The new year has kicked off with a wave of incredible music, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting 2025. From genre-defining albums to standout singles, these releases have already made a major impact. Whether you’re looking for tracks to match your vibe or albums to dive into, these picks are worth a listen. Let’s get right to it! (List is in no particular order.)
Our Favorite Album Releases
Album
DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
January 5, 2025
Bad Bunny starts the year strong with an introspective yet high-energy album that blends reggaeton, trap, and experimental sounds. The title, translating to “I Should Have Taken More Photos,” reflects themes of nostalgia, lost moments, and living in the present. Standout tracks like “DtMF,” “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” and “NUEVAYoL” mix emotional depth with infectious beats, proving once again why Bad Bunny dominates global charts.
Album
WHAM
January 3, 2025
WHAM (Who Hard as Me) is Lil Baby’s fourth and final album in his Hard series. Featuring Young Thug, Future, Travis Scott, and more, it follows It’s Only Me and showcases his signature sound with production from Southside, Wheezy, and London on da Track. The album debuted on the Billboard 200, further cementing Lil Baby’s dominance in hip-hop.
Album
Hurry Up Tomorrow
January 31, 2025
Hurry Up Tomorrow is The Weeknd’s sixth and possibly final album under his stage name. Featuring Justice, Travis Scott, Lana Del Rey, and more, it concludes the trilogy started with After Hours and Dawn FM. Blending R&B, synth-pop, and trap, the album drew positive reviews for its storytelling and symbolic full-circle moment in his career.
Album
I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)
January 24, 2025
I’ve Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 2) is Teddy Swims’ second studio album, blending R&B, pop, country, rock, and soul-pop. Featuring Giveon, Muni Long, Coco Jones, and GloRilla, the album explores personal struggles and growth. With singles like “Bad Dreams” and “Guilty,” it debuted at #1 in Australia, entered the Billboard 200, and secured top 10 spots worldwide, cementing Swims’ breakout success.
Album
The High Road
January 24, 2025
The High Road is Kane Brown’s fourth studio album, blending country with pop and R&B influences. Featuring Marshmello, Khalid, Jelly Roll, Brad Paisley, and Katelyn Brown, the album includes singles “I Can Feel It,” “Miles on It,” and “Backseat Driver.” Released via RCA Records Nashville, it showcases Brown’s signature versatility and storytelling.
Album
Balloonerism
January 17, 2025
Balloonerism is Mac Miller’s seventh studio album and second posthumous release, recorded in 2014 during the Faces era. Released January 17, 2025, under Warner Records, it arrives exactly five years after Circles. Featuring SZA and Miller’s alter ego Delusional Thomas, the album offers a reflective look into his artistry and evolution.
Our Favorite Singles
These are our honorable mentions check out our playlist for more!
Single
Fat Juicy & Wet
January 24, 2025
“Fat Juicy & Wet” by Sexyy Red and Bruno Mars is a standalone single, released January 24, 2025. The track was created as a strip club anthem and marks his first collaboration with Sexyy Red. As of today, the song has peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100, following the success of his No. 1 hit “Die With A Smile” with Lady Gaga.
Single
I’m The Problem
January 31, 2025
“I’m the Problem” by Morgan Wallen, released on January 31, 2025, is already making waves, currently sitting at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Blending country and heartland rock, the song’s introspective lyrics about personal struggles and self-reflection have resonated deeply with fans, solidifying Wallen’s chart dominance.
Single
Sports Car
January 24, 2025
“Sports Car” is Tate McRae’s sultry, whisper-hooked dance-pop single from her third album, So Close to What. She wrote it with Julia Michaels, Ryan Tedder and Grant Boutin (Tedder and Boutin produced it), and its breathy spoken chorus nods to early-2000s club pop and the Ying Yang Twins’ “Wait (The Whisper Song).” It debuted at No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, later peaked at No. 16, and went top 10 in Canada, the UK and Australia.
Single
Hard Fought Hallelujah
February 7, 2025
“Hard Fought Hallelujah” is a powerful collaboration between Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll, blending Christian rock and country influences. The song delivers a deeply emotional message about struggle, redemption, and faith, with both artists bringing their signature raw storytelling and gritty vocals. As two artists known for their heartfelt and faith-driven music, Lake’s worship roots and Jelly Roll’s country-soul blend create a compelling anthem of perseverance and triumph.
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