I know a lot of fans have been anxious to hear some new Pac Div music since they signed on that dotted line with Motown Universal Records. Zack Lee has provided y'all with some new music from the trio to hold you down for now. This song "No No" featuring Ty (of Ty and Kory) appeared on The Delivery Guys Mixtape (hosted by Don Cannon). Pac Div's official mixtape and debut LP will be [...]
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Audio: Pacific Division "NoNo!" feat. Ty
Video: Exile "Were All in Power"
[video:http://www.vimeo.com/2772701 425x355]Oh you thought Exile was just nice behind the MPC? Well check out your boy's directorial debut with this OKP premiere for his video "Were All In Power." This is the first official video off of Exile's album, Radio. To say this one is bugged out would be an understatement, with an album as abstract as Radio were you really expecting some regular ass vi...
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Video In My Backyard With K'Naan
Video In My Backyard catches up with Somalian born emcee, K'Naan, where he spits a freestyle, describes the source of his unique sound, and talks about the violent and desolate conditions that are prevalent where he's from. K'Naan's upcoming album, Troubador, is now slated for a February 24th release.
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Audio: The Jackson 5 "Never Can Say Goodbye (K-Salaam & Beatnick RMX)"
You're treading on very dangerous territory when you're feeling bold enough to remix a Jackson 5 classic like "Never Can Say Goodbye," but if you listened to that Common S.T.O.R.Y. remix album from K-Salaam & Beatnick that we posted, you already know these dudes have the degree of craftsmanship to take on big remixes. This sample free remix right here is no exception, smooth [...]
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Is That You Wasalu??
The latest controversy surrounding Lupe Fiasco to erupt on the the OKP boards comes after tracks from the British indie band, Japanese Cartoon, surfaced to the net. The boards have been going back and forth as to whether or not Lupe is the front man of this band, to which he has ties. The people think the lead singer "Percival Fats" is Lupe, while Lupe claims he is merely involved with [...]
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Video: Colin Munroe "Piano Lessons" feat. Joell Ortiz
I think some people might want to go back to this post right here and rethink that download you may have failed to make. Above is Colin Munroe's video "Piano Lessons" featuring Joell Ortiz (Black Milk on the production) off of his recently released Colin Munroe Is The Unsung Hero mixtape. In my opinion, this song is second in quality only to "Cannon Ball" off that project. Story has it, Colin i...
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Video: Colin Munroe "Piano Lessons" feat. Joell Ortiz
I think some people might want to go back to this post right here and rethink that download you may have failed to make. Above is Colin Munroe's video "Piano Lessons" featuring Joell Ortiz (Black Milk on the production) off of his recently released Colin Munroe Is The Unsung Hero mixtape. In my opinion, this song is second in quality only to "Cannon Ball" off that project. Story has it, Colin i...
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Is That You Wasalu??
The latest controversy surrounding Lupe Fiasco to erupt on the the OKP boards comes after tracks from the British indie band, Japanese Cartoon, surfaced to the net. The boards have been going back and forth as to whether or not Lupe is the front man of this band, to which he has ties. The people think the lead singer "Percival Fats" is Lupe, while Lupe claims he is merely involved with [...]
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Audio: The Jackson 5 "Never Can Say Goodbye (K-Salaam & Beatnick RMX)"
You're treading on very dangerous territory when you're feeling bold enough to remix a Jackson 5 classic like "Never Can Say Goodbye," but if you listened to that Common S.T.O.R.Y. remix album from K-Salaam & Beatnick that we posted, you already know these dudes have the degree of craftsmanship to take on big remixes. This sample free remix right here is no exception, smooth [...]
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Audio: Amanda Diva "Color Blind" feat. Johnny Polygon
Okayplayer fam Amanda Diva sent over this new song of hers this morning called "Color Blind" produced by DJ Green Lantern and featuring Johnny Polygon. This use to be my joint right here, but I like how Deev's and Johnny are exploring the topic. What do y'all think, would the world be better off colorblind?Amanda Diva "Color Blind (Prod. DJ Green [...]
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Audio: Keelay & Zaire "Exclusive Shit" feat. Supastition
Production duo Keelay & Zaire have put together a San Fran meets VA type of sound that has been working real well for them thus far. As we previously mentioned, Kee & Zee will be putting out a free EP this month called Prelude To Drive, in anticipation of their debut full length album, Ridin High. Here is the latest leak from the EP with "Exclusive Shit" featuring NC nati [...]
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The Oscar Grant BART Shooting & Police Terror in Oakland
[video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXWSgG-KNng 500x405]By now everyone should know about the incident in Oakland, CA on New Years Eve when BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) Police murdered 22 year old Oscar Grant in front of dozens of witnesses, some of whom captured the atrocity on video. At the very least, we wanted to do our part in spreading this story as well as provide more information....
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Rising Down Remix Contest Winner, Static Pro
Back in October, Okayplayer and on-line community for producers, Indaba Music, launched a healthy remix contest using stems from two two tracks of The Roots' Rising Down album. Round 1 called for remixes of the song "Criminal" and produced 25 winners. Round 2 asked those 25 to remix the song "I Can't Help It." The [...]
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Video: 2008 Okayplayer Holiday Jammy Recap
[video:http://vimeo.com/2743673 485x273]The final installment of our 2008 Holiday Jammy recap offers a comprehensive look at the night including backstage interviews and performance clips featuring The Roots, Q-Tip, Estelle, Talib Kweli (and Idle Warship), Bilal, Tanya Morgan, 88-Keys, and more. Expect plenty of more exclusive events and content from OKP in '09 this being our 10th anniversary y...
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Audio: Tona "Got Milk (Prod. Black Milk)" feat. Promise
For years Toronto has been slept on as one of the main sources of quality Hip-Hop. Little did I know I'd been sleepin' on some heads from up North as well. Spotted over at 2db is T-Dot representative Tona and his song "Got Milk" featuring Promise over some Black Milk production (I'll admit that's what got my attention). Tona's Direct Deposit EP will be out in March. More >
Keys 2 The City Toronto Edition: Kardinal Offishall
[video:http://vimeo.com/2441731 425x355]While we're up North, check out Kardinal Offishall's profile with Keys 2 The City Toronto. Kardi has been reppin' T-Dot for a minute now and in this vid he talks about the city where he first fell in love with Hip-Hop.
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Audio: B-Real "Fire" feat. Damien Jr. Gong Marley
And now for a quick chronic break. B-Real of Cypress Hill is putting out his debut solo LP, Smoke N Mirrors, on February 24th via Audio Hustlaz/Duck Down Records. Few are as poignant as B-Real when spittin' 'bout that green. Here's the latest off the album with "Fire" featuring Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley. Cop the single over at iTunes.B [...]
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Inverse - So True EP
It's a few days late, but a real good quality free Ep is worth the wait, right? Cali duo Inverse (Tunji (bka Brother Numpsey) and Toby) just dropped their latest project The So True EP today. The Ep features production from Kno (CunninLynguists), Cook Classics, Adam Berg, and Decapbeats with emcees Substantial, and Deacon (CunninLynguists) also featured on the tape. These dudes pu [...]
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Audio: Torae "Hats Off"
Aight time to get gutter for a minute. Here comes the homie Torae with some more of that concrete-on-wax type music. The song is called "Hats Off" and is produced by Eric G. You will find it on the upcoming Loud.com Presents....Get LOUD Mixtape.Torae "Hats Off (Prod. Eric G.)"
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Audio: Torae "Hats Off"
Aight time to get gutter for a minute. Here comes the homie Torae with some more of that concrete-on-wax type music. The song is called "Hats Off" and is produced by Eric G. You will find it on the upcoming Loud.com Presents....Get LOUD Mixtape.Torae "Hats Off (Prod. Eric G.)"
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