New Music That You NEED To Listen To

Nine Vicious – FOR NOTHING (New LP)

Atlanta’s rising star Nine Vicious switches gears from his 2024 debut Studio Addict into a more polished third LP, For Nothing, released July 4. On the strength of atmospheric tracks like “Slatt Gospel” and “Can’t Tell Me Nothing,” fans are convinced he’s sharpening a distinct signature beyond mere Young Thug worship.

Drake – “What Did I Miss?”

Drake surprises fans with a July 4 midnight drop of “What Did I Miss?”, kicking off his Iceman era. The song dives deep into his feud with Kendrick Lamar, with Drake sounding wounded—“It’s love for my brothers and death to a traitor”—while calling out friends who didn’t stand by him.

NBA YoungBoy – “DIESEL”

Dropping just ahead of his much-anticipated July 4 album Make America Slime Again (MASA), NBA YoungBoy returns with the hard‑hitting single “DIESEL.” It channels his raw energy, ramping up hype for his eighth studio album—his first since prison and standout headlining tour announcement. Critics and rivals are already talking—Kodak Black labeled the forthcoming album “straight trash,” escalating an old beef ahead of its release.

A$AP Rocky – “pray4dagang” (feat. KayCyy)

On July 4, A$AP Rocky returned with “pray4dagang,” featuring KayCyy, marking the next step toward his long‑awaited album Don’t Be Dumb, set for 2025. The single dropped exclusively on Apple Music for 24 hours, then later surfaced on all platforms. However, its initial performance underwhelmed—it reportedly failed to chart high, and the music video has since been removed from YouTube.

Final Thoughts

From underground innovators to mainstream heavyweights, this week’s releases are all about momentum. Nine Vicious continues his upward climb in the rap scene, Drake injects candor and chart power with “What Did I Miss?,” YoungBoy builds anticipation (and controversy) with “DIESEL,” and Rocky tests waters before releasing Don’t Be Dumb. A dynamic week — and a promising lead‑in to summer 2025.