New Music Releases May 14: J. Cole, Olivia Rodrigo, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj and More

New Music Friday, Hollywooders! With summer right around the corner, all of this year’s hot songs and albums are finally being released!Just earlier this month hip hop heavyweight J. Cole blessed us when he dropped The Off-Season and new pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo did the same when she released her highly anticipated debut album, SOUR.This week we have a ton of great music from some of the industries best! Keep reading to hear our reactions to new music from DMX, Lil Uzi Vert, Bad Bunny, Emine

Katy Perry and Hunter Metts treated viewers to an incredible version of “Thinking Of You” during the “American Idol” finale Sunday.

New Music Friday! It's every audiophile's favorite day of the week, and some of our favorite artists from all different genres have blessed us with new tunes.Olivia Rodrigo dropped her debut album,, giving listeners everything they hoped for and more — from heartbroken ballads about betrayal to riot grrrl-inspired revenge rock (not to mention the biggest song of the year so far in «Drivers License»).Lil Nas X shared another love letter to his younger self with his new single, «SUN GOES DOWN,»

Chris Willman Music WriterChances are that, on the first or second listen, Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album, “Sour,” will remind you of Billie Eilish’s own freshman effort from a little over two years ago. It’s not so much that, at 18, Rodrigo is still young enough to count a 19-year-old as an influence — although you do get the distinct impression at times that she’s taken a few lessons from Eilish to go along with the many, many pieces of homework she’s taken home from Taylor Swift.

Nicki Minaj‘s dad, Robert Maraj, would have celebrated his birthday on May 16, and the rapper posted a tribute in his honor on Instagram. Along with a photo of her late father, Nicki wrote, “Happy birthday Daddy. Miss u so much. So much. So so much. Rest in Peace. Oh my God.” Nicki has been grieving her father’s death privately since he was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Feb. 13, 2021.

Nicki Minaj is mourning the death of her late father, Robert Maraj. The performer took to Instagram on Sunday to mark what would have been her father's birthday. Maraj died on Feb.

Three tracks from J. Cole’s new album The Off-Season are heading for big debuts on this week’s Official Singles Chart.

Olivia Rodrigo is making her Saturday Night Live debut!

The Grammy-nominated rapper Nicki Minaj’s father Robert Maraj passed away earlier this year after succumbing to injuries in a hit-and-run case. The tragic incident had occurred on New York’s Long Island and a 70-year-old man was arrested.

Olivia Rodrigo is showing off her love for cats while en route to Saturday Night Live rehearsals!

Nicki Minaj has broken her silence after her dad Robert Maraj tragically died. The 64-year-old was out for a walk on Long Island, New York on February 12 when he was struck by a car in a hit-and-run.

Set fire to the house with Olivia Rodrigo.

Nicky Minaj, Drake and Lil Wayne have shared a new song – listen to ‘Seeing Green’ below.It comes as Minaj’s 2009 mixtape ‘Beam Me Up Scotty’ is placed on streaming services for the first time. Alongside that mixtape’s original tracks, several new tracks have been added – including her collaboration with Drake and Lil Wayne.Last week, Minaj teased the release of the project on Instagram. You can listen to the song and stream the full album below:Another new song, ‘Fractions,’ also appears on the

Olivia Rodrigo has dropped her new song “Good 4 U” and the music video has also been released!

Katy Perry is back with new music!

Olivia Rodrigo leaves her hotel on Thursday (May 13) in New York City.

Olivia Rodrigo received a handwritten letter from a very accomplished colleague.