Brief
Billboard lists over 30 new releases including Victoria Monét, Drake and Noah Kahan
The weekly roundup spotlights releases across pop, country, hip‑hop and indie genres.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Billboard's New Music Friday for October 2, 2026 features more than 30 fresh releases spanning pop, country, hip‑hop and indie, according to the outlet.
What happened
Victoria Monét opened the week with "Frequency of Love," a 22‑track R&B album that includes collaborations with Bruno Mars, SZA, Leon Thomas, Lucky Daye and Bryson Tiller. Drake expanded his "Habibti" project with a FOMO deluxe edition that adds four new tracks, among them a remix of Ella Langley’s "Choosin’ Texas" featuring Don Toliver. Noah Kahan debuted "Draw You Out," the lead single for the upcoming "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" soundtrack, co‑written and co‑produced by Aaron Dessner. Other notable drops include Lil Nas X’s "World’s Greatest" tribute to his late mother, Miranda Lambert’s "Crisco" album with a feature from Ella Langley, and new singles from Hilary Duff, Holly Humberstone, Megan Thee Stallion and many more.
What the reports add
Billboard notes that Monét’s album is described as a "love letter to R&B," while Drake’s deluxe edition is presented as a "FOMO" collection with a short‑film rollout. Noah Kahan’s quote to Billboard emphasizes his desire for personal connection in the studio. The outlet also lists a wide array of genre‑spanning artists, from the alternative‑grunge band Dexter and the Moonrocks to Colombian solo project Monokoi.
What was said
"If I have to sit there in the studio and put a lot of love into it, I don’t know if I can connect with it if I don’t feel like parts of me are in there," Kahan told Billboard. "I really do feel proud of being able to find that balance on this song," he added.
Key facts
- Victoria Monét released the 22‑track album "Frequency of Love" with multiple guest artists. (billboard.com)
- Drake added four new tracks to his "Habibti" project in a FOMO deluxe edition. (billboard.com)
- Noah Kahan released "Draw You Out" for the "Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" soundtrack, co‑written with Aaron Dessner. (billboard.com)
- Lil Nas X issued the single "World’s Greatest" dedicated to his late mother. (billboard.com)
- Miranda Lambert released the album "Crisco" featuring Ella Langley. (billboard.com)
Sources
- [1] billboard.com — originally reported as “From Victoria Monét to Drake & Noah Kahan, Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!”
