New Music Friday Albums Spotlight: Future, The Alchemist, Lil Tecca, and More
This week’s New Music Friday albums are shining bright with exciting new offerings from some of the biggest names in hip hop. Future’s highly anticipated mixtape, Mixtape Pluto, has fans buzzing as he continues his hot streak in 2024. The project features 18 tracks with beats from top collaborators like Southside and Wheezy, paying tribute to his cousin Rico Wade and their humble beginnings in Atlanta’s Dungeon studio.
Meanwhile, The Alchemist shows no signs of slowing down with his latest solo album, The Genuine Article, featuring collaborations with ScHoolboy Q, Conway The Machine, and Action Bronson. Lil Tecca gets personal on his fourth LP, Plan A, inviting fans into his world with introspective lyrics and catchy beats.
MC Lyte makes a surprising comeback with her first album in almost a decade, 1 of 1, featuring a star-studded lineup including Stevie Wonder, Big Daddy Kane, and Queen Latifah. Blu & Exile reunite for their fourth collaboration, Love (the) Ominous World, with appearances from Kurupt, KXNG Crooked, and RBX.
The late Lil Peep’s posthumous compilation, Lil Peep; Part One, offers fans a chance to hear new music from the beloved artist. Other new releases this week include EPs from Kay Flock and Killah Priest, as well as instrumental project 12/96 from Jake One.
With such a diverse range of new music to choose from, hip hop fans are sure to find something to love in this week’s lineup of new albums.