Boston Music Picks of the Week

Seven records from Boston-area rap and R&B that you need in rotation this week. Every one of these artists is up for a 2026 Boston Music Award, and fan voting runs through Nov. 16.

1. Clark D: "CRAZY"

   from A DREAM FOR A DOLLAR, Aug. 7, 2026

   Mattapan's own with five BMA nominations this year. Five. If you're not up on A DREAM FOR A DOLLAR yet, "CRAZY" is the door in.

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2. Token & Connor Price: "Bambi"

   May 28, 2026

   Token and Connor Price trading bars on one track. "Bambi" dropped in May and still holds up.

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3. Miranda Rae ft. Najee Janey: "My Bag"

   R&B, Feb. 11, 2026

   R&B pick. Smooth, confident, and Najee Janey fits right in.

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4. Yanna G ft. Tyler Loyal: "Face2Face"

   R&B, May 8, 2026

   R&B pick. A duet that actually sounds like two people talking to each other.

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5. Michael Christmas, Chris Crack & Girl Talk: Don't Come To My House Sharing Your Location

   EP, Aug. 14, 2026

   Best title of the year, no contest. Christmas over Girl Talk production is a combo nobody asked for and everybody needed.

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6. Termanology & Paul Wall: Repeat Repeat Repeat

   Aug. 14, 2026

   Termanology is still doing it the way it's supposed to be done.

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7. Stizzy LeftLane: "Hope"

   official video, Oct. 17, 2026

   Fresh video this week. Boston artist, and the title says what it's about.

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