The Listening: TiaCorine, Boldy James & Chuck Strangers and More

As February comes to an end a new batch of music sees the month out.

Among new songs, we’ve got TiaCorine’s infectious “Ate” and a live rendition of Summerwalker’s “Session 32,” which she performed during a memorable set at London’s Wireless Festival in 2022.

For new albums, we’ve got a collaborative release between Boldy James and Chuck Strangers titled Token of Appreciation.

“Token Of Appreciation is just that. It’s a thank you to my fans, for always supporting, and for as long as they have been supporting. I don’t take it for granted,” Boldy said in a press release for the album. “This is one of my best projects to date. Chuck is a great producer, one of the best, the project is so cohesive, we have a genuine bond and we will be working together more in the future.”

There’s also a new project from former TDE rapper Reason, I Love You Again, and a new project from Jim Jones, At the Church Steps, his first since 2019’s El Capo.

Each week, Okayplayer will deliver a roundup of all the latest new heat from some of our favorite artists. Check out the latest offerings below.

NEW SONGS

TIACORINE, “ATE”

TiaCorine reminds listeners why she’s one of the most exciting young rappers out with this enthralling track produced by Pooh Beatz, Go Grizzly, Cheeze Beatz and Icarus.

LITTLE SIMZ, OBONGJAYAR, MOONCHILD SANELLY, “FLOOD”

Driven by a pulsing and commanding bass line, Little Simz offers up some new raps ahead of a new album dropping in May.

SUMMERWALKER, ‘SESSION 32’

The R&B star releases a live rendition of “Session 32” from her memorable 2022 Wireless Festival performance in London.

ALEX ISLEY, “Hands”

Alex Isley delivers a soulful, yet supple ode to a lover just a couple weeks after Valentine’s Day — but it’s never too late for affection.

NEW ALBUMS

BOLDY JAMES AND CHUCK STRANGERS, ‘Token of Appreciation’

Boldy links up with the Pro Era producer for a collection of 11 tracks — all mixed and mastered by The Alchemist.

REASON, ‘I Love You Again’

The rapper releases his first post-TDE album, which features Ransom, Hit-Boy and Bas.

JIM JONES, ‘At the Church Steps’

The Harlem rapper releases his first solo full length since 2019’s El Capo.

ERROL HOLDEN, ‘Supreme Magnetic’

The rising NYC rapper, who’s been co-signed by Cam’ron, drops his debut project for Roc Nation.

1900RUGRAT, ‘Porch 2 The Pent’

The Florida rapper pulls up for his debut project, which includes features from Lil Yachty, BossMan Dlow and more.