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CRT FRSH, Hip-Hop Wiredâs playlist where we showcase music that we believe is âCertified Fresh,â is back again! With our latest update this week, weâve added some songs you should know and other joints you need to know, so letâs get into it.
The CRT FRSH playlist is a labor of love. We donât take payments, nor do we do favors. We only add joints to our playlist that fit the theme and vision weâre going for and donât seek to waste the listenerâs time. Further, we donât stick to one lane of Hip-Hop. We believe that all aspects of the music should get some light, whether itâs young lions in the trenches or those hoping for that one shot to blow up to grizzled veterans puffing out their chests with lots more to say.
I want to explain how I approach curating the CRT FRSH playlist. Most importantly, I donât segregate my Hip-Hop. Every form of music from the main cultural tree deserves a listen and a look. When I construct the playlist, I want to include all regions across the States and, when applicable, across the globe. I also want to entertain every fan of Hip-Hop, not just those who enjoy one segment of it. Now that weâve got that out of the way, letâs get to it. â D.L. Chandler, lead curator for CRT FRSH
Welcome back to CRT FRSH, a collection of songs we feel should be on your radar if they arenât already. With this weekâs update, we did our best to put together a playlist that showcases the wide scope of great Hip-Hop music, although weâre sure to have missed some drops.
We open up the playlist with Mozzyâs âWHO WANT WARâ with a guest feature from Polo G, appearing on the Sacramento rapperâs new INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS album. CRT FRSH favorite Raz Fresco links again with Futurewave for their excellent Stadium Lo Champions album, and the track âCyanideâ is one of our top joints.
âDanger Dangerâ is a new track from Swizz Beatz from the Godfather of Harlem Season 4 original soundtrack, featuring verses from Jadakiss and Pusha T on the closeout. Mathematics, the longtime DJ and producer with the Wu-Tang Clan, delivered his new album Black Samon, the Bastard Swordsman, and the track âMandingoâ is a classic Wu banger featuring Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, and a stong anchor verse from Cappadona.
From The Private Selection of Saba and No ID could very well end up being the album of the year for many, and â30seccchopâ featuring Joseph Chilliams and a strong performance from Jane Deaux is just one of the heaters from the project. Ray Vaughn, one of Top Dawg Entertainmentâs newest signees, delivered his new mixtape, The Good The Bad The Dollar Menu, and âEAST CHATTâ features fellow TDE artist, Isaiah Rashad.
Salute to Young Thug, Future, Jack Harlow, Doja Cat, Half-Empty, Partly Vacant, SALIMATA, Khadijat, Larry June, 2 Chainz, The Alchemist, KenTheMan, Niontay, MAVI, Sideshow, Shoreline Mafia, Boldy James, V Don, Wiz Khalifa, DJ Quik, Domo Genesis, Smoke DZA, Dough Networkz, Graymatter, Coyote, Ab-Soul, Python P, 2 Eleven, Low The Great, MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, Shenseea, LaRussell, Busta Rhymes, and Mike G Beatz.
Check out out in two more weeks for our next update. If you wish to be CONSIDERED for inclusion, email D.L. Chandler at: dchandler@bhmdigital.com.
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CRT FRSH, Hip-Hop Wiredâs playlist where we showcase music that we believe is âCertified Fresh,â is back again! With our latest update this week, weâve added some songs you should know and other joints you need to know, so letâs get into it.
The CRT FRSH playlist is a labor of love. We donât take payments, nor do we do favors. We only add joints to our playlist that fit the theme and vision weâre going for and donât seek to waste the listenerâs time. Further, we donât stick to one lane of Hip-Hop. We believe that all aspects of the music should get some light, whether itâs young lions in the trenches or those hoping for that one shot to blow up to grizzled veterans puffing out their chests with lots more to say.
I want to explain how I approach curating the CRT FRSH playlist. Most importantly, I donât segregate my Hip-Hop. Every form of music from the main cultural tree deserves a listen and a look. When I construct the playlist, I want to include all regions across the States and, when applicable, across the globe. I also want to entertain every fan of Hip-Hop, not just those who enjoy one segment of it. Now that weâve got that out of the way, letâs get to it. â D.L. Chandler, lead curator for CRT FRSH
Welcome back to CRT FRSH, a collection of songs we feel should be on your radar if they arenât already. With this weekâs update, we did our best to put together a playlist that showcases the wide scope of great Hip-Hop music, although weâre sure to have missed some drops.
We open up the playlist with Mozzyâs âWHO WANT WARâ with a guest feature from Polo G, appearing on the Sacramento rapperâs new INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS album. CRT FRSH favorite Raz Fresco links again with Futurewave for their excellent Stadium Lo Champions album, and the track âCyanideâ is one of our top joints.
âDanger Dangerâ is a new track from Swizz Beatz from the Godfather of Harlem Season 4 original soundtrack, featuring verses from Jadakiss and Pusha T on the closeout. Mathematics, the longtime DJ and producer with the Wu-Tang Clan, delivered his new album Black Samon, the Bastard Swordsman, and the track âMandingoâ is a classic Wu banger featuring Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, and a stong anchor verse from Cappadona.
From The Private Selection of Saba and No ID could very well end up being the album of the year for many, and â30seccchopâ featuring Joseph Chilliams and a strong performance from Jane Deaux is just one of the heaters from the project. Ray Vaughn, one of Top Dawg Entertainmentâs newest signees, delivered his new mixtape, The Good The Bad The Dollar Menu, and âEAST CHATTâ features fellow TDE artist, Isaiah Rashad.
Salute to Young Thug, Future, Jack Harlow, Doja Cat, Half-Empty, Partly Vacant, SALIMATA, Khadijat, Larry June, 2 Chainz, The Alchemist, KenTheMan, Niontay, MAVI, Sideshow, Shoreline Mafia, Boldy James, V Don, Wiz Khalifa, DJ Quik, Domo Genesis, Smoke DZA, Dough Networkz, Graymatter, Coyote, Ab-Soul, Python P, 2 Eleven, Low The Great, MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, Shenseea, LaRussell, Busta Rhymes, and Mike G Beatz.
Check out out in two more weeks for our next update. If you wish to be CONSIDERED for inclusion, email D.L. Chandler at: dchandler@bhmdigital.com.
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CRT FRSH, Hip-Hop Wiredâs playlist where we showcase music that we believe is âCertified Fresh,â is back again! With our latest update this week, weâve added some songs you should know and other joints you need to know, so letâs get into it.
The CRT FRSH playlist is a labor of love. We donât take payments, nor do we do favors. We only add joints to our playlist that fit the theme and vision weâre going for and donât seek to waste the listenerâs time. Further, we donât stick to one lane of Hip-Hop. We believe that all aspects of the music should get some light, whether itâs young lions in the trenches or those hoping for that one shot to blow up to grizzled veterans puffing out their chests with lots more to say.
I want to explain how I approach curating the CRT FRSH playlist. Most importantly, I donât segregate my Hip-Hop. Every form of music from the main cultural tree deserves a listen and a look. When I construct the playlist, I want to include all regions across the States and, when applicable, across the globe. I also want to entertain every fan of Hip-Hop, not just those who enjoy one segment of it. Now that weâve got that out of the way, letâs get to it. â D.L. Chandler, lead curator for CRT FRSH
Welcome back to CRT FRSH, a collection of songs we feel should be on your radar if they arenât already. With this weekâs update, we did our best to put together a playlist that showcases the wide scope of great Hip-Hop music, although weâre sure to have missed some drops.
We open up the playlist with Mozzyâs âWHO WANT WARâ with a guest feature from Polo G, appearing on the Sacramento rapperâs new INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS album. CRT FRSH favorite Raz Fresco links again with Futurewave for their excellent Stadium Lo Champions album, and the track âCyanideâ is one of our top joints.
âDanger Dangerâ is a new track from Swizz Beatz from the Godfather of Harlem Season 4 original soundtrack, featuring verses from Jadakiss and Pusha T on the closeout. Mathematics, the longtime DJ and producer with the Wu-Tang Clan, delivered his new album Black Samon, the Bastard Swordsman, and the track âMandingoâ is a classic Wu banger featuring Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, and a stong anchor verse from Cappadona.
From The Private Selection of Saba and No ID could very well end up being the album of the year for many, and â30seccchopâ featuring Joseph Chilliams and a strong performance from Jane Deaux is just one of the heaters from the project. Ray Vaughn, one of Top Dawg Entertainmentâs newest signees, delivered his new mixtape, The Good The Bad The Dollar Menu, and âEAST CHATTâ features fellow TDE artist, Isaiah Rashad.
Salute to Young Thug, Future, Jack Harlow, Doja Cat, Half-Empty, Partly Vacant, SALIMATA, Khadijat, Larry June, 2 Chainz, The Alchemist, KenTheMan, Niontay, MAVI, Sideshow, Shoreline Mafia, Boldy James, V Don, Wiz Khalifa, DJ Quik, Domo Genesis, Smoke DZA, Dough Networkz, Graymatter, Coyote, Ab-Soul, Python P, 2 Eleven, Low The Great, MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, Shenseea, LaRussell, Busta Rhymes, and Mike G Beatz.
Check out out in two more weeks for our next update. If you wish to be CONSIDERED for inclusion, email D.L. Chandler at: dchandler@bhmdigital.com.
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If youâre looking to freshen up your playlists with some new tunes from your favorite queer artists, youâve come to the right place. Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ+ artists.
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From Cynthia Erivoâs dramatic new ballad to Betty Whoâs empowering new anthem, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below:
Cynthia Erivo, âWorst of Meâ
Sure, Cynthia Erivo has proven time and time again just how good her singing voice is â but with her new single, sheâs proving that sheâs a singular artist, too. âWorst of Me,â the second single off Erivoâs forthcoming new album I Forgive You, takes her powerhouse vocal to new levels as she bids farewell to a toxic relationship. Sweeping strings and layered harmonies bring richness to the track, as Erivo sends her unparalleled voice to new heights on this dizzying new song.
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Betty Who, âRunâ
Looking for a little hit of â80s synth-pop? Allow Betty Who to help with âRun,â her electrified new song paying homage to the thrilling camp of the era. Over glittering synths, Who riffs and, well, runs her way through this upbeat homage to perseverance, and doing so with the kind of gusto that you can only hope for from a pop star of her caliber. âDonât you give up on me,â she asks at the end of the chorus. âI just wanna run.â
Yeule, âEvangelic Girl Is a Gunâ
To anyone still earnestly trying to put art-pop star Yeule in box; howâs that going? The titular track off the Singaporean starâs forthcoming new album Evangelic Girl Is a Gun is a masterclass in experimentation, as Yeule and producer Kin Leonn dabble in early 2010s electronica, trip-hop, rock and pop, all while creating one of the wildest-sounding new songs of the year thus far. After finding breakthrough success with Softscars in 2023, Yeule is clearly going for another immediate classic â and judging by their output thus far, theyâre on the right track.
Trixie Mattel & VINCINT, âSupermodel (You Betta Work)â (RuPaul cover)
Who doesnât love RuPaulâs classic house anthem âSupermodel?â What queer person hasnât looked at themselves in the mirror at some point and yelled âyou betta work?â For the uninitiated (and everyone else for that matter), drag star Trixie Mattel and pop virtuoso VINCINT are here to give you a modern take on the dance classic. With Mattel on DJ duty and VINCINT utilizing his silky-smooth voice, the updated rendition of âSupermodelâ manages to pull off what every cover hopes it can by giving the original its flowers while standing out as a track of itâs own. To paraphrase fellow drag star Plane Jane: Kudos to Trixie and VINCINT for doing this. For spilling.
Chrissy Chlapeck, âCherry Do You Love Meâ
After breaking through with her clubby 2024 EP Girlie Pop, Chrissy Chlapecka is ready to zig where you thought she might zag. Taking on the persona of âNicole Vegas,â Chlapecka dropped âCherry Do You Love Me,â her raucous, rocked out new single that trades in her pounding club beats for blown-out guitars. Her voice naturally fits this style, as she impressive wails her way through this fiery ode to the titular Cherry. If this is any indication of whatâs to come for Chlapecka, then buckle up â her new era is already promising to be a wild ride.
Bells Larsen, âMightâ
There is a moment on Canadian singer-songwriter Bells Larsenâs latest single âMightâ where something magic happens. As his soft, falsetto voice descends from the songâs chorus, where he opined that his voice âmight get deep,â Larsenâs old vocal comes in contact with his new, affirmed voice â a beautiful baritone â harmonizing with his past self. Having the foresight to create a loving tribute to the process of transitioning by duetting with your pre-transition self is one thing; but to execute that idea as deftly and lovingly as Bells Larsen does here is another, more profound accomplishment entirely.
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New Orleans rapper Rob49 is taking over the game with his new anthem âWTHELLY,â and the streets are absolutely screaming it.
The track dropped with a hook so catchy itâs stuck in everyoneâs head, and itâs about to be the club banger of the summer. The buzz started brewing during Super Bowl weekend in his hometown, New Orleans, where the unreleased song was bumping in all the local clubs. Word got around fast, and even Cardi B hit Rob49âs DMs asking, âWhere the hell can I find this song?â She told him sheâd been looking for it all weekend because every spot she went to in N.O. had it on repeat.
Less than a month later, Rob49 dropped âWTHELLYâ and the world went crazy. Itâs already getting mad love from the industry, and itâs turning into a whole new slang thatâs popping off everywhere. People canât stop saying it, remixing it, or shouting it out in their captions. Itâs everywhere, and itâs not slowing down anytime soon.
Rob49âs been putting in work since he hit the scene in 2022 with his breakout single âVulture Island.â That track went crazy, and then he followed it up with the remix featuring Lil Baby, which gave him major co-signs. The music video even brought out legends like Birdman and Kevin Gates, solidifying Rob49âs place in the game. Now, with âWTHELLY,â heâs back with another one thatâs shaking up the culture and has the clubs on fire. The whole rap game is tuned in, and Rob49âs not slowing down anytime soon.
Spring has officially sprung, meaning thereâs no better time for you to update your playlists with some new songs from your favorite queer artists. Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ+ artists.
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From Japanese Breakfastâs stunning new album to yet another new Lil Nas X single, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below:
Japanese Breakfast, For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women)
If Jubilee was Japanese Breakfastâs exploration on defiant joy, than consider For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) as the inverse â a meditation on the darker sides of the singer-songwriterâs internal life. Throughout her fourth studio album, Michelle Zauner leans into dour narratives about lost love (âHoney Waterâ), paralyzing anxiety (âPicture Windowâ) and much more, all while teaming up with co-producer Blake Mills to render those visions through lush, understated melodies that bear even further depth the closer you listen.
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Lil Nas X, âLean On My Bodyâ
In the world of Lil Nas X, more is more. A week after he dropped five songs in a row, the pop-rap superstar unveiled yet another new single, and itâs one his fans have been waiting on for three years. âLean on My Body,â the latest track to be released in Lil Nas Xâs Dreamboy rollout, sees Lil Nas flexing harder than ever on his detractors, letting them know that they can pray for his downfall all they want â but heâs not going anywhere, âMy next move always gonâ be better than your best one,â he spits. âYou bâches couldnât even see Lil Nas-y in a warmup, a tryout, a test run.â
Ashnikko, âItty Bittyâ
Ashnikko is back baby, and sheâs ready to keep your attention with her risquĂ© new single. âItty Bitty,â much like plenty of Ashnikko singles before it, sees the singer doing on a sexy, self-destructive rampage in the wake of a breakup, as she puts on her most revealing outfit and goes hunting. The gloriously chaotic production and pounding club rhythm gives âItty Bittyâ that little bit of extra oomph, meaning this new track from Ashnikko will be a surefire hit at a gay club near you.
Shamir, âNeverwannagoâ
Even though Ten, Shamirâs forthcoming new album, is slated to be the pioneering singer-songwriterâs final album, that doesnât mean we should cry because itâs over; in fact, heâs encouraging you to smile because it happened. âNeverwannago,â the lead single off his last album, sees Shamir employing â90s alternative pop to convey his deep, unyielding love for his partner, as he begs them not to leave him alone. âI donât wanna go back to feeling empty,â he sings. ââCause Iâm not well.â
Big Freedia, âTake My Handâ
In a time where the concept of Christianity is being wielded as a cudgel by a nefarious group of bigots wishing to strip people of their fundamental rights and freedoms, Big Freedia is here to offer a rebellious and joyful alternative. âTake My Hand,â the first track off the Queen of Bounceâs forthcoming gospel album, is still fueled by the same spirit fans of Freedia have come to know over the last few decades. Over a turbo-charged beat, a series of samples and some gorgeous choral vocals, Freedia reminds everyone that the point is to invite each other in â not push each other away.
Jake Wesley Rogers, âHot Gospelâ
If youâre a little too burned out from the religious side of it all for Freediaâs new song, might we recommend Jake Wesley Rogersâ tongue-in-cheek new pop jam, âHot Gospel.â The song follows the rising singer-songwriter as he narrates a lifetimesâ worth of expectations that have led him to a therapistâs office to unpack his trauma. While he does that, he pulls out pure â70s pop nostalgia to make an exceedingly catchy, deeply fun song about working through religious emotional damage.
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With St. Patrickâs Day just around the corner, weâre happy to inform you that you are in luck â because some of your favorite queer artists have some new songs for you to blast all weekend long. Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ+ artists.
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From Chappell Roanâs long-awaited return to Lil Nas Xâs latest pop-rap jam, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below:
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Chappell Roan, âThe Giverâ
Service tops everywhere, youâre welcome. After debuting the track four months ago via a live performance on Saturday Night Live, the fast-rising pop superstar finally delivered fans a studio version of âThe Giver,â her cheeky, excellent new country-inspired song. Swapping out her synths for fiddles and banjos, Roan gives her prospective lovers a guided tour of exactly what she could do for them, all while flaunting some of her career-best vocals over the top of a raucous country track. Roan is right about one thing for sure, especially when it putting together A+ songs: she gets the job done.
Lil Nas X, âHOTBOXâ
In a particularly wild move, Lil Nas X decided to release not one, not two, but five singles this week, each dropping on a different day. And while there are plenty in that bunch to talk about, none goes quite as hard at âHOTBOX,â the rapperâs bawdy, rambunctious new offering that sees Lil Nas well and truly entering his new era with a splash. Over glittering R&B guitars and a killer beat, Lil Nas raps his way in and out of a romantic situation, all while asserting that heâs still got plenty more to offer his day one fans.
Lucy Dacus, âTalkâ
After spending her last few singles sharing all the love, Lucy Dacus is ready to change gears a little bit. âGuess,â the latest track off Dacusâ forthcoming new album Forever Is a Feeling, takes the lyrical gymnastics of songs like âAnklesâ and âBest Guessâ and turns them into cutting examinations of a relationship hurtling towards its inevitable end. Droning guitar lines and a relentless drum beat slowly ratchets up the tension as Dacus brings this brutal post-mortem to its climax: âDo I make you nervous or bored?â she sings on the chorus. âOr did I drink you to thĐ” last drop?â
Anitta, âLarissaâ
Over the course of her career, Brazilian pop superstar Anitta has made it a habit to sing from a bossed-up point of view. Now, on her latest single âLarissaâ (direct from her new Netflix documentary), Anitta is exploring what it means to strip that persona away. Gone are the loud, audacious production swings she normally takes, now replaced by simple melodies and a simple drum beat, as she lets her defenses down and sings a fragile, tender love song that is well worth your time.
Royal & the Serpent, âDeath Do Us Partâ
On her latest single âDeath Do Us Part,â Royal & the Serpent is done toying with her sound â sheâs found it, and sheâs not letting it go. Throughout this ominous track, Ryan Santiagoâs voice shrouds itself in multiple layers od distortion as she sings about the kind of love that you hold as tightly as you can, all while the soundscape behind her gradually grows from a simple, acoustic setup to a delirious gltich-rock anthem. âWherever you take me, Iâll die in your arms,â she sings. âWeâll turn into daises, yeah, weâll turn into stars.â
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Happy Mayhem day to all who celebrate! In between streams of Gagaâs new album, allow us to provide a few other new songs from queer artists to fill your ears with this weekend. Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ+ artists.
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From Lady Gagaâs long-awaited new album to Doechiiâs surprise single drop, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below:
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Lady Gaga, Mayhem
âChoke on the fame and hope it gets you high,â Lady Gaga growls on âPerfect Celebrity,â an early standout from her bombastic new album Mayhem. âSit in the front row, watch the princess die.â Itâs a fitting line for the rest of Mayhem, an album where Gaga deals face-to-face with the reality of her own stardom nearly 20 years after her debut. The project shifts constantly between genres, whether sheâs crafting disco-inspired club bangers (âZombieboyâ), earnest ballads (âBlade of Grassâ) or â80s glam-pop-rock (âVanish Into Youâ). Some will call it a âreturn to formâ
Doechii, âAnxietyâ
Doechii is ready to have her big solo moment â after appearing on Sleepy Hallowâs 2023 rendition of the Gotye-sampling single, the swamp princess offered her own take on the songs fiery rap verses. Employing her top-tier flow and some acrobatic lyrics, Doechii continues to prove why sheâs one of the hottest emcees currently in the game, even when sheâs spitting bars about her own crippling apprehension.
SASAMI, Blood on the Silver Screen
In a recent statement, pop singer-songwriter SASAMI said that her new album is all about âlearning and respecting the craft of pop songwriting.â By that simple standard, Blood on the Silver Screen is a masterpiece. Throughout this sweeping, dynamic new album, SASAMI toys with convention, genre and persona through some of her most detail-oriented songwriting to date. Combine that with the projectâs high-octane, maximalist production, and you have one of the most thrilling albums of the year on your hands.
Elton John & Brandi Carlile, âSwing for the Fencesâ
Isnât it nice to see two icons just having a blast together? Thatâs exactly the vibe on Elton John and Brandi Carlileâs âSwing for the Fences,â a raucous, joyful new anthem that sees the pair encouraging those listening to take their shot instead of fading into the background. Carlile and Johnâs voices blend naturally into an uplifting soft-rock anthem, and one thatâll make you want to try your hand and whatever youâve been holding yourself back from ASAP.
yeule, âSkullcrusherâ
After the glitchy, dark masterpiece that was 2023âs Softscars, fans of ambient synth-pop darling yeule have wondered what their next project might sound like. With her second single âSkullcrusher,â the artist is letting their fans know exactly whatâs to come. On this brooding, spooky new single, yeule ratchets up the tension with each passing moment, only to unleash her pent up angst on the fiery chorus: âAll I want to do is love you,â they pine. âBut all you want to be is in a dream.â
Bob the Drag Queen, âQueen of the Undergroundâ
In his forthcoming novel and on his stunning new single, Bob the Drag Queen asks what may seem like an odd question: if Harriett Tubman came back to life, what would she have to say about her legacyâs impact on the world today? On âQueen of the Underground,â Bob seeks to answer that very question, filtering the abolitionistâs voice through the lens of pounding hip-hop as she lambasts the state of affairs in America today. With bar after bar redifining Tubman as an American icon of our current moment, Bob delivers one final message to drive the point home: âNo one is more hopelessly enslaved than the one that falsely believes he free.â
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Pisces season has officially begun! If youâre looking to celebrate the season by relaxing and staring listlessly into the distance, then why not do it to a soundtrack? Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ+ artists.
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From Dove Cameronâs highly-anticipated return to Doechiiâs teamup with JENNIE, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below:
Dove Cameron, âToo Muchâ
This one is for all the girls, gays and theys that were ever told by an ex that they were just a bit âextra.â Dove Cameron excoriates a former flame that just couldnât handle her on the electro-pop jam âToo Much,â making sure that they understand who the real problem was. A relentless beat and Cameronâs crystal clear voice make this campy kiss-off a must-listen, as she proudly declares âIf you say Iâm too much, baby, go find less.â
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JENNIE feat. Doechii, âExtraLâ
What happens when you take the leading rapper from one of the most successful K-pop acts ever and team her up with one of the hottest names in contemporary hip-hop? Well, you get something like âExtraL,â a thrilling, bossed-up anthem courtesy of BLACKPINKâs JENNIE and Doechii. The duo trade verses flexing their inherent worth on this A-list banger, encouraging the ladies listening to take charge. JENNIE gets more than a few bars in (âSaid âfâk your rulesâ is the mood, damn rightâ hits hard in the pre-chorus), but Doechii really elevates the song to new levels with her motormouthed appearance (âIn the boardroom looking bored âcause Iâm not here for pleasinâ the men,â she spits.)
Perfume Genius ft. Aldous Harding, âNo Front Teethâ
Donât go into âNo Front Teethâ trying to predict what Perfume Genius and Aldous Harding are going to deliver, because youâll simply never be right. On this stunning, chaotic new single, the duo start things off in a soft, indie-rock atmosphere that fits both of them perfectly. Within the first two minutes, the song has become a raucous rock track with both stars reveling in their respective universes of clashing sounds. If you want to see things get even weirder, pop on their excellent music video and watch this excellent pairing bring even more havoc to this thrilling new track.
Durand Bernarr, Bloom
R&B star Durand Bernarr has a lot to say about love â the good, the bad, and the ugly of it all. Bloom, Bernarrâs excellent new LP, carefully examines love (both romantic and not) in all of its facets, whether that comes in the form of frustration (âOverqualifiedâ), initimacy dynamics (âImpactâ) or even just the simple act of matching someoneâs energy (âJumpâ). Throughout each of these funk-infused songs, Bernarrâs acrobatic voice shines the brightest, as he effortlessly shows off why he is one of the most talented vocalists in the game.
Chloe Moriondo, âHate Itâ
The worlds that rising pop singer Chloe Moriondo has created are colliding, and we couldnât be happier to see it. Taking the unhinged lyricism of a project like Blood Bunny and blending it with the pop soundscape of one like Suckerpunch, Moriondoâs new single âHate Itâ provides the best of both worlds for this artist as she crafts an immediate pop earworm while also singing about wearing someone elseâs face over their own. In short, âHate Itâ is the exact kind of unhinged energy weâre looking for in 2025.
Blondshell, âTwo Timesâ
Blondshell seems to keep getting bigger, which makes her sparing new single âTwo Timesâ that much more fascinating to listen to. On her latest single off her forthcoming sophomore album, Sabrina Teitelbaum removes any artifice surrounding her to sing a simple love song about the simplicity of her relationship. Leaning heavily into a rich acoustic sound, Teitelbaum tells it exactly how it is on this phenomenal new song: âYouâre not bad, youâre not mean/ You lie about my hair âcause you love me.â
Hurray for the Riff Raff, âPyramid Schemeâ
We all, collectively, probably spend too much time on the internet â and Hurray for the Riff Raff would like to talk about that. On their new single âPyramid Scheme,â Alynda Segarra rails against the system that has been built to divide peoplesâ attention and empathy into simple bits of information and code, all while wondering aloud what those systems are doing to the perception of art in the modern age. Itâs the kind of modern folk anthem that gives you the shivers when you first hear it, because you know looking back in a few years, itâs going to feel even more prescient than it does now.
Check out all of our picks below on Billboardâs Queer Jams of the Week playlist:
Looking for some tunes to help you celebrate a queer-inclusive Valentineâs Day? Allow us to help: Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ+ artists.
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From Sam Smithâs lovestruck new single to Lucy Dacusâ stunning new track, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below:
Sam Smith, âLove Is a Stillnessâ
Throughout their decade-plus in the music business, Sam Smith quickly became defined as a once-in-a-generation singer turning heartbreak into gorgeous ballads. Their most recent LP took Smith in a new, more joyous direction, embracing high-camp club pop aesthetics and lighter emotional these. Now, Smith is bringing those two worlds together on âLove Is a Stillness,â their new song marketed as a Valentineâs Day gift to fans. Bringing the beautiful balladry of In the Lonely Hour and melding it with the jubilant lyricism of Gloria, âLove Is a Stillnessâ sees Smith stripping themself down to their sparest elements in order to deliver a short, gorgeous ode to the simplicity of love.
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Lucy Dacus, âBest Guessâ
When you take away the admittedly excellent artifice surrounding Lucy Dacusâ new single âBest Guessâ â including its star-studded music video paying homage to âhot mascsâ everywhere â youâre left with a rich love song that deserves more credit for its gorgeous lyricism. Dacus has long been one of the best songwriterâs currently working in the business, and that poetic streak certainly does end here. Add onto that the singerâs emotionally resonant and understated alto voice, and youâve got a must-hear love song for this Valentineâs Day.
Japanese Breakfast, âMega Circuitâ
Got any toxic men in your life that need to be checked really quick? Press play on Japanese Breakfastâs new single âMega Circuit,â and youâll hear Michelle Zauner commiserating right along with you. Over a sometimes-spooky, always-catchy shuffle provided by legendary guitarist Jim Keltner, Zauner looks at the state of masculinity in 2025 with a rueful shake of her head: âPlotting blood with your incel eunuchs,â she sighs. âI could be the home you need.â
Jake Wesley Rogers, âGod Blessâ
Itâs a sentiment that you do not need a reminder for yet bears repeating all the same: the world is chaos right now. But instead of succumbing to the inherent pain of that idea, Jake Wesley Rogers wants to embrace it. On âGod Bless,â the singer invokes an original gospel-style hymn to point out all the inherent contradictions and paradoxes in our modern society, both good and bad, before settling on a mantra we all can get behind: âGod bless, itâs a beautiful fâking mess.â
Rainbow Kitten Surprise, âEspionageâ
After releasing their excellent album Love Hate Music Box in 2024, Rainbow Kitten Surprise is taking a victory lap with their new single âEspionage.â Over some truly groovy pianos and guitars, frontperson Ela Melo lets her laid-back vocal speak for itself, as she and the rest of the band join in to deliver this âanti-love anthemâsâ irresistible chorus. If youâre not really feeling the love this V-Day, then let Rainbow Kitten Surprise take you somewhere else entirely.
Morgan Saint, Out of the Blue
Morgan Saintâs debut album Out of the Blue is an LP that might take some time to digest â the singer herself says that it took her a while to untangle all the emotions involved. But thatâs also what makes this album such a remarkable listen; across 11 tracks, Saint explores a series of constant themes in all of our lives, from love (on the stunning title track in particular) to trauma (âDeepâ), all over a series of increasingly great indie-pop tracks. She may have appeared Out of the Blue for you, but keep an eye on Morgan Saint. Now that sheâs here, sheâs sticking around.
Madison Rose, âSheâs the Oneâ
Letâs close this out with a certified club banger, shall we? Queer pop paragon Madison Roseâs âSheâs the Oneâ isnât interested in being taken seriously, or being taken in any particular way for that matter â as Rose cooly declares halfway through the track, âif you call her a bitch, but that in front of it.â A growling beat, some banging production and Roseâs unparalleled confidence make for the perfect strut soundtrack. Looking for a pick-me-up this weekend? Look no further, because this song is, in fact, the one.
Check out all of our picks on Billboardâs Queer Jams of the Week playlist below: