Jazz rap releases, week 42

This week in jazz rap, Nas releases an open letter emphasizing the importance of staying true to the genre's Black musical roots amid evolving trends. Mac Miller's 'Cinderella' reenters Billboard’s Top 10, highlighting enduring resonance in his work. New tracks from Statik Selektah featuring Ab-Soul, Raekwon, and Freddie Gibbs, and Ovrkast. with Joey Bada$$ and Nali, further expand the genre’s current landscape with layered production and lyrical depth.

1. 01

   Nas

   Nas Releases Open Letter Urging Artists to Honor Black Music's Roots and Reject Trend-Chasing

   Oct 18 · 6 outlets

2. 02

   Drake, Mac Miller

   Mac Miller's 'Cinderella' Returns to Billboard’s Top 10

   Oct 13 · 2 outlets

3. 03

   Olivia Rodrigo, Kendrick Lamar

   Olivia Rodrigo Says This Kendrick Lamar Song Inspired Her When Writing ‘Expectations’: ‘It’s a Mantra’

   Oct 16 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Statik Selektah, Ab‐Soul, Raekwon, Freddie Gibbs

   Champagne Wishes – Song by Statik Selektah featuring Ab-Soul, Raekwon, & Freddie Gibbs

   Oct 16 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   ovrkast., Joey Bada$$, NALI

   Ovrkast. – STATIC (ft. Joey Bada$$, Nali)

   Oct 14 · 1 outlet

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