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 albums coming from Future, Lil Tecca, The Alchemist, Jamie xx and Orion Sun, and singles from Bon Iver, Ray Vaughn x NLE Choppa, AUDREY NUNA, Bktherula and Bad Bunny.
Future – MIXTAPE PLUTO
Marking Future’s third project of 2024, MIXTAPE PLUTO is here. The long-awaited, highly-teased-on-social-media LP is equipped with 17 high-octane tracks (and no credited features) including the highly-anticipated “Too Fast” and “Lil Demon.”
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Bon Iver – ”S P E Y S I D E”
Bon Iver dropped and autumn has officially arrived. His first solo studio single in four years, “S P E Y S I D E,” arrives with even better news: an EP announcement. SABLE, is set to drop next month, complete with three new cuts.
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Lil Tecca – PLAN A
After unleashing TEC last year, Lil Tecca has returned with his fourth studio album. PLAN A is a primarily solo effort from the rapper, also offering his production hand to some parts and enlisting just one featured artist to contribute, Don Toliver.
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The Alchemist – The Genuine Articulate
The Alchemist has offered his hand to a slew of albums and projects this year. His latest solo endeavor is entitled The Genuine Articulate and sees features from ScHoolboy Q, Conway The Machine, Havoc, Action Bronson, Larry June and Big Body Bes.
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Ray Vaughn x NLE Choppa – “FNBN”
Top Dawg Entertainment’s Ray Vaughn’s hot streak continues. On the heels of “Everybody Dies” featuring SiR, the rapper has unveiled “FNBM” featuring NLE Choppa.
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
AUDREY NUNA – “Mine”
Arriving in tandem with a new track “Mine” is AUDREY NUNA’S official second studio album announcement. “Mine” kicks off the rollout for TRENCH, which is also set to feature “Starving,” “Suckin Up” and “Jokes on Me.”
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Bktherula – “AdultSwim”
The first new single since the release of LVL5 P2, Bktherula has unveiled the nostalgic “AdultSwim.” The cut samples Vano3000’s viral “Adult Swim” edit of BadBadNotGood’s “Time Moves Slowly” – over which Bk spits her signature smart, witty bars.
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Jamie xx – In Waves
Jamie xx’s long-awaited In Waves has washed ashore at last. The 12-track effort comes complete with pre-released singles “Baddy on the Floor,” “Treat Each Other Right,” “Dafodil,” “Life,” “All You Children” and “Waited All Night.”
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Orion Sun – Orion
After an impressive run of singles, Orion Sun has officially lifted the curtain on her self-titled offering. The dreamy 14-track lineup is a fully solo effort from the songstress.
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Bad Bunny – “Una Velita”
A surprise release from Bad Bunny rounds out this week’s selects. “Una Velita” arrives on the seven-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria’s passing through Puerto Rico.
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
