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People Under The Stairs

Fun DMC
(Gold Dust Media : 2008)
88B

Having just released a retrospective anthology via July’s The Om Years, it’s pleasantly surprising to see that People Under the Stairs wasted little time before putting out an album proper. A new label has...

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Heltah Skeltah

D.I.R.T. (Da Incredible Rap Team)
77C

Jake One

White Van Music
75C

Pnuma Trio

Character
88B

Various Artists

Eccentric Soul: The Young Disciples
87B

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SoL - AngeL

Solange


Solange steps out with a fresh, beautiful and delicious sound on her new CD, SoL-AngeL and the Hadley St. Dreams. The album (listen to it!) features a literal dream team of collaborations including Mark Ronson, Cee-Lo, Pharrell, The Neptunes and Lamont Doizier. Inspired by the 60's, Solange showcases a Motown influenced sound that has been given a "kick" courtesy of some London inspired Electronica. Highlight tracks include "I Decided," "Sandcastle Disco," and "God Given Name."

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TV interviews.
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Posted by Michael Drohan on 09/25/2008
Tribute To Dilla stories.
SoS, J-Live, Charli 2na and Ma Dukes come together to remember Dilla with a song. All proceeds go directly to Ma Dukes.
Posted by Sean Kantrowitz on 09/17/2008
Blu interviews.
Has any other emerging artist in hip-hop had a rookie year as chockfull of material and schizophrenic artistic direction as Blu? Check out our interview with Blu where he goes over the year that was and what he has in store for his sophomore year.
Posted by Sean Kantrowitz on 09/19/2008
DJ Revolution stories.
OKP talks crate digging, wax scratching, vinyl worship and producing records with DJ Revolution, whose newest release, King Of The Decks, is in stores now.
Posted by Sidik Fofana on 09/16/2008
OKPTV Erykah Badu stories.
Check out episode 6 of okpTV, this one featuring none other than Ms. Erykah Badu.
Posted by dantana on 09/10/2008
Fela! The Musical stories.
"I expect death to be the only reason why you did NOT see this production."- Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson
Posted by Candace L. on 09/05/2008
DNC: Swagger Like Barack stories.
On August 28th, Barack Obama spoke to an audience of 84,000 at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO. Watch the speech and see our exclusive photos.
Posted by dantana on 09/02/2008
RTB Portraits By Trevor Traynor stories.
To wrap up our '08 RTB run, we've got Trevor Traynor's gorgeous portraits from the San Francisco show, including Meth and Red, Rakim, Pharcyde, Ghostface and Raekwon, Goapele, dead prez, Jay Electronica and more.
Posted by dantana on 08/26/2008
Trouble The Water stories.
Revisit Hurricane Katrina with this gripping Sundance Grand Jury prize winning film.
Posted by Candace L. on 08/18/2008
Erykah Badu + Jill Scott Take Brooklyn By Storm stories.
Badu and Scott draw over 10,000 to Wingate Field in Brooklyn for free concerts. Photos Inside!
Posted by Candace L. on 08/13/2008
Raphael Saadiq interviews.
Raphael Saadiq opens up to OKP about his upcoming album and the many labels placed on his brand of black music.
Posted by Candace L. on 08/08/2008
?uesto Alife stories.
Photos and a video interview from the launch event for the Air Questo sneaker.
Posted by dantana on 08/05/2008
The Roots OKPTV stories.
Watch The Roots @ UCLA Jazz Fest '08 with exclusive interviews w/ ?uesto & Black Thought.
Posted by dantana on 07/28/2008
Ms. Yancey news.
Read LA Weekly's tell-all interview with J Dilla's mother, and hear her trials with the Dilla estate.
Posted by dantana on 07/25/2008