This week’s New Music Friday brings together a mix of rising voices, established stars, and international collaborations. Maxter B leads the conversation with his two-track capsule STUNTIN & LAVIDA, showcasing both sides of his artistry through confident energy and melodic storytelling. Soldier Antz follows with Eleganza, while Khaid returns with GO GO! from B4R&W. Tyla delivers IS IT LOVE, and Falz steps in with Ole, adding another strong entry to a release week packed with variety.
Afrobeats remains at the center of the action as Guchi shares Ganja, Balloranking unveils 1942, and Yemi Alade joins Bien on Don’t Be Shy. Original Koffee and Skillibeng bring dancehall energy on Rapid Fyah, while Chris Brown and Wizkid reconnect on Man On A Mission from BROWN. Elsewhere, Rybeena drops Dantata, Spyro returns with Unavailable, and Hotkeed teams up with Zlatan on Baba.
The week also highlights a strong collection of collaborations across different corners of the African music scene. L.A.X and Tml Vibez connect on MAGAA, Solana links with Killertunes for Okunkun, and Somadina reunites with Le Mav on Para Para. Rvssian, Sech, and Lojay deliver TATTUU, while VVS joins Wizard Chan and Minz on Love Is War. M.anifest and Kwesi Arthur also connect on No More Sleep, bringing together two of Ghana’s most respected voices.
Emerging acts continue to make their mark. Redmos shares PARA, TJ WEST delivers HALLE, Lambamills reflects on Poverty, and Fresh Aloma returns with Blessings. Jinmi Abduls contributes Hold You, while Malo4eva releases Collect Your Money. Ajebutter22 adds Big Bad World to the mix, continuing his signature blend of wit and social commentary.
Rounding out the week are releases from Mèl, Anabel Rose and malaïka on Running, Heaven Sam, Didi B and Afro Live on Ololo, BOY SODA’s Bad News from SOULSTAR DELUXE, MOLIY’s international collaboration Jetski (FRIKI), and Straffitti, PsychoYP, and SSSoundGawd on WOE$KII. From Afrobeats and dancehall to rap and alternative sounds, this week offers a diverse soundtrack for listeners across the globe.
Full New Music Friday Playlist — June 19th, 2026
- Maxter B — STUNTIN & LAVIDA
- Soldier Antz — Eleganza
- Khaid — GO GO! (B4R&W)
- Tyla — IS IT LOVE
- Falz — Ole
- Guchi — Ganja
- Balloranking — 1942
- Yemi Alade, Bien — Don’t Be Shy
- Original Koffee, Skillibeng — Rapid Fyah
- Chris Brown, Wizkid — Man On A Mission (BROWN)
- Redmos — PARA
- TJ WEST — HALLE
- Rybeena — Dantata
- Spyro — Unavailable
- Lambamills — Poverty
- Hotkeed, Zlatan — Baba
- Jinmi Abduls — Hold You
- L.A.X, Tml Vibez — MAGAA
- FRESH ALOMA — Blessings
- Solana, Killertunes — Okunkun
- Malo4eva — Collect Your Money
- Ajebutter22 — Big Bad World
- Somadina, Le Mav — Para Para
- Rvssian, Sech, Lojay — TATTUU
- Mèl, Anabel Rose, malaïka — Running
- Heaven Sam, Didi B, Afro Live — Ololo
- VVS, Wizard Chan, Minz — Love Is War
- M.anifest, Kwesi Arthur — No More Sleep
- BOY SODA — Bad News (SOULSTAR DELUXE)
- MOLIY, Yailin la Mas Viral, Theodora — Jetski (FRIKI)
- Straffitti, PsychoYP, SSSoundGawd — WOE$KII (GBED$$$)
