Okayplayer news 05.20.08

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…

Okayplayer news 05.16.08

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…

Okayplayer news 05.15.08

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…

Okayplayer news 05.14.08

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…

Okayplayer news 04.30.08

Santo, ?uesto Inteview, Roots Vids, Kanye X Dilla, Janelle Monae In LA, Gnarly Vids, Black Lily Fest, Keys’ Dress, El-P’s Blog. • Yesterday OKP was in the house as Santogold performed for a fully packed Virgin Megastore in Manhattan. A full stage, complete with DJ and two amazing back-up singers and dancers, made it feel […] read more…

Okayplayer news 04.25.08

50 Shots Is CRIMINAL, Secret RTB Show, + Jay Elect Interview, 88 x Tanya Morgan, Lupe On Radio1, Kanye Check-In, New Videos From Estelle & KITH. • Its a sad, sickening, and moreover frightening day in America’s history of criminal justice as the three cops who fired 50 shots murdering Sean Bell are acquitted on all […] read more…