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May 19, 2026

• Chris Brown's Latest Album 'Brown': Here Are the First Week Numbers | Complex
Here are the first-week numbers for Chris Brown's latest ...

• Drake's Concept Art For "ICEMAN" Surfaces After Release Date Reveal | HotNewHipHop
Drake will be releasing his highly anticipated album, "ICEMAN," on Friday, May 15, following months of excitement.

• Dr*gs R Bad - Album by Lucki | HotNewHipHop
Lucki shares a new album that solidifies his rise in modern hip-hop.

• The Black Keys: Peaches! [Album Review] | The Fire Note
Peaches! The Black Keys — 2026 ReleasedMay 1 LabelEasy Eye Sound/Warner Records Produced ByDan Auerbach & Patrick Carney Runtime45 min / 10

• Fortworth - Song by Drake featuring PARTYNEXTDOOR | HotNewHipHop
On the album "HABIBTI," Drake delivered a gorgeous ballad called "Fortworth," which features his right-hand man, PARTYNEXTDOOR.

• From Palestine to Habibti, Drake’s Arab references across his new album trilogy explained | The National
Mixed with rap feuds, confessionals, club records and late-night brooding, running through them are plenty of lyrical references to the region’s culture

• HABIBTI - Album by Drake | HotNewHipHop
Drake shocked fans with a triple-album release, and one of those projects is "HABIBTI," clocking in at 11 tracks.

• Dr*gs R Bad by Lucki - Resident Music | www.resident-music.com
Straight from the backseat of a tinted SUV and into the headphones of every die-hard fan from the West Side to the coast, LUCKI returns with Dr*gs R Bad—a title that’s half-ironic, half-exhausted, and 100% Tune. This isn't a PSA; it’s a high-speed, low-pass filtered look at a life where the designer denim is heavy and the heart is even heavier. Drowning in those signature ethereal, space-trap melodies that sound like a 4:00 AM fever dream, LUCKI trades his usual nonchalance for a raw, "out of luck" transparency that reminds his cult following why he’s the undisputed king of the heartbreak flex. It’s the soundtrack for the late-night drives and the "everything’s a movie" lifestyle where the credits are starting to blur, proving once again that nobody captures the beautiful, nihilistic chaos of the climb quite like Neptune.

• Drake: MAID OF HONOUR | Pitchfork
Read Alphonse Pierre’s review of the album.

• Kendrick, Canada, extra albums and more: takeaways from Drake's Iceman | CBC Music | CBC
A breakdown of the standout moments from Drake's massive triple-album drop, from reigniting feuds to reuniting with allies.

• "Oubliez-moi" : Jul annonce un nouvel album dont la sortie est prévue le 15 mai prochain | BFMTV
VIDÉO - "Oubliez-moi" : Jul annonce un nouvel album dont la sortie est prévue le 15 mai prochain

• Tank Defends Chris Brown After Pitchfork Gives New Album 1.3 Rating | Complex
R&B singer Tank fired back at Pitchfork after the outlet ...

• Drake Posts Old Reviews of 'Take Care' After Three New Albums Drop | Complex
Drake has posted old fans critiquing his 2011 album 'Take...

• Aldous Harding, 'Train On The Island' Album Review | Paste
Paste Magazine is your source for the best music, movies, TV, comedy, videogames, books, comics, craft beer, politics and more. Discover your favorite albums and films.

• Lykke Li liefert mit „The Afterparty“ einen poppigen Abgesang auf die Welt | fm4.ORF.at
Oft hat die schwedische Sängerin es angekündigt, diesmal scheint es wirklich zu stimmen: Das neue Album „The Afterparty“ wird das letzte unter dem Namen Lykke Li sein. Dementsprechend behandelt es Trauer und Verlust und ist ein poppiger Abgesang an die Jugend und die brennende Welt um uns.

• Lykke Li - Lucky Again | The Current
Today’s Song of the Day is “Lucky Again” from Lykke Li’s album The Afterparty, out now.

• 'It's going to be a Drake summer': Reactions pour in on Iceman's triple-album drop | CBC News | CBC
Drake fans in Toronto and around the world were treated to not one but three "frozen" treats on Friday. The Toronto rapper delivered his highly anticipated album Iceman as promised at midnight — but then stunned fans by simultaneously dropping two additional albums, Habibti and Maid of Honour.

• “IceMan”: Drake’s Upcoming 26th Studio Album | The Morgan PawPrint
“I’ve seen his posts in the past about the album, and the posts had me waiting,” said Matteo Maldonado, who is both a freshman at the Morgan School and an avid Drake fan.  With almost 200 billion streams across all platforms, Drake has finally announced that he will be releasing a new album, “IceMan”, on...

• Major Brands Imitate Drake’s ‘Iceman’ Ice Installation in Promos | Complex
Drake's 'Iceman' is coming out soon, so brands like Coors...

• Everything we know about Drake's new album 'ICEMAN' | The FADER
Drake will release his 9th studio album on May 15. Here's what we know about ICEMAN so far.

• Drake's 'Iceman' Trilogy Turns 'Not Like Us' Inside Out | Rolling Stone Australia | May 18, 2026, 9:29 p.m.
Drake turns Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" victory inside out with a statement of purpose that stands against rigid ideas of authenticity.

• WATCH: Stephen Sanchez Breaks Down His New Album 'LOVE, LOVE, LOVE' - popdust | Popdust | May 18, 2026, 7:55 p.m.
Stephen Sanchez joins Jordan Edwards on How Music is Made to break down his 1960s-inspired sophomore album "LOVE, LOVE, LOVE" and collaborating with Max Martin.

• All of Drake’s Albums Ranked From Worst to Best: Critics’ Picks | Billboard | May 18, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Dating back to his debut mixtape, 'Room for Improvement,' Billboard ranks Drake's projects.

• 'It's kind of a no-brainer': Why pop band MUNA is tackling politics on album 'Dancing on the Wall' | WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News Source | May 18, 2026, 4:05 p.m.
“Dancing on the Wall” is a departure from MUNA’s previous work, trading the sunshine-y pop instrumentals, country influences and sweeping ballads of their self-titled album for gritty, atmospheric tracks influenced by 1990s punk and rave scenes.

• Ikkimels „Poppstar“: Wenn Provokation plötzlich Pop-Regel wird | brandaktuell | Brandaktuell - Nachrichten aus allen Bereichen | May 16, 2026, 5:49 p.m.
Ikkimel veröffentlicht „Poppstar“ und dreht Rollenbilder so konsequent um, dass man über Provokation hinaus auf die Popkultur schauen muss.

• Drake Is Still Chasing Ghosts on His Three-Album Megadrop | Consequence | May 16, 2026, 2:45 p.m.
Drake spends three albums — Iceman, Maid of Honour, and Habibti — reliving old glories, revisiting old grudges, and insisting he emerged from the Kendrick Lamar feud untouched. Read our full review.

• THREE ALBUMS??? Unserious ‘ICEMAN’ Drake Returns With Comeback 3-Pack Of Baffling Tracks, Sends Internet Into Hilarious Drizzy Tizzy | Bossip | May 15, 2026, 11:51 p.m.
Press play on 'ICEMAN' and enjoy the funniest tweets, memes, videos, and more from Drake's 3-album release night

• Drake’s ‘Iceman’ Is Exactly the Fun and Vindictive Comeback Record He Needed: Album Review | Variety | May 15, 2026, 9:09 p.m.
Drake returns to settle scores on his ninth album 'Iceman,' released along with two suprise records 'Habibti' and 'Maid of Honour.'

• LUCKI - Dr*gs R Bad (Album Review) | Ratings Game Music | May 15, 2026, 7:36 p.m.
LUCKI’s "Dr*gs R Bad" blends hypnotic production, hazy trap vibes, melodic flows, and effortless confidence across the project

• We Have Now Entered 'PLANET FROG' | CABBAGES | May 15, 2026, 7:19 p.m.
Thoughts on the latest from Action Bronson, the use of generative AI, and the state of the hip-hop underground.

• Column | Who asked for this much Drake? | Washington Post | May 15, 2026, 7:09 p.m.
With an overwhelming 43-track release, Drake spreads himself — and his grievance — thin. But it’s hard to argue the rap world has moved on either.

• Drake Drops 3 New Albums, 'Iceman,' 'Habibti,' & "Maid Of Honour' | Hot97 | May 15, 2026, 6:43 a.m.
Drake's ICEMAN rollout concludes with the surprise release of 3 new albums. 43 new songs across 3 albums, titled Habibti, and Maid of Honour.

• Aubrey Graham releases 3 albums at once: Iceman, Maid of Honour, Habibti drop May 15 | Art Threat | May 15, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Aubrey Graham just shocked the music world by releasing three full albums simultaneously at midnight on May 15, 2026. The Toronto rapper dropped ICEMAN, Maid of Honour, and Habibti in one historic moment. This is the first time any artist has delivered this magnitude of a simultaneous release. 🔥 Quick Facts Total Tracks: 43 new…

• Drake Reveals That His Father Has Cancer on 'Iceman' Track | Rolling Stone Australia | May 15, 2026, 5:05 a.m.
Drake opens up about his father's battle with cancer on his new album 'Iceman', which he released earlier today.

• Drake Returns With Three New Albums as ‘Iceman,’ ‘Maid of Honour’ & ‘Habibti’ Arrive: Stream Them Now | Billboard | May 15, 2026, 4:01 a.m.
Drake is back. The OVO rapper returned on Friday (May 15) with his new 'Iceman' album.

• Lil Shine – “Get Rich or Die Sippin’” review | Legends Will Never Die | May 15, 2026, 4 a.m.
Lil Shine is a 21 year old recording artist from Minneapolis, Minnesota who introduced himself off his first couple of extended plays Sh!ne & Heavenly Ascension respect…

• Drake Rounds Out a Triple Album Drop With 'MAID OF HONOUR,' Which Features a Family Tribute | HYPEBEAST | May 15, 2026, 3:35 a.m.
Featuring guest appearances from Central Cee, Sexyy Red, and more.

• Lil Shine's 'Get Rich Or Die Sippin'' Review: A Pluggnb Send-Off Four Days Before Federal Sentencing | Signed | May 15, 2026, midnight
Lil Shine dropped his third album the same week he's set to be sentenced on federal wire fraud and identity theft charges. The music holds up. The timing makes it heavier than it has any right to be.

• (+) Tobias Sten om draumen, turnélivet og «Heimakjær» | vestavindsveio | May 13, 2026, 1:21 p.m.
Tobias Sten er aktuell med nytt album og tett turnéliv. No fortel han om kvile, låtskriving og livet på vegen.

• Neue Deutsche Derbheit: „Poppstar“ Ikkimel und der „Fotzenrap“ | Die Presse | May 13, 2026, 11:57 a.m.
Deutsche Rapperinnen deuten die schlimmsten Diffamierungen derzeit nach Kräften um. Nicht zum ersten Mal – nur hören diesmal alle hin.

• Young The Giant Break Down Every Song On ‘Victory Garden’ | Blunt Magazine | May 12, 2026, 6:37 a.m.
Young The Giant discusses every track on ‘Victory Garden’, breaking down the stories, emotions, and moments behind the new album.

• Aldous Harding debuts new single "Coats" | Northern Transmissions | May 6, 2026, 3:33 p.m.
Aldous Harding debuts new single "Coats." The track is off the artist's forthcoming album Train on the Island, available May 8 via 4AD

• Everything We Know About Drake’s ‘Iceman’ Album | Billboard | April 29, 2026, 8:18 p.m.
Drake released his "What Did I Miss" single to begin the rollout of his new 'Iceman' album which the 6 God says is "coming soon."

• Jul dévoile la tracklist de "Oubliez moi" avec un seul feat ! | Generations | April 21, 2026, 12:45 p.m.
A moins d'un mois de la sortie du prochain album de Jul, le projet se dévoile petit à petit, et le marseillais vient de nous sortir la tracklist.

• Jul annonce la sortie en mai de son 26e album studio : "Oubliez-moi" | Made in Marseille | April 20, 2026, 9:50 a.m.
Le rappeur marseillais Jul a dévoilé la pochette de son nouvel album, "Oubliez-moi", attendu le 15 mai prochain. Un projet disponible en...