Today is Friday, which means there are a ton of new releases to look forward to from some of your favorite Hip-Hop artists. To help you unwind and enjoy the weekend, check out VIBE’s picks of songs and albums you should hear and add to your soundtrack of weekend festivities.

Hit-Boy, The Alchemist – ‘GOLDFISH’

With GOLDFISH , Hit-Boy and The Alchemist prove that Theodore & Andre was only the opening act for something more ambitious. The new full-length builds on that foundation with a sharper focus on dual artistry — two producer-turned-rappers who refuse to treat the mic as a novelty.

From the introspective “Celebration Moments,” where Alchemist declares, “Was once a student, my job is now to teach,” to Hit-Boy’s tightly wound bars on “Business Merger,” every verse feels delibe

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