More picks for the summer playlist courtesy of Josh Cullen and Al James, Olivia Rodrigo, Maki, and more.
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Another week has passed, which means another week of brand-new music releases. And with the official start of summer and the Holy Week break coming real soon, now would be the best time to get that playlist refreshed before you head off on your next adventure, whether that be an outing with the barkada or just at home and catching up on your latest binge. Scroll down for the tracks that you need to register on your radar.
YOKO NA – JOSH CULLEN AND AL JAMES
Collab of the year material if you ask us. The two artists deliver infectious rap verses an inescapable chorus, and a vibrant arrangement that blends modern hip-hop and R&B sensibilities with emotional flair. It’s all wrapped in a song about expressing the words left unsaid in the middle of a relationship fallout.
OBSESSED – OLIVIA RODRIGO
The day has finally come. With the release of the deluxe edition of GUTS, appropriately titled GUTS (spilled), Olivia finally gave us the wide release of the fan-favorite obsessed, and yes, we’re obsessed.
JUMP – TYLA, GUNNA, AND SKILLIBENG
For her debut album, Tyla takes each listener on a journey driven by Amapiano and interpolated with a multitude of genres, including hip-hop, pop, and R&B.
SIKULO – MAKI, ANGELA KEN, AND NHIKO
Maki and Angela aim straight for their heart in their magical collab that delves into the cycles of falling in love and breakups.
YOU NEED ME NOW? – GIRL IN RED AND SABRINA CARPENTER
This upbeat pop-rock collab is dedicated to all those people who think they can easily re-enter someone’s life after a breakup. No to manipulative exes.
NECTAR – THE BOYZ
There’s just something so euphoric when the beat drops in Nectar. It makes you feel like there isn’t anything to worry about in life.
NENE – SUNKISSED LOLA
In this wholesome track, the OPM band is here to let all the young girls know that they are worth it and hold more potential than what some people may want them to believe.
PUNTERIA – SHAKIRA AND CARDI B
Okay fun pop music! We will always have time for you.
LOW – ALLMO$T
This fusion of Pinoy hip-hop and R&B showcases both the familiar and new in the group’s sound and vibe.
RIGHT LOVER, WRONG TIME – JAYDA
Jayda is here for all the girlies who’ve had a love that got away and had to deal with the regret, longing, and losing the person you swore was for you through a heartfelt pop ballad.
GET UP! – TIMMY ALBERT
Strong vocals? Check. Toe-tapping production? Check. Poignant lyrics? Check.
NOT RN! – LARA ANDALLO
Lara must be reading our mind because she just gets it in this sultry R&B number on just not wanting to deal with your problems right now.
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