Well the first week of 2018 in new music has already been monumental, with new efforts by Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars and more. Let's take a look...
Of course, the biggest news in new music this week is the always highly anticipated return of Justin Timberlake to the scene. The 36 year old singer released a new song and video for Filthy, a lead single to what will be his 4th studio album, Man of the Woods. Bottom line: the song's got a steady, mid-tempo vibe that's funky, as you might expect. It's not as catchy as Timberlake's previous effort, Can't Stop the Feeling, but it's definitely gonna grow on me. Though Entertainment Weekly's Eric Renner Brown hated it, I, for a change, think it's kind of exciting! Judge for yourself as you take a look and listen at the futuristic and fun accompanying video for Filthy...
All the Stars - Kendrick Lamar, SZA
The lead single to the soundtrack of Marvel's upcoming Black Panter film is a collaboration between rapper du jour Kendrick Lamar and R&B singer SZA. Now I don't often cover rap/hip-hop tunes, but Lamar is exceptional and this track is quality. Check out All the Stars...
Finesse - Bruno Mars, Cardi B
Anyone who was around back in the early 90's will immediately recognize the set for Bruno Mars and Cardi B's new video for Finesse, and the end of the video dedication gives proper testament to that great sketch comedy show, In Living Color. Of course, as with any Bruno Mars song, this one's funky and cool, but for me, and former fly girl Jennifer Lopez, the video is da bomb! Check out Finesse...
For You - Liam Payne, Rita Ora
Two of my favorite new singers have come together for a song from the upcoming Fifty Shades Freed movie. For You is a sweet duet that puts together two of music's brightest young voices. What a nice, dramatic tune! Check it out...
Heart's Ain't Gonna Lie - Arlissa, Jonas Blue
Jonas Blue is starting the new year off right with a reworking of British singer Arlissa's neew promotional single, Heart's Ain't Gonna Lie. There's no real good video or audio for this sweet pop tune, but trust me, it's good!
B.A.M. - Schilly
Here's another funky, funky tune that well worth a listen. It's really too bad that this one isn't around the Internet either! As always, though, you can check out the track on Spotify.
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