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Exile

Radio
(Plug Research : 2008)
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Turn on the Radio! Turn on that good shit!! Exile takes you on an acoustic journey through his formative muse, the radio, on his latest effort--Radio. It has been described as a pause tape, promotional...

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Scarface

Emeritus
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Musiq Soulchild

Onmyradio
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Moka Only

Carrots & Eggs
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Ruste Juxx

Sean Price Presents: Indestructible
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Various Artists

Cadillac Records
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January 09 2009   9:07 am
TV On The Radio

The Best Around: El Keter's Top 20 Artists of 2008

Posted by El Keter on 01/09/2009

A ton of albums pass through my hands during a calendar year. A lot of those albums leave a lasting impression on me. But the number that get loaded onto the MP3 player I take on nearly every cross-town bus-ride & walk to the corner bodega and then stay there all year is pretty small. In fact, only twenty-something artists achieved this feat during the past year. Their records were the ones that I just couldn't stop listening to. I think it's safe to say this select group of artists made my favorite music of 2008. Their names, listed in alphabetical order, are...


The Roots and Jimmy Fallon news.

Jimmy Fallon X The Roots, It's Official!

Late Night With Jimmy Fallon has confirmed The Roots as the band!
Posted by gingerlynn on 12/09/2008
Aaron McGruder interviews.

Aaron McGruder: Beyond The Boondocks

Much like the cast of characters that make up his acclaimed comic strip The Boondocks, Aaron McGruder is a man unafraid to speak his mind. Whether addressing America's racial stereotypes, the absurdity of its government, or the idiosyncrasies of its culture in general. Check OKP's interview with Aaron and find out more about the man behind the cartoons.
Posted by Sean Kantrowitz on 12/08/2008
Q-Tip latest.

OkayArtist, Q-Tip

Preview tracks (including the iTunes only bonus joint) and watch videos from Q-Tip's "The Renaissance"
Posted by dantana on 11/04/2008
Q-Tip interviews.

Q-Tip Interview

Tip talks The Renaissance, Dilla, beat making, and much more. "No Time For Hibernation, Only Elation."
Posted by M. Steve Hammer on 11/13/2008
Ursula Rucker interviews.

Ursula Rucker: Artist, Activist, Mother.

Artist. Activist. Mother. Though not necessarily in that order, Ursula Rucker embodies all of those titles with a level of class not seen among most rebels.

Posted by Candace L. on 11/23/2008
Illa J interviews.

Illa J, The Yancey Boy

Read about Illa J, Dilla's baby brother who now has a burgeoning career of his own with the release of his new album Yancey Boys.
Posted by Martin Caballero on 11/10/2008
Chester French news.

OkayplayerTV: Chester French

OkayplayerTV caught up with Star Trak/Interscope artists Chester French after their show at LA's Spaceland. The duo speak on how the band came together while they were studying at Harvard University, their live show, and their collaboration with Common and Pharrell on Universal Mind Control.
Posted by shamz on 11/12/2008
Black President small stories.

Black President

Earlier this week I saw a compelling image. A Barack Obama/Fela Kuti mash-up t-shirt. It spoke to me for many different reasons, and I thought what could possibly be more appropriate to feature on the tails of Obama's fantastic victory? Read our interview with the artist, Dwayne Rodgers.

Posted by Gingerlynn on 11/13/2008
Common OKPTV stories.

Common Interview w/ OkayplayerTV

In Episode 7 of OkayplayerTV, Common discusses his new album, what it means to represent Chicago, and being a part of the Soulquarian, okayplayer, and G.O.O.D. Music families. In the second clip,Common expresses his opinions on politics. Finally, he shares some thoughts about 2002's Electric Circus.

Posted by dantana on 11/5/2008
Hip Hop Live stories.

The Hip Hop Live Tour feat. Talib Kweli, Little Brother, David Banner and B.o.B.

Performances by Talib Kweli (and many special guests), Little Brother, David Banner and B.o.B.
Posted by Candace L. on 10/27/2008
The Mark Ronson-ization of Hip-Hop stories.

The Mark Ronson-ization of Hip-Hop

The Mark Ronson-ization of Hip-Hop. Wale, Rhymefest, and others perform at S.O.B.s in NYC for the Allido Records CMJ Showcase. Pics + Vids inside.
Posted by Candace L. on 10/22/2008
Delicious Vinyl stories.

Aaron LaCrate, Rick Ross, and the Case of the Delicious Vinyl

Check out OKP's story on this classic Deliscious Vinyl RMXXOLOGY project.Fifteen remixed Delicious Vinyl classics from Pharcyde, Fatlip, Tone Loc, Young MC, Masta Ace, the whole nine. On top of that, the legendary Eminem got on board and produced a cut.
Posted by Sidik Fofana on 10/21/2008
Murs interviews.

Murs: Executive Decisions

OKP sits down with Hip-Hop's #1 candidate Murs for an exclusive interview. Murs For President, in stores now!
Posted by M. Steve Hammer on 10/14/2008
Maxwell stories.

The Return Of Maxwell & The Rise Of Jazmine Sullivan

We've got a little something something for you with our re-cap of Maxwell and Jazmine Sullivan's show at RCMH, including exclusive photos from Terrence Jennings.
Posted by Candace L. on 10/13/2008
Common news.

Video: Common "Universal Mind Control" feat. Pharrell

Check out the video for Common's lead single "Universal Mind Control" featuring Pharrell for an experience sure to take your mind on a trip.
Posted by shamz on 10/06/2008