Young Jeezy gets super-star assistance from Chris Brown along with West Coast General Kendrick Lamar & YG for the remix official remix of his single “R.I.P.” produced by DJ Mustard. Take a close listen HERE and enjoy!
It’s Good Friday so G.O.O.D Music signee Ryan McDermott re-connects with Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire for a brand new track entitled “Why.” Take a listen HERE and enjoy!
Media/Radio personality Diana Wehbe sat down for a long week of exclusive interviews inside a brand new concept for this year’s #SXSW called #TheMediaRoom. This exclusive is with Compton Rapper Problem. They talk “Like Whaaat,” his label, his growth on the West, the difference between his radio records and records that make HIM who HE is plus Problem does an acapella of “Like Whaaat.” Enjoy!
While out in Austin for SXSW, Problem sat down with Bootleg Kev to speak on the molly craze in Hip-Hop, the new California sound, League of Starz, his upcoming ‘Separation’ project with DJ Drama, the Diamond Lane gang, linking up with Wiz Khalifa, Nelly and more.
K. Roosevelt has a brand new hit for the world entitled “Do Me Now.” His recent ‘RoseGold‘ EP is still making it’s rounds and the HS87 family member isn’t looking on stopping! The feature on the track is none other than the HS87 leader Hit-Boy so make sure you take a listen to the track HERE and purchase it on iTunes! Enjoy!
It's yet again time for another 'WITBUM' aka What's in The Based Update's Mailbox! Who dosen't like getting mail, especially when its clothing? We got the newest gear from Pink Dolphin and as usual they hooked us up big time! So much that we will have two reviews, one on accessories and another on the gear itself. This review will focus on the Pink Dolphin accessories so continue below to see what we got!
Packaging: Pink Dolphin always has top of the line shipping! Not only is it priority mail which gets to you asap, but if you live in the greater Los Angeles area or California you will receive it even faster! Above and beyond the initial packaging, all of the gear and accessories were wrapped in their own poly bags and kept fresh to the max! Every line the quality increases so the last thing you will ever have to worry about is shipping with Pink Dolphin!
Check out the newest episode of Mac Miller & The Most Dope Family! In the latest episode of Mac’s reality series, his jazzy alter-ego Larry Lovestein is introduced! Take a look above and enjoy!
Check out the brand new video from IAMSU! entitled “Don’t Stop.” This track was produced by Sage The Gemini and the video was directed by Chris Simmons. This is off Su’s recent solo project “$uzy 6 $peed” which you can pick up here if you missed out. I believe this is where the ‘Million Dollar Afro’ concept was created. Enjoy!
Here is the thirty-first Artistic Tuesday post. Enjoy yourself! If you don't know what a Artistic Tuesday post is, check out all the info here. In 2011, the five times world champions Fred Fugen and Vince Reffett from Soul Flyers were invited to Melbourne to provide advanced 3D coaching to some of Australia's leading Skydive athlete talent. "Hopefully this video will give all that view it a different perspective of what skydiving can offer. Hopefully it will provoke some necessity to learn to fly in our wonderful three-dimensional environment- The Sky!" Enjoy!
Check out the official recap of SXSW 2013 with our #YoungCalifornia family DJ Amen, DJ Carisma, Abby De La Rosa, Yesi Ortiz & Dre Sinatra putting on for the West Coast out in Texas! With performances from Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Casey Veggies, Audio Push, K. Roosevelt & more, you already know it was a West Coast takeover. Also, catch guest appearances by IAMSU!, YG, Ty Dolla Sign and Bobby Brackins just to name a few. Shout out to BluntAssZiggy for all the footage. Enjoy!
Check out IAMSU! and P-Lo performing “Slow Down” and “Goin’ Up” LIVE at The Fader Fort at SWSX! Stay tuned for more HBK Gang footage coming soon! Enjoy!
After dropping one of the top albums of 2013 thus far, taking over the radio airwaves, shutting down SXSW & any club they roll threw, Problem and IAMSU! are two of the most-talked about solo artists in the game right now and they are bringing a live show to a city near you! The first show of the tour kicks off on April 12th in Portland and will include dates in Seattle, Northern and Southern California, Phoenix, and New York. Get your tickets HERE and go HERE to see more!
Go behind the scenes with Wiz Khalifa on the set of the “Bout Me” music video shoot featuring Problem & IAMSU! You already know this video is set to be as big as the song is with Taylor Gang, HBK Gang and Diamond Lane all combined into one video….. Crazy! Take a look at the video above and get yourself ready for the official video dropping soon! Enjoy!
Check out the new visual from 50 Cent and Kendrick Lamar for "We Up." Make sure you purchase the single on iTunes now and stay tuned for 'Street King Immortal' which is slated to drop in a few months! Enjoy!
Check out a new Vlog from Pink Dolphin Clothing as they travel to Europe for the Bread & Butter trade-show in Berlin! In the video you can follow the crew around and see some previews of upcoming gear dropping this summer. Make sure you get some gear from the newest Spring Line HERE. Enjoy!
DJ ill Will is back with the 7th Volume of the “HNHH Originals” series! This time around he has recruited Tha Alumni & RCA’s Kid Ink to go in over a monstrous Cardiak Flatline beat! Take a listen to “Gassed Up” HERE and make sure you download the track HERE. Enjoy!
Check out a brand new track from Tyga’s ‘Hotel California’ album dropping April 9th! The track is entitled “Fuck For The Road” and it features Chris Brown. The track is about relationships gone wrong, but before cutting things off for good, one more time together for old time’s sake would benefit both parties involved. Take a listen HERE and enjoy!
#YoungCalifornia is excited to present the brand new NCS Mixtape! This volume is of course with and hosted by none other than Young California, Fresno and B95′s own DJ Kay Rich and Young Jizzo! This FREE mixtape brings together the best music from Northern, Southern, and Central California all mixed into one! Make sure you download the mixtape HERE and turn the volume all the way up! Enjoy!
While in NYC, TDE heads to a late night studio session for ScHoolboy Q’s upcoming album ‘OxyMoron’ where TDE CEO ‘TopDawg’ happens to surprise Kendrick with a verse from Jay-Z on the official “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe” Remix. Cameras were on hand to capture his reaction to the first listen. Enjoy!
Check out a brand new released track from Kid Ink originally intended for the lead in of his ‘Rocketshipshawty’ mixtape. In the end, Machine Gun Kelly bought beat from the producer for his ‘Lace Up’ album, which it appeared on. Take a listen HERE and stay tuned for his RCA debut album dropping later this year. Enjoy!
As you have seen over the last week, Kendrick Lamar and the TDE crew took over at SXSW this year! This time the performance was at ‘The ILLMORE,’ The video footage is shot in an old school VHS theme and prior to the performance they captured an interview with Kendrick! Check out all of it HERE! Enjoy!
Sage The Gemini and IAMSU! have finally dropped the highly anticipated video for the anthem “Gas Pedal.” I know you all imagined what the video would look like and now you can let your imagination come to life with this dope visual directed by Suj. Furthermore, make sure you pick up the track via iTunes HERE! Enjoy and make sure you put this on repeat!
Check out Justin Timberlake's newest video entitled "Mirrors” in celebration of the release of his The 20/20 Experience album. The album is available now, and lets just say you are missing out if you don't have it! Enjoy!
Check out the newest episode of Mac Miller & The Most Dope Family! In this episode you can get a small preview of the Pharrell Williams-produced track from Mac’s upcoming Watching Movies With The Sound Off. Enjoy!
This time around Abby De La Rosa catches up with Young California & Compton’s very own Problem inside “The Rose Delivery” series. In the video above you can learn about Problem getting into the music industry, Million Dollar Afro, studio sessions, upcoming projects he’s working on, League of Starz, Diamond Lane, the Like Whaaat music video & more! Enjoy!
Check out the brand new visuals from Khleo Thomas and Chris Batson’s 'AEF' (After Everything Fades) project. This video is entitled "Ride" and you can peep it above. Enjoy!
You have heard it on the radio from the Bay to LA, it’s on repeat at every club, and it surly is one of your favorite tracks! Now, we can introduce you to the official visual for Problem’s hit single “Like Whaaat” which takes you all over Los Angeles, Compton & Inglewood! The track features fellow Diamond Lane member Bad Lucc, and throughout the visual you can see cameos from too many heads to name. Whaaaaat!!
The newest mixtape from Jay Ant has just dropped via Live Mixtapes and Mick Boogie! Click HERE to download the newest 16-track project entitled ‘Blue Money’ which features artists like IAMSU!, Kool John, 1-O.A.K, Dave Steezy & more! To close it out, the production on the project is from The Invasion, Trakademicks and Jay Ant himself. Don’t miss out on this! Enjoy!
Check out a brand new track from IAMSU! entitled “Ferrari” produced by Traxamillion. You already know this kind of Bay Area combination is deadly so take a listen to the track HERE and enjoy! If you have missed out on Su’s recent projects “Suzy 6 Speed” and “Million Dollar Afro” you are missing out, so make sure you get on that!
Ryan McDermott continues to drop new music from his upcoming mixtape, and this time he has released “No Se” which is set to be an interlude on the project. Furthermore, make sure you stay aware of his upcoming full-length project dropping soon along with more tracks and videos for the project as well. Take a listen HERE!
Tyga has released the second episode in his ‘A Kings Life’ series documenting his process for his “Last Kings” clothing line. In this episode you see Tyga in Las Vegas for the Magic Convention as he interacts with fans and promotes his apparel with a bunch of famous cameos. Also you get to see some behind-the-scenes of one of his upcoming videos and some concert footage! Enjoy!
Check out another, actually better look from Schoolboy Q bringing out Kendrick Lamar for a special performance of “Backseat Freestyle” at Converse’s Fader Fort Showcase at SXSW in Austin, TX. Take a look at it above and enjoy!
Just the other day Power 106 had T. Mills on the Liftoff show and twitter went crazy about it! His newest single’Loud’ is everywhere so T. Mills and the crew make a music video before the official one drops!
Yesterday at SXSW 2013 Problem & Bad Lucc took the stage to perform “Like Whaaat” at Nice Kicks Pool Party. Above you can check out the clip and as you can see on stage, Trae Tha Truth and some of the Taylor Gang family joined them. Enjoy!
The Popular Demand Spring release features bold new designs and a clean aesthetic. Along with Spring 1′s new Cheetah Fade and Rose Fade shirts with matching satin bandanas, the brand introduces new Croc and Snakeskin Fade shirts, multiple colorways of the P Stripe shirts, the Snakeskin Kiss tee and the Camo “Popular” Snapback with a sleek leather brim. The Spring 2 collection is available starting today at Popular Demand’s online store! Check out more of the line after the jump!
Check out a brand new video where Problem introduces the L-Gang aka the Diamond Lane Music Group! Problem narrates the movement happening with the West Coast and LA along with the intros for Bird, Pun and Bad Lucc. This also serves as a behind-the-scenes video for Problem’s “Like Whaaat” music video which is dropping this Monday! Cameos include Young California’s own DJ Carisma along with Ab-Soul, Tank, League Of Starz & more!
The Popular Demand Spring release features bold new designs and a clean aesthetic. Along with Spring 1′s new Cheetah Fade and Rose Fade shirts with matching satin bandanas, the brand introduces new Croc and Snakeskin Fade shirts, multiple colorways of the P Stripe shirts, the Snakeskin Kiss tee and the Camo “Popular” Snapback with a sleek leather brim. The Spring 2 collection is available starting today at Popular Demand’s online store!
Watch a Hangout On-Air with hip hop’s biggest newcomer, Kendrick Lamar recorded live from SXSW in Austin, Texas. Check it out and watch as he opens up to fans about how a kid from Compton came up through the ranks to create one of 2012′s most acclaimed albums, ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city.’ Enjoy!
Hit-Boy has officially released the stream, not download of the full-length compilation album entitled ‘All I’ve Ever Dreamed Of.’ Along with his HS87 artists Audio Push and K. Roosevelt the album features special guest features from artists like from Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, ScHoolboy Q, Common, Method Man, Juicy J & more! Make sure you stream the album HERE and stay tuned for the official release next week!
It's yet again time for another 'WITBUM' aka What's in The Based Update's Mailbox! We got an incredible package from Incipio! So much that the reviews from this box will flow through the next two months. We are excited to push into gadget reviews and Incipio is giving us that chance! Make sure you check out what we got and learn more about the brand below!
Packaging:The packaging from Incipio when it comes to the case holding the phone case was retail ready! There is see-through plastic so you can see what is inside the box and then to open it you have to pull down a tab and then lift to release it. Everything is secure, protected and the design itself outside of the case is unique and it stands out from the crowd. Outside of the case, the box with all the items in it was delivered via UPS, so after you purchase this you already know it will be right at your door!
Mac Miller talks about his new upcoming album Watching Movies with the sound off, he shares with us it's his most personal album and he tells us why. We also got his fans sharing why they love Mac Miller and more.
Here is the thirtieth Artistic Tuesday post. Enjoy yourself! If you don't know what a Artistic Tuesday post is, check out all the info here. Take a look at a project entitled "Terra Sacra Time Lapses." This video is an around-the-world time lapse journey celebrating our Sacred Earth. Six years in the making... seven continents... 24 countries. Enjoy!
In Part 2 of Pink Dolphin’s Spring lineup the brand has released an array of tee’s, crewnecks and sweatshirts with graphics that range from a new look on the promo logo, a legendary flip on the California Republic, tidal waves & more! Also in the line-up are the Ghost Buttonup & Cross Buttonup perfect for spring weather not even including the gold plated chain, swede belt and socks to go with it. Everything below will be released March 15th at midnight EST.
Check out a bonus track from Problem and IAMSU’s deluxe edition of their recent mixtape ”Million Dollar Afro.” If you haven’t downloaded the mixtape you are missing out because this is still on repeat from the Bay all the way to LA! This version is available on iTunes and you can take a listen HERE! Enjoy!
Check out a brand new track from Mann entitled “Peace Life.” The track promotes conscious evolution, a non-sectarian society, anti- violence, global and environmental awareness , self-determination, social justice, love, compassion in action, going beyond religious fundamentals, spiritual culture. Take a listen HERE and enjoy!
MTV named Kendrick Lamar the #1 “Hottest MC In The Game” and just after that K. Dot is sat down with RapFix’s Sway who surprised him with the announcement! After that, the two discussed the past year he had with all of the success that came with it. Check out the video HERE or click the picture above via MTV and enjoy!
Check out the brand new video from Kool John entitled “Shit Talker” featuring Skipper, F.L.I.P & P-Lo! This track is off Kool John’s recent “Peace, Love & Shmoplife” project, so if you haven’t downloaded that, do so HERE. Take a peek above and enjoy!
K-Dot earned the #1 spot in a unanimous decision, it was Kendrick’s artistry and commercial appeal that helped him earn the title. Lyrically, Lamar is an expert spitter who weaves complex rhyme patterns around soul-drenched beats, with as unique a style as rap has seen in years. And while verbal depth isn’t usually a marker for rap success, the Compton rapper moved major units when he dropped his debut album, ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city.’ Read more and see the video via MTV HERE. Enjoy!
Check out the newest video from Audio Push and Hit-Boy entitled “Them Ni**as” off of the upcoming HS87 compilation ‘All I’ve Ever Dream Of’ project which drops Tuesday! This is one of my favorite tracks from Audio Push and the visual doesn’t disappoint! Enjoy!
Check out the newest video from Damey entitled “Tru Story.” The video was directed by Adrian Per and the track was produced by DreemTeem, so take a look and listen above! Enjoy!
Check out the second episode of Mac Miller & The Most Dope Family's television series! Party like there is no tomorrow and with Armageddon around the corner, Mac and his Most Dope family plan an all out party just encase if it’s there last. Peep it and enjoy!
Just above you can check out the very first Vlog of Miguel’s “Kaleidoscope Dream Experience!” In the video he gives us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at his preparations for one of his past shows with little to no rehearsal before he got things started. Enjoy!
After listening to T. Mills newest track Loud of the last few days I figured we needed to throw him up for the Throwback Thursday video of the day! Here is T. Mills "Vans On" which released January of 2012! Enjoy!
Check out a brand new track from T. Mills entitled “Loud.” This comes at a perfect time because in just a weeks he will be on his highly anticipated tour with Boston’s Boy Sammy Adams! Make sure you get yourself some tickets HERE, Take a listen below and get the track HERE. Enjoy!
Here is the twenty-ninth Artistic Tuesday post. Enjoy yourself! If you don't know what a Artistic Tuesday post is, check out all the info here. Take a look at a project entitled "New York Rework" directed by Sébastien Desmedt. Enjoy!
The Young California hosted Popular Demand 1-Year Anniversary party is in the history books and people are still calling it the party of the year! The DJ’s included Dre Sinatra, DJ Mustard, DJ Skee and Don Cannon while the club was filled with a stars that included YG, Sanaa Lathan, Clyde Carson, professional athletes Devin Ebanks, Sidney Rice, Darrius Heyward-Bey & surprise guests Chris Brown and Rihanna. Check out the exclusive video above to see what you missed or if you were there, what you lived!
Check out the official Alex Naxari directed video above for Kid Ink’s hit single “Bad Ass.” The track features Meek Mill and Wale in warehouse on fire along with some firefighting females to put out the fire! Officially this track is off his upcoming debut studio album due out later this year so make sure you pick up the track HERE if you haven’t. Enjoy!
Not that long ago The Starting Six headlined at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, California! Now you have to check out the the six going ham with special guest Sage The Gemini! Big shout-out to everyone that came out and partied with the six, it looked like a Young California party! Enjoy!
Ryan McDermott is back with a brand new track to follow-up his “Paradise” release under G.O.O.D. Music! This time Ryan has linked up with Hit-Boy for a track entitled “Joy.” Take a listen to the track below and stay tuned for his new album! Enjoy!
Check out the brand new video from IAMSU! entitled “Jennifer Anistom.” This track was produced by P-Lo and this was off SU’s recent solo project “$uzy 6 $peed” which you can pick up here. Stay tuned for Kilt 2 coming soon! This video was directed by HBK Gadget. Enjoy!
In celebration of Popular Demand’s 1 Year Anniversary, the brand has released six designs and two hats completely dipped in gold! The designs include; Cheetah Flag, Cheetah Bones, Cheetah Kiss, LAPD and the ever-original Popular logo. This drop is limited so make sure you pick up yourself some gear HERE.
