New Music Friday: Check Out These Fire Tracks From Megan Thee Stallion, Andra Day, and Gunna
Thank God it's Friday and BET.com has some new music to take you into the weekend!
Megan Thee Stallion, Andra Day, and Gunna have dropped singles and albums that are sure to bring the vibes that we all need.
Ghostface Killah, Chief Keef, Lil Jon, Saxkboy KD, and Kalan.FrFr are also in the mix with new releases.
Bilal and BLK ODYSSY are also coming with heat to cover all bases.
Without any further adieu, here are the tracks for well-equipped
“BOA” - Megan Thee Stallion
2024 is proving to be another strong year for Megan Thee Stallion. The Houston rapper is headlining her own world tour and just released her latest banger “BOA.” With a bubbling bassline, Hot Girl Meg is showing out and putting everyone on notice that whoever plans to come against her is doomed. With another scorching track, the expectations for Meg’s new album are going to be higher than ever. Without a doubt, she’s well-equipped to exceed those expectations.
“Where Do We Go”- Andra Day
Grammy award winner and Oscar-nominated actress Andra Day has released her sophomore album Cassandra (Cherith). Titled with her real name, the project is her first in nine years. “Where Do We Go”, one of the new songs from the project, is a seductive jam with a minimalist arrangement that allows Day’s velvet voice to shine through. Although it’s been nearly a decade, Ms. Day is back like she never left.
“$$$” - Gunna featuring Normani
As a follow-up to his acclaimed album, A Gift $ & a Curse released in 2023, Gunna has returned with One of Wun. The project, which has 20 tracks, features appearances from Offset, Roddy Ricch, and Leon Bridges. One of the best cuts is “$$$” featuring Normani and produced by Dunk Rock, Jacobsen, and Kenny Stuntin. The smooth track with Gunna’s melodic lyrics and Normani’s voice is a heater for sure.
“Scar Tissue”- Ghostface Killah featuring Nas
The legendary Ghostface Killah is back with a long-awaited album titled Set the Tone. The project boasts a high-profile lineup that includes Method Man, Kanye West, Jim Jones, Raekwon, and Fat Joe, just to name a few. Released in collaboration with Mass Appeal, the album's first single “Scar Tissue” is the ultimate New York City banger, featuring Nas. The two rap icons, who’ve collaborated for almost 30 years sound better than ever on this track produced by T the Human.
“Manifest Abundance”- Lil Jon
While Lil Jon is known to turn up, on his latest project, he is turning it down with an entire album dedicated to meditation. Titled Manifest Abundance: Affirmations for Personal Growth and collaborating with author Kabir Sehgal, Lil Jon’s new pathway comes during Mental Health Awareness Month. Spanning over 10 tracks of meditative affirmations, Lil Jon is proving that turning up and turning within go hand in hand.
“Something To Hold” - Bilal feat. Questlove, Common, Robert Glasper, & Burniss Travis
Grammy Award-winning soul legend Bilal has released a new project, Live at Glasshaus, featuring an iconic backing band that includes Common, Questlove, Robert Glasper, and Burniss Travis. On the project, these avengers of soul and hip-hop gave fresh renditions of songs from Bilal’s discography, such as his debut album 1st Born Second, Love For Sale, his heavily bootlegged and unreleased sophomore album, and cuts from Common’s classic Like Water for Chocolate. The album’s first single “Something To Hold” will have to hold you over until the project is released in June.
“Drifting Away” - Chief Keef
Chicago’s own Chief Keef has returned to the scene with his highly anticipated project Almighty So 2. The album is the sequel to his beloved Almighty So which dropped in 2013. After many delays, Keef released “Drifting Away”, a banger assuring his fans that this was not a drill. With 16 tracks, Almighty So 2 is poised to be a welcomed addition to Keef’s enormous catalog.
“Bumpfire” - Saxkboy KD
Houston native Saxkboy KD has released his latest single “Bumpfire” on Cash Money Records. “Bumpfire” is a heater featuring a haunting piano loop over some slapping drums and Saxkboy brings it with his braggadocio lyrics. “Bumpfire” follows “Saxk Sh*it” which was released in April and garnered him a spot on the cover of Pandora's 'Houston of Hip Hop' playlist.
“Silhouette”- Kalan.FrFr
Roc Nation artist and West Coast representative Kalan.FrFr has dropped his EP, Make The West Great Again. G Herbo, Ty Dolla $gn, YG, and Spooky Jay all make appearances on the project. Among the standouts of the EP is “Silhouette” where he expresses his fondness for a special woman. With his melodic style and infectious energy, Kalan.FrFr is poised to be dropping heat for years to come.
“XXX” - BLK ODYSSY featuring Wiz Khalifa
BLK ODYSSY has released another track in anticipation of his forthcoming album slated for release in July. After earning a reputation as an R&B crooner on the rise, he combines rock, alt-pop, and hip-hop elements to take his music to another level. On “XXX” he enlisted the assistance of Wiz Khalifa for an epic collaboration.
“$$$” - Gunna featuring Normani
As a follow-up to his acclaimed album A Gift & a Curse in 2023, Gunna has returned with a new album, One of Wun. The project, which has 20 tracks, features appearances from Offset, Roddy Ricch, and Leon Bridges. One of the best cuts is “$$$” featuring Normani and produced by Dunk Rock, Jacobsen, and Kenny Stuntin. The smooth track with Gunna’s melodic lyrics and Normani’s voice is a heater for sure.
“The Greatest” - Key Glock
South Memphis native Key Glock is about to take over over the month of May with plans to drop a new single every week. This Friday, he dropped “The Greatest” with an accompanying visual. Reconnecting with frequent collaborator Bandplay, Key Glock is serving up some big flexing on this slapping, trap anthem. “The Greatest” with its hard-hitting piano keys and acoustic guitars, is definitely another hot one for the streets.
"Play Clothes"- Nappy Roots
Grammy-nominated rap group Nappy Roots are back with the release of their first single of 2024, “PlayClothes.” Produced by Blake “808Blake” German, the song is an ode to those who have fond memories of growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, The track is a follow-up to their successful ninth studio album, NAPPY4LIFE, which dropped in October 2023 and marks the group’s plan to drop several songs throughout the year. Combing insightful lyrics over a bumping track, "Play Clothes" will give you all the feels.
“WET” - Jae Stephens
Up-and-coming R&B songstress Jae Stephens has released her latest track “WET'' as the leadup to her new EP on Raedio/Def Jam. The Dallas-born, LA-raised singer/songwriter is revealing her sexy aura and shows off her dance moves with her friends over the bouncy track. Stephens gives a thrilling vocal performance on the track and her infectious personality is captivating. Without a doubt, “WET” is a bop and has arrived just in time for you to catch some summertime vibes