NEW MUSIC MONDAYS. A wildly spectacular bevy of greatness from future jazz superstars, Hip Hop legends and genre-bending and blending styles from: DOMi & JD BECK, Cautious Clay, Shaboozey, Cindy Blackman Santana, Davido, Lil Uzi Vert, Juicy J, Lil Uzi Vert, Tyga & $TARFACE, Kurupt & DJ Battlecat and Odeal

DOMi & JD BECK

WHO ASKED?

APESHIT / Blue Note Records

The chaos duo is officially back, and WHO ASKED? is an absolute fever dream in the best way possible! Moving away from the long list of heavy guest stars from their debut, DOMi and JD BECK bring in a sinfonietta of classical players to execute a super-maximalist, orchestral jazz-indietronica vision. DOMi’s blindingly fast keyboard work and JD BECK’s impossibly tight live drumming collide to create a sound that feels like a classic video game mainframe exploding inside a concert hall.

What makes this effort so wildly entertaining is how they flex world-class musicianship while maintaining a complete, irreverent, tongue-in-cheek attitude. They jump from shifting time signatures to lush, chamber-pop melodies in the blink of an eye, leaving your jaw on the floor. It’s loud, funny, insanely technical, and utterly fearless—redefining what modern fusion can sound like for a new generation.

Cautious Clay

The Hours: High Noon

Concord Records

Cautious Clay brings his ambitious Hours conceptual trilogy to a triumphant close with The Hours: High Noon, landing squarely in the midday heat with effortless warmth and soul. Completing the arc that started with Morning and Night, this final chapter layers sunny, reggae-infused rhythms, rich acoustic textures, and slick saxophone lines into an absolute masterpiece of modern R&B. It feels like a long-overdue deep exhale after a chaotic week.

Cautious’ smooth-as-silk vocals steer the ship, tackling real-deal subjects like emotional maturity, self-reflection, and genuine human connection without ever feeling preachy. Tracks like “Green Screen (1pm)” and “Trail Mix (3pm)” showcase his multi-instrumental mastery, keeping your feet moving while your head floats in the clouds. It’s an incredibly grounded, refreshing record that proves he’s one of the most thoughtful architects in modern alternative soul.

Shaboozey

The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales

American Dogwood / EMPIRE

Shaboozey doubles down on his genre-smashing movement with the sprawling, 20-track cinematic epic The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales. Leaning heavily into storytelling grit, country stomps, and booming hip-hop basslines, he builds a Wild West concept album featuring spoken interludes by Jamie Foxx and Sam Elliott that follows a high-stakes narrative of danger, romance, and redemption. His booming, gravelly voice commands every single track, steering through the sonic desert with pure authority.

Collaborations with Gunna, Leon Bridges, Kehlani, and Orville Peck give the project massive scope without ever losing its core Western identity. Tracks pair acoustic guitars with trunk-rattling 808s that sound just as good in a pickup truck as they do in a packed stadium. The production kicks like a mule, the hooks stick like glue, and the energy never lets up for a single second.

Cindy Blackman Santana

Coherence

Mack Avenue Records

Drum virtuoso Cindy Blackman Santana unleashes raw power and spiritual unity on her groundbreaking album Coherence. Fusing hard-hitting rock riffs, spiritual jazz, heavy funk, and explosive live improvisation, Cindy takes complete control from behind the kit, showcasing both her world-class rhythm work and her soaring creative vision. The album snaps with an electric, first-take energy that makes you feel like you’re standing front-row in the studio.

Bringing along heavyweights like Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin, and Snoop Dogg, the project becomes a massive, groove-driven celebration of connection and love. Cindy’s drumming rolls, thunders, and drives the pulse of every single track, proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that the rhythm section runs the universe. It’s loud, soulful, complex, and completely mesmerizing.

Davido

Oriadé

Nine+ Records / RCA Records

Afrobeats royalty Davido turns up the celebration to maximum levels on Oriadé, delivering a project packed to the brim with infectious polyrhythms and global energy. Translating to “Crown on the Head,” the album functions as a massive victory lap, blending golden Amapiano logs, soaring horns, and Davido’s unmistakable, raspy vocal charm into an unstoppable party soundtrack.

The production is crisp and sun-drenched, bridging continental Afrobeats with international pop sensibilities without losing an ounce of its authentic soul. Every single transition feels seamless, driving you straight to the dance floor with non-stop bounce and undeniable joy. Davido continues to prove why his crown stays firmly intact as a global music ambassador.

Lil Uzi Vert

Maverick “Almost Forever”

Generation Now / Atlantic Records

Lil Uzi Vert catches everyone off guard once again with the wild, high-octane project Maverick “Almost Forever”. Dripping in futuristic hyperpop synths, heavy mosh-pit 808s, and punk-rock aggression, Uzi sprints through these tracks with the chaotic kinetic energy of a cartoon character unleashed in the real world. It’s loud, unpredictable, and packed with pure adrenaline.

Uzi’s flows warp and bend over experimental, glitchy beats, proving once more that boundaries mean absolutely nothing in their world. Whether flexing unreleased vault grails or tapping into raw, distorted rage, the project delivers non-stop excitement for the day-one ragers. It’s a short, sharp shock to the system that leaves you hitting replay immediately.

Odeal

The Fall That Saved Us

OVMBR / LVRN

UK sensation Odeal serves up pure romance and autumn warmth on The Fall That Saved Us, delivering an atmospheric masterpiece tailored for late-night drives and quiet introspection. Blending velvety R&B, Alté rhythms, and subtle Afrobeats bounce, Odeal’s vocals slide effortlessly over production that feels like a warm, silk blanket over your speakers.

The lyricism dives headfirst into the messy beauty of love, vulnerability, and personal growth with an effortless, cool confidence. Delicate acoustic guitars and atmospheric synth pads pair up with deep, low-end basslines that lock you straight into a groove. Odeal continues to establish himself as one of the most exciting, emotionally resonant voices in modern R&B.

$TARFACE & Tyga

$TARFACE

Last Kings Records

Tyga completely flips the script with his neon-drenched ’80s alter-ego project $TARFACE, bringing a retro-futuristic sonic adventure straight to the car stereo. Trading classic West Coast bounce for shimmering synth-wave, vintage drum machines, and catchy pop hooks, the self-titled tape delivers a surprisingly cohesive, high-energy ride through night-drive soundscapes.

The back-and-forth chemistry across the tracks keeps the vibe light, flashy, and wildly fun, honoring classic ’80s pop tropes while keeping modern flexes locked in. It’s an adventurous curveball that lands perfectly, proving Tyga has the hit-making instincts to make any genre slide. If you’re looking for a high-octane pre-game record with a retro twist, this is it.

Juicy J

The Clock Don’t Go Back

Trippy Music / STEM

Juicy J completely redefines his legendary sound on The Clock Don’t Go Back, trading in traditional club bangers for a deeply soulful, introspective, and musician-heavy masterpiece. Anchored by live instrumentation and unexpected, breathtaking features from the likes of Durand Bernarr and Georgia Anne Muldrow, Juicy crafts a rich sonic tapestry that feels equal parts classic Southern soul and modern hip-hop wisdom.

Tracks like “Decline,” “Everybody Makes Mistakes,” and “You Gonna Learn Today” showcase Juicy J at his absolute highest level of artistic maturity. He dives into themes of resilience, accountability, and protecting one’s inner peace while keeping the grooves effortlessly heavy and infectious. It’s a powerful reminder that while the clock never moves backward, true legends only get better with time.

Kurupt & DJ Battlecat

Tales From My Hood

Street Sound / EMPIRE

West Coast royalty Kurupt and DJ Battlecat deliver pure California sunshine and triumphant street swagger on Tales From My Hood. Battlecat’s production is pure, unadulterated G-Funk perfection—laying down buttery-smooth synth whines, heavy talk-box grooves, and laid-back drum loops that instantly make you want to hit the three-wheel motion down Sunset Boulevard.

What makes this record hit so much deeper is hearing Kurupt spit with such raw vitality after his courageously fought, highly publicized battles with recent health scares and illness. Hearing Young Gotti overcome those personal hurdles and step back to the mic with his signature razor-sharp pen and lethal flow is nothing short of inspirational. Together, the duo crafts an authentic, resilience-fueled West Coast masterpiece that bridges classic Death Row energy with unmatched veteran wisdom. It’s timeless, powerful, and strictly for the ride.