Happy Friday, folks. It’s the final day of July, and many of the best artists in the industry are dropping some of the hottest songs and albums of the summer. So, if you’re looking for a record to vibe to this weekend, you’re definitely in the right place.

Today, the country star Shaboozey drops his concept album The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales, featuring acts such as Teyana Taylor, Gunna, Jamie Foxx, Leon Bridges, Kehlani, and more. On the R&B side, Ari Lennox unveils “Hookah Baby,” the talented DESTIN CONRAD releases “I Love Your Body,” and Jacquees gives his fans the project Mood 2. Our roundup has music from Cardi B, JAŸ-Z, and Rapsody, among others.

Take a listen to the best new music this week below.

Shaboozey – ‘The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales’

Cardi B – “AH HA”

Davido – ‘Oriadé’

JAŸ-Z – “In My Lifetime”

MOLIY – ‘BADDIES <3 MOLIY’

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Wale ft. Elmiene – “Overthink”

DESTIN CONRAD – “I Love Your Body”

Ari Lennox – “Hookah Baby”

Jacquees – ‘Mood 2’

E-40 ft. Juvenile – “Sumn Ain’t Right”

Rapsody – “Apple Juice”

Jon Keith ft. Chance The Rapper – “YOU CAN ALWAYS COME BACK HOME”

Josh Levi – “SWERVE”

Isaiah Falls – ‘LVRS PARADISE (SIDE B)’

Rod Wave – “Hustle”

Arin Ray – “Too Good”

K. Michelle – “Jesus & Whiskey”

Storm Reid – “Shotty”

Johnny Venus – “Porsche 911”

Author: Okla Jones

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