Everything We Loved in Music This Week: February 6
Returns from J.Cole and Joji, conversations with BigXthaPlug and Clipse, and updates from Brent Faiyaz and Nettspend.
Two big comebacks dominate this week’s new music headlines: J. Cole‘s The Fall-Off and Joji‘s Piss In The Wind.
What might mark Cole’s final album, and what indicates Joji’s first album not under 88rising, both projects have been communally anticipated across the music scene.
In the fashion ether, Dave fronts the new Wales Bonner campaign, with Larry June landing an adidas Adistar Control 5 collaboration, and LISA stunting on everyone in the new NOCTA x Chrome Hearts.
New singles come from Feng and Arlo Parks, among others, with new updates stemming from Nettspend and Brent Faiyaz. Find this month’s full playlist below, and this week’s full lineup underneath.
Joji Returns with Piss In The Wind
For his first long-form release in over three years, Joji has unveiled Piss In The Wind. Marking his fourth studio album, Piss In The Wind, despite a doppelgänger-fronted press run, is incredibly true to form for Joji. The 21-song LP also marks his first release not under the 88rising label, and includes features from Yeat, Don Toliver, 4Batz, and GIVĒON.
J. Cole’s The Fall-Off Is Here
The rapper’s penultimate opus is here. Clocking in at 24 tracks – two discs of 12 each – The Fall-Off is a fusing of J.Cole’s entire discography and narrative arc. If this is the final Cole chapter, to say he closed out with a bang would be an understatement.
Added to Playlist: “J*b” – Feng
Don Toliver Expands OCTANE With Digital Deluxe Editions
As OCTANE continues to rack in streams, Don Toliver has shared three unique deluxe iterations of the studio album. Each digital deluxe contains one new song – “Ease Your Mind,” “Rocket Power” and “Falling Asleep” – and is available to pre-order now.
Larry June x adidas Adistar Control 5
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Good job, Larry!
North West Drops Debut Single
Dubbed “Piercing On My Hand,” North West’s first studio song is here. Also a self-produced endeavor, the track lands a few weeks after West began sharing beats she’s produced on her socials.
The Biggest, The Largest of Links with BigXthaPlug
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On the heels of his performance at United Masters’ third annual Celebration of Independence, BigXthaPlug shared more on his big career moments.
EsDeeKid Performs First US Show, Drops New Track
The new face(less face) of the UK underground landed in Chicago for his quick run of North American shows. For his first time in the States, EsDeeKid hit up Chi-town ahead of shows in New York City and Los Angeles.
Dave For Wales Bonner
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The UK rapper serves as the face of the new Wales Bonner Spring/Summer 2026 campaign. Dubbed “Jewel,” Dave is the perfect face to front the sleek Alto Suit and knitwear pieces.
Added to Playlist: “If Only” – Charlotte Day Wilson
Brent Faiyaz Reveals ICON Is Dropping Next Week
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What a journey it’s been to follow this album. Brent Faiyaz’s long-awaited ICON album was initially slated to drop last September, before the musician ultimately scrapped about half of the project to re-record it. Earlier in the week, Faiyaz took to Instagram to casually share that the project is, in fact, dropping next Friday.
LISA Rocks NOCTA x Chrome Hearts Collaboration
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Flexing on us all once again.
Added to Playlist: “Flood / Glow” – Dua Selah, Bon Iver
Catching Up With Clipse
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Talk about a textbook definition of “comeback.” In the midst of Grammy season, Pusha T and Malice shared more with me about the come-up and the comeback of the ages.
Don Toliver Announces “Phase 1” of OCTANE Tour
Kicking off on May 8 in Orlando, Florida is Don Toliver’s first spin of OCTANE. A run he referred to as “PHASE 1” of the OCTANE Tour on Instagram, the North American trek runs until a final show in Denver, Colorado on July 5, and features support from Sahbabii, SoFaygo and Chase B.
Added to Playlist: “Heaven” – Arlo Parks
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Press Conference Look
Donning Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2026 and a Cartier Crash watch, platinum, in 18k white gold, and a new color way of Adidas BadBo 1.0 on the feet.
Nettspend Shows Early Life Crisis Sign of Life
Nett shared a phone number on his Instagram, billed as the “Crisis Hotline.” When you call the number, a new snippet – presumably from Early Life Crisis – plays on the other end. Otherwise, there’s no confirmed details. I’ll believe it when I see a release date.
Added to Playlist: “Dracula (JENNIE Remix)” – Tame Impala, JENNIE
