Experimental hip hop releases, week 40

This week in experimental hip hop, Quavo unveils the Pharrell-produced 'QRÖMELIFE,' blending star-studded collaborations with genre-defying production. New releases from Quadeca, The Koreatown Oddity, and Iceboy Violet expand the boundaries of sonic experimentation, while reissues and remixes from The Avalanches and Dälek highlight ongoing creative dialogues. Beck continues his recent artistic arc with 'Ride Lonesome,' completing a thematic trilogy, and archival projects like the 2001 Project revisit foundational moments in the genre’s evolution.

1. 01

   Quavo, Tyler, The Creator, Justin Timberlake, Future, Pharrell Williams, Offset

   Quavo releases Pharrell-produced album 'QRÖMELIFE' featuring Justin Timberlake and Offset

   Oct 2 · 3 outlets

2. 02

   Future, Justin Timberlake, Offset, Pharrell Williams, Quavo, T.I., Tyler, The Creator

   Quavo Announces 'QRÖMELIFE' Album with Pharrell as Executive Producer and Featuring Tyler, The Creator, Justin Timberla…

   Sep 29 · 4 outlets

3. 03

   Ye

   Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 Drops at ComplexCon 2026

   Oct 4 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Yeat

   Yeat teases new Nike collaboration with three silhouettes

   Sep 30 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Beck

   Beck Released “The Information” 20 Years Ago Today

   Oct 3 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Quadeca

   Life 1 – Album by Quadeca

   Oct 2 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   The Avalanches, Baalti, Jessy Lanza, Nikki Nair, Prentiss

   The Avalanches share Baalti remix of 'Together' featuring Jessy Lanza, Nikki Nair and Prentiss

   Oct 2 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   The Koreatown Oddity

   The Koreatown Oddity Releases New Album ‘Purdy’

   Oct 2 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   heavensouls

   Add to playlist: the beautiful, breakneck chaos of Heavensouls and the week’s best new tracks

   Oct 2 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Beck

    Beck completes heartache trilogy with new album, 'Ride Lonesome'

    Oct 1 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    A$AP Rocky

    A$AP Rocky’s New Merch Suggests “Don’t Be Dumb” Deluxe Is Coming Soon

    Sep 30 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    cLOUDDEAD

    The 2001 Project: cLOUDDEAD’s Self-Titled Debut

    Sep 30 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Dälek

    Dälek : nouveau morceau en écoute

    Sep 30 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    DJ Shadow

    DJ Shadow Released “The Less You Know, The Better” 15 Years Ago Today

    Sep 30 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Lily Konigsberg, Krill, Jane Remover

    Lily Konigsberg, Krill, Jane Remover, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

    Sep 28 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Madonna, Charli xcx

    Madonna, Julia Garner, and Charli xcx Dance in Bed Together in New Video

    Sep 28 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Iceboy Violet

    Iceboy Violet Announces New Album ‘How To Glitch Under The Map’

    Sep 28 · 1 outlet

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