Best Songs of The Week: ft. Vince Staples, Tyler The Creator, 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 Tyler The Creator, Vince Staples, H.E.R., YL, Georgia Anne Muldrow, and more.
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Wiki – “Uncut Gems”
Just a few weeks after teaming up with NAH on a stellar collaborative outing, Wiki delivers a steel-toed solo transmission.
YL featuring Koncept Jack$on – “LUDACRIS”
YL trades bars with Koncept Jackson on a hyper-swung selection from the New York rapper’s new project, IT NEVER ENTERED MY MIND, out today via RRR Music Group.
Tyler The Creator – “LUMBERJACK”
Tyler The Creator officially rings the new album alarm with a return to gritty bars and gorgeously twisted visuals on the brooding (and Gravediggas-sampling) campaign-starter for Call Me If You Get Lost (out next week.)
Vince Staples – “Law of Averages”
Vince Staples announces his 2021 entry with a cold Kenny Beats-produced single and an accompanying visual.
Isaiah Rashad – “Headshots (4r Da Locals)”
Isaiah Rashad dips into something distinctly dark and immutably southern with the latest single from his upcoming album, The House is Burning (which is still missing a firm release date.)
Gengis Don featuring Georgia Anne Muldrow, Keenyn Omari, and WHYTRI – “Manic”
Gengis Don assembles a crew of raucous jazz misfits (comprising Georgia Anne Muldrow, Keenyn Omari, and WHYTRI,) on an ascendent standalone suite.
H.E.R. featuring Thundercat – “Bloody Waters”
H.E.R. gets Thundercat to play it straight on a smooth and soulful standout from the new album, Back of My Mind, out today via RCA.
Peyton – “Don’t U Wanna Fly”
Peyton serves up another dreamy glimpse at her upcoming project, PSA, out on July 23rd via Stones Throw Records.