January 18, 2008 – 12:30 pm
New GLC Vid, Cons Vs Hov, New Van Hunt Wins, OneBeLo Returns, Che Grand Is Tarzan, Akrobatik ft Kweli Audio.Round 2, Fight!• With four shows left (two per day) The Roots take on Tokyo at Billbord Live! Peep the tour journal where ?uesto and Skillz check in, and gingerlynn provides some flicks of […] read more…
January 18, 2008 – 12:28 pm
Records at Random Vol. 36 - Linton Kwesi Johnson Forces of VictorySeeing as how Reggae music originated in the Caribbean, a decidedly balmy locale, it isn’t necessarily the most suitable soundtrack for the sort of cold, snowy days we’ve been “enjoying” here in the Northeastern United States and much of the Northern Hemisphere. But what […] read more…
January 17, 2008 – 7:59 pm
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly - Video, Final Cons Blog, Roots Japan Journal & Flix, New Talib Kweli Interview, More.
• We’ve been building up to this moment all week and now, ladies and gentlemen (drum roll please), we can FINALLY present to you the World Premiere of Consequence’s new video, “The Good, The Bad, […] read more…
January 17, 2008 – 7:58 pm
You, Your MP3 Player, and the Robots That Make it All WorkIf, like me, you’re a music lover it’s possible that you’ve purchased an iPod on which to listen to your music. And if you’re like me in other respects you probably love your iPod. I mean what’s not to love about the gadget that […] read more…
January 16, 2008 – 1:13 pm
Big Boi Ballet, Jill Scott’s Sexy Support, Save Hip Hop’s Crib, Jeanius Cover Details, Winehouse’s New Look.What up, Gotty• It appears as if Outkast’s Big Boi is going from microphone checker to bonafide ballerina. Well, sort of. This April, the Atlanta Ballet is twinkling its toes to beat of “The Way You Move” and “Bombs […] read more…
January 15, 2008 – 1:27 pm
Black Toast, Recognize Ledisi, Grammy Awards Too?, New Madvillain Video, Badu Sings 2 Raekwon, ?uesto 4 Mayor.• Let’s face it, Black Thought smokes emcees on the daily. One of the biggest perks of working at Okayplayer is getting the sneak preview on all the new Roots joints. Yesterday was one of […] read more…
January 14, 2008 – 12:53 pm
Jean Grae’s Thirsty, Blacksmith Made Whitey, Akrobatik X Kweli X Dilla, Pac Div Are F.A.T., Che Grand’s Soul Clap.• FWMJ has his finger prints all over today’s home page update (scroll down after the news for ’08’s first installment of Rappers I Know). As previously reported, Frank teamed up with Jean Grae & 9th […] read more…
January 11, 2008 – 12:27 pm
ACLU Call To Artists, G.O.O.D. Pictures Debut, Hey Ladies: Jill Scott, Meshell, Santogold, Jack Davey, & Muhsinah.• Today we are wearing orange as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is calling on artists of conscience to wear orange as we demand the closing of the prison at Guantánamo Bay and an immediate end to six […] read more…
January 10, 2008 – 11:11 am
Lupe Fiasco X Tavis Smiley, Obama <3 Hip Hop, Common Goes To Church, ‘Lil Bro Blog 11 of 12, Meshell Doubles Up.Too Cool.• Yesterday, Lupe Fiasco cooled out with Tavis Smiley for an <a href=”http://board.okayplayer.com/okp.php?az=show_topic&forum=5&topic_id=1534191&mesg_id=1534191&page=“>in-depth interview on his TV show. Fiasco noted that the inspiration for his album title came directly from a […] read more…
January 9, 2008 – 12:06 pm
Ice Cube Interview And Internet TV, Dr. Dre Mixtape, Pete Rock New Album, Janet Jackson Vid, Lupe Vs. Rhymefest• Last week we linked you to Ice Cube’s new video for his street single “Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It,” off his upcoming album Raw Footage. Cube makes his point official in this vid and […] read more…