The video is here! Check out the newest visual from Tinashe as she links up with A$AP Rocky for her next single “Pretend.” Stay tuned for her debut album ‘Aquairus’ coming out October 7th, two weeks from tomorrow. Enjoy!
In the LIVE footage above, watch Jhene Aiko perform one of her hits “Spotless Mind” at Vitaminwater’s #Uncapped in Philadelphia. You know you want more Aiko! Enjoy!
Within the last 3-4 years, the hip-hop world has witnessed the return of regionalism – that distinctive sound indicative of the culture-mixing that sonically occurs in poor neighborhoods around the nation. Here in the West Coast, the torch has been best held by the new movement in the Bay Area. Usually slept on, Bay artists – and their classic drums that everyone has to have in their production – have in the last few years completely infiltrated a rap system that formerly excluded many of them. Young Iamsu! of the HBK gang represents this new crop of artists coming out of Bay with ambitious aspirations.
The Momentous trailer has arrived! Prepare to be swept off your feet as NBA 2K15 is here October 7, 2014. Check out the newest trailer above and get ready!
Power changes everything in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, from the Private Military Corporation-driven storyline in the single-player Campaign to the innovative exoskeleton movements in Multiplayer. Take a look at what makes Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare the total gaming package, including the world premiere of the four-player co-op mode: Exo Survival.
R&R caught up with Ty Dolla $ign for a glimpse of his daily lifestyle. From taking mushrooms on a tour bus, getting a tattoo and smoking / drinking at the crib, the Taylor Gang artist offers a true day in the life in his home of Los Angeles. We also get a look at him performing on stage and signing merchandise for fans. Peep it all above!
As you know the Under the Influence of Music Tour ended a few weeks ago, but the footage is still rolling out! This time around you can catch a whole bunch of LIVE footage from Sage The Gemini along with behind the scenes footage on the bus, interviews & more! Enjoy! The video was shot and cut by Julian Edward #tyCA
As we said, Kendrick Lamar has released his new single bright and early this morning. The track is entitled “i” and it’s the first release since ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’ back in 2012. The track was produced by Rahki and he sampled The Isley Brothers’ 1964 track “Who’s That Lady.” What do you think of the sound? Let us know and take a listen below!
Check out this 1 Minute Recap from DJ Carisma. See the “Power 106 All-Star Vs. Chris Brown’s Team X” from DJ Carisma point of view. Click above and Enjoy!
Jasmine V continues to push her single and today she has released an acoustic performance of the single. The video takes to the studio, where she’s joined by an acoustic guitar player who provides the sounds, while she delivers the lyrics. Enjoy!
This morning Jhene Aiko took to The Today show by performing an acoustic rendition of her Souled Out single ”The Pressure.” Take a look and a listen above and enjoy!
Check out more footage from G-Eazy as he gives you a bunch of of LIVE & behind the scenes footage from recent stops on his tour. The title ‘Endless Summer’ works perfectly because G-Eazy has been busy and on fire since the release of his project and he is set to be busy until the end of the year!
Check out the newest premiere from #YoungCalifornia’s DJ ASAP as he brings out an exclusive from The Bay aka Russ Coson’s new track entitled “Right Now” featuring IAMSU! Take a listen to the De La produced track below and you know where you heard it first! Enjoy!
G-Eazy is continuing off his album ‘These Things Happen’ by hitting on the road in a 31-date tour called ”From The Bay To The Universe.” He will be accompanied by E-40, IAMSU! and Jay Ant. He is noted as “USA Today’s Hottest College Ticket” in his newest press release! The tour begins on October 21st in Sacramento, CA. Check out the schedule and buy tickets starting at noon on Friday from G-Eazy’s official website.
Compton artist AV premiered his new highly anticipated video for his single “Run Me My Money” last night on Revolt TV’s show The Gate. AV has been making a lot of noise up and down the West Coast and has gotten the official stamp from Og’s such as Snoop Dogg, E-40, Too Short, The Game and more. Take a look at the video above and enjoy!
We have another #YoungCalifornia World Premiere just for you! This time around our CenCal Ambassador DJ Kay Rich has brought out L!Z for a brand new banger entitled “Love My Chick.” The track features Rayven Justice and you can take a listen below. Keep your eye on CenCal, a lot of music is on it’s way! You know where you heard it first. Enjoy!
Revealed by LeBron James, The Land features an inside look at next year’s player introductions of the retooled Cleveland Cavaliers. Stay tuned for the release of this game next month!
Check out the newest visual from DJ Spinking as he links up with #YoungCalifornia’s Tyga along with Jeremih & Velous for “Adult Swim.” Peep the visual above and enjoy!
In this brand new look from Jhené Aiko, she takes us on an intimate look into the creative process and the making of her debut album, ‘Souled Out.’ She goes into deep detail about the meaning and inspiration between some of the album’s cuts including the lead singles “The Worst” and “The Pressure.” If you’re a fan you will enjoy this!
The worldwide phenomenon of The Hunger Games continues to set the world on fire with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, which finds Katniss Everdeen in District 13 after she literally shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.
Today Big Sean dropped a brand new track for G.O.O.D Friday’s entitled “I Don’t Fuck With You” with some help from the West Coast. Not only did DJ Mustard produce the track along with Kanye West, but the track also features the Bay Area & West Coast legend E-40. Take a listen below and enjoy your weekend.
Continuing with more new music from the bay and the HBK Gang P-Lo and Sage The Gemini link up for a new track entitled “Show You.” Officially this was seen off the LA Leakers newest project ‘Leaks of the Industry.’ Make sure you take a listen below!
The producer is one of the most crucial yet anonymous figures in all of music. Every now and again we aim to illuminate these under-heralded artists with Beat Construction. The Fader recently spoke to Los Angeles producer Nic Nac, the lowkey beatsmith behind one of the biggest songs of the summer, “Loyal.” He dished about his come up and signature sound, between working on projects with Chris Brown, Future and Nicki Minaj’s much anticipated The Pinkprint. Read everything after the jump!
DJ Mustard has provided the soundtrack for everything over the past year. Like, all of the things. Dude has had double digit radio hits since 2013, and doesn’t seem to be slowing down. That’s why we got him to join up in the Brisk Bodega Rap PSA Program, delivering a lesson on how to make the perfect beat. Mustard on the beat!
With the “Under the Influence of Music Tour” ending a few weeks back, the HBK Gang has released the finale episode of their tour concert Vlog series. In the final episode, the crew gives us more footage of what took place in the final days of the tour with all the LIVE performances, interviews, and more that you need. Shout out to David Camarena on all the footage!
Check out the brand new track from Problem as he links up with SALVA for a track entitled “Motivated” which will be released October 8th on the “Vans OTW Presents: What’s Good LA?” project curated by Friends of Friends. Listen in below and enjoy!
Following the release of her long-awaited debut album, Jhené Aiko stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! for a special performance of “The Pressure.”Make sure you pick up ‘Souled Out’ on iTunes right now with features from artists like Cocaine 80s and Common.
Check out the newest visual from the H87 family as the duo Audio Push releases their newest video for their track “Reppin.” If you missed out on the compilation album, make sure you download it HERE. Enjoy!
Another track that has taken over the airways on the radio, clubs, EDM concerts and more is Lil Jon’s “Bend Ova” featuring West Coast’s Tyga. Now, the official visual has been released and it keeps on the same level as most out of control yet entertaining videos filled with women, comedy and dancing. Enjoy!
The brand new mixtape from the LA Leakers has officially landed today! The project is entitled #LeaksOfTheIndustry14 and it holds 20 tracks with artists like Snoop Dogg, Hit Boy, Sage The Gemini, Audio Push, Fashawn, Joey Fatts, DUBB & a lot more! Download the project HERE!
Ready for another World Premiere? This time around we have a real BANGER for you from Mishon entitled “Conversation” featuring Tyga! Make sure you do yourself a favor and click PLAY below because you will surly put this on repeat. Enjoy and you know where you heard it first! “I’m talking body language… when you put it all on me I call it conversation.”
Yes! The official video is finally here for The Game’s newest single “Or Nah” featuring artists and legends from#YoungCalifornia’s own Too Short, Problem, AV & Eric Bellinger! This is West Coast all the way so peep the visual above and enjoy! You know what to expect!
Check out the brand new track from Kid Ink as he brings in Usher and Tinashe for a brand new single entitled “Body Language.” The record premiered on Power 106 L.A.’s Big Boy Neighborhood this morning so take a listen to the official track released today below. Enjoy!
Fed up with answering to higher-ups, Nick (Bateman), Dale (Day) and Kurt (Sudeikis) decide to become their own bosses by launching their own business in “Horrible Bosses 2.” But a slick investor soon pulls the rug out from under them. Outplayed and desperate, and with no legal recourse, the three would-be entrepreneurs hatch a misguided plan to kidnap the investor’s adult son and ransom him to regain control of their company.
A Fireteam heads out on an epic, action-packed road trip across our Solar System to face our enemies, take back what is ours and, in the end, Become Legend. Featuring “Immigrant Song” by Led Zeppelin. Destiny launches worldwide 9.9.14 on your favorite console!
This just in! Do you remember last year when we shut down the Bay Area for Heartbreak Halloween? We are doing it again, and this time it’s even bigger! This October 31st inside the Warfield we will be teaming up with IAMSU!, Sage The Gemini, Kool John, P-Lo, Jay Ant, Skipper, Casey Veggies, Kreayshawn, Kehlani & more to take it to another level! Tickets go on sale this Friday, stay tuned for more information and we’ll see you there! Hit the jump for the full flyer!
Rounding up HNHH series of interviews with artists on this summer’s “Under The Influence” tour is Sage The Gemini. In this interview he reveals that the “Gas Pedal” rapper is actually very prone to carsickness. Later on, Campbell elicits one of Sage’s famous impressions of Donald Duck, as well as a very funny story about him meeting a drunk Robin Thicke at a club. Even more they also discuss the origins of his song “Red Nose,” his early group Tree Boys and his connection to Bay Area legend Mac Dre.
In this exclusive video, YG takes us behind-the-scenes of “Do It To Ya” cut off his debut album My Krazy Life. Surrounded by plenty of women and the homies, the Compton MC has fun on set while capturing the moments he wants on camera. Stay tuned for the official visual!
HBK Gang’s IAMSU! has been touring around the country with Wiz Khalifa on the “Under The Influence” tour, and recently, Damon and Su talked about his selective food preferences, the beginning, the Go-Getters & more! As it turns out, he was inspired to rap after he heard Snoop Dogg rapping on 2Pac’s “2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted” on the way to a theme park as a kid. Ty Dolla $ign and Sage The Gemini both make cameos, and he also explains how he ended up in Jay Z’s dressing room.
The brand new visual from Berner has officially landed for his track “All In A Day!” As you already know the track features Young Thug, YG & Vital while also being directed by #tyCA’s David Camarena. This track will also be seen on his ’20 Lights’ EP which is coming soon. Make sure you peep it all above and enjoy!
More behind the scenes footage! This time around we get the footage from The Game’s next visual “Or Nah” featuring the likes of Eric Bellinger, Too Short, Problem & AV! You already know what to expect with a lineup like that so click play and enjoy!
As September 9th gets closer and closer to the release date of ‘Souled Out,’ Jhené Aiko drops the highly anticipated visual for the LP’s single, ”The Pressure.” Check it out above and stay tuned for the project! Enjoy!
For the first time, Elliott Wilson is bringing the CRWN conversation to the City of Angels. And who better to do that with than LA native DJ Mustard, who’s been tearing up the hip-hop scene all summer long. Just like the title of his debut album suggests, Mustard’s got plans well beyond his latest summer hits, and he’s not letting up on his hustle anytime soon.
Check out the trailer for Rosewater, a movie about a journalist that is detained in Iran for more than 100 days and brutally interrogated in prison. This should be good one, stay tuned for more!
Two of Young California’s finest songsmiths, Kehlani and The Kid Ryan, link for the TKRemix of Kehlani’s “FWU” which is currently in rotation on B95 in Central Cali. Shout out to Dj Kay Rich for quarterbacking this one! Be sure to check out Kehlani’s latest project “Cloud 19″ and stay tuned for more from The Kid Ryan! Enjoy!
