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Audio: Sonnymoon “Goddess” + “Magicians” (Mndsgn Remix)

by Eddie "STATS" on January 27, 2012 NEWS

Sonnymoon just dropped their new EP 2012 on Plug Research and in a fit of exuberance the solar lunatics have decided to share these two tracks with their listenership. There’s the ethereal yet staccato “Goddess”–which sounds sort of like Shirley Bassey is singing over a digital drone while somebody plays drum n’ bass in the ... Read more

LargeUp Audio: Cris Cab “Rihanna’s Gun” f/ Wyclef + Mavado

by Eddie "STATS" on January 27, 2012 NEWS

The best thing about this mixed-up world we live in is that the membranes between different genres and levels of the music world have been made a lot more soluble by the culture of the internet. Case in point, this new tune from Miami teen Cris Cab, who wrote this song in response to Rihanna‘s ... Read more

Audio: Stalley “Cash and My Cutty (prod. Ski Beatz)”

by shamz on January 27, 2012 NEWS

Ohio emcee, Stalley, closes out a strong week of leaks with another joint worthy of multiple replays. This latest jawn from his back catalog “Cash and My Cutty,” once again has Stalley on some Ski Beatz production. Cruise down the blocks of Masillon, Ohio in that ’87 Cutty Supreme and see the streets through the ... Read more

J57 – The J57 Collection [Mixtape]

by shamz on January 27, 2012 NEWS

Over the last couple years Brown Bag AllStar J57 has been on the boards for more than a few underground bangers. Today, we get 27 of them compiled into this mixtape, The J57 Collection. Features on the tape include BBAS, Homeboy Sandman, Sene, Skyzoo, Von Pea, Co$$, Tek, Fresh Daily, YC The Cynic, and more. ... Read more

Audio: Denitia Odigie “Greens”

by shamz on January 26, 2012 NEWS

Unfortunately today brings us to the final Thursday leak from Denitia Odigie. She closes the January series off on a good note with her latest effort, “Greens.” Worry not, you’ll be hearing much more from Denitia with her Songs for Sunset EP coming soon, she’ll be recording her second LP in April, and she has ... Read more

Emilio Rojas – Breaking Point [Mixtape]

by shamz on January 26, 2012 NEWS

We’ve been talking about this tape for a minute now. The delays are finally over, today NY emcee Emilio Rojas drops his latest mixtape, Breaking Point (presented by Billionaire Boys Club and DJ Green Lantern). The 13 track release has production from J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, WillPower, V12 The Hitman, M-Phazes, Keelay, and more. You can stream/download ... Read more

Audio: Greg Porn “Bella Moretti”

by Eddie "STATS" on January 26, 2012 NEWS

More new stuff from that dude from undun AKA good-ass rapper Greg Porn, produced by Dameadelphia. I knew dude was good (how many cats can stand toe-to-toe with Black Thought?) but this solo material is making me realize he has Yeezy/Weezy type styles on the shelf, too. GP is shaping up to be one of the ... Read more

Audio: Black Spade x Knxwledge “Spand”

by shamz on January 25, 2012 NEWS

Earlier today, FRSH SLCTS premiered a brand new track from St. Louis emcee/producer/singer Black Spade, “Spand.” With this new joint Stony Rock goes in over some Knxwledge production (off his Kompsure.EP). If you’re feelin’ this (you are), you can look forward to a series of leaks from Black Spade, that he says fans can compile ... Read more

Audio: Justice “ON’N'ON” (Rick Rubin Remix)

by Eddie "STATS" on January 25, 2012 NEWS

Remember I told you about a bunch of remixes that were coming for this new Justice single “ON’N'ON”? Here’s the first one from none other than Rick “Walk This Way/99 Problems” Rubin. Less nudity, more cowbell. Read the backstory on Busy P‘s blog. The whole EP drops January 30th. Pre-order on iTunes. Read more

Audio: Stalley “Harsh Ave (prod. Ski Beatz)”

by shamz on January 25, 2012 NEWS

I remember back in 2010 when Creative Control captured footage of Stalley and Ski Beatz working on this song, and thinking this is the hardest shit this dude has done to date. Stalley has made plenty of music I fux with since then, but I don’t know if any of it hits as hard as ... Read more

Audio: John Legend “Tonight (Best you Ever Had)” f/ Ludacris

by Eddie "STATS" on January 25, 2012 NEWS

As promised via their respective twitterboxes, John Legend and Ludacris just dropped a new collaboration called “Tonight (Best You Ever Had).” A solid 4/4 steppers love tune (listen below) “Tonight” is either the first single off Legend’s upcoming LP or a cut from the Think Like A Man soundtrack, or maybe both. As a bonus (after ... Read more

Audio Premiere: Go Dreamer – Animals vs Machines [Mixtape]

by Eddie "STATS" on January 25, 2012 NEWS

OKP is proud to premiere the full-length mixtape (meaning free LP, not blend tape) from Hollyweerd Cole AKA Go Dreamer, who you may remember from the video for “We Are The Nineteen Forevers.” Definitely a cat to check for, his uncategorizable ATL gel of stream of consciousness rap/lo-fi pop/indie rock/what have you is like the ... Read more

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NYC: Black Power Mixtape Screening at the Bronx Museum [2/3]

by Eddie "STATS" on January 27, 2012 NEWS

One week from today the Bronx Museum is hosting a free screening of the treasure trove of cinematic revolution that is Black Power Mixtape as part of a whole program that features appearances from DJ Revolution, Latasha Diggs of Burnt Sugar fame and more goodies (full details after the jump). The whole thing runs from ... Read more

Video: Dam-Funk & Master Blazter “Songs From Scratch” + “Fadin’”

by Eddie "STATS" on January 27, 2012 NEWS

Courtesy of Yours Truly, an in-studio of the very last session from the Master Blazter line-up that included the recently departed Jovan “J-1″ Coleman, seen here playing drums not long before his untimely passing. Doubtless especially poignant to watch for those who knew him well, but it’s hard to remain sad in the face of ... Read more

Video: Questlove Speaks on Full Force X James Brown for Unsung

by Eddie "STATS" on January 27, 2012 NEWS

Maintaining his status as Mr. Everywhere, ?uestlove will be popping up on the small screen (ok, medium screen. The one in your living room, dammit) this coming Monday for the next edition of the excellent TV One music documentary series Unsung. Who is he weighing in on, you ask: William DeVaugn? D.J. Rogers, perhaps? I like ... Read more

Video: Phonte, 9th Wonder & J. Cole on NC Public TV

by Eddie "STATS" on January 27, 2012 NEWS

North Carolina’s statewide public broadcaster UNC-TV aired an in-depth profile on our dudes 9th Wonder and Phonte recently–and before you know it, new star on the block J. Cole pops up , too, talm bout how inspired he was by Little Brother and generally carrying the torch for NC. Definitely an enjoyable watch for LB fans ... Read more

Video: Clear Soul Forces “Get No Better”

by shamz on January 27, 2012 NEWS

Once again, the homie FWMJ puts me on to dope new hip-hop. 4 man hip-hop group Clear Soul Forces recently dropped this video “Get No Better,” and y’all should definitely check it out. I originally heard about the Detroit hip-hop collective when I saw their live set for Brooklyn Hip-Hop festival’s Show & Prove Super ... Read more

Video: Chuuwee “Watching The Throne (Through Rifle & Scope)”

by shamz on January 27, 2012 NEWS

Chuuwee drops some visuals off his November street album, Watching The Throne. Check the video for “Watching The Throne (Through Rifle & Scope).” Video directed by Caligraphi Vision. Also, head over to The Come Up Radio for an interview with Chez, his upcoming tour dates, and a new song from his follow up album, Crown ... Read more

D’Angelo 2012 Tour Diary Part 2: And My Background Sang…

by GoodTimeGirl on January 27, 2012 NEWS

D’Angelo’s first tour in 11+ years kicked off in Stockholm, Sweden last night and the (in)famous Tina Farris, AKA GoodTimeGirl here on Okayplayer, is back on the road with R&B Jesus again. GoodTimeGirl is Roots family to the core; she tour managed the Legendary for years and has since worked with everyone from Lil Wayne ... Read more

Video: The Roots – undun EPK + Amazon Daily Deal

by Eddie "STATS" on January 26, 2012 NEWS

Tomorrow, Friday January 27th the best LP of 2011 (yes, I said it) is being highlighted by online retail giant Amazon for their Daily Deal. That means for 24 hours you can purchase The Roots’ undun for the rick-dickulous low price of $3.99 (<–not a typo). In case December 2011 seems like a lost, hazy ... Read more

Video: Idle Warship “Steady”; “Sweet Dreams”; “Black Snake Moan” Live in Philly

by Eddie "STATS" on January 26, 2012 NEWS

Nice video of Idle Warship unfurling its freak flag at World Cafe Live in Philly for a nice leisurely cruise through “Steady”; The Eurythmics interpolation “Sweet Dreams” and “Black Snake Moan.” Beaucoups respects to Reel Black TV for the video, beaucoups respect to Res + Talib Kweli for the jams. As a bonus prize check ... Read more

Video: Quelle Chris “Still Wasted” f/ Wasted Youth

by Eddie "STATS" on January 26, 2012 NEWS

Making their own, more lyrical, indie rap version of the Budweiser “Wassup? true.” ad spots, Quelle Chris and his homies in Wasted Youth link up via camera-phone (zero camera-men, as noted in the opening credits) for a Detroit-to-SF Bay collect call titled “Still Wasted.” Camaraderie aside, Quelle is still the best thing about this track, ... Read more

Video: Red’s Aunt (Redford Stephens Doc from The Roots undun App)

by Eddie "STATS" on January 26, 2012 NEWS

The Roots camp just leaked us this documentary clip (is there specific term for fictional concept album documentaries?) of protaganist Redford Stephens’ aunt Takara Moore offering some insight into the man behind the undun myth. If you already copped the accompanying undun app –an ‘immersive experience that elucidates the life and times of one Redford Stephens ... Read more

Video: Saigon “Hungry”

by shamz on January 26, 2012 NEWS

Saigon‘s just steadily churning out these music videos as of late. For this new jawn, “Hungry,” he once again teams with director Nicolas Heller. Sai puts on a lyrical display over Sire‘s production while throwin’ down a steak (words from the wise: never send your food back, bad things happen in that kitchen). Warning Shots ... Read more