Monday, June 30, 2014

Dracula Untold Official Trailer

Luke Evans stars in Dracula Untold, the origin story of the man who became Dracula. Gary Shore directs and Michael De Luca produces the epic action-adventure that co-stars Sarah Gadon, Dominic Cooper, and Diarmaid Murtagh. Check out the trailer above and stay tuned for it’s release this fall.

FIFA 15 Gameplay Features: Incredible Visuals

World Cup fever? Gearing up the the release of FIFA 15, they have a released a new look captured from gameplay to show you how Incredible Visuals deliver Authentic Players and fully realized stadiums with Living Pitches. Peep the trailer above.

The Game “Or Nah” feat. Too $hort, Problem, AV & Eric Bellinger

Check out the brand new single from The Game entitled ”Or Nah” featuring Too Short, Problem, AV and Eric Bellinger. This is a whole new song, so don’t get it mixed up with Ty Dolla Sign’s track. Stay tuned for his ‘Blood Money La Familia’ album which drops September 16th release. Take a listen below and enjoy!

Friday, June 27, 2014

Kendrick Lamar: Hip-Hop’s Newest Old-School Star

Check out this great article written up the the NY Times: ‘Everybody just wants to have fun, be with the scene,” Kendrick Lamar said when we met in his cramped quarters inside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn last fall. “Certain people get backstage, people that you would never expect. You ain’t with the media! You ain’t into music! You ain’t into sports! You’re just here.” The rapper, now 27, had just finished his set as the opening act on this stretch of Kanye West’s Yeezus tour, and he was sitting low in an armchair in his trademark black hoodie surrounded by exactly those people.

Thursday, June 26, 2014

#MattsMovieMania Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

Jack Ryan, as a young covert CIA analyst, uncovers a Russian plot to crash the U.S. economy with a terrorist attack.

Tinashe Talks West Coast, High School & More

Check out the newest interview with Tinashe as she visits Hot 97 to talk about her hit single, smoking and drinking, thirsty guys out there, bringing energy to her shows and performances, being a dork in High School & more. Peep it all in the in-depth interview above.

Danity Kane “Lemonade” feat. The Kid Ryan (TKRemix)

The Kid Ryan is gearing up for his ‘TKRemix’ project and as a teaser of what is to come, TKR flips Danity Kane’s latest record “Lemonade.” Take a listen to the track below and stay tuned for the project. Enjoy!

Fury Official Trailer

April, 1945. A battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Wardaddy and his men face odds in their attempts to strike at Nazi Germany. Peep the trailer above starring Brad Pitt and Shia LaBeouf, then stay tuned for the release this fall.

G-Eazy Talks Bay Area, Racism & Being Hip Hop’s Elvis

Check out a really good interview with G-Eazy as he talks the sound of the Bay Area, the Bay and LA working together on the same coast, racism, being Hip Hop’s Elvis & a lot more. Peep the in-depth interview above start to finish. Enjoy!

At Home With: Ty Dolla $ign

For the latest installment of At Home With, Fader TV hung out in the hilltop Hollywood apartment of Ty Dolla $ign just after “Loyal” hit #1 on the charts. The singer, producer and professional-grade partier shows off his collection of smooth-sounding vinyl, some cute favors from Wiz and Amber’s wedding and the living-room studio where he made “Paranoid.” Read Ty’s cover story feature straight from the pages of the magazine and check back soon to download an exclusive remix of one of his R&B-indebted tracks.

YG & DJ Mustard Talk Beats with DJ Skee

Check out a quick interview on Skee TV as YG & DJ Mustard talk beats. YG lets everyone know that he almost passed up on “Who Do You Love?” and few other widely known tracks as well. Find out above.

Skipper “Hate Me Now” Video

Check out the newest video from HBK’s Skipper as he creates the visual for “Hate Me Now” off his #WET2 project that just re-released in deluxe mode. Peep the video above and make sure you pick up the project HERE. Enjoy!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Trailer #2

Check out the newest trailer for the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. This time around in the second trailer we get a deeper look inside the story line along with the first look at the villain. Peep the new trailer above and stay tuned for the release at the beginning of August. Enjoy!

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

G-Eazy “These Things Happen” Video

To continue on with G-Eazy, we get a brand new visual to coincide with the album release. This shares the same title of the project and you can peep it above. Make sure you get the project HERE and ride along with it all summer long. Enjoy and congrats to G-Eazy for all the success.

Monday, June 23, 2014

#MattsMovieMania Devil's Due

After a mysterious, lost night on their honeymoon, a newlywed couple finds themselves dealing with an earlier-than-planned pregnancy.

G-Eazy ‘These Things Happen’ Album Stream

The day is finally here and now you can get your hands on the debut album from G-Eazy entitled ‘These Things Happen.’ The Bay Area native’s project holds 16 tracks with features from artists like E-40, Jay Ant, A$AP Ferg, Danny Seth and more. Be sure to pick up the self-released album on iTunes now.

YG “Bicken Back Being Bool” BTS Video

Peep the behind the scenes footage of YG’s upcoming video for “BickEen Back Being Bool” video via Karen Civil. As you would assume, YG shut down the streets of Compton, again. Stay tuned for the the video coming soon!

E-40 “Bamboo” Video

Check out the brand new video from E-40 entitled “Bamboo” from his newest par of the ‘Block Brochure: Welcome To the Soil series.’ Peep it above and stay tuned for more visuals from 40 Water! Enjoy!

Friday, June 20, 2014

Hall of Fame World Cup Collection

West Coast streetwear label Hall of Fame draw on their usual sports influences with this collection of World Cup-themed apparel. The drop sees a range of iconic team badges distorted in a retro 8-bit style on screen-printed long and short-sleeved tees, with the long-sleeves emblazoned with the dates of each country’s time-honored cup victories. The capsule is available now at Present and other select accounts worldwide. Hit the jump for more looks.

Kid Ink “No Flex Zone” Remix feat. Travis Porter & Hardhead

Last we heard from Kid Ink he dropped off a free track to celebrating hitting 3 mill Likes on Facebook. Ink is pretty consistent with dropping leaks, and sends us a new one today over Rae Sremmurd’s popping single”No Flex Zone”, produced by Mike WiLL Made It. For those unfamiliar, Rae Sremmurd (‘Ear Drummers’ backwards) are a young duo signed to Mike WiLL’s imprint, and their very first single “No Flex Zone” is growing exponentially in buzz.

Kid Ink - No Flex Zone (Remix)

G-Eazy Performs “Far Alone” on SKEE Live

Check out another performance of G-Eazy’s “Far Alone,” this time on SKEE Live. His album ‘These Things Happen’ drops next week so keep it locked in and get ready.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

What's In The Based Update's Mailbox ft. Popular Demand

It's time again for another 'WITBUM' aka What's in The Based Update's Mailbox! Who dosen't like getting mail, especially when its clothing? Today we got a rare package from my good friends over at Popular Demand! This is one of my favorite brands out there right now so continue below to see what they hooked us up with! You know you need gear for Summer!

Packaging: The packaging from Popular Demand comes together with no faults like every review posted on this site. They strive for it and they never fail. Every item you purchase comes to you individually wrapped in poly bags keeping it all extra secure-right out the printer fresh. The package also came to us via UPS, so this will get to your door quick, especially if you are in California or the Los Angleles area! It's fast & professional!

#MattsMovieMania Lone Survivor

Marcus Luttrell and his team set out on a mission to capture or kill notorious Taliban leader Ahmad Shah, in late June 2005. Marcus and his team are left to fight for their lives in one of the most valiant efforts of modern warfare.

G-Eazy “The Day It All Changed”

As we get closer and closer to G-Eazy’s ‘These Things Happen’ dropping we have some free music for you that didn’t make the album. This track is entitled “The Day It All Changed” and you can take a listen above. The album drops next Monday so get ready!

Kendrick Lamar Interview with KUBE 93

Check out Kendrick Larmar’s newest interview as he sits down with KUBE 93 Sunday night in Seattle at their Summer Jam. They talk about his outside interests, traveling overseas, being a celebrity and more. Then, he hits the stage in front of 15,000 thousand people! Peep it all above.

The Expendables 3 Official Trailer

Check out the official trailer for the 3rd installment of The Exoendables. This time around, the titular mercenary group faces off against arms dealer and their co-founder Conrad Stonebanks (Gibson). Originally presumed dead at the hands of Barney Ross (Stallone), Stonebacks is now back to exact revenge, forcing Ross to recruit some fresh new talent to bolster the Expendables’ aging ranks. Peep it above and stay tuned for the release.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

#MattsMovieMania The Monuments Men

An unlikely World War II platoon is tasked to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their owners.

Eric Bellinger “The 1st Lady” Video

Check out the brand new video from Eric Bellinger entitled “The First Lady.” The video was directed by none other than Meagan Good and she did a great job bringing the R&B artists’ words to visuals. Peep it above and make sure you support his most recent album The ReBirth on iTunes. Enjoy!

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare: Behind the Scenes “Story” Video

Three years of development has gone into the latest installment of the Call of Duty series. Above you can catch a behind the scenes look at the story of the new game along with all the new technology to make it. The game drops this fall so keep it locked in!

Tinashe: The Reflection

Tinashe’s roots are in R&B, but she continues to reinvent the genre. Her ambition and dedication, not only to the work but to her fans, are part of what makes her One of a Kind. What about to hear about her process and creative spirit.

XXL Freshmen Live: Kid Ink Joins Ty Dolla $ign on Stage

Kid Ink joins Ty Dolla Sign on stage at the recent XXL Freshmen LIVE concert for a performance of “Show Me.” Peep that above and stay tuned for more music from these two #YoungCalifornia artists on the way!

Monday, June 16, 2014

#MattsMovieMania Labor Day

Depressed single mom Adele and her son Henry offer a wounded, fearsome man a ride. As police search town for the escaped convict, the mother and son gradually learn his true story as their options become increasingly limited.

Kid Ink “More Than A King” Video

Kid Ink continues to deliver new content from his debut album ‘My Own Lane’ with the visual for “More Than A King.” The video was directed by Dan Centrone and it features Kid Ink solo in a dimly-lit building with light seeping through the cracks. Peep it above and enjoy!

Roach Gigz feat. JR Hitz “Zombie” Video

Check out the brand new visual from Roach Gigz for “Zombie” as he links up with Aris Jerome for the creepy black and white visual. The track features JR Hitz and this can be found off his most recent project ‘Roachy Balboa 4′ which you can download HERE. Enjoy!

Friday, June 13, 2014

Black Scale Baseball Jersey Lookbook

Black Scale has just released the lookbook for the QS SU14 Baseball Jerseys hat will release tomorrow at 11AM PST at at Black Scale flagship stores and online at Black-Scale.com. By the looks of the photos you can catch after the jump, there are two colorways to choose from. One that sees all black and white colorway and another that follows the San Francisco Giants colorway. Both have the staple number 55 and the flag patch on the arm.

Ty Dolla $ign feat. The Weeknd, Wiz Khalifa & DJ Mustard “Or Nah” Video

Check out the official visual for Ty Dolla Sign’s “Or Nah” featuring The Weeknd, Wiz Khalifa & DJ Mustard. This is a perfect release since everyone was just able to get their hands on the track. Make sure you peep it above and enjoy!

Assassin’s Creed Unity E3 Official Trailer

Set amidst the chaos of 18th Century France, Assassin's Creed Unity tells the story of Arno and the Brotherhood of Assassins as they struggle to uncover the dark forces manipulating the French Revolution. Peep the trailer above and stay tuned for the release this fall.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

#MattsMovieMania That Awkward Moment

Three best friends find themselves where we've all been - at that confusing moment in every dating relationship when you have to decide "So...where is this going?"

Rainbow Six: Siege E3 Gameplay Trailer

Check out the world debut of Rainbow Six Siege multiplayer gameplay in this intense, new look into the gripping world of counter-terrorism units. A hostage situation unfolds into a sequence of team strategy, breach and stronghold tactics along with close quarters destruction. Stay tuned for the release coming in 2015.

Sunset Overdrive E3 Official Trailer & Gameplay

Check out the official trailer and gameplay from a anticipated Xbox One game entitled Sunset Overdrive. Players will have the opportunity to vote on various, random missions in real time, meaning that no two experiences will be exactly the same. These branching multiplayer storylines will affect the insane, explosive final round, in which players are tasked with defending vats of Overcharge Delerium XT from hoards of incoming OD’d. Peep it above.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

#MattsMovieMania Ride Along

Security guard Ben must prove himself to his girlfriend's brother, top cop James. He rides along James on a 24-hour patrol of Atlanta.

Battlefield: Hardline E3 Official Trailer & Gameplay

Cops need backup and criminals need a crew. Either way teamwork is going to be essential if you’re going to pull off that perfect heist or score the big time bust. Check out the premiere of Battlefield Hardline’s Multiplayer abouve and after the jump see who will pull off that perfect heist or big time bust in 6 plus minutes of gameplay.

Destiny: New Beginnings E3 Trailer

Bungie and Activision took to E3 in Los Angeles to reveal the latest look at the upcoming first-person shooter Destiny. The new trailer offers an extended look at Destiny‘s FPS action and the world in which its set – a post-apocolyptic world 700 years in the future and one that follows a prosperous period of exploration, peace, and technological advancement known as the “Golden Age.” This is Bungie’s first project since 2010′s Halo: Reach so all you Halo fans watch out!

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

#MattsMovieMania The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug. Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring.

Far Cry 4: E3 Conference Trailer

Today is the first official day of E3 and while everyone is getting their hands on demos at the conference we will be giving you trailers to a lot of the games announced. This time we have the official trailer for Far Cry 4. “You quickly find yourself caught up in a rebellion to overthrow the oppressive regime of Pagan Min, a man known as much for his sense of style and charisma as his cruelty and calculated brutality.”

Forza Horizon 2: Official E3 Cinematic Trailer

Forza Horizon 2 is an action-packed, open-world driving game filled with beautiful vistas, amazing music and the world’s greatest cars, including the video game premiere of the Lamborghini Huracán. The road trip of your life begins, exclusively on Xbox, September 30th, 2014. Check out the trailer above!

The Division: Official E3 Cinematic Trailer

Check out the brand new trailer from Ubisoft for The Division. As IGN puts is, “Some semblance of hope lies at the heart of this moving, visceral trailer for The Division.” Peep the trailer above and stay tuned for the release next year.

G-Eazy Performs “Far Alone” LIVE with E-40 & Jay Ant

As the title suggests, G-Eazy performs “Far Alone” LIVE with the help of E-40 and Jay Ant. Peep the footage above and stay tuned for ‘These Things Happen’ dropping June 23rd.

Monday, June 9, 2014

#MattsMovieMania I, Frankenstein

Frankenstein's creature finds himself caught in an all-out, centuries old war between two immortal clans.

Pink Dolphin Summer 14′ Lookbook II

Pink Dolphin has just released the official lookbook Summer 14′ Part II collection that’s dropping this Saturday June 13th online and in stores. The lookbook features mostly LA native Don Benjamin rockin’ all the new looks, designs and materials that are set to drop. Stay tuned for the official and full lineup and make sure you hit the jump for more looks!

FIFA 15: Official E3 Gameplay Trailer

Now that the EA E3 Conference is over, you can now get your hands on the trailer for FIFA 15! This September 23rd, you’ll be able to as the tagline suggests ‘Feel The Game.’ Check out the trailer above and once again truly impressive graphics that I am looking forward to getting my hands on.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare E3 Demo

As you know, E3 will be going on all week and this morning we got a a live demo of the new Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare campaign and trailer. Check out a first look above and stay tuned for a bunch of video game news through the week. Enough talking, peep it above.

Friday, June 6, 2014

Madden 15 Official Trailer

Watch the latest official trailer featuring Madden 15 gameplay to see how Luke and the Madden franchise are transforming. Learn more HERE and make sure you pre-order Madden 15 HERE. Congrats to Richard Sherman for making the cover!

Tyga feat. Young Thug “Hookah” Video

Check out the brand new video from Tyga and Young Thug as they take us to the wildlife in ”Hookah” off Young Money’s upcoming project, ‘The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty,’ which is executively produced by Kanye West. Enjoy!

NBA 2K15: Most Valuable Players

NBA 2K15 arrives October 7 and in their new video, “Most Valuable Players” is here to let you know that #YourTimeHasCome. Pre-order NBA 2K15 today to receive the KD MVP Bonus Pack. Stay tuned for more as E3 approaches Monday.

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

#MattsMovieMania Pompeii

A slave-turned-gladiator finds himself in a race against time to save his true love, who has been betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts, he must fight to save his beloved as Pompeii crumbles around him.

Pink Dolphin Clothing: Fly Legends Capsule

Pink Dolphin has released the latest lookbook for the World Cup entitled the ‘Fly Legends Capsule’ The collection will be available online June 7th at Midnight EST and will drop at SF & LA flagships June 7th at 11am. This collection features black and grey soccer jerseys, a goalie jersey, warm up tee’s, hats, and even soccer balls. Hit the jump to check out some of the lookbook and peep all the gear HERE.

XXL Freshmen Cypher #2 w/ Ty Dolla $ign & More

XXL Magazine, “This year, we’ve got an additional three cyphers for everyone to enjoy, and we’ll be rolling them out all week. The first cypher was fantastic, now here’s the second cypher featuring Lil Durk, Rich Homie Quan, and Ty Dolla $ign. Check out the video above, compare it with some of last year’s Cyphers right here, and let us know what you think in the comments.” Click HERE to check it out.

Hercules Official Trailer #2

Having enduring his legendary twelve labors, Hercules, the Greek demigod, has his life as a sword-for-hire tested when the King of Thrace and his daughter seek his aid in defeating a tyrannical warlord. Peep the second trailer for the movie above and stay tuned for the release coming this July!

Cal State Northridge #YoungCalifornia Takeover

Young California suprised the students of Cal State Northridge by taken over there annual Matador Nights. With special guest from Sage The Gemini to Ty Dolla Sign the night was definitely a “MOVIE”! Want us to come to your school next? Then hit us up at bookingYNGCA@gmail.com. Click above and see for yourselves how Young California gets down!

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

#MattsMovieMania X-Men: Days of Future Past

The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.

Popular Demand: Pirates Collection

Popular Demand has released a brand new collection entitled ‘Pirates’ with the tag line: Pirates don’t wait around for opportunities, they seize them. As Popular Demand states, “Everything that we do, we take over. We are the Los Angeles Pirates. No one handed us anything – we took it.” My personal stand outs from the collection include the Pirate Flag, Pirate Chest & Compass Tee’s all in black! Check out more looks after the jump and get your gear HERE.

A Walk Among The Tombstones Trailer

Liam Neeson returns to crime drama with the film adaptation of A Walk Among The Tombstones. Based on a 1992 novel by Lawrence Block, Neeson takes on the role of Matthew Scudder, the most enduring character of Block’s crime fiction novels. Scudder is recruited by a drug dealer to help track the disappearance of the dealer’s wife, which finds him suddenly immersed in the twisted, sadistic experience of the kidnapping. Peep the trailer above and look for it to hit theaters September 19.

Monday, June 2, 2014

#MattsMovieMania Maleficent

A vindictive fairy is driven to curse an infant princess only to realize the child may be the only one who can restore peace.

Kid Ink Talks Chris Brown And Breaking Billboard Records

VIBE caught up with Kid Ink while on tour to talk about the success of his #1 single ‘Show Me’ featuring Chris Brown. The hip-hop star also shares his thoughts on breaking the Billboard record for most weeks at #1 and recording in the studio with the pop star.

Mortal Kombat X Official Announcement Trailer

After months of speculation and leaks, Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon has finally revealed Mortal Kombat X. With E3 just one week away from today you can expect a bunch more info and videos on the way over the coming weeks. Peep it above.

Kill the Messenger: Official Trailer

Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner stars in the all-new crime drama Kill the Messenger. Based on true events, the film follows investigative journalist Gary Webb as he attempts to unravel the tangled lies that surrounds a Nicaraguan drug ring and its unlikely stateside partner. As he gets closer to the truth, Webb struggles to accept the friendly advice that sometimes “stories are just too true to tell.” Stay tuned for more as the movie is set to release in October.
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