March 18, 2022

The Spin 3-18-22

Kevin Kosanovich

Kevin holds a Ph.D. in American studies and is an expert in American cultural history and hip-hop. He is the Senior Content Manager at StockX.

From Juice WRLD to Dr. Dre, a Minecraft album, Elton John rug, and more, discover the best new music releases and music-related products with this week's The Spin.

From Juice WRLD to Dr. Dre, a Minecraft album, Elton John rug, and more, discover the best new music releases and music-related products with this week's The Spin.

Juice WRLD returns with two vinyl versions of his second posthumous album, further highlighting how much he’s missed in the current musical landscape. Benny The Butcher drops the fourth installment of his much-loved mixtape series, Tana Talk, Rosalía is ready to take over the global airwaves, and Freddie Gibbs continues to out-hustle everyone else. Find out which music and music-related releases are the most popular, which are the most expensive, and which are coming your way, plus listen to our curated Spotify playlist in this latest installment of The Spin.

Best New Music Releases

Juice WRLD Fighting Demons Target Exclusive 2xLP Vinyl Opaque Red

First released in December 2021, Juice WRLD’s second posthumous album, Fighting Demons, receives the vinyl treatment this week. Available in Black Ice and Opaque Red double vinyl pressings, the album includes features from Justin Bieber, Polo G, Trippie Redd, and more. Ever since Juice WRLD’s untimely death in 2019, the impact of his generational talent continues to grow through music, apparel, and more.

Benny The Butcher Tana Talk 4 2xLP Vinyl Black 

It’s been four years since Benny The Butcher released Tana Talk 3. Since then he’s graduated from respected street rapper to mainstream musical force with projects including The Plugs I Met, The Plugs I Met 2, Shady Records debut WWCD, Pyrex Picasso, and contributions to Freddie GibbsAlfredo and Royce 5’9”’s Allegory. Now he’s back with Tana Talk 4, entirely produced by Alchemist and Daringer, with features from J.Cole, Diddy, Conway The Machine, Westside Gunn, and more. TT4 features nothing but bangers. What else would you expect from the Griselda boys?

Rosalía Motomami LP Vinyl Translucent Red 

Fresh off performing on Saturday Night Live as the musical guest, Grammy-winning artist Rosalía returns with her third studio album, Motomami. Conceived as an album exploring multiple presentations of female identity, Motomami consciously pulls from multiple cultures assembling a new, original sound. This could be the album that catapults Rosalía to global superstardom, while also pushing Latin and global music forward. This is a must-cop for fans of music, vinyl, and, of course, Rosalía.   

Best New Music Releases This Week

Palace Elton John Rocket Man Rug Multi

It’s time to up your rug game with Palace’s Elton John Rocket Man Rug from the recently released Palace x Elton John collection. This rug depicts Sir Elton in full Dodgers gear performing at Dodgers Stadium in 1975. This rug will tie any room together. 

Freddie Gibbs x Madlib Pinata LP Vinyl Black 

Since 2014 and the release of Piñata, Gangsta Gibbs has dropped a yearly contender for album of the year. With no signs of slowing down, he’s expanding his range to include acting. It was announced this week that Gibbs would join 50 Cent’s Power universe portraying Buddy, a drug kingpin from, where else, but Gibbs’ real-life hometown, Gary, Indiana. While we’re all waiting for Gibbs’ new album SSS to drop, we can catch him on STARZ.   

Funko Pop! Broadway Hamilton Alexander Hamilton Figure #09

Don’t throw away your shot at collecting the Funko Pop! treatment of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Alexander Hamilton from his insanely successful Broadway musical, Hamilton. In addition to Hamilton, you can also score King George, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson

Most Expensive Music Product This Week

The Weekend 10th Anniversary Thursday Anime Vinyl Figure

Well, look what’s back as the most expensive music product. This limited-edition vinyl figure from Japanese artist MR. was created to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Weeknd’s Thursday mixtape. The figure is an anime-style interpretation of the woman on the album’s cover. The Thursday Anime Vinyl Figure recently sold for over $1700. This was down from its previous high of $1900, but still an expensive piece of music-related product and the most expensive music product sold this week. 

Most Popular Products This Week

Minecraft C418 Volume Alpha LP Vinyl Green

Experience all the sounds and songs from your favorite Minecraft realms with the Minecraft C418 Volume Alpha LP Vinyl Green album. This record comes with 24 songs including fan favorites like “Moog City,” “Subwoofer Lullaby,” “Living Mice,” and many more. It only makes sense that one of the most popular games in the world has one of the most popular LPs on StockX. 

Beats by Dr. Dre x Stüssy Pill+ Speaker Black/White

When trailblazers of music and fashion come together, you know the outcome will be great. Stüssy and Beats by Dr. Dre collaborated on this limited edition Beats pill speaker featuring a skull and crossbones image on the front of the pill speaker. The entire pill is black and white, with the Stussy logo on the back of the pill. This is a must-cop to flex your music wherever you go this spring and summer. 

 

The Spin Spotify Playlist