Billboard's Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday's most essential releases — the essential music everyone will be talking about today and that will dominate playlists this weekend and beyond.
This week, Morgan Wallen shakes things up, ROSÉ links up with Bruno Mars, and Gracie Abrams adds a breakthrough project. Check out all of this week's picks below:
Morgan Wallen, “Love Somebody”
In the first taste of the continuation of last year's blockbuster album One thing at a timeMorgan Wallen rearranges his tried-and-true formula, mixing his country twang with Latin beats on “Love Somebody” — but still prioritizes a huge chorus for his stadium crowds.
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars, 'APT'.
As her BLACKPINK groupmates move forward with their own solo careers, ROSÉ, who shined in her 2021 two-pack Rteamed up with Bruno Mars for 'APT.', a slick pop confection filled with clapping choruses that will inspire a wide range if it ever gets a proper live performance.
Gracie Abrams, The Secret of Us (Deluxe)
Gracie Abrams continues the most successful year of her career with this deluxe edition of her second album Our secretwhich boasts both her fast-rising hit 'I Love You, I'm Sorry' and emotionally piercing new tracks such as the delightfully edgy 'That's So True'.
Bon Iver, SABLE,
Five years after Bon Iver's most recent album, Justin Vernon returns with a trio of songs that echo previous highs from his best-known musical work: “Things Behind Things Behind Things” recalls the powerful indie-folk of his second album, while “SPEYSIDE” is as hushed and gorgeous as the landmark debut For Emma, Forever Ago.
Yes, Lifestyle
Yeat began the year with his exciting feature 2093and new album Lifestyle finds the futuristic rapper on a creative tear, raging over fuzzy synths and trap beats alongside guests like Kodak Black, Lil Durk and Don Toliver.
Wizkid's feat. Brent Faiyaz, “Piece of My Heart”
To preview his upcoming sixth album MoragioWizkid gathered Brent Faiyaz for a sweet love jam that doesn't shy away from old R&B delights while also allowing the Nigerian superstar to show off his nimble flow.
Farruko, CVRBON VRMOR
Fans of Farrago's signature hits and remixes will find much to enjoy on the new album CVRBON VRMORas the Puerto Rican singer often pushes the beat with the same vigor as “Pepas” — but the massive 26-track opus also includes mid-tempo delights like “Vibe” and “Blessings.”
Kylie Minogue, Volume II
The viral success of 'Padam Padam' helped bring attention to Kylie Minogue Intensitythe pop veteran's most complete work in years. with Volume IIMinogue delivers another electrified dance kaleidoscope that still delivers onomatopoeic hooks and sounds rejuvenated.
Riley Green, I don't mind if I do
Alabama singer-songwriter Riley Green has been turning heads in Nashville for a while and new album I don't mind if I do aims for the mainstream with polished ballads and concise country jams that adhere to the genre's history.
Editor's Pick: Mk.gee, “Rockman”
Mk.gee's debut album Two Star & The Dream Police has been a hot favorite with tastemakers and indie fans alike since its release in February, and the bouncy bounce of new single 'Rockman' plays like a victory lap, with harmonies soaring high and celebratory.
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