6 new must-listen music releases

Hear the hottest fresh tunes, from Eminem's fiery political screed to Camila Cabello's infectious new singles

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Every Friday, artists drop anticipated albums, surprise singles, and hyped collaborations. As part of New Music Friday, EW's music team chooses some of the essential new tunes. From Eminem's fiery political screed to Camila Cabello's infectious new singles, here are some of the week's most noteworthy releases. Got Spotify? Stream all of EW's picks by following our playlist (embedded below) for this week.

1. Eminem, "Untouchable"

The rapper's second single from his forthcoming album Revival is as politically incendiary as first offering "Walk on Water" wasn't. On the cut, which cracks six minutes in duration, the MC channels the fiery missives from his October freestyle at BET's Hip-Hop Awards into a profound screed addressing police brutality, white privilege, and more. —E.R.B.

2. Camila Cabello, "Real Friends" and "Never Been the Same"

Almost a year after she left Fifth Harmony, the "Havana" star is celebrating the news of her new album announcement — once titled The Hurting. The Healing. The Loving., the now-self-titled set drops Jan. 12 — with two new tracks that emphasize her agile vocals over club-ready beats. "I decided to call [the LP] by my name by my name because this is where this chapter in my life ended," she wrote on Instagram. "It started with somebody else's story, it ended with my finding my way back to myself." —Nolan Feeney

3. Various Artists, Quality Control: Control the Streets Volume 1 <iframe src="https://open.spotify.com/embed?uri=spotify:album:07Jvk8tGuaMhR4H72znlLJ" width="100%" height="80" frameborder="0" class="" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" resize="0" replace_attributes="1" name=""><span data-mce-type="bookmark" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span></iframe>

Quality Control, the label that's home to Migos, Lil Yachty, and more, has teased this compilation album for the better part of 2017: The aforementioned artists released singles from the project in May and September, respectively. It finally dropped in full on Friday — and has a predictably bonkers roster. Lil Yachty and Migos' Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff play significant roles, appearing on multiple cuts. But other buzzy guests abound on the 30-track project, which edges close to the two-hour mark. Young Thug, Ty Dolla $ign, and Travis Scott all stop by, while Quavo teams with Nicki Minaj on "She For Keeps" and Offset unites with fiancé Cardi B on "Um Yea." —E.R.B.

4. Big Sean & Metro Boomin, Double or Nothing <iframe src="https://open.spotify.com/embed?uri=spotify:album:0llyIxX3nDC3hobbGibVZl" width="100%" height="80" frameborder="0" class="" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" resize="0" replace_attributes="1" name=""></iframe>

Both Big Sean and Metro Boomin have had banner years. They linked up on "Bounce Back," the single off Sean's I Decided, which peaked at No. 6 on the Hot 100. Meanwhile, Boomin has been a perennial presence on the charts through massive singles with Migos ("Bad and Boujee") and Future ("Mask Off") and collaborative LPs with Gucci Mane (Droptopwop) and 21 Savage and Offset (Without Warning). They've decided to send off 2017 with a 10-song team-up that also features 2 Chainz, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, and Rae Sremmurd's Swae Lee. —E.R.B.

5. Migos & Marshmello, "Danger"

Breakout producer Marshmello continues his string of high-profile collaborations with this team-up with rap trio Migos. Off the soundtrack for Netflix's Bright and featuring eardrum-puncturing low-end, it's one of the heaviest releases from either act in 2017. —Madison Vain

6. Charli XCX feat. Tove Lo & Alma, "Out of My Head"

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Updated by Nolan Feeney

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