MTV News: The New West (featuring OFWGKTA)

Highlighting the vibrant underground scene in California, MTV News’s Sway took it upon himself

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Highlighting the vibrant underground scene in California, MTV News’s Sway took it upon himself to have an in-depth look at Los Angeles hip-hop – especially the recent phenomenon sparked by OFWGKTA. The clip offers interviews with ?uestlove among others in order to explain the secret to Odd Future’s DIY success. The future program will cover the diverse new crowd of rising hip-hop acts from LA and surrounding areas including names like Kendrick Lamar, Nipsey Hussle, Dom Kennedy and more.

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