Weekly Music Radar: Guide to the biggest releases for the week

Last week, the music industry witnessed the release of several significant projects, ranging from the trap collaboration between Metro Boomin and Future, titled “We Don’t Trust You,”to Tyla’s debut studio album, which shares the same name as the artist.

Our Weekly Music Radar (WMR) will showcase 10 highly anticipated projects from various genres including Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, and more, all set to be released on Friday, March 29.

Alongside multiple Hip/Hop and R&B projects, Beyonce’s ninth studio album Act II: Cowboy Carter has also been released, including BFB Da Packman’s fourth studio album, Olympic Sh*t Talkin.

This list will focus on the records that were selected as Weekly Music Radar’s top picks for March 29, 2024.

1) Act II: Country Queen (Beyonce) – Launching Her Country Music Career

Beyonce’s second installment of her Renaissance trilogy, Act II: Cowboy Carter, follows her 2022 album, Renaissance. It features 27 tracks and collaborations with renowned artists such as Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, and others.

The official tracklist for Beyonce’s ninth studio album includes the following records:

1. AMERICAN REST
2. BLACKBIIRD
3. 16 CARRIAGES
4. PROTECTOR
5. MY ROSE
6. SMOKE HOUR WILLIE NELSON
7. TEXAS HOLD ‘EM
8. BODYGUARD
9. DOLLY P
10. JOLENE
11. DAUGHTER
12. SPAGHETTII
13. ALLIIGATOR TEARS
14. SMOKE HOUR II
15. JUST FOR FUN
16. II MOST WANTED
17. LEVI’S JEANS
18. FLAMENCO
19. THE LINDA MARTELL SHOW
20. HOW
21. OH LOUISIANA
22. DESERT EAGLE
23. RIIVERDANCE
24. II HANDS II HEAVEN
25. TYRANT
26. SWEET *HONEY* BUCKIN’
27. AMEN

2) “Tickets to My Downfall”- MGK’s Pop-Punk Revival Album

MGK and Trippie Redd have joined forces to drop their joint EP, named genre:sadboy, consisting of 10 songs with a runtime of under 30 minutes.

Under an exclusive license to Interscope Records, 19XX LLC distributed the project to DSPs (Digital Streaming Platforms). The official tracklist for genre:sadboy features the following songs:

1. lost boys
2. beauty
3. time travel
4. struggles
5. suddenly
6. half dead
7. hiding in the hills
8. no more
9. who do i call
10. summer’s gone

3) Gesaffelstein’s Highly Anticipated EDM Album “Hyperion”Drops Worldwide

Gesaffelstein, the French DJ and producer, is making a comeback with a new full-length album, GAMMA, marking his first release in over five years. His signature style, characterized by haunting and atmospheric production, is showcased in this latest project and is sure to please his fans, who may best know him for his collaborations with The Weeknd on tracks such as I Was Never There and Hurt You.

The official tracklist for GAMMA includes the following songs:

1. Digital slaves
2. Hard dreams (Feat. Yan Wagner)
3. Your share of the night
4. Hysteria
5. The urge
6. Mania
7. Lost Love
8. The perfect
9. Psycho
10. Tyranny
11. Emits

4) “Diggin’ It”- Collaborative Single by DJ Premier, Snoop Dogg, and Daz Dillinger

Snoop Dogg is releasing his sixth single of the year, teaming up with DJ Premier and Daz Dillinger for a track called Can U Dig That? The song showcases Dogg’s original Californian style and features a classic 90s beat.

The track was made available to all digital service providers through TTT and has a duration of 3 minutes and 14 seconds.

5) “Breathe Easy”- Debut Hip/Hop Album by Buddy

Simmie Sims III, also known by his stage name Buddy, has released his third studio album titled Don’t Forget To Breathe. This highly anticipated project serves as a continuation of his previous album Superghetto, which was released in 2022. The album shares the same title as Buddy’s recent mini-documentary that he shared on social media.

Buddy’s album “Don’t Forget To Breathe”has a total runtime of 35 minutes and includes collaborations with Kent Jamz, BJ The Chicago Kid, Garren, and other artists. The tracklist consists of the following songs:

1. Free My Mind
2. Like This
3. Do Thangs
4. Talk About It (Feat. Kent Jamz and BJ the Chicago Kid)
5. Buddy A Fool
6. Get It All (Feat. pineappleCITI)
7. Smoke (Feat. Garren)
8. Move On
9. Should’ve Known (Feat. Smino and Cedxric)
10. Got Me Started (Feat. Huey Briss)
11. All The Way
12. You 2 Thank

6) “Olympic Sh*t Talkin”by BFB Da Packman: New Hip-Hop Album Release

BFB DA PACKMAN has released his fourth studio album, titled Forget Me Not, on all digital music platforms through The Lunch Crew Company LLC. The album was produced by Issac ‘Cassie’ Fair and Aaron ‘Areddstudio’ Fredd.

The official tracklist for Forget Me Not includes songs that feature Rio Da Yung OG, DDG, and other artists, with a total runtime of 40 minutes.

1. Shame (Feat. Yhung T.O.)
2. Rice
3. Olympic Shit Talkin (Feat. Rio Da Yung OG)
4. After Eminem
5. Gillie Fest
6. Delulu (Feat. DDG)
7. Heavy Fraud (Feat. Skilla Baby)
8. Grocery Freestyle
9. On You Bad (Feat. 03 Greedo)
10. Spudd The Jeweler (Feat. KrispyLife Kidd and Baby Fxce E)
11. Hopeless Island
12. Ice Pack (Feat. Icewear Vezzo)
13. Lean Break 2
14. Kentucky Love (Feat. KrispyLife Kidd and Baby Fxce E)
15. Grind Hard Therapy (Feat. Starlito)

7) New Single Release: “Steppas”by A Boogie Wit da Hoodie (Hip/Hop)

Today, Atlantic Records and Highbridge The Label LLC have dropped A Boogie Wit da Hoodie’s first single of the year, “Steppas,”on all DSPs. Along with the single, a music video was also uploaded to YouTube.

The track “Steppas”is a melodic rap song that explores the themes of wealth and extravagance. It is a full-length industry track with a duration of 3:21 minutes.

8) J-Hope’s Solo Debut EP “Hope On The Street, Vol. 1″Rocks the K-Pop Scene

After much anticipation, J-Hope has released his highly-anticipated EP, Hope On The Street, Vol. 1 under BIGHIT MUSIC Records. The latest mini-album from the BTS superstar showcases a variety of sounds and productions, as well as collaborations with Benny Blanco, Jung Kook, and other artists.

The mini-album, titled Hope On The Street, Vol. 1, was released alongside a documentary series of the same name, which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime as an Original. The official tracklist for the mini-album includes the following songs:

1. on the street (solo version)
2. i wonder… (Feat. Jung Kook of BTS)
3. lock / unlock (Feat. Benny Blanco and Nile Rodgers)
4. i don’t know (Feat. HUH YUNJIN of LE SSERAFIM)
5. what if… (Dance mix)
6. NEURON (feat. Gaeko and YOON MIRAE)

9) “Electric Avenue”- Debut EP from VLANE 2 (Valee x Stan Lane)

The collaborative mini-EP VLANE 2, featuring Stan Lane and Valee, showcases a range of rap fusions that embrace the experimental nature of the project. It has been released on all DSPs through Valee Music Group and Stan Lane Collective.

The EP’s tracklist consists of the following songs and has a runtime of under 10 minutes:

1. regret
2. CoMmandO
3. DigiDasH
4. SeE it
5. MooNpie CuT

10) “Scaled and Icy”- Twenty One Pilots’ Upcoming Album Release

Twenty One Pilots recently dropped their second single, titled “Next Semester”, from their highly anticipated album Clancy, which is known for its in-depth storytelling. The track was made available on all digital music platforms through Fueled By Ramen LLC.

The music video accompanying the song was uploaded to YouTube and showcases Tyler and Josh performing on stage in front of a sizable audience. The length of the song, Next Semester, is 3 minutes and 54 seconds.