M.I.A. to compose music for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
Aligning with his television show, The World Tomorrow, it appears that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has tapped M.I.A. to create music for the soundtrack to the production. The show will showcase interviews that Assange conducted amidst the durati...
A$AP Rocky Coachella 2012 Performance
For those of us who were not fortunate enough to attend the first weekend of Coachella 2012, A$AP Rocky releases the footage of the Mob’s live performance in its entirety. Aligning with the release of footage from others such as Frank Ocean, th...
Frank Ocean 2012 Coachella Performance
For those of you that did not make it to this year’s Coachella festivities, here’s a slight comfort. Frank Ocean’s performance has been offered in its full video glory. With a notable backup assistance by emegring Toronto jazz trio...
1-2-1 w/jeffstaple: RZA
For the 15th installment of the ongoing 1-2-1 w/jeffstaple series, the Creative Director of Staple Design and Reed Space sits down for a two-part back and forth with none other than Wu-Tang Clan founding member the RZA. Touching on his introduction t...
HYPETRAK: Danny Brown – In The Business of Words
Danny Brown isn’t your typical emcee which is probably why his fans and music critics alike pine for more information on the Detroit native. Very recently HYPETRAK had the opportunity to tag along with Brown during the hectic period that is SXS...
BBC Newsnight Interviews Odd Future
Earlier today we offered footage from an exclusive HYPETRAK TV interview with the audacious music group, Odd Future, during their stay in London. Continuing with their comedic antics around the English capital, BBC Newsnight’s Stephen Smith cau...
Snoop Dogg’s Rolling Words: A Smokable Songbook
Set for a release this summer from the Doggfather himself is Snoop Dogg’s Rolling Words: A Smokable Songbook. The hemp-covered book consists of Snoop’s classic lyrics printed on smokable rolling papers, thus aiding in your extracurricular...
Kanye West Reveals “Theraflu” Cover Art by George Condo
On the heels of the Kanye West and DJ Khaled track “Theraflu” which dropped yesterday, Kanye took to Twitter to unveil the accompanying artwork. Created by George Condo who has already designed numerous covers for Kanye West in the past,...
HYPETRAK TV: Wale
Hypetrak TV recently had the opportunity to sit down with D.C. native, and Maybach Music Group affiliate, Wale. The rapper who had previously been in a state of perceived uncertainty, reaffirmed his presence as one of the most lyrical in the game wit...
G.O.O.D Music Announces New Single
Coincidence or not, the unleashing of the DJ Khaled and Kanye West track “Theraflu,” today, is quickly followed up by the much-anticipated announcement of the G.O.O.D. Music “Mercy” single. On short notice, the cut will featur...
Oyster Magazine: Interview with Tyler, the Creator
Set to drop this Wednesday, the current issue of Oyster Magazine focuses completely on the subject of music. Normally never an easy task – albeit one that comes with added interest – Tyler, the Creator sits down with the magazine to touch...
Hypebeast vs. Nardwuar Interview
During South by South West, Hypebeast was afforded a first row seat to the Nardwuar experience. Between tit for tats with A$AP Rocky, Action Bronson, Kendrick Lamar, Danny Brown and Machine Gun Kelly, we got to witness Grimes hold her own against her...
The Dropouts: #ImaDropout with Phonte
The Dropouts debuts an all-new interview series titled #ImaDropout which looks to tell the stories of influential personalities of all walks of life who dropped out to pursue their passion and interests. The very first person up to stage is rapper Ph...
