Hiya and pleased Friday. Press Play Fridays are again and it’s a nice weekend to return. This week we bought new releases from all ranges of artists. Certainly one of Atlanta’s favourite duos is again with one other single. Certainly one of Atlanta’s hottest newcomers debut album is lastly right here and we even have the debut album of one among our favourite queens. Oh yeah, it’s a ton of fireside singles as properly. Open up your favourite streaming app, it’s time to Press Play.
Coco Jones — Why Not Extra?
Coco Jones can do all of it. She first popped onto our screens on Disney Channel and is now starring in probably the greatest exhibits on TV at the moment in Bel-Air. She has already confirmed herself vocally, incomes herself a Grammy for Finest R&B efficiency for her “ICU” report. Effectively, she is lastly prepared for her debut album and it didn’t disappoint. She flexes her vocal vary and talents all through the album and confirms one thing that all of us just about already knew: She can be a power in music for years to come back
Stand out tracks: “Preserve It Quiet,” “Style,” and “On Sight”
James Arthur — PISCES
James Arthur is likely one of the smoothest voice in all of pop music as we speak. He brings a sure degree of soul that you simply actually don’t hear from a singer like him. At present, he returns together with his first venture of 2025 and it’s the proper intro to him for individuals who haven’t heard about him earlier than. His music has ache, it has function, and like he does on his guitar, his lyrics pull in your coronary heart. I don’t know what it’s about James Arthur however his music all the time put me in my feels, however in a great way.
Stand out Tracks: “All My Love, “F.R.I.E.N.D.S.,” and “Embers”
Stomach Gang Kushington — The Avenue Is Yours
LVRN’s latest signee has been making waves in Atlanta like few have been capable of. He seemingly got here our of nowhere however Stomach Gang Kushington is now on all people’s radar. He hosted an album-listening occasion final week on the Lure Music Museum the place he went via a pair tracks on this album and it solely constructed the hype. The album is right here and it cements why Stomach Gang Kush is likely one of the hottest within the metropolis. He has celebration bangers, however he can get deep on the monitor as properly. He tells genuine tales, which we all the time admire, and he will get deep about his son on this album, exhibiting he doesn’t thoughts being weak.
Friday’s prime singles
“Like You” — Roy Woods
The Toronto crooner is again with a brand new venture and it’s riveting. The stand out monitor on right here is unquestionably “Like You” the place exhibits why folks used to match his voice to Michael Jackson’s
“Cash On Cash” — Younger Thug ft. Future
Younger Thug is gearing up for the discharge of his new album so that you knew a single with Future was coming. Seeing the Younger Thug rebrand has truly been lovely to see, he can’t rap about sure issues however to date it hasn’t damage his track high quality, I feel it has truly pressured Thugger to suppose exterior the field and it’s working.
“Stateside” — PinkPantheress
The EDM princess simply has such an ear for beats, it’s like she makes successful each time. Pink Pantheress new single is a clean bop, a easy track however one I can see getting dropped in golf equipment all all over the world this summer time, particularly within the ones stateside.
“Laho II” — Burna Boy & Shallipopi
Afrobeats is properly represented this week with “Laho II.” The 2 African Giants teamed as much as make a banger, and truthfully I simply need to see extra of this mixture. Everyone knows Burna Boy however for individuals who haven’t heard a lot of Shallipopi, that is your signal to deep dive into his music.