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Babyface Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Announces New Date for Beat Battle with Teddy Riley

(Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Entertainment Studios) “It’s an incredibly scary thing to go through my friends.” Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds celebrated his 62nd birthday with a sobering note to fans. PLAYLIST: Beat Battles We Deserve: What Would Madlib vs. The Alchemist Even Sound Like?  Posted to Twitter Friday night (see below,) a statement from … Read moreBabyface Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Announces New Date for Beat Battle with Teddy Riley

Q-Tip Teases New Music, Announces Three New Albums

Photo by Ginny Suss “Thank u for all the bday love…but I have something to share w u…” With the 50 birthday wishes pouring in, Q-Tip delivered an infrequent transmission last night. In a clip posted to Instagram, the A Tribe Called Quest frontman thanked fans for the well-wishing and announced three new albums, sparing details … Read moreQ-Tip Teases New Music, Announces Three New Albums

Watch Questlove Spin an Entrancing Three-Hour Q-Tip Tribute

Source: Youtube Featuring obscure and classic cuts from A Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers, and Tip’s expansive solo catalog. Each day may seem like the last, but yesterday marked a two-fold landmark for Q-Tip. PLAYLIST: The Round-Up: Best Songs of The Week – ft. Jean Deaux, MESSIAH!, Buddy and More  Celebrating his 50th lap around … Read moreWatch Questlove Spin an Entrancing Three-Hour Q-Tip Tribute

Rihanna’s Hosting a Quarantine “Fenty Social Club” Tonight Ft. Lil Uzi Vert, DJ Stretch Armstrong & More

(Photo by Gareth Cattermole/BFC/Getty Images) Lil Uzi Vert, DJ Stretch Armstrong and more graced the stage of Fenty’s first-ever quarantine party. Rihanna is hosting a “Fenty Social Club” social distancing party right now over on Fenty’s Instagram. For the first time ever, the Roc Nation artist has put together features appearances by Lil Uzi Vert … Read moreRihanna’s Hosting a Quarantine “Fenty Social Club” Tonight Ft. Lil Uzi Vert, DJ Stretch Armstrong & More

The Round-Up: Best Songs of The Week – ft. Jean Deaux, MESSIAH!, Buddy and More [Playlist]

Updated every Friday, The Round-Up is Okayplayer’s weekly haul of the best new hip-hop and R&B songs. This week’s set features new music from Buddy, MESSIAH!, Jean Deaux, Tanya Morgan, Kemba, IDK, CRIMEAPPLE, and more. Scroll through selections from the sequence below and subscribe to Okayplayer’s Spotify channel today. lojii and Swarvy feat. Versis – “potion (Blend)” … Read moreThe Round-Up: Best Songs of The Week – ft. Jean Deaux, MESSIAH!, Buddy and More [Playlist]

Elijah Blake ‘Climax’ Co-Songwriter Clears the Air on The Weeknd & Usher’s Internet Beef [Interview]

Photo Credit: Elijah Blake In an exclusive interview, Blake digs into his archives and shares who was really in the room during the “Climax” recording and shares details on how the song came into fruition. Things have been getting crazy on the Internet lately, and we’ve noticed.  As everyone sits in their homes working and … Read moreElijah Blake ‘Climax’ Co-Songwriter Clears the Air on The Weeknd & Usher’s Internet Beef [Interview]

The Legacy of A Tribe Called Quest’s Seminal Debut Album ‘People’s Instinctive Travels and The Paths Of Rhythm’

Photo Credit: Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images On April 10th, 1990, A Tribe Called Quest released their iconic debut album People’s Instinctive Travels and The Paths Of Rhythm. We examine the impact of that album and the factors that made the group so unique.  I first heard’s Q-Tip voice on “The Promo” and then “Black … Read moreThe Legacy of A Tribe Called Quest’s Seminal Debut Album ‘People’s Instinctive Travels and The Paths Of Rhythm’

The Long-Awaited Usher, Lil’ Jon and Ludacris Reunion “SexBeat” Is Finally Here

Lil’ Jon previewed the track during his Instagram Live battle with T-Pain. The long-awaited return of Usher, Lil’ Jon, and Ludacris is finally here. On Thursday night, the trio released “SexBeat,” their latest collaboration. Lil’ Jon previewed the track (to resoundingly positive reviews) on his Instagram Live battle with T-Pain last Friday. According to Jon, … Read moreThe Long-Awaited Usher, Lil’ Jon and Ludacris Reunion “SexBeat” Is Finally Here

Issa Rae’s Artist TeaMarrr’s Drops Simmering New Single “Cool Enough” [Premiere]

Source: Artist TeaMarrr’s new song “Cool Enough” will make an appearance on the season four premiere of Issa Rae’s ‘Insecure.’ You can hear the song early now. After more than a year, Issa Rae’s hit show Insecure returns this Sunday. Throughout the years, Insecure has curated some of the finest tunes from established and up-and-coming artists. … Read moreIssa Rae’s Artist TeaMarrr’s Drops Simmering New Single “Cool Enough” [Premiere]

Brooklyn Drill Rapper 22Gz Reigns Supreme on New Mixtape ‘Growth & Development’

Photo Credit: Atlantic Records 22Gz shines on his first compilation of the year equipped with no features. Brooklyn drill rapper 22Gz returns with his newest mixtape Growth & Development. His latest release is a follow-up to his 2019 project The Blixky Tape.  At just 22, he’s built a bit of a following by dropping projects … Read moreBrooklyn Drill Rapper 22Gz Reigns Supreme on New Mixtape ‘Growth & Development’

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