Friday, February 27, 2015

Rise of the Dolphin: Poking Fun in '08 to Acclaimed Hypebeast in '15

Pink Dolphin has come a long way in a very short time; from being ran out of a garage in San Jose to two flagship stores in San Francisco and Los Angeles (and a third is on the way in New York City.) This brand has become a widely known street wear clothing staple that you either love or hate.... whether you love it or hate it doesn't really matter because you have to respect it. Why? Hit the jump to learn something about the story.

G-Eazy: From The Bay To The Universe (Episode 8)

Check out some footage of G-Eazy on his current ‘From The Bay To The Universe’ Tour! Above you can catch behind the scenes footage and a bunch of LIVE footage in the classic black and white that G-Eazy is known for through a whole bunch in Oxford, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas & Los Angeles! I’m guessing there will be one epic video to sum up this tour coming soon! Yee!

Mortal Kombat X: Every Brutality So Far…

In a video uploaded on IGN’s YouTube channel, the entertainment website has given fans of the Mortal Kombat series a look into the upcoming installment, Mortal Kombat X. The compilation reveals every character’s gruesome player brutality in its blood-filled entirety — including fan favorites Raiden, Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Kung Lao and Reptile. Enjoy the sneak peak above ahead of the game’s April 14 release.

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Tsunamisode: The Secret Show in LA

Check out a quick video recap of a secret show Kehlani threw in Los Angeles for her supporters. If you got in, re-live the moment and if you missed out, enjoy above! Yee!

Ty Dolla $ign On Collabs With Kanye and Tinashe

In Ty Dolla Sign’s newest interview with Power 106, he talks about his new single with Tinashe, working on Kanye’s latest track, and smashing with ladies on tour. Check that out and more above!

Jay Ant “Fully Focused” feat. G-Eazy

As premiered by The Fader: Jay Ant‘s ‘Blue Diamond Dreams’ is due to drop next month and the HBK Gang rapper/producer is “Fully Focused,” as he makes known on this latest cut off the tape. Produced by Fly Commons and Christoph Anderson it features guest verse from fellow Bay native G-Eazy and a tickling interpolation of Mark Morrison’s “Return of the Mack.” Take a listen to the track below!

Fashawn Freestyle on Showoff Radio

Fashawn is continuing to push his new album, and while he was in New York he stopped by Statik Selektah’s Showoff Radio and was put to the test with the microphone. If you had any doubts about his rhyme spit, those will subside after you click play above. Yee!

HBK’s P-Lo Talks New Album & the Making of “Only That Real”

HBK’s own heartthrob P-Lo sat down with Shay Diddy in the studio and broke down the process of making Iamsu!’s hit single “Only That Real” featuring 2 Chainz. He also talks about his upcoming solo album and his thoughts on being both a producer & artist.

Sony World Photography Awards 2015 Shortlist

The World Photography Organization has announced the finalist shortlist for the Sony World Photography Awards 2015. For the three categories of Open, Professional and Youth, the organization received a record number of submissions of 173,444 photographs from 171 countries worldwide.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Tsunamisode: Tour Edition (Episode 3)

Check out the third episode of Kehlani’s newest VLog series as she travels along the next few legs of her first tour. Above you get footage of her traveling around, performing and more. Stay tuned for more of these rolling out over the coming weeks. Yee!

Ty Dolla Sign Talks One Night Stands & More

During Ty Dolla $ign’s newest interview he calls his manager to see if he is down to let him use $20,000 so he can pay off a one night stand and more. Peep it all above! Yee!

Batman: Arkham Knight Official Trailer

Batman: Arkham Knight is the epic conclusion to the Rocksteady Batman: Arkham Trilogy. As Scarecrow unites the Rogues Gallery, including Two-Face, The Penguin, the Riddler, the Arkham Knight, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy, they bring all-out war as they try to take down The Dark Knight, and claim Gotham City as their own. Peep the new trailer above!

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Chris Brown & Tyga ‘Fan of a Fan: The Album’

The 12-track project from Chris Brown & Tyga has dropped! The project is highlighted by their hit-single “Ayo,” along with the ScHoolboy Q-assisted “Bitches N Marijuana.” Beyond that the project features artists likeTy Dolla $ign, Drumma Boy, Pusha T, 50 Cent, DJ Mustard, Wale, Jay 305, Nic Nac and T.I. Make sure you grab the album on iTunes now.

Fashawn ‘The Ecology’ Documentary

Get a glimpse into Fashawn’s Ecology and transformation from Santiago to Fashawn. The documentary explores the environment and influences that paved Fashawn’s path from Fresno’s familiar streets to his unfolding journey of sharing his art with a worldwide audience. Enjoy!

IAMSU! ‘Eyes on Me’ Mixtape (Stream)

IAMSU! rapper, producer and founder of Bay Area hip-hop collective the HBK Gang is back with a new project entitled ‘Eyes on Me.’ It’s the artist’s first release since his 2014 studio debut ‘Sincerely Yours.’ Now, it’s premiering exclusively on Billboard; check it out and listen below.

Monday, February 23, 2015

Jay 305 “Thuggin” feat. DJ Mustard & Joe Moses

Check out the brand new track from Jay 305 as he links up with DJ Mustard for the joint entitled “Thuggin” along with a feature from fellow Los Angeles rapper Joe Moses. Make sure you take a listen to the track below and enjoy!

Chris Brown & Tyga Interview on Hot 97

Chris Brown and Tyga are dropping their joint album ‘Fan of a Fan: The Album’ tomorrow, so they stop by Hot 97′s Ebro in the Morning for an interview. They alk about the collaborative album, Tyga & Kylie, the tour and a lot more. Check it out above!

Friday, February 20, 2015

Fashawn ‘The Ecology’ Album Stream

Surprise! The Fresno rapper Fashawn has dropped his album early along with a stream of ‘The Ecology’ in full just for you! The project features artists from Nas, Aloe Blacc, BJ The Chicago Kid, Dom Kennedy, Choosey and more! On the production side, he links up with Exile, Alchemist, DJ Khalil and more! Get the project on iTunes.

Popular Demand Venom Collection

The Venom Collection is Los Angeles based Popular Demand’s next installment of 2015! This collection features snake faces, snake patterns and designs over logos and takes off tees and crewnecks that you have learned and loved from Popular Demand. The collection is available now via their online store and at their Flagship Store on Fairfax. Hit the jump for more!

IAMSU! “Hella Good” feat. Tyga

Check out the brand new track from IAMSU! as he links up with Tyga for “Hella Good.” This is a self-produced track that speaks on the flashy lifestyle they’re living. Suzy’s ‘Eyes On Me’ mixtape will be released on Tuesday, take a listen below and enjoy!

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

#YoungCalifornia World Premiere: The Kid Ryan x Prince Sole “Lately”

The lead single off of the highly anticipated “Call Waiting” mixtape from Prince Sole & The Kid Ryan is officially here! The duo takes us back with the relatable feel good song “Lately” which speaks about the issues of being in a relationship within this music industry. Take a listen below and stay tuned for the #CallWaiting Mixtape to release on March 4th! Enjoy!

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

IAMSU! “Stop Signs” Video

Check out the brand new visual from IAMSU! as creates the video”Stop Signs” off his debut album ‘Sincerely Yours.’ As you know he is set to release his ‘Eyes On Me’ mixtape later this month, so check out the David Camarena directed visual above and stay tuned for more on the way! Yee!

Omarion feat. Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko “Post To Be” Video

Check out the official video for Omarion’s smash it “Post To Be” featuring Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko! I like how they kept it real simple with all white backdrops and nothing over the top. Peep the visual above and stay tuned for ‘Sex Playlist’ coming soon!

G-Eazy Shuts Down Los Angeles

Check out a really cool visual from G-Eazy as we get an in depth look at the movie he made in Los Angeles a few weeks ago on his ‘Bay to the Universe’ tour! Above you can catch his performance along with T.I., Big Sean, YG, Ty Dolla Sign, OT Genasis and a bunch more, the show never ended!

Ty Dolla $ign “Drop That Kitty” feat. Charli XCX & Tinashe

Check out the newest out of the West Coast as Ty Dolla Sign as he links up with Charli XCX & Tinashe for “Drop That Kitty.” This serves as the official single, so take a listen below and stay tuned for release of his official major debut album, ‘Free TC’ coming soon!

Rayven Justice “Nobody” Video

Check out the newest visual from Rayven Justice as he returns to his album ‘I Have A Dream.’ The video is for the track “Nobody,” so you can catch him above riding around the city and beyond. Make sure you grab the project and enjoy!

IAMSU! “Nothin Less” (Prod. DJ Mustard)

Check out the first track off IAMSU’s latest project ‘Eyes On Me’ in support of his first national headlining tour. That track is entitled “Nothing Less” and it’s produced by DJ Mustard, so you already know it’s a #YoungCalifornia banger. Take a listen below and get tickets for the tour. Yee!

Friday, February 13, 2015

Pink Dolphin Red Scales Collection

The brand Red Scales Collection from Pink Dolphin has officially got a look. It will all be available online February 14th at Midnight EST and will drop at SF & LA flagships February 14th at 11am. In the collection theres a limited hat, jacket and a couple tees, so click below to view the lookbook and grab some gear while you can.

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Kid Ink “Ride Out” feat. Tyga, Wale, YG & Rich Homie Quan

Check out the newest song from Kid Ink as he continues his push ontop of his new album. This time around the track is entitled “Ride Out” and it’s officially from the upcoming Fast and the Furious 7 movie dropping this summer. The track is entitled “Ride Out” and it features Tyga, Wale, YG & Rich Homie Quan. Take a listen below.

FADER: At Home with Miguel

Check out an inside look at Miguel’s L.A. pad and home studio for the latest installment of At Home With, presented by Sonos and The FADER. Stay tuned for his upcoming ‘Wild Heart’ album set to come out in the next couple months. Enjoy!

Hitman: Agent 47 Trailer

An elite assassin who was genetically engineered from conception to be the perfect killing machine, and is known only by the last two digits on the barcode tattooed on the back of his neck. He is the culmination of decades of research – and forty-six earlier Agent clones — endowing him with unprecedented strength, speed, stamina and intelligence. His latest target is a mega-corporation that plans to unlock the secret of Agent 47’s past to create an army of killers whose powers surpass even his own.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Life with Ty Dolla $ign: Episode 3

Check out the third episode of Ty’s “Life with Ty Dolla $ign” vlog series. After he makes he way to the the hotel, he shows us his DJ skills along with club footage, a K Camp listening party event, and then studio footage of a recording session. Peep that above and enjoy! Shout out Dre Sinatra!

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Bobby Brackins “My Jam” feat. Zendaya & Jeremih

Mr. made another hit for the radio station himself, Bobby Brackins has released another #YoungCalifornia banger! This time around he links up with familiar faces in Zendaya & Jeremih for “My Jam.” Make sure you take a listen to the track below, grab it on iTunes and enjoy! You’re welcome.

Popular Demand Perf Collection

The Perf Collection is Los Angeles based Popular Demand’s very first installment of 2015! This collection features sleek, bold perforated designs in black, white, and volt yellow. It also features two all-new perforated leather headwear pieces in black and white. The collection is available now on PopularDemandShop.com and at the Popular Demand Fairfax Flagship Store.

Monday, February 9, 2015

Kid Ink Interview on Sway In The Morning

With his sophomore album “Full Speed” hitting shelves this week, one of rap’s fastest rising stars Kid Ink stopped by the Sway In The Morning studios They hear a first hand account of the recording process, working with the vast talent featured on the project and a break down of the lyrics to “Round Here.” Enjoy!

Straight Outta Compton Official Trailer

In the mid-1980s, the streets of Compton, California, were some of the most dangerous in the country. When five young men translated their experiences growing up into brutally honest music that rebelled against abusive authority, they gave an explosive voice to a silenced generation. Following the meteoric rise and fall of N.W.A., this will tell the astonishing story of how these youngsters revolutionized music and pop culture forever the moment they told the world the truth about life in the hood and ignited a cultural war.

Friday, February 6, 2015

What's In The Based Update's Mailbox ft. Booger Kids

It's time again for another 'WITBUM' aka What's in The Based Update's Mailbox! Who doesn't like getting mail, especially when its clothing? Today we got a dope package from a dope brand by the name of Booger Kids! This is the first of many to come with this brand so continue below to see what they hooked us up with!!

Packaging: The packaging from Booger Kids came together like every other brand, but in a good way of course. Everything was individually wrapped in poly bags keeping it right out the printer fresh. The package also came to us via priority mail, so this will get to your door quick, especially if you are in California or even better, the Bay Area!

Thursday, February 5, 2015

KYLE feat. Kehlani “Just A Picture” Video

Check out the brand new visual from one of my favorite tracks KYLE & Kehlani linked up on entitled “Just A Picture.” They wrote the song about staying off social media when you are with your loved ones and the video follows suit. Peep it above and enjoy!

Kid Ink Visits Best Buy On “Full Speed” Release Day

Tuesday, Kid Ink dropped his sophomore album, ‘Full Speed.’ Consisting of twelve hot tracks, the album is also available in deluxe format at Best Buy, which is where Ink himself went to get that special edition. Heading to a Manhattan location of the store with DJ Ill Will and Bricc Baby Shitro, the Alumni artist cleaned out the eight remaining deluxe copies of the album. See that and more above!

Furious 7 Official Trailer #2

Alas, the gang must come together for it’s biggest mission yet: defending itself from a scorned ex-assassin. Such is the plot of Furious 7 – the latest installment in the Fast & Furious franchise – finding Vin Diesel, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster and of course, Paul Walker reprising their roles for the film. Enjoy the action-packed trailer above and stay tuned for the release!

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Pink Dolphin Spring ’15 Lookbook

Pink Dolphin has officially released the lookbook for it’s Spring 2015 collection. This is only part 1 and it will release on February 7th at Midnight EST and at SF & LA flagship stores at 11am. Keeping to tradition there are a bunch of new designs and looks to go with both warm and cooler weather Spring likes to bring. Hit the jump to check out a video and a bunch of more looks. Beyond that, stay tuned for the full lineup on the way along with Part II. Yee!

Rihanna “FourFiveSeconds” DJ Mustard Remix

Our own DJ Mustard continues his remix series by taking Rihanna’s newest single “FourFiveSeconds” and flipping it for the club as he does best. Make sure you take a listen to the track below and enjoy!

Kid Ink “Round Here” Video

Kid Ink’s new album, ‘Full Speed’ hit stores and online today, and now giving us the visual for “Round Here” off the project. As HNHH puts it, “The record is a little harder than the bright west coast anthems that color most of “Full Speed”, but no less successful. Ink keeps it simple with the video, rapping for the camera in a warehouse, as police sirens flash in the background.” Enjoy!

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Chris Brown & Tyga “Ayo” Video

Check out the brand new video from Chris Brown and Tyga as they link up with director Colin Tilley for the highly anticipated “Ayo” visual. The video is in support of the duo’s upcoming joint album ‘Fan Of A Fan 2′ which is arriving February 24th! Peep it above and enjoy!

Kid Ink ‘Full Speed’ Album

Kid Ink’s brand new album that we have all been waiting for is available now online and in stores! Officially the project holds 12 tracks with features from artists like Chris Brown, Usher, R. Kelly, Dej Loaf & more! Make sure you grab it HERE and turn up to it all week! Yee!

Monday, February 2, 2015

G-Eazy: From The Bay To The Universe (Episode 7)

Check out some footage of G-Eazy on his current ‘From The Bay To The Universe’ Tour! Above you can catch behind the scenes footage and a bunch of LIVE footage in the classic black and white that G-Eazy is known for through some stops in New York, Boston, New York again & more! Stay tuned for more of these videos on the way as the tour advances in the second leg! Yee!

Jurassic World Official Super Bowl Trailer

Steven Spielberg returns to executive produce the long-awaited next installment of his groundbreaking Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World. Colin Trevorrow directs the epic action-adventure from a screenplay he wrote with Derek Connolly. This was the best movie spot!
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