Music / PlaylistThe only tracks you need to hear this weekThis week’s best new tracks, featuring Let’s Eat Grandma, Gaika, ILOVEMAKONNEN, and Lil BShareLink copied ✔️April 22, 2016MusicPlaylistTextSelim BulutIllustrationJavier Sola The music world lost one of its true originals this week: Prince’s shocking death at 57 has left legions of listeners in mourning. But the loss of one singular artist means it’s even more important to celebrate those emerging new artists who are remaking the world in their own image. This week’s playlist is dedicated to some of those unique musicians. There’s ILOVEMAKONNEN and Lil B, both subverting rap music in different ways, Let’s Eat Grandma, the teenage duo who appeared seemingly out of nowhere with their peculiar take on pop music, and Gaika, the outspoken South London MC creating a punkish take on grime, dancehall, and electronic music. Listen to the playlist below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORETOMORA are the dance-pop superduo out to ‘connect unexpected people’If Geese are a psy-op, so is everything else Nike Airmaxxing with singer-songwriter Simone RuthA deep dive into the fan-led SOPHIE archive projectThe secret history of Black British musicSilvana Estrada: ‘Bad Bunny is my hero, but Latin America is a continent’ The ultimate guide to music festivals in 2026Stop calling Justin Bieber’s Coachella set ‘lazy’Xaviersobased’s online obsessions: NBA 2K, skate videos and NickelodeonQueer nightlife is thriving in Bucharest’s abandoned backroomsThe rise of Rico Ace in 5 tracksSwedish House Mafia unpack their Miami Ultra festival mega-setEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy