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The place to find some of SoundCloud's favorite tracks released this week. Put these on repeat all week long! Come back every Friday for new music!

Tracks Of The Week

Tracks that are exclusively on SoundCloud ~

New & Exclusive

Teasers from your favorite artists ~ hear it here first on SoundCloud

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SoundCloud's "The Booth" is a new performance content series featuring live artist performances captured in our NYC studio.

THE BOOTH

Hosted by Jasmine Solano (@xojsmn), artists and their teams get real on how they got here, where they’re at, and where they’re going, together.

First up SoFaygo (@imsofaygo) and his crew:
Bakkwoods (@bakkwoods), Producer
Will Wallace, Creative Director
Barry Johnson, Manager
Lamaar Jaswal, Manager
Jamie Davis, Manager

First on SoundCloud Clubhouse Session, with SoFaygo

Hosted by Jasmine Solano (@xojsmn), Charmaine and her team gets real on how they got here, where they’re at, and where they’re going, together.

This session features Charmaine (@sofiamills) and her crew:
Steph Zolan, Manager
Jillian Shea Spader, First artist collab
Brooke Demeri, Best friend
John Mark Nelson, Producer

First on SoundCloud Clubhouse Session, with Sofia Mills

Hosted by Jasmine Solano (@xojsmn), artists and their teams get real on how they got here, where they’re at, and where they’re going, together.

This session features Kid Quill (@kidquill) and his crew:
Doug Brown, Dad and Booking Agent
Kevin Randolph, Producer
BJ Jenson, Creative Director

First on SoundCloud Clubhouse Session, with Kid Quill

@Soulection founder @JoeKay is back digging through the crates of SoundCloud to find hidden gems and discover what’s next in music on SoundCloud.

Streaming on SoundCloud's Twitch every other Wednesday at 11:00AM PT / 2:00PM ET

Tune in to the next show Wed Aug 11th --> www.twitch.tv/soundcloud

Digging with Joe Kay Intro

Fans on SoundCloud have always been important. They create trends, break artists and now, with fan-powered royalties, they’re directly contributing to the future of music.

We caught up with Brian Fresco (@brianfresco) and his team about how the SoundCloud community has powered his career and why they fans today are worth more than they ever have been.

Join us for our next session, on our Clubhouse, Tuesday, September 7th @ 3pm PT / 6pm ET.

Why Your Fans Are Now Worth Even More

SoundCloud, a brand synonymous with independence in music, breaking artists and thriving communities driving what’s next is music is building an entirely new path for how artists and fans connect and grow in the streaming age.  

Join SoundCloud’s new President, Eliah Seton and Chief Marketing and Content Officer, Lauren Wirtzer Seawood in conversation on transforming SoundCloud into something much bigger - a next generation music entertainment platform providing the biggest community of creators on the planet what they need to succeed at every stage of their careers.

The Fan Economy with Russ, Lauren Wirtzer-Seawood, Eliah Seton, and Troy Carter

The Lookout By SoundCloud on SiriusXM’s Hip Hop Nation / 12.23 Show

The Lookout By SoundCloud on SiriusXM’s Hip Hop Nation / 1.20 Show

The Lookout By SoundCloud on SiriusXM’s Hip Hop Nation / 2.24 Show

Community is the New Currency with Jamal Jimoh, Yazid Britt and Thuy-An Julien

The Lookout By SoundCloud on SiriusXM’s Hip Hop Nation / 3.3 Show

The Lookout By SoundCloud on SiriusXM’s Hip Hop Nation / 4.21 Show

The Lookout By SoundCloud on SiriusXM’s Hip Hop Nation Guest Host: Baby Tate 5/5/22

The Lookout By SoundCloud on SiriusXM’s Hip Hop Nation / 5.19.'22 Show

The Lookout By SoundCloud on SiriusXM’s Hip Hop Nation Guest Host: Pote Baby 5.26.'22 Show

The Lookout By SoundCloud on SiriusXM’s Hip Hop Nation Guest Host: KentheMan 6.02.'22 Show

The Lookout By SoundCloud on SiriusXM’s Hip Hop Nation - Guest Host Kano On The Track - 6/16/22 Show

The Power of Programming featuring Ron Mills, Manny Toro, Midwxst, Swaggy Sie

SoundCloud in Conversation with Winners Circle Entertainment with Yazid Britt & Drea Jackson

Clouds of Color Presents: The Journey Live with Brooklyn Johnny with Erika Montes & Jasmine Edwards

The Art of Collaboration feat. Joe Kay, Tre Trax, Dom Prieto, and Jake Morrow

A Conversation with WeGood

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SILVERLINING

SoundCloud's "The Booth" is a new performance content series featuring live artist performances captured in our NYC studio. Jim Jones blessed us with a live recording of “JOMO” off his new album “At The Church Steps”.

Recorded live at the SoundCloud office in NYC – February 13, 2025
Produced by: Statik Selektah https://soundcloud.com/statikselekt & Termanology https://soundcloud.com/termanologyst 
Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Dom Martin https://soundcloud.com/soydommartin 
Visuals: Steve Muelz  https://www.instagram.com/stevemuelz/?hl=en

Jim Jones - JOMO (Live Performance) | THE BOOTH

SINCERITY

Named SoundCloud’s May Ascending Artist, honestav is quickly cementing his place as one of the most exciting emerging voices in music. The Ascending program, built to spotlight artists on the brink of breakthrough, shines a well-deserved light on his rising momentum.

Fresh off the release of his debut album hara-kiri, honestav came by and blessed us with a live rendition of his latest single, “Livin’ Wrong,” for “The Booth” — SoundCloud’s newest live performance series — filmed in our NYC studio. Hit play and vibe out ~

Recorded live at the SoundCloud office in NYC – April 30, 2025 
Produced by: J Kash https://www.instagram.com/jkash/ 
Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Dom Martin https://soundcloud.com/soydommartin 
Visuals: Steve Muelz https://www.instagram.com/stevemuelz/?hl=en 


HONESTAV - LIVIN’ WRONG | THE BOOTH

Annalise has been on fire, consistently delivering nothing but heat — and her latest move is no exception. She slid through our NYC studio and graced “The Booth”, SoundCloud’s live performance series, with a standout rendition of her latest single, “Pressure.” Smooth vocals, raw emotion, and undeniable presence - this one’s worth a listen. 

Recorded live at the SoundCloud office in NYC – May 6, 2025 
Produced by: Lock N Key https://www.instagram.com/locknkeywtf
Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Dom Martin https://soundcloud.com/soydommartin 
Visuals: Steve Muelz https://www.instagram.com/stevemuelz/?hl=en

ANNALISE AZADIAN - PRESSURE | THE BOOTH

Disco Lines & Tinashe - No Broke Boys

Mania

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CircoLoco Records presents You Don’t Own Me, the latest slice of pristine vocal house from imprint alums Prospa, with additional production from Manchester’s Josh Baker and featuring vocals from RAHH. A timeless tune built on a bedrock of pulsing low-end, addictive synths and a defiant vocal hook, You Don’t Own Me is an instant club classic.

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Prospa & Josh Baker - You Don't Own Me (feat. RAHH)

AETERNA (Jon Hopkins x Coldplay)

Sawyer Hill delivers a fresh take on alternative rock, infusing his music with progressive elements that set him apart. Sawyer dropped by the studio and gave us a live rendition of his single, “Hear From Me” for “The Booth” — SoundCloud’s newest live performance series — filmed in our NYC studio. His voice is one of a kind and cuts through the noise - powerful and piercing, creating an electric atmosphere that leaves a lasting impression.

Recorded live at the SoundCloud office in NYC – April 25, 2025 

Produced by: 
Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Dom Martin https://soundcloud.com/soydommartin 
Visuals: Steve Muelz https://www.instagram.com/stevemuelz/?hl=en

Hear From Me (The Booth)

The Real Slim Shady (Freestyle)

WENT WEST

Back 2 Life (snippet)

Refuge / Ur Alive

Refuge

CEDAR'S TAPE

ALIVE

Fine Shyt

UNRELEASED: GRYFFIN x LAVERN

R2R Moe brings a vibey, wavy energy to the mic, fusing hip hop with sexy drill in a style that’s all his own. He slid through the studio to drop a freestyle, “Hold My Weight,” for The Booth — SoundCloud’s newest live performance series — filmed in NYC. His voice is smooth yet commanding, dripping with confidence and charisma, hit play and vibe out.

Recorded live at the SoundCloud office in NYC – June 17, 2025 
Produced by: Eddy Rivers @eddyrivers_, Powr Trav @powr_trav
Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Dom Martin https://soundcloud.com/soydommartin 
Visuals: Steve Muelz https://www.instagram.com/stevemuelz/?hl=en

R2R MOE - HOLD MY WEIGHT | THE BOOTH

Cotton Candy Blvd

LET U GO

Hotboy Summer

Hotboy Summer (feat. Trombone Shorty)

Enjoy a first listen preview of E After Next. 

E After Next (Preview)

[TEASER] Shake That Monkey ft. 310babii

SoundCloud spoke with world leaders, musicians, celebrity ambassadors and other key attendees about how the world is coming together at UNGA's SDG - Sustainable Development Goals - media zone, to push boundaries and affect change.

Intro

Studio Sessions: The Bridge EP. 1, Atlanta

We reviewed all your submissions for Atlanta and the WINNERS ARE IN. Rax Rebl, suni mf, Neila and Yung Icey came together at LVRN Studios to rep ATL. Listen to their final track, "Like That."

Producer: 
Yung Icey: soundcloud.com/yungiceybeats

Artists: 
Neila: soundcloud.com/neilaofficial
Rax Rebl: soundcloud.com/raxrebl
suni mf: soundcloud.com/sunimf

Like That (feat. Yung Icey, Rax Rebl, suni mf and Neila)

Studio Sessions: The Bridge EP. 2, Chicago

Winners are in for CHI TOWN. Dj Jalen, JusSoL, Johari Noelle and Big T came together at Soundscape Studios to create a breakup anthem, "W2D."

Producer:
DJ Jalen: soundcloud.com/djjalentog

Artists:
Johari Noelle: soundcloud.com/joharinoellemusic
JusSoL: soundcloud.com/chante-elizabeth-fuqua
Big T: soundcloud.com/iamtheonlybigt

W2D (feat. DJ Jalen, Johari Noelle, JusSol, and Big T)

SoFla brought some serious heat to the Miami Bridge episode. MOTHER GOAT, Xcelencia, CARSON, and Cosmo The Truth settled in at A2F Studios to create a track for winter we all need.

Producer:
Cosmo The Truth: @cosmothetruth

Artists:
CARSON: @cassidy-shooster
Xcelenica: @xcelenciax
MOTHER GOAT: @mothergoat

Winter in Miami (feat. MOTHER GOAT, CARSON, Xcelencia and Cosmo The Truth)

For our final episode of the season we headed up north to Toronto. Vulve Velue, SESE, NTHN, and ShaqIsDope’s came together at Sandbox Studios to collaborate on “Ambrosia,” a musical journey best experienced on a late-night drive. 

Producer:
Vulve Velue: soundcloud.com/vulvevelue

Artists:
NTHN: soundcloud.com/nthnmngmt
ShaqIsDope: soundcloud.com/shaqisdope
SESE: soundcloud.com/sesesolomon

Ambrosia (feat. Vulve Velue, ShaqIsDope, NTHN, and SESE)

Expert Advice is our new column that shines a light on the leading voices across music business, marketing, wellness and more and shares tips straight from the source on how to grow your career and find sustainable success.

Biz 3 founder and CEO Kathryn Frazier has been in the music & rap game 25+ years and has built one of the most prominent music PR firms in the country known for launching the careers or repping known artists such as Migos, Skrillex, The Weeknd, Daft Punk, Anderson .Paak, J. Cole, Lil Yachty, etc.  She has created another branch as an ICF certified Life, Executive and Relationship Coach to help get the best version of yourself/your career and to help those in the industry she saw gaining success but losing out emotionally or physically. 

Hear her tips for taking of care of yourself and keeping cool while staying indoors.

Expert Advice: Kathryn Frazier's tips for at-home self-care

Kidd Keo came onto #FreshPressed to talk about living in Spain to rapping in both Spanish and English. 

You can find Kidd Keo on:
SoundCloud: @kiddkeotheflame
Social: thekiddkeo

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