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. This week's selections include new projects from De La Soul, MIKE and Wiki, Gabe 'Nandez, Kiefer, Loraine James, Fielded, Samantha Urbani, and Beńet.
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MIKE, Wiki, and The Alchemist - Faith is a Rock
MIKE and Wiki plume out over a spacious Alchemist-produced suite on their new collaborative album, Faith is a Rock, which is out today via ALC Records.
Gabe 'Nandez - H. T. III
Gabe 'Nandez jots down some psychedelic gospels on H.T. III, his second album of the year, which arrives today via P.O.W. Recordings, featuring Ze Nkoma Mpaga Ni Ngoko and Chester Watson.
Samantha Urbani - Showing Up
Samantha Urbani issues a dance floor siren on her paisley and purple-doused debut album, Showing Up, which is out today via Lucky Number Music, featuring Sasha Desree and Rexy.
Benét - Can I Go Again?
Benét blends acoustic riffs, subtly swung MPC programs, and lushly-layered harmonies with the best of them on their debut album, Can I Go Again?.
Kiefer - It's OK, B U
Kiefer finds himself again and again on his towering, at times, tranquil, new album, It's OK, B U, which is out today via Stones Throw, featuring Luke Titus, Pera Krstajic, and Ryan James Carr.
Fielded - Plus One
An already brawny Backwoodz Studioz roster continues to bulk up on Plus One, a sweetly-warped and soulful new album from Fielded.
De La Soul - Buhloone Mindstate (30th Anniversary Edition)
De La Soul toasts thirty years of their sophomore album, Buhloone Mindstate, with a 30th-anniversary edition, expanded by a trio of previously unreleased cuts from the archive.
Loraine James - Gentle Confrontation
Loraine James remains categorically undefinable on her glitched out and gorgeous new album, Gentle Confrontation, which is out today via Hyperdub, featuring keiyaA, Contour, George Riley, and more.