From R&B hits to collabs from hip-hop greats and modernized sample tracks, check out this week's New Music Friday for the culture's latest & greatest in music.
--Yo Gotti & DJ Drama, I Showed U So -- The latest of the Gangsta Grillz mixtape series, the Philadelphia DJ tapped Gotti for the 20-track collection with features from Moneybagg Yo and Rich Homie Quan.
--Usher ft. 21 Savage & Summer Walker, "Good Good" -- It's a mix of old school and new school on the new track from Usher, which is expected to show up on his upcoming, untitled ninth studio album.
--Kevin Gates, "I Don't Apologize" -- As the follow-up to the release of his Stranger Than Fiction mixtape, the Louisiana rapper reflects on his success and self-love in the latest single.
--Mario & Lil Wayne ft. Tyga, "Main One" -- The trio dropped off their first collaboration and official music video, an infusion of high-end designer looks, diamonds and women.
--Lakeyah, "In Da Club" -- The 2021 XXL Freshman released her latest song, a reimagined version of J-Kwon's 2004 hit, "Tipsy."
Hits in Heavy Rotation
--Kenny Lattimore -- "Never Knew"
--Coco Jones -- "Double Back"
--Tamika Scott ft. Method Man -- "Tonight"
--Ron Isley & The Isley Brothers -- "Last Time"
--Offset & Cardi B -- "Jealousy"
--Maverick City Music -- "Fear is Not My Future"
--Kaliii -- "Area Codes"
--Rylo Rodriguez ft. NoCap -- "Thang For You"
--Victoria Monet -- "On My Mama"
--Gunna -- "fukumean"