This week’s New Music Friday lands with flair, heat, and a dash of introspection. Ruger steps into full confidence mode with Muhammad Ali (Can’t Relate), a statement piece that keeps his streak of assertive hits alive.
Omah Lay returns to form with Waist, tapping into his signature blend of vulnerability and rhythm, while Seyi Vibez takes it all the way home with FUJI MOTO, a full-length album that reinforces his street-spiritual hybrid style. Teni brings international energy on Speed featuring Gunna, and Taves keeps things electric with Popstar Party, his most experimental single yet. Emerging artist CupidSZN adds flavor to the mix with Palava, showing promise with smooth vocals and relatable themes.
Legacy and new-gen talents rub shoulders this week: Wande Coal serves up DEM GO PAY, Yemi Alade flips old phrases on Shawa Shawa (Ashawo), and KCee, Zoro, and Sarkodie bring their veteran poise to the mic. On the rising wave, we catch Boj & Mavo with Diamonds, Jeriq & Minz with the banger DJ GO TIRE, and WurlD exploring dualities in Peace At War. Nonso Amadi, Ciara, Oxlade, Bisa Kdei, Boyd, and Ruhdee also deliver memorable performances across pop, R&B, and Afro-fusion.
With over 60 releases, the drop spans styles and scenes: Summer Walker, Meek Mill & Fridayy, Masego, Zara Larsson, and Sampa the Great bring range on the global front, while standout collabs from Famous Pluto & Zerrydl, Smallgod & Headie One, Oberz & Tiwa Savage, and John Dreyz, Rukky Trigha & Bad Boy Timz keep the energy local but expansive. Whether you’re zoning out or hitting the streets, there’s something on this week’s playlist that moves with you.
Full New Music Friday List — November 14, 2025
- Ruger — Muhammad Ali (Can’t Relate)
- Omah Lay — Waist
- Seyi Vibez — FUJI MOTO (Album)
- Teni, Gunna — Speed
- Taves — Popstar Party
- CupidSZN — Palava
- Wande Coal — DEM GO PAY
- Chella — CHELLA CHANT
- KAESTYLE, Magnito, Qube — Cana
- JoulesDaKid — Zuckerberg
- Champz — Champion Sound
- Rukky Trigha — Bando Boyz
- Boj, Mavo — Diamonds
- Summer Walker — No
- Nonso Amadi — DROWN
- Jeriq, Minz — DJ GO TIRE
- WurlD — Peace At War
- DEELA — Supreme Dee
- Bisa Kdei — Odo Dada
- Boyd — Glamour Girls
- Sarkodie, AlorG — Put It On God
- KCee, Zoro Swagbag — Show Off
- Ciara, MOLIY, Oxlade — Nice n Sweet
- Yemi Alade — Shawa Shawa (Ashawo)
- Famous Pluto, Zerrydl — Unto the Next
- Smallgod, Headie One, Kweku Smoke — Hustle
- Dancegod Lloyd, Shatta Wale, Medikal — Our Wife
- Masego — I Win
- TAR1Q — FREE
- Ruhdee, Jeriq — Obi
- Ellie Goulding — Destiny
- AYLØ — Pray for the Kids
- Elsie Raad — Goosebumps
- LeoStayTrill, R2 — Patience
- Teee Dollar — Money Moves
- DJ Latitude & Yimeeka — Sare
- Sarnilo, Mzwaa, Grixxly — Bad
- Joki, 1da Banton — Agba Baller
- NATAB, Dela — Over the Moon
- Tee Jay, Her Revenge — Melanin
- Gasmilla — Sometimes I Feel Lost
- Ginton, Valentino Rose — Awilo
- Bolu Ajibade — ROCK and SLIDE
- Meek Mill, Fridayy — 4TH OF JULY
- Damo K, Famous Pluto — Lifestyle
- Stanlei., Beeztrap KOTM — Tell Me
- John Dreyz, Bad Boy Timz — Turn Up
- Oberz, FOLA, Tiwa Savage — Oh No II
- Saszy Afrosihii, Ria Sean — Ready or Not
- Zara Larsson, Muni Long — Midnight Sun
- Sampa the Great, Mwanje — Can’t Hold Us
- Guchi, SALIMA CHICA — Gimme The Money
- Danny Drey, OG Mage, Ojay Larry, TheGrillHype — Sare
- DJ Lag, DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy, SjavasDaDeejay, 2woshort — NgyaGowa
- DBN Gogo, King P, TOSS, Mr Nation Thingz, Sponge 101 — SEKA RIGHT
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