Posted on 04/27/2009 No disrespect to Gil Scott Heron, but the revolution isn’t unique: before long nothing will be televised. Well, at least not ‘televised’ as we know it today. Someday (soon) TV will reside solely on the internet. That’s a pretty huge revolution in its own right, but we’re not there yet. No, instead we live at this ridiculous, bizarre era where the internet is established enough to be absolutely killing traditional...
Posted on 04/23/2009 As he embarks upon his new career as a teacher at the City College of New York which started just weeks ago, John Forté is open. An Exeter Academy graduate and Grammy winning songwriter/producer, the Brooklyn native grew up with artistic values and limitless possibilities. Consequently, he has also dealt with his fair share of rules, regulations and rigid thought.
Posted on 04/17/2009 In anticipation of the new J Dilla record, Jay Stay Paid, out June 2nd on Nature Sounds, Okayplayer got the chance to chop it up with none other than Mrs. Yancey, aka “Ma Dukes.” Despite her recent diagnosis with Lupus, a disease that contributed to her son’s untimely departure, and ongoing estate woes (which OKP was legally advised not to broach), Ma Dukes maintains a light so very...
Posted on 04/16/2009 A conversation with Mr. Lif is never a dull one. He’s one of underground hip-hop’s most compelling voices, unafraid to speak about the contemporary issues that Americans struggle with every day, and he’s hitting the scene with what may be his strongest album to date. Self-released through his new Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises label, I Heard It Today features production from Edan, J-Zone, Batsauce, Willie Evans Jr., Therapy, and Headnodic,...
Posted on 04/13/2009 At this year's Paid Dues festival in San Bernardino, CA, on March 28th, Okayplayer's Nick McClure was able to catch up with Cage for a quick interview. Read about his new album, his upcoming film, working with Shia Leboeuf, Camu-Tao’s masterpiece, life after drugs, and more.
