Friday To Friday - Weekly Rap Wrap-Up

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Discussing new releases in rap and hip hop from the perspective of music producers and audio engineers.

  1. 6d ago

    06/12/26 - 06/19/26 | Kodak Black, Blxst, BabyChiefDoit, Wiki, YN Jay, EBK Young Joc, HeadHuncho Amir

    Friday to Friday is your weekly rap and hip-hop wrap-up, covering the best new releases from June 12th to June 19th, 2026. This week, we break down new albums from Kodak Black, BabyChiefDoit, Wiki, Blxst, YN Jay, EBK Young Joc, HeadHuncho Amir, and more. We also discuss YG's surprising new single "Insecure" featuring JID and Ab-Soul ahead of his upcoming album The Gentleman's Club, plus reactions to some of the biggest releases and standout tracks of the week. Topics Covered: • Kodak Black – Kodak the Blessing • BabyChiefDoit – Rise Against My Broken Odds (RAMBO) • Wiki – Ancient History • Blxst – Labor of Love • YN Jay – Gaffle Boy J • EBK Young Joc – Westside Tequila Vol. 1 • Head Honcho Amir – All My Intentions Real • YG, JID & Ab-Soul – Insecure (single) • Upcoming releases from D12, Key Glock, YG, Boldy James & Nicholas Craven, Tierra Whack, The Alchemist, and more We also take a moment to acknowledge the passing of legendary producer Tay Keith and discuss his impact on hip-hop and modern music. Follow Friday to Friday: Instagram: @FridayToFridayPodcast Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. Playlist: Follow the F2F Spotify Playlist to keep up with the music discussed each week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD&nd=1&dlsi=b40e4efbacb14f94 __________________________________________________ Full list of releases from this week: Awon & The Other Guys - Solidified Babychiefdoit - Rise Against My Broken Odds Blxst - Labor of Love EBK Young Joc - Westside Tequila vol. 1 (EP) Fly Anakin - (The) Forever Dream: Night Shift G Herbo - Lil Herb: Lil Heroine Edition HeadHuncho Amir - All My Intentions Real Hotboii - Kut Da Fan On 2 Jaeychino - If You Knew Jim Jones - The Landlord Kodak Black - Kodak The Blessing Lil2Posh - Graduation Tape Mickey Diamond & Big Ghost Ltd - Blood of the Lamb Wiki - Ancient History YN Jay - Gaffle Boy Jay YG - Insecure ft. JID & Ab-Soul (single)

    27 min

  2. Jun 15

    06/05/26 - 06/12/26 | Vince Staples, Navy Blue, Freddie Gibbs, BONES, Keyze AriZona, Qwel

    Welcome back to Friday to Friday, your weekly rap wrap-up covering the best new releases in hip-hop from June 5 to June 12. This week, we break down our favorite albums, singles, and moments from another packed week in rap. The crew dives deep into Vince Staples' bold new punk-inspired album Cry Baby, discuss the emotional live instrumentation of Keyze AriZona's 'Christmas In Spring', and take a look at projects from Navy Blue, Bones, Surf, Freddie Gibbs, Qwel, and more. We also talk about Phoenix Flexin's viral single "Rubberz," the reaction it's getting online, and what it says about creativity and experimentation in hip-hop today. Projects Discussed: • Vince Staples – Cry Baby • Keyze AriZona – Christmas In Spring • Navy Blue – Sir Render • Bones – etc. • Surf – Black Napoleon • Freddie Gibbs – You Only Die 1nce (Deluxe) • Qwel & Nightwalker – Divided Times • Fenix Flexin – Rubberz 🎧 Follow the Friday to Friday playlist and stay locked in with the latest rap and hip-hop releases: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD Full list of releases from this week: ApolloRed1 - Demon Heart RadioBabystaydown - Lil YaeBoi-1da & Canada Soccer: WHAT IF IT ALL GOES RIGHT?BigWalkDog - Until ThenBSG Rambo - Sincerely, BeezyBONES - ETC.Freddie Gibbs - You Only Die 1nce (Deluxe)Hurricane Wisdom - Weather the WorldKeyze AriZona - Christmas In SpringLizzo - BitchLuh Tyler - Destined for GreatnessLute - Hard To ReachNavy Blue - Sir RenderPaul Wall - Fortune & GloryPablo Skywalkin - Thinking About The Old DaysProtect - slimedude2003Qwel & Nightwalker - Divided TimesScarlxrd - All Fxr NxthingScorcher - ADMDSurf - Black NapoleonTrunk Boiz - Right Back InVince Staples - Cry BabyWax & DJ Hoppa - Highway HotelWho Shot Scott - HairyFenix Flexin - RUBBERZ (single)

    41 min

  3. Jun 8

    05/29/26 - 06/05/26 | Scrim, Pouya, Young M. A., Evidence, Monday Night, Norman Sann, Sylvan LaCue

    This week on Friday to Friday, the crew looks at the longest release of the year: Scrim's massive 59-track, 3-hour album "runaway". We discuss the ambition behind the project, standout songs, G59 Records, and whether a release this large rewards dedicated fans willing to dig through the album. We also break down Pouya's "Foreverglades", Rucci's West Coast heater "Norfside Story", Monday Night & Evidence's "Football", Norman Sann's thought-provoking "The Monsters They Made", Sylvan LaCue's introspective "Hoarding" EP, JADA & S14H's "The Zenith", and Young M.A.'s reflective new project "Kween". Plus, we talk Vince Staples' latest single "Cotton" and why we're excited for Crybaby, share what we've been working on behind the scenes, and preview next week's biggest releases. 🔥 Featured Projects: Scrim — Runaway Pouya — Forever Glades Rucci — Northside Story Monday Night & Evidence — Football Norman Sann — The Monsters They Made Sylvan LaCue — Hoarding JADA & S14H — The Zenith Young M.A — Queen 🎧 Follow the Friday to Friday playlist and stay locked in with the latest rap and hip-hop releases: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD __________________________________________________ Full list of releases from this week: 38 Spesh - 8 Shots Latto - Big Mama K Camp - GIANT Scrim - runaway Monday Night & Evidence - Football Young M.A. - Kween Rucci - Norfside Story Fetty P Franklin - BET THE BANK ON FRANK Jay Veno & Free Party - Look We're Flying Peewee Longway - INDO 9th Wonder, JADA, & S14H - THE ZENITH Young Chris & MadeInTYO - Made In Philly R3 DA CHILLIMAN - Bling Bling Boy 2 ALLBLACK & Juice Lee - If 16 Was A Letter Pozer - Crossroads Wakai & Luke MacKenzie - Brief Laughs Godfather Don & Parental - Reteogenesis Sylvan LaCue - Hoarding Pouya - Foreverglades Norman Sann - The Monsters They Made Peysoh - BastardChild

    27 min

  4. Jun 1

    05/22/26 - 05/29/26 | JPEGMAFIA, 6lack, Big Sad 1900, Veeze, 1up Tee, mgk, Wiz Khalifa

    This week on Friday to Friday, the crew breaks down the biggest rap and hip-hop releases from May 22 through May 29. We dive deep into JPEGMAFIA's Experimental Rap, discussing the album's genre-blending production, gospel influences, dubstep elements, standout tracks, and whether Peggy is pushing his sound forward or refining what already works. We also cover: • Veeze — Y'all Won • 6LACK — Love Is The New Gangsta • MGK & Wiz Khalifa — Blog Era Boyz • Big Sad 1900 — Colored By Emotion • Link Sinatra — The Last Crack Baby • 1Up Tee — Upper Vol. 2 • Don Trip & Eddie Valero — Armageddon Plus discussion on: • Detroit's continued dominance in rap • West Coast sounds evolving into modern production • Young Thug's feature on 6LACK's new album • JPEGMAFIA's live performances and experimental production style • Upcoming releases from 38 Spesh and Latto Save the Friday to Friday playlist and follow along with everything we're listening to each week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD Subscribe for new episodes every week covering the latest rap and hip-hop releases from Friday to Friday. __________________________________________________ Full list of releases from this week: 1up Tee - Upper vol. 2 6Lack - Love Is the New Gangsta A-F-R-O - Blood Rain Big Sad 1900 - colored by emotion Big Yavo - Like Yay 2 Chuck D & John Densmore - do+pe = no country for old men Don Trip & Eddie Valero - Armageddon Fakemink - Terrified French Montana & Max B - Wave Gods 2: Cosmo Brothers FTO Sett - Independent Crook LG Malique - Rose Gold Lil Gotit - PG13 Link Sinatra - The Last Crack Baby Mgk & Wiz Khalifa - blog era boyz Millyz - R&P (Deluxe) NSG - Sound of the Diaspora RJMRLA - Mr. LA II Struggle Mike - Muerte Tkandz - PRODIGY Veeze - Y'all Won Yung Kayo & Slayo - Scaled Up

    30 min

  5. May 25

    05/15/26 - 05/22/26 | Drake, Lucki, BNYX, ShittyBoyz, Kevin Gates, Lord Sko, Nick Grant

    This week on Friday to Friday, the crew dives deep into Drake’s three-project drop (Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honor), debating whether the music lives up to the hype and discussing standout tracks, production choices, and the aftermath of the Kendrick feud. Beyond Drake, they spotlight some of the week's strongest releases, including BNYX’s genre-bending Genesis FM, ShittyBoyz' addictive Back to the Basics, Lucki’s Dr*gs Are Bad, Nick Grant’s lyrical showcase Smile, Lord Sko’s Elevator Music, PartyOf2’s America’s Next Top Party (Extended Cut), Kevin Gates’ Lost Files: The Collection, and Mozzy & WeezGotti's Blood Spilled. If you love hip-hop podcasts, underground rap discoveries, producer discussions, album breakdowns, and staying updated on weekly rap releases, make sure to subscribe and follow along every week. Follow the Friday to Friday Spotify playlist to hear every release discussed on the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD __________________________________________________ Full list of releases from this week: 414JungleBaby - Jungle This Jungle That BNYX - GENESIS FM Chip Fu - Invisible Footsteps Chill Rob G - Survival of the Better Drake - Iceman Drake - Habibti Drake - Maid Of Honor Genesis Owusu - Redstar Wu & the Worldwide Scourge Kevin Gates - Lost Files The Collection Lelo - Mastif Pink Tiles Lil Shine - Get Rich or Die Sippin Lil Sheik - Stuck In The Streets 3 Lord Sko - Elevator Music Lucki - Dr*gs R Bad Maluma - Loco x Volver Mike Teezy - Chameleon Mozzy & WeezGotti - Blood Spilled Nick Grant - Smile Noqh - White Roses Nutso Thugn - Voice of the Klan Partyof2 - Americas Next Top Party (Extended Cut) PawPaw Rod - Picture Day Quando Rondo - Until I Return Ronshach - Reapers Son Shaggy - Lottery ShittyBoyz - Back To The Basics Son Real - Honest Work Spotie - The Last O Taeyong - Wyld Tdarq & db. - Set Your Sights Higher Vic Spencer - Inspire Your Idols Zay Dante - Taste JPEGMafia - Experimental Rap - (Covering next week)

    50 min

  6. May 18

    05/08/26 - 05/15/26 | Kenny Mason, Action Bronson, Swavay, Trap Dickey, BIGBABYGUCCI, AZ

    Friday to Friday is back with another weekly rap and hip-hop wrap-up covering the best new music releases from May 8th through May 15th. This episode dives deep into the biggest albums, underground gems, standout singles, and producer highlights from across hip-hop this week. This episode features an in-depth discussion on Kenny Mason’s “Bulldawg,” Action Bronson’s “Planet Frog,” SWAVAY's “The Prelude,” Trap Dickey's TDE debut “The Ville,” and BigBabyGucci’s “Asleep at the Wheel.” We also break down the latest from AZ, BashfortheWorld, Chris Brown, AG Club, Scrim, and more. Projects discussed include: Action Bronson – Planet Frog Trap Dickey – The Vil AZ – Doe or Die 3 SWAVAY – The Prelude Kenny Mason – Bulldawg BashfortheWorld – Dinero. Dolores Y Dios. BigBabyGucci – Asleep at the Wheel Chris Brown – Brown We also talk about: Harry Fraud production TDE’s newest roster moves Alt rap and emo rap evolution Southern trap and Atlanta rap Jazz rap production and drumless beats Producer collaborations and sampling Drake’s surprise triple album drop JPEGMAFIA’s upcoming Experimental Rap album The state of underground hip-hop in 2026 If you love hip-hop podcasts, underground rap discoveries, producer discussions, album breakdowns, and staying updated on weekly rap releases, make sure to subscribe and follow along every week. Follow the Friday to Friday Spotify playlist to hear every release discussed on the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD __________________________________________________ Full list of releases from this week: 51 June - G.A.I.N. Action Bronson - Planet Frog Adamn Killa - Influencer Albee Al - This Is For The Trenches AZ - Doe or Die 3 BashfortheWorld - Dinero. Dolores Y Dios. BIGBABYGUCCI - Asleep at the Wheel Big K.R.I.T. - Dedicated to Cadalee Biarritz (Deluxe) Black Milk - Ceremonial Chris Brown - Brown Denzel Himself - Neighborhood Errol Holden - Supreme Magnetic 2 Flavor* - Fly Boy King iyrus - Hottest in Philly Jimmie D - Birds Fly Yonder JWords - Sound Therapy Kenny Mason - Bulldawg Kid Milli - MAINSTREAM Like - Today Sounds Good Lil Keke - Streets is my Witness pt. 2 Little Simz - Sugar Girl Nimstarr - The Gold Experience OT the Real - Villain Stik Figa & Heather Grey - Cold Comfort SWAVAY - The Prelude Taylor Bennet - Time After Youth Termanology & Royal Flush - Royal Terms Thaiboy Digital & Swedm - Paradise Trap Dickey - The Ville Wiardon - magnum opus Scrim - cortisol (single) AG Club & Jody Fontaine - Precious (single)

    39 min

  7. May 11

    05/01/26 - 05/08/26 | Isaiah Rashad, Shoreline Mafia, Lelo, Estee Nack, Band Gang Lonnie Bands, SK808, YoDogg

    Stay locked in with Friday to Friday, the weekly hip-hop and rap release breakdown covering the hottest albums, mixtapes, EPs, and singles from May 1 through May 8. Hosted by mixing and mastering engineer Jacob from Frequency Overflow alongside Detroit producer Lunar G and Montreal artist manager Matt CARRIÉ, this episode dives deep into the biggest rap releases of the week, underground gems, and standout singles shaping the culture right now. This week we break down Isaiah Rashad’s “It’s Been Awful,” including standout tracks, production analysis, storytelling, TDE connections, Dominic Fike’s feature, and how the album compares to his previous work. We also cover Shoreline Mafia’s “Bidness is Boomin,” DC The Don’s “The Rumors Are True,” JPEGMAFIA’s new single “babygirl,” Kenny Mason’s upcoming album “Bulldog,” and Lucky’s “DaysB4Bad.” Other projects discussed include: Lelo – Mastiff Bang Gang Lonnie Bands – Motor City Slicker Estee Nack & Cookin Soul – Al-Andalus Sk808 & YoDogg – No Favors A-Wax & C.M.L. – S.O.G. jareix – Good to See You Vol. 2 Big K.R.I.T. – Sunset Vet (single) DJ Premier & The Alchemist – For the Gig (single) We also talk Detroit rap, Atlanta trap, underground hip-hop, boom bap production, experimental rap, EDM and rap fusion, producer culture, beat selection, TikTok music marketing, lyrical trends, mixing and mastering insights, and the evolution of modern hip-hop sounds in 2026. If you love hip-hop discussions, underground rap discoveries, producer breakdowns, album reactions, and staying updated on weekly rap releases, this podcast is for you. Follow the Friday to Friday Spotify playlist to keep up with every release we discuss each week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD __________________________________________________ Full list of releases from this week: 1k Phew - Any Given Sunday A-Wax & C.M.L. - S.O.G. Asake - M$ney Band Gang Lonnie Bands - Motor City Slicker Big K.R.I.T - Sunset Vet (single) Casper Sage - Patina Daddyphatsnaps - Mission Impossible DC THE DON - the rumors are true DJ Premier & The Alchemist - For The Gig (single) Dram - Shake Tape Edward Skeletrix - Body Of Work Estee Nack & Cookin Soul - Al-Andalus Isaiah Rashad - It's Been Awful jareix - Good To See You Vol. 2 Jay Montana - Montana 3 Jay Worthy - Once Upon a Time: The Soundtrack Jpegmafia - babygirl (single) - first single off the upcoming album Experimental Rap dropping May 20 Kenny Mason - Bounce Wit Me (single) - off the upcoming album Bulldawg dropping May 12th Kneecap - Fenian Lelo - Mastif Lil Tjay - They Just Ain't You Lil Tony & Royalpriesthood - Anointed! Lucki - daysb4bad EP Luhh Dyl - A Time To Hurt, A Time To Heal Mak Sauce - Finally Myloh Remora & Choice - The Search of Flowtopia PlaqueBoyMax - Crash Dummy Skrilla - Z Shoreline Mafia - Bidness is Boomin SK808 & YoDogg - No Favors

    41 min

  8. May 5

    04/24/26 to 05/01/26 | Wiz Khalifa, Currensy, AKON, Nasaan, Rosco P. Coldchain, Nicholas Craven

    Stay up to date with the latest in hip-hop and rap! This episode of Friday to Friday is your ultimate weekly rap roundup, covering all the major releases from April 24th to May 1st. 💿 Deep Dive Picks & Reviews: Nissan – Method Acting (Detroit hip-hop spotlight + Proof legacy discussion) Cadence Weapon – Forager (unique style, experimental hip-hop) Curren$y & Wiz Khalifa x Harry Fraud (smooth, sample-heavy production) Roc Marciano affiliate wave: Nicholas Craven & Rosco P Coldchain Aday – Always Love (underground gem blending rap & R&B) Akon – Beautiful Day (global vibes: Afrobeats, dancehall, reggaeton fusion) 🎵 Singles Highlighted: Vince Staples – “Blackberry Marmalade” (rock-inspired hip-hop evolution) Rio Da Yung OG & Icewear Vezzo – “Pink Candy” (gritty Detroit sound) 💬 Plus: - Honest reactions, standout tracks, and hidden gems - Discussion on sampling, producer impact, and hip-hop trends - Replay value debate: most-played songs of the year so far - Upcoming releases to watch next week If you’re looking to discover new music, stay ahead of hip-hop drops, and hear real conversations about rap culture, this is the podcast for you. 👉 Don’t forget to: Rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Check the Friday to Friday playlist below: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ei7Q2L3m4sG8fZXIQmLAL?si=sk9Uk6ZTQnOkzCC8ypgqGA&pi=zBDQePCWS2eVD __________________________________________________ Full list of releases: Cadence Weapon & Junia-T - Forager Fatboi Sharif & Childhood Actor - Crayola Circles French Montana & Max B - Wave Gods 2: Cosmo Brothers Kehlani - Kehlani Rosco P. Coldchain & Nicholas Craven - Play With Something Safe Fcg heem - hood bluez Reason - Moving Towards Love_Pink Crimeapple - Beemer on Broadway Chef boy - Cheat Code CK the Spitta - Strictly 4 The Underground Montana 700 - Sadetra Son Sada Baby - lost tapes 3 Nasaan - Method Acting Warhol.ss and B6 - I Can't Feel My Face Slime Get Em - King Pin YunginSoSleaze and Bossland Chris - Penthouse Politics Adé - Always Love Lil Jairmy - I Couldn't Wait The Kid Laroi - before I forget deluxe Akon - Beautiful Day Shordie Shordie - More Than Music 3 Nems & Ron Browz - I Should Boom You Vax - Blue Dawn Chuuwee - And Loathing Deko - FL mixtape Myaap - Pixie Dust Bluehill Bill & Tremendiss - Blue Tears B-legit & Andre Nickatina - Put That On The Gooch Qire Snow & Thelonious Martin - For Memory Dj Muggs & HeartBreak JC - 5th Ave Xoshame - One of a kind Stanclickin - at ease 5 Billy Danze - The Answer Guvna B - This Bed I Made Trueno - turr4zo Currensy & Wiz Khalifa - Roofless Records For Drop Tops Disc 2 Gucci Mane - Hard To Kill (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

    33 min
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