Sleigh what? Sprinkling some Christmas vibes into your playlist, deep dive into our freshest selection of new music this Friday as we offer you the latest tracks you need in your rotation.
KID CUDI ft. SKEPTA and POP SMOKE – SHOW OUT
The finale of the trilogy has approached, however, Kid Cudi comes through with a bang as he enlists Skepta (Big Smoke) and highly missed rapper Pop Smoke for their collaboration ‘Show Out’. The visualiser, an artistic, ultramodern showcase, accompanies the buoyant single taken from Cudi’s album ‘Man on The Moon III’.
JYELLOWL – 2020
Taken from his latest EP ‘2020 D|Vision’, Nigerian-Irish artist JyellowL comes through with a visual offering for his opening track ‘2020’. Developing a distinct sound, the Dublin-based hip-hop artist sets the tone for his fast-rising trajectory.
JACK HARLOW ft. BIG SEAN – WAY OUT
Taken from his newly dropped debut album ‘That’s what they all say’, Louisville native Jack Harlow teams up with Big Sean for joint track ‘Way Out’. Boasting high-octane 808s and bouncy revolving flows, the two are living it up.
DJ SPINALL ft. FIREBOY DML – SERE
Multi award-winning DJ Spinall links up with Fireboy DML for their joint single titled ‘Sere’. Infusing the imposing, bouncy riddim with smooth, transitioning vocals, the collaboration is filled with nothing but balmy vibes.
NAIRA MARLEY – KOLEYEWON
Drawing the year to a close with a bang, Nigerian artist Naira Marley announces a new single entitled ‘Koleyewon’. The Niphkey-produced cut translates to ‘they can’t understand’ in Yoruba, in nod to the current state of Nigeria and the challenges the country has faced throughout the year.
YOUNG FRANCO ft. DENZEL CURRY and PELL – FALLIN’ APART
Providing us with a funk, feel-good music video, Australian producer Young Franco taps Denzel Curry and bubbling rapper Pell for combined joint ‘Fallin’ Apart’. Garnering inspiration from the noughties and 80s hip-hop, the trio goes back-to-back to offer a worldly collaboration.
KING VON – WAYNE’S STORY
‘Wayne’s story’ marks the first posthumous release from late rapper King Von. Teased over on social media, the under-3-minute cut is taken from his debut album ‘Welcome to O’Block’. Utilising his abilities to rap and story tell, Von follows Wayne through life.
KAORY – STEP INTO CHRISTMAS
Speaking of festivities, Kaory wants you to ‘Step into Christmas’ with her as she releases her joyful, new music video. Just a week since the release of her Christmas EP, the 17-year-old showcases her vocals through her one-take, minimalistic visual offering.
You can now listen to all songs featured in PAUSE Picks: New Music Friday in our Official Spotify Playlist below.
