HYPETRAK TV: A$AP Ferg – Trap Royalty
The latest episode of HYPETRAK TV takes us to New York, where we pick the brain of A$AP Ferg in relation to his come-up as a musician, the A$AP Mob, upcoming projects, and more. After securing his record deal with Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records and d...
HYPETRAK TV: Paying Dues with Trinidad Jame$
Fresh off his performance at the most recent Paid Dues, Trinidad Jame$ and HYPETRAK linked up for a rapid-fire interview. Clad in what is quickly becoming his signature — black and gold — Jame$ dishes on a wide range of subjects including...
HYPETRAK TV: Shlohmo – Atmosphere in Sound
It’s hard to pinpoint Shlohmo these days. That could be because he’s been on the move – sonically and physically – over the past couple of months. The Los Angeles native has recently attracted attention for his brand of lo-fi...
HYPETRAK TV: Bodega Bamz – At Close Range
The release of Strictly 4 My P.A.P.I.Z a couple of months ago bore several statements for New York rap. One, it fused the legacy of intentionally gritty, boom-bap aesthetics with the energetic, trap-influenced thump of today. Secondly, and perhaps mo...
HYPETRAK TV: Woodkid – Running Man
With a quiet, soft-spoken demeanor, Yoann Lemoine works as a musician under the moniker Woodkid. In addition to creating his own music, the multidisciplinary 29-year-old also directs and produces, having worked with Katy Perry, Lana Del Rey and Drake...
HYPETRAK TV: Casey Veggies – Life Is Good
In support of his recently released mixtape Life Changes, HYPETRAK TV had the opportunity to sit down with 19-year-old emcee Casey Veggies to discuss how some of those aforementioned changes have had an impact both on his tangible existence as well a...
HYPETRAK TV: araabMUZIK – Sonic Routine
During his recent stop in London, HYPETRAK TV sat down with producer/showman extraordinaire araabMUZIK prior to his performance at Brixton Academy where he opened up for dance music icons The Prodigy. Known for his precision drums mixed with a host o...
HYPETRAK TV: Flosstradamus – Organic Virality
Chicago natives Flosstradamus first debuted in 2007 with a string of new rave bass-heavy releases that fused recognizable rap samples with Baltimore club. Despite successful tours with Chromeo and a cult MySpace following, the duo – consisting...
HYPETRAK TV: Big Boi – Truth Be Told
HYPETRAK TV had the privilege and opportunity to speak with none other than Big Boi coinciding with the release of his solo effort Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors. Speaking about various topics – including the sonic discovery he made on his t...
HYPETRAK TV: YADi – “Guillotine” & “Jericho” (Live)
Performing live at London’s Fish Factory Studios, HYPETRAK TV was privileged to catch singer YADi belt-out both “Guillotine” and “Jericho” – backed by a number of Algerian musicians armed with instruments like the...
HYPETRAK TV: Jessie Ware – An Intricate Tale
Soulful South London songstress Jessie Ware first garnered recognition for her warm vocal style and neo-soul leanings with features on SBTRKT’s “Sanctuary” and “Right Thing To Do,” appearing on the British electronic mus...
HYPETRAK TV: One-on-One with Action Bronson Part 1
Gourmet chef-turned-emcee Action Bronson has cultivated a vast following over the past year with his Ghostface-like flow and releases like 2011′s Dr. Lecter and the Statik Selektah-produced Well-Done, culminating in a new record deal with VICE/...
HYPETRAK TV: Lianne La Havas – An Eclectic Arrangement
HYPETRAK TV recently caught up with UK songstress Lianne La Havas on the heels of the release of her debut album Is Your Love Big Enough, which dropped July 9. Known for her dynamic sound that draws from the world of soul, folk, jazz and hip-hop, she...
