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Updated · Billboard · May 29
Ariana Grande, aespa and Labrinth Lead New Music Friday With 2 Albums and 1 New Project
Updated
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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