New Music Fridays, February 23rd, 2018 - Fresh Stuff From Janelle Monáe, DJ Snake

Hey there!  It's Monday night, so it must be time for New Music Fridays, lol.  This is a tough week in new music.  I had quite a difficult time finding songs worthy of spotlighting.  Probably the biggest news this week is the release of two new Janelle Monáe tunes, but other than that, it's been a so-so week. In fact, I'm only going to highlight four new songs, two from Monáe and two others, of course worthy of checking out.  So let's go... 

Make Me Feel - Janelle Monáe

For any of you Janelle Monáe fans out there, you'll be very happy that for the first time in five years, the fiery and versatile songstress is back with not one, but two brand new singles from her forthcoming album, Dirty Computer.  The first one, Make Me Feel, is a throwback funky tribute to the Minneapolis sound of the 80's.  Even the video hearkens to the funky dancing style of that famous Purple One.  Very hot!  Check out Make Me Feel...

Django Jane - Janelle Monáe

The second new single from Monáe is completely different from the first, and if it weren't for the double release I probably wouldn't have highlighted this one.  Django Jane is much darker than the previous tune and its style is...well...rap.  Check it out...

Magenta Riddim - DJ Snake

DJ Snake returns to the scene with a wild blend of fast-paced Indian melodies along with island rhythms and Caribbean vocals.  This track is fierce, very unique, and strictly for hardcore dance fans.  Check out Magenta Riddim...   

Carried Away - KLP, Milwaukee Banks

I'd never heard of singer KLP before, but I tell you she's got one catchy pop song here.  Check out Carried Away...

Though I have shared four new tracks worthy of attention, there are some songs, while not exciting enough to highlight, are worthy of an honorable mention.  Who knows, maybe some of them will grow on me and you'll see them as Song of the Day.  In the meantime, you can check all of these out on Spotify:

Want You Back - 5 Seconds of Summer

Cigarette - RAYE, Mabel, Steflon Don

Like I Do - David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Brooks

Stay Warm - George Taylor

Out of My Mind - Tritonal, Riley Clemmons

Lullaby - Sigala, Paloma Faith

Whispers - Svrcina