After covering the fashion and food trends of 2025, our editorial team is diving into the new music of the year. With the highly anticipated comebacks of international stars and the rise of Arab artists with avant-garde sounds, there’s plenty to refresh your playlist. Here’s our top 10.
Take It Easy On Me – Bob Sinclar
Bob Sinclar is back with a track that blends house and disco, featuring, of course, his signature feel-good touch that we all love. But the real surprise? The music video. Featuring exaggerated aesthetic transformations, the DJ appears unrecognizable, his face seemingly frozen by plastic surgery. It’s a clever take on today’s obsession with appearance… and a brilliant PR move. Well played!
Hurry Up Tomorrow – The Weeknd
Released two weeks ago, “Hurry Up Tomorrow” is the latest single from the album of the same name. Staying true to his signature eighties aesthetic— which made After Hours and Dawn FM so memorable—The Weeknd delivers a synth-driven melody that immerses us in a futuristic yet nostalgic atmosphere.
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Totopika – ElGrandeToto & Vacra
Among the best surprises of 2025’s new music, one of our favorites is the collab between ElGrandeToto and Vacra, aka Pikatchu. Yes, the singer with the androgynous voice who long kept his true identity a mystery… This single masterfully blends rap and pop with an addictive chorus that’s impossible to stop humming. It stays in line with Salgoat, Toto’s last album, which racked up over 75 million streams since its release in late November 2024.
Born Again – Lisa & Doja Cat
Another exciting collab—this time, an all-female one! Lisa, member of K-pop group Blackpink, teamed up with American rapper Doja Cat and British singer-songwriter Raye. The result? “Born Again”, a track that fuses pop, rap, and electronic music. From Lisa’s highly anticipated solo album Alter Ego, set for release on February 28, the single is already trending on YouTube with 39 million views.
Exile – Saint Levant
Palestinian artist Saint Levant is back with “Exile”, a track blending R&B and Oriental influences. Poetic and introspective, the song explores themes of displacement and identity—both central to his musical universe.
Abracadabra – Lady Gaga
With “Abracadabra”, Lady Gaga skillfully combines electro and pop. This 2025 hit is sure to please longtime fans, especially those who have followed her from the start. A clear nod to her “Bad Romance” era—yes, that iconic track is already 16 years old!
Baile Inolvidable – Bad Bunny
Time for some salsa vibes! Bad Bunny’s latest track pays tribute to the musical roots of his native Puerto Rico. Vibrant and rhythmic, “Baile Inolvidable” once again proves his versatility and ability to blend reggaeton, pop, and traditional music.
Survival – Rilès
After months of teasing on social media, Rilès is back with a transformed look. So drastically slimmed down that he resembles Christian Bale in The Machinist, the singer unveils “Survival”—a track where rap, singing, and Afro influences collide. Both intense and melodic, this 2025 release is a powerful anthem of resilience. And to top it all off, the artist just completed an extraordinary challenge: running non-stop for 24 hours on a treadmill, covering over 200 kilometers.
Girl, Feel Good – FKA twigs
Following the success of Magdalene in 2019, FKA twigs returns with Eusexua, an album inspired by Prague’s raves and techno clubs. “Girl, Feel Good”, one of its standout tracks, is a celebration of empowerment and self-confidence. With pulsating beats straight out of the underground club scene, the song fuses electronic rhythms with ethereal vocals.
Midalya – Rim Fikri
“Midalya” by Rim Fikri is a dynamic track infused with pop and Arabic sounds. With lyrics about perseverance and personal victories, the 25-year-old artist delivers an anthem of determination.
