04/17/26 - 04/24/26 | Benny the Butcher, BNYX, ShittyBoyz, Desiigner, & More

Stay locked in with Friday to Friday, your weekly hip-hop and rap roundup covering the hottest releases from April 17–24. Jacob is joined by Detroit producer Gav (Lunar G) and Twin Cities artist/producer Terry V to break down the latest drops, including standout projects like Benny the Butcher & Fuego Base – Ashes in the Safe, BandGang Lonnie Bands – Medicinal Use Only, and Desiigner – I I Deluxe. This episode dives deep into gritty boom bap, Detroit vibes, experimental trap, and everything in between. The crew shares their top picks, reacts to new sounds, and debates a major question in today’s rap scene: why are copycat flows more accepted now than ever? Plus, we highlight dope singles, underground gems like Moldhands, and upcoming releases you need on your radar. If you’re looking to stay up-to-date with hip-hop drops, discover new artists, and hear real conversations from the perspective of engineers and producers—this is the podcast for you. 🎧 Tap in for honest takes, music recommendations, and weekly rap insights. #HipHop2026 #RapReleases #NewMusicFriday #UndergroundHipHop #MusicPodcast __________________________________________________

Full list of releases from this week: BandGang Lonnie Bands & Cornfed Ted - Medicinal Use Only Benny the Butcher & Fuego Base - Ashes In The Safe Adrian Younge - Younger Kuru - Backstage Hologram Khaki Kid - Girl Bites Dog Tezzus & diamond - UY Scutti Boyz Desiigner - ii Deluxe Red Cafe - Once In A Red Moon Mike Shabb - Hood Olympics 2 Stu Bangas & A.G. - Selfy Flee Lord - Everything I Never Said Tony Yayo - The 4:20 Tape Don Ready - It Must Be God Yhapojj - Dead Rap Cdot Honcho - H6 PayGotti - While Y'all Wait Narcy - To Be An Arab Natural Elements - Alignment Tokischa - Amor & Droga Flying Lotus - 1983 - instrumental project Lulrose - Rose vol. 3 Melodownz - Bron Chuck D and John Densmore as Dope - No Country For Old Men Blu and Exile - Time Heals Everything Sir Michael Rocks - Rocks, Paper, Scissors Shittyboyz - Timeout (single) BNYX & Quavo - Huncho Step (single) Moldhands - Flash (single) ShittyBoyz - Timeout (single) Whiterosemoxie - Rav3 (single)