Today’s New Music Friday is headlined by ‘MINK SB’ by JAE5 (ft. Skepta, Lojay & Skillibeng). This breakdown highlights the essential releases driving the conversation this weekend, alongside key drops from earlier in the week that are still commanding attention.
The Heavy-Hitter Singles
- JAE5 ft. Skepta, Lojay & Skillibeng – “MINK SB” JAE5 produces a track that fuses UK drill, Afrobeats and dancehall elements. Features verses and vocals from Skepta, Lojay and Skillibeng Listen to “MINK SB” here
- Adekunle Gold & Olamide – “Formation” Their first collaboration since Adekunle Gold left YBNL Nation. The track incorporates Fuji-inspired elements with talking-drum patterns and club production. Listen to “Formation” here
- Fido, Zlatan & Odumodublvck – “Dance 4 Jesus” Street-rap track built on Amapiano-influenced rhythms. Listen to “Dance 4 Jesus” here
- Johnny Drille, Ayra Starr & Young Jonn – “Colorado”
Melodic Afrobeats collaboration featuring vocals from Johnny Drille and Ayra Starr. Listen to “Colorado” here
- Strei – “Anxiety” Introspective Afrobeats track from the Ughelli South artist. Strei delivers emotional storytelling in his signature Afromood style — a blend of Afrobeats rhythms with deeply personal, alternative vibes Listen to “Anxiety” here
- FirstKlaz ft. PsychoYP – “formula 1” +”Akube Richard Mille” A two single pack drop that features high-energy hip-hop collaboration with street swagger, luxury talk and energetic flows from PsychoYP Listen to “formula 1” +”Akube Richard Mille” here
EPs & Albums
- Dunsin Oyekan – New Wine (Live Album) 10-track live gospel/worship album recorded with full band Listen to “New Wine” here
- Korede Bello – Another One (EP) Melodic pop/R&B project from the former Mavin artist Listen to “Another One (EP)” here
- Shillz Tex – Cloud XI (EP) 5-track project (one feature: Kjuni) Listen to “Cloud XI (EP)” here
- Ayo Benzi – Heat & Heart (EP) Debut 4-track EP from the Next Afrobeats Star Season 1 winner Listen to “Heat & Heart (EP)” here
- NYRP – THUNDERVILLE (EP) Debut project with multiple guests including Easyscope and YKB Listen to “THUNDERVILLE (EP)” here
- 17 (Alex Iwobi) – More to Life (EP) Debut project from footballer Alex Iwobi under the alias “17” with features including Fido Listen to “More to Life (EP)” here
- LAZ – Body Language (EP) 7-track debut from Wande Coal’s signee blending Afrobeats, R&B and dancehall Listen to “Body Language (EP)” here
More Heat for Your Playlist
- Wave$tar – GUCCI & LV A two-single pack with smooth flows and cadences over a trap & amapiano production Listen to “GUCCI & LV” here
- PDSTRN – “ÀDÉNíKÈ” Afrobeats single from the critically acclaimed rising rapper released this week Listen to “ÀDÉNíKÈ” here
- lodù – “follow” Afro-soul single released today (April 10, 2026) Listen to “follow” here
- Mizzle – “WuLo” A romance-themed single, released this week Listen to “WuLo” here
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