Launched by Spotify in July 2015, New Music Friday is a flagship playlist curated by a dedicated global editorial team that highlights the week’s most anticipated releases across hip-hop, pop, R&B, and beyond. The playlist has featured exclusive debuts from artists like Drake with "Certified Lover Boy," Billie Eilish’s "Happier Than Ever," and Lil Nas X’s "Montero," making it a key destination for first listens and industry buzz. Updated every Friday morning, New Music Friday has become a critical platform for breaking new artists and tracking major album drops, with approximately 8 million followers worldwide. Complex covers the playlist’s impact by spotlighting standout tracks, analyzing streaming trends, and profiling artists who leverage this release hub to accelerate their careers.
The-Dream's New Album 'Love/Hate II': Tracklist, Features, Producers and Everything You Need to Know
Hit-Boy's 'HITStory' Finally Arrives on Streaming Alongside Star-Studded Sequel
The super producer's debut mixtape is now available to stream 14 years after its initial release.
Nipsey Hussle and Bino Rideaux's 'PROLIFIC' Album Is Out Now
To celebrate the 15-song collaborative project, Complex LA is hosting a three-day pop-up on Fairfax.
Cardi B Announces New Song 'AH HA' With Skimpy Dominican Flag Bikini Cover Art
Summer is about to get very hot for the Bardi Gang.
Vince Staples Brings ‘Cry Baby’ With a Full Band to NPR’s Tiny Desk
The Long Beach rapper held a five-song performance during his return to the web series.
Vince Staples Returns to Apple Music Radio With Weekly Show '5 on Fridays'
The Long Beach rapper will list five favorite new releases every Friday at 11 AM PT, starting July 10.
Apple Music Reveals Its Top 20 Most-Streamed Artists of All Time
Drake is number one on the list.
Prince's Estate Opens the Vault for New Posthumous Album 'Timeless'
From teenage-era recordings to one of his final performances, the 10-track set traces Prince’s evolution with vault tracks like 'Stone' and 'With This Tear.'
Vince Staples Goes Post-Punk on New Album ‘Cry Baby’
The album arrives two years after 2024’s ‘Dark Times.’
New Hip-Hop Music This Week: Latto, Freddie Gibbs, K Camp, Future x Tyla, and More
Latto leads this week’s most anticipated hip-hop releases, including singles from Future and Tyla, Chief Keef and Katy Perry, and more.
