LL Cool J Really is Back, and He Reminds Us on New Single “Passion” Don’t look now but, LL Cool J has a new heater with “Passion.”
The Best of Marshall: Eminem’s First Five Albums Ranked With the release of his new album,The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce),we’re looking back and ranking Slim Shady’s first five studio LPs.
From New Jersey to the World: Rasheed Chappell is Ready for Lift-Off On the heels of a new single and forthcoming album, Rasheed Chappell wants to show the other side of street rap.
Pusha T Teams Up With Pharrell Again, Named Louis Vuitton Ambassador Pusha T has been named a Louis Vuitton ambassador. His friend and collaborator Pharrell was named Men’s Creative Director last year.
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Hits No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Flipping J-Kwon’s “Tipsy” twenty years later, Shaboozey now has a No. 1 hit.
Albums We’re Excited to Hear in July Albums coming in July feature legends of the past, well-respected young rap vets and everything in between.
First Look Friday: Marco Plus’ Pursuit of Greatness Straight out of South Atlanta, Marco Plus is the latest in a run of impassioned Southern emcees.
Black Music Month: The Pioneers of House Music We’re celebrating the rich and vibrant history of Black house music.
Caribbean-American Music Stars That Keep Shining Bright For Caribbean American Heritage Month, we’re showing love to some of the biggest Caribbean-hailing artists in music.
Jay-Z's 'Reasonable Doubt': The Birth Of A Legend A complex look at the fast life of a hustler, Jay-Z'sReasonable Doubtwas released 28 years ago today.
Black Music Month: Celebrating Icons of R&B and Soul We’re highlighting a handful of R&B/Soul’s brightest shining stars.
Hip-Hop Legend Rakim Returns With New Single "Be Ill" Masta Killa and Kurupt are also featured on Rakim's new banger, "Be Ill."
LL Cool J Returns With Q-Tip-Produced Single, "Saturday Night Special" Queens legend LL Cool J also recruits Rick Ross and Fat Joe for the new track.
Black Music Month: Country Music's Black Past and Present Cowboy Carter wasn’t Black music’s first foray into the country genre.
Black Music Month: Jazz Greats Then and Now For our celebratory content series, we’re starting off with groundbreaking jazz innovators.
Okayplayer Goes Record Shopping With Quelle Chris Grammy-nominated producer and rapper Quelle Chris discusses his production style and the art of sampling.
De La Soul Set to Release New Documentary 'Chapter 3' Catch a glimpse into the beloved group’s creative process.
Albums We’re Excited to Hear in June Expect albums this June from heavy-hitters like Kaytranada and NxWorries to classic golden era icons, Da Beatminerz.
First Look Friday: Chenayder’s Charting Her Own Path At just 17, Chenayder's curious ear for music is leading her to new sounds and new collaborations.
Roots Picnic 2024: The Okayplayer Primer Here’s a glimpse of what we’re most excited to see at this year's Roots Picnic.
Lauryn Hill’s ‘Miseducation’ Album Receives Top Honors Lauryn Hill’s seminal Grammy-winning debut,The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, is named the No. 1 album of all time by Apple Music.
We Gon Be Alright: Rap's Most Inspirational Songs A feel-good hip-hop playlist for Mental Health Awareness Month.
First Look Friday: Make Way for Anycia ATL’s never lacking on fresh new talent — next up is Anycia with her new album,Princess Pop That.
Asian American and Pacific Islanders’ Contributions to Hip-Hop: Then And Now We’re paying homage and giving flowers to a beautiful, diverse culture.
