For our latest First Look Friday, we talked with the enigmatic Teezo Touchdown about the importance of being an artist that also world builds and the story of his bass guitar. We also share behind the scenes photos from his “Bad Enough” video shoot. At the start of the 20th century, the Spindletop, an oil … Read moreFirst Look Friday: Teezo Touchdown Has Turned A Beaumont, Texas Lot Into…
On the first Friday of every month, we highlight one artist on the rise. For October’s First Look Friday, We spoke with R&B singer Saleka about her influences, representation for Indian Americans, the advantages of being the daughter of M. Night Shymalan, and more. Saleka grew up in a household where her creativity was supported … Read moreFirst Look Friday: R&B Singer Saleka Announces Herself With Debut Single “Clarity”
For this month’s First Look Friday, we had a candid conversation with Mulatto, who shared her thoughts on female rappers collaborating, being raised in Atlanta, and making music with artists she looks up to. Before Alyssa Stephens chose her rap name, Miss Mulatto, she was a young girl with ambition from Atlanta. The rising MC … Read moreFirst Look Friday: Mulatto Crowns Herself the Rap Game’s ‘Queen Of Da…
As part of our First Look Friday series, we spoke to Flo Milli about her Ho, Why Is You Here? project and what exactly constitutes a fuckboy glow. Before the spring of 2019, Flo Milli was a humble, albeit high-achieving, Alabama teenager with her sights set on a B.A. in Business Administration. Then her remix … Read moreFirst Look Friday: Flo Milli Showcases Her Star Potential on ‘Ho, Why…
Angel is our latest First Look Friday feature. We spoke with the artist about working with Davido and French Montana, his outlook on quarantine, being grounded behind bars, and breaking out of the UK music scene. Instead of magnificent wings and a glowing halo, Angel’s aesthetic includes a face tattoo, scripted ink on his body, … Read moreFirst Look Friday: UK Artist Angel Wants to Remake Pop Music
To music snobs the world over, you are making an impact all over globe with your music. What is it that those who follow SPZRKT and STRT_TRBL are seeing and hearing that the world has yet to discover? I think they’re hearing a difference, and today it’s not often that you hear one. 2. For … Read moreFirst Look Friday: SPZRKT Interview
Photo by Mikayla Gamble Dallas-bred, Los Angeles-based singer Liv.e is our latest First Look Friday feature. The artist spoke with us about her forthcoming new album, Couldn’t Wait To Tell You, collaborating with Earl Sweatshirt, and more. “I’m a regular ass person.” When Liv.e described herself as such, amid discussing how she’s coping with the coronavirus … Read moreFirst Look Friday: Liv.e Didn’t Want To Do Music — Now, She’s A Genre-Blending Songstress
Photo Credit: Crystina Bond On the first Friday of every month, we put the spotlight on one up-and-coming artist. For this month’s First Look Friday we talk with Riverside-raised rapper Hook, who rambles when she raps. As a teenager, Hook and her sister were part of an R&B girls group based in Riverside, California called 2backwardz. Hook … Read moreFirst Look Friday: Hook is Trying to Bring “Ramble Rap” to the Forefront
Photo Credit: Pink Siifu As a part of Okayplayer’s First Look Friday series, Pink Siifu and YUNGMORPHEUS discuss their collaborative Bag Talk project, Sun Ra, and being a part of a “New Black Renaissance.” The two also premiered an unreleased track. The Birmingham-born, LA-based Pink Siifu has work spread all over Bandcamp like he has roots spread … Read moreFirst Look Friday: Pink Siifu & YUNGMORPHEUS’ New Black Renaissance