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All The Best New Music From This Week That You Need To Hear
Getty Image Nicki Minaj, Mike Will Made-It, The Weeknd, Miley Cyrus, Nav, and St. Vincent all made some of the best new music of the week. …
Keeping up with new music can be exhausting, even impossible. From the weekly album releases to standalone singles dropping on a daily basis, the amount of music is so vast it’s easy for something to slip through the cracks. Even following along with the Uproxx recommendations on a daily basis can be a lot to ask, so every Monday we’re offering up this rundown of the best new music this week.
This week saw Nicki Minaj re-team with a beloved collaborator and The Weeknd hop on an international remix. Yeah, it was a great week for new music. Check out the highlights below.
Mike Will Made-It — “What That Speed Bout?!” Feat. Nicki Minaj and Youngboy Never Broke Again
Fresh off the announcement that he signed with Atlantic and has a new album, Michael, on the way next year, Mike Will Made-It kicked off his new label relationship with “What That Speed Bout?!.” Mike got Nicki Minaj on the track (along with Youngboy Never Broke Again), and Mike and Minaj have a history of hitting when they collab, which is true here as well.
Maluma — “Hawái (Remix)” Feat. The Weeknd
Maluma’s “Hawái” was a Latin hit this summer, but now he has given it new life for fall by recruiting The Weeknd for a remix. Further more, it’s also the first time Weeknd fans get the chance to hear him sing in Spanish.
2 Chainz — “Quarantine Thick” Feat. Mulatto
Lifestyles around the world have become more sedentary thanks to the pandemic, and 2 Chainz and Mulatto find beauty in that on their new collaboration, “Quarantine Thick.” 2 Chainz celebrates the excess pounds of the lady in his life, saying on the chorus, “She been quarantine, now lil’ shawty thick / She been quarantine, now lil’ shawty hips wider.”
Nav and Wheezy — Emergency Tsunami
Nav has been a consistent force over the past few years, dropping at least a project annually since 2017. He already released his third album, Good Intentions, back in May, but now he has returned (with Wheezy) in tow for a new mixtape, Emergency Tsunami.
24kGoldn — “Mood (Remix)” Feat. Justin Bieber and J Balvin
It’s been a huge year for both 24kGoldn and Justin Bieber, as each artist has spent time at No. 1 thanks to collaborations. Now they have come together (along with another regular chart presence, J Balvin) to continue the legacy of 24kGoldn’s first chart-topper, “Mood.”
Miley Cyrus — “Edge Of Midnight” Feat. Stevie Nicks
Miley Cyrus’ “Midnight Sky” borrows from Stevie Nicks’ “Edge Of Seventeen,” which Cyrus has been forthcoming about. Now, those two worlds have truly mended on a clever new remix titled “Edge Of Midnight,” which blends elements of both songs in a natural-sounding way.
Benee — “Happen To Me”
Benee’s latest references her mental health journey, which she recently told Uproxx is a theme on her upcoming album: “I think with this album, I haven’t really held back on experimenting with genres and even lyrics. Maybe I would have been more hesitant to do some of the things that I’ve done on this album in my previous bodies of work.”
Darkside — Psychic Live July 17 2017
PSYCHIC LIVE JULY 17 2014 by DARKSIDE
For a quick spell a few years back, Nicolás Jaar and Dave Harrington teamed up as Darkside, and given the pair’s talent, their sole album together was beloved. Now, they have taken a trod down memory lane by unearthing a previously unheard live set and sharing it as a new EP.
Swae Lee, Tyga, and Lil Mosey — “Krabby Step”
The SpongeBob SquarePants franchise has a more impressive musical history than some may realize, and now a trio of modern favorites have joined the storied universe with “Krabby Step.” The track (from Swae Lee, Tyga, and Lil Mosey) comes from the upcoming film The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On The Run, and it transforms some of the show’s classic music and moments into a genuine banger.
St. Vincent — “Piggy”
Nine Inch Nails just got inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and to celebrate, St. Vincent decided to cover “Piggy.” Calling the track one of her NIN favorites, Annie Clark said of it, “When I took this song apart to cover it, it took me a long time to really understand the immensity of the groove. It’s a dark, industrial reggae. Muscular, but never as distorted as you imagined it when you think of it in your head. […] They made a complicated thing seem easy and made big, bold sonic choices.”
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The profound lyrics not only urge introspection but also inspire it, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the significance of our narratives. Amid life’s hustle and bustle, the song encourages listeners to focus on the delicate equilibrium between adversity and optimism. The lines encapsulate the track’s essence, emphasizing that our struggles do not define us, but how we surmount them.
The production exudes an understated elegance that aligns with the song’s sentiment, blending soulful melodies with subtle beats that mirror life’s unpredictability. Neak’s sincere vocals lead the listener through a journey of self-reflection, transforming the track into more than just a listening experience. It becomes a personal introspection.
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In “Cold Hard Truth,” Casey talks about the hard truth that life doesn’t always have happy endings. The music is calm and soothing, and his voice feels like he’s sharing a secret around a campfire. The song captures those moments when things don’t go how we want them to. Lines like “Sometimes what you need ain’t what you want to hear” really hit deep.
Casey has written over 150 songs and released four albums and two EPs. His music mixes country, folk, and a bit of 70s rock, and you can hear all of that in “Cold Hard Truth.” The song makes you imagine small towns and long roads, and it feels like it could be from any time. The music is simple, so you can focus on meaningful words and think about life’s harsh truths.
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