Posted on 04/30/2008 1:00 AM

*Just updated!   El-P  and Dizzee hit the road along with Busdriver, DJ Mr. Dibbs, The Mighty Quin, and DJ Aaron LaCrate!  Kidz In The Hall perform at the Philly and NYC shows too. Also, check for Aesop Rock, a special guest on the NY and San Fran shows. They will tour North America, with a few spot dates in Canada along the way.  This will be Dizzee's first U.S....

Posted on 04/29/2008 11:53 AM
Yesterday The Roots did Letterman as they geared up for today's big day: Rising Down is in stores now!!  Banging out a stellar performance of "Rising Up" with Chrisette Michele and Wale, along with three percussionists (including our own Frankie Knuckles), ?uesto on vocals (true!), an extra keyboard (super-star producer James Poyser), The Roots absolutely had a party on stage.  We're hoping this pushes the movement to add "Olson-twinning" to...

Posted on 04/25/2008 1:00 AM
The other day OKP had a special opportunity to visit the showroom for Leroy Jenkins to preview their spring and fall lines.  Co-founders Ron Upperman and Upendo (Pen) Taylor took some time to talk to us about their new line and their inspirations.  True street hustlers, they got their start peddling hoodies and hand painted mesh hats out on the block.  Soon enough, celebs were rockin' their gear (Afrika Bambaataa...

Posted on 04/23/2008 11:16 AM
Last night, at a small indy record shop known as Other Music in New York City's East Village, a reunion show took place.  There was a modest line around the corner of a crowd that was hard to peg: a handful of thirty-somethings, some in their early twenties, some teens, some ex-backpacker types, some suits, some speaking in various languages, black, white, indian, asian. Everyone waited patiently...