Isaiah Dreads is part of the shifting culture in the UK underground scene that seems to be changing and breaking the rules, going to places that were once forbidden. Having turned heads with his previous mixtape, aptly named ‘Nothin’ But A Mixtape’, which premiered by Complex and received support from tastemaker platforms Noisey and Pigeons…
Monthly Archives: November 2015
Chordz & Manley – The Ride (Audio) + NYC ‘HighBred’ LP Release Party (1st Dec)
Chordz Cordero (Jamaica Queens, NY) and Sir Manley (Muskegon, MI), bring you back to a time where music was simple: good music, good lyrics, good choruses. What more could you ask for? Tired of the same topics, sounds, and lack of creativity in the industry, they’ve come together to begin a movement of new Soul…
Piers James – Green Screens In Visible View EP
Introducing Piers James, the London rapper and producer who slots seamlessly into the mix with the likes of Little Simz, Jay Prince and Hawk House, rappers bringing high-quality, 90s-tinted rap back to the forefront of the UK scene. Already racking up critical acclaim for his recent releases of ‘80’s Baby’ and ‘Just Some Kids’, the…
Yinka Diz – Bobby (Audio)
Emcee/producer Yinka Diz presents ‘Bobby’, his new freestyle over a production lifted from a beat tape by Pac Div producer Swiff D. ‘Bobby’ comes on the heels of the release of the music video for ‘Hear Me, Tho’ (watch) and single ‘Night In Dubai’ (listen). Born in Chicago to a mother from the infamous Cabrini…
Don’t Care Entertainment And Air Force Records Present: Ocean Wisdom + Support @ The Social Club, Southampton, UK (18th DEC)
After The Incredible Success of his debut music video ‘Walkin‘ Ocean Wisdom Has Stamped His Name On The UK Hip Hop Scene As A Force To Be Reckoned With. He Has Just Released His Phenomenal Follow Up In The Form Of ‘Ewok‘! DC Ent & AFR Are Proud To Bring This Amazing Talent To The…
Horseshoe Gang – Poverty Slogans (Audio/iTunes)
Los Angeles group Horseshoe Gang, the younger brothers of Kxng Crooked (aka Crooked I), are set to release their new album ‘Anti Trap Music’ in early Spring 2016 on Seven 13 Music & Entertainment. With a host of previous EP’s, mixtapes and albums under their belt. the four Emcees have been prolific over the past…
dubldragon. – Y Wulvz? (Album/Free Download)
Y Wulvz? is the second album from dubldragon., with themes centering mainly around questions of human nature. Why do we act the way we do when faced with these situations? Are we wolves waiting for the opportunity to appease our base instincts? And if we are, is the moon to blame or is that just…
Zdot X Nick Brewer – Like That (Music Video/iTunes)
After producing Stormzy’s ‘Know Me From‘, ZDot returns with ‘Like That’ – giving us the latest dose of Nick Brewer. Fresh from touring with US rapper Logic, and with resounding online support from the likes of The Fader, Billboard, Hunger, Clash, Noisey, Life & Times, and many more, Nick Brewer features on the latest from…
Admiral C4C ft. Nyanda (Brick & Lace) – Outta Control (Music Video)
One of Nigeria’s biggest acts in the Eastern European music industry Admiral C4C returns with an outstanding brand new video ‘Outta Control’ featuring one out of the American-Jamaican super girl-duo Brick & Lace – Nyanda. This song definitely goes in handy as a dynamic blend of dancehall, pop & dubstep music produced in the UK…
Red Bull Sound Select Presents: Raiza Biza ft. Jane Deezy – NADA (Prod. by Crime Heat/Free Download)
Recorded at the Red Bull Studio, Auckland as part of their Sound Select platform, Hamilton, New Zealand based rapper Raiza Biza presents ‘NADA’ which features vocals from rapper/singer Jane Deezy and was produced by Crime Heat. www.raizabiza.com/ www.facebook.com/RaizaBiza-59444557875 https://twitter.com/raizabiza http://raizabiza.bandcamp.com/ https://twitter.com/JaneDeezyBaby https://twitter.com/CrimeHeatBeats
Lady Chann ft. Rage – NOT ME (Music Video)
Taken from her forthcoming EP ‘Corrupchann’ Lady Chann releases ‘Not Me’ featuring Rage, the follow up to ‘Knowledge’ featuring grime legend Flowdan. From The Worlds End (estate in Chelsea), to Dancehall royalty; Chanelle Williams aka Lady Chann is a formidable female presence in the world of dancehall and bashment. She released ‘Sticky Situation’ as part…
Illmaculate & OnlyOne – Only & Ill (Music Video)
Portland, Oregon duo Illmaculate & OnlyOne present the Stephan Lerch directed music video for ‘Only & Ill‘, produced by Chase Moore, it’s the title track from their latest album out now featuring Crooked I, Yukmouth, Hippie Sabotage and Sapient. Illmaculate won 2004’s Scribble Jam (the youngest emcee ever to do so), two World Rap Championships…
Xploder ft. Laura White, Manga Saint Hilare – Circles (Music Video)
Fresh from premiering the audio for ‘Circles’ on GigSlutz last week, Xploder has now gifted us with a visual to accompany the up tempo, adrenaline pumping tune we’ve already grown to love. The video shows the artist and his excitement fueled accomplices living it up in the sun and enjoying life whilst carving out memories…
MiC LOWRY – Bad Intentions (Audio)
In only a year the five boys from Liverpool are one of the hottest young prospects in UK at the moment (as confirmed by BBC 1Xtra’s Mistajam). Moving into 2016 having had their debut EP ‘The Show’ going straight in at No.1 on the iTunes RnB chart this year, they’re making moves in the studio…
paddy eye – Tony Rich Project (Prod. by NYBANGERS & L’Camino/Audio)
Paddy eye is back with the grimy, New York sound we’ve been waiting for! Venting on a L’Camino & NYBangers produced track, paddy eye is looking to tell the world his story one track at a time. Be on the look out for paddy eye, he might have a track with one of New York’s…
Reynolds – The Freedom EP (Sampler)
‘The Freedom’ EP is the brand new music coming from UK music artist Reynolds! Needing no introduction to the music scene, Reynolds returns to the scene bringing a fusion of that old school vintage along with something fresh. Inspired by the sounds of Afrika Bambatta, Grandmaster Caz, Melle Mel, Kool G Rap, Eric B and Rakim,…
Ghetts x Rude Kid – One Take & Who’s Got a Problem/Serious Face (Music Video) + #SixFiveThree (iTunes/Relentless at Number Five)
Adding more smoke to the blazing fire that arose last Friday when Ghetts and Rude Kid dropped the ‘#SixFiveThree’ heat, two new videos are released to bring the tracks ‘One Take’ and ‘Who’s Got A Problem vs. Serious Face’ to life. The video for ‘One Take’ was shot live at the official EP launch party…
Ayar – Eastern Sliding (Prod. by Elcko/Music Video) + Off The Corner (Mixtape)
With his recently released third solo mixtape ‘Off The Corner‘ garnering rave reviews and critical acclaim from fans and critics alike, including strong support from Complex UK, The 405, Reprezent Radio, Guestlist Magazine, DSCVR and RapReviews among others, emerging East London Hip Hop artist Ayar has now unveiled the brand new music video for ‘Eastern…
Scott Ramirez – Monte Cristo (Album/Audio)
Toronto based Scott Ramirez presents his first full length album, ‘Monte Cristo’. Taking inspiration from an Ol’ Dirty Bastard rhyme & the novel by Alexander Dumas, this is a 12 track journal chronicling late smokey nights, self-therapy in between jobs, the daily grind for paper & intoxicated meditations on the pursuit of the good life.…
Young Spray ft. Giggs – Gangster For Certain (Music Video/Link Up TV)
Born in Dominica, Young Spray moved to London at the age of 6 years old. He has always had a love for music and it was in his late teens where his passion for it grew. He now presents to you two new videos for his most recent work ‘Gangster For Certain’ ft. Giggs and…
Bruse Wane ft. Sean Price & Chris Rivers – Venom (Audio) + Earl Manigault Of Rap (Album)
After a long and worthy wait Bruse Wane’s ‘Earl Manigault Of Rap‘ Album has final arrived. Wane kills the suspense and gives us the highly anticipated track ‘Venom’, which features the late Sean Price & Big Pun’s son Chris Rivers. A native of the Bronxdale Houses Projects in the Soundview section of the Bronx, Bruse…
Menacin Johnson ft. Rain Bisou – What It Means (Prod. by Duke Westlake/Music Video/iTunes)
Los Angeles emcee Menacin Johnson presents ‘What It Means’, the first video from ‘Stargate Aquarius’, his forthcoming collaboration album with L.A. producer Duke Westlake. The song also features singer Rain Bisou. ‘What It Means’ is a feel good Hip Hop song, based in Golden Era roots, about reaching for your higher self, & enjoying life…
Urban Vault Exclusive (Worldwide Online): Tee Bello ft. Pryme Kingz – MINE (Audio) + G-List Giveaway for Proud Camden (25/11/2015)
Tee Bello is a singer/songwriter from London who prides himself on his ability to capture audiences at all his performances. A trained dancer and a skilled lyricist, Tee Bello is the full package. He has performed at clubs, universities, and schools across the country and built up a loyal fanbase. ‘Mine’ is the soulful follow-up…
Sullee J – The Proposition (Prod. by JustChris/Free Download)
Check out this dope freestyle from one of Baltimore’s dopest MC’s, Sullee J! It reflects on quite a few current issues, and the ideology behind the system. This is geometry over a beat, calculated with a high dose of truth and equal to nothing but dopeness! Sullee J is not playing! In case you missed…
Ghetts x Rude Kid – #SixFiveThree (iTunes/Relentless at Number Five)
Highly acclaimed rapper and MC Ghetts and prolific producer Rude Kid have collaborated on #SixFiveThree, a high-energy project that remains synonymous with both Ghetts and Rude Kid’s strong, individual identities and experimental musical styles. #SixFiveThree, represents six tracks, recorded in five days, supported by three videos. Launched at East London venue The Laundry on Wednesday…
Tracy T ft. Meek Mill – Topless (Audio/Maybach Music Group)
Maybach Music Group’s Tracy T and Meek Mill Drop their new single ‘Topless’. Be on the look out for the new Tracy T project coming soon! In case you missed it, check out Tracy T’s ’50 Shades Of Green’ mixtape HERE. www.facebook.com/1tracyt/ https://twitter.com/TheRealTracyT https://soundcloud.com/tracy-t-mmg http://meekseason.com/ https://twitter.com/MeekMill www.facebook.com/MeekMill/ www.mmgselfmade.com www.facebook.com/MaybachMusicGroup/ https://twitter.com/MaybachMusicGrp
Red Bull Studios London Presents: ZDot ft. Eyez, Uncle Mez, Dubzy, Snowy & Row D – Raise The Bar (Audio)
Red Bull Studios London reveal ‘Raise The Bar’ ft Eyez, Uncle Mez, Dubzy, Snowy & Row D produced by ZDot. As part of their fifth birthday celebrations, Red Bull Studios London put out a call for emerging MCs to come to the studios and lay down their best 16 bars – with the five best…
High Focus Records: Christmas Party @ Village Underground, London, UK (19th Dec)
High Focus Records Christmas Party: Dead Players ‘Freshly Skeletal’ Album Launch, Ocean Wisdom ‘Chaos 93 Album Showcase’, The Four Owls Dirty Dike Orifice Vulgatron Illaman Lee Scott Edward Scissortongue Fliptrix Leaf Dog Verb T BVA Pete Cannon DJ Sammy B-Side & DJ Madnice, Live! Saturday 19th Dec 2015 22:00pm – Sunday 20th Dec 2015 04:00am…
A-F-R-O – Code #829 (Music Video) + Tales From The Basement (Mixtape/Free Download)
California-bred, 18-year old, lyrical titan A-F-R-O aka All Flows Reach Out debuts his first official music video, CODE #829 ‘Code #829’ is taken from A-F-R-O’s new mixtape ‘Tales From The Basement‘, the track finds R.A. The Rugged Man’s protege going in over some vintage RZA production. www.facebook.com/All-Flows-Reach-Out https://twitter.com/realfrothizzle
Bruse Wane – Earl Manigault Of Rap (Cover Art/Pre-Order on iTunes)
Wane Enterprises CEO, New York-based Hip Hop artist Bruse Wane presents the cover art for ‘Earl Manigault Of Rap’, his forthcoming album featuring the late Sean Price and Chris Rivers dropping Monday, November 23rd on Wane Enterprises. Wane recently leaked Manigault single ‘Yuu’ (below). Bruse previously collaborated with the Price (watch the music video for…
Langston Hughes III – Karolina Shine: An Old Kneegrow Spiritual (Music Video/iTunes)
Karolina Shine: An Old Kneegrow Spiritual is the debut single from Langston Hughes III (LH3). Tomorrow is Today… Today is right now… ‘Karolina Shine’ is a rally cry for the heart; a personal call to action to set forth and make a dream reality. In LH3s case, rescue a dream deferred. It is for the…
Skyler ft. Snoop Dogg – FIRE (Prod. by Trend Def/Music Video)
Teen pop darling Skyler has joined Hip Hop legend Snoop Dogg for her debut offering ‘Fire’, produced by Trend Def. At the tender age of 16yrs, Skyler is crafting dynamic pop hits way beyond her years inspired by the likes of Beyoncé and Christina Aguilera and bands The 1975, All Time Low and Blink-182. Her…
Eff Yoo ft. Airon Azure – Hundred Hand Slap (Rediculus Mix/Free Download)
Eff Yoo and Rediculus have been working for the last year on a new project to expand Eff’s sound and brand. The project is completely produced and mixed by Rediculus, giving it a very consistent sound with a lot of depth and diversity. Eff Yoo is coming off the heels of a top 10 iTunes…
ADIAN COKER – Time Out Of Mind EP (Audio/iTunes) + Get Money (Music Video)
Check out the new EP from South London rapper Adian Coker, the South London rapper has been trailblazing his own path since the release of his debut track ‘Cream’ in 2013 – attracting plaudits for his fierce delivery, intelligent wordplay and truly creative visuals from a full spectrum of Hip Hop’s tastemakers (Complex, THE FADER,…
Global Beats presents: Public Enemy (LIVE IN CONCERT) @ O2 Academy Bournemouth (7th Dec)
Legends of Hip Hop and probably one of the most influential groups of all time, Public Enemy need no introduction! Coming to Bournemouth on the 7th December this probably has to be the event of the year ! In support you have one of the UK’s leading record labels B-Line Recordings providing another incredible showcase.…
Infamous Records (Mobb Deep) Presents: Nature – The Ashtray Effect 3 (Mixed by DJ Mickey Knox & DJ Concept)
Infamous Records presents Natures newest mixtape: ‘The Ashtray Effect 3’ mixed by DJ Mickey Knox & DJ Concept. A collection of unreleased, collabs and new music featuring Dr Dre, Cormega, Masta Ace, Kool G Rap & NORE. Available for free download via Datpiff below: https://twitter.com/THEREALNATURE https://twitter.com/DJMickeyKnox https://twitter.com/concept1200 https://twitter.com/MobbDeep
Free At Last Music Presents: Bars & Beats (Mixed By DJ ROCK STARRR)
The first lady of Free At Last Music, DJ Rockstarrr releases her latest compilation mixtape ‘Bars & Beats’ which is a collection of tracks and instrumentals that have dropped over from the past year by the entire Free At Last Music roster. The mixtape features both emcees and producers from the imprint, including Centric, CuzOh,…
RAEKWON – ONLY BUILT 4 CUBAN LINX… 20TH ANNIVERSARY PURPLE TAPE WATCH BOX (Released Early December)
Hip Hop fans who will salivate at this reissue likely already know some of the backstory: in 1995, worldwide Wu-Tang frenzy was at an all-time high. First, of course, there had been the Wu-Tang’s epic 1993 debut ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’, which changed the shape of Hip Hop to come, with ripples that still…
Curt Laisi – N.W.A. (Prod. by Midnite Beatz/Free Download)
Curt L.A.I.S.I releases the track titled ‘N.W.A.’ produced by Midnite Beatz to pay homage to the era of gangsta/raw reality rap the group N.W.A. was responsible for. “Me and Midnite made this record in efforts to pay homage to the former group N.W.A. and the era of gangsta/reality rap they played a part in creating.…
Yinka Diz – Night In Dubai (Prod. by Joe Prime/Audio)
Emcee/producer Yinka Diz presents ‘Night In Dubai’, his new single produced by Joe Prime. Born in Chicago to a mother from the infamous Cabrini Green projects and a Nigerian immigrant father, Yinka spent the early years of his childhood living in and around the city before moving to the Inland Empire, just outside of Los…