news.
Watch Common shut down Diesel's Black Party Concert in France + rare Com Freestyles circa '97.

interviews.
The Coup's Boots Riley collabos with Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello, read the full interview here.

stories.
At Berklee College of Music, Brian "Raydar" Ellis keeps J Dilla's spirit alive as he instructs the Dilla Ensemble.

news.
Comprised of Diplo & Switch, Major Lazer is set to release Guns Don't Kill People... Lazers Do. Click here for a taste of their sound.

interviews.
Chester French take some time to answer OKP's questions about music, life with Pharrell and Chad as your bosses, and loving the future.

news.
A seriously talented singer, and ?uestlove's sister, Donn T hits us with her single "Kisses," and an in-depth interview.

news.
Re-live The Roots 2nd Annual Picnic through these amazing photos by TONE.

news.
Mos's new album, The Ecstatic, is finally here! Watch him perform the song "Quiet Dog" live on Letterman.

news.
Sean Price, Black Milk and Guilty Simpson are Random Axe. Listen to the 1st track from the trio, "Monster Babies."

news.
Listen to Mos Def's "History" prod. by J Dilla, feat. Talib Kweli. After the jump see Terrence Jennings photos from the Black Star show in NYC.

news.
Truck North (Roots Crew) hits us with his mixtape feat. Black Thought, Wale, ?uestlove, and more of that raw Philly rap.

news.
Congrats to Donald Ely for this winning design for our OKP 2002 t-shirt, a tribute to Meshell Ndegeocello.

boards.
Don't believe the hype! There's no truth to the "The Roots' are retiring" rumor. Although they do now have a new day job, they certainly haven't hung up their touring hats for good. For a glance at the sched for the summer of '09 check here.

interviews.
Donny G talks Breakfast Club, rapper influences, and his aptitude for marketing.

news.
J Dilla's posthumous album, J$P is in stores now. Check out a bonus cut from the album as well as a video promo... then go buy it!

news.
K'Naan is doing big things, premiering his latest video for "T.I.A." (This Is Africa) on Yeezy's blog. See it here.

interviews.
The trio Donwill, Von Pea and Illyas, speak out about Brooklynati!

news.
Watch the EPK and hear new music from De La Soul's latest, a Nike Album.

interviews.
Former Roots bassman, Leonard Hubbard, aka Hub, talks with OKP about what he's been up to, a new album, and much more.

news.
Watch the brand new vid for Maxwell's "Pretty Wings." Can't wait for that new Maxwell album!

interviews.
Back to camp! Camp Lo discuss their new album, Stone And Rob Caught On Tape, and more.

interviews.
Thinking outside of... the box, with The Lonely Island, as they talk comedy, T-Pain, ?uestlove, hating hunks, and more.

interviews.
John Forte talks about his new music, being out of prison, and stepping outside of the lines.

stories.
Check out OKP's FRESH Spring '09 line of t-shirts!

interviews.
OKP got a chance to talk with the loving and inspiring Ms. Yancey, aka "Ma Dukes," about "Jay Stay Paid."

news.
Watch Invincible's powerful new video for "Ropes," featuring Tiombe Lockhart.

interviews.
Mr. Lif chops it up with OKP about his new album, "I Heard It Today," his politics, and his outlook on life.

interviews.
OKP caught up with Def Jux's CAGE at this year's Paid Dues festival for a quick interview about his new album "Depart From Me," and more.

news.
It Begins...

interviews.
Like a kid in a candy store, Rapper Big Pooh gives us Delightful Bars, and chops it up with OKP.

news.
Nigerian born Siji drops his new vid for "Yearning For Home."

news.
Jill Scott was named Breakout Star by People Magazine for her role on her HBO Series, No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.

stories.
2 The Hard Way: the amazing Jean Grae vs. the Geechee Goddess Tamar-Kali in a Rap vs. Rock extravaganza.

interviews.
n this interview, some of our favorite boys from Brooklyn, Chin Chin, talk about modern soul music and The Flashing, The Fancing.

news.
Watch as Talib Kweli, John Forte Jr., and Black Thought trade verses, and Cap'n Kirk shreds on gee-tar.

interviews.
Check out this incredible piece of hip-hop art, "The History of Rap."

news.
Watch as Public Enemy teams up with The Roots, feat. the Antibalas horns, to BRING THE NOISE on Jimmy Fallon!

news.
We gave you the trailer earlier. Now watch the full documentary on one of Brooklyn's finest, Big Daddy Kane!

interviews.
While it's no longer unheard of for artists to release an entire project without physically being in the same room together, it's another thing for two unheard of producers from opposite ends of the country to release a record featuring the likes of Phonte, Tash, Saafir, Blu, and Supastition as their first offering in the music biz. Find out how it all came to be in this OKP interview.

news.
The Roots joke around behind the scenes on set at Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, which airs weeknights on NBC!

interviews.
Wu-Tang's Commander in Chief sits down with OKP to chop it up about Afro Samurai, Wu beef, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II, and more.

news.
The enigmatic Black Thought raps with Toure about life as an MC inn this in-depth interview.

interviews.
OKP sat with Ryan Leslie to talk about song writing, schooling, and his debut solo album.

interviews.
Read OKP's exclusive interview with Somalian born emcee, K'naan, videos inside!