Monthly Archives: March 2016

StrAwDogZ ft. Dope Chic & Yaway – Music was the case (Music Video/iTunes)

French producers Eskazed and Simon Fraud are Strawdogz, presenting the music video for ‘Music Was The Case‘, out now on Holistique Music. The song features guest appearances from Chicago emcee Dope Chic (watch the music video for her ‘Supreme Bounce’ single) and Washington DC emcee Yaway (watch the ‘Supadope‘ video). The video was directed by…

tai free – Journals EP (Audio)

Brooklyn-based artist tai free drops his debut EP Journals. Soulful beats and driving flow. Tai Free’s brand of Hip Hop is a modern take on the frustrations of inner city youth over eclectic, yet soulful beats. He explains love, his dreams, the crushing bitterness of poverty, and everything in between. https://twitter.com/taifreemusic https://soundcloud.com/taifreemusic http://instagram.com/nativemindstate/

Big Lo – Dystopia (Dream World) (Music Video)

‘Dystopia’ (Dream World) is the first video from Big Lo’s forthcoming EP ‘The Amazing Luxurious Adventures of Baron von Lowenstein Esquire III’. When asked to describe his yet to be released EP this video is supporting, Big Lo stated, “The Amazing Luxurious Adventures effortlessly transports the listener to a vivid world of crime, debauchery, opulence, and…

Ill Nicky – Young (Prod. by Taylor King/Music Video)

San Diego-based rapper Ill Nicky presents the Leto Films-directed music video for ‘Young’, his Taylor King-produced single from ‘Beware The 8’, his forthcoming album set to feature Westside singer TQ as well as production from Snoop Dogg/Rick Ross producer Anno Domini. A Boston-born Italian-American, Nicky’s 2015 single ‘Perpetrator’ reached #4 on Billboard’s Hot Digital Sales…

Win A Days Music Production Training With A Professional Tutor @ CM Sounds (Whitechapel) via #UVComps

Urban Vault have hooked up with our friends at CM Sounds (Community Music) to let inspiring rappers, singers, vocalists and producers have the chance to win a days music production training with a professional tutor at their base in Whitechapel. There are 13 places up for grabs at Community Music’s Studios, 5 minutes from Brick Lane. CM…

Vans Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Live from the House of Vans in New York and Austin Engaging Brand Experience Featured Performances by Erykah Badu, Nas, Yeasayer and More

Last night Cypress, CALIF. (March 17th, 2016) Vans honored its 50-year heritage alongside thousands of guests who gathered at the House of Vans in New York and Austin to celebrate five decades of cherished “Off The Wall” memories.  On the heels of the newly release campaign The Story of Vans, Brooklyn mainstay House of Vans…

THNDRTHF – Fourth Story (Music Video) : from Posting While High (Album)

St. Patrick’s Day is synonymous with drinking and clovers but Heaven Noise Recordings is celebrating the Irish holiday with a different buzz courtesy of another type of green leaf. Today marks the release of ‘Posting While High‘, the new mega-album by THNDRTHF aka Simple of Sandpeople. This is a momentous occasion for the elusive rapper,…

DeLon – Stronger (Audio)

DeLon is a breath of fresh air in an industry that has produced a countless number of carbon copies. The Los Angeles rapper/producer began the journey for his ‘Awake’ EP with the release of his ‘For Real’ music video late last year. The visual provided a social commentary on what’s happening in our world today…

E Reece X Beat Ventriloquists – The Owner (Remix/Audio)

Maryland-bred, Los Angeles-based emcee E Reece and DJ/producer duo Beat Ventriloquists present their remix of ‘The Owner’, a single Reece released in 2014 with Theimagination (listen to the original on Soundcloud). ‘The Owner’ will appear on New Life, Reece’s collaboration EP with Beat Ventriloquists that remixes some of Reece’s favorite songs from his catalog. The…

The Audible Doctor ft. Davenport Grimes – Incarcerated Stargazers (Prod. by The Audible Doctor/Audio)

The Audible Doctor just dropped a new track off his upcoming EP, #TheFallTape.It features Davenport Grimes on the hook and was produced by The Audible Doctor. http://audibledoctor.com/ www.facebook.com/audibledoctor/ https://twitter.com/audibledoctor https://soundcloud.com/audibledoctor www.facebook.com/davenportgrimes/ https://twitter.com/DavenportGrimes

J. Manifesto ft. Cindy Rose & J. Monopoly – So Live (Prod. by Mentplus/Audio)

Queens, NY emcee J. ManifestO presents ‘So Live’, my new single featuring Cindy Rose & J Monopoly, set to feature on J Manifesto’s upcoming EP Live From The Infinite. ‘So Live’ is produced by Mentplus, whose ‘Stormy Nights’ EP is currently available on Fat Beats. J released his ‘Living Vicariously Through Memories’ album in 2013…

Jehst x Lee Scott – Campbell & Algar (Prod. by Morriarchi/Music Video)

YNR’s Jehst exchanges bars with rising star Lee Scott on the latest release from Liverpool’s leading indie-rap label – Blah Records! The brand new single – lifted from producer Morriarchi’s forthcoming album ‘Buggsville’ – drops this Friday 18th March. Complex UK premiered the video and had this to say about the track: “It’s about time…

JoE So M!XeD – Go For Broke (Prod. by Beau Di Angelo/Audio)

JoE So M!XeD, is a South East London based artist, who has discovered his calling within  music. Genre is no issue for the rapper as he started rapping over Heavy Metal, then moved to Grime and Trap/EDM beats. Check out his latest offering ‘Go For Broke’ produced by Netherlands based Beau Di Angelo. www.facebook.com/Joe-So-Mixed https://twitter.com/Joe_So_MiXeD https://soundcloud.com/joe-so-mixed…

Imperial & K.I.N.E.T.I.K. – Adventures In Technicolour (15/04/2016)

‘Adventures In Technicolour‘ is the brand new album from Imperial & K.I.N.E.T.I.K. Following the success of their debut E.P., the dastardly duo packed away their pencil cases and returned to their countryside hideout to prove that their unexpected crossing of paths was no fluke. Two years later, they have emerged from their Oreo milkshake scented…

Grand Opus ft. Planet Asia, Fashawn & Overcome – Cen Cal Profile (Audio/22/03/2016)

On March 22nd, California’s Grand Opus (Joc Scholar & Centric) are set to drop their debut album ‘Forever’. In the meantime, the left coast duo, MC, Joc Scholar and producer Centric release the 3rd single from the full-length, titled ‘Cen Cal Profile’ which features Planet Asia, Fashawn and Overcome. If you missed the first 2…

The Notorious B.I.G. – Nasty Girl (DJ Soulchild Remix/Free Download)

09/03/2016 marked the 19th anniversary of the passing of DJ Soulchild’ all-time favorite rapper NOTORIOUS B.I.G. and he really wanted to do his own musical tribute this year. The new remix of his 2005 smash hit ‘Nasty Girl’ was inspired by the trademark late 90’s Bad Boy Records sound, pioneered by Deric ‘D-Dot’ Angelettie and Stevie…

Lucas Dipasquale ft. Assassin – Come Home (Music Video)

Lucas Dipasquale ft. Assassin – Come Home (Music Video)

Following singles with Popcaan, Kardinal Offishall, Stylo G & Konshens, Lucas Dipasquale heads home to Canada to bring us the official video for ‘Come Home’ featuring Assassin (aka Agent Sasco). In true authentic style, the visual sees Lucas head to Assassin’s hometown Jamaica, and to the U.K where he’s been well received by radio tastemakers…

Mazzi & S.O.U.L. Purpose ft. Eva Lazarus – Heart Of A Lion (Audio/Free Download)

Mazzi & S.O.U.L. Purpose ft. Eva Lazarus – Heart Of A Lion (Audio/Free Download)

New Jersey rapper Mazzi & S.O.U.L. (Sense Of Understanding Life’s) Purpose presents ‘Heart Of A Lion’, his new single featuring UK vocalist Eva Lazarus. ‘Lion’ is the first single from his forthcoming album ‘The Building’, the followup to ‘Digital Diggin’ 3Minus1‘, his previous EP where he rhymed over beats composed of samples all found online.…