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A running archive for Penny’s Friday music features. The newest drop leads; every published week stays in the mix.
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October 23, 2026
New Music Friday Catch-Up: Anderson .Paak and Cordae, Yung Miami, Che Noir and More Drop October 23
Friday’s hip-hop and R&B releases cover solo debuts, a long-awaited rap collaboration, personal storytelling, and a Pharrell-shaped R&B set. This is the catch-up edition: here’s what’s actually out, what to queue firs…
October 16, 2026
New Music Friday: Gucci Mane, Lucky Daye, K. Michelle and More Drop October 16
If you missed last week’s catch-up, we stacked Joyce Wrice, Dawn Richard, Tobe Nwigwe, and more in last week’s New Music Friday roundup . It’s still worth a spin before you dig into this one.
October 9, 2026
New Music Friday: Joyce Wrice, Dawn Richard, Tobe Nwigwe, and More Stack October 9
This roundup covers the hip-hop and R&B albums and shorter releases arriving Friday, October 9. Joyce Wrice and Dawn Richard lead a strong R&B week, while Tobe Nwigwe, Johnny Venus, and Ovrkast. bring ambitious rap pr…
October 2, 2026
New Music Friday: Victoria Monét, Quavo, Mac Miller, and More Stack October 2
The October 2 New Music Friday lineup arrived with major R&B, hip-hop, anniversary editions, and a few long-delayed projects. This catch-up edition runs through the week’s biggest album releases, from Victoria Monét’s…
September 18, 2026
New Music Friday: AZ Chike, Rakim, Kurupt & Masta Killa, Yeat, and More Stack September 18
September 18 brings a packed New Music Friday slate across hip-hop, R&B, soul, and electronic-leaning sounds. AZ Chike makes his major-label entrance, Rakim joins Kurupt and Masta Killa for a cross-coastal rap summit,…
September 11, 2026
New Music Friday: Jhené Aiko, Rio Da Yung OG, EST Gee, and More Stack September 11
September 11 brings a packed round of album releases across hip-hop and R&B. Jhené Aiko returns with her first album in about six years, Rio Da Yung OG delivers a major Flint statement, and EST Gee keeps Louisville st…
September 4, 2026
New Music Friday: Beyoncé, Nemzzz, French Montana & Max B, Karrahbooo, and More Stack September 4
This week’s New Music Friday is stacked with major names, rising stars, and long-awaited projects. Beyoncé expands a classic R&B era, Nemzzz makes his biggest UK rap statement yet, and French Montana reunites with Max…