As we hit the midway mark of the year, take a look back at Okayplayer’s best songs of 2020 so far. A large part of deciding what the best songs of the years so far are is listening to what’s getting played in clubs or outside. This is complicated right now — no one is … Read moreOkayplayer’s Best Songs of 2020 (So Far…)
Dr. Umar Johnson memes can be funny but they also serve as a reminder of how divisive he is. “This is only for Africans. The training is only for Africans. You may not bring your white wife. You may not bring your white wife. You may not bring your white wife. If you bring a … Read moreWho’s Laughing At Dr. Umar Johnson & Who’s Laughing With Him?
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
With COVID-19 not going anywhere, rappers have gotten into the business of selling hand sanitizer and masks. We spoke to the artists and, in some cases, teams behind these protective pandemic gear initiatives. The global COVID-19 pandemic has spread around the entire world and uprooted the lifestyle that we previously believed to be normal. More … Read moreHow Rap Is Profiting Off The Hand Sanitizer & Mask Game
Dolly Bills’ art has earned recognition from rap stars like Future, Trippie Redd, Roddy Ricch, and DaBaby. We spoke with the artist about her work, growing profile, and more. Last year, at the Unruly Citizens festival in Frisco, Texas, multimedia artist Sadef Jaura snuck in a locker room at The Star and waited for four … Read moreMeet Dolly Bills: The Masked Artist Blending Art, Streetwear & Rap