This Week's Must-Hear Music: Drake, Shakira, Gracie Abrams, and More
New music releases: From Drake’s ICEMAN to Shakira’s FIFA anthem to Gracie Abrams, everything to add to your playlist
Hindustan Times
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This week features major music releases, including Drake's highly anticipated album 'ICEMAN,' Shakira and Burna Boy's FIFA anthem 'Dai Dai,' and Gracie Abrams' emotional single 'Hit The Wall.' Each release showcases diverse genres, from introspective rap to vibrant K-pop, reflecting the evolving landscape of contemporary music.
- 01Drake's album 'ICEMAN' features introspective lyrics about fame and emotional exhaustion, alongside two surprise projects: 'All on Habibti' and 'Maid of Honour.'
- 02Shakira and Burna Boy's FIFA anthem 'Dai Dai' blends Latin pop and Afrobeats, with royalties supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
- 03Gracie Abrams' 'Hit The Wall' explores themes of heartbreak and self-doubt, offering a glimpse into her upcoming album 'Daughter from Hell.'
- 04Lady Gaga's 'Apple Music Live: MAYHEM Requiem' transforms her live performances into a cinematic audio experience with dark pop opera elements.
- 05K-pop group NMIXX's 'Heavy Serenade' showcases their genre-mixing sound with orchestral and bass-heavy elements, while BoyNextDoor's 'ddok ddok ddok' delivers a playful hip-hop vibe.
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This week in music brings a wave of exciting new releases across various genres. Drake has finally dropped his much-anticipated album, ICEMAN, which features emotionally charged storytelling and introspective lyrics about fame and isolation. Alongside this, he surprised fans with two additional projects, All on Habibti and Maid of Honour. Shakira and Burna Boy have teamed up for Dai Dai, the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, blending Latin pop and Afrobeats while supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. Gracie Abrams continues her exploration of emotional themes with Hit The Wall, a deeply personal track that hints at her upcoming album, Daughter from Hell. Lady Gaga's Apple Music Live: MAYHEM Requiem turns her recent performances into a theatrical audio experience, while Martin Garrix and Ed Sheeran's collaboration, Repeat It, offers a catchy dance-pop anthem. K-pop also shines this week with aespa and G-Dragon's unexpected collaboration, WDA, and NMIXX's bold comeback track, Heavy Serenade, showcasing their signature sound.
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