The Listening: New Clipse Album, Tyla’s ‘Is It,’ Burna Boy’s ‘No Sign of Weakness’ and More

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Nothing gets hotter than July and as we head into the dog days of summer, artists are rolling out the big guns. Mid-July releases are varied in sound and style, but your summer soundtrack should have no shortage of bangers, judging from what’s coming this week.

Obviously, virtually every hip-hop fan is eager to bump Let God Sort Em Out, the new album from Clipse; but Pusha T and No Malice aren’t alone with heaters dropping this week. The new Burna Boy album is also out, as well as some seriously dope singles in “Feeeeeeeeel” from Cash Cobain and “Is It” by Tyla.

Macy Gray makes her return with a cover of an Alicia Keys favorite, and Paul Wall and DJ Fresh keep the momentum rolling in the buildup for their collaborative album that drops later this month.

Each week, Okayplayer will deliver a roundup of all the latest new heat from some of our favorite artists. Check out the latest offerings below.

NEW SONGS

TYLA – “IS IT”

She’s vying for song of the summer with this one. The South African star’s sparkly new single drops–perfect timing after she hosted the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards in June, where she was named favorite global music star.

MACY GRAY – “NO ONE”

The Grammy winner drops a cover of Alicia Keys’ hit, in anticipation of her upcoming covers album, Love Songs for Big Hearts and Robots.

ROCHELLE JORDAN – “THROUGH THE WALL”

A rumination on women’s strength and resilience, Jordan returns with her new single and first glimpse into what fans can expect from her upcoming album.

LELO – “MOURNING MONEY”

He’s been building towards his debut album all year. The Detroit native drops this reflective track that finds him looking back at his come-up while celebrating newfound success.

SHAD – “BARS AND BBQS”

The rap vet’s new album Start Anew will be dropping in October, and his new single is a clever lyrical exercise about the double meaning of bars and BBQs.

TOMMY GENESIS – “GIRL’S GIRL”

On her latest, the multifaceted artist effortlessly switches between singing and rapping, shifting from melodic choruses to spoken-word verses.

SUKIHANA FEAT. JEREMIH – “MAKE U RAIN”

Teaming with Jeremih for this latest track, Suki’s ongoing growth as an artist is evident, blending NSFW lyrics and a catchy, contemporary R&B sound.

PAUL WALL AND DJ FRESH – “RIDING WITH THE TOP DOWN”

The duo is building serious anticipation for their upcoming album (due later this month) and with their third single from the project, it looks like this collab won’t disappoint.

CASH COBAIN – “FEEEEEEEEEL”

Cash has been building buzz for this track, and dropped a well-received COLORS live session earlier this week. And he’s announced his upcoming “Party With Slizzy” headlining tour this fall.

NEW ALBUMS

CLIPSE, ‘LET GOD SORT EM OUT’

The long-awaited return to album-making for the duo from Virginia. Pusha T and No Malice over some of Pharrell’s most inspired production? Yes, please.

BURNA BOY, ‘NO SIGN OF WEAKNESS’

His follow-up to 2023’s Grammy-nominated I Told Them…,features a guest list that is packed with big names: like rock legend Mick Jagger, country superstar Shaboozey and rap star Travis Scott.

OPEN MIKE EAGLE, ‘NEIGHBORHOOD GODS UNLIMITED’

His brand of lo-fi brilliance is on full display on this set of open-hearted, soul-baring honesty. The sound of an artist finding themselves.

SAEKYI, ‘LOST IN AMERICA’

The debut studio album from the Virginia product is coming on the heels of some well-received singles and two strong EPs; but he sounds like an artist who is ready for his close-up.

DOM SALVADOR, ADRIAN YOUNGE, ALI SHAHEED MUHAMMED, ‘DOM SALVADOR JID024’

A sonic celebration of one of Brazil’s most legendary musicians. Dom Salvador, the trailblazer who fused samba with jazz, funk, and soul. Joining with Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, he delivers a new spin on classic, timeless sounds.

BOLDY JAMES AND NICHOLAS CRAVEN, ‘LATE TO MY OWN FUNERAL’

The 16th studio LP from the jarringly prolific rapper finds Boldy re-teaming with Craven–whose production effectively channels the drumless, jazzy soul vibes of Fair Exchange No Robbery.

GIVĒON, ‘BELOVED’

The singer-songwriter returns with his sophomore album, a collection of introspective songs with an elegant backing of strings and horns on top of guitar, bass, and keyboard. This is old-school heartbreak soul.

LEROI CONROY, ‘A TIGER’S TALE’

A nod to everything from Golden Age hip-hop to 70s concept albums to film scores, the new album from Conroy is an inspired and ambitious reimagining of The Jungle Book.

JANE HANDCOCK, ‘IT’S ME, NOT YOU’

She’s putting it all out there. Rapidly becoming a signature name for the revamped and revitalized Death Row Records, she’s the most accomplished alumnus from MacArthur Maze.

RJ PAYNE, ‘FEELS GOOD TO WIN’

There comes a point where you can tell an artist has come into their own and they know their craft. The former battle rapper out of Philadelphia (by way of BK) is back with a set of tracks that showcase his versatility but also a mastery of this thing. A victory lap for how good he is at this rap thing.

LARRY JUNE W/CARDO, ‘UNTIL NIGHT COMES’

The 12th studio album from the Vallejo, California emcee comes less than a year after Doing It For Me, and he relinks with collaborator Cardo, who produced Cruise USA and its sequel Into the Late Night.