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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Also 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, Kidz In The Hall, Lupe Fiasco, Nas, Phonte, Skyzoo, The Cool Kids, The Roots, Timbaland
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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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Also tagged , 88-Keys, Aceyalone, Amanda Diva, Busta Rhymes, Erykah Badu, Janelle Monae, Jean Grae, Nicolay & Kay, Passing Strange, Robin Thicke, 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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Also tagged 88-Keys, Alicia Keys, Bun B, Diddy, Dj Green Lantern, DJ Soul, Estelle, Izza Kizza, Jill Scott, John Legend, 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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Also tagged ?uestlove, Chester French, Consequence, DJ Clue, Elzhi, Idle Warship, 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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Also tagged Aesop Rock, Black Milk, Busdriver, Dizzee Rascal, El-P, Elucid, Elzhi, Gnarls Barkley, 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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The Roots X Luda Take NoLa, El-P’s Blog Warms Up, Kweli Interview Vid, NIN Gives It Away, Kanye Does Kanye, Black Lily Fest Re-Cap, Dilla ft. Bilal.
• Over the weekend The Roots returned to the fairgrounds of the great NOLA Jazz Fest. In addition to their usual high energy set, the crew was joined […] read more…
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Also tagged Bilal, Black Lily, El-P, Idol Warship, J Dilla, Ludacris, Nine Inch Nails, Pete Rock, Radiohead, Res, Skillz, T.I., Talib Kweli, The Roots, Trent Reznor
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El-Blogo, Common LP Details, Black Lily Philly, Dilla+Elzhi+Dwele Rep the D, Raphael Saadiq’s Old Soul, John Legend LP Details, OKPs Win Janelle Tix, JUSTICE “Stress” Video.
• Okayplayer is proud to announce our newest blog, “Bastard’s Delight” by El-P. The head of Def Jux has big things planned for his upcoming tour with Dizzee Rascal […] read more…
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Also tagged Aesop Rock, Amanda Diva, Andre 3000, Bahamadia, Big Daddy kane, Black Lily, Busdriver, Common, Diddy, Dizzee Rascal, Doug E Fresh, Dwele, El-P, Elzhi, Grandmaster Jay, Imani Uzuri, J Dilla, J*Davey, Jaguar Wright, Janelle Monae, Justice, Kidz In The Hall, KRS-One, Kurtis blow, Ladybug Mecca, Maya Azucena, MC Lyte, Nelson George, Nile Rodgers, Pharell Williams, Pharoahe Monch, Q-Tip, Raphael Saadiq, Santogold, The Sugar Hill Gang, Whodini
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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…
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Also tagged 88-Keys, ?uestove, AfroDJiak, Alicia Keys, Ava DuVernay, Black Lily, Black Thought, David Banner, Diddy, Dj Green Lantern, Dj Roxy, El-P, Erykah Badu, Ethel Cee, Gnarles Barkley, Invincible, J Dilla, Janelle Monae, Santogold, Sean bell, Tanya Morgan, The Roots, Ultra Violet
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Roots On Letterman, Previously Estelle, The Phoenix Rising?, Vote KITH + Drivin’ Remix, Glow Vids, Cons On Rap City, OkayArtists Speak On Sean Bell.
• Tomorrow, you know the deal. It’s The Roots, it’s their 10th major release, it’s called Rising Down. Go to the store and support real music. The Roots have put together another […] read more…
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Also tagged Consequence, Estelle, Jean Grae, Kidz In The Hall, Mos Def, Murphy Lee, N.E.R.D., Nas, Nelly, Rihanna, Talib Kweli, The Roots
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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…
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Also tagged 88-Keys, De La Soul, Estelle, Fresh RHymes & Videotape Tour, Jay Electronica, John Legend, Jonah Hill, Kidz In The Hall, Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco, Murs, Raekwon, Rock The Bells, Saigon, Sean bell, Soula Boy, Supernatural, Tanya Morgan, The Roots, Tim Westwood, Truck North, Wale
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