Hailing from Fontana, CA Chauncy “Hit-Boy” Hollis Jr. got started making beats in his bedroom and posting them on Myspace. Producer Polo Da Don found Hit on the platform and reached out immediately. Within weeks they were working together, and placing tracks with artists like J.Lo and Lil Wayne. Eventually his beat CD would catch the attention of Kanye West and Hit would be pulled into the GOOD Music cipher where he would mint his position with the indelible smash, “N***** In Paris.” In the next years he would go on to make more classics for Ye and Jay, as well as ASAP Rocky, Drake and Beyonce. However, a decision to bounce from Hawaii during the Cruel Summer sessions to work with Beyonce would alienate his mentor, Kanye, and derail his momentum. But Hit-Boy was undaunted and went back to basics, honing his craft and quietly placing tracks until his Travis Scott and Drake collab, “Sicko Mode”, would drop in 2018 and announce his second coming. In the subsequent 3 years he’s won Grammy’s and made unforgettable bodies of work with Nipsey Hustle, Nas and Big Sean.
Zane Lowe sits down with Roddy Ricch at the Petersen Automotive Museum, a fitting backdrop to breakdown his latest album, ‘LIVE LIFE FAST.’ The pair first discuss the inspirations behind Roddy Ricch’s biggest hits like “The Box” and “Die Young,” and Roddy explains that he is deeply inspired by Kanye West’s mentality and his definitions of home and work. The “Kanye mentality,” contributions from collaborators, and backdrops like Paris, Aspen and Hawaii are the pillars that shaped ‘LIVE LIFE FAST.’ Roddy Ricch also pays his respects to Virgil Abloh who he describes as an innovator, and explains that fashion and travel are important elements to his artistry. Listen to Roddy Ricch on Apple Music: https://apple.co/RoddyRicchYT
We’ve been waiting for this one to drop for a while now! Ty finally released his new single with Yeezy! As soon as the dancefloors open up around the world this one is gonna go crazy. Listen here.
It’s been eight years since 2009 and a lot has happened since then — especially for a then-relatively unknown rapper called Kendrick Lamar. Earlier today, a throwback video from that year has surfaced and it finds Lamar spitting rhymes over Kanye West’s “So Appalled” instrumental. At the time, the Compton rapper was still on the come up and nobody really knew about him or his music. It’s definitely refreshing to watch him, who is well-known and revered by many today, as a hungry up-and-comer in the rap game. Read more…
It’s been a little bit since we’ve heard from Tyga, but to start the new year off right Tyga has released his newest single with the help of Kanye West & G.O.O.D Music! The track is entitled “Feel Me” and you can get it on iTunes right now. Keep it locked in for a bunch of Tyga in 2017! After you stream the track let us know what you think.
JUST ANNOUNCED! Kanye West announces additional California dates in LA, San Jose, Sacramento, Fresno & Anaheim. Tickets on sale THIS Saturday 10/22 at 10am at LiveNation.com or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Both Oakland shows at Oracle Arena are THIS WEEKEND and ON SALE NOW! Get your tickets while you can!
Kanye West has announced new dates for the Saint Pablo Tour and he’s coming to the Bay Area’s legendary Oracle Arena next weekend onOctober 22nd & 23rd! This is something you know you won’t want to miss. Make sure you grab your tickets while you can and get more info HERE. Let us know if you copped a pair!
