Saturday, May 30, 2015

MustardMayo “Got U” feat. Marc E Bassy, IAMSU! & Symba

artworks-000118497653-exuo3s-t500x500 Our own DJMustard & Nic Nac Beats, who by the way are the hottest producers in the game have linked on a jointly produced single entitled “Got U” featuring Marc E Bassy, IAMSU! & Symba. Turn up to this all weekend! Aye!

Friday, May 29, 2015

Tinashe “All Hands On Deck” (Remix) feat. Dej Loaf

CGJigOCUsAE4_kx Before they hop on tour with Nicki Minaj on ‘The Pinkprint’ Tour, Tinashe and Dej Loaf have linked up to remix Tinashe’s current single “All Hands On Deck. Make sure you take a listen below and enjoy your Friday!

Ty Dolla $ign feat. YG, Joe Moses & Teecee 4800 “Only Right” Video

Even though the track just dropped recently Ty Dolla Sign is here with the official visual for “Only Right” featuring fellow West Coast artists YG, Joe Moses and Teecee 4800. Ty’s debut album ‘Free TC’ is on the way, peep the visual above and enjoy! Yee!

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Kendrick Lamar Shoots The “Alright” Video In The Bay Area

CFpnrs3VEAADLI2 After creating magic in Compton for the “King Kunta” video, K-Dot visited to The Bay to shoot his latest visual “Alright,” which took place on Treasure Island in the San Francisco Bay. Check out a few photos from Kendrick as he crows surfs, hangs upside and more. Stay tuned for this visual!

20syl feat. Fashawn “Copycat” Video

Fashawn, “While I was out in France doing promo for the Ecology I did another collaboration and video with my brother 20syl. The record is called “CopyCat” and he dropped the video today.” Peep it above.

KAM CAM: Summer Shows (Episode 1)

Check out a new Vlog series from Kalin and Myles entitled ‘Summer Shows.’ In their words, “Amazing way to start off the summer! Big thanks to Bulitt East High, Q92, and 979 WNCI Spring Beats for having us! Summer 2015 let’s get it!”

Spoon “Inside Out” (DJ Quik Remix) feat. IAMSU, Kurupt & Boogie

For a new remix of Spoon’s “Inside Out”, DJ Quik has enlisted Iamsu!, Kurupt, and Boogie. It’s a collaboration that’s part of Yours Truly’s Songs From Scratch series. Quik explains that the original “Inside Out” was done “as an ode to the Dr. Dre-era sound that he doesn’t even do anymore.”

'Pawn Sacrifice’ Official Trailer

Pawn Sacrifice tells the tale of chess prodigy Bobby Fisher who captures the imagination of the American public for his unmatched prowess in the game of chess. The high point of his professional chess career comes when he is matched against USSR champion Boris Spassky in the 1972 World Chess Championship, in what has since become known as the “Match of the Century.” Watch the trailer above and await the film to hit cinemas on September 18.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

IAMSU! “FTB” Remix feat. Chinx

thehundreds_iamsu_web-46 Check out a brand new remix from IAMSU! as he links up with Chinx for “FTB” off his ‘Eyes On Me’ project. Make sure you take a listen below and enjoy! Yee!

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Kehlani “Down For You” Gravez & Nehzuil (Remix)

kehlani-down-for-you-remix Check out one of the clear standouts from Kehlani’s recent project entitled “Down For You,” as it gets remade into an even more powerful track courtesy of production pair Gravez and Nehzuil’s guitar licks and organ stabs. This is definitely something you can’t miss. Take a listen below and enjoy! Stay tuned for tour info tomorrow.

L!Z ‘Trilla Season’ Mixtape

L!Z Tape Cover The brand new mixtape from Fresno’s L!Z has officially dropped hosted by our own DJ ASAP! The project is entitled ‘Trilla Season’ and it holds 20 tracks with features from artists like The Kid Ryan, B. Wash, Rayven Justice, Bryant Walker and more. Make sure you click HERE to listen to the whole project and ride to it all week!

Ryan McDermott “DEALER” Video

New music from Ryan McDermott is here! The track is entitled “DEALER” and not only do we get music, but also a video directed by Ryan McDermott himself. Peep the cover art over on his website. Enjoy!

Special Education with G-Eazy

G-Eazy sits down with Special and some fans for the game of Special Education. He speaks about working with E-40, the song that defines him, getting boo-ed opening for A$AP Rocky, funnest song to make, and his favorite song to perform live.

Monday, May 25, 2015

Kalin and Myles “Bassline” feat. Anjali World & Derek King

Check out a brand new track full of that #YoungCalifornia as tour mates Kalin and Myles link up with Anjali World & Derek King for “Bassline.” Make sure you listen to the new radio ready track below and enjoy the rest of your Memorial Day Weekend. Let us know what you think in the comments. Yee!

IAMSU! ‘Eyes On Me’ Episode

Check out the newest VLog from IAMSU! as he brings us in the studio with him for a behind the scenes look at the making of his ‘All Eyes On Me’ mixtape! Peep everything you need to know above and grab the project if your slippin’ on it. Yee!

Friday, May 22, 2015

RJ “Your Money” feat. Ty Dolla $ign & Joe Moses

artworks-000117677969-0ixz6a-t500x500 Check out the brand new track from RJ’s upcoming mixtape “OMMIO 2.” entitled “Your Money.” The Pushaz Ink rapper nabs fellow #YoungCalifornia West Coast artists Ty Dolla $ign and Joe Moses. Make sure you take a listen below and enjoy!

Footaction: Style Means Vol. 4: Kid Ink

As his name would suggest, Kid Ink might be best known for his head to toe tattoos and high energy flow on stage, but we caught up with him to talk about his life and style when he’s not performing. Using Ink’s love for comic books as a theme throughout the segment, the latest installment of Footaction’s Style Means series gives us a deeper look at the LA based rapper on the verge of super stardom! #OwnIt

Tsunamisode: #WavtheoryLIVE

Check out the newest Tsunamisode episode titled #WavtheoryLIVE as Kehlani takes up with her to Chicago. Above you can see a bunch of LIVE footage, along with behind-the-scenes looks and more. Yee!

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Sage The Gemini feat. Nick Jonas “Good Thing” Video

Sage the Gemini recently shared his latest single, “Good Thing,” which finds the 22-year-old Bay Area rapper exploring a more pop-oriented sound that wasn’t present on his debut album, ‘Remember Me.’ And it works. Sage delivers the perfect charisma over Ilya’s smooth production as he raps about fighting the laws of attraction, and Nick Jonas comes through crooning on the hook like it was his birthright.

Pink Dolphin Summer ’15 Lookbook II

1_Cover Pink Dolphin has officially released the lookbook for the second part of their 2015 Summer collection. It will release on May 30th at Midnight EST and at SF & LA flagship stores at 11am. Keeping to tradition as always, there are a bunch of new designs and looks to go with the HOT weather on the way and there is an array of items from the street to the water with new designs and new takes and old designs. Stay tuned for the full lineup on the way.

Powerhouse 2015 Recap

Check out a quick, but really cool recap from last weekend’s Powerhouse 2015 at the Honda Center in Los Angeles. If you weren’t there you definitely missed out. Hopefully we can get a bunch of LIVE footage sometime soon. Enjoy!

Roach Gigz “Drunk With You” Video

Check out the newest visual from the Goomba himself Roach Gigz as he links up with Aris Jerome to create the visual for “Drunk With You.” Officially this track can be seen on his newest project ‘The Float’ which you can pick up on iTunes. Peep it above and enjoy!

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Heart Break Kids: 102.5 Live Takeover 2015

Just this last weekend, 102.5 took place LIVE in Sacramento and the Bay Area was in force. Check out the HBK Gang’s recap of their time during the show in front of more than 15,000 people. The turn up was beyond real, shout out to everyone that came. Yee!

Dorrough Music feat. Problem “Who Got It” Video

Check out the newest visual from our homie Dorrough Music as he links up with #YoungCalifornia’s Problem for the “Who Got It” visual. Make sure you pick up the track on iTunes and turn up to the video above. Yee!

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Kid Ink “Ring Ring” feat. Lil Durk, Bricc Baby & Lil Reese

kid-ink-ring-ring Check out a brand new song from Kid Ink as he links up with Lil Durk, Bricc Baby & Lil Reese for “Ring Ring” off forthcoming Alumni Mixtape. The track was produced by Will A Fool and you can take a listen below. Enjoy!

JAYnFRESH feat. E-40 “Cattin Off” Video

Check out the brand new track from JAYnFRESH as they link up with the legend E-40 for the new “Cattin Off” visual. Press play above and turn up with the #YoungCalifornia banger. Yee!

Fashawn x B95 Traffic Jam Freestyle

Freshly off of headlining the near 7,000 person Grizzly Fest and just added to the B95 High School Holla Summer Jam, Fashawn stopped by the B95 Traffic Jam with Young California’s DJ Kay Rich & Young Jizzo to announce the news and also dropped a 16 over P-Lo’s ‘Goin To Work!”

‘Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’ Official Trailer

In this next chapter of the epic “Maze Runner” saga, Thomas and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on WCKD’s vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plans for them all.

Monday, May 18, 2015

Kool John feat. P-Lo & Dave Steezy “Chain Swang” Video

Check out the brand new visual from Kool John as he links up with P-Lo & Dave Steezy for the “Chain Swang” video. Officially, this track was off his still slappin’ album ‘Shmop City’ which you should have in your playlist. Turn up to the trippy, cool, eye candy-like video above. Yee!

Fashawn “Out The Trunk” Remix feat. Busta Rhymes

fashawn-out-the-trunk-remix-busta-rhymes Continuing with the takeover of Fashawn’s ‘The Ecology,’ the new remix from Fashawn’s acclaimed album features a verse from Busta Rhymes. Make sure you take a listen below and turn up your Monday. Yee!

Sage The Gemini “Good Thing” feat. Nick Jonas

sage-the-gemini-good-thing After teaming with Trey Songz on his first released single “Guantanamera,” Sage The Gemini returns with a follow-up record titled “Good Thing” featuring Nick Jonas. Take a listen below, let us know what you think and grab it on iTunes. Enjoy!

Kid Ink Performs “Be Real” Live on SkeeTV

Kid Ink stops by SkeeTV to perform his new single “Be Real” featuring Dej Loaf off “Full Speed.” Currently #64 on the Billboard Hot 100 and entering the Top 20 on both Rythmic and Urban Radio this week, “Be Real” is on pace to be Ink’s biggest record since the Double Platinum “Show Me” with Chris Brown. Peep it above.

‘Steve Jobs’ Official First Look

His passion and ingenuity have been the driving force behind the digital age. However his drive to revolutionize technology was sacrificial. Ultimately it affected his family life and possibly his health. In this revealing film we explore the trials and triumphs of a modern day genius, the late CEO of Apple inc. Steven Paul Jobs. Check out the first look above.

Friday, May 15, 2015

Ty Dolla $ign “Only Right” feat. YG, Joe Moses & TeeCee 4800

CFA5dGYWEAA0_10 The brand new track from Ty Dolla $ign has landed as he keeps it moving with his time in “Only Right.” The track was produced by DJ Mustard and it features fellow artist like YG, Joe Moses and TeeCee 4800. Stay tuned his upcoming debut album ‘FreeTC’ and listen to the #YoungCalifornia banger below. Enjoy!

Ty Dolla $ign & Kid Ink Powerhouse 2015 Pre-Party

Ty Dolla $ign & Kid Ink stopped by The Cruz Show’s Powerhouse Pre-Party, and Ty Dolla $ign premieres his new sign “Only Right” off his upcoming new album, ‘Free TC.’ Check out everything that went down above. Yee!

Thursday, May 14, 2015

What's In The Based Update's Mailbox ft. Golden Denim

It's time again for another 'WITBUM' aka What's in The Based Update's Mailbox! Who doesn't like getting mail, especially when it's denim? Today we got a brand new exclusive package from someone I hope to stay connected with for a long time to come. Meet Golden Denim! Looking for the right brand to stick with for bottoms? I got you covered, forever.

Packaging: The packaging from Golden Denim is premium, right out of the store fresh. It all comes it in their own poly bags and all the gear is branded perfectly just like you would pick up at the store. If you order your gear from their site, you can get it to your place in a matter of days via priority mail that everyone uses now.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Miguel “Coffee” LIVE: Jack Daniel’s Uncut

An all-new arrangement of Miguel’s newest track “Coffee” was performed exclusively for Jack Daniel’s Uncut Sessions. It was recorded live at Lair Studios in L.A.! Stay tuned for his album ‘Wild Heart’ coming soon!

Jake & Papa Break Down “Leave Me”

Jake & Papa do a slowed down version of their hit “Leave Me” and explain the hard part of relationships while being in the industry and trying to get the best music out without making their girl mad. Peep it above.

Sage The Gemini “Guantanamera” Live Performance Mashup

Check out a cool little video put together as Sage The Gemini takes a bunch of his LIVE performances of “Guantanamera” and turns it into a mashup visual for the track. Peep it above and grab the track HERE. Enjoy!

Rayven Justice “Hit Or Nah” Remix feat. Keyshia Cole & French Montana

rayven-hit-or-nah-remix A few months back we World Premiered the official remix to this track featuring French Montana and today the popular hit receives another remix with Keyshia Cole as an addition. Make sure you take a listen below and enjoy!

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

G-Eazy ‘The Rise’ VLog (Episode 1)

Check out the newest G-Eazy VLog series entitled ‘The Rise.’ After a super successful ‘Bay To The Universe’ Tour, G-Eazy took a well-deserved vacation to Hawaii. Now that that is over, he is back in full force and you pay witness to that above with countless sold out shows with artists from Lil B, E-40, ASAP Ferg & more, to studio sessions and more. Peep it all above.

IAMSU! “HollyWeezy” Freestyle

artworks-000116490665-7i71ju-t500x500 Fresh off his successful ‘Eyes on Me’ Tour, IAMSU! drops a brand new freestyle over Lil Wayne’s “HollyWeezy” track. Take a listen to it below and let us know what you think. Enjoy!

KYLE “It’s Lit” feat. IAMSU!

itslit Check out the brand new track as KYLE links up with IAMSU! for “It’s Lit.” This is not the first time KYLE has linked with Bay Area or the HBK Gang, so we look to more connections like this in the near future. Make sure you take a listen below and enjoy! Yee!

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Debut Trailer

The Assassin’s Creed Syndicate story throws you into the dawn of the modern era during the Industrial Revolution. You play Jacob Frye, a gangster assassin fighting for justice on behalf of London’s enslaved working class. Watch as Jacob rallies his gang to break the corrupt stranglehold on London and bring the working class a brighter future.

‘Return to Sender’ Official Trailer

In Return to Sender, Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) plays a nurse in a small town who survives a brutal rape at her home by a vicious thug (Shiloh Fernandez). After his arrest she attempts to contact him and begins to visit in him in prison against her father’s (Nick Nolte) wishes. But he soon realises she is far more resilient than he thought.

Monday, May 11, 2015

Bobby Brackins feat. Jeremih & Zendaya “My Jam” Lyric Video

You all know the song, you’ve all seen the video and today we get what seems to be the new trend in lyric videos. Above, you can check out the lyric video for “My Jam” by Bobby Brackins featuring Jeremih & Zendaya. Enjoy!

E-40 Is The King Of Slang

E-40 stopped by The Cruz Show and during his interview he was giving us some new phrases apart of his slanguage. Check it out above and learn some slang. Yee!

Friday, May 8, 2015

Omarion “Post To Be” (Remix) feat. DeJ Loaf, Trey Songz, Ty Dolla $ign & Rick Ross

artworks-000116042544-0mayp5-t500x500 This just in! The brand new official remix from Omarion’s smash hit “Post To Be” has landed and it features some heavy hitters in DeJ Loaf, Trey Songz, Ty Dolla $ign & Rick Ross. Make sure you take a listen below and turn up all weekend! Yee!

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Tsunamisode: Sunfest 2015

Kehlani, who recently announced her deal with Atlantic Records, drops the newest Tsunamisode as she takes over Sunfest 2015. Check out everything that went down above and keep it locked in for more. Yee!

Miguel “Coffee” Video Teaser

Check out the teaser for Miguel’s newest single “Coffee”featuring Wale which is available right now for purchase on iTunes. Grab that and stay tuned for his third studio album ‘Wildheart’ set to drop June 30th. Yee!

‘Vacation’ Official Trailer

Check out the official trailer for ‘Vacation’ as Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to “Walley World” in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons. Peep it above and enjoy!

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

What's In The Based Update's Mailbox ft. Capbeast (Custom Hats)

It's time again for another 'WITBUM' aka What's in The Based Update's Mailbox! Who doesn't like getting mail, especially when it's headwear? Today we got a brand new exclusive package from someone new and it's pretty dope, meet Capbeast! Have you always wanted to get some custom hats made, but didn't know where? I got you covered.

Packaging: The packaging from Capbeast is simple, you could even call it standard, but hats are nice and simple to ship so you don't need anything too fancy. The hats ship out quick when they are finished, so they will arrive promptly.

Kehlani Signs with Atlantic Records

tumblr_nnjcryfvZ31tkyyvmo1_1280 Right on the heels of the release her new mixtape, Kehlani just announced that she has signed a deal with Atlantic Records. The terms of the deal were not revealed, but Kehlani wrote on Twitter that she plans to build an empire with the label, which looks like it will include the release of her debut album.

IAMSU! Interview with NPR

thehundreds_iamsu_web-46 NPR sat down with IAMSU! and the Bay Area rapper had just as many questions for Ali astheye had for him. The three of them spoke about not putting anybody on a pedestal and what would happen if more people in hip-hop brought their moms to the situation and a lot more. Click play and listen below.

‘Mr. Holmes’ Official Trailer

1947, an aging Sherlock Holmes returns from a journey to Japan, where, in search of a rare plant with powerful restorative qualities. Now, in his remote seaside farmhouse, Holmes faces the end of his days tending to his bees. Grappling with the diminishing powers of his mind, Holmes comes to rely upon the boy as he revisits the circumstances of the unsolved case that forced him into retirement, and searches for answers to the mysteries of life and love – before it’s too late.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Show Banga feat. P-Lo “Aww Sh*t” Video

Check out the brand new video out of the Bay Area as Show Banga links up with P-Lo for the “Aww Shit” visual. Officially, this is from the album ‘Mayor 4 Life’ which is available now! Grab that, turn up above and enjoy! Yee!

Kehlani Performs “Get Away” & “FWU” Live

Check out Kehlani performing “Get Away” and “FWU” live on SKEE TV for the first time on television on the eve of her project ‘You Should Be Here’ dropping which had her trending at #2 on Twitter and topping the R&B/Soul charts on iTunes.

San Andreas Official Trailer #3

After the infamous San Andreas Fault finally gives, triggering a magnitude 9 earthquake in California, a search and rescue helicopter pilot (Dwayne Johnson) and his estranged wife make their way together from Los Angeles to San Francisco to save their only daughter. But their treacherous journey north is only the beginning. And when they think the worst may be over…it’s just getting started.

The Game feat. DeJ Loaf “Ryda” Video

The Game’s official visual for “Ryda” featuring Dej Loaf has officially landed! It premiered on MTV Jams yesterday and today you can replay it all day. Peep the visual above and stay tuned for his next project ‘The Documentary 2′ arriving this June 30th. Enjoy!

Monday, May 4, 2015

Warriors’ Stephen Curry Wins 2014-15 MVP

CEHodmtVIAEY1c1 The Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, who set a single-season record for three-pointers made and led the league’s best regular-season team in scoring, assists and steals, has won the 2014-15 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award, the NBA announced today. The 6-3 guard becomes the second Warriors player to win the award, joining Wilt Chamberlain, who was honored in 1959-60 when the franchise played in Philadelphia.

If Kendrick Lamar Were A Super Hero, He’d Be…

In this special episode of Mass Appeal’s new animated series “SUPER,” Compton superstar and subject of Mass Appeal’s Issue 56 cover story Kendrick Lamar envisions himself as HardBody, a cape-less hero with chameleon-like powers of social camoflauge. Watch as he infiltrates the world with a love supreme and takes on the evil seductress Lucy.

Miguel “Coffee” feat. Wale

Miguel returns with an updated version to his single “Coffee” track which is now featuring DMV rapper Wale. Take a listen to the track below, enjoy your Monday, grab the track on iTunes and stay tuned for his next project coming soon. Yee!

Friday, May 1, 2015

What's In The Based Update's Mailbox ft. Pink Dolphin

It's yet again time for another 'WITBUM' aka What's in The Based Update's Mailbox! Who doesn't like getting mail, especially when its clothing? Even though it already dropped and Summer just released, we are going to review the Pink Dolphin Spring Collection just in time for warmer weather! More exclusive stuff is on the way, so we what you can get your hands on right now in the review/pictorial below!

Packaging: Pink Dolphin always has top of the line shipping since day one! Not only is it priority mail which gets to you asap, but if you live California you will receive it even faster! Above and beyond the initial packaging, all of the gear is wrapped in their own branded poly bags and kept fresh to the max! Every time new material comes out, the quality increases, so the last thing you will ever have to worry about is shipping with Pink Dolphin!
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