Best Songs of The Week: ft. Smino, Madlib and More [Playlist]

The Round-Up playlist is Okayplayer’s weekly haul of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set features new music from Smino, Madlib, Hus Kingpin, Benny Sings and more.

Scroll through selections from this week’s sequence below and subscribe to Okayplayer’s Spotify channel today.

Lo Village - "Run"

Lo Village pulls no punches on this pointed and potent cut from their new Lost In America EP.

Hus Kingpin featuring Breeze Brewin - "Chasing Ghosts"

Hus Kingpin trades wisdom with the Bronx's Breeze Brewin (who also dropped a project today,) on this hypnotizing standout from his freshly released album Portishus. 

Madlib - "Dirtknock"

A week out from the arrival of his new album, Madlib offers one more neck-cranking glimpse at Sound Ancestors.

Gabe Nandez - "Ox"

On the heels of a heavy abbreviated set from 2020, Gabe Nandez resurfaces with a cold cadence on this reflective loosie.

Planet Giza - "When The Moving Stops"

Making an instant claim to the week's best drums, Planet Giza revives the campaign for a follow-up to their stellar 2019 debut with this sleek and slightly swung single.

Smino - "MLK Dr."

Smino steps into a dreamy r&b mode with this uptempo break-and-church-organ-fortified fit of bliss, signaling his first project in roughly three years.

Peewee Longway - "Heaven Got a Ghetto"

Peewee Longway asks big questions on this glistening, sophisticated and breezy selection from his new mixtape, Longway Sinatra 2.

Benny Sings featuring Tom Misch - "Nobody's Fault"

Benny Sings is entranced by the tick of a metronome on the video for this earworming yacht rock exercise from his upcoming album for Stones Throw, Music.