As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks.
This week’s lineup is led by A$AP Rocky, Big Sean and Travis Scott, who each released the single “Tailor Swif” and the albums Better Me Than You and the Live From Atlanta/Chopped & Screwed versions of Days Before Rodeo, respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from Montell Fish, Fireboy DML, Destroy Lonely, Oasis, Doechii, Tommy Richman and BNYX with Yeat.
A$AP Rocky – “Tailor Swif”
In a surprising move, A$AP Rocky officially releases the previously-leaked cut “Tailor Swif.” Known earlier as “Wetty,” the Hitkidd-produced track has no real connection with Taylor Swift but does offer a fun little play on her name in the chorus. The song was debuted live in 2022 and unfortunately experienced a leak in the days after.
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Big Sean – Better Me Than You
After a short delay, Big Sean finally drops off his first studio album in four years, Better Me Than You. The 21-track record features an exciting mix of guest features including Charlie Wilson on “Break the Cycle,” Gunna on “It Is What It Is,” Eryn Allen Kane on “Apologize” and “Black Void” with Thundercat, Syd on “Something,” Bryson Tiller on “This n That,” Teyana Taylor, Larry June and DJ Premier on “Million Pieces,” Cash Cobain on “Get You Back,” Nasaan on “Certified,” Ellie Goulding on “My Life” and the Alchemist on “Together Forever.”
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Travis Scott – Live From Atlanta/Chopped & Screwed
Travis Scott continues to honor his Days Before Rodeo project with the release of two “vault editions.” The new versions are a Live From Atlanta album as well as a Chopped & Screwed edition, both of which are exclusively available via his store.
Listen: Travis Scott
Oasis – Definitely Maybe (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Oasis celebrates the 30th anniversary of their seminal debut album Definitely Maybe with a special deluxe edition. The latest release includes tracks from the group’s discarded original recording session at Monnow Valley Studios, outtakes from the recordings at Sawmills Studios in Cornwall, new mixes by Noel Gallagher and Callum Marinho and an unreleased demo of “Sad Song” with Liam Gallagher on vocals. Definitely Maybe’s original art designer, Brian Cannon, and the original sleeve photographer Michael Spencer Jones also return to share brand new artwork for the record’s 30th anniversary.
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Montell Fish – Aeon
Montell Fish drops his latest three-track project, Aeon. The release arrives just a week after it was announced that his full-length effort album CHARLOTTE is set to release on September 27.
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Fireboy DML – adedamola
Fireboy DML gets real personal in his self-titled studio album, adedamola. Featuring fellow Nigerian artists Lojay, Lagbaja, Seun Kuti and DJ SPINALL as well as GRAMMY nominee Jon Batiste, the record is described by the artist as “a culmination of what I’ve learned in the past couple of years, especially in 2023.” He continues, I’m learning that success is not always glamorous. It can be personal and relative to who you are and what matters to you. There are a few songs on the album that really talk about focusing on the things that matter—family, personal health, peace of mind, my relationship with God, and sharing love with the people that really matter to you.”
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Doechii – Alligator Bites Never Heal
Rising TDE star Doechii delivers her latest hip-hop/rap mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal. “To my Swamp, my devoted core fans, I hope you cherish this mixtape and create beautiful memories to it. Use my music to encourage you through the rough days and use it to imagine better ones,” she says in a loving statement. “Allow Alligator Bites Never Heal to inspire you as you all have inspired me. I love you forever.”
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Destroy Lonely – LOVE LASTS FOREVER
Destroy Lonely returns with his sophomore studio effort, LOVE LASTS FOREVER. The 21-track effort features collaborations with Lil Uzi Vert, Ken Carson and Don Toliver, while production work is provided by Lil 88, Wheezy, KP Beatz, Clayco, CXDY and more. “Hope y’all love this as much as we do, took about a year to get right,” he says of the album.
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Tommy Richman – “Thought You Were The One”
Ahead of the release of his album COYOTE, Tommy Richman shares his latest single “Thought You Were The One.” The cut arrives with a visual helmed by Lonewolf and sees the artist cruising through the desert with a female companion and looking back at the loving moments they’ve shared. “It’s a great example of slowing things down a little bit… It’s not always about the hype songs. I’m versatile,” he says of the track. In anticipation of the new album, Tommy will also be playing a series of sold-out live shows in Washington D.C., New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
BNYX x Yeat x Superheaven – “Go Again”
BNYX and Yeat officially drop off their collaborative effort, “Go Again.” The beat was first previewed on TikTok more than a year ago and was well received by audiences, with the final cut truly showcasing the musical chemistry between the pair.
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
