Playlists by Okayplayer

  • The Round-Up

    The Round-Up

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    Creator:

    Okayplayer

    Description:

    All of the week's essentials, curated by Okayplayer editor, Michael Eric Gonik. Updated every Friday.

    Added:

    Jan. 29, 2024, 2:32 p.m.

    Followers:

    5159

    Top Music

    Top Artists:

    Doja Cat, FIELDED, Spillage Village, EARTHGANG, Kiefer, Alexander Spit, Benét, …

    Top Sub Genres:

    underground hip hop, alternative hip hop, chill abstract hip hop, …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Somewhat Popular

    Release Decade:

    2020s

    Mood:

    Mixed Mood

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    Varied

    Main Genre:

    Hip Hop

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  • In Hip-Hop and Beyond: Roy Ayers

    In Hip-Hop and Beyond: Roy Ayers

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    Creator:

    Okayplayer

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    Added:

    Nov. 2, 2023, 5:02 p.m.

    Followers:

    473

    Top Music

    Top Artists:

    A Tribe Called Quest, Madlib, Jaden, Lawless Element, Large Professor, …

    Top Sub Genres:

    east coast hip hop, hip hop, jazz rap, alternative hip …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    1990s

    Mood:

    Mixed Mood

    Style:

    Varied

    Main Genre:

    Hip Hop

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  • Beat Battles We Deserve: Madlib vs. The Alchemist

    Beat Battles We Deserve: Madlib vs. The Alchemist

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    Creator:

    Okayplayer

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    Added:

    Oct. 5, 2023, 7:22 a.m.

    Followers:

    286

    Top Music

    Top Artists:

    Madlib, The Alchemist, Freddie Gibbs, Madvillain, MF DOOM, Greneberg, Gangrene, …

    Top Sub Genres:

    alternative hip hop, hip hop, instrumental hip hop, psychedelic hip …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2000s

    Mood:

    Mixed Mood

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    Varied

    Main Genre:

    Hip Hop

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  • Couch-Locked Funk and Soul Rarities for a Quarantined 420

    Couch-Locked Funk and Soul Rarities for a Quarantined 420

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    Creator:

    Okayplayer

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    Added:

    Sept. 26, 2023, 2:57 a.m.

    Followers:

    415

    Top Music

    Top Artists:

    'Thesda, Ambiance, Apple & The Three Oranges, Arawak, Arnie Love …

    Top Sub Genres:

    rare groove, italian library music, jazz funk, vintage italian soundtrack, …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2010s

    Mood:

    Mixed Mood

    Style:

    Varied

    Main Genre:

    Mixed

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  • Songs of Summer 2020

    Songs of Summer 2020

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    Creator:

    Okayplayer

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    Added:

    Sept. 22, 2023, 4:24 p.m.

    Followers:

    119

    Top Music

    Top Artists:

    Knxwledge, MESSIAH!, Nick Hakim, Sango, Chris Keys, deem spencer, The …

    Top Sub Genres:

    alternative hip hop, indie soul, alternative r&b, drumless hip hop, …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2020s

    Mood:

    Mixed Mood

    Style:

    Varied

    Main Genre:

    Hip Hop

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  • 52 Soul Essentials to Hear Before You Die

    52 Soul Essentials to Hear Before You Die

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    Creator:

    Okayplayer

    Description:

    An exploration of essential soul standards and rarities, verging (tragically) on obscurity. From four-to-the-floor proto-disco to lushly symphonic slow-burners to the outer reaches of what may be the only truly boundless genre.

    Added:

    Sept. 22, 2023, 4:34 a.m.

    Followers:

    836

    Top Music

    Top Artists:

    The Sensations, Earth, Wind & Fire, Betty and Angel, Jerry …

    Top Sub Genres:

    soul, southern soul, classic soul, funk, traditional soul, disco, motown, …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    1970s

    Mood:

    Mixed Mood

    Style:

    Varied

    Main Genre:

    Mixed

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  • Songs of Summer 2019

    Songs of Summer 2019

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    Creator:

    Okayplayer

    Description:

    Slip into the fairest season with the year's most essential sounds.

    Added:

    Sept. 18, 2023, 2:46 p.m.

    Followers:

    532

    Top Music

    Top Artists:

    Tyler, The Creator, Jai Paul, Steve Lacy, Pink Siifu, Ari …

    Top Sub Genres:

    rap, hip hop, alternative r&b, indie soul, underground hip hop, …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2010s

    Mood:

    Mixed Mood

    Style:

    Varied

    Main Genre:

    Mixed

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  • Cheat Sheet: J Dilla

    Cheat Sheet: J Dilla

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    Creator:

    Okayplayer

    Description:

    Dig deep into J Dilla's sample archive with this 28-hour-long playlist.

    Added:

    Sept. 12, 2023, 5:51 a.m.

    Followers:

    26812

    Top Music

    Top Artists:

    James Brown, Brenton Wood, Synergy, Bill Evans, The Temptations, Kool …

    Top Sub Genres:

    soul, funk, motown, classic soul, disco, jazz funk, quiet storm, …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    1970s

    Mood:

    Mixed Mood

    Style:

    Varied

    Main Genre:

    Mixed

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