New Music Friday (09/10/2026): Jhene Aiko, Nine Vicious & Quavo
This week brings a mix of fresh albums and hot singles from Jhené Aiko, Nine Vicious & Quavo.
“Practical Magic 2” Shows Audiences Just How Awful Legacy Sequels Can Be (Movie Review)
"Practical Magic 2" weaponizes nostalgia but delivers an incoherent, lifeless sequel entirely devoid of magic.
Ken Carson’s “XPERIMENT” Charts at No. 52 Following “CARTUNEZ” Deluxe
The 13-track expansion gives Ken Carson’s latest album another meaningful boost on the Billboard 200.
Young Thug and YSL’s “Slime Language 3” Debuts at No. 146 With 11K Units
Young Thug’s massive “Slime Language 3” has a quiet opening in its first week.
DND Delivers Catchy Latin Pop on New Single “Too Good”
Some tracks are infectiously catchy in the best way. DND has delivered one of them. “Too Good” is immediately irresistible.
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Nirvana to Receive Video Vanguard Award at 2026 VMAs
The VMAs’ Video Vanguard is an honor bestowed on artists who have had a major impact on music videos and pop culture.
Jhené Aiko Reveals Star-Studded “WESTSIDE WHIMSY” Tracklist
Jhené Aiko’s 20-track comeback album features Kendrick Lamar, Larry June, Ab-Soul, Tyga, and OHMA.
John Legend Previews ’MUSE’ With Pharrell-Produced “Daylight”
I’d play this during a wedding’s cocktail hour just to keep the scoundrels far away from the open bar.
0sb0rne Delivers a Dark, Luxurious R&B Gem With “Mrs. Independent”
0sb0rne explores attraction, independence, and mixed signals over luxurious production on the hypnotic “Mrs. Independent.”
Becky Krill, Bjorn Majestik, and Homeboy Sandman Deliver Pure Sunshine With “Smile”
Becky Krill, Bjorn Majestik, and Homeboy Sandman unite for the irresistibly uplifting genre-blender “Smile."
Rod Wave Surpasses 100 Career Billboard Hot 100 Entries
Rod Wave joins an exclusive group after placing more than 100 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.