THE FRIDAY ROTATION | OCTOBER 23RD: THIS WEEK’S TOP 3 ESSENTIAL TRACKS
THE FRIDAY ROTATION | OCTOBER 23RD: October is operating at peak velocity, delivering some of the most critical artistic statements of the season.
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 luxury Griselda link-ups and sun-drenched soul-rap joint cuts to heavyweight New York Hip Hop link-ups, here is the selection you cannot afford to miss this weekend.
1. Armani Caesar ft Benny The Butcher – ‘Sephora In Ibiza’
Armani Caesar reaffirms her status as Griselda’s first lady on ‘Sephora In Ibiza’, tagging in Benny The Butcher for an absolute masterclass in luxury rap. Over a sleek, soul-drenched instrumental, Armani’s high-fashion flexes meet Benny’s sharp street wisdom in a track that feels tailor-made for high-end rotation.
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Sonics: Plush soul samples, crisp snare snaps, deep bassline groove, and calm, authoritative rap cadences.
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Where to watch/listen: Watch the official music video on YouTube
2. Anderson .Paak x Cordae – ‘A Good Day’
Anchoring their brilliant new joint project Heavy Is The Crown, Anderson .Paak and Cordae serve up pure sunshine with ‘A Good Day’. Paak’s infectious vocal hooks and signature drum swing provide the ultimate backdrop for Cordae’s deliberate, pen-heavy storytelling, creating a track that feels completely timeless.
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Sonics: Live drum instrumentation, warm basslines, rich soul-funk keys, and smooth vocal harmonies offset by sharp rap verses.
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Where to watch/listen: Watch the official music video on YouTube
3. Erick the Architect ft Ghostface Killah & Fergie Baby – ‘YERR’
Flatbush Zombies powerhouse Erick the Architect brings New York energy straight to the forefront on ‘YERR’, calling upon Wu-Tang legend Ghostface Killah and Fergie Baby. Erick’s head-nodding beat gives Ghostface the ultimate playground to unleash his legendary, rapid-fire flows.
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Sonics: Punchy boom-bap drums, gritty bass stabs, classic sample chops, and energetic, razor-sharp rap delivery.
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Where to watch/listen: Listen on Spotify
Full list of the week’s new music on Substack.
Check out last week’s 3 selects here.
