The Listening: Playboi Carti, Freddie Gibbs, Benny the Butcher and 38 Spesh and More

March 14, 2025

It’s March’s halfway point, and with it comes new music.

Among the new songs are Freddie Gibbs’ “Nobody,” Aminé’s “Familiar” and Girlfriend’s “Obsessive.”

As for new albums, there’s the long-awaited I Am Music from Playboi Carti, which features Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, Future and Skepta.

There’s also the deluxe version of last year’s Stabbed & Shot 2 from Benny the Butcher and 38 Spesh.

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

FREDDIE GIBBS, “NOBODY”

The Indiana rapper releases a new track that shows off his romantic side.

LUCKI, “OVERTH!NKING”

The Chicago artist offers a short and sweet loosie as his latest drop this year.

GIRLFRIEND, “OBSESSIVE”

Rising R&B artist Girlfriend offers a song that captures the hypnotic feelings that come with someone you can’t stop thinking about.

FATTMACK AND LIL TONY, “HIT IT”

The young Alabama rapper gives some smooth raps over an equally smooth beat.

MOZZY, “UNDER OATH”

“The trenches only proposition: either life or death / Got a method to beat the streets if you ain’t find it yet / Then follow me / Cause under oath I gotta make sure ni**as all gon’ eat / That’s just the dog in me,” Mozzy raps on the new track.

AMINÉ, “FAMILIAR”

The Portland rapper’s latest release is an upbeat, dance-friendly track.

NEW ALBUMS

PLAYBOI CARTI, ‘I Am Music’

The 30-track release features Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, Future, Skepta and more.

BENNY THE BUTCHER AND 38 SPESH, ‘Stabbed & Shot 2’

The duo releases the deluxe version of last year’s Stabbed & Shot 2, which includes a new track titled “ICE,” as well as several songs detailing the album’s creation.