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Danger Mouse & Jemini Plan ‘Born Again’ Album Release With New Single...
Hip-hop duo Danger Mouse and Jemini are finally releasing their sophomore project Born Again, albeit 20 years later. In 2003, the two released their first LP, Ghetto Pop Life, featuring Tha Liks...
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The 17 Best Detroit Rappers
Detroiters have always felt the music scene died when Berry Gordy moved his Motown Records franchise to the Golden State back in 1972. That remained true until the 1980s, when music artists like...
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The 2023 Blue Note Jazz Festival was Where the Past, Present, & Future of...
Dave Chappelle and Robert Glasper’s The Blue Note Jazz Festival is about something much bigger than its conceit. The festival, now in its second year, is generating a blueprint for collective...
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Former Lizzo Dancers Call the Artist’s Response to Lawsuit ‘Dismissive’
Lizzo’s former dancers aren’t sold on her response to their new lawsuit. After the four-time Grammy-winner issued a statement denying their allegations of sexual harassment, creating a hostile work...
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Mac Miller's Brilliant 'Tiny Desk' Performance is Available on Vinyl
The fifth anniversary of the Mac Miller album Swimming is coming to vinyl in a special edition box set. On Thursday (August 3), the late rapper’s estate, ‘92 ‘til Infinity, announced that his fifth...
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Lil Wayne Isn’t Fazed By AI Replication: “I’m One of A Kind”
Lil Wayne dares artificial intelligence to reproduce his Grammy-winning ability. In his new Billboard profile, the 40-year-old, discussed the topic of AI-generated music, which he doubts can replicate...
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Watch Doja Cat Get Artsy In New ‘Paint the Town Red’ Music Video
Doja Cat continues her fiery album rollout with new single “Paint the Town Red.” On Friday (August 4), the Grammy-winner also shared the music video, directed by herself and Nina McNeely. The artistic...
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De La Soul Classic “Buddy (Native Tongue Decision)” Is Now Available to Stream
Look no further – the long-awaited De La Soul remix single “Buddy (Native Tongues Decision)” has hit streaming services. Featuring A Tribe Called Quest, Queen Latifah and Monie Love, the single was...
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Creator of 'Hamilton,' Lin-Manuel Miranda, Planning Broadway Musical Version...
Lin-Manuel Miranda is working on another book-to-stage musical adaptation. The Hamilton creator is reportedly planning a Broadway musical based on the 1965 Sol Yurick novel, The Warriors, which was...
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Drake, Please Accept Elliott Wilson's Apology
Elliott Wilson’s affinity for hip-hop and his competitive nature is what he believes have kept him relevant during his 30-plus years career in journalism. His resume is highly respected and his name...
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Lil Wayne to Join Skip Bayless For Regular Appearance on the ‘Undisputed’...
Lil Wayne will join sports columnist Skip Bayless on Fox Sports 1 podcast Undisputed. Since the exit of former co-host Shannon Sharpe, Bayless has teamed up with various guests in the interim, but...
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First Look Friday: A Very Brooklyn Dinner with Maiya the Don
Twenty-one-year-old Maiya The Don has just sat down on her side of the table and is asking me to explain the difference between schnapps and “regular alcohol” when our Applebee’s server runs up to our...
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8 New Albums You Need to Hear This Week
Struggling to scale the mountain of new albums and songs hitting streamers every week? Unsure of how to even approach? Well, fret not. Each week, Okayplayer combs the release calendar for essential...
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Listen to A 1997 Freestyle From The Notorious B.I.G. for Pepsi’s Hip-Hop 50...
A posthumous freestyle from The Notorious B.I.G. has been re-unearthed thanks to PepsiCo. In time for Hip-Hop 50, the drink company has partnered with Biggie’s estate for a new Pepsi Max campaign,...
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Best Songs of The Week: ft. Armand Hammer, BAMBII, and More
Scroll through selections from this week’s sequence below and subscribe to Okayplayer’s Spotify channel today.Hus Kingpin - "THE WORLD"Hus Kingpin puts a sultry spin on a seasoned piece of source code...
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Mixtape Monday: The Opioid Era x Nottz Raw, Main Source, All Hail Y.T.,...
The Opioid Era & Nottz Raw kick things off this week with Black Tar, Main Source finally let The Science out of the vault, All Hail Y.T. makes it to the Penthouse, Homeboy Sandman gets Rich and...
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Usher Talks About Social Media Buzz After Performance With Keke Palmer
Usher is speaking out on his part in the viral moment between himself and actress Keke Palmer. On July 5, Palmer attended the singer’s Las Vegas residency Usher: My Way at Park MGM, wearing a sheer...
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The Best Free Hip-Hop 50 Events in New York City
The 50th anniversary of hip-hop is fast approaching, with many different events sprouting from it. Across all five boroughs, artists both local and around the world are celebrating hip-hop 50, hosting...
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Multiple Arrests Made in the Aftermath of Montgomery Riverfront Brawl
A Mongomery riverfront brawl shook up social media over the weekend. On Saturday night (August 5), multiple people were arrested on the riverfront dock of Alabama’s capital city after a group of white...
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Justin Simien Wants to Bring Michael Jackson Disney Attraction ‘Captain EO’...
After Haunted Mansion, filmmaker and screenwriter Justin Simien has his sights set on throwback Michael Jackson Disney attraction Captain EO. During Comic-Con, the 40-year-old spoke about adapting the...
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