The Listening: Drake & PartyNextDoor, Westside Gunn and More

February 15, 2025 1

Valentine’s Day comes bearing gifts for music lovers as we make our way to the half point of February.

As a self-proclaimed certified lover boy, it makes sense that Drake has released his joint album with PartyNextDoor, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, on this day. But it’s not all love on the project from the Canadian rapper, with at least one song sending some covert and overt lyrics Kendrick Lamar’s way.

Aside from that, there’s new tracks from Offset and Jack Harlow, as well as new albums from Westside Gunn and Jacquees and DeJ Loaf, with the pair releasing the sequel to 2017’s F**k A Friendzone.

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

BDIFFERENT AND SKILLA BABY, “LATE BLOOMER”

The pair link up for a single for the upcoming Culture Jam Presents: Legend In My Hood compilation, which is led by bdifferent’s brother, Minnesota Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards, and tied to this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend celebration.

TOOSII, “168 HOURS”

The rapper and singer offers a motivational track to his fans.

OFFSET, “TEN”

Offset offers up a hook dedicated to his one main love: money.

JACK HARLOW, “SET YOU FREE”

The Louisville rapper’s latest release is an upbeat breakup track.

DDG, “PLAY BY THE RULES”

DDG shares a song for Ubisoft’s Six Invitational event, and it lowkey slaps.

DENDE, “THE LOUVRE”

Teaming up with LUCIIA, Dende serves up a soothing anthem coated in soulful tranquility and ambient style.

NEW ALBUMS

PARTYNEXTDOOR AND DRAKE, ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’

Drake joins up with PartyNextDoor for a 21-track release — and offers both covert and overt lines directed at Kendrick Lamar on one song in particular.