Nu Musique Friday: Week of November 29, 2024

Keeping track of all the new music that drops every week is a nightmare. I’m here to do it so you don’t have to! Welcome to Nu Musique Friday. Pull up some headphones and stay awhile.

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Check out the Reel Notes podcast, dedicated to exploring the relationship between rap and film. The 40th episode, featuring Arizona rapper-producer kJADE, is available now. New episodes drop every Wednesday wherever podcasts are sold, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more via Buzzsprout. Reel Notes is also available via my personal YouTube channel, and Podcasts on Vevo.

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XZIBIT - Everywhere I Go

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Yung Kayo - Holy Grails

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Skyzoo - Keep Me Company