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Another Friday means another stack of fresh releases competing for a spot on your New Music Friday playlists.

This week, Tyla continues building anticipation for her upcoming album with the irresistible “Is It Love,” while Clean Bandit and Biig Piig deliver an emotionally charged electronic collaboration. Elsewhere, Mark Robert Cash turns personal resilience into a powerful statement on “From The Gutter,” and music legends Chaka Khan and Snoop Dogg join forces for a groove-filled summer standout.

Whether you’re looking for something to dance to, reflect on or simply play on repeat, these are the tracks that caught our attention this week.

Tyla — “Is It Love”

Tyla continues the rollout for her forthcoming album APOP with “Is It Love,” a sleek, summer-ready single that blends pop, Afrobeats and R&B into an effortlessly addictive package. Built around questions of love, vulnerability and emotional risk, the track balances breezy production with Tyla’s magnetic vocal delivery, offering another strong glimpse into the world of her highly anticipated sophomore era.

Mark Robert Cash — “From The Gutter”

Mark Robert Cash channels resilience into “From The Gutter,” a bold and deeply personal anthem about overcoming doubt, rejection and adversity. Driven by gritty lyricism and an unshakable sense of self-belief, the track transforms hard-won experiences into a triumphant statement, cementing Cash’s knack for pairing vulnerability with conviction.

Clean Bandit — “I Don’t Wanna Hurt You”

Clean Bandit join forces with London-based Irish artist Biig Piig on “I Don’t Wanna Hurt You,” a polished electronic offering that explores emotional conflict without losing sight of the dancefloor. Pairing the trio’s signature production with Biig Piig’s cool, genre-fluid delivery, the track strikes a compelling balance between introspection and late-night escapism while marking a new chapter for Clean Bandit’s independent era.

Chaka Khan & Snoop Dogg — “Boogie’s In My Soul”

Chaka Khan and Snoop Dogg bring undeniable chemistry to “Boogie’s In My Soul,” a groove-driven collaboration that radiates warmth, charisma, and timeless star power. With Khan’s commanding vocals meeting Snoop’s effortless presence, the track feels tailor-made for summer playlists while serving as an exciting preview of the music icon’s next creative chapter.

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