This week’s Listening Booth leads with Atlanta rapper Kodie Shane and her single “End Like That” — a track that shows exactly why she remains one of the most compelling young voices in hip hop. Plus four other essential tunes curated by Magz FM that you should be listening to right now.

End Like That – Kodie Shane

Kodie Shane delivers “End Like That” with the effortless melodic confidence that made her a standout in the Sailing Team collective alongside Lil Yachty. The Atlanta rapper and singer blurs the line between hip hop and R&B with a vulnerability that never sacrifices swagger — a combination that most artists twice her age still have not figured out. Kodie Shane continues to build a catalog that rewards repeat listening.

Bet (feat. Skepta & Michael Phantom) – Octavian

London’s Octavian connects with grime legend Skepta and Michael Phantom on “Bet,” a track that moves between UK rap’s hard edges and something more atmospheric. The production is sparse enough to let the vocal interplay carry the weight, and Skepta’s presence raises the stakes without crowding the room.

Knock Knock Knock (feat. YEBBA) – Mark Ronson

Mark Ronson taps YEBBA — one of the most arresting voices in contemporary soul — for “Knock Knock Knock,” a collaboration that puts vocal power at the center of a meticulously crafted production. Ronson’s gift has always been knowing when to step back, and here he builds a frame that lets YEBBA do what she does best.

Education (feat. Yasiin Bey & Black Thought) – Freddie Gibbs & Madlib

Freddie Gibbs and Madlib bring Yasiin Bey and Black Thought — two of the most respected lyricists in hip hop history — onto “Education,” and the result is exactly what that lineup promises. Madlib’s production is dusty, layered, and perfectly off-center, and all four voices land with the kind of precision that only comes from artists who have nothing left to prove.

Twist – Thom Yorke

Thom Yorke’s “Twist” stretches past seven minutes of shifting electronic textures, disembodied vocals, and the kind of rhythmic instability that makes Radiohead’s frontman one of the most unpredictable artists working today. It is not background music — it demands attention and repays it with layers that reveal themselves over repeated plays. Philadelphia’s music landscape continues to champion artists who push boundaries, and this week’s Listening Booth reflects that spirit across five tracks.

Magz FM is a weekly Philadelphia broadcast supporting exciting music and culture, attempting to cultivate the future of the underground scene, in addition to celebrating and acknowledging present-day music and music from the past. Magz FM broadcasts Saturdays 2-4 p.m. on WPPM Philly 106.5.

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