Things We Loved In Music This Week: June 27
The most notable music headlines of the week.
As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the most notable music-related headlines – new releases, live performances, merch drops, fashion collaborations and more.
Kevin Abstract – Blush
After an enigmatic rollout, Kevin Abstract has formally unveiled his latest studio endeavor: Blush. A homage to his hometown of Houston, the 19-track album features a lineup of local H-town artists as well as Abstract’s close collaborators JPEGMAFIA, Dominic Fike and, on executive production, Quadeca.
Lorde – Virgin
Virgin summer can properly commence; Lorde’s long-awaited fourth studio LP is officially upon us. Preceded by singles “What Was That,” “Man of The Year” and “Hammer,” the anthemic album is here just in time for summer.
Doechii x Tyler, the Creator’s “Get Right” Debuts on the Louis Vuitton SS26 Runway
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At the end of Pharrell‘s latest Louis Vuitton spectacle in Paris, a new track blared over the speakers – an unreleased collaboration from none other than Tyler, the Creator and Doechii. With Pharrell on production, the track is entitled “Get Right.”
The F1 Album
F1 quite possibly just dropped the most star-studded soundtrack of the year. Featuring Peggy Gou, Tate McRae, Obongjayar, Don Toliver, Doja Cat, Burna Boy, and many more, the album arrives shortly after the movie, out in theaters everywhere now.
Young Thug Brings Out Travis Scott, T.I., and Ken Carson for His First Post-Jail Performance
For the first time since lock-up, Young Thug took the stage for a live performance. Headlining the final day of Lyrical Lemonade‘s Summer Smash, Thugger brought out Travis Scott, T.I. and Ken Carson, debuting new music with the latter.
Cardi B Announces First Album in Seven Years
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Almost a decade after Invasion of Privacy, Cardi B is plotting her return to the scene. The rapper has announced her first studio endeavor in over seven years, Am I The Drama?, which is confirmed to drop everywhere on September 19.
Clipse Debuts New Music in Paris, Performs on COLORS
Pusha T and Malice were bound to show up and show out in Paris. The duo performed an intimate outdoor show during sunset ahead of the Louis Vuitton show, following it up a few days later with a Clipse COLORS performance.
Oakley Names Travis Scott First-Ever Chief Visionary
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Fresh off Fanatics Fest, Oakley revealed Travis Scott would join the brand as its first-ever Chief Visionary, kicking off a multi-year partnership with Cactus Jack.
Beyoncé Brings Out Jay-Z in Paris
Marking their first live performance together in seven years, Beyoncé brought out Jay-Z for her third and final Parisian show. They performed “Crazy in Love”, “N***as in Paris”, and “Drunk in Love.”
Mac DeMarco Announces New Album, Guitar, Drops “Home”
Mac DeMarco has finally detailed his imminent new album. Entitled Guitar, the album is set to drop on August 22. What he believes to be a highly authentic release at this point in his life, DeMarco handled all of the production, mixing, and video shooting, also sharing the project’s lead single, “Home.”
MAVI x Smino – “Potluck”
The first-ever collaboration from MAVI and Smino has landed. Dubbed “Potluck,” the smooth new single arrives on the heels of MAVI’s other recent big-name link-up with Earl Sweatshirt on “Landgrab.”
Frank Ocean Drops channel ORANGE Vinyl
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For the first time ever, Frank Ocean is releasing a channel ORANGE vinyl – 13 years after his debut project’s release. A new cover art features a grid of photos of Ocean donning his iconic bandana.
Bktherula – LUCY
On the heels of high-octane singles “DELILAH,” “BBGIRLGOSLOW,” and “DUMB SHIT,” Bktherula has delivered her latest studio endeavor: LUCY.
Don Toliver – ”FWU (GEMINI SZN)”
On Don Toliver’s birthday, he debuted a brief snippet of “FWU (GEMINI SZN).” Now, two weeks later, we’re getting an official release for the track.
Pi’erre Bourne – Made in Paris
For Pi’erre Bourne‘s first new album since 2021’s The Life of Pi’erre 5, the producer/rapper has presented the primarily solo effort entitled Made in Paris. Spanning 17 tracks – including singles “Pop” and “Blocs,” the album’s sole feature comes from Yung Nudy on “JBH.”
Tommy Richman Soundtracks 424 Runway; Rema, Roddy Ricch Walk
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The 424 Paris Fashion Week runway was another captivating convergence of high fashion and music. Not only did Rema and Roddy Ricch walk the runway, but the entire runway soundtrack was created by Tommy Richman.
Frank Ocean Shares Homer News
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Before the Channel Orange vinyl drop, Ocean revealed his Homer jewelry brand would be dropping soon, complemented by a handful of brick-and-mortar stores globally.
Blood Orange, Tariq Al-Sabir, Caroline Polachek, Daniel Caesar, The Durutti Column – “The Field”
Dev Hynes, aka Blood Orange, has unveiled his first song since dropping a four-song EP Four Songs in 2022. “The Field” is a collaborative effort, with assistance from Daniel Caesar, Caroline Polachek and more.
Yung Lean Drops His First Book
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As revealed on his @worldaffairsincorporated Instagram account, Yung Lean has lifted the curtain on his first book. 256 GB compiles 256 GB worth of photos, notes and screenshots split into nine color-themed chapters.
IDK x Cordae – ”Prince George”
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Another duo of first-time collaborators linked up this week: IDK and Cordae. The pair dropped off the first-ever studio track “Prince George.”
