THE FRIDAY ROTATION | JULY 24TH: THIS WEEK’S TOP 3 ESSENTIAL TRACKS
THE FRIDAY ROTATION | JULY 24TH: The summer release slate is operating at maximum capacity, delivering some of the most critical artistic statements of the entire year. While our full, exhaustive breakdown of the week’s new studio albums is live across the site, we have unlocked the three absolute mandatory tracks you need to lock into your rotation immediately.
From monumental UK rap milestones to world-class R&B returns and high-rolling summer anthems, here is the heat you cannot afford to miss this weekend.
1. Nines – ‘Lost Tapes’ (Album Highlight Focus)
A monumental event for the UK rap landscape. The Church Road legend unloads Lost Tapes, a sprawling body of work that unearths unreleased gems alongside polished new street sagas. Moving with that signature, effortless Church Road swagger, Nines delivers pristine lifestyle rap, clever street philosophies, and cinematic sample flips that firmly reassert his status as one of the most revered storytellers in British music history.
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Sonics: Luxurious, soul-sampled production underpinning smooth, effortless UK rap flows.
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Where to listen: Stream on Spotify
2. Victoria Monét – ‘Reach Out’
Fresh off her global award-winning run, Victoria Monét returns with a dazzling, velvet slice of contemporary R&B. ‘Reach Out’ pairs her rich, intricate vocal arrangements with a warm, bass-driven instrumental that radiates pure summer elegance and luxury, serving as a masterclass in modern soul songwriting.
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Sonics: Sultry, late-night R&B baselines layered beneath immaculate, texturally dense group vocal arrangements.
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Where to watch: Watch the official music video on YouTube
3. AntsLive – ‘Pink Rosé’
One of the UK’s most creative innovators returns with another breezy, high-rolling anthem. ‘Pink Rosé’ pairs AntsLive’s infectious, laid-back cadence with a vibrant, bounce-heavy rhythm tailored for sun-drenched afternoons and high-summer functions, proving once again his unmatched talent for crafting instant seasonal soundtracks.
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Sonics: Upbeat, bounce-heavy percussion laced with smooth, sun-soaked melodic keys.
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Where to listen: Stream on Spotify
Full list of the week’s new music on Substack.
Check out last week’s 3 selects here.
