Best New Tracks: LISA, Paris Texas, Djo and More

As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks.

This week’s lineup is led by LISA, Paris Texas and Djo, who released the projects Alter Ego and They Left Me With A Gun, as well as the single “Delete Ya,” respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from Awich with Jay Park, KR$NA, Masiwei and Vannda, IDK, Boldy James with Chuck Strangers, By Storm, REASON and d4vd with Kali Uchis.

LISA – Alter Ego

LISA delivers her debut solo full-length album, Alter Ego. The dynamic project features guest appearances from the likes of Doja Cat, RAYE, Tyla, Future, Megan Thee Stallion and ROSALÍA, and hears the BLACKPINK staple introduce her five different personas as a way to navigate the sonic exploration present in the record.

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Paris Texas - They Left Me With A Gun

Paris Texas is following up last week’s EP drop with yet another project: They Left Me With A Gun. The latest release is the second of two anthologies that begun with last week’s They Left Me With The Sword, and hears the duo dive into harsher and more experimental sounds.

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Djo – “Delete Ya”

Djo, the music project of actor, producer and songwriter Joe Keery (Stranger Things) drops off his latest single “Delete Ya.” The cut is set to appear on his upcoming album The Crux, which drops April 4.

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Awich x Jay Park x KR$NA x Masiwei x VannDa – “ASIAN STATE OF MIND”

Japanese hip-hop star Awich joins forces with some of Asia’s finest – Jay Park, KR$NA, Higher Brothers’ Masiwei and Vannda — for the collaborative cut “ASIAN STATE OF MIND.” This relay cypher track “aims to inspire viewers around the world by expressing the unity, grandeur and strength of Asia.”

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IDK - BRAVADO INTiMO (Continued)

IDK follows up his 2024 album BRAVADO INTiMO with a Continued deluxe version. The project arrives after his Denzel Curry collab “S.U” and “MARiO COINS,” and features guest appearances from Joey Bada$$, Gunna, Ab-Soul, Conway The Machine and TheARTI$T. IDK says of the new project, “BRAVADO INTiMO is an introspective dive into identity, perception, and the complexities of modern artistry – blending raw storytelling with innovative soundscapes.”

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Boldy James x Chuck Strangers - Token Of Appreciate

Boldy James and Pro Era’s Chuck Strangers team up for their collaborative joint Token Of Appreciation, which features mixing and mastering from The Alchemist. “Token Of Appreciation is just that. It’s a thank you to my fans, for always supporting, and for as long as they have been supporting. I don’t take it for granted,” James gratefully comments. “This is one of my best projects to date. Chuck is a great producer, one of the best, the project is so cohesive, we have a genuine bond and we will be working together more in the future. Alchemist mixed it and loves it. ALC is my big bro and I take great pride in his opinion; so for him to give his stamp of approval is always important. Shoutout to Relly and Wilson Chandler for the support and good energy helping me complete this project. I hope the fans receive it with the same love we put into making it.”

“I can’t think of a more fitting name for the project, Token Of Appreciation, because appreciation is all I feel; for the music that we made, the opportunity to work with Boldy, the opportunity to have Alchemist mix and master a project I solely produced,” Strangers adds. “Being able to work with Wilson Chandler, someone I’ve looked up to since he played with the New York Knicks, just being a young person in NY growing up and watching him. I’m just really grateful. Me and Boldy, you can hear it from listening, we really tried to make something special. It’s a special set of songs, some of the best music I’ve ever worked on, and I’m proud of it. Sit back and let it run!”

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d4vd x Kali Uchis – “Crashing”

d4vd and Kali Uchis join forces for the new single, “Crashing.” The smooth, laid-back cut “represents an emotional turning point in the WITHERED narrative, offering a sense of self-assured calm before the storm.”

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REASON - I Love You Again

REASON drops off his first post-TDE project, I Love You Again. The record features collaborative work with Hit-Boy, Bas, Ransom, KOTA The Friend and Coyote, with the artist stating, “I Love You Again is a thank you to my fans and to myself for not giving up on me and the music. This is a complete passion project. The cover art for the project symbolizes me headed off into a new space, mentally and within my career; but taking my classics with me.” He continues, “I just want to make every single REASON fan as proud as possible. From the production to the lyrics to the overall sound, I’m back in a space of full authenticity within the music; and taking it as serious as possible.”

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By Storm – “Zig Zag”

By Storm, the duo made up of Injury Reserve’s RiTchie and Parker Corey, drop off their latest single “Zig Zag.” This cut marks the first new offering from the two since 2023, and arrives with an accompanying music video helmed by Corey himself.

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