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HYPETRAK: The Internet – Psychedelic Highway
1 week ago
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As part of the versatile Odd Future family, Syd The Kyd and Matt Martian, collectively known as The Internet, have managed to create a refreshing psych-pop infused sound on their debut album Purple Naked Ladies. Recently, HYPETRAK editor Petar Kujundzic had the opportunity to...
Hypetrak: GZA – The Genius Among Geniuses
December 15, 2011
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The Wu-Tang Clan’s fountain of wisdom GZA is known for his thought-provoking rhymes that earned him the alias “The Genius.” More than just a fitting name since his humility and intellect earned him an invitation to two of the world’s finest academic institutions (MIT and...
Hypetrak: Hot Blocks & Hot Lights with Odd Future’s Photographer Julian Berman
December 8, 2011
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If there is anybody that has visually documented Odd Future's rapid rise to fame, it's Julian Berman. With his work already having graced the covers of publications like XXL and Billboard, Berman has now released his book, Golf Wang, that highlights his relationship with the Los...
Hypetrak: Ryan Leslie – Artistry Fulfilled Interview
December 8, 2011
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In his career, Ryan Leslie has seen all facets of the music industry. Facing the modern complications of the game, the internet-savvy artist is seeking to offer innovative approaches music with his new album, Les is More. The album is set to be driven completely by visual...
Hypetrak Feature: Pusha T – Coming of Age
November 22, 2011
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Hypetrak recently sat down with G.O.O.D. Music recording artist Pusha T and discussed his solo music path. Having recently released his Fear Of God II: Let Us Pray project, the Virginia native delved into subjects ranging his from his album, the G.O.O.D. Music album, the recent...
Hypetrak: Chromeo – When the Curtain Falls
September 29, 2011
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Hypetrak recently sat down with Montreal-based electro funk duo Chromeo who recently released d a remix EP dedicated to the Business Casual cut "When the Night Falls." The release is graced by its own tour which takes Dave 1 and P-Thugg throughout North America until November....
Hypetrak: Pete Rock “Soul Brother #1” Interview
July 27, 2011
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Conceived from the celebrated era known as the '90s, Pete Rock is usually one of the first names mentioned when talking top five hip-hop producers. Emerging from a special time period when classic albums seemingly came out week after week, Pete Rock was triumphant with his...
Hypetrak: Raphael Saadiq “Good Man Standing” Feature
March 10, 2011
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Soul music has been enduring a rough period for some time now. While other music genres somehow managed to reinvent themselves from time to time, soul seems to be stuck in some sort of dead ankle where artists look for the adequate approach to deliver their art form. The...
Hypetrak: DJ Premier “Through the Test of Time” Feature
January 25, 2011
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The legendary DJ Premier recently caught up with Hypetrak to share some personal insight which can be read via this new music feature. He spoke on a wide range of topics from some his most memorable moments in the music industry, to the intriguing details about the invisible...
Hypebeast x Hypetrak x Judah x Mick Boogie Presents – Hype Club
December 9, 2008
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The culture of Hype has transformed from clothing, sneakers and following blog entries to a full blown lifestyle. This lifestyle encompasses the way that one speaks, walks, dresses, what music one listens to, to how one carries themselves. Until the invention of Hypebeast...
Hypetrak’s Friday Weekly Picks – October 11
October 10, 2008
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Yes, other artists have released songs and videos this week. Some of them where even entertaining. However, the winner by landslide victory, knock out punch and irrefutable evidence is G.O.O.D records. Starting at the beginning of this week, The Louis Vuitton Don's imprint...
Hypetrak’s Friday Weekly Picks – October 3rd, 2008
October 3, 2008
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As the temperature drops and we break out our jackets and scarves the music scene is just starting to heat up. Every year around this time the major and indie record labels begin to release singles, videos and leak certain songs from albums to get the hype machine running...
Hypetrak’s Friday Weekly Picks – September 27
September 27, 2008
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It looks like my little joke about blogging in the middle of the hurricane came back to bite me. You may have noticed that last week there was no Hypetrak Friday weekly pick entry (we know you cried yourself to sleep...sorry). This was because Hurricane Ike hit the gulf...
Hypetrak’s Friday Weekly Picks – September 12
September 12, 2008
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As Hurricane Ike threatens to slam the gulf coast, I write this blog entry in Houston, Texas from a safety location powered only by a small generator, surviving off of cans of rationed beans and droplets of water. Okay, so I'm at home on my laptop, eating a hot pocket,...
Hypetrak’s Weekly Friday Picks – September 5th
September 5, 2008
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While you where out chilling at the neighborhood BBQ, celebrating your three day Labor Day weekend we over at Hypetrak where feverishly working to get you the latest music and news before anyone else on the net. Okay, so maybe we kicked back a few beers in the process but...
