Best Songs of The Week: ft. Mndsgn, Conway The Machine, 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 Mndsgn, Conway The Machine, Andra Day, Kenny Mason, MIKE, and more.
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Andra Day – “Phone Dies”
Just weeks out from what could be a massive Oscars night, Andra Day offers a look at her next musical phase, delivering an upbeat single produced by Anderson .Paak.
Peter CottonTale featuring Jamila Woods – “Breathe My Name”
Peter CottonTale and Jamila Woods display Chicago’s ever-broadening palette on a soothing new collaboration.
Mndsgn – “Slowdance”
Mndsgn shares another shimmering single from his newly-announced album, Rare Pleasures.
L’Orange and Namir Blade featuring Quelle Chris – “Point to Point”
L’Orange and Namir Blade welcome Quelle Chris to the fold in a potent preview of their incoming collaborative album, Imaginary Everything.
Kenny Mason featuring Freddie Gibbs – “Much Money”
Freddie Gibbs comes through with a crucial assist on a slow-burning standout from Kenny Mason‘s new album, Angelic Hoodrat: Supercut.
Hus Kingpin – “Date Night”
Hus Kingpin delivers romance raps over a butter-smooth beat on this selection from his new tape, Threesome 2: The Art of Sex.
MIKE – “Evil Eye”
MIKE delivers an ascendant performance on the first single from his forthcoming album, Disco!.
Conway The Machine featuring 2 Chainz – “200 Pies”
Conway The Machine and 2 Chainz light up an Alchemist-produced gem from the Griselda rapper’s new album, La Maquina, which is out today featuring appearances from Ludacris, JID, Westside Gunn, Benny The Butcher, Elcamino, and more.