Sidewalk Chalk: "There She Goes"
Chicago-based eight-piece band Sidewalk Chalk has been honing their unique assembly of Jazz, Hip-hop and Soul around the Chicagoland area for a minute now, gaining listeners and fans with an eclectic sound that appeals to a wide swath of music enthusiasts. The group's latest track, "There She Goes" premiered today on Okayplayer and is the first single off their upcoming project, Leaves. Sidewalk Chalk has shared the stage or opened for the likes of ?uestlove, De La Soul, Action Bronson, Jean Grae and Hiatus Kaiyot, among others, proof that the music doesn't lie. Leaves, the group's follow-up to 2010's debut Corner Store, is due out on February 25. Check out "There She Goes" available below.
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[Video] Q-Tip, The Roots, Talib Kweli: "Electric Relaxation" Live at OKP Holiday Jam
Okayplayer throws some ill parties. For the 2012 edition of their annual Holiday Jam, OKP welcomed The Roots, Gary Clark Jr., Q-Tip, Talib Kweli and more to the stage, while friends, fan, and fans partied it up. Today they released this cool video for Kweli, Q-Tip, and The Roots performing the Tribe classic, "Electric Relaxation". Watch the video below. And see a full photo recap of the Holiday Jam over at OKP.
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