Chuck Inglish’s “Everybody’s Big Brother” Album Listening Event (Recap) [Video]

On 8/15/15, Chuck Inglish invited a few friends to the pool at LA’s Hotel Figueroa for a first listen to his soon-to-be-released album, “Everybody’s Big Brother.” Shoutout to A$AP Rocky, Trinidad James, Asher Roth, Peter Cottontale, Jay 305, Buddy, QUIŃ, Fat Tony, Sulaiman, Jez Dior, Yonas Michael, and everyone else who came through.

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Kali Uchis – Loner [Video]

The Colombian pop priestess shows that it’s fun to be alone in her dreamy new video. Here’s something strangely calming about watching Kali Uchis dance by the jukebox, sip candy-coloured milkshakes and sing beneath the neon lights of an abandoned drive-in. Maybe it’s because her voice drifts like icing sugar over a cake, or maybe it’s because she’s completely, gloriously alone – and sometimes there is nothing more liberating. The dreamy track itself is titled “Loner” and it’s all about embracing your inner loneliness. “I wanted this music video to portray a strong sense of being very grown, content alone and feeling yourself,” the Colombian-born, East Coast singer told Dazed about the stylish self-directred visual, adding: “I was inspired by mermaids, call-girls, the actress Mia Farrow, the film Scarface and the director Quentin Tarantino”

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DJ Jazzy Jeff: Vinyl Destination Season 3 (Episode 12) [Video]

DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Vinyl Destination crew are in the home stretch of the Euro tour. After a few days in the frigid streets of Russia, the guys trade snow boots for shorts in balmy Dubai. Tour rookie Dayne Jordan is less than prepared for the climate. Jeff and Dayne head out in search of more appropriate attire until their seemingly innocent shopping trip turns risky. Next is Stuttgart, Germany for the final show. When they arrive, Steve experiences a close call with his luggage. After the show, Jeff celebrates the success of the tour and Dayne reflects on his first tour experience. Fast forward to the start of the Asia tour. The first stop is Hong Kong. DJ Ferno is excited to dive right into trying exotic Chinese delicacies, while a more cautious Dayne plans to take baby steps during his first trip to the far east.

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Hopsin Disses Trap Music, Addresses Haters, Talks About Being Different & More [Video]

Hard Knock Tv’s Nick Huff Barili sits down with Hopsin for exclusive in-depth interview. In part 4, Hopsin: 1. Clowns Trap Music and rappers that don’t even make sense with their raps. 2. Explains inspiration behind “Rap Sucks”/”No Words” skit. 3. Say Trap rappers have no talent; its just the hard beats and producers adding auto tune to make the songs catchy. 4. Says he misses the old days when there were rappers actually rapping. 5. Addresses his song Mr Jones, says its for all the Hopsin haters. “I got hated on a lot..People call me corny…” 6. Talks being fulled by the doubters. 7. Explains the difference between being signed to major distribution vs major label. Say he is signed to WBR for distribution. 8. Says he does not have a label A&R and controls all of his own music himself. + More!

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