Struggling to scale the mountain of new albums and songs hitting streamers every week? Unsure of how to even approach? Well, fret not. Each week, Okayplayer combs the release calendar for essential entries and standout sleepers gracing the DSPs with increasingly rapid frequency. This week's selections include new projects from Black Milk, Ice Spice, Valee, Nas, Babyface Ray, Mahalia, and more.
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Mahalia - IRL (Deluxe)
Just a week after its release, Mahalia extends the runtime on her new album, IRL, with a deluxe edition, which is out today via Warner Music UK, featuring Joyce Wrice, Stormzy, and more.
Nas - Magic 2
Nas and Hit-Boy reunite for their fifth collaborative album in just three years. Magic 2 is out today via Mass Appeal, featuring appearances from 50 Cent, 21 Savage, and more.
Like..? (Deluxe)
Ice Spice expands her breakout introductory EP by five tracks on Like..? (Deluxe,) which is out today via Dolo Entertainment, featuring Nicki Minaj, Lil Tjay, and more.
Black Milk - Everybody Good?
Black Milk checks in with Everybody Good?, his first album in four years, which is out now via Mass Appeal and Computer Ugly, featuring contributions from Quelle Chris, Raphael Saadiq, Karriem Riggins, and more.
Paris Texas - MID-AIR
Experimental punk rap duo Paris Texas unleash their sophomore full-length album, MID-AIR, which is out today via featuring, Kenny Mason, Teezo Touchdown, and more.
Babyface Ray - Summer's Mine
Babyface Ray stakes claim to the season with his new album, Summer's Mine, which is out today via Wavy Gang and EMPIRE, featuring
Harry Fraud and Valee - Virtuoso
Harry Fraud and Valee join forces on the star-studded collaborative album, Virtuoso, which is out today via SRFSCHL and Fake Shore Drive, featuring Action Bronson, RXKNephew, Saba, 03 Greedo, and more.