'Top 5' Weekly Music Round-Up
WESPEAKMEDIA: TOP 5 WEEKLY MUSIC ROUND-UP (12.12.25)
Find the latest new music in our ‘Top 5’ weekly music round-up here at We Speak Media. In this weekly feature, we will be bringing you the hottest new acts and music out there.
Maria Rosa La Kakiee ‘Trigger My Aria’
‘Trigger My Aria’ fuses hip-hop swagger and melodic sensitivity, proving Maria Rosa La Kakiee is a rising force in independent music.
Zuko Sian ‘Spill A Little Tea’
“Spill A Little Tea” is Zuko Sian at her unapologetic, cinematic best — think soul, jazz, and hip-hop all gossiping in one living room. She delivers truths like confetti: sharp, colorful, and impossible to ignore, while the production keeps your foot tapping even as your heart flutters. By the time the hook hits, you’ll be humming along, spilling your own secrets, and maybe even drafting a strongly worded group chat message — all while feeling like a total icon.
The Kid J The Don ‘Crash Out’
That Kid J The Don turns pain into power on “Crash Out,” delivering a record that’s equal parts confession, confrontation, and championship entrance music. You can hear the fingerprints of Atlanta, Miami, and New York all over the track, woven together with the discipline of a martial artist and the swagger of a seasoned MC. His voice sounds like grit in motion — relentless, emotional, and sharpened by experience. This is the kind of song that makes you straighten your back and walk like you’ve survived something.
Neil Friedlander ‘Totem’
“Totem” introduces Neil Friedlander’s The Change with a sense of wonder that mirrors the unusual circumstances of its creation: a tiny Brooklyn studio, pandemic silence, and a simmering pot anchoring the days. What emerged is a song that embraces uncertainty with charm and curiosity, anchored by witty lyrical imagery and a breezy, nostalgic pop-rock sheen shaped alongside producer Chris Camilleri. The track’s world expands even further in its beautifully realized music video, shot along New Jersey cliffs, where Friedlander ventures into a forest realm inhabited by graceful Muses brought to life by dancers Hayley Rose Brasher and Brandy Brown. Directed and edited by Friedlander himself, the video underscores “Totem” as both a personal awakening and a visual poem about finding direction in the unknown.
Dantiti ‘Big Big Tinz’
Think of “Big Big Tinz” as a masterclass in vibe-setting. The track’s pulsating rhythms, shimmering synths, and Dantiti’s effortlessly smooth delivery make it a perfect example of how Afrobeats can feel both global and deeply personal. It’s fun, it’s catchy, and it’s impossible not to hit repeat.
Find the latest new music in our ‘Top 5’ weekly music round-up here at We Speak Media. In this weekly feature, we will be bringing you the hottest new acts and music out there.
Astor Storm ‘Lift Me Up’
There is a studied elegance to “Lift Him Up,” where industrial textures and atmospheric synths are not used for spectacle but for emotional precision, supporting a composition that treats vulnerability as structure rather than sentiment, and ultimately positions the track as a thoughtful exploration of transformation through sound.
Julia Sommerfield ‘Ratata’
Julia Sommerfield’s “Ratata” doesn’t just introduce her; it kind of drags you into its moody little dream world and refuses to let you leave without feelings. It’s indie-pop, but make it cinematic, slightly spooky, and emotionally overqualified for a debut single. The production swirls like fog in a coming-of-age movie where something mildly supernatural is definitely happening, and Julia’s vocals float right through it like she’s narrating your inner monologue. It’s dramatic in the best way, but never overdone, like someone whispering something deeply important in a very stylish haunted house.
Luchino ‘My Whole Life’
Luchino clearly understands the golden rule of modern pop: make people feel something while giving them a hook they can’t stop replaying. My Whole Life does exactly that, mixing heartfelt storytelling with polished, feel-good production that sounds ready for playlists, road trips, and accidental emotional attachment alike. It’s sincere without being heavy, catchy without trying too hard, and proof that Luchino is quickly finding his lane as a fresh new voice in pop.
NMDA & Isabelle Rose ‘Stoned’
If “vibes” could file a formal complaint, “Stoned” by NMDA and Isabelle Rose woulde Exhibit A for emotional overachievement. Between the gospel-drenched vocals, cinematic production, and deeply human storytelling, this track doesn’t just play—it happens to you. It’s dramatic in the best way, like a late-night thought you didn’t ask for but definitely needed.
Symonne ‘The Way You Love’
Symonne has mastered the art of making introspection sound cool. The Way You Love drifts in with smooth melodies and lush production before wrapping listeners in a blanket of memories, emotions, and late-night thoughts. The track feels like scrolling through old photos with your favourite playlist on—equal parts bittersweet, comforting, and strangely uplifting. With her soulful vocals and knack for turning personal experiences into universal moments, Symonne proves that sometimes the quietest songs leave the biggest impression.
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