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Best New Music This Week: Ayra Starr Drops The Highly Anticipated “Where Do We Go,” Omarion Releases "Fantasy," Isaiah Falls, And More

Today’s list includes ‘BIG MAMA’ from Flying Lotus, and a collaboration between Ama and Brent Faiyaz titled “Need It Bad.”
Best New Music This Week: Ayra Starr Drops The Highly Anticipated “Where Do We Go,” Omarion Releases "Fantasy," Isaiah Falls, And More
By Okla Jones · Updated March 6, 2026
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Happy Friday, folks. This week, there’s a whole lot of R&B to listen to ahead of the weekend—so strap in, and get ready for the ride.

Today, the Afrobeats star (no pun intended) Ayra Starr releases her brand new single “Where Do We Go,” just in time for the fall. Also, the multitalented Flying Lotus unveils his new EP titled BIG MAMA, singer Omarion is back with “fantasy” and Isaiah Falls drops “TABOO.” Our list also includes music from Nia Smith, Ama, and more.

Take a look at this week’s best new releases below.

Omarion – “fastasy”

Listen to “fantasy” HERE.

Best New Music This Week: Ayra Starr Drops The Highly Anticipated “Where Do We Go,” Omarion Releases "Fantasy," Isaiah Falls, And More
Flying Lotus – ‘BIG MAMA’

Stream the EP BIG MAMA HERE.

Best New Music This Week: Ayra Starr Drops The Highly Anticipated “Where Do We Go,” Omarion Releases "Fantasy," Isaiah Falls, And More
Ayra Starr – “Where Do We Go”

Check out “Where Do We Go” HERE.

Best New Music This Week: Ayra Starr Drops The Highly Anticipated “Where Do We Go,” Omarion Releases "Fantasy," Isaiah Falls, And More
Nia Smith ft. DESTIN CONRAD – “Tough”

Hear the record “Tough” HERE.

Best New Music This Week: Ayra Starr Drops The Highly Anticipated “Where Do We Go,” Omarion Releases "Fantasy," Isaiah Falls, And More
Isaiah Falls – “TABOO”

Listen to “TABOO” from Isaiah Falls HERE.

Best New Music This Week: Ayra Starr Drops The Highly Anticipated “Where Do We Go,” Omarion Releases "Fantasy," Isaiah Falls, And More
Ama ft. Brent Faiyaz – “Need It Bad”

Check out “Need It Bad” HERE.

Best New Music This Week: Ayra Starr Drops The Highly Anticipated “Where Do We Go,” Omarion Releases "Fantasy," Isaiah Falls, And More

TOPICS:  New Music Friday