Watch The Inspiring Official Trailer for HBO’s New Tina Turner Documentary Music – 10 seconds ago Source: HBO/Youtube HBO shares a gripping first-look at an upcoming documentary on the life and trials of a rock & roll royal. A few weeks back, HBO announced a documentary treatment on the incomparable Tina Turner. Aptly titled, TINA, the […]
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Raekwon And Ghostface Killah’s ‘Verzuz’ Date Revealed With Epic Flyer Art Music – 16 seconds ago Photo Credit: Screengrab via Instagram. Art by Drez William The art for the forthcoming Verzuz battle between the Wu-Tang Clan members was done by Drez William. The next Verzuz battle is an epic pairing pitting Wu-Tang Clan members Raekwon and Ghostface Killah against […]
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How Black Musicians Are Creating Soundtracks For Popular Meditation Apps Music – 16 mins ago Graphic: Okayplayer From Madlib’s playlist for Headspace to Toro Y Moi’s “ambient record” for Calm, Black artists are redefining the music on meditation apps. Last September, Madlib took to Twitter not to promote a new collaboration or solo album, but […]
Biggie and Tupac Murder Movie ‘City of Lies’ Finally Has a Release Date Music – 53 mins ago Source: Youtube A long-delayed film about the investigation into the murders of Biggie and Tupac is arriving next week after getting pulled from schedule by the LAPD in 2018. After years of setbacks, City of Lies appears […]
D Smoke Drops New Single “Sade” Paying Homage to Soul Singer Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: BMH/Central City Productions for Getty Images D Smoke’s new singles released exclusively on Spotify ahead of the 63rd Grammy Awards. The Inglewood rapper is nominated for Best New Artist and Best Rap Album. D Smoke who rapped […]
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Supah Mario Details the Making of Drake’s “What’s Next” Music – 5 hours ago Photo Credit: Supah Mario We caught up with producer Supah Mario who talked about producing for Drake, the importance of producer tags, and why he likes working with up-and-coming artists. If you’re not familiar with the name Supah Mario you haven’t […]
Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” Is the First Female Rap Song To Go Diamond Music – 9 hours ago Photo Credit: Raymond Hall/GC Images Cardi B is now the first female rapper to have a single certified diamond by the RIAA. Her breakout track “Bodak Yellow” has raked in at least 10 million equivalent units in […]
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Drakeo The Ruler is Gonna Give You The Truth Whether You Like It Or Not Music – 1 day ago Photo Credit: Berick Visuals We spoke to LA rapper Drakeo The Ruler about his new album, We Know the Truth, working with Drake, and more. If LA was the Wild West, Drakeo the Ruler would […]
Brittany Howard of the Alabama Shakes Covers Jackie Wilson’s “Higher and Higher” Music – 1 day ago Photo Credit: C Brandon/Redferns Brittany Howard has previously covered the song during live sets in the past. On Monday, Brittany Howard released a new cover of Jackie Wilson’s 1967 single “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher.” […]
Mixtape Monday: YUNGMORPHEUS x ewonee, Chester Watson, MosEL, flobama + More Music – 2 days ago Dig tunes from YUNGMORPHEUS x ewonee, Chester Watson, MosEL, flobama and more this Mixtape Monday YUNGMORPHEUS and ewonee are Thumbing Thru Foliage, Chester Watson drops 1997, MosEL follows with Rise Above Yourself and flobama has a biscuit. Mista Monk […]
Photo by Teddy Fitzhugh Please support truly independent rap journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Brandon Callender was considered to interview Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, but Oprah ended up getting the gig. Lo.Ceasar – “Friday Night Lights” We’re only a week and a half away from the spring equinox, but […]
Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby and Cardi B Announced as 2021 Grammy Performers Music – 1 day ago Photo Credit: John Shearer for Getty Images The 2021 Grammy Awards will feature performances from Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, Lil Baby, Doja Cat and Cardi B. The lineup features additional acts spanning pop, K-pop, rap and more. […]
FEC Uncovers Fundraising Violations in Kanye West’s Presidential Campaign Music – 2 days ago Source: Youtube Reports from the Federal Election Commission reveal Kanye West’s presidential campaign illegally accepted contributions from minors and potentially foreign nationals. Kanye West‘s failed bid for president in 2020 could cost him more than a prospective political career. According to […]
Eminem Shrugs Off TikTok Cancellation Campaign in Animated “Tone Deaf” Video Music – 2 days ago Source: Youtube The rapper responds to his latest cancellation attempt in a new video for a selection from Music to Be Murdered By: Side B. Eminem is in the crosshairs of TikTok’s latest cancellation campaign. But instead of relying […]
Record Store Day 2021 Will Be Held on Two Separate Days Music – 3 days ago Photo by Karsten Winegeart via Unsplash Record Store Day organizers announce the date(s) for this year’s crate-digging holiday. To cut back on lines and crowds amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it appears Record Store Day is taking a cue […]
Bruno Mars Addresses Accusations of Cultural Appropriation Music – 3 days ago Source: Youtube/Apple Music “This music comes from love, and if you can’t hear that, then I don’t know what to tell you.” Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak hit the press circuit on Friday in support of their debut single as Silk Sonic. The […]
Best Songs of The Week: ft. Mndsgn, Denzel Curry, and More [Playlist] Music – 4 days ago Source: Youtube/Stones Throw Records The Round-Up playlist is Okayplayer’s weekly haul of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set features new music from Mndsgn, duendita, Denzel Curry, The Internet’s Patrick Paige II, […]
19 New Albums You Should Listen To Right Now (Week Of March 5) Music – 4 days ago Photo Credit: James Hornsby and Georgia Wallace This week’s new albums include a ton of EPs, group projects, and albums from underground legends. Every Friday at Okayplayer, we gather the best new albums for your listening pleasures. […]
We had an expansive conversation with March’s First Look Friday artist, Marcel Allen. We spoke about the hip-hop era that influenced him and how he cultivated his sound. We also premiere a new track. Marcel Allen has been creating music since he was seven years old. Originally from Freeport — a village in the town […]
10 Independent Artists to Support on Bandcamp Friday (March 2021) Music – 4 days ago Photo by Wes Hicks via Unsplash This month’s Bandcamp Friday selection of independent artists include anime-and-J Dilla-obsessed beatmakers, airy and layered R&B mavens, and so much more. It may be a new year, but the pandemic is still as much a […]
Drake Returns With ‘Scary Hours 2’ EP, Featuring Rick Ross & Lil Baby Music – 4 mins ago Photo Credit: TM/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Drake’s Scary Hours 2 features apperances from Lil Baby and Rick Ross. It’s a spooky time. Drake has dropped a new EP called Scary Hours 2. The EP features three new songs and […]
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JAY-Z Sells Majority Stake of TIDAL to Twitter’s CEO Music – 41 mins ago Photo by Shareif Ziyadat via Getty Images The “artist-owned” DSP has been acquired by Jack Dorsey’s Square, a financial services company catering to small businesses. TIDAL has a new majority owner. Today, JAY-Z announced the sale of a controlling stake in […]
Photo by Kmeron Please support rap journalism’s longest-running supervillain collective by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Bryson the Alien wrote these rhymes in 3D with red and blue Bic pen. In a world where morals and ethics have essentially evaporated in this “by any means necessary” juncture in our planet’s history — […]
Explore The Literary Legacy of Sun Ra in This New Exhibit and Vinyl Release Music – 33 seconds ago Photo by David Redfern via Getty Images The poetry of Sun Ra will be showcased by a Chicago-based gallery in a new installation, book, and vinyl release. Sun Ra may be best known for orchestrating some […]
Exclusive: Roy Ayers, Meshell Ndegeocello, & Robert Glasper to Headline The 2021 BRIC JazzFest Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images The 2021 BRIC JazzFest will return with an all-virtual event, featuring some of the most talented jazz musicians working. After a long wait, festival season is back. Brooklyn-based arts and media […]