Grammy Jam Fotos, ?uesto X Travis Barker, Kweli Interview, E Badu News, Common’s Video Diary, Poyser On Mariah.
Erykah visits a market in Jerusalem. She travels to Nigeria to perform this weekend.
As promised, I’ve got a photo gallery ready full of flicks from The Roots Grammy Jam Session. Hopefully it will give you a feel for the night. We will have another photo gal from our friend Amanda Clarke later this week. After you peep, read this quick interview with ?uesto on the red carpet. Then watch one of the most slamming drum-offs I’ve ever witnessed: ?uestlove vs. Travis Barker.
One of three videos shot for Kanye’s “Flashing Lights” has been leaked to the Web. We don’t think this is the “official official” video, lol. HOT THOUGH!
We dug up this local interview with Talib Kweli from the Aspen Times where writer Stewart Oksenhorn positions Kwe next to the Notorious B.I.G. and asks some essential quesitons. Read this in-depth piece and hear what Kweli has to say about Gangsta Rap, his label as a “conscious” rapper, his childhood dreams and more. Make sure you tune in to MTV next week for the premiere of Kweli’s “Hostile Gospel Pt. 1″ video filmed entirely in Nigeria. We’ve seen the stunning footage and can tell you this is one video you shouldn’t miss.
2 new video interviews with Erykah Badu have surfaced where she shares her thoughts on the great J Dilla, and discusses the large posse of talent supporting her and her music, namely her producers. Badu’s feelin’ the love and you should too! Send a Valentine’s day card from Erykah Badu to your sweetie. This Sunday, Badu travels to Nigeria to perform.
As we continue to remember J Dilla, his spirit, and his music, read some of these “<a href=”http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/features/id.1022/title.the-greatest-dilla-stories-never-told
” target=”_blank”>Greatest Dilla stories never told” from some of Jay Dee’s closest family, friends, peers and collaborators. Then take a musical journey remembering Dilla’s work and listen to some of your favorite joints, while you read about how Dilla touched everyone from Peanut Butter Wolf to Daft Punk.
Okayplayer’s own BKyle sits down with Cornbread for the 5th installment of his video Journal where he admits to becoming more “computer aware” in using the internet to connect with his fans. In his journal Com reveals that he is mentally preparing his next album to be titled The Believe where he intends to once again link up with Kanye as well as Pharrel and Just Blaze with whom he is currently working on a remix for “The Light.” 2008 proves to be another big year for Common.
Little Brother fans across the pond can now rejoice! In just a few days, the guys will be kicking off their European tour for Getback and are getting things started off right in Madrid. ‘Lil Wayne is scheduled to drop in on a few shows, so be sure to check to dates and get those passports ready. And look out for Ryhmefest who tells us who’s over there too, touring with Grammy winner Mark Ronson.
Yes, the <a href=”http://board.okayplayer.com/okp.php?az=show_topic&forum=3&topic_id=166594&mesg_id=166594&page=
“>chatter on the boards is true. James Poyser, the other 1/2 of Randy Watson, is one of the producers on the new Mariah Carey album. The title change, from That Girl to E=MC