Best Songs of The Week: ft. Mach-Hommy, Earl Sweatshirt, and More
The Round-Up is Okayplayer’s weekly playlist of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set features new music from Mach-Hommy, Earl Sweatshirt, Fana Hues, Benny Sings, and more.
Scroll through selections from this week’s sequence of the best songs below and subscribe to Okayplayer’s Spotify channel today.
Stro Elliot – “Machine No Make Sex”
Stro Elliot stitches a James Brown classic into a buoyant Afrobeat groove on a selection from his upcoming album of reworks, Black & Loud.
Homeboy Sandman – “Come Thru”
Homeboy Sandman lights up a skittering jazz loop on his latest loosie.
Mach-Hommy – “SELF LUH”
Mach-Hommy closes out his stellar new album, Balens Cho, with a smooth and simmering plea for collective care of mind, body, and spirit.
Rick Ross featuring Benny The Butcher – “Rapper Estates”
Rick Ross enlists Benny The Butcher for a lux link-up from his new album, Richer Than I Ever Been, out today via Epic Records.
Cousin Stizz – “Blessings”
Cousin Stizz announces his first independent album in nearly seven years with a bid of gratitude and grit.
Benny Sings featuring Kenny Beats and Cory Henry – “Don’t Look”
Benny Sings is joined by Kenny Beats and Cory Henry on this short, sweet, and wonderfully warbled selection from his new album, Beat Tape 2, out today via Stones Throw Records.
Fana Hues – “Breakfast”
Fana Hues returns with another glimmering one-off ballad, which premiered earlier this week with COLORS.
Earl Sweatshirt featuring Armand Hammer – “Tabula Rasa”
Earl Sweatshirt reunites with Armand Hammer to officially announce his new project SICK!, which is out on January 22nd via his Tan Cressida imprint.