December 31, 2007 – 3:18 pm
REEwwwwind, selectahh. Going to keep this short. Last night The Roots and family rang in 2008 with a show at the House Of Blues in Atlantic City NJ. ?uesto, Knuckles, and Gingerlynn had just landed from Las Vegas where a version of the illadelphonics (the addition of Bilal singing back up is […] read more…
December 31, 2007 – 3:02 pm
Last Update of 2007 in Progress…“2012″ produced by Khari Ferrari
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December 29, 2007 – 1:18 pm
2007 Rap Up, 1st Ever Rap Up Video X Chris Robinson, ?uesto & Gingerlynn In Vegas, Bilal Loses Mind (Video).Gingerlynn is out in Vegas with Jay-Z, Beyonce, ?uestlove, and gang. She says she’ll post a blog sometime after the show tonight. ?uesto says he will too. And Skillz sent us the “Rap […] read more…
December 25, 2007 – 7:10 pm
2007 Okayplayer Holiday Jammy Recap, The Roots For Prez in ‘08, Waiting For Act II Just Like You, Jay-Z Steps Down.Ok, we admit it. We had a SMALL Holiday party in NYC last week. The first ever Okayplayer Holiday Jammy was held at an exclusive and secret location in the lower east side […] read more…
December 24, 2007 – 1:19 pm
The Rap Up Round Down Finale, Saint Jay Electronica, The Gift of The Antidote, Little Brother XM Take Over Tonight.pass the popcorn• If you do the Christmas (like me) then Merry Christmas Eve. Otherwise, Merry Monday December 24th. Either way, the air of the Holiday Season is about and with it; love, giving, […] read more…
December 21, 2007 – 12:03 pm
2007 OKP Music Award Winners, Kweli & Jean Get In The Mood, Lupe’s Ice Cold, 2003 Rap Up, ?uesto X JB in Philly.• You helped pick the nominees, then you voted for your favorites, and now… here are the winners of the 2007 Okayplayer Music Awards. Common came out on top winning 4 awards […] read more…
December 20, 2007 – 11:48 am
2007 Damn Near In The Can• Got your stocking stuffers already? Stop lying, you know you’re doing all your shopping this weekend! (Er, um, at least I am…) Make sure to pick up Rahsaan Patterson’s new effort Wines & Spirits for some soulful RnB, perfect for your lady. Vibe says “‘Rahsaan Patterson remains […] read more…
December 19, 2007 – 11:34 am
Kweli Returns From Africa, Jean Grae Performs NYC, New Amanda Diva Interview, MF Doom-gate, Rap Up ‘05.The SAMPLE FREE 9th Wonder X Jean Grae = Jeanius album is coming soon in ‘08• Last night we had the pleasure of celebrating an early New Years with some of the Blacksmith fam for a pre-taped NYE party […] read more…
December 18, 2007 – 12:17 pm
Own A Piece of Diva, Lupe Stay’s Cool, Awards Voting Over, Dice + Truck + Free = Africa, Silky Rashaan, 2006 Rap Up.Half Woman, Half Amazing• Whether or not her music is for you, you can’t knock the tremendous hustle game of Amanda Diva. Very few can claim to embrace so many art forms […] read more…
December 17, 2007 – 12:05 pm
Skillz’ Silver Rapping, Diva Over Harlem, Badu to Israel, Chris Robinson X Honey Video, New M.I.A. Vid Uncensored.(L to R) DJ Mike Nyce, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rhymefest, Skillz, Darnell, Biz Markie, & homey• ‘Tis the season for giving and with just two weeks left in the year there is one gift we can look forward […] read more…