Welcome to another electrifying edition of What’s Going On, Biff Bam Pop’s weekly new music roundup. From heart-wrenching ballads with a message to club-ready bangers, we’ve curated a selection of tracks that demand your attention. Whether you’re a casual listener or a hardcore music fan, we’ve got you covered with the hottest tunes to soundtrack your week. As always, if you dig what you hear, be sure to stream and follow the artists.
Doechii – The self-professed “Swamp Princess” Doechii is back with “Alter Ego,” her first new release of 2024. The single sees Doechii teaming up with JT, the “City Cinderella” and one-half of the multi-platinum rap duo City Girls. “Alter Ego” has a club-ready sound, blending elements of hip-hop and house together with ease. The Florida rapper-singer has dubbed the sound “editorial rap.” Explaining what that means, Doechii states: “I accidentally created my own genre with this one… this record doesn’t sound like anything out right now. I’m so excited for y’all to experience this song, this visual, and this ERA with me!” As the weather starts to get warmer, expect to hear this soundtracking your spring and summer.
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Listen to Doechii’s new single “Alter Ego” ft. JT below.
King Cruff – Canadian-Jamaican artist King Cruff mesmerized audiences worldwide with “FALLBACK” featuring Runkus and now he’s back with another hot collaboration. Cruff’s new single “LINGO” sees him teaming up with Nigerian-Canadian artist Solo YT. His latest release on Tuff Gong Collective/Universal Music Canada pairs the irresistible hybrid of dancehall and Afrobeats against lyrics that showcase King Cruff’s depth. How did this collaboration come about? Solo YT is a very close friend of mine and when we get on a track, our ideas just meld together,” shares King Cruff. “I always enjoy making music that has an unexpected edge to it. If there’s conflict or contrast in the track, even better. I love it when you hear a sound or lyric after multiple listens that surprises you and lets you look at it with a whole new perspective.”
Listen to King Cruff’s new single “LINGO” ft. Solo YT below.
Shenseea – Jamaican sensation Shenseea dazzles once again with her latest single “Die For You.” With her distinctive blend of dancehall rhythms and catchy pop-friendly melodies, Shenseea delivers a passionate banger. “Die For You” showcases her dynamic vocal range and lyrical prowess, captivating listeners with its infectious energy and confessional lyrics. As she continues to break boundaries in the music industry, Shenseea proves why her star power continues to rise with each new release. This track is sure to ignite dance floors worldwide and serves as another great teaser for what listeners can expect from Shenseea’s forthcoming sophomore album.
Listen to Shenseea’s new single “Die For You” below.
Tom Walker – BRIT-award-winning crooner Tom Walker is out now with a powerful ballad benefitting a great cause. Walker partnered with suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) for the release of his powerful ballad “Lifeline.” In light of the sobering statistic that one in five people will have suicidal thoughts in their lifetime, “Lifeline” handles the exploration of the struggles of mental health and the importance of reaching out with care. Quickly gaining a reputation as one of the UK’s most thoughtful singers and after racking up over four billion global streams, Walker is readying his forthcoming new studio album I Am for release later this year.
Speaking on the track, Tom Walker states: “Me and my friends lost one of our own suddenly and unexpectedly. It’s difficult to process grief. I felt we were all asking ourselves ‘what could I have done? What could I have said? What could have been done differently?’ Sometimes people make choices that are beyond your control and it’s hard to help someone who isn’t reaching out. My hope is that maybe by writing a song like this that addresses the stigma behind mental health, it might persuade people to think twice and ask for a helping hand when they’re really struggling. CALM is an amazing charity who help people when things get too much. I’m keen to spread the word about their amazing work in any way that I can.”
Listen to Tom Walker’s new single “Lifeline” below.
Josh Ross – Rising Canadian country star Josh Ross is out now with his new EP Complicated. Released via Universal Music Canada, the 8-song project is home to new songs “Tell Me A Lie,” “Complicated,” “She Don’t Smoke” and “Burn Back.” The breakthrough artist who is now making major waves in both Canada and the United States took a personal approach with the new EP, co-writing seven of the eight songs. Talking about the new project, Ross says: “I’ve been waiting to share this body of work with all of you. I’m a complicated person, and these songs reflect the last few years of my life. I’ve been inspired by a lot of different types of music, but country has such a traditional style of storytelling and the meaning behind a lyric stands true. My goal was to allow people to see all the different sides of me. I hope everyone finds a story in these songs they can relate to.”
Watch the live video of Josh Ross’ “Single Again” below.
