Best New Music This Week: Brent Faiyaz Is Back With ‘Icon (Director’s Cut),’ FLO Releases “Therapy At The Club,” Ravyn Lenae, And More

Happy Friday, folks! It’s the first weekend in August, and as always, the good people here at ESSENCE are giving to you our weekly roundup of the best new music from some up-and-coming artists, as well as the entertainment industry’s most popular acts.

Today, Brent Faiyaz drops Icon (Director’s Cut), the deluxe version of the acclaimed project he put out in February. The talented singer Ravyn Lenae also comes back with the record Blue Island, Lil Uzi Vert delivers Maverick “Almost Forever” EP and Dinner Party (The collective of Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, Kamasi Washington, 9th Wonder, and Phoelix) continues their strong run of creativity with the new record, Whatchu Bringing? Our list additionally includes records from FLO, Vedo, Fireboy DML, and more.

Take a look at the best new music this week.