The ‘Godfather of Jungle’ – LTJ Bukem headlines a night of mind-altering Drum and Bass at the one of a kind – Village Underground, 21st August 2015. Featuring support from Om Unit, two of the most respected and hard working members of the bass music community come together to catapult you through the sonic scapes…
Monthly Archives: July 2015
The Doctor’s Orders Presents: Hip Hop vs RnB vs Dancehall @ Trapeze Basement, London UK (Bank Holiday Sunday 30th Aug)
For this Carnival spectacular The Doctor’s Orders have brought two of their hugely popular monthly parties together under one roof, With an incredible line up spinning across both floors of this great Shoreditch venue you will want to find your spot on the dance-floor and settle in for a heavy session. On the ground floor…
Lethal Bizzle feat. Shakka – Playground (Lyric Video) + UK Tour Dates (October)
Grime stalwart Lethal Bizzle returns with his second single release on Virgin EMI (who he inked a deal with in January 2015) – summer anthem in the making, ‘Playground’ featuring Shakka. ‘Playground’, which features Mobo nominee Shakka and is produced by Lethal Bizzle’s long-time production partner Diztortion, was debuted on Radio 1 last night when…
St. Joe Louis – Cloud Club/Everything LP
As a follow up to their 2012 released collaborative EP with German production duo JR&PH7 and NJ’s Brokn Englsh titled ‘My Favorite Demons‘ on Soulspazm, NJ/LA trio St. Joe Louis return with a new full-length LP ‘Cloud Club/Everything’. For the unacquainted, St. Joe Louis are a group comprised of producer/emcee Elete Wright, and two MC’s…
Silent Knight – Walking (Prod. by The Audible Doctor) Off upcoming: Weaknd EP
Tri-State based Silent Knight has just dropped the first single off his upcoming ‘Weaknd’ EP. Stream The Audible Doctor (The Brown Bag AllStars) produced ‘Walking’ below: https://twitter.com/SilentKnightter https://twitter.com/audibledoctor
JOEY BADA$$ & SPECIAL GUESTS RETURN TO THE UK (NOVEMBER) AS PART OF HIS WORLD DOMINATION TOUR 2015
Joey Bada$$ will return to the UK this November as part of his World Domination tour, that will see him playing shows in Liverpool, Birmingham, London, Norwich and Bristol. Full list below. Tickets will go on general sale Friday 31st July at 9am. The tour kicked off on the West Coast in June, alongside his…
Jamall Bufford + Kensaye – Freedom Is (Free Download)
The Black Op: Era II continues to shine a light on the collective’s individual artists, this time around it’s co-founder Jamall Bufford’s turn to hold the torch. In collaboration with new TBO producer Kensaye, from London, he delivers ‘Freedom Is’. The album is not only a statement but also an exploration of freedom’s complexity, a…
Nightmares on Wax (Full Live Show) @ Union Chapel, London, UK (24th Sept)
Warp Records longest serving artist, who has been the soundtrack to a generation of smokers and groovers alike, Nightmares on Wax, brings his hypnotising full live show to the Union Chapel, for an exclusive performance at an incredible venue. A one off show. With seminal albums Smokers Delight, Carboot Soul, and Mind Elevation staples of…
Soundcrash presents: System Sound feat. Vivek + System Roots & Dillinja, Kromestar, Channel one @ KOKO, London, UK (19th Sept)
Potentially the most important night to emerge out of London over the past 5 years, this is SYSTEM a night dedicated to Foundation sounds. Since it’s inception 3 years ago legendary London club night SYSTEM has sold out every single show – without any line ups or promotion… Founder V.I.V.E.K. built his own soundsystem in…
Constant Deviants – End All Be All (Da Beatminerz Remix)
Check out the new remix of the ‘Constant Deviants’ single ‘End All Be All’ by Brooklyn’s ‘Da Beatminerz’. This was arranged when the pair were guests on Beatminerz Radio at the time of their new album ‘Avant Garde‘ release in May of this year. Since then, ‘Constant Deviants’ have just wrapped the filming of a new movie…
Griz-O – Crazy (Music Video) + No Man’s Land (Mixtape/Free Download)
Following Griz-O’s booming track ‘Go Griz’, and the subsequent video, the charismatic rapper from the South-West has decided to keep the ball rolling, further cementing his arrival with his phenomenal new Video ‘Crazy’! As well has his much awaited mixtape ‘NO MAN’S LAND’. Dropping ‘Go Griz’ was an introduction to the outstanding rapper and served…
Bones The Beat Head – The Repertory Vol.2 (Free Download)
This is the follow-up release to Bones The Beat Head’s debut instrumental album ‘The Repertory – Volume One’, which was released back in August 2012 with support from both Millennium Jazz Music and Dusted Wax Kingdom. “Imagine a solitary stroll by night, or a random cruise through a picturesque landscape. Lay back and let the…
Deuce Eclipse & J.Lately – (Prod. by Oops/Free Download)
‘Rollin’, the second single off the album ‘The Setup’ by Bay Area emcees Deuce Eclipse & J.Lately. This feel good track, produced by Oops, is a motivational anthem about continuing to push forward in pursuing one’s dreams despite the obstacles that may present themselves each day. Rollin’ [prod. Oops] by Deuce Eclipse & J.Lately ‘The…
Salvatore Ganacci ft. Trinidad James – Money In My Mattress (Music Video/Refune Music)
The hottest new dance-hall name on the scene, Salvatore Ganacci, has unveiled the mind-bending music video for ‘Money In My Mattress’ via Sebastian Ingrosso’s independent Swedish label, ‘Refune Music’. Hot off the heels of the success of his grime infused collaboration with Jillionaire, ‘Fresh’ in 2014, Ganacci unveils the video for his summer smash, ‘Money…
Deepo – Government Shoes EP + Music Video (Prod. By Deepo)
Check out this hard-hitting and controversial yet satirical and humorous debut music video, from Manchester rapper ‘Deepo’, for the title track from his ‘Government Shoes EP’. Government Shoes is a journey into the political awakening of Deepo. From ambiguous cynicism, to hate, open revolt, and ultimately love. “In Britain, our police commit murder and the…
The Doctor’s Orders & Mama presents: Jungle Brothers (Live) Plus support from Ralphonze @ The Jazz Café, London, UK (4th Sept)
As founding members of the Native Tongues collective (alongside A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and more), The Jungle Brothers are with no doubt one of the most influential Hip-Hop groups of all time. Celebrating over 25 years in the game they have a catalogue of classics that set the blueprint for much of…
050 Boyz – Watch That (Bricks Mix/Audio)
Brick City’s 050 Boyz prepare for the release of their album ‘Everything 050’ on 4th August by launching this new official remix of their joint ‘Watch That’ (Bricks Mix). The Newark trio of Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK display all of their trademark lyrical energy in this fuel injected banger, a combination…
Angel x Fuse ODG – Leyla [Fastlane Remix] (Audio)
‘Leyla’ is a track performed by one of the UK’s biggest up and coming singers and production acts, Angel. He’s been behind the scenes of Roll Deep Crew and behind some best-selling deep house tracks like Wretch 32’s ‘Black & White’, and with this latest single he’s really going out to create his own name.…
Stig of the Dump ft. Micall Parknsun – King Grizzly (Prod. by Jehst/Lewis Recordings)
Taken from Stig Of The Dump’s new album ‘Kubrick’, ‘King Grizzly’ features fellow UK Hip Hop legend Micall Parknsun. 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 plot twists into…
ZDOT – Instrumental World (iTunes, amazon, Spotify)
London based producer Zdot is back with his new Cd ‘Instrumental World’ featuring 10 Grime Instrumentals, responding to the huge demand of Instrumental requests from Mc’s & DJ’s alike. It features the instrumentals to Lady Leshurr ‘LUKATAR’, Eyez & Devilman ‘Life Is A Madness’, Lady Lykez ‘Don’t Care’ + many more… ‘Instrumental World’ on iTunes…
Jay Dillinger – Black Thought (Album/Free Download)
After getting his time on MTV put behind him Jay Dillinger has dropped an all new album. This album is definitely filled with some surprises. Jay takes shots at a few that may not expect it. Taking time to speak on why he’s better than his reality tv counterparts and how his fame awards him…
Russell Simmons x All Def Digital’s The Signal presents: Nöel – Cinderella (Music Video)
Nöel is a singer from Washington Heights, New York who uses the mixture of his admiration of drugs, love, and pure honesty as the inspiration for his music. But love is the ultimate goal for Nöel; the love of each other and especially ourselves. Nöel hopes to spread love to his fans, and show them…
AN-TEN-NAE – OCENAS DEEP (Audio)
Oceans Deep is that perfect chill track, yet still packs a punch. Oceans Deep is the second song to be released from An-Ten-Naes new EP. Hauntingly beautiful vocal samples, subtle strings, big horns all mesh in textural and lush world and presents a different sound for An-Ten-Nae. You can hear influences in this song from artist…
AR15 PRESENTS: WRETCH 32, DEVLIN & SWISS – HELPLESS (Audio) Taken From #ConcreteJungle (Aug 2015)
AR15 #ConcreteJungle is being kept under close guard and apart from two tracks, ‘Trapping Aint Dead’ and ‘Out In The Jungle’, that have made it to the internet, 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…
St. Joe Louis ft. Nemo Achida – I Rise (Audio)
‘I Rise’ is the first official single off their upcoming sophomore album, as NJ/Texas rap group St. Joe Louis (Michael Cardigan x Tommie Chase x Elete Wright) and featured guest Nemo Achida get reflective over an impressive Elete Wright production. The studio album titled ‘Cloud Club Over Everything’ is scheduled for digital release on July…
Elliot Fresh – Surfing b/w Kebab Vomit (Audio)
Following on from the recent ‘Jazzmatic’ b/w ‘Get That’ single from Lego and the Triple Darkness Crews Cyrus Malachi, Ray Vendetta & Tesla’s Ghost with ‘Pariah’ b/w ‘Who Are They’ now comes the third installment in the ‘BBP Single Series’….Elliot Fresh’s – ‘Surfing’ b/w ‘Kebab Vomit’…. Surfing is a reflection on the days Elliot used…
Cherri V & 2Darc – If You Love Me (Arthur Younger Remix/Audio)
Much loved London based songstress Cherri V features on this slice of soulful, nostalgic deep house. Cherri has been busy gaining the respect of her peers over recent years. Her impressive CV includes touring with Jessie J and featuring on a top 20 hit single ‘The Drop’ alongside Lethal Bizzle, not to mention being one…
Ruste Juxx & Stone Tone – BKLYN (Audio/iTunes)
‘BKLYN’ finds Ruste paying homage to his neighbourhood and some of Brooklyn’s legendary emcees over a hard-hitting production by London-based producer Stone Tone. Ruste doesn’t forget to treat us to his usual barrage of punchlines which sit perfectly over Stone Tone’s infectious composition. iTunes https://twitter.com/stonetonebeats https://twitter.com/rustejuxx357
Obie Trice ft. Young Buck & Tone Tone – Dealer (Audio) + The Hangover Album (Pre-Order 07/08/2015)
August 7th marks the date that former Shady Records artist Obie Trice will unleash his highly anticipated album, ‘The Hangover’. The first single off the project ‘Good Girls’ produced by Magnedo, which currently has over 340k streams on Spotify since its release on June 16th, continues to gain momentum online and on the airwaves. And…
STRANGE U X LEE SCOTT @ PASSING CLOUDS, LONDON, UK (30th July 2015)
For one night only, Strange U take over Passing Clouds in Dalston alongside Lee Scott and ably assisted by Jazz T. Strange U are a side-project of rapper Kashmere and producer Doctor Zygote. Strange U transcend barriers, hair doo’s and passport photo’s. The mysterious duo’s mutant brew of beats, rhymes and the afterlife acts as…
Young Thug (300 Entertainment) – Pacifier (Audio/iTunes)
Just as the summer starts to heat up, 300 Entertainment’s own Young Thug drops ‘Pacifier’, a new cut off of his upcoming album ‘HiTunes’. Produced by Mike WiLL Made-It, Pierre Ramon Slaughter, Larrance Dopson and Chris ‘Brody’ Brown. iTunes www.youngstonerlife.com/ https://twitter.com/youngthug www.facebook.com/youngthugmusic http://300ent.com/ https://twitter.com/300 www.facebook.com/threehundredentertainment
EGA Records Presents: Bossman Birdie ft. Meridian Dan & Skepta – Wristbands (Music Video)
Bossman Birdie, Meridian Dan and Skepta decided to come together and create something very special. The song ‘Wristbands’ talks about the trio being well known in all areas, able to access all areas and highlights loyalty and respect. The record has been receiving a lot of radio play from stations such as 1xtra, Capital Xtra…
Cas Fire ft. Elle Lemel – Hype Gene (Music Video)
‘HYPE GENE’ is the brand new banger from the passionate MC CAS FIRE and sees the London MC following up the success of ‘New Flavour’ (feat. Paigey Cakey) and ‘World Go Round’ (feat. Lonna Marie) with another Storming radio and club anthem. The track’s thumping bass-line with a Grime/Trap element produced by Levlz who’s sound…
A.K. – Something To Prove EP (Prod. By The Audible Doctor)
The Audible Doctor linked up with Treated Crew member A.K. and put together a dope Treated Crew x BBAS free EP. https://twitter.com/akmrroundtrip https://twitter.com/audibledoctor https://twitter.com/TreatedCrew https://twitter.com/brownbagallstar
Win a pair of weekend camping tickets to The One Love Festival 2015 @ Croft Farm Waterpark, Gloucestershire (4th–6th Sept) via #UVComps
urbanvault.co.uk have hooked up with our friends at One Love Festival to give one lucky reader/fan the chance to win a pair of weekend camping tickets to The One Love Festival 2015 @ Croft Farm Waterpark, Bredons Hardwick, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire (4th–6th Sept). One Love Festival are proud to announce their 8th Annual festival with a great line up…
Michael Cardigan & Tommie Chase (St. Joe Louis) – Gold Slippers (Prod. by Swiff D)
Skipping the pomp and circumstance Michael Cardigan and Tommie Chase (2/3 of St. Joe Louis) comfortably deliver a royal beat down over muted Disney-esque flutes. The uptempo Swiff D production ‘Gold Slippers’ is every bit as regal as you would expect. This single is just a taster of what to expect from the forthcoming album…
Skanks The Rap Martyr – Back By Popular Demand (Album)
Skanks the Rap Martyr straight out of Crown Heights, Brooklyn releases his new offering ‘Back by Popular demand’. He is the co-founding member of the super group Bankai Fam. The set features an array of new joints with close affiliates; Bankai Fam, Dirt Platoon & Ruste Juxx. Interview snippets from DJ Premier’s Live from Headquarters…
Russell Simmons x All Def Digital’s The Signal presents: ForteBowie – chanelofhouston (Just Too Much) Music Video
Dismissing the fine-tuned, yet ever evolving artistry of ForteBowie to simply classify him as “Just another rapper” from the south side of Atlanta would be flagrantly inaccurate and naïve, at the very least. Honing in his skills as a singer, songwriter, rapper, and producer, the self-taught artist of Cameroonian descent continues to create a seamless…
BNMV Presents: Face ft. Gloka & Shivz – Biggin Up Your Chest (Music Video)
Brand New Vision Media Presents London based artists Face, Gloka & Shivz and their new music video for the grime track ‘Bigging Up Your Chest’. https://twitter.com/facefirecamp https://twitter.com/GlokaDTB https://twitter.com/ShivzDotz https://twitter.com/BNVMedia
TYR – The Edge (Buygore Records)
The latest release from TYR ‘The Edge’ is an atmospheric Drum & Bass track. With beautiful piano melodies and powerful strings, this cinematic yet driving track is one of a kind. Out now on Buygore Records as a free download. www.tyrmusic.com/ https://twitter.com/tyrmusic http://buygore.com/ https://twitter.com/Buygore