URBAN VAULT UK
When any Hip Hop head hears, “To all the killers and the hundred dollar billers” Their excitement levels hit the roof as they know they’re about to hear a true timeless Hip Hop classic. Mobb Deep shook the world back in 1995 with ‘Shook Ones Part II’ as the lead single of their classic ‘The…
Before the world heard the name Elzhi the young artist was sitting in the back of classrooms spitting verses while his friend banged out beats on desks. He spent years paying dues before his international debut on ‘Come and Get It’, a standout track from J Dilla‘s ‘Welcome 2 Detroit’. Later going on to work…
This is the New Year’s Eve party people have been crying out for. This is a house party like no other that you will remember forever. We’re taking over the slickest, most charismatic and intimate venue we have seen in 12 year’s of promoting. Imagine that Prince is throwing a house party in Sherlock Holmes’…
Love your DNB but cant wait till the weekend? Tired of the same old student events in Canterbury? Well get out ya seats because THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND are back! This time they have taken over one of the most prestigious Venue’s in Canterbury on a Wednesday! Thats right, GOFE are bringing one of the…
Come & join Supa Dupa Fly for some Hip Hop festive cheer! Just into it’s second year, Pop Brixton has fast become South London’s hottest location for street food, bars and restaurants. Sitting at it’s heart is Pop Box, a unique club space made from 9 stacked shipping containers serves up a weekly program of…
On the 17th November over 20 of London’s best underground and established DJ’s, MC’s, beat boxers, singers and producers are coming together to raise money for an amazing cause. With focus on raising funds and awareness for breakthrough cancer treatment that could prolong and save an individual’s life, each artist has agreed to give up…
The UK’s freshest and most influential independent promoter, event organiser and taste-maker Soundcrash presents its first mini-festival at the Royal Albert Hall, bringing you a historic evening of game-changing sights and sounds to the world’s greatest venue. This really will be something very special… Announcing the mighty… SUBMOTION ORCHESTRA Special exclusive set including Andrew Ashong…
BASS festival returns to Birmingham for its 11th year this November, with a theme dedicated to Hip Hop 360. Featuring legendary artists past and present who have shaped the sound of a generation, Hip Hop 360 celebrates every aspect of street level Black Music culture. DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rodney P, Slick Rick, Robert Glasper, Diamond…
The Mangle is the hottest new spot in East London, already played host to a plethora of high profile events since it’s launch in March! 800 capacity, in the heart of London Fields, Hackney, with a HUGE sound system & Just a stones throw from Shoreditch! This month, we’re hyped to have UKG Legends Pied…
Urban Vault have hooked up with our friends at The Doctor’s Orders to give one lucky reader/fan the chance to win a pair of tickets to The Doctor’s Orders Presents: Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde // Labcabincalifornia: 20th Anniversary Show at The Jazz Café, London, UK, on the 30th November 2016. The Pharcyde’s classic album ‘Labcabincalifornia’ saw the…
Between them Diamond D and Large Professor have produced enough Hip Hop heat to burn out the sun. A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, The Fuguees, Outkast, Mos Def, Busta Rhymes, Common, Cypress Hill, Fat Joe and The Pharcyde are just some of the legends that appear on their combined CV. This is before you take…
After the success of it’s debut in 2015, tastemaker, pioneer, curator, producer and selector Toddla T announces the return of Winter Carnival. Inspired by the sights, sounds and music of Notting Hill carnival, Toddla is fresh from hosting a two day stage with King SSP Sound in August. Last year’s sold out show was a…
The Pharcyde’s classic album ‘Labcabincalifornia’ saw the group at the top of their powers combine with what many believe to be the greatest Hip Hop producer of all time J Dilla while at the top of his powers. The man then known simply as Jay Dee combined with original members Imani, Slimkid3, Bootie Brown and…
Manchester’s Hip Hop super-group The Mouse Outfit showcase their brand new album ‘Remixed’ in their biggest London show yet! “Jaw-dropping lyrical acrobatics meet some of the smoothest grooves you have ever heard” – ABC News. Soundcrash are thrilled to bring The Mouse Outfit to The Garage to showcase their eagerly anticipated ‘Remixed’ album. Join us on…
London’s biggest Hip Hop DJ, Tim Westwood, has teamed up with London’s biggest Hip Hop promoters; The Doctor’s Orders to bring you this exciting new residency from the big dog himself. Taking over this incredible Shoreditch venue every couple of months with a night of the hottest Hip Hop and beyond this is the party…
Prepare for the biggest DnB night of the year, as legends of the scene join forces to blow the roof off Electric Brixton! Soundcrash are seriously hyped to announce the biggest Drum ‘n’ Bass night off the year, with the biggest names from the scene LTJ Bukem, Dillinja, DJ Krust and MC GQ plus very…
JEHST is probably the most influential rap artist to emerge from the UK having been at the forefront of his home country’s Hip Hop scene since the early 2000’s. With an extensive discography reaching into triple figures and a string of critically acclaimed albums under his belt his heartfelt lyricism and true-school production sound has…
Soundcrash presents a very special and rare night of classic Hip Hop from the legendary lyrical genius… Talib Kweli Talib Kweli heads to London for a special show at the Assembly Hall this December. Don’t miss out on seeing a true lyrical genius perform an inspirational show crammed with unmissable talent! Talib Kweli needs no…
Hospitality In The Park is brought to you by South London born, independent drum & bass label Hospital Records and their world-famous events brand Hospitality. This year The Doctor’s Orders take over their own area and bring some very heavyweight DJs to bring the party. Hospitality has hosted stages at every festival worth its mention…
Friction and his band The Roots Drivers sharing the stage with reggae legends Lee Perry and The Congos. If you have followed Friction throughout the years, you know that his life is all about music and constantly taking his music career to the next level. Throughout the years he has proven himself as a stable,…
The music is ready, the sun is shining, the stages are under construction, which means only one thing, Notting Hill Carnival is almost here! One of the highlights to the weekend is guaranteed to be the King SSP Sound system at Kensal Road + Alderson Street, W10. Featuring Toddla T as the curator, the carnival…
The original UK Drillaz, 67 have just made a double announcement of their first UK tour and the release date for their forthcoming mixtape ‘Let’s Lurk’. Known as one of the rawest crews in UK rap, the south Londoners have become infamous in a short space of time, gatecrashing UK music’s commercial landscape and gaining…
The Doctor’s Orders celebrate the life and work of the king of pop Michael Jackson on what would have been his 58th birthday with the ultimate tribute party. This day/night party sees London’s best loved DJs each playing a set dedicated to one aspect of MJ’s musical legacy while you party both the in courtyard…
Los Angeles, CA based Jez Dior emerged onto the music scene in 2013 with his singles ‘Candles‘ and ‘Love Me To Death‘. Marrying grunge with Hip Hop, his music has been well received by rappers and rock artists alike and has landed him opening spots for Chance The Rapper, J.Cole, G Eazy, Kanye and more.…
Urban Vault have hooked up with our friends at Soundcrash, to give one lucky reader/fan the chance to win a pair of tickets to Soundcrash Presents: Raekwon & Ghostface Killah at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, UK, on Sunday the 25th September, 2016. Soundcrash Presents for the first time ever in the UK, Raekwon and Ghostface…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 2016 @ Hainault Forest Country Park, London (02nd–04th Sept). Junior Reid, Big Youth, Half Pint, Kabaka Pyramid, Jah9, Joining Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry And Max Romeo And A Packed Weekend…
Boom Bap are the UK’s only dedicated Hip Hop festival. 2016 marks their fifth year, and this summer they’ll be returning to the fields of Midlenhall, Suffolk to unleash a line-up of Hip Hop and grime heavyweights. Expect veterans of the UK and US scenes, fresh newcomers, street wear and exclusive merch, vinyl on sale,…
NASS Festival returns this summer for three days of banging Drum n’ Bass, Dance, Hip Hop, Grime and high octane action sports. Witness incredible skateboarding and bmx’ing from some of the worlds best in the NASS Pro Park and Vert competitions. NASS is three days of raw action sports, music and party-hard living. Land at…
Soundcrash are seriously hyped to present a night of Jungle, Roots, Bass and Reggae with huge performances from Natty, Congo Natty, Mad Professor, Trojan Soundsystem and Subajah all in one place for one night only, at Electric Brixton. London’s very own Natty will be taking us on a journey through love, redemption, self-identity and unity…
The Doctor’s Orders have lasted the test of time as one of the most consistently exciting party promoters in London. With thousands of events under their belts they celebrate their 11th Birthday with a very special international line up featuring the finest talent from the US and Japan alongside The Doctor’s Orders crack squad of…
Rizzle Kicks, returned last Friday with the punchy, infectious banger ‘Always Late’. Today they announce a run of 19 UK dates from November to December that culminates on December 16th at London’s Roundhouse. November: 23th – Manchester Academy 24th – Newcastle Academy 25th – Nottingham Rock City 26th – Liverpool Academy 28th – Leeds Academy…
After a summer that will see the Sheffield ambassador perform at Glastonbury, Bestival, Red Bull’s Manchester Carnival and Ibiza Rocks, Coco announces his first ever headline show at London O2 Academy2, Islington. Having soared in to 2016 being named in Mixmag, as one of Annie Mac’s artists to watch, Coco and has proven over and…
For the first time ever in the UK, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah are performing ‘Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…’ as well as more Wu-Tang classics. This marks the first UK performance of the legendary, solo debut album of American rapper and Wu Tang Clan member Raekwon. ‘Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…’ was first released on…
Soul and Jazz driven beats with smooth, philosophical lyics, that is the signature sound of 90’s Hip Hop and the signature sound of one of the most influential and critically acclaimed acts of the era: Pete Rock & CL Smooth. The perfect combination of producer and MC perform this very rare London show in celebration…