Behind The Scenes: Tyga Feat. Rick Ross '187'

Check out some behind the scenes footage of Tyga and Rick Ross shooting the '187' video. Explosions, Gun-Shots & some crazy visuals! This video is going to be dope! Make sure you check back in for the official release of the video. Enjoy!

Throwback Thursday #67

To close out the month of January we have the classic from Bruno Mars, "Grenade." Outside of this crazy rap/hip-hop world Bruno is definitely one of my favorite artists! Unorthodox Jukebox was a complete success and I am looking forward to the next album! Enjoy!

Radii Footwear: Simple "Animal Style"

The Simple “Animal Style” colorway from Radii Footwear is available now! The shoe is black wax polished leather with leopard print, dubbed “Animal Style”. This shoe is one of the more popular styles Radii has and is good for a subtle impression without being all in your face. This is being released in conjunction with their IMKing second edition collab which will round out the “Animal Style pack”. You can purchase them HERE & make sure you do before they sell out. Check out more images of the kicks HERE.

Hopsin x Montreality: In-Depth Interview

Check out Hopsin sitting down with Montreality for a deep-in depth interview. The Funk Volume front-man speaks on his acting days, the key to success, video games cartoons, what a collab with Marshall would sound like, his upcoming Knock Madness album & more. Really cool and in depth interview to learn more about the mind of Hopsin. Enjoy!

The Hundreds 2013 Spring Collection

Following the winter apocalypse theme, The Hundreds drop their spring 2013 collection into an exploration of rebirth, reworking camouflage prints with asphalt colorways and forest decay designs on denim sets. This collection displays seasonally appropriate themes & colors in the workman jacket, pullover crew neck, striped crew neck & more . Check out more pictures HERE.

YG x Pink Dolphin In-Store Mixtape Release

Check out the video of YG’s official mixtape release/signing inside the Pink Dolphin flagship store on Fairfax in Los Angeles. The line of fans reached around the block! Check out the video above! Enjoy!

MGK "La La La"

Check out the brand new video from MGK entitled "La La La" from his debut effort "Lace Up," which is out now. Take a peek above and enjoy!

Artistic Tuesday #24

Within Two Worlds from Goldpaint Photography on Vimeo.

Here is the twenty-fourth Artistic Tuesday post. Enjoy yourself! If you don't know what a Artistic Tuesday post is, check out all the info here. "Within Two Worlds depicts an alternate perspective by giving us the illusion of times movement, signifying a beginning and end within a world of constant contradiction. It appears you are traveling in the midst of a dream, half-sleeping, half-waking, and touching the arch connecting heaven and earth." Enjoy!

Kid Ink Performs His Hits with MGK & YG in Los Angeles

Check out a behind the scenes look into Kid Ink’s Sold Out show at the Key Club in his hometown Los Angeles. Kid Ink performs an hour of his hits including his new single “Bad Ass” feat Meek Mill & Wale and brings out Cleveland’s MGK for the “Hell & Back Remix” and fellow hometown rising star YG to perform “What They Doin.” Enjoy!

Tyga “Molly” feat. Wiz Khalifa & Mally Mall

To start the week of Tyga has dropped a brand new track entitled “Molly” featuring Wiz Khalifa and Mally Mall. Download the track HERE & stay tuned for his project ”Hotel California” dropping March 26th! Enjoy!

Kendrick Lamar’s Saturday Night Live Debut

Last night Kendrick Lamar made his Saturday Night Live debut by performing “Swimming Pools (Drank)” with a full band behind him! You already checked out the short with The Lonely Island & Adam Levine, now enjoy K-Dot doing what he does best! Above it the video for “Swimming Pools,” and after the jump he returns to perform “Poetic Justice.” Enjoy & congrats to Kendrick Lamar once again!

SNL Short: The Lonely Island “YOLO” feat. Adam Levine & Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar had another big moment last night when he made his debut on Saturday Night Live. He took the stage to perform his hit single “Swimming Pools (Drank)” with a full live band behind him & later he performed”Poetic Justice.” But, before you watch all of that check out the short skit that Kendrick was apart of with The Lonely Island & Adam Levine. Enjoy!

What's in The Based Update's Mailbox ft. Elago Slim Fit

We got something brand new for our 'WITBUM' feature aka What's in The Based Update's Mailbox! Who doesn't like getting mail, especially when its a gadget accessory? This time we have the S5 Series Case Slim Fit for the iPhone 5 from Elago! Continue below to see what we got and more on it!

Packaging: The packaging & shipping from Elago was super fast and secure via USPS! Inside the poly wrapping was the product which was displayed perfectly inside the plastic packaging! Elago's packaging and presentation was perfect!

Fuggin' Friday #66

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

Funk Volume 2013 #FV2013 Video

Hopsin’s Funk Volume label have kicked off 2013 with a brand new music video and track entitled “Funk Volume 2013.” The video above has Hopsin featuring Dizzy Wright, Jarren Benton, SwizZz & DJ Hoppa! If the track wasn’t enough, the visual for it after the jump that plays out like a horror film co-directed and edited by Hopsin and George Orozco! Enjoy!

Ne-Yo "Let Me Love You" Remix feat. French Montana

Check out the brand new music video from Ne-Yo performing 'Let Me Love You' (Until You Learn To Love Yourself) Remix featuring French Montana! This is still a hit! Enjoy!

IAMSU! “F*ckin’ Problems” Paystyle

Check out the IAMSU! freestyle over A$AP Rocky’s gold-selling single “F*uckin’ Problems.” IAMSU! has had a hell of year and he isn’t slowing down in 2013 which is why he is currently featured as one of the candidates for the 2013 XXL freshman cover bid. Make sure you vote for him HERE & check out the track HERE!

Kendrick Lamar at Hammersmith Apollo

Catch Kendrick Lamar performing live at the Hammersmith Apollo in London above to a sold out 5,000 strong crowd as part of the ‘Good kid, m.A.A.d city’ World Tour. In the video Kendrick narrates over the piece and describes how he gets the crowd going and more. Another really cool piece for K-Dot, make sure you tune in for his live performance on SNL Saturday night!

Throwback Thursday #66

Sitting on top of last weeks Throwback Thursday we have Eminem at it again with another crazy hit that poured in over 500 million views on YouTube. It's "Love the Way you Lie" with Rihanna, so get to it above! Enjoy!

Reebok Classic Signature: T-Raww Commercial

Tyga officially introducing the launch of the first collection that celebrates the sneaker collaboration from Reebok Classic and hip hop star, Tyga. A limited number of Reebok Classic Signature T-Raww’s will be available online HERE. Tyga’s sophomore album, ‘Hotel California’ drops March 26!

Artistic Tuesday #23

Here is the twenty-third Artistic Tuesday post. Enjoy yourself! If you don't know what a Artistic Tuesday post is, check out all the info here. This short video is called EXISTENCE by Michael Shainblum. The video is a statement not only about time and progression, but also a statement about the world we have created for ourselves. The basis of the video contrasts the two extremes of life itself: the urban metropolis, and the beauty outside the city. Enjoy!

Terrace Martin: Making of Kendrick Lamar’s “Real” Episode 2

In the video above Terrace Martin gives us another look at the breakdown of Kendrick’s ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’ track, “Real.” Terrace speaks on the non-rap aspects of the song, what went into its creation & more. If you missed part one, check it out HERE. Enjoy!

Omarion "Admire" feat. Problem and Tank

Check out Omarion’s latest visual off his newest mixtape “Care Package” entitled ‘Admire’ featuring Problem & Tank. The video was shot in a strip club so you know what to expect, furthermore the video was directed by Top Shelf Jr. Enjoy!

YG “Just Re’d Up 2″ Mixtape

The brand new mixtape from YG is here! He has officially delived the 2nd installment to his “Just Re’d Up” series hosted by DJ ill Will & produced by DJ Mustard. The mixtape features Young Jeezy, Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, Young Scooter, Dom Kennedy, Nipsey Hussle & more! Now with out further adieu, download “Just Re’d Up 2″ HERE. Enjoy!

YG "You Broke" feat. Nipsey Hussle

You heard the drop on Big Boys Neighborhood just a few days ago and now the official video for the track is out now! If this is the first time you have heard the song, here is “You Broke” by YG featuring Nipsey Hussle! YG’s new project ‘Just Re’d Up 2′ drops later today, so make sure to tune back in. Enjoy!

Fuggin' Friday #65

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

The Pirate Bay Documentary Trailer

Founded in Sweden in 2003 as a search engine to facilitate file sharing via BitTorrent, The Pirate Bay quickly grew into the go-to website for illegal file sharing in the post-Napster download world. Ultimately, the site’s founders were put on trial in Sweden and found guilty of facilitating the downloading of copyrighted material – resulting in short-term prison sentences, fines of more than $3.5 million USD, and the subsequent blocking of The Pirate Bay’s ISPs in countries around the world.

Wiz Khalifa "100 Bottles"

Check out the newest video from Wiz Khalifa entitled "100 Bottles" of his recent mixtape 'Cabin Fever 2.' It's a quick track and video, but you will enjoy it! Why? Because it's Wiz.... turn it up!

Tyga "Dope" feat. Rick Ross

Check out a brand new visual from Tyga and Rick Ross entitled "Dope." This track was previously known as ’187′ and is off his upcoming album 'Hotel California.' Enjoy!

Black Scale “Silence is Illegal” Lookbook

Black Scale is back at it again with another dark styled and put together lookbook, this time it’s entitled “Silence is Illegal.” There is little known about the specifics or release date of this line, but from the pictures they released you can see some new caps with the words “SILENCE” and “ILLEGAL.” Even more you can see a scarf wrapped around the models’ faces with Black Scale logos and symbols. Even though it’s simple, the pictures came out perfect, at least in my opinion. Be sure to check back for additional details and hopefully more pictures. Check out the other pictures below.

Tyga x Game “Switch Lanes”

Check out the newest visual from Tyga and the Game entitled “Switch Lanes.” In the video like the behind the scenes suggested, catch them drag racing in the streets of the city of Los Angeles! Tyga and Game put the pedal to the medal so buckle up and enjoy the video!

Throwback Thursday #65

Sticking with classics, this time around we have Eminem's "Not Afraid" for this weeks Throwback! Every time Eminem wants to come out with a new track it takes over the world and this is just one example of dozens of tracks that have done so! Enjoy!

Heart Break Gangland: Season 2 Episode 2

Check out the newest episode of Heart Break Gangland aka what’s been going on with the HBK Gang! In the video above you can catch the HBK Gang bowling with me and the Young California team at the Kingpin Disco Tournament, chillin’, video shoots, radio interviews, show rehearsals, photoshoots & more! Enjoy!

Boost Mobile Presents: Be Heard Sessions with Kid Ink

Boost Mobile Presents: Be Heard Sessions with Tha Alumni Music Group recording artist Kid Ink! In this episode, Kid Ink tells the story about how he started off as a producer and then transitioned to writing songs to his own productions. He also tells us how his friends and family kept him motivated to keep putting in work. Then at the end, watch him end the session with an freestyle! Enjoy!

Ab-Soul “ILLuminate” feat. Kendrick Lamar

Check out the newest visual from Ab-Soul entitled “ILLuminate” off his recent project ‘Control System‘ featuring Kendrick Lamar. The visual was directed by Fredo Tovar and Scott Fleishman. Enjoy!

Artistic Tuesday #22

Here is the twenty-second Artistic Tuesday post. Enjoy yourself! If you don't know what a Artistic Tuesday post is, check out all the info here. This is entitled "Canary sky" and I would give you more information on it, but it is all in another language! It was put together by Daniel López! Enjoy!

Kool John “Peace, Love & Shmoplife” Mixtape

Kool John is back with a brand new mixtape for all you shmop-heads out there! As you can see from the title ”Peace, Love & Shmoplife” Kool John has a dream of exactly that! Moving forward, make sure you check out all the videos that go along with this project if you haven’t. Finally, download the mixtape HERE! Enjoy!

Prince Sole “Pre Occasion Party” Mixtape

San Jose artist Prince Sole has dropped his newest mixtape entitled “Pre-Occassion” hosted by DJ Cos The Kid! The mixtape features 10-tracks from up and coming West Coast artists that have been in rotation this last year. This project is a warm up for his big mixtape dropping next month entitled “No Occasion Needed.” Download this project HERE. Enjoy!

Sierra Rene "Based Beauties"

Name: Sierra Rene
Nationality: Greek and Italian
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Measurements: 32D-25-36
Website(s): Twitter, Facebook

Problem Performs Live At Yesi Ortiz Birthday Bash

Check out footage of Problem & Bad Lucc performing live at Yesi Ortiz of Power 106 Birthday Party at The Belasco last Friday! You already know & can see that Young California was in the building with DJ Carisma on the 1′s and 2′s! Stay tuned for more footage coming soon! Enjoy!

Justin Timberlake x Jay-Z “Suit & Tie”

After a seven year hiatus, Justin Timberlake is back with a new single featuring Jay-Z. Apparently, this collaboration’s been years in the making. His upcoming album The 20/20 Experience will be entirely produced by Timbaland. Go HERE to listen and download!

Roach Gigz “Full Time Job”

Roach Gigz has dropped a brand new track on the top of 49ers playoff win yesterday! The track is entitled “Full Time Job” and as Roach would like to state “Restraining oneself from engaging in sexual intercourse with promiscuous women is similar to full time employment.” Take a listen to the song HERE!

T. Mills “Right Song”

Check out the newest track from T. Mills entitled “Right Song” which was produced by Ned Cameron & Today. This isn’t off his most recent project ‘Thrillionaire,” but this will probably be on his next project! Check out the track here! Enjoy!

Pink Dolphin "Woodgrain Collection" Lookbook & Video

Pink Dolphin is at it again with another brand new line! This isn’t the Spring Line for 2013 which is just around the corner, this is the Woodgrain Collection! This collection is self titled so you don’t need a description on the gear & all of this will be available January 16th at Midnight Est (9pm Pst). Check out pictures from the look book & a video below!

Fuggin' Friday #64

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

Beyoncé Named “Hottest Woman of the 21st Century” by GQ for 2013 February Issue

It’s one thing to take home the crown of “hottest woman” for a year. It’s something quite different to stake your claim to an entire century. But such is the case with Beyoncé – having recently been bathed in that distinction when GQ named her the “Queen B” for the 21st century. Having already been privy to her forthcoming cover, images are now available for the entire photoshoot with notable shutterbug Terry Richardson!

Throwback Thursday #64

For this Throwback Thursday we are going back to "Forever" by Drake featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne, & Eminem! You couldn't go a day without hearing this song twice and if you are an athlete you know that this was being played at every basketball game and still occasionally does! Enjoy!

Machine Gun Kelly "Ratchet"

Right when the day could get any more "Ratchet" with the new track from MGK.... the video has dropped as well! You already know what you can expect in the video, so for all the guys out there that love ratchets.... Enjoy!

Machine Gun Kelly "Ratchet"

MGK fills up the features with up-and-coming rappers from his hometown: feat. Ray Jr, E-V, Tezo, Dub-O, JP, Pooh Gutta for the first leak off E-V’s 'I’m From Cleveland Vol. 3' mixtape which is coming soon! Take a listen to the track HERE! Enjoy!

Childish Gambino “L.E.S.”

Even though the artist, Donald Glover isn’t shown, it looks like we get a few random nights in Lower East Side from his P.O.V. Dope song, doper visuals. Enjoy!

Artistic Tuesday #21

Here is the twenty-first Artistic Tuesday post. Enjoy yourself! If you don't know what a Artistic Tuesday post is, check out all the info here. Shot over the past year while Sean Stiegemeier was traveling, he had never really done any time-lapse before this, so it was fun to learn. With that you have the Untitled/Dark Divider with numerous locations that include: Prague, Japan, Banff, Utah, Oregon, California, and more. Enjoy!

The L.A. Leakers “2013 Draft Picks” Mixtape

The L.A. Leakers have just released their ’2013 Draft Picks’ mixtape featuring a bunch of unreleased music and freestyles! Including among and in between those from artists like Problem, Kid Ink, Clyde Carson, Audio Push, Pac Div, Loverance, Glasses Malone & production from League Of Starz & DJ Mustard! Download the mixtape HERE! Enjoy!

Hit-Boy “Brake Lights”

Check out Hit-Boy’s fourth video off his most recent project ‘HITstory’ entitled “Brake Lights.” The dope visual was put together directed by Travi$ Scott and you can check it out above! Enjoy!

Roach Gigz x Berner New Years Eve “A Night I Don’t Remember”

Check out Roach Gigz ringing in the new year with Berner and all of his fans at the Catalyst in Santa Cruz just a few days ago. The video is rightfully entitled ”A Night I Don’t Remember” and you can check out why in the video above! Enjoy this goombas!

Akon "Dirty Work" feat Wiz Khalifa

Konvict Muzik’s own Akon recruits the Taylor Gang leader, Wiz Khalifa for the said-to-be first single from his oft-delayed Stadium album! Check it out!

BTS of Jonn Hart "Who Booty" (Remix) feat French Montana

Today Jonn Hart dropped the behind the scenes for the video of his French Montana remix to the smash single Who Booty shot in New York for Epic Records by Alex Nazari. Enjoy!

Kid Ink "Bad Ass" feat Meek Mill & Wale

Kid Ink stopped by Power106 in LA last night to premiere his new record featuring Meek Mill and Wale as well as make the official announcement that his deal with RCA is now public. Congrats to Kid and The Alumi team for continuing to drop new content and building the brand. Check out the new track here.

Roach Gigz “Sick American”

Check out the newest video from Roach Gigz entitled "Sick American." The visual is dope so you need to check it out Goombas! Enjoy!

Tyga “Australia Tour Recap”

Check out the official video for Tyga’s “Australia Tour Recap” above! In the video you can catch Tyga live on the tour in Brisbane, Melbourne & Perth not including backstage footage, studio footage and more T-Rawww!!

Miguel’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert

Backed by guitarist Dru DeCaro, Miguel performs a melody of “Do You,” “The Thrill” and “Adorn” as part of NPR‘s Tiny Desk Concert series. Take a look above & Enjoy!

Decoded: Kendrick Lamar “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst”

One of the most personal and poignant songs on Kendrick Lamar’s debut album “Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City” is the track “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst.” Above K-Dot breaks down the track and tells the story behind the song. Enjoy!

Tyga x Game “Switch Lanes” Behind The Scenes

Check out some official behind the scenes footage from the Tyga x Game “Switch Lanes” video! As you can see from the video above both Tyga and Game shut the streets of L.A. down to shoot the video off Tyga’s ‘Well Done 3′ mixtape. Stay tuned for the official video!

Snoop Dogg "That’s My Work" feat Tha Dogg Pound

Check out the newest song and videom from the GGOD compilation, That's My Work featuring Tha Dogg Pound! The single available for download here. Enjoy!

Flip Major “I Do This”

To start of the New Year of 2013 Flip Major has dropped a brand new Christmas themed visual from his upcoming project ‘Roll Up 2.’ The track is entitled “I Do This” and it was shot & directed by Eddie Terriquez. Enjoy!

Kool John "Ya Bitch"

Check out the newest video from Kool John entitled "Ya Bitch" featuring a bunch of artists that include HBK Skipper, F.L.I.P, Louie G The Don, Dave Steezy & Christiamentalz. Take a peek at the video about & enjoy!