After recently receiving a world premiere first spin on BBC 1Xtra by Annie Nightingale then shortly after being picked up by another resident of 1xtra; DJ Cable, Casscade has now released the explosive visuals to new release MOOD RINGS Casscade quotes the lines, “Walk in get the place popping, Mood rings all change colours”, meaning…
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Part Time Cooks X Well$ – Obey (Prod. by Champ/Audio)
There is a serious international Hip Hop movement taking place in Seoul, South Korea that you may not have heard about, so let’s get you up to speed North Carolina native, Saul Goode and Durban South Africa’s own, Black Moss met in Seoul just 3 years ago with no intention of staying in Korea for…
Bare Beats & Dusty Ohms – The Bare Dusty Beat Tape (Audio/Limited Edition Cassette)
THE BARE DUSTY BEAT TAPE is the first of a bunch of split tapes that Millennium Jazz Music will be releasing from time to time and featuring two MJM label mates going back to back on a double beat tape styled album This split tape is the product of both beat makers deciding to put…
Ayo Beatz – Make It Right (Music Video/iTunes)
Ayo Beatz makes a quick-fire follow up from the huge success of ABU DABBIN with new single MAKE IT RIGHT The self-produced fusion of tropical, dancehall sounds with elements of afrobeats, trap and house sees Ayo Beatz lays down the vocals on this summer, sunshine filled smash and makes it a truly international affair as…
ONYX & Dope D.O.D. – Shotgunz In Hell (Album/iTunes/Spotify) + XXX & PYRO (Music Video)
The legendary Onyx from Queens/New York join forces with Dope D.O.D. from the Netherlands to record a gritty grimy album titled SHOTGUNZ IN HELL Fredro Starr, Sticky Fingaz, Jay Reaper and Skits Vicious blend Classic Hip Hop beats with Grime elements to punch you in the face! Productions by Peter Songolo, Nightwatch, Cookin Soul and…
D.P. Da Prophet – Nice To Meet Ya (Music Video) + This Is For You (Pre-Order/21st July)
After launching his new record label This Is For You Recordings, D.P. Da Prophet has delivered his first music video of the year called NICE TO MEET YA filmed by ThisIsGraphikFilms The song is a reintroduction to his fans as well as a greeting to new comers. Produced by frequent collaborator Vladi B, Richmond, VA…
Skipp Whitman – Wild World (Music Video) + Piece (Album/iTunes)
Released on graduation weekend, WILD WORLD is Los Angeles based Skipp’s ode to life and to time and to the future and the past, and a celebration of achievements and milestones There is something about moving on to the next phase of your life which forces you to think back on what it took to…
Runway Richy ft. Gucci Mane – Switchin Sides (Music Video/iTunes)
Southern rapper Runway Richy partners with HipHopDX to premiere his brand new SWITCHIN SIDES short film featuring Gucci Mane Directed by Philly Fly Boy, the action packed visual stars Runway Richy as he deals with some shifty characters and calls upon Gucci Mane for some guidance. The gritty Saucelord Rich of duo FKi produced hit…
ZotheJerk & Frost Gamble – Black Beach (Album/Audio/iTunes)
Detroit rapper ZotheJerk and NY State producer Frost Gamble, now resident in Winnipeg, released their new album BLACK BEACH on Friday May 26th via 22 Entertainment Zo’s powerful social commentary on the experience of today’s ‘Black America’ is complimented by Frost’s production, infused with a mixture of soul, electronica and straight Hip Hop bangers to…
SOUNDCHECK @ Kamio, London, UK (31st May)
SOUNDCHECK is a brand new show which brings together the best in fresh UK talent The night covers all types of music and genres with an exciting mix of both established and underground artists showcased live. This all takes part at Kamio in the heart of Shoreditch, a place known for embracing new artists and…
Ayo Beatz – Make It Right (Spotify/iTunes)
Ayo Beatz makes a quick-fire follow up from the huge success of ABU DABBIN with new single MAKE IT RIGHT The self-produced fusion of tropical, dancehall sounds with elements of afrobeats, trap and house sees Ayo Beatz lays down the vocals on this summer, sunshine filled smash and makes it a truly international affair as…
EazyMan – Man Like This (Music Video/GRM Daily)
Setting the precedence for the summer ahead, Croydon rapper, EazyMan drops his new single, MAN LIKE THIS Immersed with infectious keys and rolling highs, accompanied by a signature Trap 808 drum pattern, the track is perfectly composed by ALL4BEATZ and the combination of style and flavour from EazyMan’s effortless flow alongside the illustrious production, certifies…
Soundcrash Reggae Boat Party aboard the Dutch Master (Departing North Greenwich Pier/22nd July)
Soundcrash are incredibly excited to announce the first of their legendary summer boat parties, kicking off the season with a reggae special full of RIDDIM ON THE RIVER! Join them once again as they bounce down the Thames on the premier party boat Dutch Master, with a hand picked crew the UK’s Reggae and Soundsystem…
G.RICH – George’s Marvellous Medicine (Album/Audio/Free Download)
G.RICH a Bristol, UK based Hip Hop artist and co-owner of the Lost Minds collective, recently released his new project GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE It is a 16 track project with near enough all of the production being handled by dubL$w£ggrz (Aristocrats). “I feel this project brings a mad and surreal batch of lyrical content catching…
Sam F ft. JVZEL – Zone (Audio/Dim Mak Records/iTunes)
Sam F continues his string of impressive single releases on Dim Mak with, ZONE, the latest single from his, ELECTRIC SOUL EP Layering the confident female vocals of JVZEL over sultry chords, Sam F delivers an intoxicating crossover trap song full of attitude. ‘Zone‘ is the latest single from his forthcoming EP, ‘Electric Soul’, due out…
Casscade – Living In The Moment (Mixtape/Audio/Free Download)
North West London based emcee Casscade drops his new mixtape, LIVING IN THE MOMENT Already having received Co-signs from the likes of Jamal Edwards of SBTV, RWD magazine and Hype Magazine in America for previous projects ‘Beyond the eyes’ , ‘Curse Of A Creative’ and ‘Only For The Summer’, this project is a large statement…
F.Y.I. – ameriBLACKKK (Album/Audio)
Los Angeles based emcee F.Y.I. presents his new album ameriBLACKKK F.Y.I. recently released the single ‘These The Times (Don’t Judge)’, featuring singer Kaye Fox, whose vocals appear on J.Cole’s ‘For Your Eyez Only’. F.Y.I. retrofits the steady timing and LA drawl of fellow Mid-City rapper Murs with sudden twists of cadence and emotion, almost morphing…
David Banner ft. Black Thought & WatchtheDuck – Who Want It (Audio) Taken Off: The God Box (Album/iTunes)
David Banner recently dropped his new single WHO WANT IT featuring Black Thought & WatchtheDuck ‘Who Want It’ appears on David Banner’s new album ‘The God Box’ available via iTunes, amazon and Goggle Play. www.davidbanner.com/ www.facebook.com/Davidbanner https://twitter.com/davidbanner
Heem Stogied x Ol Man 80zz – 5 Finger Discount EP (Audio/Free Download)
Heem Stogied recently dropped his new EP, 5 FINGER DISCOUNT, produced by Ol Man 80xx Hailing from Atlanta, Heem Stogied comes through with his 5th release ‘5 Finger Discount’, a collaboration with Ol Man 80xx, member of the Toronto based production crew The Lost Info. Heem Stogied, who has worked with the likes of Earl Sweatshirt,…
Al-One – Good God Bad Business (Prod. by !llmind/Music Video)
Portland based emcee Al-One hooks up with Brooklyn producer !llmind to bring us his new visual for their track GOOD GOD BAD BUSINESS Portland artist Al-One (Sandpeople) is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated EP, ‘Sharptongue’ – available worldwide June 2nd. Kicking things off, Al connects with super-producer !llmind for ‘Good God Bad…
Urban Vault Exclusive: Okay Funky ft. Slim Kofi – Afrotekno Pt. 3 (Esi Noko) (Music Video Premiere)
Copenhagen based Okay Funky drops new video for the single AFROTEKNO PT. 3 [ESI NOKO] featuring Slim Kofi A kaleidoscopic celebration of global art and culture which transcends national borders and the limits of creativity, Okay Funky’s latest single, ‘Afrotekno Pt. 3 (Esi Noko)‘ featuring Slim Kofi, arrives just in time to make a huge…
Tenacity, J57, DeeJay Element – Get Down (Prod. by Exile/Audio/Free Download)
The Brown Bag AllStars J57 & DeeJay Element linked up with some of the west coast’s finest, Tenacity & Exile Written/recorded (Drunkenly) at J57’s Rory’s Room Studio [Brooklyn, NY] and Available as a free download single, via FiveSe7en Music. https://twitter.com/J57 https://twitter.com/deejayelement https://twitter.com/TenacityMusic https://twitter.com/ExileRadio
Liana Bank$ ft. Ayo Jay – People Like Me (Prod. by YOBO/Audio)
New York artist Liana Bank$ is excited to share, PEOPLE LIKE ME, the brand new single from her highly anticipated sophomore project, APT. 210 Featuring ‘Boy Wonder’ Ayo Jay, ‘People Like Me’ rolls with a heavy Caribbean influence that has become the core of Liana’s sound and has led to HYPEBAE describing the track as…
Pawz One – Pick Your Poison (Album/Audio) + Frequent Fliers ft. El Da Sensei (Music Video)
Los Angeles rhyme specialist Pawz One teams up with producer DJ VR (Switzerland) to bring you a new solo album, PICK YOUR POISON All production work is handled by VR and his arsenal of live musician’s crafting a classic boom bap sound with live instruments to add flavor. Pawz One delivers everything from gritty crime…
B.o.B – ETHER (Album/iTunes) + 4 Lit (Music Video) & Elements Tour Dates
Following months of widespread excitement and anticipation, B.o.B releases his first independent full-length album, ETHER As soon as it went live, the record soared to #1 on iTunes Top Hip Hop/Rap Albums Chart and Top 10 on the Overall Top Albums Chart. The six-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum Atlanta rapper, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and Grand Hustle artist…
Subculture Sage – Rude Thai Shit (Audio/iTunes)
Subculture Sage reveal the first single, RUDE THAI SHIT, from their brand new T A K E 3 E P, which drops next month Reminiscent of the ‘90’s MPC/Boom Bap era of their childhood, the London duo have toured all over Europe with this song for over 3 years opening for the likes of The…
Monk Mandino – F.L.I.M NROP (Prod. by DamCold$/Audio)
California rapper and self-described ‘rap game Mark Twain’ Monk Mandino presents his new single F.L.I.M NROP (read it backwards), produced by DamCold$ Monk made his name as a battler on the GrindTime circuit (watch Monk battle Dizaster) before releasing last year’s ‘Full Metal Rapshet’ mixtape (stream on Youtube). In 2014 he released the ‘Eat Like…
Henny B – spitta taught me (Audio)
Chicago based femcee Henny B drops her new single SPITTA TAUGHT ME An ode to ‘Spitta’, these are some classic Henny bars over a looped Curren$y beat. https://twitter.com/hennnyyyb https://soundcloud.com/hennyb
Jean Kengz ft. Mrzn, Young L3X & G Milla – Nice Dreams Dirty Trips (Audio)
French producer Jean Kengz gets Mrzn, Young L3X & G Milla to join him on his latest single NICE DREAMS DIRTY TRIPS French producer Jean Kengz has worked with artist such as Deniro Farrar, Ish Darr, JayWin, Raven Sorvino, Chris Travis, to name a few. On his latest single the Parisian beat-smith gets help from Mrzn…
Losty ft. Joe Coffee – Taking Back (Prod. by Aaron Lee/Music Video)
Sydney based emcee Losty drops the visual to his high-spirited single, TAKING BACK, featuring Joe Coffee ‘Taking Back’ featuring Joe Coffee is the first single by Australian power house Losty in three years – following the release of his critically acclaimed EP ‘Legacy: Chapter One – Starting Again’ which was released in 2014. The single…
Samy Wats ft. Marci – Multiply (Prod. by Rome Ramirez X LD/Audio/iTunes)
San Diego, based artist Samy Wats has dropped his debut single MULTIPLY featuring Marci from UK based group The Skints 2 hours south of LA lies San Diego, a forgotten border town turned tourist oasis. Look deeper into the heart of the city and you’ll find 28-year old street savvy – Samy Watson aka Samy…
Chris Ray ft. KXNG Crooked, Kid Vishis – I Feel So Alive REMIX (Prod. by Centric/Audio)
Chris Ray, KXNG Crooked and Kid Vishis drop, I FEEL SO ALIVE REMIX, Produced by Centric Inspired by the thought of how so many people work hard to obtain their goals through continuous setbacks in life, this remix musically articulates the emotion you can feel in the exact moment of achieving a life-long goal. This is…
REQ – Lazy (Audio) + Sleeping Giant EP (02nd June)
UK born, Singapore based emcee REQ announces his debut EP. SLEEPING GIANT, released on the 02nd June and drops his new single LAZY Introducing enigmatic rapper and songwriter REQ. Born in Birkenhead, England and currently residing in the tropical city island of Singapore, REQ has been steadily making his move from a behind-the-scenes role to…
Sy Ari Da Kid & Birdman – Wire Transfer From Birdman (Music Video) + 2 Soon LP (Audio/iTunes)
New Cash Money signing Sy Ari Da Kid drops his new video with Birdman and a new LP entitled 2 SOON Atlanta (by way of NY) emcee/producer Sy Ari Da Kid has given people plenty to talk about with a pair of releases today; a brand new video featuring Birdman as well as his latest…
J Hus – Common Sense (Album/iTunes/Music Video)
J Hus releases debut album via Black Butter Records featuring Burna Boy, Mist, Mostack and more…The title track, COMMON SENSE, is out now! Today marks the release of ‘Common Sense‘, the debut album by J Hus via Black Butter Records. A diverse body of work, the album features tracks with Burna Boy, MIST, MoStack and…
Little Simz – Backseat (Prod. by Astronote/Audio/iTunes) + International Tour Dates
Little Simz releases her reflective new single BACKSEAT, the first release of 2017 from the award-winning North London born rapper Which follows her critically acclaimed sophomore studio album, ‘Stillness in Wonderland‘, released on Dec. 16, 2016. Revealed moments ago, the honest new track was produced by Astronote (who produced several tracks on Simz’s ‘Stillness In…
Graze – VIBE (Beat by FORTUNE/Audio)
Los Angeles based emcee GRAZE drops his new new track, VIBE, with fellow LA producer FORTUNE providing the beat Graze has quite the story. From his early love of music at the age of 13, he had a crazy obsession with rap battles and mimicking in the mirror what he saw in YouTube videos. He…
Da Beatfreakz ft. Sneakbo x Moelogo x Afro-B x Sona – Quavo (Audio)
Da Beatfreakz announce the first cut from forthcoming project of original material, QUAVO, featuring Sneakbo, Moelogo, Afro-B & Sona Having already forged a successful career behind the scenes producing for the likes of Kat Deluna, Jerimih, Giggs, Usher, Sean Paul, Jaquees and Chris Brown, London based production duo Da Beatfreakz, team up with Sneakbo, Moelogo,…
Cherri V – Without You (Music Video/iTunes)
Radiating an abundance of soul and endearing, yet playful reality, singer and songwriter Cherri V releases her single, WITHOUT YOU Produced by the Grammy award winning UK producer, Harmony Samuels, who is responsible for a catalogue of hits from Fifth Harmony, Ariana Grande, Kelly Rowland, Chip and more, Cherri V’s velvety tones echo over a…
Dolo GodBody – Project Sucka Punch EP (Prod. by DeviceTrax/Audio/Free Download)
Youngstown, Ohio based emcee Dolo GodBody recently dropped his new EP, PROJECT SUCKA PUNCH, produced by DeviceTrax Dolo GodBody (The Clergy) is a Japan Born, Youngstown, Ohio resident whose raw sounds have been ‘enlightening people for over two decades’. If you haven’t had that please, you can now get introduced to his sounds by way of…