It’s Friday, which means we have our weekly roundup of fresh music to get you through the weekend. Summer is in full force, so get your playlist ready and check out some new music from a variety of genres, global forces, and rising stars.
Anitta – AZUL
The one and only Anitta has released EQUILIBRIVM II, which continues to explore themes of love, spirituality, and ancestry while celebrating the richness of Brazilian culture through sounds like bossa nova, samba, reggae, funk, and forró. “I gave myself completely to this album. Anyone who listens to it will realize that,” Anitta said. “These songs reflect so much of my spirituality, my way of seeing the world, the expressions of Brazilian culture that inspire me, and they also have autobiographical elements.” The project features collaborations with Brazilian artists including Maria Bethânia, Alceu Valença, Mart’nália, MC Tha and Mestrinho, among others.
Fabolous, Arlene MC, Dave East, Boy Wonder CF, Fatman Scoop- DOMI NYC
Get ready to shake and dance like a Dominican with “DOMI NYC.” Boy Wonder CF brings New York and the Dominican Republic together on the dance-floor-ready track featuring Fabolous, Arlene MC, Dave East, and the late Fatman Scoop. The track, which appears on the upcoming Chosen Few Dembow Deluxe compilation, blends Dominican dembow with New York hip-hop, while the music video celebrates Dominican pride with colorful visuals, music, and dance inspired by the island’s culture.
GIULIA BE – 911
Brazilian singer-songwriter GIULIA BE has released the final chapter of her self-titled trilingual album alongside “911,” a vulnerable new piano ballad that serves as one of the project’s emotional centerpieces. Sung in English, “911” uses the urgency of an emergency call as a metaphor for the overwhelming pain of heartbreak, capturing the desperation, vulnerability, and conflicting emotions that follow a relationship’s end. The release arrives with an official music video and a live performance for the GRAMMYs *Global Spin* series, completing GIULIA BE’s ambitious 21-track album spanning English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
YEИDRY – Espejo
Dominican-Italian rising star YEИDRY releases another new single ahead of her long-awaited debut album ‘Como agua.’ The emotional track, “Espejo,” blends tropical and alternative rhythms and is dedicated to her father. She wrote the song about reconciliation after meeting him for the first time at 18. “When I finally met my father, I felt a strong connection to my roots,” she shares. “Time has stolen a lot of memories from us, but it also healed some scars. This is the letter I never sent him.”
54 Ultra – Tell Me
Dominican Puerto Rican artist 54 Ultra drops his new bilingual single, “Tell Me,” a vibey, feel-good track, produced by Paul Cherry, ahead of a run of North American and European tour dates, including festival appearances at Lollapalooza and Sea.Hear. The release follows a breakout year for the New Jersey artist, whose Coachella debut, signing to Interscope Records and viral collaboration with ANOTR have continued to build momentum ahead of his biggest headline tour to date.
Teni, Chike – Wuru Manya
Nigerian singer-songwriter Teni releases a new EP, The Wellness Package. It includes the “Wuru Many” featuring Chike Wise. The track will instantly make you sway with good vibes, personal storytelling, and a genre-blending sound that feels fresh and unique. The lyrics are a reminder that life is short and we should live our lives to their full potential every day.
Remers, Jay Wheeler – terminamos & REpito
Puerto Rican singer-producer Remers has released his fourth studio album, *La Ré Baby*, showcasing his ability to blend reggaetón, Latin afrobeat and melodic urban sounds. It includes “Terminamos” with Jay Wheeler. “I always dreamed of creating a project that felt like a complete experience rather than just an album,” Remers shared in a press release. “I wanted every person to be able to step into this universe, go on the journey with me, and find a piece of their own story in every song. That’s what La Ré Baby represents.”
KATSEYE (캣츠아이) – Animal
Two-time GRAMMY-nominated global girl group KATSEYE returns with “Animal,” a flirtatious pop anthem about embracing your wild side and letting go of the version of yourself you show the world. The track is setting the tone for the group’s upcoming EP WILD, due Aug. 14. The release arrives alongside a cinematic music video featuring a special cameo from Demi Moore.
Natanael Cano x Gabito Ballesteros x Adriel Favela – Pa La Maña
Natanael Cano is keeping his corridos tumbados comeback going with “Pa’ La Maña,” a new collaboration with Gabito Ballesteros and Adriel Favela. Built around bold guitars and a tuba line inspired by Cano’s Sonoran roots, the track follows the story of a man who has overcome the odds and now embraces success, luxury, and the life that comes with it.
Lunay, Omar Courtz – MI BB
Puerto Rican star Lunay has teamed up with rising urban artist Omar Courtz for “MI BB,” a flirtatious Latin trap anthem built for the summer. The collaboration pairs two of Puerto Rico’s biggest hitmakers over infectious melodies and hard-hitting production as they sing about a fleeting romance they can’t shake. The release follows a busy stretch for Lunay, who recently made surprise appearances during Bad Bunny’s concert in Madrid and Nicky Jam’s *El Regreso A Casa* show in Puerto Rico.
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