Latest Western Music Releases [September 2025]

Words I Should’ve saidMick Jenkins & EMIL Feat. ENNY

Mick Jenkins & EMIL Feat. ENNY – Words I Should’ve said

Mick Jenkins, the Chicago rapper known for lyricism rooted in metaphor and concept.

Teaming up with UK producer Emile and featuring rising London artist ENNY, he released a track in September 2025.

It’s a cut from A Murder of Crows, a joint project by Mick and Emile.

The song offers an introspective portrayal of regret and self-reproach over the “words that should have been said” in a past relationship.

The stripped-back beat underscores the weight of their verses, and the remorse voiced from each perspective invites listeners to overlay their own memories, leaving them with a lingering, indescribable feeling.

Against The WorldMobb Deep

Mobb Deep – “Against The World” (Visualizer)

Mobb Deep from New York, long respected as leaders of hardcore hip-hop.

Although Prodigy passed away in 2017, a new release has finally arrived.

This track is the lead single from their ninth album, “Infinite,” scheduled for release in October 2025—remarkably, their first studio album in 11 years.

The project features previously unreleased vocals from Prodigy and delves into themes that define their roots, like resilience in the face of adversity and survival.

The track produced by Havoc delivers a dark, gritty sound that revives the atmosphere of ’90s Queensbridge.

This timeless collaboration between the two is a must-check for any head seeking real hip-hop.

Not Sorry (ft. Jill Scott & Rapsody)MOON CHILD

Moonchild – Not Sorry ft. Jill Scott & Rapsody (Official Music Video)

Moonchild is a neo-soul trio with a background from a prestigious jazz school, and their sophisticated sound has earned high praise from R&B aficionados around the world.

Their collaboration with soul legend Jill Scott and lyricist Rapsody may well be this track released in September 2025.

It’s a liberating anthem that rejects existing only for someone else and declares one’s own strength.

Over Moonchild’s characteristically warm and luxurious sound, the three distinct voices blend beautifully.

It’s their first single since the Grammy-nominated 2022 album “Starfruit,” signaling the dawn of a new chapter.

On nights when you feel bound by something, it will quietly give you strength.

Counting Green (Feat. Busta Rhymes & CuhDeeJah)Papoose

Papoose Feat. Busta Rhymes & CuhDeeJah “Counting Green” Official Music Video

Papoose, a Brooklyn-born rapper known for his lyrical prowess.

A heavyweight of the underground who’s commanded massive support on the mixtape scene since the 2000s.

Following his 2020 album Endangered Species, he’s released a new single.

Centered on the hustle to seize success and wealth, the track showcases Papoose’s characteristically sharp wordplay.

The energetic rap of the legendary Busta Rhymes fuses with the modern flow of rising artist Kadiyah, resulting in a hard-hitting hip-hop cut with a compelling cross-generational mic relay.

It’s the perfect song to boost your motivation—be sure to check it out.

What A LifeRachel Chinouriri

Rachel Chinouriri – What A Life (Official Lyric Video)

Rachel Chinouriri, a London-born singer-songwriter drawing attention with a voice that carries the genes of Britpop into the present day, has earned praise for her assured songwriting, including a spot in the BBC’s newcomer polls.

The track she delivered as an expanded addition to her EP “Little House” showcases a different charm from her debut album “What a Devastating Turn of Events,” released in May 2024.

In this song, heartwarming lyrics depict a dream of a modest, happy future with a loved one.

With its gentle, soothing indie-pop sound, it might be perfect for time spent with someone special or for taking a quiet breather at night.

It seems to be a special piece she chose to express a “spirit full of love.”

AprilRose Gray

Rose Gray – April (Official Visualiser)

Singer-songwriter Rose Gray, rooted in East London’s club culture and acclaimed for her January 2025 debut album Louder, Please, has been drawing growing attention—winning MTV Push UK and IRE 2025 in February.

The work she’s unveiled from the long-awaited deluxe edition, A Little Louder, Please, is this track.

It’s an exhilarating slice of dance-pop that captures the sense of liberation sparked by encounters on the dance floor and the joy of living in the moment.

Wrapped in the glittering aura of 2010s nightclubs, the sound is a superb piece that naturally moves both heart and body.

A perfect choice for boosting your mood or sinking into a weekend night.

SWAYStarset

STARSET – SWAY (Official Visualizer)

Starset is a band that champions “cinematic rock,” fusing science and music.

Founded by a scientist, they’ve gained popularity for their grand storytelling.

The track in question showcases their style: it starts with a quiet, dreamlike verse and then surges into a heavy, intensified sound in the chorus.

The dazzling synths and weighty guitar riffs create a breathtaking contrast between calm and fury.

The lyrics, depicting a desperate reach for light amid suffocating darkness, are deeply moving.

This song appears on their fifth album, SILOS, released in September 2025.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who loves expansive, soundtrack-like music.