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SNX DLX: This Week’s Best Sneaker Drops, Starring Travis Scott’s Jordan 1 Golf Neutral Olive

Welcome to SNX DLX, your weekly roundup of the best sneakers to hit the internet. Today is going to be a tough week for Jordan fans, especially if your go-to is the Air Jordan 1. The famous silhouette is dropping in three colorways this week, a classic White and University Red low-top, a beautiful high-top in Mauve, and perhaps most exciting of all, Travis Scott’s latest Jordan collaboration, an AJ-1 Golf low-top in a season-appropriate mix of faded green tones.

The Travis Scott drop is without a doubt the big release of the week but honestly, scoring any of these Jordans is enough to make your month so… happy hunting! Elsewhere this week we have new Nike Terminator colorways, a couple of New Balance collaborations, and more. It’s a quiet week for Adidas, PUMA, and Reebok fans unfortunately.

Let’s dive into the best sneaker drops of the week.

Nike Air Footscape Woven Black And Smoke Grey

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Price: $160

Woven sneakers are just dope, there is no denying it, just look at this pair of Footscape Wovens. The sneaker features a horsehair leather upper with woven details wrapping around the design, almost creating a dope wavy appearance similar to the legendary Air Max 97.

But the sneaker isn’t just for show, the design uses data from the Nike Sport Research Lab for a comfort-focused fit and a cushioned step.

The Nike Air Footscape Woven Black/Smoke Grey is out now for a retail price of $160. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

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Nike Terminator Low University Blue

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Price: $120

The Terminator generally looks best in dark and gritty colorways, so this UNC version of the sneaker is a little out of left field, but you know what? It’s totally working. The UNC is a legendary colorway, so it tends to look great on everything.

The sneaker features a premium leather upper with old-school large logo branding at the heel and an airy toe box for a ventilated fit.

The Nike Terminator Low University Blue is set to drop on October 11th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $120. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

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Nike Terminator Low Black and Medium Ash

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Price: $120

See what I mean? The Terminator just looks great when it lives on the darker sections of the color spectrum. The Black and Medium Ash features a crisp leather upper with suede panel details in ash, an exposed foam tongue, and a chocolate gum sole. As much as we love the UNC version, we have to hand it to this colorway, it complements the shape and name better and looks highly elevated.

The Nike Terminator Low Black and Medium Ash is set to drop on October 12th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $120. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

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Air Jordan 1 Low White and University Red

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Price: $140

The Jordan 1 White and University Red is ultra clean and crispy! The sneaker features an upper of bright white leather perfectly contrasted with University red on the tongue tag, swoosh, throat, and outsole. For an extra level of luxury, the sneaker sports the classic Wings logo in embroidery at the heel.

It’s simple, sure, but easily one of the all-time-greatest Jordan 1 colorways.

The Air Jordan 1 Low White and University Red is set to drop on October 13th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $140. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like Flight Club.

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Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low Golf Neutral Olive

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Price: $170

Well, here we are, the moment you’ve all been waiting for! We were convinced Travis Scott’s next Nike collaboration would be gracing the Nike Attack, but it looks like Scott had other plans. The Neutral Olive features an olive-toned leather upper with Sail overlays, a large black backward Swoosh on the outer foot, a standard white Swoosh on the inner foot, Cactus Jack branding, and an altered Jumpman “Golf” logo at the heel.

This isn’t just a remixed Jordan 1 though — it’s important to highlight that this is the Golf version of the sneaker, which means it has a more radical traction pattern. Some hardcore Jordan fans even swear that this is the superior build of the shoe, whether you play golf or not.

The Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low Gold Neutral Olive is set to drop on October 13th at 11:00 AM PST for a retail price of $170. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.

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Air Jordan 1 Mauve

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Price: $180

It’s wise of Nike to drop this Mauve colorway of the Jordan 1 hightop a day after Travis Scott’s drop. If you’re feeling burned by missing the drop of the former on the SNKRS app, there is still hope you close out the week with a win.

There isn’t a lot to say about this sneaker, it features the standard leather build with a mix of white and mauve colorways with the classic high-top design. It’s one of those lazy Nike drops that doesn’t offer anything new but still manages to look exciting.

The Air Jordan 1 Mauve is set to drop on October 14th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $180. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.

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AURALEE x New Balance 1906R Bone White With Mojave Desert/ Flint Stone with Pistachio Shell

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Price: $169.99

Tokyo-based brand AURALEE is linking up with New Balance this week for a running sneaker that exudes Y2K vibes. This 1906R features a premium upper of open knit mesh with leather and nubuck overlays and a terry cloth-lined collar over an ACTEVA LITE midsole cushion with ABZROB SBS heel cushioning.

The sneaker drops in two tonal opposite colorways, Bone White and Flint Stone. Both look great! Another home run for AURALEE.

The AURALEE x New Balance 1906R is set to drop on October 11th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $169.99. Pick up a pair via the New Balance webstore or aftermarket sites like Flight Club.

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CAYL x New Balance 610T

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Price: $159.99

This New Balance collaboration with South Korean brand CAYL, this New Balance 610T is pure GORP-Core. The underlay is constructed from a ripstop-like synthetic grid-patterned material with hairy suede overlays, giving it a practical but elevated look.

The sneaker rides atop an EVA cushioned midsole with a co-branded sock liner, a heavy lugged outsole for ultimate traction, and reflective details at the heel. It’s a functional trail-ready sneaker with a design worthy of hitting up the streets immediately after.

The CAYL x New Balance 610T is set to drop on October 13th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $159.99 Pick up a pair at New Balance.

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Pitt Football’s New ‘Negative Thoughts’ Vase Is The Most Pitt Thing Ever

After a 1-4 start, no one around the Pitt football program is happy. So what better way for players to anonymously air their grievances than carefully placing them inside of a lovely Pitt-blue vase?

Stephen Thompson, who works for FanNation covering both Pitt and the Steelers, tweeted a picture of the vase that stood atop a Pitt-themed pedestal in front of a roaring panther head statue.

“This vase has been at the entrance of the #Pitt football facility all week,” Thompson tweeted. “Players are supposed to put their negative thoughts in it.”

It was unclear whether this Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi’s idea or someone else’s. It was also unclear whether this was meant as a suggestion box or simply a way for players to vent their frustrations, of which there are undoubtedly many.

There are so many unanswered questions. How many players have left notes in the vase? What do the notes say? Is Narduzzi (or anyone) actually reading the notes? Or are they meant to be simply complaints aired out and then metaphorically set ablaze, aired and now forgotten? Does anyone know that the ashes are supposed to go into the urn-esque vase after they are burned rather than before? Was it supposed to look like an urn at all? Did anyone realize before this happened that it looks like a suggestion box of sorts? Have fans been able to sneak into the facility and leave notes of their own?

Either way, Pitt is off to its worst start since 2005 and has already lost as many games as it did all of last season. Pitt has lost four in a row to FBS opponents and is 0-2 to start ACC play for the first time since 2017, which was also its only ACC season that it missed a bowl game. With No. 14 Louisville, No. 21 Notre Dame, No. 4 Florida State and No. 17 Duke all left on the schedule, it’s looking bleak for Pitt’s postseason chances.

Defense has always been the calling card under Narduzzi, but since Kenny Pickett left for the NFL, the offense has struggled. This year has been particularly bad as Pitt is 128th nationally in yards per game and Boston College transfer quarterback Phil Jurkovec has been benched. There was even talk of turning him into a tight end that was quickly squelched.

The only thing more Pitt football than the existence of this bizarre suggestion box would be if Pitt were able to knock off a top-25 Louisville team on Saturday.

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Pitt Football’s New ‘Negative Thoughts’ Vase Is The Most Pitt Thing Ever

After a 1-4 start, no one around the Pitt football program is happy. So what better way for players to anonymously air their grievances than carefully placing them inside of a lovely Pitt-blue vase?

Stephen Thompson, who works for FanNation covering both Pitt and the Steelers, tweeted a picture of the vase that stood atop a Pitt-themed pedestal in front of a roaring panther head statue.

“This vase has been at the entrance of the #Pitt football facility all week,” Thompson tweeted. “Players are supposed to put their negative thoughts in it.”

It was unclear whether this Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi’s idea or someone else’s. It was also unclear whether this was meant as a suggestion box or simply a way for players to vent their frustrations, of which there are undoubtedly many.

There are so many unanswered questions. How many players have left notes in the vase? What do the notes say? Is Narduzzi (or anyone) actually reading the notes? Or are they meant to be simply complaints aired out and then metaphorically set ablaze, aired and now forgotten? Does anyone know that the ashes are supposed to go into the urn-esque vase after they are burned rather than before? Was it supposed to look like an urn at all? Did anyone realize before this happened that it looks like a suggestion box of sorts? Have fans been able to sneak into the facility and leave notes of their own?

Either way, Pitt is off to its worst start since 2005 and has already lost as many games as it did all of last season. Pitt has lost four in a row to FBS opponents and is 0-2 to start ACC play for the first time since 2017, which was also its only ACC season that it missed a bowl game. With No. 14 Louisville, No. 21 Notre Dame, No. 4 Florida State and No. 17 Duke all left on the schedule, it’s looking bleak for Pitt’s postseason chances.

Defense has always been the calling card under Narduzzi, but since Kenny Pickett left for the NFL, the offense has struggled. This year has been particularly bad as Pitt is 128th nationally in yards per game and Boston College transfer quarterback Phil Jurkovec has been benched. There was even talk of turning him into a tight end that was quickly squelched.

The only thing more Pitt football than the existence of this bizarre suggestion box would be if Pitt were able to knock off a top-25 Louisville team on Saturday.

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Kali Uchis Will Start 2024 With Her New Spanish Album, ‘Orquídeas’

Earlier this year, Kali Uchis teased that she had two albums in the works — one in English, and one in Spanish. She dropped her English-language third studio album Red Moon In Venus this past February. This coming January, she will release her fourth studio album, the Spanish-language Orquídeas.

Uchis revealed the album’s title and cover art today, after previously releasing the single “Muñekita” featuring El Alfa and JT of City Girls back in August. As of now, this is the only song she has released from the album. However, she has been teasing new music via social media over the course of the past few days.

When making the album, Uchis was inspired by her Colombian roots and upbringing.

“The orchid is the national flower of Colombia, and we have more species of orchid than anywhere on earth,” Uchis said in a statement. “I always felt distinctly intrigued and magnetized by the flower. This album is inspired by the timeless, eerie, mystic, striking, graceful and sensual allure of the orchid. With this vast scope of fresh energy, I wish to re-define the way we look at Latinas in music.”

You can see the Orquídeas artwork below.

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Orquídeas is out 1/12/2024 via Geffen. Find more information here.

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Kali Uchis Will Start 2024 With Her New Spanish Album, ‘Orquídeas’

Earlier this year, Kali Uchis teased that she had two albums in the works — one in English, and one in Spanish. She dropped her English-language third studio album Red Moon In Venus this past February. This coming January, she will release her fourth studio album, the Spanish-language Orquídeas.

Uchis revealed the album’s title and cover art today, after previously releasing the single “Muñekita” featuring El Alfa and JT of City Girls back in August. As of now, this is the only song she has released from the album. However, she has been teasing new music via social media over the course of the past few days.

When making the album, Uchis was inspired by her Colombian roots and upbringing.

“The orchid is the national flower of Colombia, and we have more species of orchid than anywhere on earth,” Uchis said in a statement. “I always felt distinctly intrigued and magnetized by the flower. This album is inspired by the timeless, eerie, mystic, striking, graceful and sensual allure of the orchid. With this vast scope of fresh energy, I wish to re-define the way we look at Latinas in music.”

You can see the Orquídeas artwork below.

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Orquídeas is out 1/12/2024 via Geffen. Find more information here.

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‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 2: Everything We Know So Far Including The Release Date, Trailer & More

Game of Thrones spinoff House of the Dragon impressively crashed HBO Max to such a degree that the audience turnout was obvious, even before data arrived. Season 2 of the Doomed-Targaryen series received a swift greenlight, and the first season dealt with all the necessary time jumps and cast switcheroos to set up the rest of the series. That likely adds up to at least four seasons, but if the viewership holds up, this show could surely move beyond the George R.R. Martin-penned source material like its predecessor. Do we want that to happen, given the final season of Game of Thrones?

Perhaps that’s a question we should ask later. For now, it’s time to start thinking about what we’ll see the next time Rhaenyra and Daemon return for Team Black, and Alicent and her fam are doing the Team Green thing. When the show last visited with its audience, both Rhaenyra and Aegon II had been crowned monarchs on their respective sides, and Daemon seemed to behaving himself. That last detail may or may not last, but let’s talk about what we can actually expect for House of the Dragon‘s next season.

Plot

The second season will continue the setup of the first outing by following George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood. The series last left off with Rhaenyra learning of Luke’s death due to a major screw-up by Aemond, who had only wanted to scare his cousin, but when dragons are in the air, and an unskilled rider is aboard, sh*t happens. And that will drive Rhaenyra’s inner fire, especially through the premiere episode, which is titled “A Son For A Son.”

Watch out, Aemond. Actually, if she decided to target Aegon instead, I don’t think that anyone would protest, and that would still be a “fair” exchange, right? Let’s not get too speculative, although Aemond is so entertaining that he would be missed, and no one truly likes Aegon (not even Aegon, although he’s warming up to himself).

Get ready for some numb butts, too. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that the jam-packed events of the season has led to lengthy episodes, some possibly running longer than an hour. There’s a lot to cover, obviously — this series began 200 years before Game of Thrones‘ events, and the Targaryen house eventually fell, but at least we can enjoy the journey.

The show will officially embark upon the Targaryen Civil War in Season 2. Expect more airborne dragon fights, although no one knows how poor Arrax will fare without his rider, and let’s see some justice for Ceraxes, please.

To briefly preview how the decks are stacked, we will note that Team Black is united with House Velaryon and will have increased naval powers as a result. They also have their fair share of dragons, but Team Green includes Aemond and the enormous but loose-cannon dragon, Vhagar. That creature, of course, ended up making a tasty meal out of Luke, which will count as the first death in a devastating war.

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Cast

Paddy Considine no longer has to suffer anymore as the King of Bad Decisions (RIP Viserys). Returning cast members include Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower), Ewan Mitchell (Aemond Targaryen), Tom Glynn-Carney (Aegon Targaryen), Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen), Steve Toussaint (Corlys “Sea Snake” Valaryon), Fabien Frankel (Ser Criston Cole the terrible), Sonoya Mizuno (Mysaria/that White Worm), and Rhys Ifans (Otto Hightower).

Release Date

The show has been undergoing production in Europe and has, as such, been mostly insulated from the WGA (due to already locked scripts) and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Currently, the show is set for a Summer 2024 return, which is pretty damn efficient for such a large and complex production.

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‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 2: Everything We Know So Far Including The Release Date, Trailer & More

Game of Thrones spinoff House of the Dragon impressively crashed HBO Max to such a degree that the audience turnout was obvious, even before data arrived. Season 2 of the Doomed-Targaryen series received a swift greenlight, and the first season dealt with all the necessary time jumps and cast switcheroos to set up the rest of the series. That likely adds up to at least four seasons, but if the viewership holds up, this show could surely move beyond the George R.R. Martin-penned source material like its predecessor. Do we want that to happen, given the final season of Game of Thrones?

Perhaps that’s a question we should ask later. For now, it’s time to start thinking about what we’ll see the next time Rhaenyra and Daemon return for Team Black, and Alicent and her fam are doing the Team Green thing. When the show last visited with its audience, both Rhaenyra and Aegon II had been crowned monarchs on their respective sides, and Daemon seemed to behaving himself. That last detail may or may not last, but let’s talk about what we can actually expect for House of the Dragon‘s next season.

Plot

The second season will continue the setup of the first outing by following George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood. The series last left off with Rhaenyra learning of Luke’s death due to a major screw-up by Aemond, who had only wanted to scare his cousin, but when dragons are in the air, and an unskilled rider is aboard, sh*t happens. And that will drive Rhaenyra’s inner fire, especially through the premiere episode, which is titled “A Son For A Son.”

Watch out, Aemond. Actually, if she decided to target Aegon instead, I don’t think that anyone would protest, and that would still be a “fair” exchange, right? Let’s not get too speculative, although Aemond is so entertaining that he would be missed, and no one truly likes Aegon (not even Aegon, although he’s warming up to himself).

Get ready for some numb butts, too. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that the jam-packed events of the season has led to lengthy episodes, some possibly running longer than an hour. There’s a lot to cover, obviously — this series began 200 years before Game of Thrones‘ events, and the Targaryen house eventually fell, but at least we can enjoy the journey.

The show will officially embark upon the Targaryen Civil War in Season 2. Expect more airborne dragon fights, although no one knows how poor Arrax will fare without his rider, and let’s see some justice for Ceraxes, please.

To briefly preview how the decks are stacked, we will note that Team Black is united with House Velaryon and will have increased naval powers as a result. They also have their fair share of dragons, but Team Green includes Aemond and the enormous but loose-cannon dragon, Vhagar. That creature, of course, ended up making a tasty meal out of Luke, which will count as the first death in a devastating war.

House of the Dragon Vhagar
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Cast

Paddy Considine no longer has to suffer anymore as the King of Bad Decisions (RIP Viserys). Returning cast members include Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower), Ewan Mitchell (Aemond Targaryen), Tom Glynn-Carney (Aegon Targaryen), Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen), Steve Toussaint (Corlys “Sea Snake” Valaryon), Fabien Frankel (Ser Criston Cole the terrible), Sonoya Mizuno (Mysaria/that White Worm), and Rhys Ifans (Otto Hightower).

Release Date

The show has been undergoing production in Europe and has, as such, been mostly insulated from the WGA (due to already locked scripts) and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Currently, the show is set for a Summer 2024 return, which is pretty damn efficient for such a large and complex production.

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John Carpenter Wasn’t The Biggest Fan Of ‘Barbie’ (Or Allan), But He Loved Margot Robbie’s Performance

John Carpenter has directed some of the greatest horror films of all-time. Halloween. The Thing. They Live — all classics! But he doesn’t go to the movie theater that much these days. Carpenter did, however, see Barbie at home.

What did the Horror Master think of it?

“I watched Barbie. I can’t believe I watched Barbie,” Carpenter told the Los Angeles Times. “It’s just not my generation. I had nothing to do with Barbie dolls. I didn’t know who Allan was.” He then laid out his main issue with Barbie. “I mean, I can sum it up. She says, ‘I don’t have a vagina,’ and then at the end, ‘I’m going to go to a gynecologist!’ That’s the movie to me,” he said. “I mean, there’s a patriarchy business in there, but I missed that whole thing. Right over my head. But I think she’s fabulous, Margot Robbie.”

From John Carpenter, that’s basically a five-star review.

It’s been 13 years since Carpenter has directed a movie, and he spends most of his free time watching basketball, making music, and playing video games (the perfect life, honestly). But if he wants to come out of semi-retirement and make a movie with Margot Robbie, I will personally finance it. Or at least supply the chips for catering.

(Via the Los Angeles Times)

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John Carpenter Wasn’t The Biggest Fan Of ‘Barbie’ (Or Allan), But He Loved Margot Robbie’s Performance

John Carpenter has directed some of the greatest horror films of all-time. Halloween. The Thing. They Live — all classics! But he doesn’t go to the movie theater that much these days. Carpenter did, however, see Barbie at home.

What did the Horror Master think of it?

“I watched Barbie. I can’t believe I watched Barbie,” Carpenter told the Los Angeles Times. “It’s just not my generation. I had nothing to do with Barbie dolls. I didn’t know who Allan was.” He then laid out his main issue with Barbie. “I mean, I can sum it up. She says, ‘I don’t have a vagina,’ and then at the end, ‘I’m going to go to a gynecologist!’ That’s the movie to me,” he said. “I mean, there’s a patriarchy business in there, but I missed that whole thing. Right over my head. But I think she’s fabulous, Margot Robbie.”

From John Carpenter, that’s basically a five-star review.

It’s been 13 years since Carpenter has directed a movie, and he spends most of his free time watching basketball, making music, and playing video games (the perfect life, honestly). But if he wants to come out of semi-retirement and make a movie with Margot Robbie, I will personally finance it. Or at least supply the chips for catering.

(Via the Los Angeles Times)

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All The Best New R&B Music From This Week

Sometimes the best new R&B can be hard to find, but there are plenty of great rhythm-and-blues tunes to get into if you have the time to sift through the hundreds of newly released songs every week. So that R&B heads can focus on listening to what they really love in its true form, we’ll be offering a digest of the best new R&B songs that fans of the genre should hear every Friday.

Since the last update of this weekly R&B column, we’ve received plenty of music and news from the genre’s artists.

Beyoncé announced plans to bring her extremely successful and record-breaking Renaissance World Tour to theaters with a new concert film while SZA hinted at an “intimate mini tour” for her SOS deluxe album Lana. Mariah Carey kicked off her holiday season run with news of her Merry Christmas One And All Tour and Lauryn Hill extended her The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour with new dates in the US. Tems returned with “Me & U,” her first new song in two years and Janelle Monáe fired off a remix of “Champagne Sh*t” with Quavo and Latto. Elsewhere, 6lack kicked off his Since I Have A Lover Tour, Majid Jordan announced their Good People Live tour with dates in North America and Europe, and Mahalia announced her In Real Life Tour across North America in 2024.

Here are some more releases on the new music front that you should check out:

Arin Ray — “Wait So Long”

We’re a little over a year removed from Arin Ray’s second album Hello Poison and he’s already revealed plans to return with a new project. The Cincinnati-born singer will release Phases 3 later this month, and to kick off the EP’s rollout, he checks in with “Wait So Long.” Produced by the legendary Tricky Stewart, Ray’s new record taps into the frustration over a lover’s hesitation to declare their love.

Majid Jordan — “Hands Tied”

Majid Jordan confirmed that their fourth album would be titled Good People with the release of their latest single, “Hands Tied.” The track follows “Waiting For You” with Naomi Sharon as both tracks help to detail the origin story that lives on Good People, as the album is a reminder of who the duo is, where they came from, and how far they’ve gone.

Vedo — 7

After dropping Mood Swings at the top of the year, Vedo is concluding his 2023 year with another album, this one titled 7. The project is nearly a feature-less effort from the Michigan singer as he calls on Lecare for an appearance on “I Need You.” “7 represents completion,” Vedo said of the album. “It represents those who seek to understand the deeper meaning of life. It’s a lucky number and represents many other things as well. Although I’m far from being done, after creating 7 The Album I now have a sense of fullness.”

Bnxn — Sincerely, Benson

Just a year after releasing Bad Since ’97, Nigerian afrobeats star Bnxn returns with what feels like his proper debut with Sincerely, Benson. Fifteen songs and features from Headie One, Seyi Vibez, Kizz Daniel, Taves, 2Baba, and Popcaan make up the project which he said is a letter to his fans and the close people in his life who deserve to learn about the true person that is Bnxn. You can also check out our interview with Bnxn here.

Odumodublvck — Ezeiokwu

Staying in the afrobeats world, we shift our attentio Odumodublvck resides to highlight his debut project Ezeiokwu which translates to The Truth. Through 14 songs, Odumodublvck recruits help from BlaqBonez, Wale, Fireboy DML, Bloody Civilian, Bella Shmura, and more for a project that’s honest, raw, and filled with records that he’s labeled as “okporoko rhythms.”

Mr Eazi — “Fefe Ne Fefe”

With his official debut album The Evil Genius set to drop at the end of the month, Mr Eazi offers another single from the project with “Fefe Ne Fefe.” The new track, whose title translates to “beauty is beautiful,” sports a highlife rhythm, smooth saxophone, and pal-wine guitar sound that perfectly encapsulates the beachside life of West Africa.

RealestK — “It’s You” Feat. BIA

Toronto singer RealestK has been hard at work for quite a while now, and his efforts are about to be seen once again with the release of his upcoming mixtape Real World. Following his “Better” and “Stranger” singles, RealestK checks back in with “It’s You” alongside BIA who provides are strong verse to pair with RealestK’s smooth vocals over the minimalistic production.

Raiche — “Late Show”

It appears that Massachsetts-born singer Raiche may have a new project on the horizon. She returns with “Late Show,” her second single of the year following “Big Daddy.” Raiche’s newest release flaunts a booming bass as she dismisses an old lover who fumbled their opportunity with her and is now back with hopes of receiving a second chance.

Titose — “Infinity” Feat. Moliy

Next month, Botswana singer Titose will release her second project All Things Considered. It holds eight songs and one feature from singer Moliy which you can now hear through their new single “Infinity.” The track joins “I’ll Never” as singles from the project which follows 2021’s Was It Something I Said?.

Carrtoons — Saturday Night

New York multi-instrumentalist and producer Carrtoons arrives with his latest body of work, Saturday Night. It’s his first project since 2022’s Homegrown and it’s a delicate and tasteful release that supplies collaborations with the likes of Topaz Jones, Jay Prince, Joanna Teters, Reuben James, and more.

Russell! — “Just Like Candy”

With an album set to arrive at the beginning of 2024, Russell! (fka as D-Pryde) returns with “Just Like Candy.” The new single captures the desire one has towards that special someone in their life who you’ve had your eye on for quite some time. “I really wanted to aim for a song you can groove and dance to, but also makes you feel sexy within times of admiration and loneliness,” Russell! said about the record.

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