New Music Friday January 12: Ariana Grande, Lil Nas X, Kid Cudi and More

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Check out some of ET's favorite new music of the week!

Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer -- and ET has you covered for everything in between.

This week, Ariana Grande leads the pack with her first new single since 2020, "yes, and?" On the track, which Grande wrote and produced, the singer shows off her signature style, complemented by the collaborative efforts of renowned producers Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh. 

The empowering song features lyrics including, "If you find yourself in a dark situation just turn on your light and be like /  'Yes, and?' / Say that s**t with your chest / And be your own f**kin' best friend / Say that s**t with your chest / Keep moving like, 'What's next?'"

In a post to her Instagram Story last month, Grande shared her mindset for 2024.

"I am listening to and trusting myself, even when fear or trauma tells me not to. I am reacting to things that deserve my energy only and removing and protecting myself from things that do not," she wrote in part. "... I feel more human than ever. I feel more deeply than ever. I feel softer and stronger, all at once."

Read on to check out all of ET's recommendations for new music to listen to this weekend!

"yes, and?" – Ariana Grande

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"J CHRIST"  Lil Nas X

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INSANO – Kid Cudi

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"World Burn" from Mean Girls (Music from the Motion Picture) Reneé Rapp & The Cast of Mean Girls

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify


american dream – 21 Savage

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"Evolution" – Sheryl Crow

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"Beautiful People (Stay High) – The Black Keys

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify 


"face to face"  kenzie

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify 


BORN TO BE  – ITZY

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify 


"Wanting and Waiting" – The Black Crowes

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify 


Orquídeas – Kali Uchis

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify 


"Trucks, Ducks, Bucks & Beer" – Brian Kelley

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify 


"Right Now" – Chris Young

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify 


"Bitter Sweet Love" – James Arthur

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify 


"this is what winter feels like" – JVKE

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify 


"Deep In Your Love" – ALOK & Bebe Rexha

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify 


"JEEZU" – Jeymes Samuel feat. Doja Cat, Kodak Black feat. Adekunle Gold

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify 


"Meanwhile In Carolina" – Conner Smith

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify 


"Darling Drive" – METTE feat. Sam Gellaitry

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify  


"Lemonade" – Peytan Porter

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify   


"Bad Decisions" – Dylan Schneider

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"Is What It Is" – Judah & the Lion

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"24" – NIKI

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify   


"LiGhT rAiLs" – 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE feat. Rich Brian & Rick Ross

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify   


"Kinda Fun" – Bailee Madison

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify   


"Ron En El Piso" – Residente

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify   


"Yung Joc" – TiaCorine feat. Luh Tyler

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify   


"Holy Ghost" – Omah Lay

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify   


"best thing for me" – Samaria

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify   

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