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Justice @ L’Olympia in Paris Recap
February 4 saw iconic musical duo Justice return to their homebase of Paris for an awe-inspiring show at L'Olympia. Playing recent classics off of Audio, Video, Disco, Hypebeast/Hypetrak photographer Karl Hab was on hand to document the magical night which looked like both the...
The GQ&A: Pharrell Williams
GQ recently had the opportunity to sit down with Pharrell Williams to discuss a bevy of topics. From his role as music consultant at the Academy Awards alongside personal hero Hans Zimmer to his Billionaire Boys Club spinoff for women, everything reads like an open book. The...
Drake – Practice
If you know anything about Young Money artist Drake and his music, you have surely realized that the former actor has a soft spot for women in the nightlife industry. As he is gearing up for his much-anticipated Club Paradise tour, which is kicking off on February 14 in Miami,...
Kanye West to Make New Short Film in Middle East
According to The New York Observer, Kanye West has set his sights on a similar short film as his 2010 offering "Runaway," with filming set to take place in the Middle East and involving local municipal officials and film companies. Sources tell The Observer that Mr. West sent...
HYPETRAK: The Internet – Psychedelic Highway
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...
Yasiin Bey: The Year of the Underdog
After almost two decades in the game Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, has seen many ups and downs in the ever demanding music industry without compromising his art. Due to his thought-provoking rhymes in regards to social and political issues, the Brooklyn native belongs...
Ride Channel: Tony Hawk Interviews Tyler, the Creator Video
If you weren't able to catch HYPETRAK's posting, legendary vert skater Tony Hawk recently caught up with Tyler, the Creator for his signature Dissent program on Ride Channel. With the two in Australia for this year's Big Day Out festival, The Birdman and the 2011 MTV VMA "Best...
Interview Magazine: A$AP Rocky
23-year-old Harlem-bred rapper A$AP Rocky first made his mark on both musical and pop culture with his well-received Live.Love.A$AP mixtape. The supposed 3-million-dollar advance from Polo Grounds Music was a testament to his hard work and originality. Recently, Interview...
Reebok Classics: Ridin’ Philly with Meek Mill
It's safe to proclaim that 2011 was the year that brought Meek Mill into the spotlight as he signed with the formidable Maybach Music Group, was listed as on of the top Freshmen of 2011 in XXL's annual editorial, and provided club anthem "Ima Boss." Bringing the year to an end,...
Offthewall.tv: Iggy Pop Interview
Offthewall.TV caught up with rock 'n' roll legend Iggy Pop to talk about his collaboration with Vans on the musician's own signature shoe. Subjects range from his own dancing abilities and inspirations to his thoughts on his own unique sense of personal style. For purveyors of...
Odd Future Announces New Mixtape
It appears that Odd Future has a string of projects in the works this year that should keep their followers content. While Tyler, the Creator has been working on the follow up to Goblin, Wolf, which is due this spring, MellowHype is also set to shake the industry with its...
Kanye West Performing as a Teenager in Chicago 1996
The past decade has seen Kanye West in the role of a designer, producer, entrepreneur and much more. Alongside Nike, Louis Vuitton and Louise Goldin for his own womenswear label debuted at Paris Fashion Week, most creative endeavors he contributes to undoubtedly receive critical...
Common Performs “Celebrate” on Jimmy Fallon
Although his militant diss record "Sweet" has been at the forefront of recent news, the Chicago-bred renaissance man, Common, stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday. With the help of the legendary Roots crew, Common performed his feel-good anthem "Celebrate" from...
Life + Times: Interview with The SNDCLSH
The SNDCLSH is a recently created electro-duo consisting of Lupe Fiasco and Sky Gellatly, who saw their first release come in the form of the "Letting Go" remix with DJ Kue. With a debut EP, Don’t Drop The Flag completed, the press have been pining for a chance to get a better...
HYPETRAK: A$AP Rocky – Always $trive and Prosper
With his eclectic sound, unique even for the streets of Harlem, MC A$AP Rocky came to the forefront of hip-hop's bright young stars with a successful 2011 debuting his creative ingenuity to the world. The year 2012 is currently shaping up to be yet another fruitful year for...
