Fuggin' Friday #62

Here is the sixty-second Fuggin' Friday feature. Enjoy! If you don't know what a Fuggin' Friday post is, check out all the info here.

Wiz Khalifa "O.N.I.F.C" Nearing Release

The Wiz Khalifa album is building and building for the official released on Tuesday! Now, the whole album has been leaked online to listen to so you can search for that. I gave the album a listen today and I think its a great album. Will definitely be listing to tracks off that album for the next couple months. For now enjoy a teaser trailer for the album!

KOH "Late Night" (Dumb High) feat Authentic

Check out the newest music video from hip pop group KOH entitled "Late Night" featuring Authentic. Directed by Chris Reese, Enjoy!

Tyga "187" Mixtape

The newest mixtape from Tyga is here! 187 features 9 tracks over well-known tracks with that Tyga twist! Download it here! Enjoy!

Throwback Thursday #62

Since Tyga's mixtape drops tomorrw we need to keep it locked with T-rawww! Check out "I'm So Raw" featuring Chris Brown from late 2010! Stay tuned for the mixtape!

Pink Dolphin Holiday ’12 Part II Lineup

Pink Dolphin has just released the lineup for the rest of their Holiday ’12 line! All of the gear seen on this post will be available Friday 11/30 at midnight central. This lineup includes the hats, beanies, Camo Napsack Backpacks and Camo Duffle Bags that you have seen online and now you can get your hands on it! Along with those items there are new belts, pillows, shirts and jackets. See the rest of the lineup after the jump!

Tyga “I’m Different Freestyle”

Check out the newest video from Tyga! This time he puts his own print on 2 Chainz’ single “I’m Different” for his mixtape ’187′ which drops Friday.

Artistic Tuesday #17

Here is the seventeenth Artistic Tuesday post. Enjoy yourself! If you don't know what a Artistic Tuesday post is, check out all the info here. Celestial Lights is Ole C. Salomonsen's second video project. It is another stop motion based video about the northern lights. The video is shot in the northern parts of Norway, Finland and Sweden during autumn 2011, winter and spring 2012.

Flip Major “Too Easy” feat Prince Sole

Victorville’s young Flip Major teams up with San Jose’s Prince Sole for another hot record off the upcoming project "Roll Up Two"! Take a listen HERE. Enjoy!

Kurupt “Give It Here” feat L!Z

California vet Kurupt Young Gotti reaches out to Central Cali’s rookies of the year L!Z and producer Draft for this Dj friendly banger! Check out the visual that leaked on the internet earlier today. Enjoy!

Ty Dolla$ign “4 A Young”

Check out what is definitely one of the stand out tracks on Ty’s Beach House project, the official video for “4 A Young” finally drops today off his Beach House project that you can download for free here.

French Montana “Marble Floors” feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz

As your girl tiptoes across the marble floor, French lines up the usual suspects in Rich Ross, Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz for his new single off his Bad Boy debut, 'Excuse My French.' Enjoy!

IAMSU’s Suzy 6 Speed Mixtape Signing and Pink Dolphin Release

Check out the footage of IAMSU at the Suzy 6 Speed/ Pink Dolphin release at True clothing store in San Francisco. Shot & Edited by HBKGadget. Download the tape here!

Kendrick Lamar Covers The Source Magazine

When deciding the cover for The Source’s 3rd annual Rookie Of The Year, The Source staff decided it was a no brainer! Kendrick Lamar has one of the biggest albums of the year in ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city,’ and he won Lyricist Of The Year at the 2012 BET Awards over Jay-Z, Kanye West, Nas and J.Cole. Congratulations to The Source’s 3rd annual Rookie Of The Year Award, Kendrick Lamar!

Starting Six in Santa Cruz

Last weekend the Starting Six took over Santa Cruz with Niles of the Cataracs and brought the house down! Peep the video and a sneak peak at their new track featuring Mr. Gas Pedal aka Sage the Gemini which seems to be from an upcoming project called #WearAHelmut!

IAMSU! “Welcome Back”

Lil Sudi Mane drops the visual for the intro to his critically acclaimed $uzy 6 $peed mixtape directed by Chris Simmons.

Game “Celebration Remix” feat Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

In front of the late Eazy-E’s mural in L.A., Game and Bone keep the good times rolling in their video for the remix. Jesus Piece drops December 11.

Lil Wayne "No Worries" feat Detail

Check out the newest Lil Wayne video featuring Detail entitled "No Worries." Big shoutout to the homie Detail for this! Enjoy!

Kool John "Came Up" feat. ST Spittin, HBK Skipper, Roc Boy & Smoovie Baby

Check out the newest video from Kool John entitled "Came Up." The track is assisted by ST Spittin, HBK Skipper, Roc Boy & Smoovie Baby. Check it out! Enjoy!

What's in The Based Update's Mailbox feat Radii Footwear

We have a first in the line of 'WITBUMs' aka What's in The Based Update's Mailbox! This time we are reviewing footwear, yes footwear! Not too long ago we got an incredible package from Radii Footwear! Please continue below to see what they hooked us up with!!

Packaging: The packaging from Radii Footwear comes together perfectly and even more so the packaging itself is unique! When it comes to inside the box, everything is as it should be; you have the shoes under some paper and then extra padding with more paper inside of the shoes. But, lets get to the box, it resembles a cereal box with a Radii twist! With sayings like "Jumpstart your steeze," "The Footwear of Champions," "Fresh Kix Guaranteed," and even small marked percentages of "100% Jealously and Leather Freshness" you have to love the effort to make the box of the shoes stand out! I love it!

Kid Ink “Rocketshipshawty” Mixtape

The newest mixtape from Kid Ink is here! The project entitled “Rockershipshawty” is his what now follows his independently released album ‘Up & Away.’ This project consists of all original music and you can download the mixtape for free HERE!

Bobby Brackins “Show Me the Money” feat Roach Gigz

Check out the newest leak from Bobby Brackins and Roach Gigz entitled "Show Me the Money." This is a #YoungCalifornia exclusive! Click HERE to download! Artwork by me!

Popular Demand x Young California 2012 BTS Holiday Lookbook Video

Take a look at the behind the scenes footage from the recent Holiday 2012 lookbook video shoot that was put together with Popular Demand and yours truly, #YoungCalifornia! The official video drops next tuesday, 11/27 and it features Clyde Carson, Problem, Skeme, Roach Gigz and Sage The Gemini with appearances by Starting Six, Freddie Gibbs, Ty Dolla Sign, Jonn Hart and MANY more. Catch me at the end! #YoungCalifornia

Rej3ctz #CR33ZTAPE Mixtape

The latest mixtape from the Los Angeles Hip-Hop trio ‘The REJ3CTZ’ has dropped! The mixtape features original music and collaborations with the some of the hottest artists and producers in the game right now as well as their hit singles Peta Grifin, C.R.E.E.Z., Solid, and Leggo! Download it for free HERE.

Clyde Carson ‘Something to Speak About’ Mixtape

The newest mixtape from Oakland native Clyde Carson has arrived! The tape is entitled ’S.T.S.A.’ for ‘Something to Speak About’ and it features artists like E-40, Iamsu, Problem & more! Download the mixtape for free HERE.

Artistic Tuesday #16

Here is the sixteenth Artistic Tuesday post. Enjoy yourself! If you don't know what a Artistic Tuesday post is, check out all the info here. The artist choose to shoot locations that appeal to the way he wanted to interpret the story of time. In the Pacific Northwest, there are endless opportunities to document the magnificence of the world around us. He has discovered that when time is the storyteller, a special kind of truth emerges.

Happy 1st Birthday #YoungCalifornia!

One year ago today, this thing called Young California produced it’s first event. With what was originally supposed to be an idea for a college campus tour has turned into a something with a great purpose! The concept behind it is simple; the West Coast needs a better infrastructure to supply it’s young consumer’s lifestyle! Young California does just that and I am glad to be a big part in this movement! Read more about this here!

Audio Push “Cut Up”

Check out the newest video from Audio Push entitled “Cut Up.” This track is off Audio Push’s newest mixtape ‘Inland Empire’ which you can download HERE! This video is on the NSFW side just so you know. Enjoy!

Kid Ink "OG"

Kid Ink is getting ready to drop his new project 'Rocket Ship Shawty' later this week! Today he released the new track 'OG,' which is Young Chop produced via HNHH & Dj Ill Will. Download it for free here.

E-40 & Too Short “Money Motivated”

Check out the newest music video from E40 & Too Short entitled "Money Moticated." Cameos include ASAP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, J.Stalin, and more. Both History albums available now!

D-Lo “Get Her Tho” feat Tyga

Check out the newest video from D-Lo and Tyga entitled "Get Her Tho." I know you know the track, so take a peek above and enjoy!

Fuggin' Friday #61

Here is the sixty-first Fuggin' Friday feature. Enjoy! If you don't know what a Fuggin' Friday post is, check out all the info here.

Halo’s $220 Million 1st Day Sales Make It the Biggest Entertainment Title of the Year

The Halo franchise doesn’t seem to be abating anytime soon as the details from the latest press release show that Halo 4, the latest title from the blockbuster franchise, has reached $220 million USD in sales in the first day alone. The first Halo title to be developed by Microsoft studio 343 Studios, Halo 4 has been met with near universal acclaim and looks set to rake in over $300 million USD in the first week alone. With numbers like that, Halo 4 has cemented the franchise’s status as one of the most popular in the world having earned almost $3.4 billion USD to date. In the first five days alone, four million Halo 4 players managed to log 31.4 million hours of gameplay, taking the franchise gameplay hours total to well over 5 billion. If you’re still undecided about whether or not to pick up the game, now would seem a good time to pick up a copy.

Pink Dolphin Holiday ’12 Part 1

Check out the the full lineup for Part 1 of th Pink Dolphin Holiday ’12 Line. Everything from Part 1 will be available November 16th at Midnight Eastern (9pm PST). Expect Part 2 in a few weeks.

Portrait IV Tee (Tahiti, Charcoal, Black, Navy) and Script Tee (Navy, Heather, White, Black) Available at $34.

A-1 "Speaker" feat Roach Gigz

Check out the newest video from A1 entitled "Speaker"featuring Roach Gigz! A1's newest project "The Thurl Tape" is available for download HERE. Enjoy!

Clyde Carson "Kill It"

Check out the newest music video from Clyde Carson entitled "Kill It." This track is off his upcoming mixtape 'Something to Speak About' which is set to drop next Tuesday!

The Drop with Young Jizzo: @YNGCA Livin' Recap

This past Saturday Young Jizzo (of B95 Fresno) made a trip out to the Bay Area to cover the very first #YoungCalifornia Livin' high school party. Tons of artists and DJ's came through to show their support and the kids had a blast. Checkout cameos from Sage the Gemini, Dj Amen, Jonn Hart, L!Z, Dj ASAP, Prince Sole, Furious, Dj Kayrich, and more!

Throwback Thursday #61

Check out this weeks throwback with The Game and Lil Wayne "My Life." I am going to a listing party for The Game later today so I just thought a throwback with The Game needed to happen! This dropped two years ago, Enjoy!

Pink Dolphin x Black Pyramid In-store Release

Pink Dolphin and Chris Brown's Black Pyramid recently celebrated their collaboration release at Pink Dolphin's flagship store in Los Angeles last week. The limited collaboration collection, which included an exclusive hoody and t-shirt sold out within one hour at the store and within 20 minutes online. The event had guests that included Chris Brown, Karreuche Tran, Theotis Beasley, Young L, Tinashe and many others.

HBK Skip "TU" feat Show Banga

HBK Skipper returns with another banger off his upcoming project 'Wet 2' entitled "TU." This track features Show Banga and it is sure to get you turned up! Click HERE to download the track!

Artistic Tuesday #15

Here is the fifteenth Artistic Tuesday post. Enjoy yourself! If you don't know what a Artistic Tuesday post is, check out all the info here. This is a short collection of some of Mindrelic's favorite shots from New York City. Check it out!

Wiz Khalifa "Remember You" feat The Weeknd

The video you have been waiting for is here! Wiz Khalifa and The Weeknd have released the video for "Remember You." Check it out and enjoy!

E-40 & Too Short “Ballin is Fun” feat B-Legit

Check out another music video off of the ‘History: Function Music & Mob Music’ project from E-40 and Too Short. This one is entitled “Ballin is Fun” and it features B-Legit! Make sure to buy the albums here!

Shantal Monique "Based Beauties"

Name: Shantal Monique
Nationality: Caucasian
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Current city: Tempe, AZ
Measurements: 32D-26-34
Website(s): Model Mayhem, Facebook & Twitter

Tell us about yourself. What’s your name? Where are you from?

My name is Shantal I am 23 years old and originally from Seattle, Washington.

Mike-Dash-E "You Got It"

Check out the newest video from Mike-Dash-E entitled "You Got It" starring Ms. Ashley Vee. Mike-Dash-E says that "this video is dedicated to all the girls who hold it down for they man!" Enjoy!

Thizzler On The Roof brings the Bay to Atlanta

Last month Thizzler brought the Bay Area out to Atlanta for a showcase and the Darkest Before Dawn release party at the A3C Hip Hop Festival! During the days they went all over ATL putting up stickers, passing out flyers and giving people the first ever hard copies of our Bay Report mixtapes. At night they got things rolling at the showcase which featured Roach Gigz, Iamsu & more! Make sure you download the Darkest Before Dawn album here.

Juicy J "Know Better" ft. Wiz Khalifa

Having been a week since dropping the track “Know Betta,” the Taylor Gang duo releases the visuals to the dark song that features a sample of the Weeknd. Here it is, "Know Better" from Juicy J and Wiz! Enjoy!

Pink Dolphin Holiday 2012 Lookbook

Check out the new lookbook for the Pink Dolphin Holiday 2012 Collection. As of what I can see this looks to be the best yet from Pink Dolphin. All of the gear seen below will Drop November 16th! Click below to see more from the lookbook, the full Lineup will be up next week!

Pink Dolphin Holiday 2012 Video

Check out the BTS of the Pink Dolphin Holiday 2012 Lookbook. This was Directed/Edited by Steven Moga Films! All of the gear see in the video will be available November 16th! Also the photographer Julian Edwardz! Enjoy!

Iamsu “$uzy 6 $peed" Mixtape

The new mixtape from IAMSU entitled ”$uzy 6 $peed” is available now via Live Mixtapes! The mixtape which is hosted by Pink Dolphin Clothing features Wiz Khalifa, Problem and multiple members from the HBK Gang not including tons of production by P-Lo and Iamsu himself! Spin says Iamsu is Best New Artist 2012 and The Fader sates, “IAMSU! asserts himself as a hip-hop tour de france with fluid, confident rhymes.” Don’t miss out! Click HERE to download!

Fuggin' Friday #60

Here is the sixtieth Fuggin' Friday feature. Enjoy! If you don't know what a Fuggin' Friday post is, check out all the info here.

The 1:Face Watch Campaign Looks to Cure Disease & More

Chicago-based product and branding firm Mirza Minds is looking to put an end to such atrocities as world hunger, breast cancer and AIDS – while also bringing water to rural communities in Rwanda, raising awareness about the environment and providing mammograms to women in need. The project, dubbed the 1:Face Watch, sells colorful timepieces with universal colors and in turn donates profits to reputable organizations like One Day’s Wages, Charity Water and the American Cancer Society.

Mac Miller "One Last Thing"

Check out the newest visual from Mac Miller entitled "One Last Thing." This is of course off the 'Blue Slide Park Anniversary Edition.' Watching Movies With The Sound Off Coming Soon!!! Enjoy!

Keyshia Cole “Trust and Believe”

Check out the newest video from Keyshia Cole entitled "Trust and Believe." It is a mini-movie for her latest record off the up coming album Woman to Woman which you can pre-order here. Enjoy!

The Weeknd "The Zone" featuring Drake

The Weeknd has unveiled the Drake-assisted track and resulting visuals for “The Zone” from his highly-regarded Thursday project! The self-directed clip finds the 22-year old crooner in an ominous warehouse setting accompanied by projected visuals of a radiant blonde in various states of undress. Drake lends his verse in the middle as opposed to at the end – marking a slight change in the arrangement from the original version. Enjoy!

Throwback Thursday #60

Since Audio Push dropped their newest mixtape yesterday entitled "Inland Empire" we needed to take them back for this weeks throwback! Make sure you download the new project in the sidebar. This is the video for "Up and Down" and this dropped September 2012. Enjoy!

Audio Push "Inland Empire" Mixtape

Audio Push has finally released their brand new mixtape entitled ‘Inland Empire.' The project was set to drop yesterday, but due to the election the rap duo decided to push it one day back. This mixtape has some great features from a bunch of artists along with some crazy production! Download the mixtape free HERE!

Kid Ink "Hell and Back Remix" feat Machine Gun Kelly

DJ Felli Fell and Young California fam Yesi Ortiz of Power 106 world premiered Kid Ink's new remix inside the New at Two on Power106 in Los Angeles yesterday! The track features Machine Gun Kelly so check it out via Ill Will and HotNewHipHop.com here.

YG "Like This" feat. Ty$ & Joe Moses

Check out the first leak entitled "Like This" off YG's upcoming mixtape 'Just Re'd Up 2' dropping this December! The track which features Ty$ & Joe Moses is available free for download HERE!

E-40 & Too Short “Slide Through” feat. Tyga

Today is the day!! The new double album History from E-40 & Too Short is officially available everywhere. Here’s the latest video featuring YMCMB’s California kid Tyga. check it out and buy the albums here! Enjoy!

Artistic Tuesday #14

Here is the fourteenth Artistic Tuesday post. Enjoy yourself! If you don't know what a Artistic Tuesday post is, check out all the info here. This is production footage from Mindrelic as he recently spent a little over a month hotel hopping in Manhattan (March 12th to April 29th) shooting time lapse. These clips were pulled from over an hours worth of footage!

Audio Push “Them N****s” feat Hit-Boy

California rap duo Audio Push, a rap group on Hit-Boy’s HS87 label will release their new project ‘Inland Empire’ tomorrow! To set everyone up for tomorrows drop, they give us “Them N****s,” a brand new track co-produced by Hit-Boy and Rey Reel! Download the track here!

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 package from Popular Demand! Continue below to see what they hooked us up with and more!

Packaging: The packaging from Popular Demad comes together with no faults. Everything you purchase comes to you individually wrapped in poly bags keeping it all extra secure, and right out the printer fresh. It 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!

Fuggin' Friday #59

Here is the fifty-ninth Fuggin' Friday feature. Enjoy! If you don't know what a Fuggin' Friday post is, check out all the info here.

The Philips Hue Light Bulb Gives Complete Control Over Home Lighting

In an attempt to maximize control over home lighting, Philips may have created one of the most complex LED light bulbs ever produced with the Hue. From your iPad or iPhone users can create light settings based on your favorite photos, choose from expert light recipes to help you relax or concentrate, and even set timers where the light gradually brightens over time, mimicking a peaceful sunrise. The above video highlights Hue in action, which is available now through the Apple Store.

Life & Rhymes: Kendrick Lamar Documentary

As you know, the “good kid, m.A.A.d city” album is dominating in all shapes and forms! The official numbers are in and Kendrick did 241k units in the first week! Just before the release, Google Play caught up with Kendrick Lamar to trace how a kid from Compton came up through the ranks to create one of the most anticipated albums of the year. It’s a raw, exclusive peek into the mind of hip-hop’s most compelling figure in 2012. Enjoy!

Pink Dolphin x $uzy 6 $peed

Iamsu’s upcoming project “$uzy 6 $peed” is still set to drop November 10th! Since “$uzy 6 $peed” is presented by Pink Dolphin they have created a collaboration exclusively for the project! As the flyer above states; there will be in store signings in Los Angeles at the Pink Dolphin Store on November 17th and at True SF the following day. There are only 72 limited pieces so make sure you get your hands on some gear while it lasts!

akaFRANK “Racist” (My D*ck Ain’t) Video

As the YouTube description states, “After putting an end to Racism in The Bay Area and leaving London forever changed after his epic performance, akaFRANK continues his crusade to end Racism once and for all with his brand new video!” Enjoy!

Lost Kats 2012 Fall Collection

Bobby Brackins’ clothing line, “Lost Kats” recently released their first collection of fall gear! The line features Lost Kats branded crewnecks, t-shirts, tank-tops and beanies in vibrant camo, leopard camo and more! Be sure to take a peak at the new website and then visit the online store to get yourself some gear!

#YoungCalifornia takes over TKE’s ‘Freaky Tales 2012′

Last Saturday night YoungCalifornia.com took over Sonoma State University at TKE’s Freaky Tales 2012! Dj Shabazz was in the mix, the night was hosted by Dj Amen of 106KMEL, and a special hour performance by the legend E-40! 1,700+ crazy Young California college students gone wild! Check it out!

Wiz Khalifa "The Tweak is Heavy"

Check out the newest video from Wiz Khalifa entitled "The Tweak is Heavy." If you haven't download "Cabin Fever 2" yet, you are slippin'. Download that here if you haven't! Enjoy!

Throwback Thursday #59

Kendrick Lamar's newest album "good kiDD M.A.A.D City" dropped last week and it has done incredible numbers! In honor of all the success this week's Throwback features Kendrick's "Cut You Off." This was I believe the first song I heard from Kendrick two years ago. Enjoy!

Snoop Lion "La La La"

Check out the newest video from Snoop Lion entitled "La La La." You can get the single on iTunes here! Enjoy!