HipHopDX – As widespread heatwaves fan out from the West Coast into the Midwest and across, the month of August as well continues to rut up due to a peppery barrage of music releases.

This week'due south edition of HipHopDX's New Music Friday Singles coverage is a sweltering i as the likes of New York rap Queen Nicki Minaj, Los Angeles bad boy YG and Dreamville vocalist Ari Lennox each deliver piping hot tracks.

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Additional highlights include fresh material from fellow Dreamville representative JID, Atlantic Records signee Cordae, 2021 HipHopDX Ascension Star Morray, CMG's EST Gee, former Shoreline Mafia member OhGeesy and more than.

Cheque out the full list of tracks released on Friday (August 12) below.

Nicki Minaj – "Super Freaky Daughter"

All hail the return of Nicki Minaj.

Better nonetheless, come 1, come all to welcome the arrival of the "Super Bass" MC'due south alter ego Nick James, who "is coming to exercise what the girls SHOULD'VE done."

Inspired by the spirit of Rick James, Nicki Minaj's "Super Freaky Daughter" single has arrived after weeks of promotion.

YG – "Toxic"

YG is a jack of all trades. That's exactly why in his ain words, per a contempo Instagram postal service, the 4Hunnid Records boss is on his "R&B shit" on his latest single.

But in time to follow dvsn's dysfunctional anthem, "If I Become Defenseless," YG shares his Mary J. Blige-sampling record, "Toxic."

Ari Lennox – "Hoodie"

Even though Ari Lennox fans take been waiting for the follow-up to the Dreamville vocalist's Shea Butter Baby anthology since 2019, 2022 has been promising for has been a promising yr for the possibility of a new anthology.

Between Ari's refreshing performances on releases such as her "A Kind Of Magic" single apart of the Coke Studio sessions, and her "Blackberry Sap" and "Coming Down" demos for the D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape, hope for a new full body of work became more realistic among her supporters.

Alas, on the heels of the announcement of her upcoming LP, Ari Lennox delivers a cozy new offering entitled "Hoodie."

JID – "Dance Now"

There has been an abundance of skilful news flowing from the Dreamville camp this week thank you to Ari Lennox and JID.

Similar his labelmate Ari, JID has maintained the kinetic energy of productivity in the years since his 2018 DiCaprio 2 project while seemingly showing signs of delivering a new LP following his appearances on the Madden 22 NFL Soundtrack, Dreamville'south D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape compilation and his "29 Freestyle."

And with the annunciation of his newly-minted release, JID continues to gain traction with his "Dance At present" single featuring Kenny Stonemason.

Cordae – "So With That" / "Unacceptable"


It appears Cordae is embracing the essence of change.

After launching his Hello-Level productions visitor last year, The Lost Male child MC forged a new relationship with tech pioneer Bill Gates and debuted an interesting display of his ain personal grooming way earlier this year. Now, Cordae surprised his fans with new music in the form of his double-single "So With That" and "Unacceptable."

The Isley Brothers & Beyoncé – "Make Me Say It Again, Girl"

Tyga f. Pop Smoke & Jhené Aiko – "Sunshine"

Tyga, Jhené Aiko and the late Pop Smoke put their spin on Lil Flip's 2004 striking "Sunshine" on this new collaboration. The Houston rapper even makes a cameo in the nostalgic, 2000s-inspired video.

Morray – "Ticket"

Roc Marciano & The Alchemist – "Deja Vu"

The first offering from Roc Marciano and The Alchemist's upcoming joint anthology, The Elephant Man'southward Bones. Dropping Baronial 26, the 14-track project promises guest appearances from Ice-T, Activeness Bronson, Boldy James and Cognition The Pirate.

Further fueling excitement for the album, Alchemist declared on Twitter: "I recall this is the best shit we ever did. Can't wait for you to hear information technology."

Fabolous – "one Matter Freestyle"

EST Gee – "Love Is Blind"

Toosii – "Lonely"

Toosii is surrounded by a strong network of supporters.

Even earlier he dropped hisThanks For Believing project, DX-stamped the South Coast Music Group/Capitol Records signee as a bonafide Rising Star.

Just to go along with his ever-present star power is Toosii's separate identity equally a hopeless romantic, which sets him autonomously from almost current rap artists. And afterwards explaining what "Dearest Is…" last month, the "Love Cycle" lyricist speaks from the heart on "Lonely."

Symba f. Pusha T – "Never End Up Broke Pt. ii"

OhGeesy – "Up"

OhGeesy has connected to reinvent himself since the disbanding of Shoreline Mafia.

He released his solo-debut GEEZYWORLD last twelvemonth in August on Atlantic Records, collaborating with artists such every bit DaBaby, YG, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Central Cee, Moe Faygoo and BlueBucksClan and earning fan acclaim in the process.

The L.A. native appears to be preparing himself to level "Upwardly" into the next stage of his career with his upcoming GEEZYWORLD 2 album.

Kalan.FrFr – "Pull Up"

Whiteboycellz – "Loose Skrews"

Water ice Spice – "Munch (Feelin U)"

Desiigner – "Jaguar"

Cormega – "Essential"

Honorable Mentions for this week include artists such equally SoloSam, Dro Kenji and DC The Don, Lil Edible bean, Doobie, Rob49, Yung Manny and more than. There are also several highlights in this week's New Music Fri Albums coverage, which includes releases from Megan Thee Stallion, The Game, Blackness Thought and Danger Mouse, Rod Wave and more.

Stay upwardly-to-engagement with the latest Hip Hop releases hither.