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With music streaming revenue firmly in the hands of big tech and major industry labels watching their pockets more than ever, artist are increasingly looking for new ways to get out from under the financial restraints of the streaming era.

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What’s Left for Roc Marciano to Prove? - Okayplayer

For Roc Marciano, the reigning monarch of gritty and sparse underground rap, there are no doubters left to conquer.

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Women’s Month Spotlight: Harlem’s Own, DarDra Coaxum - Okayplayer

For Women's History Month, Okayplayer highlights DarDra Coaxum, co-owner of Harlem Shake and HRLM Champagne in New York City.

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23.03.2024

First Look Friday: tg.blk - Okayplayer

From Kenya to the world, tg.blk is ready to share her distinct, global sound.

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Black-Owned Bookstores in NYC to Check Out - Okayplayer

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19.03.2024

All Hail The Queen - Okayplayer

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15.03.2024

What You Missed from the Viral Shannon Sharpe and Steve Stoute Interview - Okayplayer

In another instant classic of Shannon Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay," music industry legend Steve Stoute talks Queens' underrated hip-hop status, how he influenced Nas' 'It was Written' and more.

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14.03.2024

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As contemporary artists continue to sample her futuristic sound, Missy’s influence on the culture keeps growing.

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13.03.2024

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The 2023 box office hit, ‘The Color Purple,’ has amassed rave reviews for its touching performances, but how has it grown for new audiences in the age of pushback against exploiting Black trauma for entertainment?

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