Best of 2020

Okayplayer’s 21 Breakout Artists to Watch For in 2021

Okayplayer's breakout artists of 2021 include mindful and measured rappers, songwriters with heavy pens and twisted senses of melody, and… Read More

January 4, 2021

Memes Rule Everything Around Me: ‘The Last Dance’ Gave Us The Best Memes of 2020

ESPN's epic Michael Jordan documentary, The Last Dance, gave us the best memes of 2020, the most hellish year ever.… Read More

December 31, 2020

In His Own Words: How 2020 Became the Year Everyone Started to Love Chris Crack

We talked to Chris Crack about why 2020 was his most successful year, his recording style, and getting co-signed by… Read More

December 30, 2020

The Very Best Movies and TV Shows of 2020

Some of the TV and movies that are on our list are smart, emotional, and captivating. Others are terrifying, cutting,… Read More

December 29, 2020

Mixtape Monday: The Best of 2020 Featuring R.A.P. Ferreira, Navy Blue, Quelle Chris, Namir Blade + More

Mixtape Monday features a retrospective of projects from R.A.P. Ferreira, Navy Blue, Quelle Chris, Namir Blade, and more for the… Read More

December 28, 2020

How ‘Verzuz’ Became The Way Artists Make Amends

Verzuz has highlighted the power in taking the high road, and prioritizing moments that not only honor the legacies of… Read More

December 24, 2020

Okayplayer’s Best Albums of 2020

If you just listened to these albums you would never ask the question, “is the concept of the album dead?”… Read More

December 23, 2020

Okayplayer’s Best Songs of 2020

Artists have gotten us through so much this year. It’s only right we return the favor in any little way… Read More

December 22, 2020