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
Owen Rivera turns summer romance into an irresistible experience with “LaiLuv”
Owen Rivera’s new single “LaiLuv” is one of those rare releases that makes you feel as if you are in a free-spirited evening, golden sunsets, open roads, and memories for a lifetime. This track has a tropical feel which delivers a refreshing anthem, designed for the soundtrack of summer.
“LaiLuv” is a simple but touching song with an inviting melody and polished production. It is fresh, lively, and textured with just enough heat to make each listen like returning home to a favorite space. Rivera’s vocals are sincere, and it sits easily in the arrangement and gives the narrative a real and accessible feel. The young love, warm nights, and long drives are brought to life with real emotion, painting vivid pictures that many will recognize in their own lives.
“LaiLuv” alone displays Rivera’s talent for combining accessible pop songwriting with rock textures that make for a song that feels timeless. Owen Rivera’s “LaiLuv” is a feel-good release that celebrates the beauty of fleeting moments and reminds us why some memories of summer never fade away, all wrapped up in a breezy vibe, catchy melody, and heartfelt storytelling.
Artist Spotlight
Benji Miller captures the weight of loving someone through depression on “Hey Darcey”
R&B artist Benji Miller has crafted a deeply empathetic, poignant track with “Hey Darcey,” a song about the emotional toll of watching the slow fade of someone you love. The track is the second single from his forthcoming debut EP, “Love Or Pain,” and offers a reflective look at an artist who isn’t afraid of having tough conversations with honesty and heart.
Built with warm, understated R&B production that lends the track an intimate sound where every melodic choice feels intentional. The production is free of dramatic arrangements, giving space to the emotion and putting the vocals into the spotlight. Benji Miller’s honest, understated performance has a quiet openness that gets to the uncertainty, helplessness, and hope that are at the heart of the story.
“Hey Darcey” is about those who support loved ones with depression and the confusion, concern, and emotional exhaustion that is often left unspoken. The reflective tone is an encouraging reminder that compassion, patience, and presence still matter, even when solutions seem impossible to find. “Hey Darcey” is a story for the ones who may be going through the same struggles, and reminds us that music can still be one of the most powerful ways to connect.
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