Things We Loved in Music This Week: July 12
Bieber is back. Just about twelve hours after launching hisSKYLRKbrand,Justin Bieberhas returned to the music scene withSWAG, his first album sinceJusticein 2021, and includes contributions fromSexyy Red,Cash Cobain,Gunna,Lil B,DijonandDruski, among others.Spotify|Apple Music
Speaking of grand returns,Clipsealso made one of the most long-awaited reunions in hip-hop. The Thornton brothers,Pusha TandMalice, have shared their first new music in over 15 years: a star-studded new album,Let God Sort Em Out,featuring production byPharrelland other features fromTyler, the Creator,John Legend,Nasand more.Spotify|Apple Music
It was another big week forTravis Scott. Starting at the top of the week, he revved up with the newJACKBOYS 2single '2000 EXCURSION. ' The track isn't yet available on streaming services, though the music video fueled rumors of a potential collaboration between Scott andGTA.
As 'Burning Blue' continues to rack up streams,Mariah The Scientisthas officially announced her next studio project. EntitledHEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY, the album is confirmed to drop on August 22.
Kid Cudi also confirmed the release date for his album – also August 22. Cudi officially lifted the veil onFree's cover art, as well as its second pre-release single, 'Grave,' and its striking visual.Spotify|Apple Music
To commemorate five years ofJuice WRLD'sLegends Never Diealbum, the project has been expanded with two additional tracks, one of which, 'The Way,' featuresXXXTentacion.Spotify|Apple Music
The latest full-length collaborative endeavor fromLarry JuneandCardo Got Wingsis here, and it's dubbedUntil Night Comes. The summer-coded album spans 14 songs and featuresDon Toliver,E-40,Wiz Khalifaand many more.Spotify|Apple Music
Earlier this week,Sydshared her first new music in almost three years, a new single entitled 'Die For This.'Spotify|Apple Music
After what feels like forever of dropping hints, teasers, and visuals, Travis Scott revealed thatJACKBOYS 2is confirmed to drop this Sunday at 11:59 EST
RosalíafrontsNew Balance's new campaign for the New Balance 204L. Is a collab in the works? Only time will tell…
Less than a day before droppingSWAG, Bieber finally made the first move on SKYLRK, officially 'launching' the label and releasing its first in-line drop of hoodies, headwear, sunglasses, and footwear.
For their third collaborative cut,Maxo Kreamand Tyler, the Creator have reconnected for 'Cracc at 15,' which joins 'BIG PERSONA' and 'Cracc Era.'Spotify|Apple Music
After dropping theMaggie Rogers-sampling 'Murda' back in early June,Lil Yachtyhas returned with a new single and its VHS-style video, 'Won't Diss You.'Spotify|Apple Music
Preceded by 'RATHER BE' and 'TWENTIES,'GIVĒONhas graced us with his fourth studio album,BELOVED.Spotify|Apple Music
Dev Hynesis going on tour. After he wraps up his stint as support for bothTurnstileandLorde,Blood Orangewill embark on a headlining tour of its own through the fall.
After dropping offBlushtracks 'Geezer' and 'Maroon,' seasoned collaboratorsKevin AbstractandDominic Fikehave reconnected under the guise of 'Geezer.' The name of their collaborative unit, the pair shared another new track, 'Doggy.'Spotify|Apple Music
Revealed via Instagram on Tuesday night,Denzel Curryhopped onFred again..,SkeptaandPlaqueboymax's new track 'Victory Lap' for the official remix, 'Victory Lap Two.'Spotify|Apple Music
Leave it toBurna Boyto get features from Travis Scott,ShaboozeyandMick Jagger. The Afrobeats sensation has shared his latest project,No Signs of Weakness.Spotify|Apple Music
A few hours after the release ofLet God Sort Em Out,Pusha T and Malice pulled up to NPR'sTiny Deskto deliver a live performance of some of the album's new tracks along with the classics.
Similarly,Cash Cobainrolled up to theCOLORSStudio for his first-ever performance for the series, followed by the official release of his new track 'Feeeeeeeeel.'Spotify|Apple Music
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