Things We Loved in Music This Week: July 26

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oAs the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the most notable music-related headlines – new releases, live performances, merch drops, fashion collaborations, and more.
Starting off the week strong,Tyler, The Creatorlifted the veil on his surprise new project,DON'T TAP THE GLASS.The ten-track follow-up toCHROMAKOPIAis, in Tyler's adamant own words, 'not a concept album' and, rather, the rapper seeking to shatter the social media standards and put out a project that makes people put their phones down and instead get up and dance.
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Mac DeMarcois continuing to roll out his next studio venture,Guitar.DeMarco just dropped the project's second single, 'Holy,' which follows up 'Home.'
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After contributing executive production toKevin Abstract's recentBlushproject,Quadecahas revealed his latest longform studio project.Vanisher, Horizon Scraperspans 14 songs and features just two other artists,Danny Brownand Maruja.
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ForMAVI's third endeavor of the year, he's tapping another top wordsmith to contribute. On the heels of collaborations withEarl SweatshirtandSmino, MAVI has teamed withNiontayfor 'Jammers Anonymous.'
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After an ominous '9 pm' announcement and anotherICEMANepisode stream,Drakehas dropped another single lifted from the anticipated new album. Initially premiered at Wireless Festival earlier this month, The Boy properly dropped off 'Which One' withCentral Cee.
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25-year-old Lelo has leveled up with his first-ever studio album. DubbedNew Detroit,the project is entirely a solo endeavor, solidifying the rapper's spot as an underground force to be reckoned with.
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Shortly after the Monday morning release ofDON'T TAP THE GLASS,Tyler revealed the first (and still only) official music video from the album. The 'Stop Playing With Me' visual featuresClipse,LeBron James, andMaverick Carter.
On a similar note, Tyler also revealed aGolf Wangcapsule of apparel, accessories, and home goods in support of the new album.
YoungBoy Never Broke Againhas unveiled his eighth studio album,MASA,short forMAKE AMERICA SLIME AGAIN.A lengthy 30 tracks,MASAis mostly YoungBoy handling it on his own, but a standout point of the hour-and-a-half-long offering isPlayboi Cartifeature, 'Fire Your Manager.'
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The genre-bending rapperTommy Genesishas shared her new album,Genesis.Her first longform release sinceworld on firein 2022,Genesisincludes singles 'True Blue,' 'Loops,' 'Baby are you okay?' and 'Girl's Girl.'
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Lifted from his album of the same name, underground rapperMaxohas delivered on another visual – this one for the title track 'Mars Is Electric.'
Dropping on August 5 isCharli XCX's collaboration withConverse. Charli has curated a pair of Custom Chuck Taylor All Star Charli XCX By You sneakers that land in five base colorways and will only be available for three days.
Albeit a YouTube exclusive, we did get more newLil Yachtythis week. 'i need meds' not only features cameos from some of the Concrete Boys gang, but also a preview of a new Boat x Nike collab.
After ushering in summer with 'The Way I Love You' back in May,Jorja Smithhas dropped off another new single, 'With You.'
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Ovrkast. unveiled another clean new visual lifted from his most recentWhile The Iron Is Hotalbum. 'MAVKAST!' marks a particular peak on the striking LP, a link-up between old friends Kast and MAVI.
On the heels of the well-received 'Bodies' withJID,Offsethas lifted the veil on his third single of 2025, 'Professional,' fronted by cover art from iconic NYC eatery, Lucien.
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Just about five years after its predecessor,Freddie GibbsandThe Alchemisthave served upAlfredo 2.Complete with an accompanying Tokyo crime saga film, the album also featuresJID,Larry June, andAnderson .Paak.
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Bad Bunnyrevealed another new chapter of his collaborative venture withadidas, presenting another true-to-self footwear offering. Benito'sadidas Gazelle Indoornow surfaces in a bright 'Cabo Rojo' colorway.
Daniel Ceasarhas delivered the lead single from his forthcoming studio album,Son of Spergy, entitled 'Have A Baby (With Me).'
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Paul Thomas Anderson's new filmOne Battle After Anotherfeatures a star-studded cast list, includingLeonardo DiCaprio,Teyana Taylor,Sean Penn,Benicio Del Toro,Regina Hall, and …Dijon. Watch the trailer closely for a cameo from the musician next to DiCaprio.
The Kid LAROIhas offered up his third solo single of this year, 'HOT GIRL PROBLEMS.'
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ForKevin Parker's grand return asTame Impala, he's shared a seven-minute track, 'End Of Summer.' Complete with a split-screen music video, the cinematic release draws from 1990s acid house in sonic composition and visual inspiration.
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ForA$AP Rocky's next act – asRay-BanCreative Director, that is – he's presented his second eyewear collection. Complete with three futuristic new frames, the 'Next Generation' collection is equipped with the Ultra 001, the Ultra 002, and the Ultra 003, all of which were initially debuted on Rocky'sAWGEParis Fashion Week runway.
After presenting 'BLISS' in May, 'IS IT' in July, and, on Thursday, 'DYNAMITE' withWizkid,Tylahas tacked on one more new track ('MR. MEDIA') to round out the new EP,WWP.
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Queens rapper Bay Swag has dropped off his new albumDamaged Thoughts,which comes elevated with an A-list lineup of featured artists ranging from close collaboratorCash CobaintoYoung Thug,Meek MillandQuavo, among others.
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