B87’s Weekend Heat Check: New Music You Need Right Now!
Written by b87fm on 09/20/2025
We’re loading up your playlists with the freshest drops and certified heat. Cardi B finally feeds the streets with her long-awaited sophomore album, Pardison Fontaine links with Timbaland for a track dripping with bounce, and Rick Ross delivers a record that feels like a prophecy. From albums to singles, here’s what you need in rotation this weekend:
🎶 Am I The Drama? – Cardi B (Album)
Seven years in the making, and Cardi B is back with Am I The Drama? — a 23-track project stacked with energy only Bardi can bring. Featuring bangers like “WAP” and “Imaginary Playerz,” this album is loud, unapologetic, and ready to soundtrack her upcoming February tour.
🎶 For Her 2 – Hunxho (Album)
Hunxho follows up his 2023 debut with For Her 2, a 16-track project featuring 21 Savage and Karri. Smooth melodies and raw emotion show Hunxho leveling up and staying in his lane.
🎶 Ghetto Heisman – Lefty Gunplay (Album)
Fresh off his standout moment on Kendrick Lamar’s GNX, Lefty Gunplay steps into the spotlight with Ghetto Heisman. With LA’s music scene blazing right now, this album feels like a statement drop.
🎶 Shut Me Up – Russ & Big Sean (Single)
Russ and Big Sean team up for “Shut Me Up,” and it’s exactly what you expect — sharp bars, grown-man talk, and some healing energy wrapped in one.
🎶 No Exes – Pardison Fontaine (Single)
Pardi links with Timbaland for “No Exes,” a track with bounce, soul, and just enough edge to remind you why his pen game stays unmatched.
🎶 Badman Generation – Slick Rick & Idris Elba (Single)
The Ruler teams up with Idris Elba for “Badman Generation,” blending storytelling, star power, and cinematic visuals from director Meji Alabi. A true cross-generational flex.
🎶 Kiss of Judas – Rick Ross & Etana (Single)
Rozay and Etana turn betrayal into art on “Kiss of Judas.” It’s less a song and more a revelation, with both artists delivering raw pain and power.
🎶 The One – Gabriel Jacoby (Single)
Gabriel brings funk, fire, and confidence with “The One,” a groove-heavy joint that feels like Tampa nightlife bottled into a record.
🎶 Mount Pleasant – Armani White (EP)
Philly’s Armani White continues to flip life into music with Mount Pleasant. Real moments, real energy — and proof he’s one of the most versatile voices out right now.
Armani White is making moves again with “Mount Pleasant.” Known for transforming real-life moments into songs that hit, he’s giving fans something to talk about before they even hear it. Philly’s own is proving once again why everyone’s eyes stay on him.
