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Olivia Rodrigo returned with one of the most anticipated album releases of the year, while Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion attempt to recreate their “WAP” magic with a new collab, and Tyler Childers throws another country release into this mix for this week’s batch of new music drops.

While Rodrigo’s first album, Sour, is a formidable force to reckon with — the 2021 album had four top 10 hits, with breakthrough single “Drivers License” and “Good 4 You” both hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — the singer’s new release, Guts, appears capable of holding its own. Lead single “Vampire” and follow-up “Bad Idea Right?” have peaked at Nos. 1 and 10 on the Hot 100, but “Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl,” “All-American Bitch” and “Get Him Back!” show that the Disney Channel alum has even greater potential outside of her debut. (Read Billboard‘s list of every track ranked here.)

With “Bongos,” Cardi and Megan prove that summer doesn’t have to end after Labor Day. The colorful track, infused with beats reminiscent of Latin dance music, sees Cardi flexing her sexual prowess, beauty and financial success, with Megan backing her up for a verse and eye-catching choreography in its summery music video that acts as a fun farewell to the season.

A new EP release from Childers comes at the right time, as country has broken chart records in the past few months. Rustin’ in the Rain EP will keep fans of his and the genre happy, particularly with rollicking track “Love” and the cover of Kris Kristofferson’s “Help Me Make It Through the Night.”

BTS’ V, The Rolling Stones, d4vd, and Marshmello and Dove Cameron team up on a track, but which release is your favorite? Vote in out poll below.

It might be the last new music Friday of August, but the summer hits keep on coming, thanks to new releases from Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, BLACKPINK and more.

The past decade of Cyrus’ life has been filled with highs, lows and criticisms — all for public consumption. Such is the subject of her latest ballad, “Used to Be Young,” notably released on the 10th anniversary of her “Blurred Lines” performance at the 2013 VMAs. The vulnerable track sees the Disney Channel alum reflecting on her headline-worthy past, while allowing herself much needed forgiveness to move on to the next phase of her life.

Gomez, meanwhile, gave fans a chill track for the end of the summer that acts as equal parts kiss-off for the season and to any seasonal romantic interests. The Rare Beauty founder shows off her fun and flirty side on “Single Soon,” as she muses on the many ways to break up with her lover — notes, phone calls and ghosting are all options — so she can be carefree, untethered and most importantly, unbothered.

BLACKPINK also returned with a new track with the released of “The Girls.” The energetic song — which marks the group’s first offering since the 2022 release of their Billboard 200 crowning album, Born Pink — features high-octane synths, booming bass and members Lisa, Jisoo, Rosé and Jennie flexing about their social status, musical prowess and more.

Zach Bryan, Burna Boy and more also returned with new tunes this week.

Which new music release this week is your favorite? Vote in our poll below.

This week’s New Music Friday includes tunes ready for an angst-filled dance party, thanks to new track and album releases from Olivia Rodrigo, Karol G, Trippie Redd and more.

Rodrigo continues to dial up the heat with the release of her new single “bad idea right?,” which serves as the second taste of her sophomore studio album GUTS. “bad idea right?” speaks directly to twentysomethings who have found themselves in a cyclical situationship, as well as people outside that age range who can look back at their messy behavior with a knowing smile. Rodrigo mixes riot-grrrl rock and new wave into a compact call-and-response that provides an equal parts fun and intoxicating listen.

According to Karol G, it’s officially Bichota Season: The Latin pop star released the expanded version of Mañana Será Bonito, which features high-profile and infectious collaborations with Kali Uchis and Peso Pluma, as well as an expended version of her previously released single “S91” that sounds even more grand with more material added to its length.

Trippie Redd also returned with an album on Friday, finally releasing A Love Letter to You 5 after delaying its arrival by a week. The setback was worth the wait, as Lil Wayne, Roddy Ricch and The Kid LAROI step up to the plate for a series of guest features on the 19-track record, but the album particularly shines where Redd’s ex-girlfriend, Skye Morales, is involved.

BTS’ V, DJ Khaled and The Hives also return with new music this week, but which release is your favorite? Vote in our poll below.