Summary of Western music releases [April 2025]

methamphetamine bluesScrim

Scrim- methamphetamine blues (official lyric video)

A track marked by a deeply introspective atmosphere, where a wistful melody intertwines with a heavy trap beat.

Released in April 2025 as a lead single from the album “via crucis” by Louisiana-born rapper Scrim, the song showcases a different side from his work as $uicideboy$.

Grounded in candid reflections on his recovery from substance addiction and shaped by distinctive sound design, it signals a bold new chapter for him.

Created in a powerful collaboration with producer Wet, the track offers the courage to confront one’s inner darkness.

Born 2 LoseSematary

SEMATARY – BORN 2 LOSE **HAUNTAHOLICS EXCLUSIVE** [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Cemetery, an American artist known for his unique musical style ranging from horrorcore to drill music, founded his rap collective Haunted Mound in 2019 and has been drawing attention in the music scene.

His April 2025 track features warped synthesizer melodies and guitar riffs that create an eerie atmosphere, showcasing a worldview that’s distinctly his own.

He handles mixing and production himself, staying true to a DIY ethos that’s part of his appeal.

With cutting-edge sound and introspective lyrics, this release is best experienced late at night on headphones.

If you want to dive deeper into his world, be sure to check out the 2024 album Bloody Angel as well.

Need MeSevana

Sevana – Need Me

A heartwarming love song has been born, beautifully blending Jamaica’s traditional music with modern R&B.

Taking a new step as an independent artist, Jamaican singer Sevana delivers an April 2025 track that builds on reggae and R&B while weaving in elements of jazz and soul for a sophisticated sound.

Her smooth, emotionally rich vocals gently sing of honesty and devotion in love.

Released by GoodHz Music, the song is produced by Tessellated, with co-production and mixing by Joe Davis.

Serving as a signature work for Sevana—who appeared as Judy Mowatt in the biopic Bob Marley: One Love—it’s a deeply moving track that leaves a lasting impression.

Hoochie CoochieSexyy Red

Sexyy Red – Hoochie Coochie (Official Music Video)

Sexy Redd, a leading figure among contemporary female rappers from St.

Louis, Missouri, has released a new track alongside a music video directed by DaBaby.

Set in a strip club and a boxing ring, the video unfolds a distinctive soundscape shaped by producer Mac Fly’s heavy basslines and synth melodies.

Bold, candid lyrics and an energetic flow make this quintessentially her—showcasing the prowess of the rapper who won Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards.

Strongly reflecting the influence of Gucci Mane and Lil Wayne, this track is an ideal entry point to her musical style.

Feeding the Meatgrinder (Feat. Corpsegrinder)Shadow of Intent

SHADOW OF INTENT – Feeding the Meatgrinder Feat. Corpsegrinder (Official Music Video)

The American band Shadow of Intent, which blends symphonic grandeur with the ferocity of deathcore, will release a new single featuring Cannibal Corpse’s Corpsegrinder as a guest in April 2025.

The track delivers a fierce critique of war and imperialism, seamlessly fusing majestic orchestration, crushing riffs, and destructive breakdowns.

It will be unveiled as a lead single for their album Imperium Delirium, slated for release in June of the same year.

Since forming in 2013, the band has continually pushed the boundaries of deathcore, and this work is a powerful testament to that evolution.

Their sound, weaving darkness and solemnity, makes this a highly recommended track for listeners who favor heavy metal’s weighty intensity.

ILMB (ft. Travis Scott)Sheck Wes

Sheck Wes – ILMB (ft. Travis Scott)

Senegalese-American artist Sheck Wes released a new track featuring Travis Scott in April 2025.

Over a dark, psychedelic-tinged beat, the two rappers trade verses.

The unlikely pairing of Sheck Wes—known for his aggressive delivery—and Travis Scott, with his distinctive melodic flow, feels fresh.

The release is also making waves as their first collaboration since 2019’s JACKBOYS.

A music video dropped simultaneously, and a surprise performance at San Antonio’s 1902 Nightclub has been buzzing as well.

It’s a high-energy track seemingly made for late-night club sets—perfect for nights when you want to crank up the energy.

Back In BidnessShoreline Mafia

Shoreline Mafia – Back In Bidness [Official Music Video]

Born out of Los Angeles’s hip-hop scene in 2016, Shoreline Mafia is a group that’s drawn attention with its distinctive West Coast style.

Centered around founding members OhGeesy and Fenix Flexin, the four-piece lineup also includes Rob Vicious and Master Kato.

This release is the group’s first project since their 2020 album Mafia Bidness, showcasing a compelling West Coast sound woven from hard-hitting beats and synth-driven melodies.

In May 2024, OhGeesy and Fenix Flexin dropped Heat Stick as a duo, laying the groundwork for this album.

Incorporating elements of trap and G-funk, the project bursts with youthful, energetic vibes—perfect for party playlists.