Things We Loved in Music This Week: July 18

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At the end of this week‘s musical journey, TopMob has gathered the top stories that made waves in the music world – these include album debuts, live concerts, merchandise launches, designer partnerships, and other exciting developments.

Cactus Jack – JACKBOYS 2 & JACKBOYS 2 (DELUXE)

On Sunday, the long-awaited JACKBOYS 2 finally arrived, and I couldn’t be more thrilled! As a diehard fan of Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack crew – featuring Don Toliver and Sheck Wes – I was eagerly waiting for this follow-up to their 2019 album. JACKBOYS 2 boasts an impressive 17 tracks, with collaborations from SahBabii, Vybz Kartel, Playboi Carti, Future, Tyla, GloRilla, Wallie the Sensei, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again. A few days later, Scott surprised us all with an extended version, JACKBOYS 2 (DELUXE), which includes an additional Travis track, a Sheck Wes x Yeat collaboration, and a Wallie the Sensei x Luxury Tax song.

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Che – REST IN BASS

In a recent reveal, Che presents his newest extended studio creation titled “REST IN BASS.” Known for his underground hip-hop scene roots in NYC, this fresh offering consists of 18 tracks and serves as his third completed album.

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Dev Hynes Announces New Blood Orange Album

 

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In an Instagram post, musician Dev Hynes shared that a new Blood Orange album titled “Essex Honey” will be released on August 29th. The upcoming record boasts an impressive lineup of guest artists such as Lorde, Brendan Yates, Mustafa, and Daniel Caesar.

Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist Drop Alfredo: The Movie, Confirm Alfredo 2 Details

At last, we have some genuine news about Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist’s Alfredo 2. More than just an announcement, they unveiled a short Tokyo crime film titled Alfredo: The Movie, which had a one-time premiere at the Brain Dead store in LA. Furthermore, they have officially revealed the release details for the highly anticipated sequel to Alfredo. Set to release on July 25, Alfredo 2 consists of 14 tracks and features from Larry June, JID, and Anderson .Paak.

Gabriel Moses Directs Travis Scott “DUMBO” Visual

This week, I was thrilled to witness one of Gabriel Moses’ latest creations – the music video for Travis Scott’s track “DUMBO” from the JACKBOYS 2 album. Kicking off a series of daily visuals, this video is a testament to Moses’ skillful direction, taking Scott’s sonic masterpiece to new heights with its sharp, polished, and timeless aesthetic.

Gabriel Moses Also Directs Clipse’s “Chains & Whips” Visual

In just a short while, Clipse unveiled the official music video for their track, “Chains & Whips,” featuring Kendrick Lamar. Notably, Moses was responsible for the overall creative vision behind this production as well.

Bad Bunny – “ALAMBRE PúA”

This past week, Bad Bunny astonished fans by unveiling a fresh tune, marking his first single since the debut of DTMF. The accompanying artwork for this new release, titled “ALAMBRE PúA,” is quite captivating.

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Metro Boomin Announces A Futuristic Summa

 

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Following a hint of anticipation, Metro Boomin has finally made the official declaration about his upcoming studio project. Known as “A Futuristic Summa,“, the album is planned for a worldwide release on July 22nd.

Freddie Gibbs x The Alchemist – “1995”

Paired with the Alfredo 2 short film came the first official single lifted from the album, “1995.”

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Justice x KAYTRANADA Announce Fall Tour

 

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Longtime partners Justice and KAYTRANADA are preparing for a road trip! This autumn, these powerhouses of electronic music will kick off a co-headlining North American tour together.

Tyler, The Creator Takes Over Madison Square Garden

 

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Tyler, the Creator arrived in New York City for a series of CHROMAKOPIA concerts. The first two nights were held at Madison Square Garden, starting off electrifyingly on Monday night. He is now wrapping up his New York tour with two consecutive performances at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.

Yeat x BNYX – “I’M YEAT”

Yea and BNYX are back together again with their latest collaboration titled “I’M YEAT.” It’s a nostalgic comeback as BNYX takes charge of the energetic beats production.

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Drake Closes Out Wireless Festival With a Worldly Final Set

For three consecutive nights this year, Drake took over London during his performance at the Wireless Festival, leaving quite an impression. During his Sunday night show, he paid homage to global music by inviting several notable artists onto the stage, including Vybz Kartel, Rema, and Central Cee.

Kendrick Lamar Nominated For an Emmy Award

During the middle of the week, the Emmy nominations were announced, and Kendrick Lamar earned two nominations for his performance at Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. He was nominated in the categories: ‘Outstanding Variety Special (Live)’ and ‘Outstanding Music Direction’.

Doechii Also Nominated For an Emmy Award

Moreover, the Swamp Princess secured an award win this year as well. Doechii has been nominated for Exceptional Choreography in Variety or Reality Programming, thanks to her dance routine at the 2021 Grammy Awards.

Blood Orange – “Somewhere in Between” / “Mini Loaded” x Caroline Polachek x Lorde x Mustafa

As a music enthusiast, I can’t contain my excitement! Blood Orange, who just announced the upcoming release of “Essex Honey,” has already shared some fresh tunes with us early! The first one, titled “Somewhere in Between,” is a solo creation, while the second, “Mini Loaded,” features collaborations with Caroline Polachek, Lorde, and Mustafa. Both tracks have found their place on the “Essex Honey” tracklist alongside “The Field.” Can’t wait for the full album now!

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Travis Drops “KICK OUT” Video

After dropping off “DUMBO,” Scott followed up with another JACKBOYS 2 visual for “KICK OUT.”

Jim Legxacy – black british music (2025)

After the recent releases “stick” and “father”, Jim Legxacy has just dropped “Black British Music (2025)“, where collaboratively, Dave appears on the track “3x”.

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Raekwon – The Emperor’s New Clothes

Rap artist Raekwon from the Wu-Tang Clan has unveiled his eighth solo studio album titled “The Emperor’s New Attire.” This release includes collaborations with fellow Wu-Tang members such as Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and Inspectah Deck, along with hip-hop artists Nas, Conway The Machine, Westside Gunn, Benny The Butcher, and vocalists Stacy Barthe and Marsha Ambrosius.

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Daft Punk x PLEASURES

 

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Delights regularly collaborates with innovative musicians to refresh the brand’s shapes and styles by viewing them through each artist’s unique perspective. The most recent addition to this series is Daft Punk, the renowned electro duo, who are leaving their signature robotic helmets on various items in the collection.

Central Cee For OVO x Chelsea FC

 

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Fresh from performing at Drake’s Wireless Festival, October’s Very Own (OVO) by The Boy collaborated with Chelsea Football Club on a limited collection that includes clothing and accessories. This collaboration was highlighted by Central Cee, who also joined Drake for his final Wireless performance as a special guest.

FKA Twigs – “Perfectly”

In her debut following the EUSEXUA event, FKA Twigs unveiled a dance floor-suitable track titled “Perfectly”, accompanied by an energetic music video too.

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2025-07-18 18:56