This week’s new music Friday runs the full spectrum: from Baby Keem, Momo Boyd, and Kendrick Lamar with a belated Valentine’s Day anthem, to Bebe Rexha baring her soul ahead of a highly anticipated album, to Denzel Curry and the newly formed Scythe collective reminding everyone why hip-hop supergroups matter. There’s tender R&B from Andraya, pop-rock grit from Alemeda, culture-forward artistry from Molly Santana, and ATL swag from Dess Dior — all proof that February is not playing around. Strap in, because this one’s got something for everyone.
Baby Keem ft. Kendrick Lamar & Momo Boyd – “Good Flirts”
If I didn’t know any better I’d say Keem and Momo were giving more than friends at the rapper’s listening party. But maybe they’re just “Good Flirts.” The standout track, featuring the Gen Z rap star’s cousin, fellow Grammy award winner Kendrick Lamar, is begging for a music video that I hope we’ll see soon. Nearly five years after the critically acclaimed LP The Melodic Blue, Baby Keem finally released his highly anticipated sophomore studio album Ca$ino.
Bebe Rexha – “I Like You Better Than Me”
Bebe Rexha kicks off a bold new era with “I Like You Better Than Me,” the lead single from her forthcoming album Dirty Blonde, due this summer. The track is a raw, emotionally sharp look at self-comparison and the impossible pressures placed on women in Hollywood — Rexha wrote it to connect with anyone who’s ever felt less than enough, reminding them they’re not alone.
With Dirty Blonde being rolled out as a visual album with a music video for every track, Rexha is clearly playing by her own rules and this single sets the tone for what looks like her most personal and fearless chapter yet.
The Scythe Presents: The Scythe ft. TiaCorine & FERG
Denzel Curry’s new hip-hop supergroup The Scythe — rounding out with TiaCorine, FERG, Bktherula, and Key Nyata — drops their anarchic title track just weeks ahead of their debut album Strictly 4 The Scythe, due March 6 via Loma Vista. The posse cut is a fired-up stomper built on scratched production and a chant-heavy hook, with TiaCorine and FERG each bringing sharp, athletic verses that make it clear this collective means business.
FERG called the session “a moment in history,” and with the full LP promising guest appearances from Juicy J, Smino, Luh Tyler and more, The Scythe might just be shaping up to be one of the most exciting rap projects of the year.
Molly Santana – “Solo”
Molly Santana‘s “Solo” is a visual and sonic statement, with the music video paying homage to her Japanese heritage through flashing cards that translate the lyrics in Japanese. Ghostly figures are a nod to her latest album Molly and Her World of Wonders, hinting that a new era may be on the horizon.
She does what she does best over grungy trap production, flexing the melodic prowess that’s made her one of the more distinct voices in her lane. Ever the tastemaker, Molly showed out in her black grillz from her collaborative jewelry line with fellow Blasian sensation Sukii — the same line spotted on North West — cementing her status as a style force just as much as a musical one.
JayDon – “FLAMED UP”
Signed to USHER, JayDon returns at a pivotal moment — his breakout single “Lullaby” just hit No. 1 at urban radio, and his debut mixtape Me My Songs & I has been making serious noise. On “FLAMED UP,” he’s leaning further into that emotional pull, cooing lines like “Look in your eyes, I get lost on this journey every time” proving he’s as strong a songwriter as he is a performer.
The rising R&B singer even took a moment before the EP dropped to thank TikTok for having him perform in Las Vegas, a nod to the digital momentum fueling his rise. Now he’s ready to take it to the stage: JayDon just announced his first headlining Flamed Up Tour, a six-city run kicking off this spring so get your tickets.
Dess Dior, Belly Gang Kushington – “Tell Me Now”
Dess Dior and Belly Gang Kushington are so ATL in their latest collab “Tell Me Now,” the sharp, bossed-up opener to her sophomore EP Take Notes, out now. Dess wastes no time setting the tone, coming in with rapid-fire demands and the kind of unapologetic energy that’s made her a compelling rising voice in hip-hop. The six-track project — which also features Saucy Santana and KenTheMan — is a confident, luxury-laced statement from a Savannah native who’s made it very clear that settling was never the option.
Andraya – “Sapphire Moon” (From The Block Performance)
Andraya’s “Sapphire Moon” From The Block Performance is the kind of live rendition that stops you in your tracks — raw, intimate, and deeply personal. The R&B debut single, written for her daughter amid a custody battle, carries the weight of a mother’s love in every note, with Andraya’s vocals doing all the heavy lifting against a stripped-back backdrop. Her “soft girl era,” as she’s called it, turns out to be anything but soft when the emotion behind it runs this deep.
Alemeda – “1-800-F**k-You” Unplugged (Tour Rehearsal)
TDE’s genre-bending pop-rock force Alemeda strips things back with an unplugged version of “1-800-F**k-You,” the post-punk standout from her sophomore EP But What The Hell Do I Know — a track that’s all about standing firm against anyone hurling nonsense her way.
Raised between Ethiopia and Arizona, Alemeda has carved out a lane as one of the most fearless Black women in alternative music, and the raw, acoustic treatment of this one only underscores why. The timing couldn’t be better: she’s currently on her first-ever headlining “But Where The Hell Should I Go Tour,” a six-city run that wraps February 26 in Los Angeles.
Youngn MH – “Rush Hour”
Brooklyn’s Youngn MH built his buzz through notable collaborations with Dipset’s Jim Jones, GS9’s Fetty Luciano, and Grammy-nominated songwriter Landstrip Chip, earning a loyal following in the process. In 2025, the Flatbush native released his 6-track EP Everything 4 Spliff on his own Money Hungry Ent imprint, with standouts like “Back In America,” “Collide,” and the Hurricane Wisdom-assisted “Goal$” highlighting his range.
Now operating as both artist and CEO, Youngn MH continues to evolve his sound and cement his status as one of the borough’s rising forces in his return with double-single “Rush Hour/ Call It Even.” Which song are you feeling the most?