New Music Friday: Cardi B, Davido, Fat Joe, and More Release New Tracks

A wide array of hip-hop and R&B artists, including Cardi B, Davido, and Jadakiss, released new music on July 31, 2026, as part of a coordinated wave of New Music Friday drops. According to VIBE, the release cycle featured 50 different projects and singles spanning various sub-genres of urban music.

The releases include a mix of high-profile commercial singles and niche underground projects. VIBE identified several major artists contributing to the date’s output, including Rod Wave, Ari Lennox, and Fat Joe.

Major Hip-Hop and R&B Releases for July 31

The July 31 release slate is headlined by established figures across the rap and soul spectrum. VIBE listed Cardi B and Jadakiss among the primary artists debuting new sounds. The list also features prominent voices in the R&B space, such as Ari Lennox and Davido.

Other notable artists releasing music on this date include:

• Rap and Hip-Hop: 38 Spesh, Fat Joe, Stove God Cooks, Rapsody, and Westside Gunn.
• R&B and Soul: Ari Lennox, Arin Ray, and October London.
• International and Afrobeats: Davido, Asake, and BNXN.

Diverse Genre Contributions and Collaborations

The volume of releases indicates a broad industry push across multiple styles. According to the VIBE report, the list includes contributions from veteran producers and lyricists such as 9th Wonder, DJ Battlecat, and Inspectah Deck.

The release cycle also highlights a range of emerging and established voices across different regional sounds. VIBE cited artists such as Tee Grizzley, Rich The Kid, and Trippie Redd as part of the 50 releases available for playlists.

The diversity of the July 31 drop is further evidenced by the inclusion of artists like Lous and The Yakuza and Yuki Chiba, indicating a global reach to the New Music Friday curation.

Full List of Participating Artists

VIBE detailed a comprehensive list of artists releasing music on July 31, 2026. The contributors include:

• 38 Spesh, 4Fargo, 9th Wonder, Ari Lennox, Arin Ray, Asake, Battlecat, BBYKobe, BNXN, Candiace, Cardi B, Chance The Rapper, dave east, davido, Destin Conrad, DJ Battlecat, Elmiene, EZ Mil, FAVE, French Montana, Harry Fraud, Homeboy Sandman, honey bxby, Inspectah Deck, Jack Splash, Jacquees, Jadakiss, Jae Stephens, Jenevieve, Johnny Venus, Jon Keith, Karrahbooo, Kurupt, Lil Twist, Lous and The Yakuza, Marco Plus, MGK, Moliy, N3WYRKLA, Nappy Roots, October London, Odeal, Plaqueboymax, Pynk Beard, Rapsody, Ray Vaughn, Rich The Kid, Rome Streetz, Russ, Seyi Vibez, Skilla Baby, Stove God Cooks, Tee Grizzley, The Musalini, Tony Shhnow, Too Short, Trippie Redd, Ty Dolla $ign, Valerie June, Vory, Wale, Westside Gunn, Yuki Chiba, and Zo Trapalot.