Hello, me again, here to tell you that for reasons unbeknownst to me, everyone is releasing new music today; from Kanye (<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/best-upcoming-music-releases-fall-2019">maybe</a>) to King Princess (finally) to James Blunt (you&rsquo;re beautifulll, it&rsquo;s trueee). Everyone except for <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/fka-twigs-stars-in-a-trippy-apple-commercial">FKA Twigs</a>, of course, whose album was supposed to come out today, but is now set to be released November 8. (Well played.)

So, happy New Music Friday! We&rsquo;ve compiled a list of eight of today&rsquo;s releases for you. You are welcome.

Kanye West: Jesus is King

Much to Anna of the North&rsquo;s dismay (see: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3-YBjSAlq9/">her Instagram</a>), Yeezus has (in theory) decided to drop Jesus is King today. Or so we heard from his Twitter. Do I believe Kanye? <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/best-upcoming-music-releases-fall-2019">No</a>. Am I willing to be pleasantly surprised? Yes.&nbsp;

UPDATE: It took 12 more hours than expected, but that elusive album is HERE. You can stream it below.

Photo via Twitter / @kanyewest

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Anna of the North:&nbsp;Dream Girl

Our favourite Norwegian sweetheart has finally dropped her sophomore album (!!!). After releasing four singles, including &ldquo;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/anna-playing-games-2019">Playing Games</a>&rdquo; and &ldquo;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/anna-of-the-north-dream-girl-video-2019">Dream Girl</a>,&rdquo; the rest of the LP is now available. Stream away, friends.

Photo via Instagram / @annaofthenorth

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King Princess: Cheap Queen&nbsp;

All hail, King Princess&rsquo;s debut album is here. The 20-year-old <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/digital-issues/letter-from-the-editor-we-love-ny-april-2019">Brooklynite</a> has developed a cult following since releasing her debut single, &ldquo;1950,&rdquo; in February of last year, so I, like the rest of her fans, have been eagerly anticipating this album. Thank god, the wait is over.

Photo via Instagram / @kingprincess69

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Rex Orange County:&nbsp;Pony&nbsp;

21-year-old Alexander O&rsquo;Connor, AKA Rex Orange County, released his album Pony today. After the release of his second album, Apricot Princess, he co-wrote and contributed to two songs on <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/tyler-the-creator-cover-story-interview-2019">Tyler, the Creator</a>&rsquo;s Flower Boy. This is Rex Orange County&rsquo;s third album, but it&rsquo;s his first that isn&rsquo;t self-released. Fast times.

Photo via Sony&nbsp;

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James Blunt: Once Upon A Mind

I told you everyone was releasing music today. James Blunt is no exception. The &ldquo;You&rsquo;re Beautiful&rdquo; singer has actually been rather prolific since his major hit, releasing five albums since Back to Bedlam. &ldquo;You&rsquo;re Beautiful&rdquo; still slaps, in case you were wondering. We tested it.

Photo via Instagram / @jamesblunt

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Armin van Buuren: Balance

Van Buuren&rsquo;s seventh (seventh!) studio album, Balance, has arrived. The 42-year-old Dutch DJ, known for the Grammy-nominated &ldquo;This Is What It Feels Like,&rdquo; currently holds the record for most entries (21) on the Billboard Dance/Electronic albums chart, which, like, wow. Impressive. He last released an album four years ago, so we should all be grateful for this delivery.&nbsp;

Photo via Instagram / @arminvanbuuren

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Brooke Candy: Sexorcism

After a two-year delay, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/xxxtc-brooke-candy-maliibu-mitch-charli-xcx-2019">Brooke Candy</a>&rsquo;s debut album Sexorcism has dropped. The internet-famous rapper was initially supposed to release the album in spring 2017, but that got cancelled after she parted ways with RCA records. However, here we are! The long-awaited album has arrived, and for that, we are so very thankful.&nbsp;

Photo via Instagram / @brookecandy

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Ringo Starr: What&rsquo;s My Name

I&rsquo;ll be honest, I personally haven&rsquo;t been keeping tabs on what former-Beatle Ringo Starr has been up to, but I heard he was on tour this summer alongside his punny &ldquo;All-Starr Band,&rdquo; and I do know that he, like apparently everyone else, dropped a new album today. What&rsquo;s My Name is Starr&rsquo;s 20th studio album (same), and it includes a cover of &ldquo;Grow Old With Me&rdquo; by John Lennon, on which Paul McCartney also features.

Photo via Universal Music Enterprises

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