Wednesday Roundups #100: 19 Albums/EPs You Should Listen to In Your Spare Time

With Mychelle, Wretch 32, John Carroll Kirby, Lloyd Banks, Boldy James, Xavier Omär, Jacob Latimore, Girlfriend, JonoJono, Seafood Sam, and others, hit play on these projects released last week.

May 07, 2025

Welcome back to another issue of Wednesday Roundups!

Diving into the world of music can be overwhelming with the constant influx of albums. That’s where Shatter the Standards makes your musical navigation easier every Wednesday. They slice through the noise, bringing you a curated list of noteworthy new drops accessible on streaming platforms. They handpicked specific records from this past release week to curate a diverse lineup, including Mychelle, Wretch 32, John Carroll Kirby, Lloyd Banks, Boldy James & Real Bad Man, Xavier Omär, Jacob Latimore, Girlfriend, JonoJono, Seafood Sam, Isaiah Falls, Thanya Iyer, Mojoflo, June!, Black Violin, 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE & The Pharcyde, Anysia Jym & Loraine James, Jimmie D & Nicholas Craven, and Death Row Records.

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In today’s rapid-fire release culture, missing out on some real musical gems is easy. Shatter the Standards does the heavy lifting for you, sifting through the latest releases and handpicking the ones that make a mark. By joining their newsletter, stay ahead of the curve and discover music that steps outside the mainstream box.

Mychelle: Good Day (R&B)