Things We Loved in Music This Week: July 12
Our favorite music-related headlines.
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.
Justin Bieber – SWAG
Bieber is back. Just about twelve hours after launching his SKYLRK brand, Justin Bieber has returned to the music scene with SWAG, his first album since Justice in 2021, and includes contributions from Sexyy Red, Cash Cobain, Gunna, Lil B, Dijon and Druski, among others.
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Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out
Speaking of grand returns, Clipse also made one of the most long-awaited reunions in hip-hop. The Thornton brothers, Pusha T and Malice, have shared their first new music in over 15 years: a star-studded new album, Let God Sort Em Out, featuring production by Pharrell and other features from Tyler, the Creator, John Legend, Nas and more.
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Travis Scott – “2000 EXCURSION”
It was another big week for Travis Scott. Starting at the top of the week, he revved up with the new JACKBOYS 2 single “2000 EXCURSION. “ The track isn’t yet available on streaming services, though the music video fueled rumors of a potential collaboration between Scott and GTA.
Mariah The Scientist Announces New Album
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As “Burning Blue” continues to rack up streams, Mariah The Scientist has officially announced her next studio project. Entitled HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY, the album is confirmed to drop on August 22.
Kid Cudi – “Grave”
Kid Cudi also confirmed the release date for his album – also August 22. Cudi officially lifted the veil on Free‘s cover art, as well as its second pre-release single, “Grave,” and its striking visual.
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Juice WRLD – Legends Never Die (5 Year Anniversary)
To commemorate five years of Juice WRLD’s Legends Never Die album, the project has been expanded with two additional tracks, one of which, “The Way,” features XXXTentacion.
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Larry June x Cardo Got Wings – Until Night Comes
The latest full-length collaborative endeavor from Larry June and Cardo Got Wings is here, and it’s dubbed Until Night Comes. The summer-coded album spans 14 songs and features Don Toliver, E-40, Wiz Khalifa and many more.
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Syd – “Die For This”
Earlier this week, Syd shared her first new music in almost three years, a new single entitled “Die For This.”
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Travis Scott Announces JACKBOYS 2
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After what feels like forever of dropping hints, teasers, and visuals, Travis Scott revealed that JACKBOYS 2 is confirmed to drop this Sunday at 11:59 EST
Rosalía for New Balance
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Rosalía fronts New Balance’s new campaign for the New Balance 204L. Is a collab in the works? Only time will tell…
Justin Bieber Launches SKYLRK
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Less than a day before dropping SWAG, Bieber finally made the first move on SKYLRK, officially “launching” the label and releasing its first in-line drop of hoodies, headwear, sunglasses, and footwear.
Maxo Kream x Tyler, the Creator – “Cracc at 15”
For their third collaborative cut, Maxo Kream and Tyler, the Creator have reconnected for “Cracc at 15,” which joins “BIG PERSONA” and “Cracc Era.”
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Lil Yachty – “Won’t Diss You”
After dropping the Maggie Rogers-sampling “Murda” back in early June, Lil Yachty has returned with a new single and its VHS-style video, “Won’t Diss You.”
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GIVĒON – BELOVED
Preceded by “RATHER BE” and “TWENTIES,” GIVĒON has graced us with his fourth studio album, BELOVED.
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Blood Orange Reveals Tour Dates
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Dev Hynes is going on tour. After he wraps up his stint as support for both Turnstile and Lorde, Blood Orange will embark on a headlining tour of its own through the fall.
Kevin Abstract and Dominic Fike are Geezer
After dropping off Blush tracks “Geezer” and “Maroon,” seasoned collaborators Kevin Abstract and Dominic Fike have reconnected under the guise of “Geezer.” The name of their collaborative unit, the pair shared another new track, “Doggy.”
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Fred again.. x Skepta x Plaqueboymax x Denzel Curry – “Victory Lap Two”
Revealed via Instagram on Tuesday night, Denzel Curry hopped on Fred again.., Skepta and Plaqueboymax’s new track “Victory Lap” for the official remix, “Victory Lap Two.”
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Burna Boy – No Signs of Weakness
Leave it to Burna Boy to get features from Travis Scott, Shaboozey and Mick Jagger. The Afrobeats sensation has shared his latest project, No Signs of Weakness.
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Clipse’s Tiny Desk Concert
A few hours after the release of Let God Sort Em Out, Pusha T and Malice pulled up to NPR’s Tiny Desk to deliver a live performance of some of the album’s new tracks along with the classics.
Cash Cobain Makes COLORS Debut, Drops “Feeeeeeeeel”
Similarly, Cash Cobain rolled up to the COLORS Studio for his first-ever performance for the series, followed by the official release of his new track “Feeeeeeeeel.”
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