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🎶 CALLIN 👤 SYD 🚨 MAY 29

.@ovrkast breaks down the creative process behind his upcoming album and how his love for film is shaping the sound and storytelling 🎥

We linked up with @ovrkast to talk about how he first produced for Drake through Lil Yachty, and how that landed him a placement on 'ICEMAN’ 🧊🎶

We’re saddened to announce the passing of Robert “Rob Base” Ginyard, one-half of the legendary duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock. His impact on hip-hop and dance culture will live forever through timeless records like It Takes Two, “Joy and Pain,” and more. Rest in Power to a true pioneer whose music became the soundtrack to generations. Rest in Power, Rob Base.🕊️

With #RootsPicnic approaching, we’re taking a look at artists who performed at the 2016 Roots Picnic explaining what the festival means to Philadelphia. 🚨Follow @okayplayer for more #rootspicnic updates

🔗WATCH NOW: youtu.be/XjUTtQJ7Uuk?si

Did you know that Grafh wrote THIS song?👀 Hear more about Grafh’s pen on the #almanacofrap

📹@ToneStith closes out his @bluenotenyc show with his Billboard hit “Fly”

.@ToneStith showing love to one of his biggest inspirations, #MichaelJackson at @BlueNoteNYC 🎤

☔️🔊 The mic was ON as @ToneStith pays homage to @prince at @BlueNoteNYC

📹PULL OVER (VISUALS) 👤LUDACRIS 🚨OUT NOW

Usher X The Roots was a special sight to see!🔥 10 years ago, Usher & The Roots mix Usher’s “You Got It Bad” into Prince’s “Adore”🎶 Creating a special moment for the fans 👏🏽 🚨Follow @okayplayer for #rootspicnic updates

In the newest episode of #almanacofrap, Grafh & Donwill speak on physical media and the lack of it in today’s generation. 🔗WATCH NOW: youtu.be/XjUTtQJ7Uuk?si…

🔊 Lupe Fiasco freestyles on Drake's "Shabang" instrumental

📸 Scenes from Vince Staples’ “White Flag” visuals

🔗PRE-ORDER 'Cry Baby "Baby Pink" Colored LP' at @okpshop shop.okayplayer.com/products/cry-b…

📹WHITE FLAG (VISUALS) 👤VINCE STAPLES 🚨OUT NOW

⏮💿 30 YEARS AGO: Too $hort dropped 'Gettin' It (Album Number Ten)'