THE FRIDAY ROTATION | SEPTEMBER 4TH: THIS WEEK’S TOP 3 ESSENTIAL TRACKS
THE FRIDAY ROTATION | SEPTEMBER 4TH: September starts on a high note, delivering some of the most exciting collaborations and street anthems of the season.
While our complete breakdown of the week’s new albums and projects is live on the site, we’ve pinpointed the three non-negotiable tracks you must add to your playlist right now.
From a massive Manchester-to-Houston link-up to a monumental UK rap alliance and North London drill royalty, here are the three essentials for your weekend.
1. Nemzzz ft. Travis Scott – ‘GASS’
Manchester rising star Nemzzz joins forces with Houston icon Travis Scott on ‘GASS’. Floating over a minimalist, sub-heavy production, Nemzzz’s laid-back, clinical delivery collides with Travis’s signature autotuned energy to create an unforgettable, transatlantic anthem.
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Sonics: Minimalist sub-bass, crisp drum patterns, and sharp UK-to-US rap trade-offs.
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Where to watch: Watch the official music video on YouTube
2. Marnz Malone x J Hus – ‘Unorthodox’
A massive moment for UK rap as Birmingham storyteller Marnz Malone links up with J Hus for ‘Unorthodox’. Trading deep road philosophies and magnetic charisma over a warm, soul-tinted beat, this collaboration stands out as one of the most powerful records of the year.
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Sonics: Mid-tempo Afro-swing bounce, warm soul samples, and smooth, reflective rap flows.
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Where to watch: Watch the official music video on YouTube
3. Headie One x Abra Cadabra – ‘MOVIE’
North London drill heavyweights Headie One and Abra Cadabra reunite on ‘MOVIE’. Powered by heavy 808s and sharp percussion, Headie’s agile, bouncy delivery meshes flawlessly with Abra’s deep, gravelly hooks for a pure street heater.
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Sonics: Deep 808 bass pressure, punchy drill percussion, and contrasting melodic/gravelly vocal trade-offs.
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Where to watch: Watch the official music video on YouTube
Full breakdown of the week’s new music live on Substack.
Check out last week’s 3 selects here.
