Best Songs of The Week: ft. Janelle Monáe, Obongjayar, 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 Janelle Monae, Obongjayar, Madison McFerrin, and more.
Janelle Monae in the video for her new single "Lipstick Lover."
Souce: Youtube/Wondaland Records
Scroll through selections from this week’s sequence below and subscribe to Okayplayer’s Spotify channel today.
Radamiz and Thelonious Martin - "Pope Power"
Radamiz sends up a potent prayer on this ghostly cut from his new Thelonious Martin-produced project, 2409 West Slauson, which is out today via Big Enough Home, featuring appearances from Chuck Inglish, Dre Dollasz, and more.
Jay Worthy and Roc Marciano - "Wake Up"
Jay Worthy and Roc Marciano shake off a rough night on the latest single from their upcoming collaborative album, Nothing Bigger Than The Program, which is set to arrive on May 26th via Marci Enterprises and EMPIRE.
Ru$h and Tha God Fahim featuring Big Cheeko and Jay Nice - "New Elite"
Ru$h and Tha God Fahim level-up over a symphonic loop on this lush standout from their new joint project, Luxury Art, which is out today, featuring a number of assists from Big Cheeko and Jay Nice.
Chuck Strangers featuring Pink Siifu and Fly Anakin - "Hurry"
Fly Anakin and Pink Siifu (or the duo occasionally known as FlySiifu) reunite on a simmering selection from the new Chuck Strangers project, The Boy & Girls, which is out today via Lex Records, featuring guest spots from Navy Blue, Obii Say, and more.
Madison McFerrin featuring Bobby McFerrin - "Run"
Madison McFerrin takes flight on this airy r&b experiment conducted with her father, Bobby McFerrin, the voice-layering maestro himself. Find it on McFerrin's debut studio album, I Hope You Can Forgive Me, which is out today.
Obongjayar - "Just Cool"
Not a year since the release of his debut album, Obongjayar returns to take the edge off with a dancefloor siren.
Janelle Monae - "Lipstick Lover"
Janelle Monae announces her first album in five years with a smokey dancehall ballad (and a steamy supporting visual.) The Age. of Pleasure is out on June 9th via her Wondaland imprint and Atlantic Records.
