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Exciting Music Releases Dominate April 2025: Hip-Hop, Rock, and Collaborations Shine


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In the latest music news, April 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for music enthusiasts across various genres.

On the hip-hop front, Wiz Khalifa is set to release the highly anticipated sequel to his 2010 mixtape, *Kush + Orange Juice*, titled *Kush + Orange Juice 2*. This 23-track project, dropping on April 18, promises to bring back the feel-good sounds of the Blog Era, with tracks like "Hit It Once" and "5 Star" featuring Gunna, and "Hide It" featuring Don Toliver[1].

Another notable release in hip-hop is Ken Carson's *More Chaos*, scheduled for April 11. This album follows his 2023 release *A Great Chaos* and includes guest appearances by Playboi Carti and Destroy Lonely. The album is produced by a trusted circle of producers and marks Ken Carson's continued growth under the tutelage of Playboi Carti[1].

From Louisiana, Kool Brown is releasing his new EP *BRNZ* (Bronze) on April 4. This EP continues Kool Brown's legacy in the Baton Rouge hip-hop scene, with tracks like "Vice City Stories" that showcase his unique southern swag[1].

In the rock music sphere, several significant releases are on the horizon. Neil Young's new live project, *Coastal*, is set to release on April 18, featuring a mix of old and new material from his extensive career. Billy Idol is also releasing his first full-length album in over a decade, *Dream Into It*, which includes duets with Joan Jett and Avril Lavigne. Additionally, L.A. Guns is releasing *Leopard Skin*, their fourth consecutive album with reunited guitarist Tracii Guns and frontman Phil Lewis[5].

Ghost is making headlines with their sixth album, *Skeleta*, the first to feature Papa V Perpetua, the latest incarnation of bandleader Tobias Forge. This album is part of a larger tour that includes a performance at Black Sabbath’s farewell show in July[5].

Elton John and Brandi Carlile have collaborated on *Who Believes in Angels?*, an album written and recorded in just 20 days with the help of longtime collaborators Bernie Taupin and Andrew Watt. This album is set to release on April 4, along with other notable releases such as Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen's *Black Light/White Noise* and Marianne Faithfull's *Greatest Hits* vinyl reissue[5].

There are no major controversies or significant events reported in the music world over the past 24 hours, but the upcoming releases and performances are generating considerable excitement among fans.

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