The music scene in 2025 is buzzing with fresh sounds and a constant stream of music projects from musicians worldwide. Whether it’s hip-hop, genre-bending experiments, bold statements and storytelling, or just providing fan service to supporters, here are the top four albums handpicked for you to stream this week.
Clipse – Let God Sort’Em Out
Rap duo and siblings Pusha T and Malice are back with a new album, “Let God Sort ‘Em Out”, after their split in 2010. The much-anticipated album embodies the long-missing essence of hip-hop, a project. Gangster rap bars marked by “culturally inappropriate” undertones that tell stories of the brothers’ personal losses (The Birds Don’t Sing), longevity (By The Grace of God, So Far Ahead), and wealth amassed by laying verses about the pyrex stove (So Be It, M.T.B.TT.F, Ace Trumpets, Chains and Whips).
Clipse is making a return to change the narrative of bland and soft raps; they twist and trade verses over gritty beats produced by Pharrell Williams. The 13-track rap album features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Nas, John Legend, Pharrell Williams, and Tyler the Creator, among others.
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Burna Boy – No Sign of Weakness
Burna Boy, the self-acclaimed African giant who has proven over time that he can stand twice as tall in the music industry, is telling listeners and doubters that he’s not slowing down anytime soon. His eighth studio album, “No Sign of Weakness,” is a testament to the self-belief and confidence he has cultivated through the highs and lows of his music career.
“Weakness doesn’t need permission to take over your life; it only needs space,” echoes on the second song (No Sign of Weakness), cautioning listeners who are becoming lethargic due to life’s pressures to fight against weakness.
The album experiments with Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, Lovers Rock, and Country. “No Sign of Weakness” isn’t just about stoicism; calm jams like “Come Gimme,” “Sweet Love,” and “Buy You Life” were included to cater to casual listeners. The album features 16 songs with collaborations from Travis Scott, Stromae, Mick Jagger, and Shaboozey.
Black Sherif – Iron Boy
It’s the energy and passion behind the voice of an unshaken artist who has mastered his craft that makes this album worthy of your time. “Iron Boy” is Blacko surpassing his debut album (The Villain I Never Was) to landing perfectly on his best work yet. With 15 stirring records and only two features, he assertively breaks the stigma of the sophomore album curse, defying the notion that new artists can’t surpass their top-charting debut projects. Standout songs like “Dreamer”, “Where Them Boyz”, “Sin City”, “Eye Open”, “Iron Boy”, and “Soma Obi” will have you putting the album on constant rotation until your ears plead for mercy. Long live Black Sherif, long live the Iron Boy.
Justin Bieber – SWAG
You can hear the tonal shift and different moods reverberating on the seventh album from Canadian singer Justin Bieber. On this 21-track surprise drop, Bieber genre-hops across R&B, pop-soul, and gospel tunes, featuring collaborations with Gunna, Sexyy Red, Cash Cobain, Lil B, Dijon, Eddie Benjamin, Marvin Winans, and comedian Druski (in interlude skits). “SWAG” may not be on par with his older body of work, but it harbors tunes that are great for fans of the pop star’s evolution. However, casual listeners may find it inconsistent and boring.
