New music we currently have on repeat.
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The Hundreds Collaborate With Amoeba Records For New Collection
A celebration of music and streetwear.
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The Oscar Winners 2018: Who Won at The Biggest Night in Hollywood
“And the Oscar goes to…”
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Sony’s Lost in Music with Khalid
Sony kicks off it’s second annual Lost in Music campaign with the Grammy-nominated headliner, Khalid.
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Stream Will Smith’s New Movie “Bright” Now On Netflix
A new sci-fi fantasy film to watch over the holiday weekend.
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Netflix Rolls Out Red Carpet Premiere for New Movie ‘BRIGHT’
Will Smith, Ty Dolla $ign, Xzibit, Migos, Jaden Smith and more attended the premiere.
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Watch N*E*R*D Perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live
NO_ONE EVER REALLY DIES out today!
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Watch Steve Lacy Play ‘Dark Red’ Live at The Standard, Hollywood
The 19 year old Grammy-nominated singer and producer should already be on your music radar.
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Mixtape Monday: RnBass Radio Episode 5
With your hosts J Maine and Kiana Valenciano. Mixed by DJ A Ron.
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Mixtape Monday: RnBass Radio – Episode 2
Featuring new R&B tracks from around the world.
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RTJ, Big Boi & Danger Mouse Drop Fast-Paced “Chase Me” MV
“I’m running reds ’til I’m out of this town, baby”
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Talib Kweli Creates Golden Age of Hip-Hop Playlist
If you’ve Never Been In Love with 1988, you will now.
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Puma x Pink Dolphin Launch
This past weekend, national lifestyle apparel and footwear retailer, Footaction, celebrated the highly anticipated release of the Puma and Pink Dolphin collection, during a private launch party at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Fortunately we were among some of the lucky Angelenos to join in on the celebration. On the penthouse rooftop overlooking the hustle and […]
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Red Bull Sound Select’s “30 Days in LA” Launches with Wax On Wax Event
November is already turning out to be one of the best month’s of 2015 – and it hasn’t even happened yet! Thanks to Red Bull Sound Select, they’ve mapped out and organized a month long music event that spans the different neighborhoods and venues in Los Angeles. If any indication of last year’s “30 Days […]
Read moreHennessy V.S Takes Over Los Angeles To Celebrate New Artist Bottle
Everybody seems to have one foot out the door already as the weekend finally arrives. Shout out to the last person in the office right now putting in that overtime, you definitely deserve a Hennessy V.S drink for all those late nights and early mornings. If Hennessy V.S is in your grocery list this weekend, […]
Read moreRevolt x Footaction Present: Future
It took REVOLT and Footaction to join forces last week, August 13, 2015, to finally give Future fans the traptastic time of their lives out here in Hollywood. The two forces teamed up for a special episode of REVOLT Live, the network’s entertainment news show, to make this happen. Future returned to Los Angeles to […]
Read moreEditor’s Note: Life, Cacophony and Hiatus Kaiyote
When I first heard of the New Zealand neo-funk/soul/r&b/everything-sonically-pleasing-under-the-sun-quartet, Hiatus Kaiyote, it was through their 2013 hit, “Nakamarra” featuring the legendary Abstract Emcee, Q-Tip. The experience of being introduced to that track and subsequently the band’s full body of work felt like a reprisal of self for me. It was eye-opening, really, what with their […]
Read moreWord on the Street: 6/8/15
Kanye West celebrated his 38th birthday with a private basketball game inside the Staples Center. Celebrity friends included Tyga, Pusha T, Justin Bieber, Russell Westbrook, 2 Chainz and A-Trak. Get more #WOTS after the jump!
Read moreHUF x G-Shock Launch Party Brings Diplomats Mob to Los Angeles
One of the first skate brands to tread streetwear waters, Huf Worldwide, launched their collabo watch with G-Shock at the Avalon last night, and brought out none other than Harlem natives and the original mob, The Diplomats, better known as Dipset. Cam’Ron, Juelz Santana and the crew mobbed the stage for an opportunistic turn up […]
Read moreJa Rule Lost His Chance on Fast & Furious Sequels
As you speed past the highways and drift into the theater parking lot hoping you didn’t miss the 8pm time slot for Furious 7, let’s slow down and reminisce on the first movie from the franchise. The Fast and The Furious had it’s opening weekend on June 2001…almost 14 years ago! Hopefully some of you […]
Read moreWorld Of Dance Industry Awards Returns To Hollywood
On Tuesday February 10th, come out to Avalon in Hollywood for the World of Dance Industry Awards 2015! Expect to see your favorite dancers killin’ it on stage and on the dancefloor. Do you hit repeat on those ill dance videos on YouTube? Then you’ll want to be here. The dance community continues to expand, […]
Read moreRECAP: Sunset Strip Music Festival 2014, MURS316 Stage
For hip-hop to rep so hard at the Sunset Strip Music Festival, a function that’s long been a hub for rock music, it speaks volumes on its tremendous progress here in Los Angeles and pop culture in general. Taking advantage of its new platform via the Murs316 stage, which was curated by proud LA rap legend […]
Read more#ArtofChase: A Hennessy Launch
Photos By: KirillWasHere (With exception to Ne-Yo and Amber Rose) On Thursday July 10th 2014, Hennessy shut down Hollywood Boulevard as the brand celebrated the official launch of the Hennessy V.S Limited Edition bottle by Shepard Fairey. LA hot spot Create nightclub served as the backdrop for the celebration. The night kicked off with an […]
Read moreBreaking Bread with Shepard Fairey x Hennessy
Photos Shot by: KirillWasHere On July 10, Hennessy made its West Coast presence known as the brand celebrated the official launch of the Hennessy V.S Limited Edition bottle designed by world-class contemporary artist Shepard Fairey.
Read moreOHM: Your New Nightclub Destination
Set in the heart of Hollywood is a new destination to appease the beat hungry masses. Clubs come and go in this fast paced city, stay updated on trending hot spots and you’ll be “that guy/girl” everyone hits up when they need a night out. We were invited one Wednesday night to experience what OHM […]
Read moreFilm Review: Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton (This is Stones Throw Records)
Every Hip-Hop head has a turning point. It’s that point where you evolve as a music fan, and start to break things down for yourself. Music is no longer just music – it’s something you deconstruct, and in the process, you learn to expand your own horizons and welcome new, often more experimental sounds. I […]
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A Very Special Celebration
So you just purchased a Hennessy V.S bottle to share with your friends this weekend. Congratulations. You just made the best decision of your life. Ok, maybe not your whole life, but your weekend just got a lot more interesting.
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