Welcome back to New Music Friday Top Picks #26! This week’s selection is a vibrant tour across sounds: Nigerian collabs, Ghanaian anthems, raw trap, and smooth serenades. Whatever you need from energy to real talk—your soundtrack is here.
FOLA – You
Afrobeats artist FOLA is back at it again with his new single you coming after the announcement of his album “catharsis.” coming soon. Known for hits like One Condition with Wizkid & DJ Tunez, and collaborations with BNXN, Kizz Daniel, Zlatan, and Bella Shmurda. FOLA delivers a romantic and introspective track on you that blends subtle drum patterns, creating a vulnerable, soulful soundscape. Its smooth, minimalistic production highlights FOLA’s vocals, bridging traditional Afrobeats with a fresh edge. This release reinforces FOLA’s role in pushing the genre’s emotional and sonic boundaries, showcasing his personal authenticity.
Gunna feat Wizkid – Forever Be Mine
With the release of Gunna’s new album, The Last Wun, comes his first collaboration with Afrobeats legend Wizkid. They both talk about their lover and how she is one of a kind. This atmospheric trap sound gives those summer ride vibes with the car roof off while riding with your lover. Forever Be Mine sits amongst the top three tracks on The Last Wun.
Kwesi Arthur feat King Promise- Real Thing
Two prominent Ghanaian artists come together to make an Afrobeats love jam. They sing about their lovers and how she is different from others. From her affections and expressive love, they know love is real. This is perfect for your wedding.
Candy Bleakz feat Rybeena – Sinner (remix)
For her 2025 run, Candy Bleakz adds a remix to her viral song Sinner, tapping the sensational Rybeena to the mid-tempo, cruise-like tune. Both artists give it an atmospheric tune with production from Aykbeats.
Amaarae – Fineshyt
Fineshyt, a sonically produced track by BNYX, Kyu Steed, and Ape Drums from her latest album BLACK STAR, is paired with Amaarea’s sensual vocals and lyrics. It all combines to make an insane club tune that would definitely rule the summer now and forever.
Kjuni feat Sossick – Fire Down
This track features a fire drill performance by Kjuni and Sossick, who are doing their thing. It also combines trap and sleek rap with mad production from Sossick himself. It is a perfect track to exercise on.
And that’s a wrap on NMF #26! Which track had you hitting replay? Let us know your top pick. Listen to all songs here :
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