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Cuppy ft. Skuki - Werk (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Cuppy ft. Skuki – Werk (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Nigerian DJ, producer and artist Cuppy drop her new track/visual WERK, featuring Afro Hip Hop duo, Skuki Rising DJ and producer Cuppy follows on from her recent cult hit ‘Currency‘ with new release ‘Werk’, enlisting Nigerian Afro Hip Hop duo, Skuki (composed of brothers Tumininu and Atewologun). The DJ, producer and artist comes through with…

Vladimir Cauchemar & 6ix9ine - Aulos Reloaded (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Vladimir Cauchemar & 6ix9ine – Aulos Reloaded (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Ed Banger-affiliated, French house Producer Vladimir Cauchemar invites one of the hottest rappers in the game, 6ix9ine, to join on his viral cult hit AULOS One of the most remarkable and unorthodox acts to come through this year, Vladimir Cauchemar broke through in 2017 with his track ‘Aulos’ (2M streams/4.7M views and counting) – defining…

Nine (Double M) - I Am (Prod. by Snowgoons/Music Video) + King (Limited Edition Vinyl)

Nine (Double M) – I Am (Prod. by Snowgoons/Music Video) + King (Limited Edition Vinyl)

Bronx rapper Nine (Double M) and German production team Snowgoons drop the visual to their track I AM, taken off their new album KING, now available on limited vinyl ‘King’ marks the return of the legendary Bronx emcee Nine with the help of the Snowgoons. The 13 track album is a great reintroduction to Nine while…

Big Shug, Milano Constantine & Mic Handz - Boom Bapism (Prod. by BigBob/Audio)

Big Shug, Milano Constantine & Mic Handz – Boom Bapism (Prod. by BigBob/Audio)

Canadian producer BigBob presents his latest track BOOM BAPISM, featuring Big Shug, Milano Constantine & Mic Handz Receding from the mainstream and continuously thriving in the underground landscape, ‘Boom Bap’ is the onomatopoeia that is the creative force of organic Hip Hop. Orchestrated by visionary producer BigBob, ‘Boom Bapism’ is a devotional homage to the…

Soundcrash Presents: DJ Krush @ Hangar, London, UK (17th Nov)

Soundcrash Presents: DJ Krush @ Hangar, London, UK (17th Nov)

Soundcrash presents the legendary Japanese beat maker and DJ Shadow Collaborator, DJ Krush who will be coming to London for one extremely special night at the Hangar – London Fields Known for atmospheric instrumental productions, DJ Krush’s music is darkly mysterious and seriously addictive, completely befitting his past as part of the Japanese crime syndicate yakuza.…

Five Steez & Mordecai – True Original (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Kingston, Jamaica-based Hip Hop artists, emcee Five Steez and Producer Mordecai team up once again and release their new single TRUE ORIGINAL Hip Hop artist, Five Steez, and producer, Mordecai, have finally returned since their 2016 EP, ‘HeatRockz‘, to deliver a new song, ‘True Original’ from the upcoming album, ‘Love N Art’, scheduled for a 2019…

Daddy Notch - Mi Nah Friend Dem (Prod. by BigBob/Audio/Free Download)

Daddy Notch – Mi Nah Friend Dem (Prod. by BigBob/Audio/Free Download)

Brooklyn, New York-based Daddy Notch and Canadian producer BigBob team up once again on their new track MI NAH FRIEND DEM, via Elite Sound International Avant Garde music producer, BigBob continues to diversify his catalogue by broadening his work to include reggae and dancehall. International reggae artist Daddie Notch of Bankai Fam responds to the hypnotic crooning…

HangMan - Why Cry (Prod. by BigBob/Audio/Free Download)

HangMan – Why Cry (Prod. by BigBob/Audio/Free Download)

Canadian producer BigBob joins forces with Pottersfield rapper Hangman once again for their new track WHY CRY, released through Elite Sound International Pottersfield rapper, Hangman delivers a 0.45 calibre prose, heavily charged, dangerous and accurate track with ‘Why Cry’, produced by BigBob. The song paints an apocalyptic vision of a looming technocracy with spirited and awakened…

New Noise: Godlands – 2 Clips (Free Download/Dim Mak Records)

Dim Mak is thrilled to announce the signing of promising Australian artist Godlands via 2 CLIPS, with her debut EP set to follow Existing at the junction of music and fashion, Godlands is your girl’s crush, whose constant ambition to push the needle sees her effortlessly apply a cavalier vogue to her production, performance and…

Urban Vault Exclusive: MURDAH SRVC - MY ONLY (Audio Premiere/iTunes/Spotify)

Urban Vault Exclusive: MURDAH SRVC – MY ONLY (Audio Premiere/iTunes/Spotify)

European Singer-songwriter CHE of MURDAH SRVC is back with his latest track MY ONLY, produced by John Lui at DUBRUM MURDAH SRVC (Murder Service) is an audio and visual project, heavily influenced by Japanese pop culture. Filthy drum machines, dark synths and filtered vocals are the landscape in which MURDAH SRVC songs unravel. A future…

Mavi Marx & DJ Squigz - My Resignation (Audio)

Mavi Marx & DJ Squigz – My Resignation (Audio)

Michigan based emcee Mavi Marx recently teamed up with British producer/DJ Squigz on their latest track, MY RESIGNATION Grand Rapids, MI emcee Mavi Marx teams up with British producer/DJ Squigz for ‘My Resignation’, their new single out now on Squigz’ Fatal imprint, as well as the title track of their forthcoming EP set to feature G.S.…

Poni Capri & Jeff Chery - Expensive (Music Video)

Poni Capri & Jeff Chery – Expensive (Music Video)

London based recording artist Poni Capri teams up with Haiti based Jeff Chery for their new track/visual EXPENSIVE ‘Expensive’ is the new single by London Hip Hop/Trap artist Poni Capri, so nicknamed because she can “Ride over any rhythm”. The track features the fierce vocals Jeff Chery (signed to Rick Ross’ label) and has a vibrant…

Danny D ft. Young Genius & Steady - Ready To Show Up (Audio/Spotify)

Danny D ft. Young Genius & Steady – Ready To Show Up (Audio/Spotify)

READY TO SHOW UP is an international, West Coast inspired Hip Hop EP collab between UK based Producer Danny D, Holland-based emcee Young Genius and Tennessee emcee Steady Hot off the heals of his BBC Music Introducing acclaimed single ‘There I Found It’ Producer and DJ Danny D (Leicester, England) is back with Young Genius…

Nine (Double M) - King (Prod. by Snowgoons/Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Nine (Double M) – King (Prod. by Snowgoons/Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Bronx rapper Nine (Double M) and German production team Snowgoons announce the release of their new album KING Goon MuSick is proud to announce the brand new studio album by Nine produced entirely by the Snowgoons entitled ‘King’, on all digital formats and CD, followed by a limited edition vinyl release early October. After Nine joined…

Kiki Ireland - Throw It Back (Album/Audio/Spotify)

Kiki Ireland – Throw It Back (Album/Audio/Spotify)

Edmonton, Canada based R&B/Soul singer Kiki Ireland recently released her 90’s inspired new album, THROW IT BACK 23-year-old Kiki Ireland recently released her debut album ‘Throw It Back.’ Hailing from Edmonton Canada, the young singer and former Hockey player discovered R&B a few years ago when she heard older brother play the sweet sounds of…

New Noise: Jayceeoh & GRVYRDS - Never Know (Free Download/Dim Mak Records)

New Noise: Jayceeoh & GRVYRDS – Never Know (Free Download/Dim Mak Records)

Los Angeles based Jayceeoh and Tokyo-based GRVYRDS mull over the uncertain on their New Noise single NEVER KNOW, the intercontinental collaboration sees the duo work a catchy vocal hook into a chunky bass house banger Jayceeoh is a Los Angeles-based producer/DJ and world-renowned turntablist. His bass-heavy production strategy has received support from the likes of A-Trak,…

R.A. the Rugged Man - Siegelsbach (Prod. by Snowgoons/Music Video)

R.A. the Rugged Man – Siegelsbach (Prod. by Snowgoons/Music Video)

R.A. the Rugged Man and Snowgoons recently dropped the visual to their track SIEGELSBACH, taken off the album GEBRÜDER GRIMM Three years ago R.A. The Rugged Man did something only Elvis accomplished over 50 years ago in music history. He released the track ‘Siegelsbach’, with all German lyrics produced by the Snowgoons with Cutz by DJ Danetic.…

Fya Da Flame ft. DJ Pressure - Comin For War (Prod. by BigBob & Dcypha/Audio)

Fya Da Flame ft. DJ Pressure – Comin For War (Prod. by BigBob & Dcypha/Audio)

UK veteran, MC Fya Da Flame, teams up with Canadian visionary producer BigBob and Dcypha to make some bold declarations in their new track COMIN FOR WAR, featuring DJ Pressure Utilizing snippets from interviews with infamous Cult Leader, Charles Manson, Fya conveys his representation of truth with the goal of challenging the fakers. The passionate…

The Mighty Capeech - Let Em Know (Music Video) Taken Off: Corna Stone: Book 1 EP (iTunes)

The Mighty Capeech – Let Em Know (Music Video) Taken Off: Corna Stone: Book 1 EP (iTunes)

Toronto, Canada based Hip Hop artist The Mighty Capeech recently dropped his latest EP CORNA STONE: BOOK 1, produced by Relic McCoy & Flash Da God The Mighty Capeech delivers his new 6 track EP ‘Corna Stone: Book 1‘. Along with a new video for the street lit ‘Let Em Know’. The EP features the soul knocking ‘Opportunity’…

ShabZi Madallion - Show's Over (Prod. by Falcxne/Audio)

ShabZi Madallion – Show’s Over (Prod. by Falcxne/Audio)

South Africa based Hip Hop artist ShabZi Madallion drops his latest track SHOW’S OVER, produced by Falcxne ShabZi Madallion is back with another hard-hitting, relevant song entitled ‘Show’s Over’. Sharing his plight in verse about growing up and living in South Africa in the current climate. www.facebook.com/ShabZiMadallion https://twitter.com/ShabZiMadallion https://soundcloud.com/shabzi-madallion https://instagram.com/shabzimadallion

Skip Marley - Johnny Was (Audio/Spotify) Taken Off: YARDIE OST (24th Aug)

Skip Marley – Johnny Was (Audio/Spotify) Taken Off: YARDIE OST (24th Aug)

Kingston, Jamaica-based Skip Marley covers Bob Marley Classic JOHNNY WAS, taken off the YARDIE OST, directed by Idris Elba via Island Records August 31st sees the release of YARDIE, the directorial debut from Idris Elba (OBE), one of Britain’s greatest actors. Produced and distributed by STUDIOCANAL, and based on the 1992 book by Victor Headley,…

Snak The Ripper - Driftin (Music Video) Taken Off: Off The Rails (Album/iTunes/Spotify/CD)

Snak The Ripper – Driftin (Music Video) Taken Off: Off The Rails (Album/iTunes/Spotify/CD)

Snak The Ripper recently released his highly anticipated new album OFF THE RAILS, which immediately hit the #1 spot on the iTunes Hip Hop/Rap charts in Canada Snak’s 7th studio album features fellow heavyweights, R.A. The Rugged Man, Rittz, ILL Bill, Reef The Lost Cauze, Ras Kass & El Gant of Jamo Gang. There are…

NINE (Double M) – King (Prod. by Snowgoons/Album/09th Sept)

Bronx rapper Nine (Double M) and German production team Snowgoons announce the album tracklist & features for their forthcoming album KING Goon MuSick is proud to announce the brand new studio album by Nine produced entirely by the Snowgoons entitled ‘King’ to hit the streets on the 09th of September. After Nine joined the Snowgoons…

The Heatwave ft. Stylo G - Closer To Me (Music Video/Link Up TV/iTunes/Spotify)

The Heatwave ft. Stylo G – Closer To Me (Music Video/Link Up TV/iTunes/Spotify)

Just in time for Notting Hill Carnival, dancehall dons The Heatwave release the music video for new single, CLOSER TO ME, featuring Stylo G ‘Closer To Me’ is a grinding slice of raw dancehall with a hook line aimed directly at the clubs and street parties of Kingston, Jamaica, with longtime collaborator Jamaica-born, Londoner Stylo…

Nine (Double M) - Killmongor (Prod. by Snowgoons/Music Video) Taken Off: KING (Album)

Nine (Double M) – Killmongor (Prod. by Snowgoons/Music Video) Taken Off: KING (Album)

Legendary Bronx rapper Nine (Double M) returns with the latest visual to his track KILLMONGOR, produced by the Berlin-based production team, Snowgoons With less than a month away from the ‘KING’ album release, Nine and the Snowgoons are back with that raw and gritty sound. ‘Killmongor’, the third video release off the forthcoming album, which…

James Gardin - Victorious (Prod. by Soulseize/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

James Gardin – Victorious (Prod. by Soulseize/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Lansing, Michigan based emcee James Gardin teams up once again with Switzerland based producers Soulseize on their new track VICTORIOUS, via Illect Recording Illect recording artist James Gardin collabs with Soulseize once again. This time they’re bringing an anthem to count your blessings too, ‘Victorious’. James says, “Sometimes we have to sit back and think about…

JOHN JIGG$ ft. DANIEL SON - BRICK (Prod. by CUNS/Music Video)

JOHN JIGG$ ft. DANIEL SON – BRICK (Prod. by CUNS/Music Video)

Long Island, New York-based emcee John Jigg$ teams up with Italian producer Cuns to release their new EP, TEFLON JOHN featuring the latest track release BRICK Tuff Kong Records proudly presents John Jigg$ latest single ‘BRICK’, featuring Daniel Son off his new ‘Teflon John’ EP entirely produced by Cuns. John Jigg$ is back and this time…

James Gardin - Shot With You (Prod. by Soulseize/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

James Gardin – Shot With You (Prod. by Soulseize/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

James Gardin recently dropped his latest single SHOT WITH YOU produced by Switzerland based Soulseize who provides a delightfully bluesy track Bluesy and soulful. Transparent and hopeful. James Gardin & Soulseize collaborate on a new single, ‘Shot With You’. James shares, “Shot With You is about confronting how alcohol has been a coping mechanism for me…

Santi ft. Bridge & Nonso Amadi - Freaky (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Santi ft. Bridge & Nonso Amadi – Freaky (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Dubai based artist SANTI unveils his new single FREAKY, featuring Bridge & Nonso Amadi, premiered via Complex As premiered via Complex, ‘Freaky’, the latest single from Santi re-imagines veteran Nigerian Hip Hop artist Ikechukwu’s classic 2008 single ‘Shobeedo’, and spews it out as a mélange of post-groove sound design courtesy of producer Genio, who is just one…

NAV ft. Travis Scott - Champion (Music Video) Taken Off: Reckless (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

NAV ft. Travis Scott – Champion (Music Video) Taken Off: Reckless (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

Platinum-certified Toronto rapper and producer NAV shares the music video for CHAMPION featuring Travis Scott The song is the latest single from his full-length debut album, Reckless (XO/Republic Records). Taking over an oceanside estate, NAV filmed the video in Hawaii during the top-secret sessions for Scott’s new album, ASTROWORLD, on which he’s also featured. Directed…

Kyo Itachi & Realio Sparkzwell ft. C- Rayz Walz - Enemy Of The State (Audio) Taken Off: AKIRA (Album)

Kyo Itachi & Realio Sparkzwell ft. C- Rayz Walz – Enemy Of The State (Audio) Taken Off: AKIRA (Album)

French-based producer Kyo Itachi and New York-based emcee Realio Sparkzwell team up with fellow New Yorker C- Rayz Walz on their track ENEMY OF THE STATE Kyo Itachi and Realio Sparkzwell came together back in May to bless a high concept album based loosely on the cult classic anime film ‘Akira’. The duo cooks up a…

Urban Vault Interviews - OptiMystic

Urban Vault Interviews – OptiMystic

Urban Vault caught up with Rockingham, Western Australia based emcee OptiMystic to ask him some questions about his latest release SALTY WATERZ and more… Rockingham, Western Australia based emcee OptiMystic drops his new album SALTY WATERZ, via Fredro Starr of ONYX label, MAD MONEY. ‘Salty Waterz’ is nothing but grit & grime, but then spit-polished to…

OptiMystic ft. Sickflo, Mic Handz & Tenette Smith - Dreams Alive (Music Video) Taken Off: Salty Waterz (Album/iTunes/Vinyl/CD)

OptiMystic ft. Sickflo, Mic Handz & Tenette Smith – Dreams Alive (Music Video) Taken Off: Salty Waterz (Album/iTunes/Vinyl/CD)

Rockingham, Western Australia based emcee OptiMystic drops his new album SALTY WATERZ, via Fredro Starr of ONYX label, MAD MONEY ‘Salty Waterz’ is nothing but grit & grime, but then spit-polished to expose the raw gem inside. An album orchestrated by OptiMystic for those real underground Hip Hop heads. featuring Onyx / M.O.P / Smif-N-Wessun…

The Prince Karma - Later Bitches (Audio/Ultra Music/iTunes/Spotify)

The Prince Karma – Later Bitches (Audio/Ultra Music/iTunes/Spotify)

Turkish producer The Prince Karma recently dropped his Summer banger LATER BITCHES, via Ultra Music Renowned electronic label ULTRA Music (Calvin Harris, Steve Aoki, Deadmau5) is pleased to announce the debut track ‘Later Bitches’ by new signing The Prince Karma, out now. Peppered with brazen, sassy, and sometimes even sultry vocals, the release from an enigmatic Turkish…