While Kanye West and King Combs stole the spotlight over the weekend with their surprising collaboration, new artists such as Sexton, Fordo, and Zyhier emerge with buzzworthy new music. Meanwhile, rap’s elder statesmen prove their longevity week after week with hot new music.
With exciting new releases from Clipse, Cardi B, and other superstars set to drop this summer, this week presents a prime opportunity for emerging artists to showcase their talent and make a significant impact. New artists’ popularity is becoming even easier to discover in the streaming era.
This week’s releases reflected hip-hop’s dynamic ecosystem, striking a balance between mainstream returns, emerging voices, and nostalgic revivals—all underscoring the genre’s continued evolution halfway through 2025. From Sexton’s ascension to Mozzy’s return to Fordo’s arrival, here’s all the new music you might have missed this week.
Larry June, Cardo Got Wings, & E-40 Put The Yay On They Back, “Ya Feel Me”
The Bay Area superstars match their signature lingos to create another catchy slap to add to the collection. The slang is top-tier. While the track will appear on June’s joint tape with Cardo, the new collaboration builds demand for a collaboration between the King of Slang and Good Job Larry.
Sexton Proves That She Has “Been That”
Produced by KC Da Beatmonster, the new single showcases the emerging star’s undeniable creativity, star power, and confidence. She has always been a star; the world didn’t know it yet. “I wanted to create a song that not only showcases my versatility as an artist but also empowers women to embrace their strength and independence,” She said. “I’m excited for my fans to hear this new side of me, and I hope it resonates with them.”
Fordo Takes Us Back To “2001”
Feeling nostalgic, the Milwaukee hitmaker delivers a 12-song project that blends raw vulnerability with confident energy, establishing Fordo as a powerful emerging voice in today’s music scene. “I walk the line between my own vulnerability and confidence, always drawing from real-life experiences,” he said. “Being born in 2001, that era shaped me, and it shows in the music I make.”
Zyhier Causes A “Meteor Shower”
The latest release is a striking declaration of raw emotion and masterful execution, clearly highlighting his rising influence as a creative powerhouse. As Best Kept Secret – The Label gets ready to unveil its debut lineup of releases, he stands firmly at the forefront, embodying the next generation of artistry.
Mozzy & YFN Lucci Make It To “23 And 1”
The collaboration between the artists from Sacramento and Atlanta features flowing piano melodies and somber vocal samples. In this track, the two rap stars reflect on their past wrongdoings, expressing both regret and nostalgia as they confront their betrayers and mourn those they have lost. The song narrates their experiences in jail, highlights what they missed during that time, and emphasizes their commitment to moving forward.
Calvin Ross & 2c’s are “Cuttin Up”
A dynamic single that combines a hip-hop edge with R&B soul. The track evokes dark, cinematic chords and an epic, stadium-ready beat that captivates listeners from the very first bar and maintains its grip throughout. Their collaboration not only reaffirms their chemistry but also demonstrates artistic growth, expanding upon the bold experimentation of their first EP while maintaining the accessibility that won over fans worldwide.
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