Summary of Western Music Releases [March 2025]

Close The DoorMoneybagg Yo

Moneybagg Yo – Close The Door (Official Music Video)

Hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, Moneybagg Yo is known for his authentic lyrics centered on street life and personal experiences.

Released in March 2025, this track masterfully blends heavy-hitting beats with polished melodies.

Coupled with production by David Morse and Thomas Jamahl Walker, it showcases his distinctive flow and rhythmic finesse to the fullest.

Building on a career that includes a No.

1 spot on the U.

S.

Billboard chart and platinum certification for the album “A Gangsta’s Pain,” this song stands as a bold new challenge for him.

Skillfully fusing hip-hop and trap, it features emotionally resonant delivery and lyrics that listeners can relate to—an ideal track for late-night drives or time alone.

REAL MENAV, Metro Boomin

NAV, Metro Boomin – REAL ME

This collaboration between NAV, the rapper-producer from Canada, and Metro Boomin, the hitmaking producer from St.

Louis, Missouri, is a top-tier trap tune where melodic rap and cinematic sound blend beautifully.

Supported by a dark, moody beat that underscores lyrics exploring inner reflection, the track was released in March 2025 as the lead single from NAV’s fifth album, OMW2 Rexdale.

It evokes the vibe of their past classics like Perfect Timing and Call Me, while showcasing a more mature expressive range.

It’s a song that’s sure to resonate—perfect for a night drive or a laid-back moment.

DILEMMA (FEAT. CENTRAL CEE)NEMZZZ

NEMZZZ – DILEMMA (FEAT. CENTRAL CEE) [OFFICIAL AUDIO]

Nems, a young rapper from Manchester, UK, born in 2004, is a promising newcomer gaining attention for his unique style that fuses UK drill and hip-hop.

Released in March 2025 as part of the album “RENT’S DUE,” this track is an ambitious piece featuring the highly skilled British rapper Central Cee.

It unfolds a distinctive world built on heavy beats and razor-sharp lyrics, with compelling depictions of urban life and personal experiences, complemented by both artists’ deft flows.

It’s a recommended listen for anyone who wants to experience the forefront of the UK hip-hop scene or dive into authentic urban storytelling.

HARD LIFE (feat. Carey Washington)NLE Choppa

NLE Choppa – HARD LIFE (feat. Carey Washington) [Official Lyric Video]

Born in 2002 and hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, NLE Choppa is a skilled rapper who gained attention for his unique, high-energy flow—often called an animated vocal style—and broke through with 2019’s “Shotta Flow.” Released in March 2025, this track features singer Carey Washington and delivers a powerful message centered on life’s hardships and the trials we must overcome.

The two have collaborated multiple times, including on “SLUT ME OUT 3,” and their chemistry is outstanding here: NLE Choppa’s forceful rap intertwines with Carey Washington’s soulful vocals to create a work that stirs deep emotion.

Highly recommended for listeners seeking music that resonates when you need time to reflect on yourself.

Say My NameNOVELISTS

NOVELISTS – Say My Name (Official Music Video)

NOVELISTS, a powerhouse progressive metalcore band based in France, will release a lead single from their album “Coda” in March 2025.

It’s a striking track that effectively fuses complex rhythmic patterns with melodic clean vocals, and the meticulous playing by guitarists Pierre Danel and Florestan Durand is a highlight.

The song reflects the trials the band has faced and the emotions born from that process.

The album “Coda,” scheduled for release in May 2025, features 10 tracks.

The band is also on a world tour alongside heavyweight acts like NORTHLANE and PERIPHERY.

It’s recommended not only for progressive metal fans, but also for anyone who enjoys a melodic sound.

Get Dumber (feat. Jeff Rosenstock)PUP

PUP – Get Dumber (feat. Jeff Rosenstock) (Official Video)

This is a collaboration with a dear friend, released as the lead single from the new album “Who Will Look After the Dogs?” by PUP, a punk band from Toronto, Canada, slated for release in May 2025.

It’s a pop-punk tune where witty, humorous vocals, energetic guitar riffs, and a catchy melody come together as one, conveying an intimate chemistry born from their collaboration with longtime ally Jeff Rosenstock.

Symbolic of PUP’s career, the track carries forward the musical identity they’ve honed since their 2014 debut album “PUP,” while also drawing attention as a preview of their joint tour with Jeff planned for summer to fall 2025.

A gift for all music fans who find kinship in self-deprecation and punk energy.

Clean HeartPerfume Genius

Perfume Genius – “Clean Heart” (Official Lyric Video)

A delicate piano and beautiful melody intertwine to create an expressive piece that, while tranquil, evokes inner conflict and hope—delivered in March 2025 by American singer-songwriter Perfume Genius.

Co-written with his partner, keyboardist Alan Wyffels, the song emerged from dialogues with the self during the pandemic and has been released as an advance single from the album Glory.

His music has frequently been featured across media, including film and television, and this work likewise masterfully conveys both strength and fragility hidden within silence.

It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who cherishes moments of introspection.