Best New Tracks: Mac Miller, Logic, Central Cee x 21 Savage and More

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Wrapping up this week’s musical journey, TopMob presents the standout albums for our newest edition of Top Picks: Fresh Tracks.

As a devoted music enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that the spotlight this week is graced by some exceptional artists. Leading the charge posthumously is Mac Miller with his album Ballooneerism, followed closely by Logic’s project Aquarius III and the collaboration “GBP” from Central Cee and 21 Savage, respectively.

Additionally, we have offerings from Mick Jenkins, FearDorian in collaboration with Polo Perks, a joint effort between Oklou and Bladee, Michi’s work, Japanese Breakfast, and Butcher Brown. This diverse lineup promises an exciting musical journey!

Mac Miller – Balloonerism

The much-awaited “lost” album by Mac Miller, titled Balloonerism,, has finally arrived. This is his second posthumous album after the release of Circles five years ago. Originally recorded in 2014 during the production of his mixtape Faces, this project features a collaboration with SZA and Mac Miller’s musical persona, Delusional Thomas. In a statement, his family mentioned that this project held significant importance for Malcolm, as he often discussed its release. Although other albums took priority at the time, such as GO:OD AM, the family decided to officially release Balloonerism, believing it showcases Mac’s diverse musical talents and fearless artistic spirit, given that unofficial versions of the album have been circulating online for years.

Listen: Spotify | Apple Music

Logic – Aquarius III

Officially, Logic unveils his latest EP titled “Aquarius III.” This five-song collection includes a collaboration with Lucy Rose and a pre-released track called “A Message For My Younger Self.

Listen: Spotify | Apple Music

Central Cee x 21 Savage – “GBP”

Central Cee and 21 Savage collaborate on their latest track titled “GBP,” due to feature on Central Cee’s first studio album called “Can’t Rush Greatness.” The song merges the unique styles of both artists, set against a captivating vocal sample and robust rhythm. Accompanying the single is a music video produced by Lyrical Lemonade.

Listen: Spotify | Apple Music

Japanese Breakfast – “Orlando in Love”

Japanese Breakfast shares the video for her latest single “Orlando in Love,” which was directed by Michelle Zauner, with cinematography by Peter Ash Lee and Adam Kolodny. The artist is also preparing to release her fourth studio album titled “For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)” on March 21st.

Watch: YouTube

Mick Jenkins – Type Sh*t

Mick Jenkins introduces his latest five-track EP titled “Type Sh*t“. He acknowledges and pays tribute to the “type beat” community on YouTube, stating that all the instrumentals for this project were sourced from there. He calls them “mick Jenkins type beats”. He wants to express appreciation towards this world as it played a significant role in his journey into rap music. As he readies himself to make his mark in the rap industry, he feels it’s a full circle moment for him.

Stream: EVEN

FearDorian x Polo Perks – “Floor Tom”

Dorian unveils his second album titled “Leaving Home“, scheduled for January 31 release, by debuting the song “Floor Tom” featuring Polo Perks. The 18-year-old artist’s latest work features a video shot in London, adding to his collection of music videos filmed earlier in Manchester, Paris, and Dublin.

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Listen: Spotify | Apple Music

Michi – “Snoobie”

As a devoted admirer, I’m thrilled to share that Michi, the renowned Stones Throw artist, is set to release her first album titled “Dirty Talk” (out February 28). One of the tracks from the album, “Snoobie,” resonates deeply as it mirrors my own feelings after a heartbreak. Michi poignantly describes it as her moment of anger, saying, “I was furious after being dumped! However, I also saw other remarkable women in my life enduring hardships at the hands of men. It’s astonishing how much power they can hold over me sometimes. I used to claim I detested them, but in reality, I think I adored them too much at times.

Listen: Spotify | Apple Music

Oklou x Bladee – “take me by the hand”

The French artist, singer, producer, and composer known as Oklou collaborates with Swedish rapper Bladee on his newest track titled “take me by the hand.” According to Oklou, he aimed for this song to have an otherworldly yet grounded feel, with Bladee’s voice adding a touch of earthiness. His debut album, “choke enough,” is set to release on February 7.

Listen: Spotify | Apple Music

Butcher Brown – “take me by the hand”

Butcher Brown, a quintet known for their blend of jazz and hip-hop, unveils their first single “Ibiza” from their upcoming album Letters From The Atlantic (release date: March 28). They explain, “We created this track with the intention of capturing the essence of deep house music, the kind you’d dance to in a New York or UK nightclub. As producers, we envisioned the samples a DJ might use and rework into a rhythm. However, we chose to do it all live, without any samples, giving it our unique twist.” They further add, “This song is a tribute to the DJs and producers who inspire us, such as Theo Parrish, Jazzy Jeff, DJ Spinna, Karizma, and DJ Scratch. We also hope that once they hear it, we’ll be able to make our live debut in Ibiza.

Listen: Spotify | Apple Music

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2025-01-17 13:26