Updated every Friday, 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 Noname, Anderson .Paak, Starchild & The New Romantic, Black Noi$e, Kaelin Ellis, MXXWLL, and more. Scroll through selections from our latest sequence below and subscribe to Okayplayer’s … Read moreThe Round-Up: Best Songs of The Week – ft. Noname, Anderson .Paak,…
Public Enemy is back with a powerful new anti-Donald Trump song. Just what the world needed right now. Public Enemy has returned with an explosive new song and video called “State of the Union (STFU).” The song, which was produced by DJ Premier, features the legendary group going after President Donald Trump. On the song’s … Read morePublic Enemy Links with DJ Premier for New Single “State of the…
Terrace Martin and fellow musician Elmo Lovano executive produced this stirring new shirt film. “I’m not inspired by music. I haven’t been inspired by music in about 15 years.” Producer and musician Terrace Martin tells me this over the phone. And even though he has worked on a bunch of music over the last couple … Read moreTerrace Martin’s ‘Gray Area Live at the JammJam’ Soundtracks Immersive Short Film…
Proceeds go to MusicCares’ COVID-19 Relief Fund. On Friday, funk legend Bootsy Collins released “Stars,” an fundraising effort from MusicCares. Collins teamed up with Dr. Cornel West, Béla Fleck, rising country artist EmiSunsine, drummer Steve Jordan, and more for the song. “Stars” will appear on Bootsy’s upcoming album The Power of the One. Stream … Read moreBootsy Collins and Dr. Cornel West Record a Song for COVID-19 Relief
YG sparked backlash earlier this week for recording during the protests. On Friday, YG dropped the official video for his new track “FTP.” The track takes aim at police all over the country. The release comes days after he teamed up with Black Lives Matter’s Los Angeles chapter to organize a protest in Hollywood. Stream … Read moreYG Drops “FTP” Video, With Graphic Footage From Nationwide Protests
Spillage Village might be dropping a collective album soon. J. Cole‘s Dreamville has had an ambitious run over the past few years. Most recently, Atlanta rappers J.I.D. and EarthGang have breathed life into the artsy collective. Today, Spillage Village returns with a new single “End of Daze.” If you’re just catching up, Spillage Village comprised … Read moreSpillage Village Unleashes Somber “End of Daze” Music Video