Without a doubt my favorite song off of Ed Sheeran's new No. 6 Collaborations Project has this smooth, beautifully written, island, south of the bordery feel, full of awesome, catchy lyrics and a background hook that just gets me. Check out South of the Border...
Hello and welcome to an abbreviated version of New Music Fridays, something that I'm afraid you might be seeing a lot of for awhile as I make a big move personally over the next several weeks. Although I may not be highlighting certain specific songs, the new music presented herein represents both songs I would normally highlight, as well as honorable mentions. So without further adieu, here we go...
Close to Me - Ellie Goulding, Diplo, Swae Lee
Checklist - Normani, Calvin Harris, WizKid
Arms Around You - XXXTENTACION, Lil Pump, Swae Lee, Maluma
Money - Cardi B
Waste It On Me - Steve Aoki, BTS
Happy Now - Kygo, Sandro Cavazza
Make Up - Vice, Jason Derulo, Ava Max
Siren - The Chainsmokers, Aazar
Girl of the Year - Allie X
Breaking News - Louis the Child, RAYE
Werewolf - Quinn XCII, Yoshi Flower
SAVIOR - Elley Duhe
Grapevine - Tiesto
A Million Dollars a Day - Aloe Blacc
1% - Kiiara
A Million Dreams - P!nk
If Only - Andrea Bocelli, Dua Lipa
So that's all she wrote for the week folks. Lots of good stuff, so be sure to check some of these new music tunes out and then stay tuned for more next week.
Hello and welcome back to New Music Fridays, a weekly look at some of the best in new music releases of the week. As always, we've got some nice pop sensations and tasty beats to whet your musical whistle, so without further adieu...
Girls - Rita Ora, Bebe Rexha, Charli XCX, Cardi B
One of the most talked-about songs of the week is this one by Rita Ora, featuring Bebe Rexha, Charli XCX and Cardi B. First of all, musically the song is catchy and pleasing, and of course the bisexual themes are going to be controversial. Singer Hayley Kiyoko, who put out her own song about bisexual issues, spoke out against the song as being one that works to fuel the male gaze while marginalizing the idea of women loving women. Perhaps! Ora addressed the criticism here, and in the meantime here's Girls...
Back to You - Selena Gomez
The Netflix Original Series 13 Reasons Why has returned for a second season and Selena Gomez recorded a sweet, sweet song for its' soundtrack, with softly sung verses and an uplifting chorus. Check out the ear-pleasing Back to You...
Fun - Kaskade, BROHUG, Mr. Tape, Madge
If you like funky, mindless dance jams like I do, then you're going to love this fun beat bopping jam. Check out Fun...
Stay Open - Diplo, MO
Diplo released two new songs this week, one with Sia and Labrinth, and this one with Danish singer MO (one of these days I'll learn to get that "O" right!). Though they're both nice tunes, I tend to find this one a little more pleasing. Stay Open has got a nice sound to it, nice bright beats and very dancey. Check it out...
Bad Decision - Chromeo
Canadian duo Chromeo brings us a funky, neo-disco jam that's instantly likable, Check out Bad Decision...
As always, I love sharing new music with you and I hope you find something new to like within these posts. With that said, stay tuned for more New Music Fridays and in the meantime, check out this week;s honorable mentions...
Here's a song I highlighted in last week's New Music Fridaysand it's actually not new, but a new remix featuring R&B singer Cardi B. The tune, and the video is a nod to the funky sounds of early 90's R&B and is very pleasing tot he ears. Check out Finesse...
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...
Filthy - Justin Timberlake
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.
