Feb 04, 2012
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LargeUp Exclusive: Mr. Vegas at Miss Lily’s Variety [Music, Interview + Pics]

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Large ups to LargeUp for getting the exclusive on dancehall veteran Mr. Vegas‘ acoustic set on the newly-launched Radio Lily, run out of the Miss Lilys Variety store/gallery space next door to ?uesto‘s favorite Jamaican eatery. In anticipation of his forthcoming LP Sweet Jamaica (Feb. 21) the singjay performed an epic all-acoustic set to put dancehall ... Read more

Video: Eric Benet “Real Love”

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Eric Benet is back in R & Bibbity mode, turning the full soul-power of his intensified falsetto on this new jam “Real Love.” Building to a crescendo that somehow reminds me of the Ohio Players’ “You And Me,” this is destined to be a wedding slow-jam for many years to come. Starring cute old couples ... Read more

Video: Lupe Fiasco Speaks On Kicks, Books and Music

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Lupe Fiasco is a pop star on the rise and we knew that his personality was big enough to contain both “Vans spokesperson” and “Occupy Poster Boy” comfortably–but did you know he had his won book club, too? This Q&A with High Snobiety–who caught Lupe on camera while behind the scenes at a Vans event in ... Read more

Video: The Roots “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around” [Soundtrack For A Revolution]

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As we mentioned around MLK day, the soundtrack for Soundtrack For A Revolution–the revelatory documentary about the music of the civil rights era which prominently features OKP family-members The Roots, John Legend, Anthony Hamilton, and Angie Stone not to mention Wyclef, TV on the Radio, Joss Stone and a mess of other great artists–is about ... Read more

LA: Ali Shaheed Muhammad + Maseo Live at J Dilla Tribute

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Did we mention that February is officially unofficially J Dilla month? And we know it’s official because Maseo (from De La Soul, dummies) and Ali Shaheed Muhammad (ATCQ) will be making a special appearance at the Dilla tribute this Saturday, February 4th at Boombox in Los Angeles, alongside the resident Boombox Soundsystem comprising Inka One, ... Read more

Throwback Thursdays: D’Angelo’s Voodoo Tour (Videos)

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While we and everyone else we know on the internets is on the topic of the king reemerging to claim his throne at performance venues all over Europe, there once was this album called Voodoo. And then there were performances. And then internets begat YouTubes, a place where you could find lost treasures like these shows ... Read more

OKP News: Yasiin Bey to Star in Jackie Brown Prequel

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According to indiewire, Yasiin Bey ( that’s Mos Def to the uninitiated) has signed on to star in a prequel to Quentin Tarantino‘s 1997 film Jackie Brown. Directed by Dan Schechter and slated to begin shooting in May, The Switch–which is based on the Elmore Leonard novel of the same name–will also star John Hawkes from this year’s ... Read more

Video: John Legend “Extra-Ordinary Tebow” Live on ESPN First Take

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We saw the charitable side of John Legend earlier, now things get markedly ridiculous with this post. Yes, you prayed Tebowmania was finally over after Tom Brady put Timmy Terrific over his knee and showed him what a real Quarterback is… but no my friends, it has only just begun. JL was recently a guest ... Read more

Video: Sonnymoon “Morning Person” + Upcoming Tour Dates

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Sonnymoon continue to push their recently released 2012 EP, by dropping yet another video today. Here we have the official visuals for “Morning Person.” Sunshine, open fields, and hypnotizing production – pretty much all I needed from this video. Vid directed by Max and Alex Blum. Sonnymoon’s full length LP will be out in May ... Read more

Video: Emilio Rojas “One Last Time” feat. Emanny

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Emilio Rojas drops some new visuals off his recently released tape, Breaking Point. Watch the vid for “One Last Time” featuring Emanny (V12 The Hitman on the beat). Video directed by Court Dunn. Read more

Video: iLLmont “Miscellaneous Info”

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Last we heard from Atlanta hip-hop crew iLLmont, they were on some payback ish with “Hov’s Fav. Cat.” Today, iLLmont shines on their own with this new video “Miscellaneous Info.” It’s been said they have a very 90s Hiero type vibe to them, and I’d have to agree. “Miscellaneous Info” is the third single from ... Read more

Video: John Legend x Marvin Gaye “What’s Goin’ On” + Surprise Rehearsal w/ Kennedy Center Kids

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This past Tuesday John Legend rolled up on a bunch of Duke Ellington HS kids rehearsing for a Marvin Gaye tribute at the Kennedy Center and jumped in for a collaborative choral version of “What’s Goin’ On.” It’s all part of the launch of a new program called “What’s Goin’ On…Now?”–a national youth campaign designed ... Read more