Another Friday, another week jam-packed with new music. This time around, we have Chicago’s Vic Mensa finally dropping his debut album, Cousin Stizz cruising around in his favorite sports car, Daniel Caesar finding a way to put us in our feels in the middle of summer, and new music from rising talents Childish Major, VanJess, and others.
Vic Mensa, “Wings” feat. Pharrell Williams and Saul Williams
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Vic Mensa’s a name that’s been around for a good while, but after he took time to figure out his signature sound, we’ll finally receive his debut studio album. The album, titled The Autobiography, will be released on Friday, July 28 and will include The Dream, Syd (of The Internet), Weezer, Ty Dolla $ign, Joey Purp and others. On the lead single, “Wings,” featuring Pharrell Williams and Saul Williams, Mensa opens up about the process of making this project.
Travis Scott, “Butterfly Effect”
Travis Scott recently dropped the visuals for his new song “Butterfly Effect.” The record came out earlier this year as one of three standalone tracks, so no word yet if Travis is back in album mode after his 2016 project, Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight. Directed by BRTHR, the video takes you on a lucidly wild ride, filled with Lamborghinis, dirt bikes and, well, butterflies. You can catch the Houston rapper on tour with D.R.A.M on Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN Tour.
Childish Major, “Woo$ah”
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Childish Major has been steadily bubbling with quality music, and his latest release “Woo$ah” doesn’t disappoint. Produced by Lyle Leduff, Major addresses avoiding life’s problems and taking a break to just relax. He’s definitely someone to keep an eye on in the future.
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VanJess – “Touch The Floor” feat. Masego
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While the record itself may not be new, “Touch The Floor” by VanJess is sure to set parties ablaze this Summer. The Nigerian-American sisters are #BlackGirlMagic is living form, and with an assist from #NewFindsFriday vet Masego. The soulful singers bring life and spirit to your ears with this one.
Daniel Caesar – “Blessed”
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Sometimes a song can come out at the perfect time and in the perfect season. Then there are records that immediately make you think of a June Friday in the middle of January. Daniel Caesar’s “Blessed” may have been released in the July sun, but it will immediately bring you to the land of #TheFeels. The Toronto singer and songwriter acknowledges the hardships of love and being loved, and how someone’s presence can be a blessing in your life. Be careful when listening—you may send a text to someone you once forgot about.
Cousin Stizz – “Lambo”
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Boston MC Cousin Stizz is fresh off the release of his mixtape One Night Only, and decided to follow up his lead single, “Headlock” with a new one called “Lambo.” After previewing the record earlier this year, Stizz takes you on a high-stakes ride that you’ll never forget.
