Dj Amen & Dj Carisma decide to kick off the holiday weekend with another #YoungCalifornia world premiere! This time with the ATL’s flaming hot up and coming R&B star August Alsina featuring the West Coast’s go to spitters IAMSU and Problem! Download this one immediately for the free HERE and we forgot to mention! It’s Mustard on the beat hoe!
Just a week ago #YoungCalifornia co-presented The Trap! Artists Schoolboy Q, Dom Kennedy, Casey Veggies, Ab-Soul & YG all graced the stage live inside the Belasco Theater in downtown LA and as you can see above you definitely missed out if you weren’t there! Our Young California family DJ Carisma, Dre Sinatra and Abby De La Rosa really held it down for the team so an extra shout out goes to them! Peep what went down above, stay tuned for more and enjoy!
Check out the brand new visual and track from Audio Push entitled “Shine.” Officially this is off their upcoming project ‘Come As You Are’ set to drop September 9th. Currently on tour with Lil Wayne so until then stay tuned for their new project by checking out the Friday themed video above directed by Nem Perez. Enjoy!
The rapper sets the record straight on “Chelsea Lately” about what he meant by a controversial verse in Big Sean’s “Control.” Kendrick is probably getting sick of this fast, but everyone wants to know what he thinks! Take a look above and enjoy!
J.J. Abrams and his Bad Robot productions company have released a teaser trailer to a mystery project titled ‘Strangers.’ It starts with a man in restraints stumbling to his feet after being washed up ashore, the narrator describes “This is what happens: men become lost; men vanish; men are erased and reborn.” We are all wondering what this will be, but for now whatever it is… it has our attention!
Today we get the another look at a track you should already know! About two months have passed since Ty Dolla $ign released his ‘Beach House 2′ mixtape and today the he returns with an updated version of “Paraniod.” The original featured Joe Moses, but now you get the extra vocals from B.o.B to form the official single. Production is still from DJ Mustard and you can listen to the track here! Enjoy!
Check out the brand new track from Jonn Hart entitled “Twerk.” You already know that his trend has gone beyond mainstream so in order to match it, this track below is an energetic party joint geared for those who of course….. twerk. The track was produced by AstroKnottsMusic and you can take a listen HERE. Enjoy!
Today is R&B artist Jonn Hart’s birthday so in honor of that he decided to treat the world with a visual for his single “Slip N Slide.” This is definitely a smooth track and now you get a great visual to go along with it from Mike Ho! You know what the track is about so you know to expect from the video… Jonn Hart and a whole bunch of barley dressed beautiful women. Enjoy!
ScHoolboy Q returns to STASHED TV for the second installment of SESSIONS. Picking up where we left off with him last time, the TDE rapper speaks to us about why he hates performing “Hands On The Wheel,” the most annoying interview questions and why Instagram video sucks. Take a look above and enjoy!
Check out the very first episode of the HBK Forever Tour Vlog, which is just getting started. Above you can catch some footage of the whole squad behind the scenes on the road, getting food, live show footage and in-store signing on their first stop. Peep it above and stay tuned for Episode 2 which is in the works and on the way! See you on the road!
Just above watch as Kendrick Lamar talks about the track that put him in a room with a legend on #BudweiserMadeInAmerica’s Made Me: Stories Behind Breakthrough Songs. We certainly hope that there is more to come! Enjoy!
Check out the brand new track from Tyga entitled “Throw It Up” produced by none other than DJ Mustard. Currently Tyga is preparing and finishing up his upcoming mixtape ‘Well Done 4,’ so this track will keep you ready until more news on it arrives on the web. Take a listen to the track HERE and enjoy!
Kendrick Lamar keeps it West Coast as he talks Clippers, his relationship with Chris Paul and Arron Afflalo. He also talks about Dwight Howard leaving the Lakers, sneakers, basketball dreams and things that kill his vibe. Peep it above and enjoy!
Check out the brand new video from YG entitled “Sprung” featuring rising artist TeeFlii. The track was produced by DJ Mustard and the video was directed by Jonathan Andrade. Officially this track is off his most last released project ’Just Re’d Up 2,' peep the visual above. Enjoy!
JAY Z’s Life+Times spent some time with entire TDE crew- Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock- as they go on the road before hitting the Budweiser Made In America festival stage. Hear from the Black Hippy crew themselves on their beginnings, love for their hometown, and their legacies in this game. Check out the full documentary above and enjoy!
Continuing with their Fall ’13 Collection Pink Dolphin is also dropping Luggage Kits that will be available online August 24th at Midnight EST. The two colorways that you can get these kits in are Woodland Camo and Ocean Camo (seen above). You can get all three pieces for $210 to save money of you can buy the pieces individually depending on what you want. Hit the jump to see the other colorway and make sure you pick them up HERE.
Check out #YoungCalifornia family member Tino Cochino as he links up with Ty Dolla $ign at a local bowling alley in Bakersfield, CA to talk about his favorite weed, his relationship with YG & DJ Mustard plus more. Enjoy!
This just in! This Saturday August 24th #YoungCalifornia is proud to co-present The Trap! You won’t want to miss out on this one because Schoolboy Q, Dom Kennedy, Casey Veggies and Ab-Soul will be gracing the stage live inside the Belasco Theater in downtown LA. As if that’s not enough, Young California family DJ Carisma and Dre Sinatra will be in the mix along with the beat king himself DJ Mustard. You can get your tickets right now HERE and you can view the flyer above for any other information you may need. See you there!
Check out the brand new video from Ty Dolla Sign as he links up with Wiz Khalifa for their “Irie” track. The two spend most of the visual chillin’ in a greenhouse surrounded by weed plants as they should be! As you know this track appeared on Ty’s most recent project ‘Beach House 2′ which you can download HERE. Peep the visual above and enjoy!
Episode 1 chronicles Miguel’s performance in London at the Shephard’s Bush 02 Empire. Check out the video above and stay tuned for more videos that are n the way. Enjoy!
Check out Kendrick Lamar above briefly discussing the group’s history and how they’ve been able to stay compact as a collective unit without egos. He opened up discussing how their fans connect with not only the solo members; but the entire Black Hippy movement. He then touched on the groups coming together and how their plan was to develop their own creative space and let each person in the group get familiar with their sound. Enjoy!
“I made this project the way I wanted to make it,” Q told STASHED in a recent sit-down. “This album is crazy, honestly. It’s my best work. I mean I know a lot of rappers say that when they drop their album but you know, I’m one of them dudes that, you know…it ain’t like I drop mixtapes. I drop songs every month to let you know I’m really in the studio. I could easily put a record out and people will be like ‘that’s a mixtape record,’ but that just means it wasn’t good enough to be on your album.” Enjoy!
Take a sneak peek at Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock’s journey to the Budweiser Made In America Festival. The full documentary is coming soon, but check this out above for real because this is something that you should definitely look forward to! Enjoy!
Microsoft‘s highly-anticipated Xbox One is set to drop later this year so to keep you ready for the release Microsoft has highlighted what exactly gamers will be getting for their money with an in-depth look at the “Day One Edition” package. Hosted by Xbox Live’s own Major Nelson, the unboxing does well to showcase the liquid black hardware, features and peripherals that come standard. Take a look above and enjoy!
Continuing the ride to his brand new mixtape ‘Roachy Balboa III,’ San Francisco rapper Roach Gigz has premiered a brand new video for the track entitled “It’s Lit.“ The track, produced by Nima Fadavi features fellow Bay Area rapper IAMSU! It is an easy-going song that Roach says conveys the “luxurious feeling of being carefree…the best feeling in the world. Take a look above and enjoy!
Check out the official music video from Domo entitled “Drink In Her System” featuring Tee Flii. The video was shot & Directed by Frank Guererro and furthermore, the track was produced by Big WY. Officially this track will be seen on Domo’s debut Album ’1988′ which is on the way.
Young Jeezy, Doughboyz Cashout and YG have linked up with DJ Drama and Don Cannon to release a brand new project entitled ‘Boss Yo Life Up Gang.’ You’ve seen and heard about this project over the last months and with features from the likes of Nipsey Hussle, Rich Homie Quan, Roscoe and more you will need to make sure you do. Futhermore the project holds 19-tracks and you can download the project HERE. Enjoy!
Check out the brand new visual from Prince Sole entitled “Wish You The Best.” The video was directed by Edgar Olozaba 9190 and produced by DreemTeemMusic so make sure you peep it above. Furthermore this track is off his ‘No Occasion Needed’ mixtape which you can pick up HERE. Enjoy!
That mixtape you have all been waiting for has officially landed! The HBK Gang aka IAMSU!, Kool John, P-Lo, Sage The Gemini, Skipper, CJ, Rossi and Jay Ant have released the Gang’s official collaborative project for 2013 rightfully entitled ‘Gang Forever.’ We see features only from affiliates Dave Steezy and Mike Dash-E and production by The Invasion along with Cardo and AKA Frank. The project holds 17-tracks and you can download it HERE. Join the gang in the massive turn up! Enjoy!
With the release of his sophomore album ‘Hall of Fame’ coming soon aka just around the corner, Big Sean releases a seven minute long track entitled “Control.” The track features Kendrick Lamar along with Jay Electronica plus No I.D providing the production! Big Sean has announced that this track won’t make the album, but you do get to take a listen to the track HERE. Enjoy!
Check out the brand new video from Bobby Brackins entitled “Jungle Fever.” This track is of course off his most recently released ‘Maxwell Park’ mixtape and it showcases Bobby and a whole bunch of ladies throughout. Peep the visual above and make sure you pick up the project HERE. Enjoy!
The CTE team has released the official visual for YG featuring Young Jeezy entitled ‘You Better Kno.’ The track is of course a remix of Rocko’s well-known controversial ‘U.O.E.N.O.’ track and the visual shows the duo in a bunch of scenes put together as seen before. Furthermore, make sure you stay tuned for the ‘Boss Yo Life Up Gang’ mixtape dropping tomorrow. Enjoy!
Pink Dolphin Clothing has released the official lookbook and video for the upcoming Fall 2013 entitled ‘The Heist.’ From the looks of the video and the lookbook Pink Dolphin is out to push ahead again with brand new designs and colorways on jackets, pants, hats, tees, hoodies and accessories plus anything and everything that comes in between. There is no official dates released yet, but I am guessing the end of this month with multiple drops following into winter. Hit the jump to view most of the lookbook!
Problem hit up Shade 45 recently and while there he gave an exclusive in-studio performance of his “Talking Too Much” track which was featured on his DJ Drama-hosted mixtape ‘The Separation’ which is available now! Watch the League of Starz-produced track above and enjoy!
Drop City Yacht has had major success this summer with their hit single “Crickets” and now they are taking it a step further to close out the summer with the remix! The remix features T.I. and you can take a listen to the track HERE and if you haven’t seen the official visual released earlier this summer click HERE. Enjoy!
IAMSU! has joined Whoo Kid and director Dan The Man to release a hot new joint and visual entitled ‘Bitch I’m Me.’ The full version will be available on the new ‘Flat Fitty’ mixtape with Whoo Kid and DJ Drama releasing during MAGIC in Las Vegas Ausust 19th-21 at the Flat Fitty Booth. Check it out above and 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? Even though it dorpped a few weeks ago we are going to put out that Pink Dolphin Summer Line clothing review up while it's till summer! Fall is on the way so take a look at what you can get now below and 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 are wrapped in their own branded 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!
Schoolboy Q has has released the music video for his ‘Oxymoron’ single “Collard Greens” featuring Kendrick Lamar. Basically the video takes the two poolside with a bunch of females bikinis ready to dive in. This video will be on replay for the rest of the summer so take a look above and enjoy!
Popular Demand has released the first official basketball jersey modeled after the classic 1990′s Champion replica NBA jerseys with a twist on their iconic Rose Fade Tee. Furthermore it features their classic Popular Script along with the number ’12′ which represents the founding year (2012) of the brand. Officially there are two colorways, red which you can see above and mint which you can find on their online store. Go get yours now!
Today Drop City Yacht Club has dropped their latest video, “Dreamin’ California” in honor of our great home state! Officially this track was off trio’s latest mixtape, ‘Ode To Freshmen Year’ which you can pick up HERE. The fuzzy postcard concept for the video features Venice Beach and Golden Gate Bridge backdrops. We love California so we know you will love this video! Enjoy!
Today Marvel has unveiled a deeper look into Thor: The Dark World. The movie will of course star Chris Hemsworth as the crown prince of Asgard and Natalie Portman reprises her role as astrophysicist Jane Foster. This film travels to Nine Realms of Asgard as Thor aligns with his evil brother Loki to take on a powerful enemy that is older than the universe itself. Check out the trailer above and stay tune for this film to hit theaters November 8.
The newest series from the #YoungCalifornia family is Producers Place hosted by our own J. Maine. We will be interviewing the hottest producers on the West Coast and to start things off J Maine sat down with DJ Felli Fel. The two talk about his come up, his first hit, signing to Def Jam, his current hit “Reason To Hate,” how he makes his beats, what programs he uses & more! Take a look above and enjoy!
Check out a Hop New Hip Hop premiere as the L.A. natives Kid Ink and Casey Veggies link up for a record to hold fans over entitled “I Know Who You Are.” The production on the track comes from Soundz and you can take a further listen HERE. Enjoy!
Check out the trailer for the upcoming heroic drama entitled ‘Lone Survivor.’ The movie is based on a book with the same title that provides an eyewitness account to the June 28, 2005 mission Operation Red Wings which follows four members of SEAL Team 10 ordered to capture or kill notorious Taliban leader, Ahmad Shahd. Unfortunately, during their very real encounter with insurgents in the Afghanistan mountains only one member of the team survived. This will be one of those great movies coming December 27th!
Check out the Season Finale of the Second Season of Heart Break Gangland! Follow the crew through the final stages of the the MDA Tour with the Rocket Fizz Ranch Dressing Soda Challenge, sound checks, live performance footage from San Luis Obispo, behind the scenes look at Kilt 2 & more! Enjoy!
Check out the newest visual from Casey Veggies entitled “The Team.” The track was produced by The Futuristiks, the video was directed by Zack Warren and you can hear this track and more from his newest project ‘Life Changes.’ Get the project HERE and peep the visual above! Enjoy!
Today Omar Aura has debuted the video for his new single “Breakfast” featuring Fashawn and it is the first record from his up coming free E.P entitled ‘Player’s Only.’ Take a look above and enjoy!
The trailer for the 4th feature film, Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa has arrived. The film is due out October 25 and this time around Johnny Knoxville takes the role of an elderly man going across the country playing tricks and messing with people as usual! This time around it’s promised to be revolved around “real people, real actions and real messed up.” Check it out above and enjoy!
On the second installment of the STASHED original series, “Lines & Notes,” Hit-Boy speaks candidly about working with A$AP Rocky, Drake, the America’s Most Wanted Tour and maintaining his own record label, HS87. Check it out above and enjoy!