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Video: Keelay & Zaire "The Times" ft. Blu, Fortlive & Nino Moschella

femi@okayplayer.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Today was the MTVU premiere of Bay area producers Keelay & Zaire's new video for "The Times." The song features Blu, Fortlive and Nino Moschella. Keelay & Zaire's album, Ridin' High, is due out February 21st and features appearances from Phonte, Blu, Torae, Tunji, Supastition, Cali Agents, and more.

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DJ Eves - Laced With Gems, Free Mixtape Download

femi@okayplayer.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

People had some strong opinions when we posted that original version of Common's "Be" produced by J Dilla. We told you the song was off of DJ Eves upcoming mixtape, Laced With Gems. Today we have the full tape for you hosted by Oddisee. There's another unreleased Com joint produced by Dilla, as well as music from Black Milk, Pharoahe Monch, Large Pro, Madlib, Elzhi, Raekwon, GZA and [...]

Video: Nas x Janelle Monae Highline Ballroom Performance

femi@okayplayer.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

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I really hate missing any Nas show in NY, especially since he shared the bill with Janelle Monae for this one, but Shamz is in LA this week. In this clip you get to hear Nas do his verse from the new street National Anthem. After the jump is Janelle Monae performing "Sincerely, Jane."

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Video: Common Launches New Website

femi@okayplayer.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

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So it looks like Common is finally on his inter-web grind. He made mention of starting his own website in our OKPTV interview with him. Now he is making the official announcement for ThinkCommon.com. Common says he plans on routinely blogging on the site to keep everyone updated with what's going on with him. Universal Mind Control in stores 12/9.

Video: Pharoahe Monch Interview with K-Salaam Pt. 2

femi@okayplayer.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Here is the finale to the in-depth interview with Pharoahe Monch we posted yesterday. In this part K-Salaam talks to Monch about his top 5 favorite lyricists, what he thinks about Barack Obama, and why Queens produces so many great MCs. Also, tonight, Monch will be performing with K- Salaam at the Highline Ballroom in NYC, so don't miss that one if you're in the area.

Video: Jazzanova "I Can See"

femi@okayplayer.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

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I'm really lovin' Jazzanova's new album, Of All The Things. If the two joints featuring Phonte didn't win you over, here is the first official video off the album for "I Can See." All that well crafted live instrumentation really did it for me. Of All The Things is in stores now.

Video: Deep Rooted "Crazy"

femi@okayplayer.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

San Diego group Deep Rooted is dropping their album, S/T, on 1/27/09 via Tajai's (of Hiero fame) Clear Label Records. Features on the album include Blu, Killah Priest, Exile, Moka Only, and DJ Rhettmatic. Above is the video for their single "Crazy" off the album.

The Last Video to Premiere Off The Layover

dantana@okayplayer.com — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

We don't normally post video teasers for videos, let alone web posters teasing videos. In this case though, I have a special affinity for this song and video. No, not because there is a nekkid lady with a bunny mask holding a gun (well partially). But because I love eerie beats (this time provided by Khrysis), the visuals in the video go perfect with the song (provided by Jas [...]

Video: Common Speaks to the Youth

femi@okayplayer.com — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Not enough attention is given to the many good deeds members of our Hip-Hop community take part in. Cynics might say this is a PR move with his album around the corner, but Common routinely gives back to the community album or no album. In this video Com speaks to school children at Wheeless Road Elementary School in Augusta Georgia. He talks to the kids about Barack Obama, the first song he wrote at age 12, and the keys to success in life. Read the full story here.
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Video: Solange "T.O.N.Y."

femi@okayplayer.com — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

OKP Artist of the month alum Solange hits us with some black and white visuals for her song "T.O.N.Y." A few interesting cameos from Cee-Lo and KiD CuDi among others in this one. Sol-Angel & The Hadley Street Dreams is in stores now.

Video: Mickey Factz Vimby Piece

femi@okayplayer.com — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

In this video Vimby makes a stop over in the BX to holla at Mickey Factz. In Mickey's Vimby piece he defines the type of music he makes, the risks he takes with his music, and the streetwear culture.

Video: Pharoahe Monch Interview with K-Salaam

femi@okayplayer.com — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

The more I see interviews with Pharoahe Monch the more I crave that next LP. Recently K-Salaam had a pretty in depth convo with Monch. Pharoahe talks about how he got into the game, his love for Hip-Hop, and some song concepts of his that other artists have used.

Video: Robin Thicke "Sweetest Love"

femi@okayplayer.com — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Robin Thicke dropped his third LP, Something Else, in September. While this isn't my favorite song off the album, I think the record as a whole is a pretty solid R&B effort. So you know we gotta show love for his latest video, "Sweetest Love."

Video: Talib Kweli on Sunday Night Sound Session

femi@okayplayer.com — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

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Last month, Talib Kweli stopped by DJ Hypen and J. Moore's radio show Sunday Night Sound Session to get into a few topics. In the interview they talk about Kweli's current projects, including the next Reflection Eternal album, Idle Warship and all things Black Smith.

ROOTS CRASH BUS IN EUROPE: EVERYONE OK

ginny@okayplayer.com — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

This morning, as I was checking my inbox I was shocked to find an email from ?uesto detailing the horrifying tourbus crash that The Roots experienced last night in Paris. Thankfully, everyone is okay. To give you an idea about the severity of the situation, we are talking a Euro tourbus, which means a tall double-decker bus with a full lounge and bathroom on the 1st level, and a [...]

Diva Speak TV EP 34 (Season 2)

ginny@okayplayer.com — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

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Episode 34 of Diva Speak TV has just arrived and it's themed around the news that's on everyone's mind: the aftermath of the Obama election. Supawoman of the week goes to Amanda's godmother for her amazing efforts in Obama's campaign. Let Down of the week going to the post-election racists (i. e. Nader, you lost in the worst way). So check out the full 10 minute episode, it's entertaining as always. Als [...]

Video: Ohmega Watts featuring Jneiro Jarel

ginny@okayplayer.com — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

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Ubiquity just finished up this treat, a video from Ohmega Watts featuring Jneiro Jarel for "Eyes and Ears" off of Watts' latest album Watts Happening, in stores now. Despite the classroom fun and children's jokes, Watts' is not kidding around (at least not entirely). He's serious about his music, and with help from Jneiro Jarel he manages to cause a ruckus throughout this elementary school while deliver [...]

Video: Q-Tip "Renaissance Rap"

femi@okayplayer.com — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

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Renaissance month continues as Q-Tip links up with Rik Cordero for another video off his new album, this time for "Renaissance Rap." I hope everyone did their part and copped The Renaissance. Tip is currently on tour with The Cool Kids for the 2k Sports Bounce Tour, so get them tickets when they stop by your area.

Audio: Reks "Dear Winter"

femi@okayplayer.com — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Bean-town MC Reks' LP Grey Hairs dropped this year and was heavily slept on. Reks is now prepping his next release, More Grey Hairs, for an '09 release. This song, "Dear Winter," gives you a taste of what dude brings to the game (bonus points for the Esthero "That Girl" sample too).

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Audio: CDRADIO Five Mix

femi@okayplayer.com — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

The homie Sweeney just sent out his latest mix, CDRADIO Five. He says he'll be putting these out weekly until the end of the year. The mixes have some new music and some old, but all dope. This week's mix features artists like Bilal, Blu, SA-RA, Black Milk, Common, 14KT, Ghostface, D'Angelo, and Talib Kweli. Follow me after the jump for the tracklisting and download link.

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