Okay, players… time for yet another change. But like Obama, we’re all about change, progress, and hope over here at OKP. So say goodbye to the old-style news blog, and welcome in the NEW news blog!! (insert cheers! clapping!! screams of passion!) Basically, after 9 years of our “daily updates” (as we call them) we […] read more…
No To Nas’ N#&$*r, ?uesto’s Blog, New 88-Keys, Jeanius Tracklist & Date, Cool Kids Freestyle, New Estelle Ft. Busta Rhymes, D’Angelo Spotting.
• Looks like Def Jam put the kilbash on Nas’s plans to release the most offensive album title to date (are you really surprised?) There were originally rumors that the album will be titled […] read more…
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Tagged 88-Keys, 9th Wonder, ?uestlove, Busta Rhymes, Chip The Ripper, D'Angelo, DJ Timbuk2, Erykah Badu, Estelle, Gym Class Heroes, Izza Kizza, Jean Grae, Just Blaze, Kanye West, Kidz In The Hall, Lupe Fiasco, Nas, Phonte, Skyzoo, The Cool Kids, The Roots, Timbaland
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Ye’s The Best, N.E.R.D. Interview + Film, Congrats Lupe, Cons Video Shoot, Idle Warship Vid, New Cool Kids Song, Dwele LP Sample.
• In recognition of his top selling albums, record breaking sold out shows, and relentless tenacity in everything that he does, MTV (the brand that somehow still seems to matter in today’s media cluster […] read more…
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Tagged Angie Martinez, Barack Obama, Blu, Bun B, Chester French, Consequence, Diddy, Dwele, Hillary Clinton, Hype Williams, Idle Warship, Koolade Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, N.E.R.D., Pharrell, Really Doe, Res, Rik Cordero, Talib Kweli, The Beatles, The Cool Kids
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OKP Reviews Passing Strange, Love Thirst Remix ft. Busta, OkayplayerTV ft Janelle Monae, Amanda Diva Blog, Kanye Clips, Robin Thicke’s Magic, Picnic Pack, Kick Push w/ Nicolay & Kay.
• If you don’t already know, Passing Strange is the all-black Broadway show nominated for 7 Tony Awards. OKP’s reporter-at-large Candace L. gives us a thorough […] read more…
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Tagged , 88-Keys, Aceyalone, Amanda Diva, Busta Rhymes, Erykah Badu, Janelle Monae, Jean Grae, Kanye West, Nicolay & Kay, Passing Strange, Robin Thicke, The Roots
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FREE Skillz Mixtape w/ J. Period & Don Cannon, Little Brother Release, New Rae & Ghost, Idle Warship Dogs Hillary, Big Boi Album, Goodbye Mass Appeal, Kid Cudi.
• We know we’ve been promising you this mixtape from Skillz, and it’s finally here! Hit up Skillz’ blog for the download of Design Of A Decade: […] read more…
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Tagged 88-Keys, Aceyalone, Andre 3000, Big Boi, Chester French, Common, Dilated Peoples, Don Cannon, Freeway, Ghostface, Idle Warship, J. Period, Kid Cudi, Little Brother, Mary J. Blige, Raekwon, Res, Skillz, Talib Kweli, The Roots
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Essence’s Queens Of R&B, Estelle’s Bubblin’, Nas Interviews A-Plenty, New Bun B ft Lupe, Everybody Nose Video, T.M. Interview, 88-Keys x Izza Kizza.
• This June, Essence magazine features three of R&B’s first ladies: the multi-platinum, Grammy-winning chart-toppers Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, and our very own Jill Scott! Read a preview of the interview […] read more…
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Tagged 88-Keys, Alicia Keys, Bun B, Diddy, Dj Green Lantern, DJ Soul, Estelle, Izza Kizza, Jill Scott, John Legend, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Mary J. Blige, MF Doom, N.E.R.D., Nas, Tanya Morgan
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?uestye’ Blog Parody, Cons + CRS In-Studio Vid, DJ Clue Interviews Nas, Royce da 5′9 x Elzhi, Behind The Scenes of the New RZA Video.
• Let me first start by saying, we are huge fans of Kanye West’s music. We regularly enjoy (and sometimes link to) his blog. Most recently, that dope ass […] read more…
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Tagged ?uestlove, Chester French, Consequence, DJ Clue, Elzhi, Idle Warship, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, N.E.R.D., Nas, Pharrell, Pusha T, Res, Royce Da 5'9, RZA, Talib Kweli
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Kanye X N.E.R.D. Remix, Gnarls “Going On” Video, Detroit Posse, MTV’s Hot List ‘08, El-P Show Review, Wale Interview.
• I know ya’ll are still bumpin that “Spazz” song by N.E.R.D. that we posted last week. Today we have even more for you from Pharrell’s camp. First a video preview for their first single […] read more…
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Tagged Aesop Rock, Black Milk, Busdriver, Dizzee Rascal, El-P, Elucid, Elzhi, Gnarls Barkley, Kanye West, Kidz In The Hall, Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco, N.E.R.D., Pharell, Phonte, Pusha T, Royce Da 5'9, Tanya Morgan, The Cool Kids, Wale
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What The Vortex?, RCMH Tonight, Pharoahe’s “Healer” Remix Live, N.E.R.D.spazzim, P.O.R.N. + Peedi Crakk, Ask Bilal, New Skillz Mixtape, & More.
• As the Erykah Badu “Vortex Tour” featuring The Roots rolls on, the whole clan heads into NYC today to play at the historic Radio City Music Hall. OKPs, jump in the roll call […] read more…
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Tagged ?uestlove, Bilal, El-P, Erykah Badu, jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, N.E.R.D., P.O.R.N., Peedi Crakk, Pharoahe Monch, Phonte, Skillz, The Roots, Truck North
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Say Hello to Truck & P.O.R.N., KITH Interview, Prague Posse Cut, Sharpton Leads the Fight, Immortal Technique Chimes In, Taz’ Obama Vid, Tanya Morgan on iTunes.
• We know you’ve been asking “Who exactly are P.O.R.N. and Truck North, both featured on Rising Down?” You’ve heard about them before, possibly seen Truck perform live with […] read more…
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Tagged Al Sharpton, Amanda Diva, Barack Obama, Black Thought, Immortal Technique, J-Ro, Kidz In The Hall, Little Brother, Nicole Bell, Nironic, Noize Trip, P.O.R.N., Planet Asia, Royce Da 5'9, Sa-Ra, Sean bell, Tanya Morgan, Taz Arnold, Truck North
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