Kanye West

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

The Samples Behind Kanye West’s ‘Graduation’

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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.”

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Thursday, May 12, 2016

Watch Kayper’s Routine for DJcityTV


 
British DJ/producer Kayper performs a routine using Kanye West’s “Feedback” and Peep This’ remix of Missy Elliott’s “Get Ur Freak On.”
 
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Related: Watch Hedspin’s ‘I Love Kanye’ Routine

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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Watch Desiigner’s ‘Panda’ Video Featuring Kanye West

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G.O.O.D. Music artist Desiigner has delivered a much-anticipated video for his number one single, “Panda.” Debuted on TIDAL, the visual shows the 19-year-old rapper stealing a car and getting into a high-speed police chase with none other than Kanye West.

The track, which quickly became a club staple after its release in December, is currently number two on Billboard’s Hot 100. Watch the video above and download “Panda” on DJcity.

Related: Kid Cut Up Drops a Club Edit of Desiigner’s ‘Panda’

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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Scooter Braun Reveals What It’s Like to Manage Justin Bieber and Kanye West

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Scooter Braun and Justin Bieber
Scooter Braun and Justin Bieber on a fishing trip. (via Instagram)
 
Scooter Braun recently spoke with renowned journalist Charlie Rose about what it’s like managing Justin Bieber and Kanye West, the latter of which signed with Braun in March.
 
Braun, who also manages Martin Garrix, discussed how he discovered Bieber and knew that the singer would be a star. The 34-year-old also explained how Bieber was able to overcome his struggles and how his collab with Skrillex and Diplo, “Where Are U Now,” came about.
 
As for Kanye West, Braun said that Yeezy is often misunderstood and explained why the rapper is one of the best people he’s ever met.
 
Watch the full convo below.
 

 
Related: Scooter Braun and CAA’s Rob Light Discuss the Future of Music

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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Watch Hedspin’s ‘I Love Kanye’ Routine


 
In his first routine video in over a year, 2011 Red Bull Thre3style World Champ Hedspin returns with a live remix edit of Kanye West‘s “I Love Kanye.” The Vancouver native’s performance makes use of Serato Flip and Pioneer’s DJM-S9 mixer.
 
Related: Watch This Violin Duo Cover Kanye West’s ‘All Day’

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Wednesday, March 2, 2016

10 Best DJ Reactions to Deadmau5 and Kanye Beef

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If you haven’t heard, deadmau5 called out Kanye West for alleged software piracy on Tuesday and the two have been going back and forth on Twitter ever since. Of course, news of the beef quickly spread and plenty of DJs have chimed in, including Dillon Francis and Jauz.
 
Check out our favorite responses below.
 


 
Related: Deadmau5 Calls Out Kanye West for Software Piracy

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