New Music Friday: New Albums From GloRilla, Rod Wave, BigXThaPlug & More

New Music Friday brings with it a release date war as GloRilla made it very clear that she was not happy with Rod Wave dropping his latest project the same day as her debut album.

Away from the drama of release scheduling, fans can also enjoy the soundtrack to Pharrell‘s LEGO biopic Piece By Piece, which includes a few new songs along with some of The Neptunes‘ most classic hits.

There are also new albums from BigXThaPlug, Rich The Kid and Death Row Records signee October London, while Dej Loaf tries to regain her mid-2010s momentum with new LP End of Summer.

Curren$y, Dom Kennedy, Joell Ortiz and E L U C I D and Ovrkast. also ensure that fans who prefer to dig deeper than the mainstream are well fed.

See the full list of new albums below and be sure to check out this week’s New Music Friday singles spotlight featuring fresh offerings from Lil Durk, Ab-Soul, Cordae, Benny The Butcher, That Mexican OT and more.

GloRilla — Glorious

Featuring: Sexyy Red, Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, T-Pain, BossMan Dlow, Muni Long, Kirk Franklin, Fridayy, Kierra Sheard, Chandler Moore, Maverick City Music

Production: Timbaland, Yo Gotti, Jazze Pha, London Jae, Supah Mario

Label: CMG / Interscope

Big Glo’s debut album is finally here. Along with an array of high-profile features, the Memphis native is hoping that the long wait for Glorious — a nod to her goverment name — has been worth it. Glo has mastered the independent woman trap anthem, but here she showcases her versatility by slipping in an unexpected gospel track.

Rod Wave — Last Lap

Featuring: Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, Rylo Rodriguez, Wild Rivers, Be Charlotte

Production: Flexondatrack, Gabe Lucas, TnTXD, EELmatic, Kyris

Label: Alamo

Rod Wave has released an album every year since 2017 and has continued his prolific streak late in 2024 with Last Lap. Clocking in at a lengthy 23 tracks, the Florida native’s latest LP keeps the spotlight on his beautiful mind with only a handful of heavyweight features. Whether this truly is Rod’s final go-round remains to be seen.

BigXThaPlug — Take Care

Featuring: N/A

Production: Bandplay, Tony Coles, Charley Cooks, SheffMade, Aimonmyneck

Label: BigXThaPlug / UnitedMasters

The XXL Freshman does not need any help on his sophomore album as the larger-than-life Texan goes featureless across Take Care‘s 15 songs, which includes his TikTok hit “MmHmm.” Wonder what Drake makes of this title.

Pharrell — Piece By Piece (Soundtrack)

Featuring: Kendrick Lamar, JAY-Z, Snoop Dogg, Tyler, The Creator, Clipse, N.O.R.E., Justin Timberlake, Daft Punk, N.E.R.D, Gwen Stefani, Wreckx-N-Effect, No Doubt

Production: Pharrell, The Neptunes, Sounwave, Teddy Riley, Daft Punk

A combination of original material (including a brand new collab with devoted Skateboard P disciple Tyler, The Creator) and classic hits from throughout his lengthy career, Piece By Piece serves as a reminder of Pharrell’s singular sound and unique impact on Hip Hop. The accompanying movie is in theaters now.

Label: Focus Features / Columbia

DeJ Loaf — End of Summer

Featuring: 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Babyface Ray, Kash Doll, Hunxho, Lil Poppa, NoCap, Treety, BHK

Production: J Gramm, Ramii, Music Major, Wayne On A Beat, Helluva

Label: Fomily Foundation / Sounds Like Home

The Detroit native has had a mixed career since breaking out a decade ago due to label issues, but she’s back in a big way with her star-studded new album End of Summer.

Rich The Kid, Famous Dex & Jay Critch — Rich Forever 5

Featuring: Kodak Black, Trippie Redd, Lil Crix

Production: D.A. Got That Dope, OG Parker, OZ, Cassius, Timothy On the Beat

Label: Rich Forever / Create Music Group

Curren$y & DJ Fresh — The Encore

Featuring: Jay Worthy, Smoke DZA, Fendi P, Premo Rice, Ramirez

Production: DJ Fresh, Curren$y, RMB Justize, Saxl Rose, Shawn Beats

Label: Fresh In The Flesh / Jet Life / EMPIRE

Tyla — Tyla + (Deluxe)

Featuring: Maestro Fresh Wes, Tony Duardo, Optimist

Production: Tony Duardo, Sammy Soso, Ari PenSmith, Mocha, Rayo

Label: FAX Records / Epic Records

Dom Kennedy — Class of 95

Featuring: Troy NōKA, Polyester The Saint, Niko G4, Talk2Strangers, Indica, Allyn

Production: Polyseter The Saint, TROY NōKA, Tre Fresh, Al B Smoov, Big Duke

Label: The OPM Company

E L U C I D — REVELATOR

Featuring: billy woods, Creature, Skech185

Production: Samiyam, Child Actor, Jon Nellen, E L U C I D, Chaz Hall

Label: Fat Possum Records

Joell Ortiz & The Heatmakerz — W.A.R. (With All Respect)

Featuring: Styles P, M.O.P., Ransom, Blakk Soul, Poet Ali, Angel Hill, Phil Collen, Jeremy Torres, Bianca Holiday

Production: The Heatmakerz

Label: Hitmaker Music Group

Ovrkast. — KAST GOT WINGS (EP)

Featuring: N/A

Production: Ovrkast., Cardo

Label: IIIXL Studio

October London — October Nights

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Featuring: Snoop Dogg, Ledisi, Boney James

Production: Soopafly, Babyface, Mike & Keys, October London, Brandon “B.A.M.” Hodge

Label: Death Row Records / gamma.

7xveTheGenius — Death of Deuce

Featuring: Papoose, Raheem Devaughn, Jae Skeese, Keisha Plum, Drea D’nur

Production: Daringer, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Illmind, Camoflauge Monk, StreetRunner

Label: Drumwork Music Group

Willie The Kid & V Don — Deutsche Marks IV

Featuring: The Alchemist, Rome Streetz, Eto, ANKLEJOHN, Abe Linx, Tully C

Production: V Don

Label: The Fly / Serious Soundz