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Words by Amiyah Golden
Jan. 3
Lil Baby
“Wham”
Lil Baby is back with the release of his highly anticipated album, “Wham,” which comes as his first full-length release in two years. The rapper will have features from artists including GloRilla, Travis Scott, Rod Wave and Future. There are also whispers of a possible feature by recently released from prapper Young Thug.
Jan. 8
Ethel Cain
“Perverts”
Our Florida princess Ethel Cain has announced her latest album, “Perverts,” which is composed of nine tracks. Cain has received much acclaim and amassed a following of listeners, due to her haunting storytelling and raw sound — especially after her last album, “Preacher’s Daughter.”
Jan. 10
Mon Rovia
“Act 4: Atonement”
My discovery of Mon Rovia was through TikTok, where I saw stripped down video of him playing a ukulele and promoting his music. Soft vocals that helped transport a powerful story immediately captured me. As a Liberian who was born to the immediate exposure of war and chaos, his story is best told through his own melodies and strums.
Mon Rovia has now made his mark with the release of his original songs, the announcement of a tour, and now his own album, “Act 4: Atonement.”
Jan. 17
BORNS
“Honeybee”
“Honeybee” is the newest release for singer and songwriter BORNS. The Michigan native has toured with artists such as Charli XCX, Halsey and the Bleachers.
Mac Miller
“Balloonerism”
This release is extremely special for me as my love for the late artist Mac Miller runs deep. His project, “Balloonerism,” was announced during Camp Flog Gnaw — a music festival created by rapper Tyler the Creator — where an animated video was shown to fans right before Tyler’s set that included extracts of songs from Miller with his estate confirming the release days later.
“Balloonerism” was a project that Miller had vaulted with no official release, but some tracks were leaked in 2020, which became favorites for many. The official drop for Ballonerism is regarded as a sacred experience for many who get to hear the rapper’s voice one more time.
Jan. 24
FKA Twigs
Eusexua
British singer and actor, FKA Twigs is coming back strong with her project, “Eusexua” which is her first album since “Magdalene,” her 2019 LP. While, it’s been years since her last album release, it hasn’t stopped her hustle and grind as she was recently casted as a lead role in the remake of the cult classic, The Crow and has given fans a mixtape, “Caprisun” in 2022 which came with a feature from the singer, the Weeknd.
Central Cee
“Can’t Rush Greatness”
The UK rapper, Central Cee is gearing up for the release of his debut album, “Can’t Rush Greatness.” His hit song“BAND4BAND” that features the rapper Lil Baby helped solidify his career as it generated over 2 billion streams globally (and still counting).
The Weeknd
“Hurry Up Tomorrow”
The Weeknd has released the last album to accompany his trilogy project, “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” To commemorate the end of this chapter and the album release, he will be performing a one-night-only show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Jan. 25.
Jan. 27
Pink Siifu
Pink Siifu will be releasing his new album, “Black’!Antique” this month. Pink Siifu has worked with producers such as The Alchemist and Monte Booker. Many have described his music as “alternative” in the R&B and rap spaces, as he has developed a unique approach. With a well-rounded list of musical inspirations, it makes sense as his sound is so comprehensive.
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