Summary of Western Music Releases [May 2025]

Get To Itian & Nino Paid

ian & Nino Paid – Get To It (Official Audio)

The collaborative track by Ian from Romania and Nino Paid from Landover, Maryland is a trap-style song characterized by powerful beats and sharp lyrics.

Ian, who began making music at 13, founded Ocult Records and released the album “Slayer” in 2019.

Meanwhile, Nino Paid released his debut single “Pain & Possibilities” in 2023, followed by the album “Can’t Go Bacc” in 2024 and “Love Me as I Am” in 2025.

This 3-minute-and-10-second track showcases a remarkable balance of both artists’ individuality, has been featured on Apple Music’s New Music Daily, and is generating buzz.

With heartfelt storytelling and a unique flow, it’s a compelling song that trap music fans won’t want to miss.

2Doorkuru

kuru – 2Door (music video)

Kuru, a rising producer and artist emerging from the DMV area around Washington, D.

C.

He began releasing music on SoundCloud in his early teens and has since established a distinctive style as a young creator.

The lead single from his new mixtape “Stay True Forever,” released in May 2025, is a tour de force where dynamic, digital-native sound design and emotive vocals blend flawlessly.

This work is the essence of his craft, deftly weaving together elements of electronic, hip-hop, and emo.

His passion—evident in stories like performing at a 21+ event at age 17 and being asked to leave after his set—condenses into energetic beats and experimental arrangements.

It’s a perfect track for listeners fluent in digital culture.

Duduyeule

yeule – ‘Dudu’ (Official Audio)

Yule is a project by multimedia artist Nat Ćmiel, originally from Singapore and now based in London.

Known for her distinctive soundscapes that weave together elements of ambient, glitch, and shoegaze, she released a track from the album “Evangelic Girl is a Gun” in May 2025.

The song blends ’90s to early-2000s pop-rock with a contemporary edge, and its themes of unrequited love and self-restraint are sure to resonate with many listeners.

The album “Evangelic Girl is a Gun,” which includes this track, features a roster of accomplished producers such as A.

G.

Cook and Mura Masa, and is scheduled for release on Ninja Tune on May 30.

hope u don’t mind4Batz

hope u don’t mind

Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Fourbatz unveils a striking R&B work in May 2025 that portrays a sensual, gendered relationship.

The slow-tempo beat intertwined with his signature pitch-shifted vocals evokes the early atmospheres of The Weeknd and Jeremih.

Following his mixtape “U Made Me a St4r,” this release has been selected for Apple Music’s R&B Now and Pillow Talk playlists.

His track—viral on TikTok and further propelled by a buzzed-about remix with Drake—reflects his hometown Dallas scene through screwed-and-chopped beat progressions while crafting a uniquely sensual world of its own.

A highly recommended song for setting a smooth, late-night mood.

me u & pride4Batz

me u & pride (Official Visualizer)

Based in Dallas, Texas, Forbats is an artist known for delicate, dreamlike R&B sounds and mysterious visuals.

Since releasing the mixtape “U Made Me a St4r” in May 2024, he has generated major buzz on TikTok and social media.

The project blends his signature high-register vocals with elements of trap-soul, featuring striking lyrics that capture emotions wavering between pride and affection.

He won “Best New R&B Artist” at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and was selected as an Apple Music “Up Next” artist, earning high praise across the industry.

His collaborations with Drake and Usher have also drawn attention, and this release is recommended for listeners seeking fresh, genre-blurring music that bridges R&B and hip-hop.

Send HelpAesop Rock

Aesop Rock – Send Help (Official Video)

Aesop Rock, the New York native known as one of the most important artists in the alternative hip-hop scene.

This track, released ahead of his tenth album “Black Hole Superette” in May 2025, is an ambitious work that weaves his signature intricate wordplay with a classic boom-bap beat.

The music video also leaves an impression with his cameo alongside his Irish Wolfhound.

He handled the production himself, and the album features a stellar lineup of guest artists, including Lupe Fiasco and Open Mike Eagle.

This is a track I highly recommend to anyone who wants to elevate hip-hop from mere entertainment to a form of art.

Find XanaduAlison Goldfrapp

Alison Goldfrapp – Find Xanadu (Official Visualiser)

A new song by British singer-songwriter Alison Goldfrapp, which opens up a new frontier by skillfully blending a dreamy electropop sound with a touch of disco, was released in April 2025.

It’s her first release on her own label, A.

G Records, co-created with Swedish songwriter Stefan Storm and acclaimed producer Richard X.

The track beautifully fuses soothing synth arpeggios with her translucent vocals.

Serving as the lead single from her solo album Flux, due out in August 2025, it will also be available as a limited pink 7-inch vinyl (1,000 copies) featuring her handwritten signature.

While steeped in dance music elements, the song also exudes a sometimes ethereal atmosphere—perfect for late-night drives or unwinding at home.