Summary of Western Music Releases [June 2025]

This Is TokyoHelloween

HELLOWEEN – This Is Tokyo (Official Music Video)

Helloween, the German power metal legends, have unleashed a long-awaited strike on the scene.

This track, released in June 2025, is a lead single from the album “Giants & Monsters,” scheduled for an August 2025 release.

It’s a true stadium-shaking anthem, dedicated to Japan—the place where vocalist Andi Deris first achieved major success.

As he puts it, the word “Tokyo” carries his feelings for all of Japan, and you can sense the passionate message behind it.

The band’s signature blend of lyricism and power, delivered by the twin vocals of Andi Deris and Michael Kiske, is as strong as ever, and the interplay between them is a highlight to watch for.

With “Live at Budokan” arriving in December 2024, their deep connection with Japan is unmistakable.

This track’s quintessential Helloween speed and dramatic development make it a gem that will thrill longtime fans while heralding a bold new chapter for the band.

HigherIShowSpeed

IShowSpeed – Higher (Official Music Video)

Ameerican-born IShowSpeed, who has expanded from the internet world into the music scene and garnered attention, has cemented his popularity with his emotionally charged streaming style on YouTube, and began pursuing music in earnest in 2021.

In 2022, the music video for his single “World Cup” surpassed 167 million views, showcasing his blossoming talent in music as well.

His track “Higher,” released in June 2025, is an up-tempo hip-hop number that lifts the listener’s spirits.

Centered on themes of positive feelings in love and an ever-upward ambition, the song powerfully encourages its listeners.

While it continues the sonic exploration from his previous EP “Trip 2 Brazil,” it also embraces a more pop-leaning appeal.

It’s a perfect piece for moments when you’re starting something new or need an energetic boost.

The ProblemJuicyJ x Logic

Juicy J x Logic – The Problem – Official Video

A standout track that brings two talents from different backgrounds into electrifying collision was released in June 2025.

It’s a cut from the collaborative album “Live And In Color” by Juicy J—Memphis-based member of Three 6 Mafia and winner of the 2006 Academy Award for Best Original Song—and Logic, who hails from Maryland.

The song interweaves Juicy J’s hard-hitting rap with meticulously crafted beats fully produced by Logic, deepening the album’s overarching narrative and delivering a compelling listen.

It’s an ideal pick for anyone seeking a rich sonic experience that hints at new possibilities in hip-hop.

GEEZERKevin Abstract & Dominic Fike

GEEZER – Kevin Abstract & Dominic Fike [ Blush cut ]

Kevin Abstract and Dominic Fike, two artists who have carved out unique positions in the modern music scene, have reunited for a standout track delivered to us as a single in June 2025.

Kevin, hailing from Texas, is known as the face of the innovative hip-hop collective BROCKHAMPTON, while Dominic has earned acclaim for his distinctive musical style.

This release marks their first collaboration since 2019’s “Peach,” a long-awaited pairing that has evolved into pop-rap with a more mature indie-pop flair.

Relaxed production blends with melodies that carry a sense of nostalgia, resulting in an exceptionally pleasant listen.

Lyrically, the song explores complex feelings about family and life, the stagnation of a small hometown, and flashes of anxiety about aging—told through the perspectives of a father and daughter.

It serves as a lead single from Kevin’s fifth solo album, Blush, and its soft, pastel-toned music video further amplifies the track’s nostalgic atmosphere.

Gentle yet memorable, this piece feels perfect for unhurried moments or contemplative late-night listening.

StutterKevin Gates

Kevin Gates – Stutter (Official Music Video)

Kevin Gates, a hip-hop MC from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has carved out a unique place for himself with lyrics that candidly depict street realities and a melodious, memorable flow.

Since his 2007 debut, he has released numerous works.

His latest track, released in June 2025, channels the inner conflicts he faces and the strong will to overcome them.

Its autobiographical content—reflecting his real-life journey overcoming a stutter—strikes a powerful chord with listeners.

The song is believed to be a lead single from the forthcoming album Luca Brasi 4, and it looks to mark an important step in his career.

His debut album Islah, released in January 2016, reached No.

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charts, attesting to his proven talent.

This is a number for anyone confronting hardship or seeking to look deeply within themselves.

Half The PlotLil Tecca

Lil Tecca – Half The Plot (Official Video)

Lil Tecca, from Queens, New York, burst onto the scene with his 2019 smash single “Ransom.” Born to Jamaican immigrant parents, he stepped into the world of rap at 12, crafting a sound defined by melodic trap.

A track from his June 2025 album DOPAMINE perfectly blends a breezy, summer-ready beat with a powerful melody.

Carrying an uplifting message about “choosing your own path,” this song— which spent 10 consecutive weeks in the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 50— is sure to fuel your next drive or give you that push to take on something new.

Expression On Your Face (feat. Ecco2k & Bladee)Mechatok

Mechatok – Expression On Your Face (feat. Ecco2k & Bladee)

Meshatalk is a music producer from Munich, Germany, now based in Berlin.

Drawing on a foundation in classical guitar and fusing it with club culture, their signature sound is pop-leaning yet experimental.

In June 2025, Meshatalk released a track featuring Ecco2k and Bladee, whose delicate synths and the two artists’ falsetto vocals create a dreamy, weightless sense of drift.

The song is a lead single from Wide Awake, Meshatalk’s 11-track solo debut album set for release in August 2025.

It’s been drawing attention in music media, and its artful music video directed by Anton Tammi is also generating buzz.

This work is perfect for those who want to forget the everyday and immerse themselves in a fantastical sonic world, or enjoy music alongside beautiful visuals.