06/05/26 - 06/12/26 | Vince Staples, Navy Blue, Freddie Gibbs, BONES, Keyze AriZona, Qwel

06/05/26 - 06/12/26 | Vince Staples, Navy Blue, Freddie Gibbs, BONES, Keyze AriZona, Qwel

Welcome back to Friday to Friday, your weekly rap wrap-up covering the best new releases in hip-hop from June 5 to June 12. This week, we break down our favorite albums, singles, and moments from another packed week in rap. The crew dives deep into Vince Staples' bold new punk-inspired album Cry Baby, discuss the emotional live instrumentation of Keyze AriZona's 'Christmas In Spring', and take a look at projects from Navy Blue, Bones, Surf, Freddie Gibbs, Qwel, and more. We also talk about Phoenix Flexin's viral single "Rubberz," the reaction it's getting online, and what it says about creativity and experimentation in hip-hop today. Projects Discussed: • Vince Staples – Cry Baby • Keyze AriZona – Christmas In Spring • Navy Blue – Sir Render • Bones – etc. • Surf – Black Napoleon • Freddie Gibbs – You Only Die 1nce (Deluxe) • Qwel & Nightwalker – Divided Times • Fenix Flexin – Rubberz 🎧 Follow the Friday to Friday playlist and stay locked in with the latest rap and hip-hop releases: 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: * ApolloRed1 - Demon Heart Radio * Babystaydown - Lil Yae * Boi-1da & Canada Soccer: WHAT IF IT ALL GOES RIGHT? * BigWalkDog - Until Then * BSG Rambo - Sincerely, Beezy * BONES - ETC. * Freddie Gibbs - You Only Die 1nce (Deluxe) * Hurricane Wisdom - Weather the World * Keyze AriZona - Christmas In Spring * Lizzo - Bitch * Luh Tyler - Destined for Greatness * Lute - Hard To Reach * Navy Blue - Sir Render * Paul Wall - Fortune & Glory * Pablo Skywalkin - Thinking About The Old Days * Protect - slimedude2003 * Qwel & Nightwalker - Divided Times * Scarlxrd - All Fxr Nxthing * Scorcher - ADMD * Surf - Black Napoleon * Trunk Boiz - Right Back In * Vince Staples - Cry Baby * Wax & DJ Hoppa - Highway Hotel * Who Shot Scott - Hairy * Fenix Flexin - RUBBERZ (single)

05/29/26 - 06/05/26 | Scrim, Pouya, Young M. A., Evidence, Monday Night, Norman Sann, Sylvan LaCue

This week on Friday to Friday, the crew looks at the longest release of the year: Scrim's massive 59-track, 3-hour album "runaway". We discuss the ambition behind the project, standout songs, G59 Records, and whether a release this large rewards dedicated fans willing to dig through the album. We also break down Pouya's "Foreverglades", Rucci's West Coast heater "Norfside Story", Monday Night & Evidence's "Football", Norman Sann's thought-provoking "The Monsters They Made", Sylvan LaCue's introspective "Hoarding" EP, JADA & S14H's "The Zenith", and Young M.A.'s reflective new project "Kween". Plus, we talk Vince Staples' latest single "Cotton" and why we're excited for Crybaby, share what we've been working on behind the scenes, and preview next week's biggest releases. 🔥 Featured Projects: Scrim — Runaway Pouya — Forever Glades Rucci — Northside Story Monday Night & Evidence — Football Norman Sann — The Monsters They Made Sylvan LaCue — Hoarding JADA & S14H — The Zenith Young M.A — Queen 🎧 Follow the Friday to Friday playlist and stay locked in with the latest rap and hip-hop releases: 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: 38 Spesh - 8 Shots Latto - Big Mama K Camp - GIANT Scrim - runaway Monday Night & Evidence - Football Young M.A. - Kween Rucci - Norfside Story Fetty P Franklin - BET THE BANK ON FRANK Jay Veno & Free Party - Look We're Flying Peewee Longway - INDO 9th Wonder, JADA, & S14H - THE ZENITH Young Chris & MadeInTYO - Made In Philly R3 DA CHILLIMAN - Bling Bling Boy 2 ALLBLACK & Juice Lee - If 16 Was A Letter Pozer - Crossroads Wakai & Luke MacKenzie - Brief Laughs Godfather Don & Parental - Reteogenesis Sylvan LaCue - Hoarding Pouya - Foreverglades Norman Sann - The Monsters They Made Peysoh - BastardChild

05/22/26 - 05/29/26 | JPEGMAFIA, 6lack, Big Sad 1900, Veeze, 1up Tee, mgk, Wiz Khalifa

This week on Friday to Friday, the crew breaks down the biggest rap and hip-hop releases from May 22 through May 29. We dive deep into JPEGMAFIA's Experimental Rap, discussing the album's genre-blending production, gospel influences, dubstep elements, standout tracks, and whether Peggy is pushing his sound forward or refining what already works. We also cover: • Veeze — Y'all Won • 6LACK — Love Is The New Gangsta • MGK & Wiz Khalifa — Blog Era Boyz • Big Sad 1900 — Colored By Emotion • Link Sinatra — The Last Crack Baby • 1Up Tee — Upper Vol. 2 • Don Trip & Eddie Valero — Armageddon Plus discussion on: • Detroit's continued dominance in rap • West Coast sounds evolving into modern production • Young Thug's feature on 6LACK's new album • JPEGMAFIA's live performances and experimental production style • Upcoming releases from 38 Spesh and Latto Save the Friday to Friday playlist and follow along with everything we're listening to each week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD] Subscribe for new episodes every week covering the latest rap and hip-hop releases from Friday to Friday. __________________________________________________ Full list of releases from this week: 1up Tee - Upper vol. 2 6Lack - Love Is the New Gangsta A-F-R-O - Blood Rain Big Sad 1900 - colored by emotion Big Yavo - Like Yay 2 Chuck D & John Densmore - do+pe = no country for old men Don Trip & Eddie Valero - Armageddon Fakemink - Terrified French Montana & Max B - Wave Gods 2: Cosmo Brothers FTO Sett - Independent Crook LG Malique - Rose Gold Lil Gotit - PG13 Link Sinatra - The Last Crack Baby Mgk & Wiz Khalifa - blog era boyz Millyz - R&P (Deluxe) NSG - Sound of the Diaspora RJMRLA - Mr. LA II Struggle Mike - Muerte Tkandz - PRODIGY Veeze - Y'all Won Yung Kayo & Slayo - Scaled 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)