Jazzmatazz 4, OKP’s The UnderGRIND, Kweli Freestyles, Common’s 1st Rap, Ledisi Interview, Ben Harper Contest
Guru and Solar, Jazzmatazz Vol. 4, you know the deal! For that classic sexy monotone and those jazzy funky beats, it’s throw-back Jazzmatazz all the way. Read this review if you’re not already convinced.
OKP presents a special edition of The UnderGRIND, Music Choice’s first underground hip-hop video playlist! Hosted by Talib Kweli, and airing Septemeber 15th, this special OKP edition is set to feature vids from Common, Hezekiah (feat. Bilal), Jean Grae, and of course Kweli himself. Watch the teaser and get excited like we did.
Once again, CONGRATS to Kweli for his big 1st week with Eardrum!! For more Kwe, watch him freestyle 16 bars for AOL music. And here’s another gem, “The Level” (realplayer), Kweli featuring Styles P.
Ever wonder what the FIRST rap your favorite rapper ever wrote was? Common clues us in. Watch as he remembers his first rap.
OkayWriter Candace L. had the opportunity to sit down and chop it up with Ledisi. Read the exclusive interview and if you haven’t already copped Lost and Found, stop sleeping!
For those who have been eagerly awaiting another album from MeShell N’Degeocello, wait no longer! September 25th she will drop The World Has Made Me The Man Of My Dreams. Pre-order now and get the limitted edition softpack that has an exclusive previously unreleased bonus track: “Soul Spaceship.”
Ben Harper dropped his latest Lifeline this week. Here’s your chance to win a copy of his new album along with some exclusive import cds, a limitted edition silkscreen poster, and other goodies. Which hip-hop artist would you like to see Ben collabo with?