December 14, 2007 – 1:12 pm
Lupe Gets The Leak / Announces Tour, ?uesto X Marvin Gaye, Amanda Diva MySpace Feature, Dice Raw’s Antidote. Lupe Fiasco’s sophomore album, THE COOL, isn’t scheduled to hit stores until next Tuesday, but a leak earlier this week of all 19 tracks has tons of hip-hop heads discussing the Chi-town native’s musical direction, and lyrical […] read more…
December 13, 2007 – 11:46 am
Jay Electronica’s Next Act, Prodigy Makes Noise b4 Bid, New Vids Estelle + AZ, New Interviews Rza And One Be Low. Thanks to andres and the sweenykovar blog for the in depth Jay Electronica update. First of many notes of interest is that Act II: Patents of Nobility will be dropping Christmas day with […] read more…
December 12, 2007 – 12:18 pm
Hi-Tek 3 Video, Cons UK Journal #8, iTunes Hearts Kweli, Big Boi Solo Album, Kidz x Obama, LA See Dr. Cornel West.
Hi-Teknology 3 is here (cop that). Tek continues to put Ohio on the map with his brand new vid for “Ohio All Stars” ft. Cross, Showtime, Mann & Chipp The Rippa. […] read more…
December 11, 2007 – 2:05 pm
Wu-Tang, Hi-Tek, Erykah Badu, Mos Def, Beanie Sigel, Estelle, Rashaan Patterson, 9th Wonder, & Ghostface. Wu-Tang Clan coming at’chya! They’re back and they’re still grimy. 8 Diagrams is in stores TODAY. Listen to the album in its entirety here. The Wu partnered up with our office mates DECON to produce 8 individual […] read more…
December 10, 2007 – 12:26 pm
Estelle Ramps Up, New Wyclef Video, EW Does Dillagence, Audio Interview With the RZA, The Web’s Got Jokes. We were first introduced to British hip-hop artist, singer and producer Estelle when she toured with The Roots in Europe a few years back. Her name reappeared on our radar through Consequence’s journal as she […] read more…
December 7, 2007 – 12:31 pm
OkayGrammy Nod Breakdown, Don’t Sleep On Evidence, Badu @ Electric Lady, FREE Game Rebellion Download. The music community took a break from voting in the 2007 Okayplayer Music Awards to congratulate the nominees of the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. OKP extends a special congratulations to Jill Scott, Common, and Amy Winehouse.
Jill Scott […] read more…
December 6, 2007 – 1:33 pm
Kweli ft UGK & Raheem DeVaughn, Duck Down Gets Bizee, Free El-P in NYC, RZA Interview, Grammy Nods Coming! While we didn’t know him, Okayplayer recognizes the contributions Pimp C made to hip hop culture and the many artists he influenced. TMZ has posted an interview with Chad’s mother speaking on the untimely and […] read more…
December 5, 2007 – 1:02 pm
?uesto Makes LB Fans, RIP Pimp C, DJ Drama’s Album Legit, New Amanda Diva And Ghostface Videos.(photo by Mel D. Cole.)
Little Brother, Evidence, and gang have been traveling for over two months giving their hearts and souls to fans of real hip hop across the nation. Despite how tired they must be, they […] read more…
December 4, 2007 – 1:04 pm
Blacksmith TV Trailer, Jean Grae Vid Interview, New Music Videos from Kid Sister ft Kanye West & Ben Kenney, MORE!New Blacksmith TV Trailer Coming right off the Blacksmith TV trailer, move on over to the new Karmaloop TV and watch the comedic interview with Jean Grae.
The new video (her first?) for […] read more…
December 3, 2007 – 1:33 pm
Stones Throw X Badu In NYC, New Badu Live Song, The Roots Get Grossed Out, Cons Entry #5, The Roots by Dilla.
Last night the Holiday Edition of the Stones Throw and 2K Sports Bounce Tour featuring Madib, Karriem Riggins, PB Wolf, J. Rocc, Percee P, Guilty Simpson, and Med made a stop at NYC’s […] read more…