This week’s New Music Friday is loaded with energy, melody, and replay value. From Rico Nasty locking back in with raw punk-trap pressure to Tyla pushing her sound even further, July 24 comes packed with albums worth running all weekend.
Most Notable Albums
1. Rico Nasty — RX
Standout Tracks: "Cupcake," "Rotation," "Blow Your Nose"
Quick Listening Notes: 9 tracks, zero features, and pure chaos in the best way as Rico reunites with Kenneth Blume for a tight, high-energy punk-trap banger.
2. Tyla — APOP*
Standout Tracks: "Is It Love," "Mr. Nonchalant," "Fairytales"
Quick Listening Notes: 14 tracks of Amapiano-meets-pop fusion that expand her global sound without losing her bounce.
3. Loe Shimmy — Pretty Girlz Run The World
Standout Tracks: "Run The World" ft. Brent Faiyaz, "5 Star Freak" ft. Sexyy Red, "Just Saying" ft. Summer Walker
Quick Listening Notes: 21 tracks stacked with features, built on smooth melodic trap and real R&B crossover appeal.
4. Yatta Bandz — One & The Same
Standout Tracks: "Memory Lane," "Out Of Time," "Close Range 2" ft. Mozzy
Quick Listening Notes: 15 tracks rooted in growth, loyalty, and reflection with Bay Area authenticity all the way through.
5. BabyDrill — Stay Dangerous
Standout Tracks: "Drill Time," "On Sight," "No Breaks"
Quick Listening Notes: Hard-hitting street rap that is short, aggressive, and straight to the point.
6. Real Boston Richey — S.O.S.
Standout Tracks: "Call Me," "Lost Souls," "Pressure"
Quick Listening Notes: Gritty Florida trap with introspective undertones and a lot of pressure behind it.
7. Syd — Beard
Standout Tracks: "Any Time" ft. James Fauntleroy, "GMFU" ft. Big Sean, "My Love"
Quick Listening Notes: 12 tracks of intimate, self-produced R&B that dropped July 17 and still deserve heavy rotation this week.
Spotlight Albums
Rico Nasty — RX
Rico Nasty sounds fully locked in on RX. The zero-features approach keeps the spotlight on her voice, her pacing, and her wild switch-ups, and that makes the project hit even harder. For DMV listeners, this one feels especially important because it carries that homegrown Rico energy while sounding focused enough to stand above the rest of this week’s drops. If there is one album setting the bar on July 24, it is RX.
Tyla — APOP*
Tyla keeps proving she is bigger than one lane. On APOP*, she blends Amapiano rhythm with glossy pop songwriting in a way that feels global without sounding forced. This album sharpens her crossover appeal and shows why she is becoming one of the most reliable young artists when it comes to making music that moves across scenes, cities, and countries.
Last Week’s Roundup
If you missed last Friday’s releases, check out our July 17 roundup featuring Rick Ross, Steve Lacy, Syd, and more for a quick catch-up before diving into this week’s list.
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