The Friday Drop: Anitta, Sam Smith, Cautious Clay, and More New Music This Week

"Um, why did it take this long for Anitta and Cardi B to collaborate on a song together? The ladies certainly brought the heat with this track, and it'll have you dancing in the middle of your living room in a matter of seconds. From the powerful female energy to Cardi rapping in both English and Spanish, I love everything about this song. " — Monica Sisavat, editor, celebrity and entertainment

"Howard's original 'Goat Head' track is masterful, but as a big fan of Earthgang, I love this new remix. Between the bumpin' beat and fresh verses that celebrate Black excellence, the song is an all-around bop, and I fully plan on playing it for days on end." — Brea Cubit, assistant editor, celebrity and entertainment

"Clay has this uncanny ability to make me feel like I need to just calm the f*ck down, and I got to admit, what more do we need in 2020? His music is what I like to refer to as 'sway music,' you can't help but be consumed by his smooth voice that is always accompanied by the even smoother sounds. I was first introduced to Clay through the season three soundtrack of Insecure, and my appreciation for his music has only grown!" — Zareen Siddiqui, director, audience development

"Every time Smith drops a new song, I know I'm going to be in my feelings, and 'Diamonds' is no different. In the track, Smith says goodbye to a lover who wanted them for all the glitz and glamour, and although I can't actually relate, it still made me emotional. Not to mention, the beat is absolutely electrifying!" — Monica Sisavat, editor, celebrity and entertainment

"Listening to Banks croon on this track is almost like being under a spell. His vocals are absolutely hypnotizing, and it sounds as if he's singing underwater — which beautifully complements the visuals of him being submerged in water throughout the song's music video. This is art." — Brea Cubit, assistant editor, celebrity and entertainment