New Music Friday: Tinashe, Ckay and MEDUZA

It's Friday! Not only is it time for the weekend, it's the day new music drops! This week's new music brings everything from laid-back Afrobeats and glossy pop to a dance anthem that's guaranteed to kick-start the weekend.

Tinashe is back and officially entering a new era. She's dropped Crash Out alongside the announcement of her first album since 2024, Popstar, arriving on September 25. The new single blends infectious pop hooks with her signature confidence, setting the tone for what could be her biggest project yet. If this single is the warm-up, we're definitely sticking around for the main event.

Nigerian hitmaker CKay, has released E Clear, the latest single from his upcoming album Banger Boy, due out on August 7. The smooth, melodic track is packed with the effortless Afrobeats sound that made him a global star, giving fans another taste of what's to come from the highly anticipated album.

Rounding out our favorite releases this week, dance music powerhouse MEDUZA has teamed up with Khalid for 'Weekend' and honestly, the title couldn't be more appropriate. MEDUZA's euphoric production meets Khalid's unmistakably smooth vocals to create a track that feels tailor-made for rooftop parties, beach days and those Friday afternoons when you're already mentally out of the office.

Whether you're looking for your next summer anthem, a fresh pop obsession or something to soundtrack your weekend plans, we got you! You can hear all of these, and the biggest songs in the world right now on 104.8 Channel 4, Hit Music for the UAE!