Ariana Grande, aespa and Labrinth Lead New Music Friday With 2 Albums and 1 New Project
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Updated · Billboard · May 29
Ariana Grande, aespa and Labrinth Lead New Music Friday With 2 Albums and 1 New Project
13 articles · Updated · Billboard · May 29
Ariana Grande’s “hate that i made you love me” topped Billboard’s New Music Friday picks, extending the rollout for her upcoming album petal after the single debuted earlier Thursday.
aespa also landed among the week’s marquee releases with LEMONADE, the K-pop group’s 2nd studio album and first full-length in 2 years, featuring guests including G-DRAGON, Ty Dolla $ign and Becky G.
Labrinth arrived with Cosmic Opera Act II as Euphoria’s 3rd season heads to its May 31 finale, filling a gap after he said he pulled his music from the show over alleged mistreatment.
The broader release slate included Latto’s 18-track Big Mama, Los Enanitos Verdes’ 15-song tribute album EV+, and new projects or singles from Jungle, Violet Grohl, Jay Wheeler and Skrillex.
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