5 New Music Singles To Check Out On September 26
New singles music round-up for Friday, September 26, 2025. This week, Doja Cat, Khalid, Ice Spice, Mariah Carey, and Sam Ryder are the artists that have made the top 5 new song playlist. Each song is picked to inspire your next playlist, whether it is to clean the house or get content ready. Each song is sure to add a different vibe for the upcoming week.
Khalid- Out of BodyÂ
Khalid is back with a new single and video, “Out Of Body.” The song gives a throwback to the ’90s and early 2000s R&B dance vibe, but what else would you expect from legendary music producer and songwriter Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins? “Out of Body” will appear on Khalid’s upcoming album, “After the Sun Goes Down”, releasing on October 10th.
On the upcoming album, it seems the “In Plain Sight” singer is introducing his fans to a new era of music, different from when he was a teenager. Â
Ice Spice- Baddie Baddie
Yesterday, Ice Spice released the new baddie anthem “Baddie Baddie”. “I was just poppin’ my shit, I ain’t even really mean to go pop” is the tagline that will get overused on social media for the next couple of weeks. The “Princess Diana” rapper teams up with her producer RIOTUSA for an upbeat sound with heavy bass, with a rap flow that reflects her traditional Bronx sound. The new song features a sample from M.I.A song, “Bad Girls,” has a catchy hook and memorable lines.
Doja Cat- “Gorgeous”
This weekend, the song on top of everyone’s playlist is Doja Cat’s new song “Gorgeous”. “Gorgeous” is the second single released by rapper and pop star 80s’ 80s-inspired fifth studio album, “Vie”. It’s the perfect song for riding with the windows down on a road trip, or it will make the perfect song for a makeup transition on TikTok.
“The Paint The Town Red” rapper’s new single is another example of her being in her own lane and following the release of the album Vie and its video for the “Gorgeous” that keep that 80’s theme with big hair, bold fashion and accessories with cameos from top models  Paloma Elsesser, Irina Shayk,  Anok Yai, and even Doja Cat own mom.
Sam Ryder- “Better Man”
British singer and songwriter Sam Ryder released a new single, “Better Man,” from his upcoming album “Heartland” this weekend. “Better Man” is a beautiful love song that will be added to many wedding playlists. The song is a ballad where Ryder is serenading about how love is motivating him to want to be a “Better Man”. In a TikTok post, the “Ten Tons” singer said he inspiration behind the song is about becoming the best version of ourselves and the people that inspire us to do so
Mariah Carey- “Play This Song Feat. Anderson .Paak “
What better way to defrost the Queen of Christmas than a new song, “Play This Song,” featuring rumored boo Anderson.Pakk. In the flirty love song, the duo sing, And I know you miss me, babe. Don’t pretend like you don’t feel the same”. Send this song and lyrics to your ex to try and get that old thing back because the tone of the song is about missing and reminiscing on past love or current entanglements. “Play this song comes off of Mariah Carey’s 16th studio album “Here For It All”.
Dynamic New Songs to Discover
If you need more songs to add to your newest playlist, more new singles released on September 26th:
Cardi B feat. Latto — Doing Too Much / ErrTime
Tate McRae — TIT FOR TAT
Mobb Deep — Taj Mahal
Cash Cash & Rozes — Up So High
Rita Ora — All Natural
Syd — GMFU
Sigrid — Two Years
Danny Brown — Starburst
Daniel Caesar feat. Bon Iver — Moon
FKA Twigs — Cheap Hotel
Samm Henshaw feat. Tori Kelly — Find My Love
5 Seconds of Summer — NOT OK
Magdalena Bay — Star Eyes
Lord Apex — Warmest Winter
Tiara Thomas feat. H.E.R. — Move
Polo G — Chinatown, Pt. 2
Redveil & Smino — Brown Sugar
Tame Impala — Dracula
Florence + The Machine — One of the Greats
Magdalena Bay — Second Sleep
Sarah Kinsley — Fleeting
Denzel Himself — Bunny (Maxi-Single)
