Snoop Lion Preaches Spiritual Growth

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No matter if it’s Snoop Dogg or Snoop Lion, Calvin Broadus has proven to be one of the very few recording artists that has understood how to artistically grow and transcend music as a timeless character that enhances the spiritual aspect of his...

Frank the Butcher Speaks with The Wu-Tang Clan’s Executive Producer and Co-Founder Power

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Sitting down with Wu-Tang Clan co-founder and excutive producer Power, the latest edition of The Butcher’s Block features Frank the Butcher and the storied producer conversing about the legacy of the pioneering hip-hop group. Coming up on the 2...

Frank Ocean Says ‘Channel Orange’ May Be His Last Album

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Like anything a musician says, you have to take it with a grain of salt. While Frank Ocean has crafted an album in Channel Orange that has landed on most publications’ “best of 2012″ lists, as well as garnered the crooner six Grammy...

A$AP Rocky – Long.Live.A$AP (Production Credits)

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In just about a month’s time, A$AP Rocky’s debut album Long.Live.A$AP will hit record store shelves globally. Looking to build off the hype of his acclaimed single “Fuckin’ Problems,” the young Harlemite offers a look at...

Unrehearsed with Keys N Krates

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Having witnessed the recent unfolding of the “All Originals Represent” campaign, Hypebeast aligns with dance party curators Keys N Krates for a piece we aptly dubbed Unrehearsed. Comprised of Adam Tune on drums, David Matisse on keys and Jr. Flo on t...

Big Sean’s Vlog Series Continues with the Episode of “Reality”

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In the third installation to Big Sean’s video web series that highlights his inspirational rise to stardom, we uncover the Detroit native’s unwavering dedication to his craft and unique ability to turn dreams into reality. The accompanyin...

Napster’s Impact on the Music Industry Documented in Downloaded: The Digital Revolution

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Thirteen years ago yesterday, Shawn Fanning and Shawn Parker single-handedly changed the future of the music industry when they released pioneering file-sharing service Napster. A new documentary from filmmaker Alex Winter entitled Downloaded: The Di...

Jamie xx – Boiler Room Mix

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Known for his masterful work with The xx as well as countless remix projects that have endeared him to the masses, Jamie xx presents a freshly crafted mixtape release dubbed Boiler Room. The English producer’s work encompasses 55 minutes worth...

Game featuring Kanye West & Common – Jesus Piece

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After a snippet made the rounds on the internet in November, the title track from Game’s forthcoming Jesus Piece has arrived. Featuring production by Boi-1da and The Maven Boys, the nearly four-minute track sees guest spots from Kanye West and...

Lupe Fiasco Compares Kanye West & Pharrell’s Production, Not Signing with G.O.O.D. Music or Roc-A-Fella & More

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During a recent visit to Miami, Lupe Fiasco visited Power 96 where he linked up with personality KC Chopz for an in-depth interview that offered a number of revelations. Touching on how many albums he still plans on dropping in his often fiery career...

Jay-Z “Where I’m From” Documentary

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Just off celebrating his 43rd birthday, Life + Times presents a brief documentary on Jay-Z and the build-up to his opening concert at the Barclays Center – the new home to the Brooklyn Nets. This in-depth documentary shows behind-the-scenes footage o...

HYPETRAK INSIGHTS with Three Quarter CEO David Airaudi

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The latest installment of INSIGHTS sees HYPETRAK highlighting Three Quarter CEO David Airaudi. An imprint offering 360-degree service – a direction in which the music industry has been headed for years – Three Quarter clearly exists in a...

Skrillex Quest: Skrillex Drops Zelda-Inspired Video Game

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As if taking over the EDM/dubstep scene wasn’t enough, Skrillex takes his electronic production to a new dimension – one that takes you to a magnetic world, think Legend of Zelda with wonky basslines. Conveniently titled as Skrillex Quest...

Pharrell Williams Interviews KAWS & David Salle | Video

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Cultural entrepreneur and all-round pop icon, Pharell Williams continues his intricate series of ARTST TLK – last episode saw Ben Mezrich and Andy Greenberg discuss the Illuminati and social media – which features special guests in their...

Music, Art and Fashion Collide at the Be Street Weeknd Urban Festival in Paris

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Paris’s La Cite de la Mode et du Design is set to be transformed into an urban playground this December as the Be Street Weeknd Urban Festival gears up for its weekend of fun. Kicking off the Christmas festivities a few days early, the Be Stree...