Okayplayer interviews DJ Jazzy Jeff, Videos from Amy W and Strange Fruit Project feat. Erykah Badu
Interviews
We’ve got 2 new exclusive Okayplayer interviews on deck! First up, Jazzy Jeff talks with OKP writer A. Tacuma Roeback. Find out what the future holds for DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince, his feelings on Iverson, and more.
Videos
Make sure you tune in today and watch the brand new Strange Fruit Project video featuring Erykah Badu. It will be in rotation on VH1Soul, MTVU, VH1.com, MTV.com, and BETJ so don’t miss it. Check back with OKP for the actual street date of Erykah’s new album which we will be announcing soon. Word is a video from her is on the way too.
Amy Winehouse has a brand new video for her latest single “Tears Dry On Their Own,” off Back to Black. Peep the vid shot and directed by David LaChapelle (not to be confused with…) on Hollywood Boulevard.
Events.
OKP sent resident writer Candace L. to the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival this past weekend to get the real scoop. Read her take on Ghostface, Skillz, El Michael’s Affair and more. Yet another reason why we heart Brooklyn. Kwe, Mos- see you in the grocery store.
NYC: This Friday (June 29), Okayplayer and Live N Direct present… Pharoahe Monch with LIVE BAND and special guests Black Milk, Polyrhythm Addicts, The Cool Kids, and DJ Ready Cee at the new Highline Ballroom. Simply tell us about the first time you remembering hearing Pharaohe (even it if was just recently!) and WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS