New Music Report: Expert Picks - Week of October 23rd

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There has been a lot of great new music released over the last few weeks. You can find out what was released this weekend in our New Music Report, but take a look at what we've been listening to lately. Our editors Nicole, James, and Isha have shared some of their Expert Picks for the week. Check it out below.

Nicole's Picks:

Marshmello - "You & Me"

Two months after dropping his Khalid collab "Silence," and as fans await the release of his much talked about Selena Gomez collab "Wolves," Marshmello has shared his newest single "You & Me." And on this new single, Marshmello is anything but silent as the track features the producer/DJ's own vocals. Right away, you're hit with Marshmello's voice along with some electric guitar riffs, and it reminds me of a few alternative bands I used to listen to in the early 2000s -- one might even describe them as emo. Like, he could probably front a punk band if he wanted to. That feeling of nostalgia totally hooked me. But then, Marshmello hits you with the drop, taking the song to a new place in the chorus. 

In "You & Me," Marshmello is begging this special person not to leave. "And, baby, just please don't go without me/I'm tired of doing it on my own/And now I'm stuck here thinking what it could be/You and me," he sings. Why would you want to leave a sweet Marshmello, I ask?! WHY?!

Rita Ora - "Anywhere"

Rita Ora is coming for us all with these absolute BOPS she keeps releasing. Her latest infectious tune? A glorious, melodic, romantic dance/pop song by the name of "Anywhere," which follows her previous single "Your Song" and collab with Avicii "Lonely Together." Rita's latest single has an all-star group of producers behind it, including Alesso, Sir Nolan and Watt, and hears the London-born singer wanting to hit the road to anywhere with the special people (or that special person) in her life. "Just take me anywhere, take me anywhere/Anywhere away with you," she sings.

In a statement to Rolling Stone, Rita explained of the new song, "I was in a routine, working every day, and found myself day dreaming about breaking out of the city and going on a road trip with my friends and never looking back. This is pop at its sweetest, most persuasive form of escapism."

Follow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleMastr0

James' Picks:

Jez Dior - "Late Night"

Jez Dior has sex on his mind on his new single, “Late Night,” which uses an interpolation of Ghost Town DJ’s “My Boo” and is a straight to the point narrative from the Los Angeles-based act. Oh, and when we say it gets straight to the point, we mean it. Off his upcoming EP titled Vices By Midnight, which is set to drop later this fall, the track follows the release of the collection lead single, “Sober,” as well as “2 Birds.” 

Ty Dolla $ign featuring Future & Swae Lee - "Don’t Judge Me"

Ty Dolla $ign is prepping the release of Beach House 3 and his newest single, "Don't Judge Me," features famous friends like Future and Swae Lee. On the Mike WiLL Made It-produced track, the rapper gets candid about his issues with trust, admitting that he's been going through some difficult times. Future and Swae follow suit as they admit of their own insecurities, but make sure to throw in some boast-worthy bars. In a world of overly saturated ego, it’s refreshing to see these three open up and not give a care to the response. "Don't Judge Me" is the latest cut to surface from Dolla $ign's new set, which also features Lil Wayne, Jeremih, and YG.

Follow James on Twitter: @newyorkinstinct

Isha's Picks:

Ty Dolla $ign ft. A$AP Rocky – "Dawson’s Breek (Remix)"

Just a few days before the release of his upcoming Beach House 3 album, Ty Dolla $ign has blessed us with the remix to “Dawson’s Breek.” The original came out just a couple of weeks ago. This new spin on the song features some assistance from the one and only A$AP Rocky. “New belt that’s French canvas/Goyard that’s rich canvas/Showing out for the big cameras/Sonning n**gas like the kids parents/Old money like the grandparents/Show respect or get b**ch handled/Took her wigs like your grand mama/Smack a n**ga like I’m big handed,” Rocky spits.

Maino – Party & Pain – "Do Better"

Maino got very personal on his latest album, Party & Pain. One of the many songs on the project that stuck out to us was “Do Better.” It features Stacy Barthe and throughout it, the rapper admits to all of the wrongs that he did to his significant other. Maino talks about cheating and how he regrets mistreating the women in his life because he knows that his daughter is one day going to be a woman, and he knows karma will soon get him, as he sees his daughter going through all of the things he’s put women through, himself.

Follow Isha on Twitter: @IshaThorpe

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