From radically optimistic pop songs to unflinchingly pessimistic diss tracks, this week is full of notable new releases.
Dua Lipa returned on Friday (May 3) with her long-awaited third album, Radical Optimism. The album is an 11-song dance-pop set that sees the star move away from the disco-infused future-nostalgia sheen in favor of a more summery sound. This is also her most personal project to date, with Ripa telling Billboard that she “felt very free to tell her story and talk about her own experiences.” Told.
Operating on a completely different wavelength is Kendrick Lamar, who delivered not one but two vengeful songs targeting Drake this week: “Euphoria” and “6:16 in LA.” did. No aspect of Drizzy's artistry or personal life can be resisted by the “Money Trees” rapper, who gushed about Drizzy: “I hate the way you walk, I hate the way you talk/I hate the way you dress/I do.” Ta. I don’t like the way you secretly diss…”
The week was also packed with big collaborations, with Imagine Dragons and J Balvin teaming up for “Eyes Closed,” and Kane Brown teaming up with Marshmello for 2019's “One Thing Right” duet. He released a follow-up to the song “Miles on It.” In addition, Gunna released a new single, “WhatsApp (Wassam),'' a week before the fast-tracked release of her One of Wun album, and Willow released her sixth studio record, Empathogen. .
This week offers such a variety of new music releases that it might be hard to pick just one favorite. Either way, we want to know your top choice, so let us know by voting in the poll below.