Representing Dorchester, eloquent emcee Isaiah Dreads definitely puts the South Coast on the map! This is his third release in the space of three weeks and each week he sets the levels higher. He sprays a catapult of well thought out bars, combined with intelligent word play and fresh content- consistently spitting pure fire. Isaiah…
Monthly Archives: July 2016
KG 1001 – Wave (Music Video/Link Up TV)
Still riding high on the back of strong support for his latest EP ‘Nu Skool’ from the likes of MTV UK, GRM Daily, SBTV and the MOBO Awards among others, 21-year old Essex rapper K.G 1001, formerly known as Kid Gospel, is back with a brand new track ‘Wave’ and its accompanying visuals, premiered via…
Dom Jones – Blackbird EP (Prod. by Harris The KnowItAll/Audio)
Inspired by Nina Simone, ‘Blackbird’ explores how experiencing personal pain and embracing the strength of femininity can be the catalyst to radical transformation of self, and eventually, society. The protagonist is critical of herself, yet also keenly aware of the social and institutional barriers that have led to her current state. Reflections on this give…
Piers James – My Universe (Audio/iTunes)
Having already picked up a wave a critical acclaim from the Wonderland, SBTV, The 405 and Complex off the back of his previous EPs ‘B.A.T.A Vol 2’ and ‘Green Screens In Visible View‘, Essex based rapper Piers James – who also recently supported Ghostface Killah at his Royal Festival Hall show in London – has…
Adian Coker – Nothing New (Music Video)
Building on his first EP ‘Time Out Of Mind’ released last year, his second EP ‘Connect’ has been hailed as his most accomplished record to date by tastemakers and the public – being more accessible whilst not compromising on the quality and depth of his production and lyrics, simply ‘connecting’ a lot more to the…
Blake Banks – Wide Awake (Audio/Free Download)
Blake Banks has been on a mean streak after releasing his new video ‘Wave‘. This time Blake is back this time with a lucid dreamy type track titled ‘Wide Awake‘. After relocating to Los Angeles from Chicago, Blake Banks has been doing everything from collaborating with Post Malone to crafting a unique sound with his…
Three Headed Beast – Time To Feast (Album/Free Download/Limited Edition CD)
The Three Headed Beast is back… After a two year hiatus to concentrate on their solo careers, Twizzy, M.A.B and Jinxsta JX return with the highly anticipated album ‘Time To Feast’. ‘Time to Feast’ is a 15 track dark infused boom bap album taking you on a journey of thought provoking social commentary on ‘Control’,…
Drae Slapz ft. Rasheed Jamal – One Mo Time (Audio)
Drae Slapz has had a busy year holding it down as the live DJ for some of Portland’s most exciting Hip Hop acts, including Mic Capes, Brookfield Duece, and Lang, as well as maintaining his own Saturday night residency at The Pharmacy. His latest announcement finds the popular performance DJ switching gears though, getting back…
CAPPO – LIVE IN-STORE @ ROUGH TRADE NOTTINGHAM (Friday 12th Aug)
YNR Productions in association with Gangsta Wraps are proud to present Cappo live in-store at Rough Trade Nottingham. The self-proclaimed ‘Imperial Grand’ will be showcasing tracks from his forthcoming album ‘Dramatic Change Of Fortune’. “I tried to treat ‘Dramatic Change Of Fortune’ as uniquely as possible, like a brain-child. It’s an account of some of…
Droppin’ Science Show Summer 2016 ☀ Special Edition ☀ (Free Download)
Droppin’ Science is back from a short hiatus with an extra special summer edition of our acclaimed mixshow – over 100 minutes of the freshest new underground Hip Hop jams! Featuring new music from both sides of the Atlantic, including the likes of: Schoolboy Q, De La Soul, Run The Jewels, Kaytranada, The Avalanches, Joey…
3000 Digital – Label Launch Party – Free Entry @ Work Bar, London, UK (30th July)
The time has come for us to make the logical step into the realms of record label territory. It has been a long time coming but we now feel we are ready to grasp the music industry firmly by the horns and stamp it’s leathery hide with our unique, bass heavy branding. So may we…
Althea – See My Vision EP (Audio)
See My Vision is the exciting debut project from 19-year old London singer, songwriter and musician Althea. The brilliantly crafted 7-track offering comes on the back of recently released singles ‘Out Of Time’, ‘Ride’ and ‘Telling Stories’, which have been released in the past four months to rave reviews from fans and critics alike, garnering…
SNE – SFTW (Sorry For The Wait) (Music Video/Prod. by PenHouse)
Hackney’s ‘Golden Child’ SNE is no stranger to the streetbuzz. Following the trap hit ‘Rico Rodrigo‘, the soulful ‘Tiana Major‘ and the recent collaboration with Nadia Rose on ‘Goku’; the East Londoner is back with ‘Sorry For The Wait’ and he’s not taking things calmly. Fully embracing his self-coined genre ‘Trillful’ blending a fusion of…
Joker Starr – Purple (Prod. by Micall Parknsun/Audio/iTunes)
Veteran emcee and producer Joker Starr follows a string of singles and Don’t Flop battles with Prince inspired single. With some polished boom bap production from Micall Parknsun, this new single from Joker Starr holds a wealth of lyrical content and a deep bellowing hook inspired by the legend Prince. “I had the idea to…
Urban Vault Exclusive: Box Bottom ft. Dubble A Stars & Nat Jay – Do You Really Wanna Do This (Garage Remix Premiere/Audio)
After his last chart success, Box Bottom is back with a new banging remix package, as used in the Vimto campaign. The track has been heard by millions in cinemas, snapverts and across social media. Box Bottom’s new single Do You Really Wanna Do This is the official ‘Vimto Remix’ sync. The track was heard…
T$poon ft. Smigg Dirtee & 6ix – Dope As Me (Prod. by NonStopDaHitman/Audio)
Portland’s T$Poon is back again with ‘Dope As Me’ featuring Smigg Dirtee & 6ix, produced by NonStopDaHitman. If you’ve been paying attention, you already know $poon has been dropping heat all summer long with ‘Wasted‘ and ‘Icee‘ still making waves. It looks like NonStop might be $poon’s new go-to-producer, as the duo hooks up again…
Fastlane – Something Special (Into You) (Music Video/iTunes)
‘Something Special (Into You)’ is the new single from rising house producers Fastlane. Fastlane are Londoners Wes and Rowntree and together their tracks have been shaking up club dance floors and festivals across Europe, while also providing official remixes for the likes of Krept & Konan, Leona Lewis and Angel. ‘Something Special (Into You)’ samples…
JulesIsDope – WuTang (Audio)
Hear why the Wu-Tang logo has BNR Records artist, Charlotte, NC based emcee JulesIsDope signature cheetah print and colorway below… ”WuTang is the dopest record to be released in 2016!” – BNR Records. https://twitter.com/julesisdope www.facebook.com/JulesIsDope/ https://instagram.com/julesisdope/
Jabee ft. Meant2B – Come Up (Prod. by Chris Cutta/Audio)
Emmy award-winning Oklahoma City rapper Jabee presents ‘Come Up’, his new single featuring Meant2B and produced by Chris Cutta. His last visual was for the Statik Selektah-produced single ‘Exhausted’ (watch). Both singles will appear on ‘Black Future’, his forthcoming album featuring Chuck D, Brother Ali and Killer Mike as well as production from J57, Hannibal…
Funky DL – The Jazz Lounge (Album/Audio)
After emerging into the Hip Hop game with his debut album ‘Classic Was The Day’ back in 1997, Funky DL has gone on to become one of the UK’s most prolific artists. With a legendary status touring Japan as a master of Jazz and Hip Hop, DL has independently released a slew of solid albums…
Ariano – Less Is More (Instrumentals) Volume 1. EP (Prod. by Ariano/Audio/iTunes)
He has worked with everyone from Snoop Dogg to Masta Ace, but before he releases his new project, ‘Love Is Not Lazy’, West Coast Hip Hop veteran Ariano starts the summer of 2016 with his first official self-produced instrumental EP ‘Less Is More (Instrumentals) Volume 1.‘. http://arianomusic.com/ www.facebook.com/arianomusic https://twitter.com/arianomusic https://soundcloud.com/ariano-music https://instagram.com/arianoeye/
Zuby – VII EP (iTunes/CD) + This Is My Life (#OneTake Music Video)
Zuby is an anomaly in Hip Hop. He was born in England, grew up in Saudi Arabia and is a graduate of the prestigious University of Oxford. Through years of hard work and dedication, he has become one of the UK’s most accomplished independent rappers; with over 22,000 albums sold and three nationwide tours completed.…
Shao Dow ft. Serocee, Durrty Goodz, AC & Papoose – Till The Casket Drops (Prod. by Ryujin/Audio)
With the release of ‘シャウ道。- The Way Of Shao’ (His third album and original manga series) drawing closer, Shao Dow presents his fourth single ‘Til The Casket Drops’ featuring Serocee, Durrty Goodz, AC MC & Papoose’. Debuted by Charlie Sloth on BBC Radio One on the 18th June 2016, ‘Till The Casket Drops’ features a…
Shinobi Stalin X Marz Mello – Scumbag Jazz ‘An Exercise In Patience’ #1 (Album/Audio)
From the Swamps of Orlando Florida. Beer Money UNLTD ‘s Marz Mello and Shinobi Stalin collaborate on Scumbag Jazz ‘An Exercise In Patience’ #1. Mello’s smooth yet hard hitting instrumentals combined with Stalin’s forceful and laid back vocals create a soundscape that is hard hitting and as cool as a smokey cellar full of musicians…
#GRIMEAID: In Response To The Refugee Crisis @ The Jazz Cafe, London, UK (25th July)
After a successful event last year which saw Grime Aid raise over £2000.00 to purchase aid for refugees fleeing war, Road To Freedom, a non-profit project join forces with Island Records and GRM Daily on 25th July to once again raise funds for those men, women and children in the Sudanese and Eritrean camps in…
Soundcrash and Live Nation present: 10 Years of Akala + Special Guests @ KOKO, London, UK (12th Oct)
Soundcrash are incredible happy to announce that acclaimed artist Akala will be performing will be performing at KOKO as part of his 10 years of Akala tour. MOBO award-winning Hip Hop artist, writer, poet and educator Akala is a label owner and social entrepreneur who fuses his unique rap/rock/electro-punk sound with fierce lyrical storytelling. Inspired…
The Doctor’s Orders & Sampled present: The Record Fair @ Southbank Centre, London, UK (13th Aug)
As part of the Southbank Centre’s ‘Urban’ weekend The Doctor’s Orders and Sampled have teamed up to bring a one off record faire for those looking for the best in new and old music. Combining a selection of the best independent labels, online retailers, vintage vinyl dealers and even a record cleaning solution, these stalls…
Garden of England presents: The Margate Homecoming @ Olby’s Soul Cafe, Kent, UK (17th Sept)
The Garden Of England Are Back And This Time They Are Taking It Back To The Town Where It All Started For *The Homecoming*! With Their Last Event At The Ramsgate Music Hall Being Such A Ramjam Affair (One In One Out At One Point!) GOE Have Had To Temporarily Say Goodbye To Their Friends…
Lady Leshurr ft. Wiley – Where Are You Now? (Music Video/iTunes)
‘Where Are You Now?’ ft Wiley is the new single from Lady Leshurr. Fresh from signing with RCA, ‘Where Are You Now?‘ is an incredible statement. It’s big, bold and urgent, highlighting Leshurr’s awesome, razor-sharp flow with a thrilling verse from Wiley. A social media phenomenon, her ‘Queen’s Speech’ series have already racked up millions…
Dusty Ohms – Never Miss A Good Chance To Shut Up (Audio/Cassette/Download)
‘Never Miss A Good Chance To Shut Up’ is the debut album from Essex based producer Dusty Ohms. Although seemingly fresh on the scene, this latest guise is the result of over a decade in underground music. Over the past two years of slowly building the album, the vision was to create something that encapsulates…
Sneakbo ft. Nyla – Too Cool (Right Here) (Music Video/iTunes)
South London’s very own Sneakbo releases the video for his new single ‘Too Cool (Right Here)‘ featuring Nyla. The video was premiered yesterday via NOISEY. Produced by iLL BLU, ‘Too Cool’ is the first major label release for Sneakbo who recently inked a deal with Since ‘93/Virgin EMI. The track is based on a classic…
John Monkman & Pete Tong – AURORA (Audio)
London-based producer and ‘DJ’s DJ’ John Monkman unveils ‘AURORA’ his third collaboration with industry heavyweight Pete Tong. A deeply blissful track, ‘AURORA’ is the perfect blend of roaring synths, fleeting hats and mind-altering beats. Each element is gradually introduced; resulting in one of those rare songs where you can just take a deep breath, let…
Isaiah Dreads – Olympia Freestyle (Music Video/Link Up TV)
Isaiah Dreads is coming through like a juggernaut as he releases a second, stupidly dope freestyle in the space of two weeks. Following the ‘Victory’ freestyle, Isaiah drops ‘Olympia’. The beat, courtesy of Westy and Audioslugs, sets a remorseless tone as Isaiah sets pace to fully devour the track, making it stand with strength and…
Swa Playmaker – Only One (Prod. by TOPE/Audio)
Oakland/Portland producer TOPE and Miami artist Swa Playmaker hook up once again for ‘Only One’, the third single off of their collaborative EP ‘NO TITLE’ dropping soon. Swa flexes his storytelling skills with a tragic tale of losing an ex-love to the game. With ‘FLIGHTS‘ and ‘FIRST LOVE‘ already available this Swa x TOPE project is…
Macntaj – Gods Bleed (Prod. by M3 & Qreepz/Audio/Free Download)
Still buzzing from his recent feature on Bassnectar’s ‘Unlimited‘ album, Macntaj returns with new heat titled ‘Gods Bleed‘ produced by M3 and Qreepz. Macntaj flows effortlessly, switching up styles all over the eerie keys and banging 808’s while asking the question, “If you’re a God what am I?” It looks like it’s going to be a…
The Beat Ministry ft. Ras Kass + MyGrane McNatstee + Illustrate – Fame, Silver, & Gold (Audio)
Orlando’s The Beat Ministry returns with another powerful single off their impending release ‘Vol. II’. This time headlined by Hip Hop legend Ras Kass, along-side the more than complimentary poetics of Ozone’s own MyGrane McNastee, and Illustrate; with Marz Mello on production (of course). ‘Fame, Silver, & Gold’ expresses the Hip Hop purists’ defiant stance…
NephLon Don – D.A.R.K (Audio)
Private Club Records is a collective of artists who are different in their own way and next up on the roster is Philadelphia based artist NephLon Don. He has a sound that isn’t like the most, he can switch things up and sound like a whole other artist. He is known for his trap based sound…
Eff Yoo ft. G.S. Advance, Skanks & Spit Gemz – Chinese Super Ninjas (Prod. by Rediculus/Music Video)
Eff Yoo is back with another video off of ‘The Eff Word‘, this time for ‘Chineese Super Ninjas’ feat. GS Advance, Skanks and Spit Gemz, continuing his string of high quality visual treatments the album has inspired like ‘Alpha Mega’ and ‘God Hates Me’ feat. The Audible Doctor & Airon Azure. This time Eff enlists…
Durrty Goodz – Not Been Televised EP (Prod. by Micall Parknsun/Audio/iTunes)
Micall Parknsun’s been getting busy with the beats lately, producing for the likes of Joker Starr, Lamarrie Esquire (aka Iron Braydz) and now Durrty Goodz. Six tracks deep – plus bonus instrumental and acapella versions – this new EP ‘Not Been Televised‘ released by Brighton based label Tru Thoughts and produced by Micall Parknsun, marks…
Dim Mak Records Presents: GITCHII X Count Justice ft. Lucc White – Henny Hardaway (Audio/Free Download)
Premiered exclusively by HipHopDX, Dim Mak’s prized production team GITCHII presents their new collaboration with Grammy-nominated producer Count Justice, ‘Henny Hardaway‘. Featuring a contagious hook from Lucc White and smooth production from Justice, whose impressive credits include Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, and Rihanna, ‘Henny Hardaway’ is up for free download as GITCHII makes a statement…