Friday To Friday - Weekly Rap Wrap-Up

05/15/26 - 05/22/26 | Drake, Lucki, BNYX, ShittyBoyz, Kevin Gates, Lord Sko, Nick Grant

This week on Friday to Friday, the crew dives deep into Drake’s three-project drop (Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honor), debating whether the music lives up to the hype and discussing standout tracks, production choices, and the aftermath of the Kendrick feud. Beyond Drake, they spotlight some of the week's strongest releases, including BNYX’s genre-bending Genesis FM, ShittyBoyz' addictive Back to the Basics, Lucki’s Dr*gs Are Bad, Nick Grant’s lyrical showcase Smile, Lord Sko’s Elevator Music, PartyOf2’s America’s Next Top Party (Extended Cut), Kevin Gates’ Lost Files: The Collection, and Mozzy & WeezGotti's Blood Spilled. If you love hip-hop podcasts, underground rap discoveries, producer discussions, album breakdowns, and staying updated on weekly rap releases, make sure to subscribe and follow along every week. Follow the Friday to Friday Spotify playlist to hear every release discussed on the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD] __________________________________________________ Full list of releases from this week: 414JungleBaby - Jungle This Jungle That BNYX - GENESIS FM Chip Fu - Invisible Footsteps Chill Rob G - Survival of the Better Drake - Iceman Drake - Habibti Drake - Maid Of Honor Genesis Owusu - Redstar Wu & the Worldwide Scourge Kevin Gates - Lost Files The Collection Lelo - Mastif Pink Tiles Lil Shine - Get Rich or Die Sippin Lil Sheik - Stuck In The Streets 3 Lord Sko - Elevator Music Lucki - Dr*gs R Bad Maluma - Loco x Volver Mike Teezy - Chameleon Mozzy & WeezGotti - Blood Spilled Nick Grant - Smile Noqh - White Roses Nutso Thugn - Voice of the Klan Partyof2 - Americas Next Top Party (Extended Cut) PawPaw Rod - Picture Day Quando Rondo - Until I Return Ronshach - Reapers Son Shaggy - Lottery ShittyBoyz - Back To The Basics Son Real - Honest Work Spotie - The Last O Taeyong - Wyld Tdarq & db. - Set Your Sights Higher Vic Spencer - Inspire Your Idols Zay Dante - Taste JPEGMafia - Experimental Rap - (Covering next week)

05/08/26 - 05/15/26 | Kenny Mason, Action Bronson, Swavay, Trap Dickey, BIGBABYGUCCI, AZ

Friday to Friday is back with another weekly rap and hip-hop wrap-up covering the best new music releases from May 8th through May 15th. This episode dives deep into the biggest albums, underground gems, standout singles, and producer highlights from across hip-hop this week. This episode features an in-depth discussion on Kenny Mason’s “Bulldawg,” Action Bronson’s “Planet Frog,” SWAVAY's “The Prelude,” Trap Dickey's TDE debut “The Ville,” and BigBabyGucci’s “Asleep at the Wheel.” We also break down the latest from AZ, BashfortheWorld, Chris Brown, AG Club, Scrim, and more. Projects discussed include: Action Bronson – Planet Frog Trap Dickey – The Vil AZ – Doe or Die 3 SWAVAY – The Prelude Kenny Mason – Bulldawg BashfortheWorld – Dinero. Dolores Y Dios. BigBabyGucci – Asleep at the Wheel Chris Brown – Brown We also talk about: Harry Fraud production TDE’s newest roster moves Alt rap and emo rap evolution Southern trap and Atlanta rap Jazz rap production and drumless beats Producer collaborations and sampling Drake’s surprise triple album drop JPEGMAFIA’s upcoming Experimental Rap album The state of underground hip-hop in 2026 If you love hip-hop podcasts, underground rap discoveries, producer discussions, album breakdowns, and staying updated on weekly rap releases, make sure to subscribe and follow along every week. Follow the Friday to Friday Spotify playlist to hear every release discussed on the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD] __________________________________________________ Full list of releases from this week: 51 June - G.A.I.N. Action Bronson - Planet Frog Adamn Killa - Influencer Albee Al - This Is For The Trenches AZ - Doe or Die 3 BashfortheWorld - Dinero. Dolores Y Dios. BIGBABYGUCCI - Asleep at the Wheel Big K.R.I.T. - Dedicated to Cadalee Biarritz (Deluxe) Black Milk - Ceremonial Chris Brown - Brown Denzel Himself - Neighborhood Errol Holden - Supreme Magnetic 2 Flavor* - Fly Boy King iyrus - Hottest in Philly Jimmie D - Birds Fly Yonder JWords - Sound Therapy Kenny Mason - Bulldawg Kid Milli - MAINSTREAM Like - Today Sounds Good Lil Keke - Streets is my Witness pt. 2 Little Simz - Sugar Girl Nimstarr - The Gold Experience OT the Real - Villain Stik Figa & Heather Grey - Cold Comfort SWAVAY - The Prelude Taylor Bennet - Time After Youth Termanology & Royal Flush - Royal Terms Thaiboy Digital & Swedm - Paradise Trap Dickey - The Ville Wiardon - magnum opus Scrim - cortisol (single) AG Club & Jody Fontaine - Precious (single)

05/01/26 - 05/08/26 | Isaiah Rashad, Shoreline Mafia, Lelo, Estee Nack, Band Gang Lonnie Bands, SK808, YoDogg

Stay locked in with Friday to Friday, the weekly hip-hop and rap release breakdown covering the hottest albums, mixtapes, EPs, and singles from May 1 through May 8. Hosted by mixing and mastering engineer Jacob from Frequency Overflow alongside Detroit producer Lunar G and Montreal artist manager Matt CARRIÉ, this episode dives deep into the biggest rap releases of the week, underground gems, and standout singles shaping the culture right now. This week we break down Isaiah Rashad’s “It’s Been Awful,” including standout tracks, production analysis, storytelling, TDE connections, Dominic Fike’s feature, and how the album compares to his previous work. We also cover Shoreline Mafia’s “Bidness is Boomin,” DC The Don’s “The Rumors Are True,” JPEGMAFIA’s new single “babygirl,” Kenny Mason’s upcoming album “Bulldog,” and Lucky’s “DaysB4Bad.” Other projects discussed include: Lelo – Mastiff Bang Gang Lonnie Bands – Motor City Slicker Estee Nack & Cookin Soul – Al-Andalus Sk808 & YoDogg – No Favors A-Wax & C.M.L. – S.O.G. jareix – Good to See You Vol. 2 Big K.R.I.T. – Sunset Vet (single) DJ Premier & The Alchemist – For the Gig (single) We also talk Detroit rap, Atlanta trap, underground hip-hop, boom bap production, experimental rap, EDM and rap fusion, producer culture, beat selection, TikTok music marketing, lyrical trends, mixing and mastering insights, and the evolution of modern hip-hop sounds in 2026. If you love hip-hop discussions, underground rap discoveries, producer breakdowns, album reactions, and staying updated on weekly rap releases, this podcast is for you. Follow the Friday to Friday Spotify playlist to keep up with every release we discuss each week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD] __________________________________________________ Full list of releases from this week: 1k Phew - Any Given Sunday A-Wax & C.M.L. - S.O.G. Asake - M$ney Band Gang Lonnie Bands - Motor City Slicker Big K.R.I.T - Sunset Vet (single) Casper Sage - Patina Daddyphatsnaps - Mission Impossible DC THE DON - the rumors are true DJ Premier & The Alchemist - For The Gig (single) Dram - Shake Tape Edward Skeletrix - Body Of Work Estee Nack & Cookin Soul - Al-Andalus Isaiah Rashad - It's Been Awful jareix - Good To See You Vol. 2 Jay Montana - Montana 3 Jay Worthy - Once Upon a Time: The Soundtrack Jpegmafia - babygirl (single) - first single off the upcoming album Experimental Rap dropping May 20 Kenny Mason - Bounce Wit Me (single) - off the upcoming album Bulldawg dropping May 12th Kneecap - Fenian Lelo - Mastif Lil Tjay - They Just Ain't You Lil Tony & Royalpriesthood - Anointed! Lucki - daysb4bad EP Luhh Dyl - A Time To Hurt, A Time To Heal Mak Sauce - Finally Myloh Remora & Choice - The Search of Flowtopia PlaqueBoyMax - Crash Dummy Skrilla - Z Shoreline Mafia - Bidness is Boomin SK808 & YoDogg - No Favors

04/24/26 to 05/01/26 | Wiz Khalifa, Currensy, AKON, Nasaan, Rosco P. Coldchain, Nicholas Craven

Stay up to date with the latest in hip-hop and rap! This episode of Friday to Friday is your ultimate weekly rap roundup, covering all the major releases from April 24th to May 1st. 💿 Deep Dive Picks & Reviews: Nissan – Method Acting (Detroit hip-hop spotlight + Proof legacy discussion) Cadence Weapon – Forager (unique style, experimental hip-hop) Curren$y & Wiz Khalifa x Harry Fraud (smooth, sample-heavy production) Roc Marciano affiliate wave: Nicholas Craven & Rosco P Coldchain Aday – Always Love (underground gem blending rap & R&B) Akon – Beautiful Day (global vibes: Afrobeats, dancehall, reggaeton fusion) 🎵 Singles Highlighted: Vince Staples – “Blackberry Marmalade” (rock-inspired hip-hop evolution) Rio Da Yung OG & Icewear Vezzo – “Pink Candy” (gritty Detroit sound) 💬 Plus: - Honest reactions, standout tracks, and hidden gems - Discussion on sampling, producer impact, and hip-hop trends - Replay value debate: most-played songs of the year so far - Upcoming releases to watch next week If you’re looking to discover new music, stay ahead of hip-hop drops, and hear real conversations about rap culture, this is the podcast for you. 👉 Don’t forget to: Rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Check the Friday to Friday playlist below: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD] __________________________________________________ Full list of releases: Cadence Weapon & Junia-T - Forager Fatboi Sharif & Childhood Actor - Crayola Circles French Montana & Max B - Wave Gods 2: Cosmo Brothers Kehlani - Kehlani Rosco P. Coldchain & Nicholas Craven - Play With Something Safe Fcg heem - hood bluez Reason - Moving Towards Love_Pink Crimeapple - Beemer on Broadway Chef boy - Cheat Code CK the Spitta - Strictly 4 The Underground Montana 700 - Sadetra Son Sada Baby - lost tapes 3 Nasaan - Method Acting Warhol.ss [http://Warhol.ss] and B6 - I Can't Feel My Face Slime Get Em - King Pin YunginSoSleaze and Bossland Chris - Penthouse Politics Adé - Always Love Lil Jairmy - I Couldn't Wait The Kid Laroi - before I forget deluxe Akon - Beautiful Day Shordie Shordie - More Than Music 3 Nems & Ron Browz - I Should Boom You Vax - Blue Dawn Chuuwee - And Loathing Deko - FL mixtape Myaap - Pixie Dust Bluehill Bill & Tremendiss - Blue Tears B-legit & Andre Nickatina - Put That On The Gooch Qire Snow & Thelonious Martin - For Memory Dj Muggs & HeartBreak JC - 5th Ave Xoshame - One of a kind Stanclickin - at ease 5 Billy Danze - The Answer Guvna B - This Bed I Made Trueno - turr4zo Currensy & Wiz Khalifa - Roofless Records For Drop Tops Disc 2 Gucci Mane - Hard To Kill (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

04/17/26 - 04/24/26 | Benny the Butcher, BNYX, ShittyBoyz, Desiigner, & More

Stay locked in with Friday to Friday, your weekly hip-hop and rap roundup covering the hottest releases from April 17–24. Jacob is joined by Detroit producer Gav (Lunar G) and Twin Cities artist/producer Terry V to break down the latest drops, including standout projects like Benny the Butcher & Fuego Base – Ashes in the Safe, BandGang Lonnie Bands – Medicinal Use Only, and Desiigner – I I Deluxe. This episode dives deep into gritty boom bap, Detroit vibes, experimental trap, and everything in between. The crew shares their top picks, reacts to new sounds, and debates a major question in today’s rap scene: why are copycat flows more accepted now than ever? Plus, we highlight dope singles, underground gems like Moldhands, and upcoming releases you need on your radar. If you’re looking to stay up-to-date with hip-hop drops, discover new artists, and hear real conversations from the perspective of engineers and producers—this is the podcast for you. 🎧 Tap in for honest takes, music recommendations, and weekly rap insights. #HipHop2026 #RapReleases #NewMusicFriday #UndergroundHipHop #MusicPodcast __________________________________________________ Full list of releases from this week: BandGang Lonnie Bands & Cornfed Ted - Medicinal Use Only Benny the Butcher & Fuego Base - Ashes In The Safe Adrian Younge - Younger Kuru - Backstage Hologram Khaki Kid - Girl Bites Dog Tezzus & diamond - UY Scutti Boyz Desiigner - ii Deluxe Red Cafe - Once In A Red Moon Mike Shabb - Hood Olympics 2 Stu Bangas & A.G. - Selfy Flee Lord - Everything I Never Said Tony Yayo - The 4:20 Tape Don Ready - It Must Be God Yhapojj - Dead Rap Cdot Honcho - H6 PayGotti - While Y'all Wait Narcy - To Be An Arab Natural Elements - Alignment Tokischa - Amor & Droga Flying Lotus - 1983 - instrumental project Lulrose - Rose vol. 3 Melodownz - Bron Chuck D and John Densmore as Dope - No Country For Old Men Blu and Exile - Time Heals Everything Sir Michael Rocks - Rocks, Paper, Scissors Shittyboyz - Timeout (single) BNYX & Quavo - Huncho Step (single) Moldhands - Flash (single) ShittyBoyz - Timeout (single) Whiterosemoxie - Rav3 (single)