December 10, 2009 – 1:10 pm
CLICK HERE and download Kings of Salone (this download contains the full mixtape, with each track as a seperate mp3)
CLICK HERE if you’d prefer to download Kings of Salone as one, single mp3 file (one long stream of the mixtape with no interruptions)
December 5, 2009 – 7:26 pm
Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew production team The Fyre Dept’s work with Ledisi has been nominated for two Grammys in the categories of Best R&B Album (Turn Me Loose) and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance (Goin’ Thru Changes). Headed up by Eric Krasno (Soulive) and Adam Deitch (Wyclef Jean), Fyre Dept has also produced blazing tracks [...]
December 3, 2009 – 12:16 pm
Last week, Blitz The Ambassador, armed with his band The Embassy Ensemble, a string section and a slew of special guests (John Forte, BAJAH, Kate Mattison, Tess and more) took over Royal Blue Studios in Brooklyn to record a live session for MTVU’s House Band series. The studio is run by Robert Honablue, who has [...]
November 23, 2009 – 3:02 pm
Opening night after party for the Broadway musical ‘Fela!’ held at Gotham Hall – Press Room. New York City, USA – 23.11.09
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November 18, 2009 – 3:20 pm
Sahr Ngaujah brings high-energy Nigerian pop of Fela Kuti (Nigeria’s late Afrobeat jazz musician) to Broadway. Sahr is from Sierra Leone in West Africa. He is currently Art Director for the Sierra Leone Hip-Hop act BAJAH + THE DRY EYE CREW. Please find out more about the production and Ngaujah here.
November 10, 2009 – 11:42 am
*Photos by Delphine Fawundu-Buford
Along with Buju Banton and Sizzla, Capleton spearheaded dancehall’s return to reggae tradition, tackling Rastafarian spiritual themes and using classic roots reggae as a musical foundation. His lyrics are deep, precise, and thoughtful. His stage shows are nothing less than dynamic, explosive performances. But his remarkable staying power and longevity may be [...]
November 10, 2009 – 11:40 am
“I can’t seem to stop talking about these guys.“ -Puja Patel, The Village Voice
The Roots Jam Session last night was a total OKayPlayer family affair. Bajah + The Dry Eye crew was in the building to do a mini set from their mixtape ‘Kings Of Salone‘.
B+DEC is from Sierra Leone and their music reflects [...]
November 9, 2009 – 10:18 pm
*Courtesy of Subtle Sexuality