New Music Friday: The best releases out on Aug. 5 : All Songs Considered
NPRNew Music Friday: The best releases out on Aug. 5 toggle caption Chris Parsons/Courtesy of the artist Doechii's latest release, she / her / black bitch is both provocative and alluring, with explicit take-downs, fearless swagger and, by the end of the record, a feel-good chillout at the club. Hear The Songs NPR Music's Ann Powers joins Alt.Latino's Felix Contreras and WXPN's John Morrison, along with host Robin Hilton, to share their picks for the best releases out on Aug. 5. Featured Albums: Doechii — she / her / black bitch Featured Tracks: "Bitches Be," "Swamp Bitches," "Persuasive" Meridian Brothers & El Grupo Renacimiento — Meridian Brothers & El Grupo Renacimiento Featured Tracks: "Bomba Atómica," "Metamorfosis" AJ Suede — Oil On Canvas Featured Tracks: "Growing Diamonds," "Wonder," "Monochrome" Pussy Riot — MATRIARCHY NOW Featured Tracks: "PRINCESS CHARMING," "PLASTIC," "POOF BITCH" Planet Drum — In The Groove Featured Track: "King Clave" Lightning Round: Alexia Bomtempo — DOCE CARNAVAL Araceli Poma — "Agua de Olvido" Art Moore — Art Moore Various — Rise Jamaica! Other notable releases for Aug. 5: Bobby Shmurda — BodBoy Calvin Harris — Funk Wav Bounces Vol.