Stanley Kubrick was a master of the hidden narrative, a virtuoso of subtext and composition with an obsessive attention to detail. Executively produced and heavily scored by iconic MC/producer Jehst, Stig Of The Dump’s latest album ‘Kubrick’ is a story rife with gritty comedy and honest tragedy. What begins as a braggadocio-laden rap album effortlessly…
Monthly Archives: June 2015
Miss Tofelees – The Hearts and Skies (BBC Intro Premier & Short Film Collab)
The Hearts and Skies project reaches completion with a second track premiered on BBC Introducing West Yorkshire and the release of a short film by videographers We Are No Filter called MACHINES. FOREVER was premiered on BBC Introducing West Yorkshire on 27th June 2015 and can be found on the Hearts N Skies album:- Hearts…
Platformz Records: Thought Foundry – Ready For This (EP)
Thought Foundry is the newest offering from Platformz Records and they have released their debut EP, produced by Rediculus. The project titled ‘Ready For This’ is 4 strong songs covering what lyricist Konflik sees as “Things that motivate me to do better”. Questioning everything from the influence of religion on his life and the lives…
Dephect Clothing reissue the Garry Milne – SAMURAI T-Shirt
UK based Dephect Clothing have recently reissued the sort after Garry Milne SAMURAI T-Shirt Founded in 1999, Dephect was conceived as a creative outlet for a small group of friends from north-west London in Great Britain. Inspired by various subcultures and growing up as teenagers in the 90’s, we developed a love of underground art and…
Defron – Invalid (Music Video)
Australian rapper Defron’s first film-clip from his debut EP is now available. ‘Invalid’ is the first single and the title-track from Australian rapper and poet Defron, taken from his debut EP due for release next month. The song is produced by friend and New York based producer Bottega Beretta and features cuts from Perth based…
Droppin’ Science Show ft. Matman & Daredevil (June/July 2015)
Bringing a breezy fresh selection perfect for chilled summer listening, the Droppin’ Science brothers Matman & Daredevil are back on the turntables and mics with another dope mix of their fave new underground Hip Hop tracks. This episode features new heat from the likes of De La Soul, Nas, Slum Village, Flying Lotus, Goldlink, A$AP…
The Sugarhill Gang VS Melle Mel’s Furious Five Support from: DJ Mr Thing & Spin Doctor @ THE JAZZ CAFE (THURSDAY 6th & FRIDAY 7th AUGUST 2015)
In 1979 Hip Hop made the jump from block party to record and in 1982 those records got political. These landmarks are thanks to the two legendary groups we have performing on one stage for the first time ever. The Sugarhill Gang scored the first international rap hit with ‘Rappers Delight’. Hands down one of…
90’s CLOTHING BRAND ‘DREADY’ RELAUNCHES TO RE-INSPIRE
Dready, the iconic 90’s streetwear brand is back to re-inspire a generation, as well as recruiting new ambassadors along the way… Dready was a cult character that appeared on t-shirts, hoodies and sweats worn as uniform for ravers, musos, cool kids and reggae fans back in the brand’s heyday. And just to prove you can’t…
Russell Simmons x All Def Digital’s The Signal Presents: Tona – luv It (Music Video)
After the release of his well received Carpe Diem project, Toronto’s own Tona continues to drop consistent heat with the visuals for his third single, ‘Luv It’. Immediately following his Juno win for ‘Best Rap Recording’ with Naturally Born Strangers, a group compromised of Tona, Rich Kidd, and Adam Bomb, as well as his MMVA…
Tekh Togo – More Crystals (Prod. By Jon Content/Audio)
Grand Rapid, Michigan rapper/producer/visual artist Tekh Togo presents ‘More Crystals’, the new single produced by Chicago’s Jon Content. Togo is preparing for the release of ‘BlackWater’, his forthcoming album featuring Mick Jenkins, Nitty Scott MC, Joose of AGO, and Dougy Lo Hot as well as production from Mistro, Nixon and Seventh of AGO. One ‘BlackWater’…
Electro-dub pioneers Dreadzone to re-issue classic 2001 album ‘Sound’ on their own Dubwiser label (31/07/2015) + UK Tour Dates
Dreadzone formed in 1993 when the former Big Audio Dynamite rhythm section; drummer Greg Dread Roberts and bassist Leo Williams teamed up with musician, producer and mixer Tim Bran. Throughout the 1990s Dreadzone had continually remixed itself; chopping and changing members and record labels (including stints on both Virgin and Alan McGees Creation). Greg and…
RedVenom Feat. Blaq Poet & Imperial Brothers + DJ Wiz (Wu Tang DJz) – There’s No Killin What Can Not Be Killed (Audio)
UK Manchester Emcee RedVenom is back with another transatlantic banger – ‘There’s no killin what can’t be killed’ This time he enlists the Bronx Legends Imperial Brothers alongside his frequent collaborator Blaq Poet. The cut features a hard core beat with Poet setting it off in classic style. DJ Cuts are added by DJ Wiz…
Young Twizzy – Ice Cream Gmix (Music Video)
East Harlem’s Own Young Twizzy Delivers a Dope Set Of Bars Over The Wu-Tang Classic ‘Ice Cream’. Shot By Butta LoXo of ‘Dreamer Vision Films’. Edited By Ty Hickson/ The Arke. Look Out for Twizzy’s Official Release ‘When The Smoke Clears’ Scheduled For Fall Release. https://twitter.com/YoungTwizzyABM https://soundcloud.com/youngtwizzy
DJ Mickey Knox & DJ Doc Rock – A Totally Awesome 80’s Mixtape (Free Download)
DJ Mickey Knox & DJ Doc Rock take you back in time for a journey through the 80’s music that you love from Prince to Olivia Newton John. https://twitter.com/DJMickeyKnox https://twitter.com/DJDocRock
MAMA & The Doctor’s Orders present: BLACK MILK Support From: Micall Parknsun (YNR Productions) Russ Ryan (The Doctor’s Orders) SUNDAY 12TH JULY
Black Milk continues the path laid out by the late great J-Dilla as Detroit’s own Producer / MC with a soulful sound and hard as hell drums! A real favorite of The Doctor’s Orders this will be his 6th show with us in what has been a stellar career. Having produced eleven full length solo and…
Mama Group & The Doctor’s Orders present: Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde + Support (Monday 6th July 2015)
Founding and former Pharcyde members Fatlip and Slimkid3 along with Bizarre Ride Producers J-Sw!ft & LA Jay will perform Bizarre Ride live from start to finish on Monday 6th July at the legendary Jazz Café in Camden. What better way to celebrate the 20th year anniversary of the album than performing it live for the…
Koyto feat. Phil The Agony – The Green Experience EP (Out Now)
‘The Green Experience’ is Koyto’s (Valencia, Spain) new release joining forces with one of the most respected artists of L.A., Phil The Agony, from Strong Arm Steady. Both artists have created a 5 tracks EP, all produced by Koyto, getting that strength on the beats to match the Phil The Agony essence on the mic,…
JMC – Wonderland (Audio/09/08/2015)
The man behind ‘Sturridge Dance’ JMC is back with another summer anthem ‘Wonderland’! Premiered by Charlie Sloth. “One of the UK rap songs of the 2014 summer!” (Re Sturridge Dance) Zane Lowe JMC (Island Records) is a man who knows how to make a club and radio smash. ‘Sturridge Dance’ (playlisted on Radio1/1Xtra/Capital Xtra) and…
Ciphurphace – Elbow Space (Prod. by erIC YOUng /Audio)
“I get Wolfgang Puck respect with the James Beard – I’m a wolf’s fangs stuck in the neck of a reindeer”. CIPHURPHACE AKA “THE ASIAN PIERCE BROSNAN WITH A BEARD PROBLEM” RETURNS WITH HIS BRAND NEW SINGLE ‘ELBOW SPACE’. Produced by erIC YOUng from the forthcoming new EP ‘IN PHACED GOD WE TRUST’. Available now…
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Method Man feat. Hanz On & Streetlife – The Meth Lab (Music Video)
Tommy Boy Entertainment is a legendary Hip Hop & Electronic label founded in NYC in 1981. The label is credited with launching the careers of notable Hip Hop legends Afrika Bambaataa, Queen Latifah, House of Pain, De La Soul, and Naughty By Nature. Currently the home to the AM:Racket, Deepstate Records, UC Music & Gorilla…
AR15 PRESENTS: SQUEEKS, SNEAKBO, DUBZ, STORMZY & MR BIGZ – OUT IN THE JUNGLE (Audio) Taken From #ConcreteJungle (Aug 2015)
AR15’s Concrete Jungle is being kept under close guard and apart from one previous release, the project remains largely under wraps but amid the intrigue and suspense, from the teasers that have dropped so far and the feature list of over 50 acts that are involved, it is already high in the stakes of being…
One Love Festival 2015 @ Croft Farm Waterpark, Gloucestershire, UK (Friday 4th – Sunday 6th September)
One Love Festival is proud to announce their 8th Annual festival with a great line up for 2015 set in a new location at Croft Farm Waterpark, Bredons Hardwick, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire The Lakeside caravan park provide more space for UK’s only Dub and Reggae Music camping festival over the weekend of Friday 4th to Sunday 6th…
Kieran Alleyne – Be Around (Music Video/Pre-Order)
With the track making tons of noise across radio waves and the blogosphere alike, it is only right the 20 year old multifaceted R&B singer, dancer and actor Kieran Alleyne drops the visuals for his latest banger ‘Be Around’ produced by DJ Mustard. The video, premiered by VIBE Magazine and directed by Erik White (Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland,…
BowLDN – Survivor (Music Video/iTunes)
Based in South West London, BowLDN is a solo artist and producer who is no stranger to going against the grain. Working hard to create a unique hip hop sound all of his own, he has consciously stepped away from the pigeonholing and standardisation of the music industry to create something new. Diagnosed with learning…
Urban Vault Academy x ReverbNation Interview – A.D. Weighs
Urban Vault Academy caught up with U.S. Hip Hop artist A.D. WEIGHS via our campaign with international music platform Reverbnation, to ask him some questions about his music, school and more… Hailing from Detroit, USA, A.D. Weighs is a charismatic, spontaneous and direct Hip Hop artist who set out to create music with an honest…
Urban Vault Academy Interviews – Insane Macbeth/IM
Urban Vault Academy caught up with UK Hip Hop producer INSANE MACBETH to ask him some questions about his music, inspirations and collaborations Insane Macbeth the beatmeister hailing from South Londons Brixton SW9, has worked with/produced for Kinetic Effect, The Icepick, Huntkillbury Finn (katch 22), crazy Noddy (The Sindecut), Malarchi, Ruffstylz, Reveal (Poisonous Poets), Karl…