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The 19 Best Erykah Badu Songs

From “Love of My Life” to “Green Eyes,” here are the 19 best Erykah Badu songs. Whether you know her… Read More

March 17, 2023

okay acoustic: Watch The Hamiltones’ Laidback Cover Of Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road”

The trio also performed two new songs from their recently-released EP, Watch the Ton3s. The Hamiltones just released their new EP Watch… Read More

June 21, 2019

Chance The Rapper & Jeremih Drop Trailer Teasing Their New Christmas LP

Chance The Rapper and Jeremih are back with another stocking stuffer Last year, Chance The Rapper and Jeremih teamed up… Read More

December 16, 2017

Tyler, The Creator Unveils Vibrant, Floral GOLF Fall/Winter 2017 Lookbook

Flower Boy shows his colors in a new seasonal layout Later this month, Tyler, The Creator will take a victory lap… Read More

October 11, 2017

Okayplayer x Red Bull Sound Select Present: Syd, Ravyn Lenae, St. Beauty and D∆WN Live in Philly

We're bringing it back to Philly this fall with Red Bull Sound Select! Fans of the site, whether devout board-locked… Read More

August 28, 2017

FILA Just Blessed Marvel’s Stan Lee with His Own Sneaker

'Nuff said Like virtually every segment of industry, Big Sneaker has had its share of crossover moments with the respective… Read More

August 24, 2017

Nas on President Donald Trump: “We All Know a Racist is in Office”

Nas is an artist who usually lets his music do the talking for him.  However, yesterday, the legendary rapper flipped the… Read More

May 31, 2017

Kathy Griffin Apologies For Graphic Donald Trump Photo Shoot

Comics don't often apologize for one of their jokes. But moments ago, comedian Kathy Griffin apologized for the image you… Read More

May 30, 2017

10 Record Store Day 2017 Essentials: An Okayplayer Guide

Record Store Day is upon us once more and the first installment of 2017's crate-digging holiday (ritually, two days and… Read More

April 22, 2017

How Prince Perfected His Pop Chops On The ‘Purple Rain’ Follow-Up

Life it ain't real funky, unless it's got that pop Purple Rain was a tough act to follow. But in… Read More

April 21, 2017

Let’s Work: Five Prince Side-Projects Every Fan Should Know

The next installment of our purple memorial day finds writer Ben Greenman delving into Prince's best non-Prince projects and their… Read More

April 21, 2017

Inside Two of The Best Prince Cover Albums You’ve Never Heard

Ben Greenman’s new book, Dig If You Will The Picture (Henry Holt), looks at the life and career of Prince,… Read More

April 21, 2017

Art Official: Five Prince Album Covers That Deserve a Double-Take

One year has passed since the tragic death of the iconic funk and sex god, Prince. Here, writer Ben Greenman breaks down the top… Read More

April 21, 2017

Lil Wayne Jumps on a Remix of Gucci Mane and Drake’s “Both”

A trap trifecta. Between the resurgent (potentially android) Gucci Mane and Drake: Ruler Of The Charts, The Return of East Atlanta… Read More

April 14, 2017

The Grand Opening of Adrian Younge’s Artform Studio: A Salon, Record Store and Bookshop Curated by Creatives [Photos/Recap]

Photos by Emily Berkey for Okayplayer In Northeast Los Angeles on a stretch of street called Figueroa, across from the… Read More

April 11, 2017

Best Songs of The Month: Drake Discovers House, Frank Seduces Fashion and Kendrick Goes For The Crown [Playlist]

The whole in like a lamb out like a lion thing proved its weight this month. Sure, it was another… Read More

April 1, 2017