This Friday features two major releases with full working Spotify players. We’ve also highlighted the key African albums arriving later this month.
Frequency of Love
Grammy-winning R&B star returns with a star-studded 22-track album featuring SZA, Bruno Mars, Bryson Tiller, Lucky Daye, Leon Thomas, Chlöe and her daughter Hazel. Sleek, confident and one of the strongest R&B releases of the fall.
QRÖMELIFE
Entirely executive produced by Pharrell Williams. Features Future, Offset, A$AP Rocky, Tyler, the Creator, Justin Timberlake, Lil Baby and T.I. A personal and polished next chapter from the Atlanta star.
Upcoming African Albums This Month
These highly anticipated African projects arrive later in October. Full Spotify album widgets will appear once they go live — for now we’ve added artist images so you can easily recognise them.
FOLA – 9
Sophomore album from one of the most exciting new voices in Nigerian music. Strong early singles including “it’s over”, “treat u right” and “fine ting”.
Fireboy DML – ZUKO!
One of the most awaited Afrobeats albums of the year. Fireboy continues to refine his smooth, emotional sound on this highly anticipated project.
Kizz Daniel – Radio Gidi
Star-studded project featuring Fola, BNXN, Seyi Vibez, Shatta Wale, Tinie Tempah, Qing Madi and more. Classic Kizz Daniel energy with major collabs.
Orchestra Baobab – Made in Sénégal
Legendary Senegalese band returns with a new album on Strut Records. Timeless Afro-Cuban and mbalax sounds from one of West Africa’s most iconic groups.
Final Word
October 2 focuses on Victoria Monét and Quavo, while African music has a strong stretch coming on the 9th and 16th. Pre-save the ones you want and stay tuned for full reviews once the albums drop.
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