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Frank Ocean Makes Quarantined Life Easier By Sharing Two Acoustic Songs, “Dear April” & “Cayendo”

Photo Credit: Collier Schorr for Frank Ocean Frank Ocean’s “Dear April” and “Cayendo” were both previously released as vinyl-only singles last year. Well, this just made quarantined life a little easier. Frank Ocean has released two new songs, “Dear April” and “Cayendo,” which features the singer crooning in Spanish. Both songs are acoustic and both … Read moreFrank Ocean Makes Quarantined Life Easier By Sharing Two Acoustic Songs, “Dear April” & “Cayendo”

The 15 Best Thundercat Bass Features

Photo Credit: Vickey Ford for Okayplayer.com In honor of Thundercat and his virtuosic bass-playing, Okayplayer is highlighting his 15 best bass features. Since releasing his 2011 debut album The Golden Age of Apocalypse, Thundercat has grown into his own as a solo artist. His forthcoming release, It Is What It Is, is a testament to that. … Read moreThe 15 Best Thundercat Bass Features

Thundercat Shares “Innerstellar Love” Just in Time For ‘It Is What It Is” Release

The album arrives on streaming services tomorrow. A day before the release of his new album, Thundercat has shared another track. This one, “Innerstellar Love,” is the last before It Is What It Is arrives. The Grammy-winning bassist shared “Fair Chance,” a tribute to Mac Miller featuring Ty Dolla $ign two weeks ago. It Is What It … Read moreThundercat Shares “Innerstellar Love” Just in Time For ‘It Is What It Is” Release

T. Pain & Lil Jon Will Battle It out in Upcoming Instagram Live Featuring Top 20 Songs

(Photo by Thaddaeus McAdams/FilmMagic) This battle follows Scott Storch and Mannie Fresh’s producer competition that took place late yesterday evening. T-Pain and Lil Jon, two Southern music legends will battle it out on Instagram Live this weekend. This newly announced competition will follow Scott Storch and Mannie Fresh’s battle which took place late yesterday evening.  … Read moreT. Pain & Lil Jon Will Battle It out in Upcoming Instagram Live Featuring Top 20 Songs

“He Took Taboo and Made Art Out of It”: Questlove Talks Just Blaze’s Sampling Prowess

In an exclusive NPR feature, Just Blaze revealed some of his most notable samples. Questlove and Just Blaze have produced dozens upon dozens of classic records. The two would make any knowledgeable hip-hop fan’s top five lists. In a new series for NPR, the two discussed the art behind the latter’s best beats. The series … Read more“He Took Taboo and Made Art Out of It”: Questlove Talks Just Blaze’s Sampling Prowess

Don’t Believe The Hype: Chuck D Says Flavor Flav Split was a Stunt to Promote New Public Enemy Radio Music

Photo Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Chuck D on Flavor Flav: “He can’t [be fired], he’s a partner. You can’t fire partners. You just walk away from ’em.” So, uh, April Fools Day? Last month, Chuck D announced that he was kicking Flavor Flav out of Public Enemy after 35 years of collaborating. The reason? Because Flavor … Read moreDon’t Believe The Hype: Chuck D Says Flavor Flav Split was a Stunt to Promote New Public Enemy Radio Music

How Nipsey Hussle Made His Small Business Ethos A Part Of His Lasting Legacy

Photo Credit: Prince Williams/Wireimage Amid a microwaved media cycle and dwindling attention spans, Nipsey Hussle took the long route to success. A year after his tragic death, we examine the workman-like legacy he built. Music manager Wack100 attracted heat — and apparently, a punch in the face — for surmising that the late Nipsey Hussle, … Read moreHow Nipsey Hussle Made His Small Business Ethos A Part Of His Lasting Legacy

Earl Sweatshirt Drops A Guest Verse on Drakeo the Ruler’s “Ion Rap Beef”

The Los Angeles MC is awaiting trial on gang conspiracy charges. Earl Sweatshirt fans got a surprise gift on Monday afternoon. The reclusive MC dropped his long-awaited take on Drakeo the Ruler and 03 Greedo’s “Ion Rap Beef.” Earl has been pretty quiet after releasing the Feet of Clay EP in November 2019. Before releasing the tape, … Read moreEarl Sweatshirt Drops A Guest Verse on Drakeo the Ruler’s “Ion Rap Beef”

The Unreleased, The Dream-Assisted Version of Jay-Z’s “Holy Grail” is Now on TIDAL

  Photo Credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images The Dream previewed the track during his Instagram Live battle with Sean Garrett. The nationwide calls for shelter-in-place have altered musicians’ plans for the foreseeable future. DJs, songwriters, and producers have taken full advantage of the downtime. Over the weekend, The-Dream and Sean Garrett had their own Instagram Live … Read moreThe Unreleased, The Dream-Assisted Version of Jay-Z’s “Holy Grail” is Now on TIDAL

Conway the Machine Drops Alchemist-Produced “LULU” EP, Video for “Calvin”

The seven-track project features verses from Cormega and Schoolboy Q. The Alchemist and Griselda Records are keeping their foot on the gas. On the heels of The Price of Tea in China and The Good Book Vol. 1 & 2, Alc has returned, this time with a seven-track offering with Conway, LULU. LULU is the Buffalo MC’s first solo release … Read moreConway the Machine Drops Alchemist-Produced “LULU” EP, Video for “Calvin”

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