City Girls: "I Need A Thug"

    The City Girls are back for the summer, releasing their latest single late last week with "I Need A Thug."

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  • Tyga & YG (feat. Blxst): "Westcoast Weekend"

    Tyga and YG team up for a smooth new single featuring Blxst called "Westcoast Weekend" just in time for the summer to start.

  • Amaarae: "Angels in Tibet"

    Amaarae released her latest album Fountain Baby on Friday, which features the standout song "Angels in Tibet."

  • BJ The Chicago Kid (feat. Freddie Gibbs): "Liquor Store In The Sky"

    BJ The Chicago Kid returned last Friday with a brand new single titled "Liquor Store In The Sky," featuring Gary, Indiana rapper Freddie Gibbs.

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  • Statik Selektah (feat. Posdnous): "Round Trip (For Dave)"

    On Friday, Statik Selektah released his 10th studio album Round Trip, which includes the title track featuring an appearance from De La Soul's Posdnous in a tribute to Dave "Trugoy" Jolicoeur, who tragically passed away last year.

  • Joyner Lucas (feat. NBA Youngboy): "Cut U Off"

    On Friday, Joyner Lucas released his new single "Cut U Off." Featuring NBA Youngboy, the song is off of the rapper's forthcoming album Not Now, I'm Busy.

  • Kaleena Zanders: "ON THE WALL"

    EDM artist Kaleena Zanders released her EP Patchwork on Friday, which features the standout song "ON THE WALL."

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  • CEO Trayle: "xXxtortion"

    Atlanta's CEO Trayle released his latest single on Friday with "xXxtortion." It's the first new song since he released his The Collection Vol. 2 mixtape in March.

  • Bonus Heat #UpAndComing: Check out Kenny Muney’s brand new song/video “AOGG”

    It features Tay Keith, and it's one of my new favorites!

    Also, check out BET’s Pulse of the Culture playlist for more tunes.

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