It's impossible to be across all the new music out each Friday. Luckily, PAPER is here to help you out: each week, we round up 10 of our favorite new songs from artists — emerging and established — to soundtrack your life. From the surreal to the sublime, these songs cover every corner of the music world. The only criteria: they all have to absolutely rip.
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Joey Valence & Brae with Ayesha Erotica - “THE BADDEST (Badder Remix)”
Pennsylvania rappers Joey Valence and Brae link with the un-retired Ayesha Erotica for this balls-to-the-wall, totally loony remix of “THE BADDEST.” Better than coffee.
Frost Children and SEBii - “Boss Baby”
Typically synapse-frying bubblegum pop from Frost Children and Shanghai producer SEBii, who turn a meme-y conceit into a totally invigorating heater.
Jasmine.4.t - “Skin On Skin”
The latest signing to Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records, Jasmine.4.t’s new single recalls classic 2000s indie records, as well as the resolute folk emo of Camp Cope — a heart-on-sleeve track lit up by Jasmine’s pleading vocals.
Rauw Alejandro - “Déjame Entrar”
Rauw Alejandro returns with this slick, sun-bleached summertime reggaeton track, which finds the middle ground between winsome and unbothered.
Rob49 and Cardi B - “On Dat Money”
Cardi B continues her streak of impeccable guest verses with this extended feature on Rob49’s “On Dat Money,” a decidedly NSFW cameo that’s outrageously, brilliantly lewd.
Kim Deal - “Coast”
Kim Deal’s solo debut for 4AD is lush and breezy, a jangle track that luxuriates in its own low-key anthemics.
Dua Lipa - “Illusion - Logic1000 Remix”
A trip to the club for Dua courtesy of Berlin DJ Logic1000, who turns the marquee hit from Radical Optimism into a late-night floor-filler.
Porter Robinson - “Kitsune Maison Freestyle”
Porter Robinson’s latest singles have all been deeply weird and outlandish in a great way, and this gentle electro-pop song is no different, constantly oscillating between intensity and tenderness.
Tinashe and Chloë - “Nasty Girl Remix”
Chloë adds some vaudevillian flair to Tinashe’s viral summer hit, matching Tinashe’s freak with an enthusiastic, weird verse.
Kacy Hill - “Juliet”
Kacy Hill’s latest song blends the tones and textures of IDM with delicate indie-folk, resulting in an immersive, rich sound world.
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