This week were back with several new tracks showcase diverse themes and styles in hip-hop and R&B. Trev Rich releases a smooth summer hit, while Daz Dillinger delivers a laid-back vibe. Lupe Fiasco’s politically charged song encourages self-empowerment, and other artists like Blxst and Isaiah Rashad explore resilience and personal struggles, enriching the genre’s narrative.
Visuals of the week
Trev Rich – “After Hours”
The face of Colorado rap aka the Colorado, aka Trev Rich drops new heat for the summer with this auto-tune laden R&B bop. Like it or not Trev still has a choke hold on the Denver scene, and makes waves anytime he drops. This one is definitely a smooth tune to start off spring with.
Daz Dillinger – “Don’t Fucc Up My High”
This track appears on Daz Dillinger’s 4/20-themed album Mo’Weed 4 Sale, and the song itself carries a chilled-out vibe with a clear warning not to disrupt his peaceful state. The music video for “Don’t Fucc Up My High” was released in April 2026 as part of the promotional material for his new album.
Lupe Fiasco – “Crash Out”
“Crash Out” is a previously unreleased track from the Food & Liquor era, finally given an official release as the first single from Chill’s Spotlight Vol. 1. The politically charged lyric video urges listeners to wake up from social media scrolling and fake flexes in order to build real wealth and prioritize self-empowerment.
Blxst feat. Big Sad 1900 & Lori Perry – “Day After Day”
This single finds Grammy-nominated artist Blxst teaming up with Los Angeles rapper Big Sad 1900 to speak on resilience, the evolution of struggle, and the reality of challenges that persist even after making it out. The song also samples Lori Perry’s 1996 track “Up Against the Wind,” with her vocals featured on the chorus, while the official video brings its themes of persistence to life.
6LACK feat. 2 Chainz – “Sunday Again”
This silky new track features a “grown ‘n’ sexy” verse from 2 Chainz and serves as a single from 6LACK’s upcoming album, Love Is The New Gangsta. The Levi Turner-directed music video shows 6LACK and 2 Chainz surrounded by friends and family in a calm, close-knit environment that reflects the album’s central theme of love as a transformative force.
Isaiah Rashad – “Same Sh!t”
This raw lead single marks Isaiah Rashad’s first new music in five years and serves as the powerful introduction to his forthcoming album, It’s Been Awful. The psychologically intense music video finds the rapper trapped in a surreal nightmare, battling himself in an internal war that flashes between moments of luxury in Los Angeles and struggle in Chattanooga.
J. Cole – “Thankful I Made It This Far”
This deeply reflective track explores themes of surviving hard times, growing through pain, and finding gratitude in your journey, with a message that builds as the song progresses. It’s important to note that the description of the video includes a disclaimer stating this is an original, AI-assisted song created for entertainment purposes.
Albeez 4 Sheez featuring Lokana – “This Weed”
If you’re reading this before 4:20pm on 4/20/2026, The video hasn’t dropped yet, but veteran A-Co rep Albeez 4 Sheez links with budding singer Lokana for a weed laden jam.
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