Best Songs of The Week: feat. Alchemist, Flying Lotus, and More [Playlist]

April 23, 2021

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 Alchemist, Flying Lotus, Georgia Anne Muldrow, DijahSB, Topaz Jones, and more.

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DijahSB mines her trauma on the ascendent, yet laidback, title track from their new album, Head Above The Waters.

Thundercat and Flying Lotus reconnect on the opening theme for the soon-to-drop Netflix anime series, Yasuke, starring Lakeith Stanfield as Japan's first black samurai.

Georgia Anne Muldrow dabbles in electric mid-tempo disco-pop on the latest single from her upcoming instrumental album, VWETO III.

Kiefer hosts 10.4 ROG for a skittering standout from his new Between Days EP, out now via Stones Throw.

Phonte and Maxo join Topaz Jones on the funk-fueled mid-album highlight from the Jersey-rapper's new project, Don't Go Tellin' Your Momma.

The titular track from Huey Briss' stellar new album, Grace Park Legend is equal parts hometown anthem and cautionary tale.

Uncle Al lends a murky suite to Evidence, launching the campaign for the Los Angeles rapper's new album, Unlearning Vol. 1.

Alchemist offers a glimpse at his incoming This Thing of Ours EP with a triumphant new single, featuring verses from Earl Sweatshirt and Navy Blue.