THE FRIDAY ROTATION JULY 3RD: THIS WEEK’S TOP 3 ESSENTIAL TRACKS
THE FRIDAY ROTATION JULY 3RD: The midsummer release heat is hitting an absolute peak, and the global calendar is delivering some of the most critical artistic statements of the entire year. While our full, comprehensive breakdown of the week’s new studio albums is live across the site, we have unlocked the three absolute mandatory singles you need to lock into your rotation immediately.
From monumental “post-drill” milestones to highly anticipated trap blockbusters, here is the heat you cannot afford to miss this weekend.
1. PS Hitsquad ft. Unknown T – ‘100 Man’
To mark the arrival of his phenomenal debut album Life on Licence, Peckham icon PS Hitsquad links up with fellow UK heavyweight Unknown T for an absolute masterclass in timing and precise cadences. Trading complex, razor-sharp bars over an intricate, hard-hitting production, the duo deliver a triumphant statement of lyrical supremacy that firmly positions the project at the absolute pinnacle of UK rap excellence.
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Sonics: Intricate, polished drill percussion underpinning relentless, overlapping elite flows.
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Where to watch: Watch the official music video on YouTube
2. Ken Carson ft. Playboi Carti – ‘wedidit’
A flagship blockbuster link-up from the most dominant movement in the rap underground. Taken from Ken Carson’s massive new 22-track album xperiment, ‘wedidit’ pairs Carson with Opium leader Playboi Carti for a frantic, high-octane rage exhibition. Driven by a blown-out, futuristic bassline and frantic pacing, it is an absolute sonic assault built to shatter festival stages and systems globally.
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Sonics: Blown-out, distorted synth layers driven by fast-paced, digital trap percussion.
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Where to listen: Stream on Spotify via the full album
3. J Hus – ‘Clean Run’
The undisputed pioneer of British Afro-fusion returns to reclaim the summer airwaves with complete executive authority. “Clean Run”—released as part of a spectacular double-single drop—brings that classic, effortlessly swaggering Hus energy back to the forefront. Moving over a crisp, rhythmic canvas with his trademark clever street reporting, it serves as a triumphant reminder of his unshakeable influence across the landscape.
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Sonics: Clean, mid-tempo Afro-swing percussion layered with smooth melodic baseline undertones.
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Where to watch: Watch the official music video on YouTube
Full list of the week’s new music on Substack.
Check out last week’s 3 selects here.
