Flying Lotus

Flying Lotus Talks New Audible Podcast & Gives Update on Next Film, ‘Ash’

 Flying Lotus spoke to Okayplayer about Alice Coltrane, spirituality, composing for film and television and more Illustrious producer, DJ, rapper… Read More

December 1, 2022

Flying Lotus Preps ‘Ash’ Film Starring Tessa Thompson

Upcoming Flying Lotus-directed and composed sci-fi thriller Ash will star Tessa Thompson and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. For his next trick, musician, producer… Read More

August 29, 2022

Terence Nance Announces Debut Album As Terence Etc.

V O R T E X is a new debut album from Terence Etc. and Brainfeeder coming this August. Check out… Read More

July 7, 2022

Best Songs of The Week: ft. Flying Lotus, Steve Lacy, and More

The Round-Up is Okayplayer’s weekly playlist of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set… Read More

June 17, 2022

Robert Glasper & Maxwell Headline Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa Valley

Hosted by Dave Chappelle, the 2022 Blue Note Jazz Festival held in Napa Valley will feature Robert Glasper, Erykah Badu,… Read More

April 22, 2022

Flying Lotus is Working on a Gnarly-Sounding Sci-Fi Film

The new Flying Lotus sci-fi horror flick Ash will follow his grotesque, disturbing 2017 film debut Kuso. Flying Lotus is returning… Read More

January 27, 2022

Carnegie Hall Will Be Hosting a Afrofuturism Festival Starring Flying Lotus, Sun Ra Arkestra, & More

Carnegie Hall's Afrofuturism festival will feature performances from Flying lotus, Sun Ra Arkestra, Theo Croker, and more. We're going to… Read More

November 16, 2021

Mixtape Monday: Gangster Doodles, Leek Lone, TatzumaKiii, Teller Bank$, Tyshawn x King Britt + More

Gangster Doodles, Leek Lone, TatzumaKiii, Teller Bank$, Tyshawn x King Britt and more this Mixtape Monday. Gangster Doodles shares the… Read More

October 25, 2021

The 15 Best Thundercat Bass Features

In honor of Thundercat and his virtuosic bass-playing, Okayplayer is highlighting his 15 best bass features. Since releasing his 2011… Read More

October 19, 2021

Questlove, Flying Lotus, and More Pay Tribute to Lee “Scratch” Perry

Fans, friends, and former collaborators send up tributes and dedications to the late Lee "Scratch" Perry. On Sunday, reggae's reverb-bending… Read More

August 30, 2021

The ‘Yasuke’ Story Will Continue in an Upcoming Manga Adaptation

The first installment of the Yasuke manga adaptation will arrive in July. Just a few months after debuting as the first Netflix… Read More

June 24, 2021

Erykah Badu, Jay Electronica, Flying Lotus And More To Perform At 2021 Pitchfork Festival

Thundercat, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Danny Brown and others will also be performing at this year's Pitchfork Music Festival. With music… Read More

May 17, 2021

‘Needle 2 The Groove’: Flying Lotus Shares The Vinyl That Influenced His ‘Yasuke’ Score

Amid the release of the Netflix anime series Yasuke, Flying Lotus — the man behind the show's score — highlighted… Read More

May 6, 2021

Best Songs of The Week: ft. Hiatus Kaiyote, Flying Lotus, and More

The Round-Up is Okayplayer’s weekly playlist of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set… Read More

April 30, 2021

13 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Listen to Right Now (Week of April 30)

This week's batch of new albums features a debut from a viral star, a the official Yasuke soundtrack, and more.… Read More

April 30, 2021

Stream Flying Lotus’ Gorgeous ‘Yasuke’ Soundtrack

Featuring appearances from Thundercat, Niki Randa, and Denzel Curry. As promised, Flying Lotus has released his full score for the… Read More

April 30, 2021