New Music Friday: Durand Bernarr, Coco Jones, and Nao Soars to “Jupiter” on New Album
The weekend has just begun, and we have some fresh new listens to start the festivities. Taking us higher with her ethereal vocals is English vocalist Nao on her fourth album, “Jupiter.” Coco Jones gives us a “Taste” of her upcoming debut album. Florida rapper Nardo Wick shares more street classics on his second LP, “Wick.” Plus, more from Durand Bernarr, KEY!, Paris Texas and Eem Triplin.
Read below for our full New Music Friday roundup.
Nao - “Jupiter”
British singer Nao goes beyond the stars on her latest LP, “Jupiter,” a concept album centered on transformation.
Coco Jones - “Taste”
Coco Jones gives Britney Spears’ “Toxic” an update on “Taste,” the first single from her full-length debut album, “Why Not More.”
Eem Triplin - “MELODY OF A MEMORY”
Gen-Z Pennsylvania rapper Eem Triplin prepares himself for stardom on his debut album “Melody of a Memory,” which follows his 2023 EP “Still Pretty.”
KEY! - “Eye Feel Free”
Legendary Atlanta rapper KEY! continues his fun streak on the new project “Eye Feel Free,” featuring fellow ATL acts Vayda, ILoveMakonnen, Yeo Cig, and more.
Paris Texas - “They Left Me With the Sword”
While supporting Tyler, the Creator, on the Chromakopia world tour, alt-rap duo Paris Texas unleashes their cryptic side onthe new EP “They Left Me With the Sword.”
Durand Bernarr - “Bloom”
Fresh off his first solo Grammy nomination, R&B vocalist Durand Bernarr goes full “Bloom” on his fourth album, with features from GAWD and T-Pain.
Nardo Wick - “Wick”
Following the appetizer of his “Hold Off” EP, Nardo Wick brings his dark, Florida flavor to his sophomore album, “Wick.”
Morray - “Long Story Short”
“XXL” Freshman alum and North Carolina rapper Morray returns after a four-year hiatus on the mixtape “Long Story Short,” where he shows his dedication to the grind.
Bren Joy - “Sunset Black”
Multigenre Nashville singer-songwriter Bren Joy unveils his debut album, “Sunset Black,” which hones in on the artist’s intimate storytelling and self-discovery.
AZ Chike - “Whatx2”
After making standout appearances on Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX” and ScHoolboy Q’s “Blue Lips,” Southern California rapper AZ Chike reemerges on the new single “Whatx2,” his first on Warner Records.
Austin Brown feat. BLVCK Castle - “Take Care of Me”
Musician Austin Brown reconnects with his longtime collaborator BLVCK CVSTLE on energetic new single “Take Care of Me.”
310babii feat. James Brown - “Bad”
2025 meets 1971 on the new 310babii single “Bad,” which samples James Brown's classic “The Boss.”