Best New Music This Week: Alex Isley Releases “Westside,” Thundercat Connects With WILLOW On “Thundercat,” Samara Cyn And More

By Okla Jones · Updated March 13, 2026

Happy Friday, folks. With spring on the horizon, some of the biggest and brightest stars in the industry are dropping some great music. So whatever genre you’re into, we’ve got something for you.

Today, singer Alex Isley releases “Westside,” the second single from her upcoming album When The City Sleeps. Also, Thundercat and WILLOW team up on the record “ThunderWave,” Shenseea enlists the services of Vybz Kartel and Rvssian on “Talk To Me Nuh,” Samara Cyn drop “oooshxt!,” and YG unveils “STATE OF EMERGENCY.” Our list includes music from Momo Boyd, REASON, Mannywellz, and more.

Take a listen to the best new releases this week below.

YG – “STATE OF EMERGENCY”

Listen to “STATE OF EMERGENCY” HERE

Thundercat ft. WILLOW – “ThunderWave”

Check out “ThunderWave” HERE

Momo Boyd ft. Infinity Song – “Strong”

Hear the song “Strong” HERE

Alex Isley – “Westside”

Stream Alex Isley’s “Westside” HERE

Shenseea ft. Vybz Kartel, Rvssian – “Talk To Me Nuh”

Listen to “Talk To Me Nuh” HERE

Samara Cyn – “oooshxt!”

Check out “oooshxt!” HERE

Mannywellz ft. Wale – “How It Feels”

Stream “How It Feels” HERE

Jacquees ft. Tink – “Physical”

Hear Jacquees and Tink’s “Physical” HERE

Saba ft. No ID – “Paygrade Demo”

Listen to “Paygrade Demo” HERE

REASON ft. Eric Bellinger & Isaiah Rashad – “Doin Too Much”

Check out “Doin Too Much” HERE