The Friday Drop: Maluma, Arlo Parks, Selena Gomez, and More New Music This Week

YouTube | Maluma
YouTube | Maluma

It's my favorite day of the week, and I'm celebrating by listening to Maluma's new album! In honor of his 27th birthday, the Latin superstar surprised his fans with 7 Días en Jamaica, a visual project inspired by his recent trip to the Caribbean island. If I'm being honest, that's all I've been listening to since it dropped on Thursday, but he's not the only one with new music. Selena Gomez released her second single from her upcoming Spanish-language album, and Arlo Parks also came through with her debut album. As POPSUGAR editors, my colleagues and I love discussing our new weekly music finds, so check out our recommendations in the latest edition of The Friday Drop ahead.

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"Agua de Jamaica" by Maluma

"Perhaps I'm biased because I love everything Maluma does, but I'm obsessed with his latest EP, 7 Días en Jamaica. The project was inspired by his recent trip to Jamaica, and the standout track for me is 'Agua de Jamaica,' because if you know me, you know I can't resist a good love song — especially if it's in Spanish. Upon hearing it for the first time, I was immediately swept up by the romantic lyrics, and I only loved it more when I watched the video." — Monica Sisavat, editor, celebrity and entertainment

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"Just Go" by Arlo Parks

"It is truly a glorious moment when your ex comes back around and you're actually over them and ready to move on. If you find yourself celebrating such a feat, Arlo Parks's debut album, Collapsed in Sunbeams, has the soundtrack to your toast. On 'Just Go,' the British songstress has no interest in rekindling when a past love shows up on her doorstep. 'As I watched you welling up / I knew you hadn't changed that much,' she sings, completely unfazed. Iconic." — Iyana Robertson, content director, celebrity and entertainment

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"Baila Conmigo" by Selena Gomez and Rauw Alejandro

"I still don't know how I feel about Selena Gomez's upcoming Spanish-language album, but I really hope it's filled with bops like 'Baila Conmigo.' It goes without saying that Gomez knows how to make a good dance song, and she didn't disappoint with this one. It's just a fun, feel-good song." — Monica Sisavat, editor, celebrity and entertainment

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"Only a Matter of Time" by Joshua Bassett

"I haven't been able to get 'Only a Matter of Time' out of my head since I heard it. It's easily my favorite track Bassett has released yet. The lyrics are so sharp, but his vocals make the track even more emotional." — Kelsie Gibson, editor, celebrity and entertainment

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"Peligrosa" by Maluma

"I'm also throwing 'Peligrosa' in the mix just because I can't get enough of this album. Maluma really did his thing!" — Monica Sisavat, editor, celebrity and entertainment