Happy Friday!
April has been a rewarding month in music and as the month comes to a close we receive these hot new drops. These releases should absolutely be in your music library. Thank us later.
1. AD & Sorry Jay Nari – Last Of The 80’s
Includes 10 tracks with features from Wiz Khalifa, Tory Lanez, Eric Bellinger, O.T. Genasis G.Perico, Kid Ink & Kool John. Leading singles: “Basic” & “Leakin”
Highlights: “Out The Hood,” “40’s,” “Who Dat?” ft. Kool John & “Old Way”
2. Jake&Papa – Tattoos&Blues
The brotherly duo’s EP holds six tracks with no features. It’s all about them and the ladies. Leading single: “Phones”
Highlights: “Hotel Lobby,” “Phones” & “River Run Wild”
3. G. Perico – All Blue
Straight outta South Central, G. Perico’s new project is laced with 13 tracks and two features from Sonny Digital & Polyester. Leading single: “All Blue”
Highlights: “Power,” “Turnin Corners,” “Wit Me or Not” & “Alive Tonight”
4. WALE – SHINE
Wale is getting his “shine” on with his latest drop. The MMG rapper’s release holds 14 tracks with features from Lil Wayne, Major Lazer, WizKid, Dua Lipa, G- Eazy, J. Balvin, Travis Scott, Davido, Olamide, Chris Brown, Phil Ade & his baby girl Zyla. Leading singles: “My PYT” & “Running Back”
Highlights: “Thank God,” “Colombia Heights” ft. J Balvin, “Fish n Grits” ft. Travis Scott, “DNA”
5. Mary J. Blige – Strength Of A Woman
After a public divorce and attacks on her character Mary J. blige rises above the negativity with her 13th studio album. SOAW includes features from Kanye West, Quavo, DJ Khaled, Missy Elliot, Prince Charlez & KAYTRANADA. Leading single: “Love Yourself” ft. Kanye West
Highlights: “Set Me Free,” “Glow Up” ft. Quavo, DJ Khaled & Miss Elliot, “Find the Love,” “Strength Of A Woman”
*Bonus — In case it may have gone under your radar
DJ Quik & Problem released the full album of their Rosecrans EP. Their Compton collaboration includes features from AMG, DOM KENNEDY, Boogie, Bad Lucc, The Game, Candice Boyd, Brittany Barber, Bryan J, Wiz Khalifa, Buddy, MC Eiht & Suga Free.
Highlights: “European Vacation” ft. AMG, “Move Something,” “This Is Your Moment” ft. Wiz Khalifa & Buddy, “Bad Azz” ft. DOM KENNEDY, Boogie & Bad Lucc