[video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc8MNiOQM8g 480x295]Here is some footage of Mateo's performance at SOBs last week. In this clip he covers the Kings of Leon song, "Use Somebody." Mateo is also nominated in this weeks Freshman 5 at MTVU for his video, "Get To Know Me, " vote here. Look for the next chapter of his Underneath The Sky mixtape series coming soon, which will feature remixes and aco
[video:http://www.vimeo.com/8062826 485x273]The latest episode (#7) of the Homebase NYC x Hot Mop Films interview series, Off The Wall Sessions, premieres right here on OKP. This episode features the homie, Cali emcee TiRon. In the clip, TiRon discusses how Doug (yes, the cartoon) inspired him to rap, his last project, Ketchup, blog commentors, Mustard, and more. Another very entertaining vid....
Here's a name I'm sure you weren't expecting to see on this blog, but The Roots' residency on the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon show makes all things possible. Watch as 50 Cent performs "Baby By Me/Do You Think About Me," with some help from The Roots crew.Spotted at MWP
Here we have KiD CuDi's latest video, "Pursuit of Happiness," featuring MGMT & Ratatat. I like the video, nothing over the top going on, but it conveys the songs' message. Though I'm not sure if everyone wants to see all this extravagance in these days of economic hardship. Cameos from Drake and Consequence. Man on The Moon: The End of Day is in stores now.
Slum Village's online video series, Da Villa Chronicles continues today with part 2. In this clip, T3 speaks on Slum Village's touring memories, the significance of the late great J Dilla and how he affected the group, and also his (Jay Dee's) departure from Slum Village. The Villa Manifesto Digital EP will be out December 15th.
A few months back, Splash! Mag caught up with Talib Kweli and Zion I for these interviews. Splash talks to Kwe about the future of New York, Black Star, and hip-hop activists in his family. After the jump, Zion I discuss police brutality in their hometown (Oakland), the vision of their early work, and cases of mistaken identity.
[video:http://www.vimeo.com/8027960 485x273]Going inside the mind of a well respected producer is always an interesting journey. In this clip, Waajeed, of PPP fame, goes into detail on how he came up with his remix for Mayer Hawthorne's song "Green Eyed Love." He goes through his original inspiration, then gives us an instrument by instrument walkthrough of how the final arrangement came to be. Th
[video:http://vimeo.com/7925687 485x273]The Murs x 9th Wonder shenanigans continue today as we get part 2 of the ForNever Movie. This video series is to help build anticipation for the latest upcoming Murs x 9th Wonder album, ForNever.Related:• Video: Murs x 9th Wonder - The ForNever Movie Part 1 Spotted at BET
[video:http://www.vimeo.com/7853188 485x273]Always nice to get put on to some new ish via the inbox. I'll admit I didn't know who an emcee by the name of Louwop was prior to this, but he's on my radar now. Here is his latest video "One Two Check/Get Up," featuring Shad and Zaki Ibrahim. Louwop decided to make the video a live version of the song with an acoustic guitar and bongo drum player, to...
[video:http://vimeo.com/7989387 485x273]Two months ago, Rhymefest, in conjunction with Ruby Hornet, invited fans to submit verses for consideration for his upcoming album, El Che. After combing through hundreds of verses, 'Fest announced a winner, who will join him and Saigon on a track for the LP. If you want to skip through the fluff, he plays the winning verse (from ADaD) at the 1:32 mark. I...
The Alchemist is the latest interview subject that Distortion 2 Static talks to. In the above clip, Al chops it up about his East and West coast influences, trees, Jay-Z's bounced check, future projects with Oh No and Evidence, and more. Alchemist's album, Chemical Warfare, is in stores now.
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