Best Songs of The Week: ft. Navy Blue, Black Thought and More

This blog post, titled "Best Songs of The Week," presents Okayplayer’s weekly playlist, The Round-Up, highlighting new music releases in the genres of hip-hop and R&B. The featured artists for this week include Navy Blue, Black Thought, Musiq Soulchild, and B. Cool-Aid, among others. The article provides a curated selection of tracks and brief descriptions for each, inviting readers to explore and subscribe to Okayplayer’s Spotify channel. The playlist opens with "Glorious Game" by Black Thought and El Michels Affair, featuring KIRBY. This track is described as a tranquil offering from their upcoming collaborative album, also titled _Glorious Game_, which was scheduled for release on April 14th via Big Crown Records. The collaboration between Black Thought, a renowned rapper, and El Michels Affair, known for their instrumental soul, sets a significant tone for the weekly selection. Next up is Eddie Chacon's "Sundown," a spiritual track infused with samba influences. This single is from Chacon’s album, also named _Sundown_, which was produced by John Carroll Kirby and set to be released on March 24th through Stones Throw Records. The description highlights the song's soaring and expansive quality, indicating a blend of genres. The article then features Musiq Soulchild’s "is it love, is it lies," which is praised as one of his best recent works. The track is characterized by sky-high harmonies over a lucid toy piano loop and is part of his Hit-Boy-produced project, _Victims & Villains_, released through SoulStar Music. This entry emphasizes Musiq Soulchild's vocal prowess and the production quality. Yaya Bey contributes "on the pisces moon" to the playlist, showcasing a reggae-influenced sound. This sun-kissed track is from her upcoming EP, _Exodus The North Star_, scheduled for release on March 24th via Big Dada. The addition of reggae demonstrates the diverse musical styles covered in the weekly round-up. B. Cool-Aid, a duo consisting of Pink Siifu and Ahwlee, presents "soundgood" featuring Liv.e, Jimetta Rose, and V.C.R. This track is described as a dialed-back and buttery ballad, indicative of psychedelic soul. It is a single from their reunion campaign, with their album _Leather Blvd._, a follow-up to 2019's _Syrup_, slated for release on March 31st via Lex Records. The album is noted for its all-star guest appearances, including Big Rube, Ladybug Mecca, Butcher Brown, and Fousheé. Finally, Navy Blue’s "Chosen" concludes the featured selections. This track, produced by Budgie, is described as a sleek and shuffled gem that teases the rapper’s upcoming major label debut with Def Jam later in the year. The inclusion of Navy Blue underscores the blog's focus on contemporary hip-hop and emerging artists. Overall, the blog post serves as a concise guide to recent noteworthy music releases, offering a diverse array of artists and musical styles within the hip-hop and R&B landscape. #NavyBlue #BlackThought #MusiqSoulchild #BCoolAid #ElMichelsAffair #EddieChacon #YayaBey #HipHop #RnB #NavyBlue #BlackThought #MusiqSoulchild #BCoolAid #ElMichelsAffair #EddieChacon #YayaBey #HipHop #RnB