August 17, 2007 – 10:40 am
?uesto Honors Max Roach, Talib Kweli Video Premiere, News Flash: Jay-Z Is Rich, Graduation Reviewed, Lupéiasco.
One of the most incredible nights in my life in late 2001 (round xmas) went typically like this: after a marathon session at “the lady” (electric lady, my then home we were working on electric circus and phrenology at […] read more…
August 16, 2007 – 11:45 am
Jill Scott’s New Movie, Finding Forever Instrumentals, New Talent Contest, J-Live’s EP, R. Kelly’s Not Trapped
Following in the footsteps of many an OkayArtist-musician-turned-actor, the multi-talented Jill Scott stars in Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married? Watch the trailer (Jill, you look GORG in that gown!), and see Ms. Scott do her thing […] read more…
August 15, 2007 – 11:51 am
?uesto X Al Green X Corinne Bailey Rae, Aesop Rock’s New Track, Lupe X Ye X Pharrell, Kanye X Lil Wayne, Dry Yai Live.mmm… sushi Yesterday I was lucky to sit in as ?uestlove, Al Green, James Poyser and Corinne Bailey Rae made magic in the studio. Of course, I had my camera in […] read more…
August 14, 2007 – 11:33 am
OKP Interviews Mark Ronson & Soulive, Kanye X T-Pain, EPMD & Nas w/ New Releases, Hot Philly Events.
If you haven’t noticed, Okayplayer takes pride in aligning itself in with the artists who are the best at what they do. Not limited to just hip-hop or soul, we champion anything that uniquely pushes the […] read more…
August 13, 2007 – 12:16 pm
Little Brother Getsback, Kweli Hot Thing Video, D’angelo & Amy Doing Better, Featured Artist Ledisi, Common Thnx U.Philly, see Little Brother this Wednesday! The official press release went out last Friday annoucning that Little Brother is set to drop their third album titled Getback this fall on the legendary ABB Records. LB’s MySpace gives […] read more…
August 10, 2007 – 11:28 am
Kweli’s Got Next, Cornell West is Type Smart, Jill’s Got Videos, King Britt Rules, Rock The Bells Returns Home.Talib Kweli Eardrum in stores 8/21. Pre-order available next week in the Okaystore* No Blogarhythms for you today, but we’ve got a TON of news to report, see below! Get well soon El Keter.
It’s […] read more…
August 9, 2007 – 11:44 am
Common Brings It In At #1, Rhymest Visits Jazzy Jeff’s Crib, New Jill Scott Vid, Jean Grae Radio, Wu-Tang Appreciation.Photo taken by B.Kyle yesterday on a movie set in L.A. Here’s one another. Congratulations Common! Coming in at #1, Finding Forever has earned Common his first career numero uno on the Billboard Album Chart. […] read more…
Lauryn Hill in BK, Moby the hip-hopper, Interview with Skillz, Dilated video treats, and Flea Market MontgomeryThat thing, that thing…HERSTORY Monday night was historic for Bed-Sty Brooklyn, where the elusive Ms. Lauryn Hill performed a free outdoor concert. Although only lightly publicized, 10,000 eager fans managed to find out and descend upon the heart […] read more…
August 7, 2007 – 12:09 pm
MF Doom Back for Seconds, Ghostface In Theaters, Common #1, Blacksmith TV, J. Dilla’s European Vacation.
Your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper MF DOOM is back on the racks with the re-release of the classic MM..FOOD on both CD and Vinyl which include an hour long DVD. The good people at Rhymesayers sent us some […] read more…
August 6, 2007 – 11:18 am
Forever VS Now, 4 Exclusive Electric Circus Outtakes, Boondocks Season II Trailer, Assorted Donuts MTV propers.
You know how we do, its a family affair at Okayplayer. You may not know her but if you’ve ever seen The Roots live, this woman is largely responsible for all the work that goes on off the […] read more…