The Listening: The Weeknd, MF DOOM & Madlib, MIKE and More

The last day of January comes with a truly stacked collection of new releases.

First, we have to mention the Madvillainy Demos, a release of demos from MF DOOM and Madlib’s seminal Madvillainy album.

There’s also MIKE’s new album, Showbiz!, as well as The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow, which completes a trilogy he began in 2020 with After Hours.

On the new songs front, we have Tre Loaded’s “GloRilla,” in honor of the fellow Memphis rapper. There’s also Skaiwater’s “Pop” and Jacquees and DeJ Loaf’s “Favorite One.”

Each week, Okayplayer will deliver a roundup of all the latest new heat from some of our favorite artists. Check out the latest offerings below.

NEW SONGS

SKAIWATER, “POP”

Skaiwater continues to maintain the momentum they made for themselves with last year’s #gigi album by releasing “pop,” an infectious new track.

JACQUEES AND DEJ LOAF, “FAVORITE ONE”

The pair link up for a smooth and atmospheric track produced by Nash B.

TRE LOADED, “GLORILLA”

The fellow Memphis rapper names his latest song after the Glorious artist.

NEW ALBUMS

MF DOOM AND MADLIB, ‘Madvillainy Demos’

If you’ve ever wanted to hear demos from MF DOOM and Madlib’s beloved Madvillainy album, this new release has you covered.

MIKE, ‘Showbiz!’

The gifted NYC rapper drops his latest project, a 24-track release that features 454, duendita and more.

THE WEEKND, ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’

The singer releases the final part of his trilogy that includes 2020’s After Hours and 2022’s Dawn FM.

FEARDORIAN, ‘Leaving Home’

The follow-up to last year’s self-titled debut, Leaving Home is a coming-of-age album chronicling the Atlanta artist’s first time living away from home.

EST GEE, ‘I Ain’t Feeling You’

EST Gee has finally released his long-awaited new album, I Ain’t Feeling You, which features Lil Baby, Travis Scott, Veeze and more.

Journey Montana, ‘Lucky Girl Syndrome’

The rising R&B artist releases her debut album, a 10-track project executive produced by Grammy-winning producer DJ Camper.

Iniko, 'The Awakening'

Shapeshifting Brooklyn artist Iniko returns with a new album that captures all of their artistic multitudes.

TY FARRIS, ‘Timing Of A Tarantula’

The underground rapper has released the follow-up to last year’s Enigma with an Attitude.

V DON, ‘Sent For’

V Don and the Black Soprano Family have released the short but sweet Sent For, which features Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, Willie the Kid and more.