OKAYPLAYER

Launched in 1999 by Questlove of The Roots, Okayplayer is the original progressive urban music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music culturists worldwide. Okayplayer delivers a full spectrum of premium music content and entertainment that serves as a gateway to multi-faceted cultures and communities.

PASSAGE: The EP: Short Film Visualizer

PASSAGE Short Film Visualizer was directed and edited by Andrew Morrow (Lemonade, Black Is King) and was birthed from Okayplayer’s PASSAGE, The EP, a compilation featuring 8 guided meditation tracks produced and voiced by artists and creatives of color. The project was developed to inspire collective healing through sound and stillness. 

Needle 2 The Groove

Needle 2 The Groove is our series where we speak with vinyl lovers and collectors across the world about some of their favorite records, and why they bring them comfort not just during times like this, but all the time.

Chuck D From Public Enemy Talks About His Five Favorite Vinyl Records

We kick off our first episode with the legendary Chuck D as he takes us through his favorites in his collection from Richard Pryor to Funkadelic.

Jill Scott Talks About Her Six Favorite Vinyl Records

For our second episode of Needle 2 The Groove we highlight selections from Philly's neo-soul queen Jill Scott, whose vinyl collection includes Madlib, James Brown, Childish Gambino and more.

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The Evolution Of Sex Anthems by Female Rappers

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's explicit anthem "WAP" is the most talked-about song of the year. But it's not unprecedented. From Lil Kim, Salt-N-Pepa, Missy Elliot & more, here's a look at Hip-Hop's long history of candid sexual anthems be female rappers.

The Evolution: Beyoncé's Best Rap Moments

We take a ride through Bey’s evolution as an MC with hopes of more bars to come! Has Beyoncé evolved to be a master rapper?

Blessings: Get To Know Angel | Docu-short

For Angel, the latest leg of his career was motivated by thoughts and revelations faced in solitude for a crime he did not commit. Now, the multi-hyphenate talent is prepared to deliver songs of gratitude, romance, and navigating the peaks and valleys of life to the world. Watch the UK artist speak on his journey and making the remix to his hit “Blessings” with Davido and French Montana.