As you may have seen on Billboard, ?uestlove has announced the formal relaunch of Okayplayer Records as a digital-only label after an 8-year hiatus. The relaunch will kick off with the release of Atlanta-based rapper and producer Danny!’s latest album, Payback on September 25th and an all-instrumental album of breakbeats from renowned recording engineer Young Guru,Essentials Vol 1, on October 9th.
"I've been waiting years for the right moment to re-launch the label and I'm eager to kick things off with Danny!" says ?uestlove.
Okayplayer President, Daniel Petruzzi adds, “This provides another avenue for our brand to further establish what we stand for by aligning ourselves with artists and projects that speak to our core values. Not only does Danny!’s sound and lyrical content match our aesthetic, but his DIY approach to production, promotion, artwork, and branding make him an ideal candidate to partner with.”
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Danny! "Payback"
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Young Guru "Essentials Vol. 1"
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As ?uestlove concludes: "I'm excited for what the future holds for Okayplayer Records and look forward to releasing more great projects over the next few years." Us, too.