You might have never heard of Rudy Love, but odds are good you have heard his music. Jay-Z and George Clinton are fans. Love, born in Checotah and based in Wichita, Kansas, is the subject of the documentary This Is Love, which features interviews with Clinton, Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood (who also serves as […]
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Oklahoma Hip-Hop Festival hosts a tribute to The Roots as the annual event regroups for the future
The show runs 6-10 p.m. Nov. 5 at the new Venu Lounge downtown.
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Brooklyn emcee Talib Kweli talks ‘grown-man’ rap and grassroots hip-hop ahead of his Sept. 2 show at Tower Theatre
Kweli is most known as half of the late-’90s hip-hop duo Black Star with fellow Brooklyn artist Mos Def.
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Nationally known DJ and hip-hop producer Statik Selektah joins Jabee at Tower Theatre
The collaborative show is part of Jabee’s official birthday celebration and the weeklong JabeePalooza series of concerts and special events.
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OKC rapper Brandon Bee makes a buzz with his ’10k Gold’ video
Brandon Bee approaches hip-hop with a stylistic flair.
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Rapper Sturk draws inspiration from his brother and hometown
Sturk released the album Chickasha this summer.
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Bilal appearance highlights trend of big names at Ice Event Center
Bilal, who won a Grammy for his contribution to Kendrick Lamar’s song “These Walls,” performs June 11 at Ice Event Center & Grill.
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KD to the Izzo
Credit: Brad Gregg Not impressed yet? OK, how about a sports-management agency on the cusp of signing one of the NBA’s elite superstars? Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant is leaving Landmark Sports, his representation for the last year or so, to join Mr. Z’s Roc Nation Sports. The move would come as quite the […]
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G.O.O.D. Music — Cruel Summer
With outstanding talent like Kanye, John Legend, Kid Cudi, Pusha T, Common and Mos Def on the G.O.O.D. label, there’s no reason that Cruel Summer shouldn’t be near-perfect, but that is far from the case. Too much input from 2 Chainz and Big Sean — each of whom has his bright points, but often comes […]
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Mayhem fest
Oklahoma City outfit Chronicles of Mayhem isn’t like most metal bands. The four-piece is just about as concerned with shaking your hips as melting your face. “I like music that is accessible. There’s great music that is so highly technical and impressive because of that musicianship, but it can get lost in the crowd,” guitarist […]