THE FRIDAY ROTATION JUNE 12TH: THIS WEEK’S TOP 3 ESSENTIAL TRACKS:
THE FRIDAY ROTATION JUNE 12TH: THIS WEEK’S TOP 3 ESSENTIAL TRACKS: – The summer heat has officially arrived, and the global release calendar is moving at an absolute breakneck speed to match it. While our full, exhaustive breakdown of the week’s new projects is live for subscribers, we have unlocked the three absolute mandatory singles you need to have locked into your rotation immediately.
From heavy-hitting UK link-ups to genre-blurring alternative masterpieces, here is the heat you cannot afford to miss this weekend.
1. K-Trap & Young Adz – ‘Can’t Say No’
When two of the UK’s most dominant forces unite, the results are always monumental. K-Trap’s cold, authoritative street grit merges flawlessly with Young Adz’s signature wavy, auto-tuned melodies on ‘Can’t Say No’. Built around an infectious, high-energy rhythm, this track is an instant anthem tailored for massive main stages and late-night car rides alike. It is a true heavy-hitting UK connection that sets the tone for the summer.
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Sonics: Gritty trap foundations meets smooth, melodic drill textures.
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Where to listen: Stream on Spotify
2. Alissia & Anderson .Paak – ‘Can’t Get Enough’
An absolute explosion of pure, unadulterated funk and timeless soul. Acclaimed bassist and producer Alissia links up with the legendary Anderson .Paak for a groove-heavy track that feels like sunshine captured in audio form. Complete with a brilliant new music video that matches the high-rolling energy of the sonics, it is an effortless jam driven by geographic funk aesthetics and bouncing basslines that evoke that classic Silk Sonic era.
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Sonics: Groovy, disco-leaning basslines layered with crisp live percussion and rich string arrangements.
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Where to watch: Watch the official music video on YouTube
3. Fousheé – ‘Drive’
Pushing alternative boundaries as always, Fousheé delivers a moody, guitar-driven track packed with raw vocal distortions and late-night atmosphere. Co-written with Special Interest’s Alli Logout and produced alongside Iceage’s Elias Rønnenfelt and Dirty Projectors’ Dave Longstreth, ‘Drive’ exists beautifully somewhere on the spectrum between shoegaze and bedroom-pop. It is entirely hypnotic, intoxicating, and a striking display of her refusal to be pigeonholed.
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Sonics: Warm, blurry, texture-heavy alt-R&B mixed with indie-folk guitar lines.
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Where to watch: Watch the official video on YouTube
What are you spinning first? Let us know in the comments below! To unlock our full 15+ track weekend curation, including new projects from Blxst, Jessie Reyez, and Jim Jones, explore our Substack.
Previously: NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: JUNE 5TH
