Music
New Music Releases in May 2020
These past couple of months have felt like just one big long decade due to the new quarantined lifestyle we’ve all adapted to. However, there are still many things to look forward to in the future, especially the near future. Check out our list of some of the hottest new music that will be released in the month of May.
Labb Rat
HDBeenDope, BrokeN Dreams
Type: Project
Release Date: May 1
Quality Control Music / Motown
Lil Baby, My Turn Deluxe Edition
Type: Album
Release Date: May 1
Mozzy, Beyond Bulletproof
Type: Album
Release Date: May 1
Music Access, Inc.
Lil Flip, Tum-Tum, Made in Texas
Type: Album
Release Date: May 1
Alamo (Geffen Records)
Lil Durk, Just Cause Y’all Waited 2
Type: Album
Release Date: May 8
N-LessEntertainment / Interscope Records
Moneybagg Yo, Time Served Deluxe Edition
Type: Album
Release Date: May 15
G*59 Records
Scrim, A Man Rose From the Dead
Type: Album
Release Date: May 15
Kingz in Denial Don’t Overcome
Kiddo Marv, Unappreciated Blessing
Type: Album
Release Date: May 18
The Phantom Entertainment / Empire
Styles P, Styles David Ghost Your Enthusiasm
Type: Album
Release Date: May 22
Darrius Jones for XXL
Skooly, Nobody Likes Me
Type: Mixtape
Release Date: May 22
Redefinition Records
Archie Shepp, Raw Poetic and Damu the Fudgemunk, Ocean Bridges
Type: Album
Release Date: May 22
Warp Records
Flying Lotus, Flamagra (Instrumentals)
Type: Album
Release Date: May 29
TenThousand Projects, LLC / Electric Feel Music
Kierra Luv, Take It Or Leave It
Type: Album
Release Date: TBD
We thank all the talented artists and musicians who are creating, producing, and releasing their music and helping us get through this pandemic one song at a time!
Artist Spotlight
Donna Dafi unveils a fearless pop power move on latest release “Primadonna”
Donna Dafi’s latest release, “Primadonna,” is an upbeat pop song with beautiful visuals and strong, catchy beats. The track is meant to appeal to people who want to be close to others and feel comfortable. It shows how exciting it is to learn more about yourself and how freeing it is to accept your strength fully. “Primadonna” is clear, purposeful, and very charming from the first beat.
The single, on the Female Pop, Pop Rising, and Viral playlists, has a polished, new, modern, and emotionally powerful sound. Donna Dafi’s method is both complicated and useful, making a sound space where empowerment and accessibility come together. The song has a happy sound that makes people feel good about themselves and lets them stop needing other people’s approval. “Primadonna” is not an attack, it’s a realization that you can love and feel deeply without losing yourself, a sentiment that speaks to today’s generation looking for authenticity in music and life.
The release is especially interesting because it can make you feel both strong and weak at the same time. The song is fun and energetic, but it also carries a personal message that makes it more than just a pop song. It is a song for people learning to speak up for themselves, set limits, and shine in their own way. The dynamic production adds to this message by blending smooth pop sounds with catchy hooks that stick in your head long after the song ends.
“Primadonna” is a song by Donna Dafi that demonstrates how sound can tell a story. The single, with its empowering theme, catchy beat, and polished pop sound, is a sign of personal growth and self-confidence. This song demands attention and encourages people to be confident and step boldly into the spotlight.
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Artist Spotlight
Eylsia turns inner struggle into radiance with latest release “Desert Learns to Shine”
Eylsia’s powerful new single, “Desert Learns to Shine,” is an emotionally charged anthem about strength, self-confidence, and the quiet strength needed to rise above difficult situations. The song combines a personal confession and a triumphant declaration, capturing the moment when inner light breaks through emotional darkness.
The track is mostly about staying strong even when things are tough. Eylsia makes people very aware of themselves and helps them find strength in their weaknesses. The picture of the desert learning to shine is both clear and meaningful. It reminds us that even the most barren places can grow when they are full of hope and bravery.
This release is especially interesting because it makes you think. Eylsia thinks that listening to her inner voice and letting it guide her will make her stronger. This deep conversation makes the song feel very personal, prompting people to think, breathe, and reconnect with their feelings. The result is a song that feels personal yet easy for everyone to relate to.
The song is full of feeling, and each part shows what it’s like to get over past pain. Eylsia turns tears into things that help you grow and sadness into progress. “Desert Learns to Shine” has a deep emotional impact because it is so real. This one tells you how to keep going and find yourself. Eylsia reminds us that even when things are calm, we are getting stronger. “Desert Learns to Shine” isn’t just a song, it’s a message of hope, strength, and the power of believing in yourself.
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