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The wait is finally over after Travis Scott and Post Malone released their highly anticipated albums, Utopia and Austin, respectively. But there’s even more summer hot drops today, so keep reading to discover your favorite.  

Tarvis Scott — Utopia

Travis Scott is a master at keeping us on our toes, and this time, he’s got us buzzing with excitement over his album Utopia. After months of teasing and five years since his latest album Astroworld in 2018, we are finally able to explore the unique soundscapes of his newest project.

This week, we got a lot of news from him as his performance at the Giza pyramids was canceled, and he announced his mysterious film titled ‘Circus Maximus’, co-directed by five renowned film directors, including the well-known Gaspar Noé. Just like Travis Scott, Noé fearlessly pushes the boundaries of art and creativity, promising an immersive audio-visual experience. 

If that wasn’t enough, last week, Travis dropped his collab with none other than Bad Bunny and The Weeknd. Their track, ‘KPOP’, shows an explosive fusion of their signature styles, creating an irresistible groove that’s got everyone hitting the replay button.  

Kany Carcía & Carin León — ‘Te Lo Agradezco’

For the first time ever, the musical worlds of the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and the Mexican artist unites in a breathtaking collab. Their creation shows the perfect fusion of their voices and unique styles. 

Written by both artists, alongside the talented producers Rafa Arcaute from Argentina and Richi López from Colombia, the song delves into the emotional tale of a love that has come to an end . With a powerful regional Mexican touch, the lyrics will resonate with anyone who has experienced the aftermath of a failed relationship; thanking, after all, that is over. 

Kim Petras, Danna Paola & Sofia Reyes — ‘tqum’ Remix

Not so long ago, Sofia Reyes revealed at Los Premios Juventud 2023 that Kim Petras would be joining her and Danna Paola for the remix of their song ‘tqum’. This is Kim’s first time collaborating with Latin artists. 

‘tqm’ is a popular way to say ‘te quiero mucho’ in Mexico, and its translation would be something like ‘I like you very much’. Danna and Sofia’s ‘tqum’ would be translated as ‘I like you a lot’, in an informal way. 

The song captures the essence of nostalgia for past loves, which resurfaces when one travels on a plane. Of course, Kim’s enchanting presence adds a special and unique touch to the song. 

Post Malone — Austin

It’s been a bit more than a year since Post Malone released his fourth studio album, Twelve Carat Toothache, on June 3, 2022. Written surrounded by the Malibu landscapes, the album was the result to the unease he experienced during the 2020 lockdown. 

Born as Austin Richard Post, the rapper decided to name his latest album with his own name. Before the release of this 17-track project, his singles ‘Chemical’, ‘Mourning’, and ‘Overdrive’ charted at number 13, 36, and 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, respectively. 

Back on May 16, Post Malone posted on Instagram the announcement of his album Austin , with the caption:

      proud to announce my new album titled “Austin” dropping on July 28th 🥹
this whole deal has been one of the most challenging, rewarding, and exciting records I’ve worked on. i feel it captures who i am as a man and as an artist in this moment. thank y’all so much for your patience, and thank you for being there with me in my hardest times. i love y’all so much, and am ready to f*cking party with y’all. cheers, and keep spreading love💕🍻 -Austin»

Ramon Vega & Christian Nodal — ‘dEsANiMaO :(‘

In this collab, a bit more pop-ish for Nodal, the song expresses the frustration and sadness in a one-sided relationship where he constantly feels blamed and ignored. He longs for the other person’s acknowledgement and wishes they would see their own mistakes. Despite trying to reach out, he feels blocked and demotivated, a simple gesture from them to bridge the distance between them is desired. 

Offset & Cardi B — ‘Jealousy’

The husband and wife duo have joined forces once again for their sixth collaboration. Offset has already released two tracks in 2023, ‘2 Live’ featuring Hit-Boy and ‘TBS’ featuring R-Mean and Scott Storch. This new track becomes his third release of the year. 

Offset’s first appearance on one of Cardi’s songs was back in 2017 when he featured on ‘Lick’ for her Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 2 album. 

Carly Rae Jepsen — The Loveliest Time

In 2022, the ‘Call Me Maybe’ singer had The Loneliest Time, but the Canadian pop has made a triumphant return this week, seemingly having a much more pleasant and positive time with The Loveliest Time.

Carly joined forces with a talented lineup of producers, including John Hill, Patrik Berger, Rostam Batmanglij, Kyle Shearer, and others, to craft her latest album, which includes a diverse range of tracks, from the dreamy and ethereal ‘Aeroplanes’ to the catchy and danceable ‘Kamikaze’, and even the seductive ‘So Right’. 

Gucci Mane — ‘Woppenheimer’

Gucci Mane has always been one to please his fans, and he’s proving it once again. Last weekend, a nostalgic meme took the internet by storm, reminiscing about Guwop’s peak mixtape era back in 2009. The meme suggested that if we were still in that golden era, we would have been blessed with a project called ‘Woppenheimer’, tied to the success of a Christopher Nolan-directed blockbuster. 

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If it was ‘09, I know @gucci1017 would’ve dropped the tape today. #Oppenheimer pic.twitter.com/UJxmlxLtBp

— kya ✨🚀 (@kyaxcheeks) July 21, 2023

Well, Gucci heard the fans loud and clear, and today he delivers a surprise treat. Say hello to ‘Woppenheimer’, completed with the fan’s proposed cover art and all! However, instead of a full mixtape, he drops a single that’s sure to leave us wanting more. Nonetheless, it’s a generous move from the man himself, always willing to keep the nostalgia alive and give us a taste of that classic Gucci Mane vibe.