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Wiz Khalifa - DayToday: Boys of Zummer Ep. 1 by Alex Young

Wiz Khalifa returns with his fan favorite vlog series, DayToday. The new season is aptly titled "Boys of Zummer" as it coincides with his tour alongside Fall Out Boy. Episode one draws the viewer in immediately with a funky opening sequence thanks to the track "You're Not Good Enough" by Blood Orange. From there explore the Pittsburgh rapper's joyous life during Grammy season, DJ Kat Daddy sets and after parties, a haircut with his son, a game of pickup basketball, up to his time on stage this summer. Enjoy below and look for new episodes premiering on Revolt, Wednesdays at 10:30pm EST.

InTheRough for LifeOfLanie - How To Style: Glasses by Alex Young

Lanie is the Jack of all trades. Better known as LifeOfLanie, the YouTube sensation, beauty guru, fashionista, and socialite has the unique ability to capture and set trends-- her InHerRoughStyle features are perfect examples. After browsing her YouTube channel call her your personal stylist and cosmetologist, her inviting personality only makes her brand more relatable. This makes her a valuable ambassador for companies like See.Saw.Seen Eyewear, who task Lanie with styling five different pair of glasses in her latest video. She does the project justice from beginning to end, outfitting a blue and white romper with tortoise frames. See for yourself below. 

The soundtrack to Lanie's "How To Style: Glasses" video is curated by InTheRough. ITR provided Lanie four options of playlists to insert in her video, each trying to fit her preferred edm, hip-hop, and r&b vibes. While the video does not include all four options, they are available on ITR's SoundCloud profile and OfficeVibes.

Gucci Mane - Trapology (Mixtape) by Alex Young

To the uninformed you probably know Gucci Mane from his gangster Archie role in Spring Breakers with Vanessa Hudgens and Selena Gomez, his pop-ish hit "Lemonade", or the ice cream cone tattooed on his face. But, to his fans, his Atlanta natives, and the hip-hop community Gucci is an icon. The legend crafted a new sub-genre called Trap music that matched ATL's already vibrant rap scene. Beyond the ability to generate radio records and soundtracks for the streets, Gucci has a work ethic needed to be recognized completing marathon studio sessions. His influence is strong, as Noisey Atlanta describes him as a Kingmaker, evidence provided by 2 Chainz, Migos, and Young Thug. Today, Gucci Mane is hitting in full force with his Trapology mixtape which features stars Snoop Dogg, Fetty Wap, and Lil B The Based God. Try something new and take a listen below.

Travi$ Scott - Antidote by Alex Young

The second single off Travi$ Scott's Rodeo album is now available. Travi$ has seen his name in the headlines a lot since the June 8 release of his song "3500", largely in part due to the incident where he kicked a cameraman off the stage for his Summer Jam set. In his newest track, "Antidote", the rapper says of the situation, "Kickin' the cameraman off of my stages cuz I don't like how he snappin' my angles." Obsessive about his art and his brand, Travi$ Scott debuted "Antidote" to fans at an after party this weekend and said it potentially featured OVO member PARTYNEXTDOOR, now it is apparent that was a hype-filled lie. Regardless, Scott's solo effort suffices. 

Listen to VibeRotation 21 by Alex Young

It feels like the sun is going down on a good summer day and a good ass night is about to ensue. This is the energy accompanied by great music provided by VibeRotation 21. Ready your ears for a steady flow of new heat from a handful of talented young artists. Unwind or rally to a smooth Chaka Khan sample from legendary producer Statik Selektah, classic west coast sounds from LA's own Dom Kennedy and RJ, a pair of refreshing tracks from Chris Brown, and more.