New Music Friday Guide: Lil Baby, JENNIE, Dove Cameron, XG, Boys Noize and More

Lil Baby’s fifth album, Fresh, leads this week’s new releases, alongside a JENNIE single for the animated Netflix film STEPS, Dove Cameron’s debut album and Boys Noize’s first solo studio album in five years.

Last week, Billboard featured releases by Dominic Fike, Mariah Carey and Queens of the Stone Age.

Lil Baby, Fresh

Lil Baby follows WHAM, his third consecutive No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 last year, with Fresh. The title was inspired by his recent single “Dead Fresh,” which Pharrell produced. The song reached No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped Rhythmic Airplay.

Fresh contains 17 songs and features frequent collaborators Future, Young Thug and Rylo Rodriguez. — Kyle Denis

JENNIE, “Someone To Hold”

JENNIE’s disco-tinged pop single “Someone To Hold” comes from the upcoming musical comedy STEPS, which reimagines Cinderella from the stepsisters’ perspective. The song takes a more playful approach than her solo debut full-length. — L.H.

Dove Cameron, Final Girl

Final Girl is Dove Cameron’s debut full-length, more than a decade after she launched her career in Disney TV and film franchises, including voice roles. The album ranges from softer songs such as the pop ballad “Silver Screen Baby” and “Immortalized” to the uptempo dance-pop single “When In Rome” and the heavier “Skin On Bone.” — L.H.

Kings Of Leon, “Rose”

Kings Of Leon have released their 10th album, O My Beloved, their first self-produced album. It draws on the members’ families and upbringings. A press release describes the album as a “love letter” to the road that brought the band to this point. — L.H.

XG, “Depends”

Japanese girl group XG have released the electro-pop track “Depends” during their second world tour. The group, which debuted in 2022, released its first full-length, THE CORE – 核, in January. “Depends” moves from raps to high notes over metallic production. — L.H.

Rex Orange County, “Elvis (featuring Brendan Yates)”

British alternative artist Rex Orange County’s sixth album, Dream Fatigue, features Mustafa, Daniel Ceasar and Turnstile lead singer Brendan Yates. On “Elvis,” Rex sings about romantic nerves before Yates joins for a final verse and the two harmonize on the outro. — L.H.

Slayyyter, “Hey Boyyy”

Slayyyter will release wor$t man in america on Dec. 4, one month from now. The album is a counterpart to this year’s WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA and will contrast its perspectives and ideas. On the new single “Hey Boyyy,” Slayyyter sings about blushing and feeling nervous around someone. — L.H.

Boys Noize, 7LLVSION

Boys Noize has released 7LLVSION, his first solo studio album in five years. The 12-song album draws on EBM, punk, new wave and industrial music, with tracks including “Illusion,” “Hyytup” and “1+1+1.” Its collaborators include Brazilian funkeiro Adame DJ, post-Soviet electro-punk collective Locked Club, Argentine rapper TAICHU and German duo Brutalismus 3000.

The Iraqi-German producer, born Alex Ridha, previously remixed Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ 2024 score for Challengers and co-produced much of their 2025 Tron: Ares soundtrack. He also opened for and played with Nine Inch Nails on its Peel It Back run, released the collaborative album Nine Inch Noize and played two Coachella shows. Some called those shows among the best in the festival’s history.

Last month, Ridha and Skrillex revived their side project Dog Blood for a headlining set at Portola, where they teased new music. — Katie Bain

Jack Harlow, Sweet Action II

After releasing the blue-eyed-soul album Monica earlier this year, Jack Harlow returns with Sweet Action II, the official sequel to his 2020 Sweet Action EP. The earlier release included “Whats Poppin.” The new project draws on the ’90s in its exploration of romance and features Babyface on “Too Soon.” — K.D.

Source: Billboard