Friday To Friday - Weekly Rap Wrap-Up

Welcome back to Friday to Friday, your weekly rap wrap-up covering the best new releases in hip-hop from June 5 to June 12.This week, we break down our favorite albums, singles, and moments from another packed week in rap. The crew dives deep into Vince Staples' bold new punk-inspired album Cry Baby, discuss the emotional live instrumentation of Keyze AriZona's 'Christmas In Spring', and take a look at projects from Navy Blue, Bones, Surf, Freddie Gibbs, Qwel, and more.We also talk about Phoenix Flexin's viral single "Rubberz," the reaction it's getting online, and what it says about creativity and experimentation in hip-hop today.Projects Discussed:• Vince Staples – Cry Baby• Keyze AriZona – Christmas In Spring• Navy Blue – Sir Render• Bones – etc.• Surf – Black Napoleon• Freddie Gibbs – You Only Die 1nce (Deluxe)• Qwel & Nightwalker – Divided Times• Fenix Flexin – Rubberz🎧 Follow the Friday to Friday playlist and stay locked in with the latest rap and hip-hop releases:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVDFull list of releases from this week:ApolloRed1 - Demon Heart RadioBabystaydown - Lil YaeBoi-1da & Canada Soccer: WHAT IF IT ALL GOES RIGHT?BigWalkDog - Until ThenBSG Rambo - Sincerely, BeezyBONES - ETC.Freddie Gibbs - You Only Die 1nce (Deluxe)Hurricane Wisdom - Weather the WorldKeyze AriZona - Christmas In SpringLizzo - BitchLuh Tyler - Destined for GreatnessLute - Hard To ReachNavy Blue - Sir RenderPaul Wall - Fortune & GloryPablo Skywalkin - Thinking About The Old DaysProtect - slimedude2003Qwel & Nightwalker - Divided TimesScarlxrd - All Fxr NxthingScorcher - ADMDSurf - Black NapoleonTrunk Boiz - Right Back InVince Staples - Cry BabyWax & DJ Hoppa - Highway HotelWho Shot Scott - HairyFenix Flexin - RUBBERZ (single)

This week on Friday to Friday, the crew looks at the longest release of the year: Scrim's massive 59-track, 3-hour album "runaway". We discuss the ambition behind the project, standout songs, G59 Records, and whether a release this large rewards dedicated fans willing to dig through the album.We also break down Pouya's "Foreverglades", Rucci's West Coast heater "Norfside Story", Monday Night & Evidence's "Football", Norman Sann's thought-provoking "The Monsters They Made", Sylvan LaCue's introspective "Hoarding" EP, JADA & S14H's "The Zenith", and Young M.A.'s reflective new project "Kween".Plus, we talk Vince Staples' latest single "Cotton" and why we're excited for Crybaby, share what we've been working on behind the scenes, and preview next week's biggest releases.🔥 Featured Projects:Scrim — RunawayPouya — Forever GladesRucci — Northside StoryMonday Night & Evidence — FootballNorman Sann — The Monsters They MadeSylvan LaCue — HoardingJADA & S14H — The ZenithYoung M.A — Queen🎧 Follow the Friday to Friday playlist and stay locked in with the latest rap and hip-hop releases:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD__________________________________________________Full list of releases from this week:38 Spesh - 8 ShotsLatto - Big MamaK Camp - GIANTScrim - runawayMonday Night & Evidence - FootballYoung M.A. - KweenRucci - Norfside StoryFetty P Franklin - BET THE BANK ON FRANKJay Veno & Free Party - Look We're FlyingPeewee Longway - INDO9th Wonder, JADA, & S14H - THE ZENITHYoung Chris & MadeInTYO - Made In Philly R3 DA CHILLIMAN - Bling Bling Boy 2ALLBLACK & Juice Lee - If 16 Was A Letter Pozer - CrossroadsWakai & Luke MacKenzie - Brief Laughs Godfather Don & Parental - ReteogenesisSylvan LaCue - Hoarding Pouya - ForevergladesNorman Sann - The Monsters They Made Peysoh - BastardChild

This week on Friday to Friday, the crew breaks down the biggest rap and hip-hop releases from May 22 through May 29.We dive deep into JPEGMAFIA's Experimental Rap, discussing the album's genre-blending production, gospel influences, dubstep elements, standout tracks, and whether Peggy is pushing his sound forward or refining what already works.We also cover:• Veeze — Y'all Won• 6LACK — Love Is The New Gangsta• MGK & Wiz Khalifa — Blog Era Boyz• Big Sad 1900 — Colored By Emotion• Link Sinatra — The Last Crack Baby• 1Up Tee — Upper Vol. 2• Don Trip & Eddie Valero — ArmageddonPlus discussion on:• Detroit's continued dominance in rap• West Coast sounds evolving into modern production• Young Thug's feature on 6LACK's new album• JPEGMAFIA's live performances and experimental production style• Upcoming releases from 38 Spesh and LattoSave the Friday to Friday playlist and follow along with everything we're listening to each week:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVDSubscribe for new episodes every week covering the latest rap and hip-hop releases from Friday to Friday.__________________________________________________Full list of releases from this week:1up Tee - Upper vol. 26Lack - Love Is the New GangstaA-F-R-O - Blood RainBig Sad 1900 - colored by emotionBig Yavo - Like Yay 2Chuck D & John Densmore - do+pe = no country for old menDon Trip & Eddie Valero - ArmageddonFakemink - TerrifiedFrench Montana & Max B - Wave Gods 2: Cosmo BrothersFTO Sett - Independent CrookLG Malique - Rose GoldLil Gotit - PG13Link Sinatra - The Last Crack BabyMgk & Wiz Khalifa - blog era boyzMillyz - R&P (Deluxe)NSG - Sound of the DiasporaRJMRLA - Mr. LA IIStruggle Mike - MuerteTkandz - PRODIGYVeeze - Y'all WonYung Kayo & Slayo - Scaled Up

This week on Friday to Friday, the crew dives deep into Drake’s three-project drop (Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honor), debating whether the music lives up to the hype and discussing standout tracks, production choices, and the aftermath of the Kendrick feud. Beyond Drake, they spotlight some of the week's strongest releases, including BNYX’s genre-bending Genesis FM, ShittyBoyz' addictive Back to the Basics, Lucki’s Dr*gs Are Bad, Nick Grant’s lyrical showcase Smile, Lord Sko’s Elevator Music, PartyOf2’s America’s Next Top Party (Extended Cut), Kevin Gates’ Lost Files: The Collection, and Mozzy & WeezGotti's Blood Spilled. If you love hip-hop podcasts, underground rap discoveries, producer discussions, album breakdowns, and staying updated on weekly rap releases, make sure to subscribe and follow along every week.Follow the Friday to Friday Spotify playlist to hear every release discussed on the show:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD__________________________________________________Full list of releases from this week:414JungleBaby - Jungle This Jungle ThatBNYX - GENESIS FMChip Fu - Invisible FootstepsChill Rob G - Survival of the BetterDrake - IcemanDrake - HabibtiDrake - Maid Of HonorGenesis Owusu - Redstar Wu & the Worldwide ScourgeKevin Gates - Lost Files The CollectionLelo - Mastif Pink TilesLil Shine - Get Rich or Die SippinLil Sheik - Stuck In The Streets 3Lord Sko - Elevator MusicLucki - Dr*gs R BadMaluma - Loco x VolverMike Teezy - ChameleonMozzy & WeezGotti - Blood SpilledNick Grant - SmileNoqh - White RosesNutso Thugn - Voice of the KlanPartyof2 - Americas Next Top Party (Extended Cut)PawPaw Rod - Picture DayQuando Rondo - Until I ReturnRonshach - Reapers SonShaggy - LotteryShittyBoyz - Back To The BasicsSon Real - Honest WorkSpotie - The Last OTaeyong - WyldTdarq & db. - Set Your Sights HigherVic Spencer - Inspire Your IdolsZay Dante - TasteJPEGMafia - Experimental Rap - (Covering next week)

Friday to Friday is back with another weekly rap and hip-hop wrap-up covering the best new music releases from May 8th through May 15th. This episode dives deep into the biggest albums, underground gems, standout singles, and producer highlights from across hip-hop this week.This episode features an in-depth discussion on Kenny Mason’s “Bulldawg,” Action Bronson’s “Planet Frog,” SWAVAY's “The Prelude,” Trap Dickey's TDE debut “The Ville,” and BigBabyGucci’s “Asleep at the Wheel.” We also break down the latest from AZ, BashfortheWorld, Chris Brown, AG Club, Scrim, and more.Projects discussed include:Action Bronson – Planet FrogTrap Dickey – The VilAZ – Doe or Die 3SWAVAY – The PreludeKenny Mason – BulldawgBashfortheWorld – Dinero. Dolores Y Dios.BigBabyGucci – Asleep at the WheelChris Brown – BrownWe also talk about:Harry Fraud productionTDE’s newest roster movesAlt rap and emo rap evolutionSouthern trap and Atlanta rapJazz rap production and drumless beatsProducer collaborations and samplingDrake’s surprise triple album dropJPEGMAFIA’s upcoming Experimental Rap albumThe state of underground hip-hop in 2026If you love hip-hop podcasts, underground rap discoveries, producer discussions, album breakdowns, and staying updated on weekly rap releases, make sure to subscribe and follow along every week.Follow the Friday to Friday Spotify playlist to hear every release discussed on the show:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD__________________________________________________Full list of releases from this week:51 June - G.A.I.N.Action Bronson - Planet FrogAdamn Killa - InfluencerAlbee Al - This Is For The TrenchesAZ - Doe or Die 3BashfortheWorld - Dinero. Dolores Y Dios.BIGBABYGUCCI - Asleep at the WheelBig K.R.I.T. - Dedicated to Cadalee Biarritz (Deluxe)Black Milk - CeremonialChris Brown - BrownDenzel Himself - NeighborhoodErrol Holden - Supreme Magnetic 2Flavor* - Fly Boy Kingiyrus - Hottest in PhillyJimmie D - Birds Fly YonderJWords - Sound TherapyKenny Mason - BulldawgKid Milli - MAINSTREAMLike - Today Sounds GoodLil Keke - Streets is my Witness pt. 2Little Simz - Sugar GirlNimstarr - The Gold ExperienceOT the Real - VillainStik Figa & Heather Grey - Cold ComfortSWAVAY - The PreludeTaylor Bennet - Time After YouthTermanology & Royal Flush - Royal TermsThaiboy Digital & Swedm - ParadiseTrap Dickey - The VilleWiardon - magnum opusScrim - cortisol (single)AG Club & Jody Fontaine - Precious (single)

Stay locked in with Friday to Friday, the weekly hip-hop and rap release breakdown covering the hottest albums, mixtapes, EPs, and singles from May 1 through May 8. Hosted by mixing and mastering engineer Jacob from Frequency Overflow alongside Detroit producer Lunar G and Montreal artist manager Matt CARRIÉ, this episode dives deep into the biggest rap releases of the week, underground gems, and standout singles shaping the culture right now.This week we break down Isaiah Rashad’s “It’s Been Awful,” including standout tracks, production analysis, storytelling, TDE connections, Dominic Fike’s feature, and how the album compares to his previous work. We also cover Shoreline Mafia’s “Bidness is Boomin,” DC The Don’s “The Rumors Are True,” JPEGMAFIA’s new single “babygirl,” Kenny Mason’s upcoming album “Bulldog,” and Lucky’s “DaysB4Bad.”Other projects discussed include:Lelo – MastiffBang Gang Lonnie Bands – Motor City SlickerEstee Nack & Cookin Soul – Al-AndalusSk808 & YoDogg – No FavorsA-Wax & C.M.L. – S.O.G.jareix – Good to See You Vol. 2Big K.R.I.T. – Sunset Vet (single)DJ Premier & The Alchemist – For the Gig (single)We also talk Detroit rap, Atlanta trap, underground hip-hop, boom bap production, experimental rap, EDM and rap fusion, producer culture, beat selection, TikTok music marketing, lyrical trends, mixing and mastering insights, and the evolution of modern hip-hop sounds in 2026.If you love hip-hop discussions, underground rap discoveries, producer breakdowns, album reactions, and staying updated on weekly rap releases, this podcast is for you.Follow the Friday to Friday Spotify playlist to keep up with every release we discuss each week:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD__________________________________________________Full list of releases from this week:1k Phew - Any Given SundayA-Wax & C.M.L. - S.O.G.Asake - M$neyBand Gang Lonnie Bands - Motor City SlickerBig K.R.I.T - Sunset Vet (single)Casper Sage - PatinaDaddyphatsnaps - Mission ImpossibleDC THE DON - the rumors are trueDJ Premier & The Alchemist - For The Gig (single)Dram - Shake TapeEdward Skeletrix - Body Of WorkEstee Nack & Cookin Soul - Al-AndalusIsaiah Rashad - It's Been Awfuljareix - Good To See You Vol. 2Jay Montana - Montana 3Jay Worthy - Once Upon a Time: The SoundtrackJpegmafia - babygirl (single) - first single off the upcoming album Experimental Rap dropping May 20Kenny Mason - Bounce Wit Me (single) - off the upcoming album Bulldawg dropping May 12thKneecap - FenianLelo - MastifLil Tjay - They Just Ain't YouLil Tony & Royalpriesthood - Anointed!Lucki - daysb4bad EPLuhh Dyl - A Time To Hurt, A Time To HealMak Sauce - FinallyMyloh Remora & Choice - The Search of FlowtopiaPlaqueBoyMax - Crash DummySkrilla - ZShoreline Mafia - Bidness is BoominSK808 & YoDogg - No Favors

Stay up to date with the latest in hip-hop and rap! This episode of Friday to Friday is your ultimate weekly rap roundup, covering all the major releases from April 24th to May 1st.💿 Deep Dive Picks & Reviews:Nissan – Method Acting (Detroit hip-hop spotlight + Proof legacy discussion)Cadence Weapon – Forager (unique style, experimental hip-hop)Curren$y & Wiz Khalifa x Harry Fraud (smooth, sample-heavy production)Roc Marciano affiliate wave: Nicholas Craven & Rosco P ColdchainAday – Always Love (underground gem blending rap & R&B)Akon – Beautiful Day (global vibes: Afrobeats, dancehall, reggaeton fusion)🎵 Singles Highlighted:Vince Staples – “Blackberry Marmalade” (rock-inspired hip-hop evolution)Rio Da Yung OG & Icewear Vezzo – “Pink Candy” (gritty Detroit sound)💬 Plus:- Honest reactions, standout tracks, and hidden gems- Discussion on sampling, producer impact, and hip-hop trends- Replay value debate: most-played songs of the year so far- Upcoming releases to watch next weekIf you’re looking to discover new music, stay ahead of hip-hop drops, and hear real conversations about rap culture, this is the podcast for you.👉 Don’t forget to:Rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Spotify & Apple PodcastsCheck the Friday to Friday playlist below:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD__________________________________________________Full list of releases:Cadence Weapon & Junia-T - ForagerFatboi Sharif & Childhood Actor - Crayola CirclesFrench Montana & Max B - Wave Gods 2: Cosmo BrothersKehlani - Kehlani Rosco P. Coldchain & Nicholas Craven - Play With Something SafeFcg heem - hood bluezReason - Moving Towards Love_PinkCrimeapple - Beemer on Broadway Chef boy - Cheat Code CK the Spitta - Strictly 4 The Underground Montana 700 - Sadetra SonSada Baby - lost tapes 3Nasaan - Method ActingWarhol.ss and B6 - I Can't Feel My FaceSlime Get Em - King Pin YunginSoSleaze and Bossland Chris - Penthouse Politics Adé - Always LoveLil Jairmy - I Couldn't Wait The Kid Laroi - before I forget deluxe Akon - Beautiful DayShordie Shordie - More Than Music 3Nems & Ron Browz - I Should Boom You Vax - Blue DawnChuuwee - And LoathingDeko - FL mixtapeMyaap - Pixie DustBluehill Bill & Tremendiss - Blue TearsB-legit & Andre Nickatina - Put That On The GoochQire Snow & Thelonious Martin - For MemoryDj Muggs & HeartBreak JC - 5th AveXoshame - One of a kindStanclickin - at ease 5Billy Danze - The AnswerGuvna B - This Bed I MadeTrueno - turr4zoCurrensy & Wiz Khalifa - Roofless Records For Drop Tops Disc 2Gucci Mane - Hard To Kill (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)