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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

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New & Exclusive

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

First Listen

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), artists and their teams get real on how they got here, where they’re at, and where they’re going, together.

This session features Payday (@everyonelovespayday23) and her crew:
Harley James, Payday's best friend since 2nd grade
Nick Audino, Co-Founder of COR/TAN Records, A&R, Producer, Songwriter, Manager
Peter Lalich, A&R COR/TAN Records, Producer, Songwriter
John Wong, Management team

First on SoundCloud Clubhouse Session, with Payday

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

@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 Angelus(@angelus7k) and their manager, Ben Jacobs, about how a highly engaged community = an artist win.

Join us for our next session, on our Clubhouse, Tuesday, August 24th.

Releasing Music Strategically

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 / 1.20 Show

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

The Fan-Powered Future with Lorine Chia, Michael Pelczynski and Austin Hurwitz

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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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

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

SAWYER HILL - HEAR FROM ME | THE BOOTH

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

Known for his energetic flow, Chicago's own BabyChiefDoit is making waves. His sound is rooted in drill but shaped by the energy of southern trap, blending both worlds into his own. BabyChiefDoit pulled up to the studio to drop “The Wood Freestyle” for The Booth — SoundCloud’s newest live performance series — filmed in NYC. Tap in now because BabyChiefDoit is just getting started.

Recorded live at the SoundCloud office in NYC – August 6, 2025 
Produced by: BabyChiefDoit, Foxwhyyousogodly, Ky, Vizzy
Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Dom Martin https://soundcloud.com/soydommartin 
Visuals: Steve Muelz https://www.instagram.com/stevemuelz/?hl=en 

BABYCHIEFDOIT - THE WOOD FREESTYLE | THE BOOTH

Coming Undone

COMING UNDONE (PROD. EEM TRIPLIN & STEVEN SHAEFFER)

Chance The Rapper returns with a live performance of “Ride” — from his highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘STAR LINE’ — recorded for The Booth, SoundCloud’s official live performance series. Known for flipping the script on how artists break through today, SoundCloud was the launchpad for Chance The Rapper’s rise as an independent artist, and now he’s back where it all started. From 2013’s ‘Acid Rap’ to ‘STAR LINE,’ this exclusive session — recorded live in New York City — captures a full-circle moment, celebrating his legacy and the fans who’ve supported him since day one.

Tap in and enjoy the ride.

💿 Listen to ‘STAR LINE’ album: https://soundcloud.com/chancetherapper/sets/star-line-1
👇 Drop a comment and tell us your favorite track.

The Booth Credits:
🎙️ Produced by: Dexter Coleman – https://www.instagram.com/dexlvl 
🎚️ Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Dom Martin – https://soundcloud.com/soydommartin
🎥 Visuals: Steve Muelz – https://www.instagram.com/stevemuelz/?hl=en

Recorded live at the SoundCloud office in NYC – Sept 10, 2025

CHANCE THE RAPPER - RIDE | THE BOOTH

This is a goodbye for now song.  Its was produced by myself with my homie SebastiAn addin extra sauce here and there.  Taking a break but wanted to leave u w something special and from the heart.  Ull be hearing me featured on my friends albums but as far as me, I gotta step into the shadows and focus on my other dreams.  Ima miss yall.  But hopefully this song fills u up w joy, and motivates u to keep going.  Love yall

-Scott

Once

⭐️ 
on your body
ain’t nobody like you
chasing views but nothing look good as you
out of the way 
i don’t mean to burden you
he got a j
he want me to burn up
all this time i wasted on these fuck niggas
got a lot of holding on keep getting stuck with em
tell the truth you don’t even fuck with me

knew that it would rain
knew that i would pain for you 
though you stayed the same
i knew that i would change for you
no no i went insane
now nothing is the same
you take away
everything you had your way
mmm he got a j
and he want me to burn up
burn up 
burn up

on your body
ain’t nobody like you
chasing dreams but nothing look good as you
out of the way
i don’t mean to burden you
he got a j
he want me to burn up
all this time i wasted on these fuck niggas
got a lot of holding on keep getting stuck with em
tell the truth you don’t even fuck with me

knew that it would rain
knew that i would pain for you 
though you stayed the same
i knew that i would change for you
no no i went insane
mmm it ain't the same
take away
everything you had your way yeah
na na he got a j
he want me to burn up
burn up 
burn up

burn up

Portal 1

WASSUP WIT IT

WARNING SHOT

CLOUD 9

I Admit It

Every Week (feat. Quavo & Loe Shimmy)

Him or Me

[Preview] Schak x Echoes - Aeroplane

Auracle

Like That (bomboclatt) [feat. Wizkid]

Smoking With Your Best Friend

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Fibonacci Pt 2 - Infinity

Got Away

Got Away (feat. Royal & the Serpent)

Another Life (Teaser)

CAN I SPEAK?

24HRS

They leakin CC store so imma do an open verse challenge & pick a winner this week 😤

CC Walk (teaser)

RING THE ALARM (preview)

AFTERLIFE

Crayola - SHEISA x ????

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)

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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