One of TIDAL’s founding principles is that we do not rank creativity. To each their own, in terms of what constitutes a great song or makes one song “better” than another. However, each week there are a few tunes that really test our belief system, and we can’t help but elevate them above the thousand-plus tracks we’re pitched across genres. So keep checking this space on Fridays for a list of new songs that are sitting atop our own personal playlists. Maybe yours are different. That’s cool. After all, if you are part of the TIDAL family, your opinion matters and, also, you clearly have better taste in music than your friends. That’s one ranking we can make with certainty. - Tony Gervino
Arima Ederra
“Heard What You Said”
R&B singer-songwriter Arima Ederra brings her love of languages and words into everything she does, from her moniker (it means “soul beautiful” in Basque) to her bittersweet lyrics. Fans have been anticipating a new album for three years, after the addictive An Orange Colored Day. The new singles she has been trickling out haven’t disappointed, including one where she collaborates with Mereba. The latest one, “Heard What You Said,” is a tear-jerker that tells the story of two loves who can’t see each other for who they really are. Ederra’s pairing of her innocent, almost angelic voice with poignant messages is lovely, and I can’t wait to hear more (ASAP, please!). - Lizz Carroll
Dijon
Baby
Listening to Dijon’s Baby is like staring at this wild painting of Prince and Frank Ocean — so sharp you’d swear it belongs in a gallery. Then the artist goes and throws stickers on it, scratches it up, leaves smudges all over. At first you’re like, “Why mess with something so perfect?” But then you realize: every change is actually a sound bite, a rap reference, a tiny sample. Each one pulls you down a different rabbit hole — into another feeling, another era, another mood. Suddenly the whole thing opens up and you get it: the chaos is the point. That’s Baby — street art turned into music. - Philipp Senkpiel
Millie Gibson
“eleven : eleven”
Music has the power to uplift and inspire. Millie Gibson’s “eleven : eleven” does both. The New York-based R&B singer clearly has a penchant for healing. And I love the looseness of this track — one gets the feeling it could go anywhere it wants in a live setting. - Brad Farberman
Tate McRae
“TIT FOR TAT”
Tate McRae isn’t holding back on her new single, “TIT FOR TAT.” It’s a fiery, savage breakup anthem that doubles as a mic-drop moment. Witty and sharp, it flips messy heartbreak into pure pop satisfaction. With lyrics that sting and production that begs to be blasted, Tate turns the drama into something you can dance (or scream) along to. One thing’s for sure: “TIT FOR TAT” is Tate at her most fun, fiery and unfiltered. - Amberliz Mateo
Chris Patrick
“Ramen Noodles”
Chris Patrick’s electrifying freestyle during Kai Cenat’s “Mafiathon” stands as one of 2025’s most impressive displays of lyricism from hip-hop’s new generation. The New Jersey MC followed up the viral moment with “Ramen Noodles,” a victory lap that proves his freestyle prowess isn’t just a one-off. With bars like “I could never let a hard time humble me / fumble me / unfuckwitable when it come to me / put that real theorem the way these legs been at an upper seat / I run this marathon, miracle they haven’t stumbled me,” he demonstrates his confident wordplay and authentic perspective. The song encapsulates what makes Chris special in today’s landscape — a rare combination of intricate lyrics, impeccable flow control and melodic hooks that don’t sacrifice his style. As one of hip-hop’s most promising talents from Jersey, I have to make sure to support Chris Patrick’s continued rise. - Juan Navarro
Young Miko
“Meiomi”
If Hollywood ever wants to produce a 2025-era movie on infamous street figure turned writer Iceberg Slim, they should tap Young Miko for the lead role. In her latest, “Meiomi,” she’s as pimp-ish as they come. She sensually proclaims her yearning for a stripper. Miko’s lyrics are just as mesmerizing as the dancer’s moves, albeit a bit obsessive — she is hypnotized by the eroticism of the female body. It’s truly a love letter to erotic dancers everywhere — from ATL to Puerto Rico and beyond – SWAKFM (Sealed With A Kiss From Miko). - Jesús Triviño Alarcón
