Hot Tracks & Fresh Drops: Weekly Music Roundup (June 15–22, 2025)

It’s another stacked week for music fans as major stars, rising voices, and scene icons drop new heat. Whether you’re looking for fresh albums to stream front to back or singles to add to your playlist, here’s what’s buzzing from June 15–22, 2025 🎧:

🎵 New Albums

• Fred again.., Skepta, PlaqueBoyMax — Victory Lap
  The much-hyped collaboration finally lands, with UK grime and electronic fusion in full effect.
• Bruno Mars — Bonde Do Brunão
  Bruno goes global with Brazilian influences and infectious grooves.
• Erykah Badu & The Alchemist — Next To You
  Soul queen Erykah Badu links with Alchemist for a lush, genre-bending record.
• KAROL G — Tropicoqueta
  Latin pop superstar brings a fiery, tropical-inspired album for summer.
• Bas & The Hics — Melanchronica
  Blending introspective hip-hop and ethereal UK production.
• Keke Palmer — Just Keke
  Actress and singer drops a confident, polished R&B project.
• Biosphere — The Way of Time
  Ambient electronic textures for late-night vibes.
• Nightmares On Wax — Still Smokin.III
  Veteran producer returns with groovy downtempo and chillout cuts.
• Mount Kimbie — The Sunset Violent (Live In Heidelberg)
  A live twist on one of their most acclaimed works.
• SOPHIE — PRODUCT (Reissue)
  A reissue of the late artist’s groundbreaking collection, honoring her sonic legacy.
• Various Artists — Metallic Life Review
  A cutting-edge electronic and alt compilation pushing genre boundaries.

🎙️ Hot Singles

• Cardi B — “Outside”
  A fiery new anthem perfect for summer playlists.
• Ed Sheeran — “Drive” (From F1® The Movie)
  Stadium-ready, cinematic ballad tied to the new Formula 1 movie.
• Central Cee & Sexyy Red — “GUILT TRIPPIN”
  High-energy drill/pop collab lighting up the charts.
• Benson Boone — “Mr Electric Blue”
  Pop’s rising star delivers another emotionally-charged hit.
• HAIM — “All Over Me”
  A sleek, harmony-driven track that’s pure HAIM magic.
• Lola Young — “Not Like That Anymore”
  Soulful vocals meet sharp songwriting.
• Offset & JID — “Bodies”
  Atlanta meets Dreamville in this gritty, lyrical banger.
• PinkPantheress — “Close to You”
  A vibey slice of alt-pop with her signature light touch.
• Sombr — “we never dated”
  Viral TikTok hit breaking into mainstream streams.
• Neton Vega — “Qué Motor”
  High-octane Latin club track heating up the dancefloor.
• Aitch — “4”
  UK rapper keeps his hot streak alive.
• YUNGBLUD — “Ghosts”
  Anthemic and raw from the British rocker.
• Lorde — “Hammer”
  Her surprise single brings a darker, edgier vibe.
• SAMARA CYN — “backroads”
  Mellow R&B meets introspective lyricism.

🚀 Quick Take

With everything from Cardi B’s brash banger to Fred again..’s genre mashups, this week’s drops deliver something for every taste—pop, hip-hop, R&B, Latin, electronic, indie and more. Look for Bruno Mars and Erykah Badu to dominate album charts, while “GUILT TRIPPIN” and “Outside” make serious waves on streaming platforms.