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Discover new hip-hop songs, rap albums and R&B releases, with official listening links and artist profiles to explore.
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Azizi Gibson & Kamandi
Hip-Hop/Rap · Single
Nov 3, 2026
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TP French
R&B/Soul · Single
Nov 2, 2026
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BigXthaPlug, Belly Gang Kushington & Lil Wayne
Hip-Hop/Rap · Single · Remix
Nov 1, 2026
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Covers Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
An album, a collaborative single and a remix from the week of October 26 to November 1, 2026, with official listings, release dates and players. A selected listening guide, not a ranking.
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The desk's selection policy, written down: what counts as a release, which sources we require, and why appearing on this site is not a recommendation.
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An album, a collaborative single and a remix from the week of October 26 to November 1, 2026, with official listings, release dates and players. A selected listening guide, not a ranking.
Imitation uploads are common, usually tidy-looking, and often harmless. Here is a verification routine that takes under a minute and works on any platform.
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