Each and every week we put together our favorite tracks that had premiered a few days prior into one magnificent mixtape to share with you and your friends. This time around we've decided to share new 2015 songs from Beyoncé, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Pussy Riot and more right here!
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It would be a huge mistake to start this week's mixtape with some song other than Beyoncé's latest single, "Formation," which she debuted ahead of her great Super Bowl 50 Halftime performance. We even got a great music video from Jay Z's better half! Check out our previous coverage of this hit song right here!
You probably think that other songs aren't even worth mentioning this week, but you'd be wrong! While the Queen Bey is obviously going to top many lists this week, month, year, etc., we can't ignore the great tunes we listened to other than "Formation."
For instance, Nicki Minaj had a very NSFW verse on the remix of Yo Gotti's "Down in the DM." She called out a number of other celebrities, including Miley Cyrus, who she had a feud with last year. Check out this track right here!
We also got a brand new protest song from political punks Pussy Riot this week. The Russian activists took aim at political powers like Vladimir Putin and more on "Chaika," spreading their message once again. Check out our previous coverage of this premiere right here!
Indie-punks Parquet Courts announced their 2016 album, Human Performance, this past week, and shared a new music video for their latest track, "Dust." Watch it right here:
Deftones surprised fans last week by premiering a new song called "Prayers/Triangles" off of their upcoming new album, Gore. According to Consequence of Sound, the band shared the track with Zane Lowe's Beats 1 Radio show, along with a brief interview. Follow the link above to hear the song!
President Barack Obama recently named Kendrick Lamar as the better rapper compared to Drake. The Canadian hip-hop artist this week responded to this statement with the new song "Summer Sixteen." Have a listen right here (at the 34:20 mark):
Young Thug released a mixtape this week, you guys. Listen to it right now!
Future announced and released his new album, EVOL, last week. Check out our previous coverage right here!
Pop-punk champion Into It. Over It. shared a highly anticipated new single this week entitled "Required Reading," which is off of next month's release Standards. Have an emoting listen right here:
Since Andrew Bird announced his new album, Are You Serious, last week, and also shared the lead single, "Capsized," we need to close out our mixtape with it. Have a listen right here:
If you're looking to share some music with a pal or a significant other, we think that this new mix is perfect for such a gift! Enjoy these songs together!
Who will you share this new Mixtape with this week? Let us know in the comments section below!
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