THE FRIDAY ROTATION JUNE 19TH: THIS WEEK’S TOP 3 ESSENTIAL TRACKS

THE FRIDAY ROTATION JUNE 19TH: The summer heat has officially taken over, and the release calendar has completely boiled over to match it. While our full, exhaustive breakdown of the week’s new long-form albums is live across the site, we have unlocked the three absolute mandatory singles you need to have locked into your rotation immediately.

From massive masked anthems to groundbreaking collaborative standouts, here is the heat you cannot afford to miss this weekend.

1. Meekz – ‘SOULJA’

Gearing up for his highly anticipated project, the masked Manchester powerhouse delivers an absolute blockbuster with ‘SOULJA’. Driven by a monumental, cinematic vocal sample and earth-shattering bass, Meekz pairs his authoritative, booming delivery with an incredible, high-rolling new video. It is a triumphant, battle-tested anthem built to command complete respect on the streets and the main stages alike.

• Sonics: Epic, orchestral vocal loops backed by frantic percussion and heavy, rattling baseline pressure.

• Where to watch: Watch the official music video on YouTube

2. M Huncho – ‘Championship’

To celebrate the arrival of his massive new studio album The Wizard, the North West London trap-wave pioneer delivers a confident statement of focus and ambition with ‘Championship’. Backed by a signature dark, hypnotic, and skittering instrumental, Huncho glides effortlessly with his uncanny knack for addictive melody and luxury street philosophy. Accompanied by a sleek new visual, it sets a gold standard for his triumphant return.

• Sonics: Haunting synth textures layered over tight, crisp trap drums and signature autotuned vocal flows.

• Where to watch: Watch the official music video on YouTube (Note: Utilizing your active playlist slot URL for seamless routing)

3. Kelela ft. A. K. Paul – ‘outta time’

A breathtaking collaboration that blends boundary-pushing electronic R&B with brilliant British songwriting. Kelela links up with the legendary A. K. Paul for ‘outta time’, a sultry, late-night masterpiece draped in weightless vocals, intricate electronic textures, and a stunning, moody visual. It feels entirely futuristic, intoxicating, and serves as a beautiful display of two avant-garde icons at the height of their powers.

• Sonics: Weightless, ethereal vocal arrangements gliding over an intricate, skittering electronic soundscape.

• Where to watch: Watch the official music video on YouTube

For the full list, head to our Substack. Check out last week’s roundup.