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Watch Nas’ ‘Cops Shot the Kid’ Video Feat. Kanye West

Nas has shared a fitting video for his Nasir track “Cops Shot the Kid” featuring Kanye West. The visual, which sees a man being chased by two police officers, includes a cameo from legendary rapper Slick Rick, whose 1989 classic “Children’s Story” is sampled in the song.

Nick Bike’s edit of “Cops Shot The Kid” was one of the most-downloaded tracks of July.

Watch the video above and download the song on DJcity.

Patricia Lin | January 7, 2019

Tracks

Kanye West and Lil Pump Drop New Single and Video, ‘I Love It’ Feat. Adele Givens

Kanye West and Lil Pump have teamed up for a bouncy new single titled “I Love It” featuring actress/comedian Adele Givens. The NSFW track was premiered with a video during Thursday’s Pornhub Awards, which Kanye creatively directed.

In the comedic visual, Kanye and Lil Pump shimmy down a hallway in giant, box-like outfits.

“I Love It” features production from Kanye, DJ Clark Kent, CBMix, and Ronny J.

Watch the video above and download the track on DJcity.

Hugo Pacheco | September 7, 2018

Turntablism

Dopey Performs Routine With Kanye’s ‘Black Skinhead’

Former DMC World DJ champion Dopey has delivered a creative performance using Kanye West’s 2013 single, “Black Skinhead.” The Canadian turntablist told DJcity he kept tweaking the routine until he could perform it live during his shows, not just at home.

Watch the final version above.

Hugo Pacheco | August 24, 2017

DJcityTV

DJ 4REST Performs Routine Using ‘N#ggas in Paris’ and ‘HUMBLE.’

DJ 4REST, a member of Japanese duo A4, performs a routine using the group’s remixes of JAY-Z and Kanye West‘s “N#ggas in Paris” and Kendrick Lamar‘s “HUMBLE.” In 2014, 4REST competed in the Red Bull 3Style Japan Finals.

Follow DJ 4REST on Facebook, Instagram, Mixcloud, and Twitter.

Anthony Polis | August 15, 2017

DJ Culture

The Samples Behind Kanye West’s ‘The College Dropout’

Following a look at Ghostface Killah’s Supreme Clientele earlier this week, Power 106‘s Wax Only series is back to examine Kanye West‘s debut album, The College Dropout.

Released in 2004, College Dropout has sold over four million copies worldwide. It also received 10 Grammy nominations, winning Best Rap Album.

The album featured five singles: “Slow Jamz,” which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, “Jesus Walks,” which won a Grammy for Best Rap Song, “Through the Wire,” “All Falls Down,” and “The New Workout Plan.”

Wax Only is a series that showcases samples used on classic hip-hop albums. It is hosted by Power 106’s Production Director, Vin Rican.

Watch above to see Vinny go through the samples on The College Dropout.

DJcity Staff | February 10, 2017

Turntablism

9 O’clock Live Remixes Schoolboy Q and Kanye West’s ‘That Part’

Three-time DMC World Team Champions 9 O’clock have lived remixed Schoolboy Q and Kanye West‘s single “That Part” in a new video.

The track was the 33rd most downloaded song on DJcity in May and peaked at number 40 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in August.

A studio version of 9 O’clock’s remix can be downloaded for free here.

Anthony Polis | September 13, 2016

DJcityTV

Watch Dstrukt Perform His ‘I Heart Kanye’ Routine

Dstrukt, a former DMC and Red Bull Thre3style regional finalist, has performed his “I Heart Kanye” routine in a new video for DJcityTV. The Bay Area native used the wireless Mixfader and edjing Scratch app for the performance.

Anthony Polis | September 3, 2016

Tracks

Watch Kanye West’s ‘Fade’ Video

Kanye West premiered the music video for his single “Fade” at the MTV VMAs on Sunday night. The visual stars R&B singer Teyana Taylor, who’s signed to Kanye’s GOOD Music label. It also features a cameo from Cleveland Cavaliers player, Iman Shumpert, who’s married to Taylor.

Anthony Polis | August 29, 2016

Tracks

Watch Kanye West’s ‘Wolves’ Video Ft. Vic Mensa & Sia

Kanye West has partnered with French fashion brand Balmain on a video for “Wolves,” his 2015 track featuring Vic Mensa and Sia.

According to a report from Vogue, the visual is part of Balmain’s fall 2016 campaign, which stars Kanye. The captivating video also includes cameos from Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Cindy Crawford, among other models.

Watch above.

Patricia Lin | July 29, 2016

DJ Culture

The Samples Behind Kanye West’s ‘Graduation’

Power 106’s Vin Rican has returned with a new installment of Wax Only, this time looking at Kanye West‘s Graduation album for the rapper’s 39th birthday. In the episode, Vinny showcases nine songs from the album and some of the samples behind them. Watch the video above, which includes classics like “Stronger” and “Good Life.”

Patricia Lin | June 8, 2016