DJ Khaled has dropped two new singles, “You Remind Me” and “Brother.” The songs are both from his upcoming album , Aalam of God, his first LP in three years.

“You Remind Me” is an upbeat collaboration with Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Mavado, Bounty Killer, Rorystonelove, and Kaylan Arnold, who also appear in the music video for the track.

The more reflective “Brother” sees DJ Khaled teaming up with Post Malone and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.

DJ Khaled has been teasing Aalam of God, his 14th studio album, since earlier this year. In February, the Miami producer released a seven-minute trailer for the LP, which featured actor Mark Wahlberg and confirmed it would include collaborations with Drake and Rihanna. The album does not yet have a release date, but a press release notes that “it may have been three years, but Khaled has been quietly plotting his next move and assembling what promises to be the definitive album of his career so far with Aalam of God.”

Also in February, DJ Khaled joined Cardi B, Natania, and Subhi for “Higher Love,” which appeared on the soundtrack to the new Smurfs movie. DJ Khaled’s last album, God Did, arrived in 2022. It was nominated for five Grammys, including Best Rap Album and Song of the Year for “God Did,” which featured Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend, and Fridayy.

 

Hardy took the stage on The Tonight Show for a moving performance of his song “Bottomland.” The country artist delivered the anthemic track solo, seated on an upturned log as the camera circled around him, adding an intimate touch to the late-night set.

“Bottomland” is featured on Hardy’s latest album, Country! Country!, which was released in September. The track finds the Nashville musician looking back on his upbringing as he sings, “Lord just take me as I am/ Bury me in bottomland/ I am just a country boy/ Where I come from didn’t have no choice/ But what I’ve done well or so I’m told/ So baby wear my watch, baby sell my gold.”

Country! Country! serves as Hardy’s fourth studio project and includes 20 songs, among them the single “Favorite Country Song.” In a recent episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, Hardy opened up about the album, his decision to record a cover of the 1975’s “Love It If We Made It,” and how the 2022 bus accident that left him injured and dealing with PTSD shaped his new music.

Rolling Stone described the album as “surprising,” noting that beneath its surface, Country! Country! continues Hardy’s tradition of exploring deeper and darker themes. The publication pointed out that several tracks dive into thoughts of mortality and self-reflection, with at least eight songs addressing his own death or burial.

Hardy plans to bring Country! Country! to fans with a major tour next year. Announced in October, the Country! Country! Tour! will launch in February and continue through August 2026. The extensive run will include a strong rotation of supporting acts, such as chart favorite Tucker Wetmore, indie duo Muscadine Bloodline, and honky-tonk artist Jake Worthington. Cameron Whitcomb, Mitchell Tenpenny, and McCoy Moore will also join select dates on the tour.

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