URBAN VAULT UK
After the success of the Abdominal & The Oblique’s UK tour earlier in the year, it was clear as day that fans traveled across the country to witness Abdominal’s unique sound and delivery. A huge highlight from each show was when the band performed a string of DJ Format and Abdominal tracks to rapturous applause.…
Negash Ali returns with a brand new EP ‘Millennial Man’ and the video for his lead single ‘Wandering Soul’ fresh off his L.A. performance at Los Globos. His last EP ‘The Collage’ turned heads and caught the attention of high profiles publications such as The Guardian, Complex, Interview Mag, Smoking Section, RWD, SBTV and more,…
Check out the second compilation of works from ‘The Jazz Jousters’ collective member, Mr. Moods, which includes tracks from his ‘precious collaborators’, The Ice Fox, Erik Jackson, Lou Mistrau, Vinkate and SmokedBeat, via Millennium Jazz Music. Mr. Moods – The Jazz Jousters series vol.2 by Millennium Jazz Music Mr. Moods – The Jazz Jousters series vol.1…
Posey Rothschild presents the Eric Heights directed music video for ‘Kiss The Ring’, her new single featuring production from London based artist Krash. ‘Kiss The Ring’ is the followup to Posey’s ‘Bleed Out’ video (watch). Posey’s government name is unknown. We know that she is of Filipino descent but are uncertain of where she originally…
Out now on The Collxtion: TYR has released his latest remix of Florence & The Machine. Full of beautiful drum work, airy chords and clean sampling. This remix is one of a kind. “So excited to drop this new one! Definitely some of my best work to date. My absolute favorite thing I’ve made. Really…
VLXL, Emcee, Via Linez & Producer, Lyve, both hail from Toronto, Canada, with an established resume in their respective solo careers. After collaborating in 2008 they began to build and structure numerous hit Singles which has now spawned into their new LP. VLXL Releases their 1st Single ‘RUNAWAY’ of their highly anticipated Full Length LP, ‘Trains,…
Rapper/singer/producer/songwriter Chris ‘Phantom’ Fields, hailing from Brooklyn, NYC has just released his latest track ‘CROWN’ produced by German based Rascal & Orlando based AYO. Chris fields works at unleashing his pain, love, past & his future through his music whether its rapping, singing or beat making. http://cdotfields.com/ https://twitter.com/CdotFields https://twitter.com/IamRascal_/with_replies https://twitter.com/AYOtheproducer
Recently tipped by the Finnish media as one of the country’s hottest up-and-coming rap artists, 23-year-old View announces the release of his new track ‘Lace’. Off the back of an enthralling debut performance at Flow Festival in Finland this summer as part of DOPE HKI’s performance, and a signing with VILD management, View brings us…
Big Ribzy is back with a new single and video in ‘No Games’. This is the 2nd single off of his Platformz Records debut of the same name. With visuals from Snakeyez TV Ribzy shows us that life in Wolverhampton can be just as dangerous as any other place where life is scattered with bad…
Over the weekend of August 29th 2015, Tropical Storm Erika devastated the Caribbean island of Dominica. Over 40 people are known to have died and over 80% of the island lost essential supplies such as electricity and water, and many of the remote villages suffered damage that the Government have said has set the country…
With the first chant of ‘Oi Blud!!!’ you can tell that Trademark Blud isn’t taking and prisoners on his latest single ‘PMA’ off his Rediculus produced Platformz debut ‘Blud on the Brain’. Spitting bars that instill his visions of social rights and wrongs, Trademark Blud rides the track from Rediculus with an aggression that drips…
Re-introducing London/Toronto based artist Gov. Formerly known as GVND, he has been working on the follow up to his groundbreaking 2014 EP ‘Days Like This’ which debuted on iTunes UK Hip Hop chart. Ahead of their collaboration of Gov’s forthcoming project, ‘Nights’, Gov offers his remix of Ye Ali’s summer hit ‘Tingz’. Taking the original…
With his latest visual ‘Common Chick,’ rapper Sullee J, reflects that being beautiful isn’t about fitting in; it’s about being yourself. Filmed in NYC, the video was directed by Profittproductions.com. The BluntedBeatz (Hamburg) produced track is off his new project,’Victory‘, out now! The new project also includes the track ‘Tell Me How You Want It’…
The Doctor’s Orders celebrate their 10th Birthday this year and to mark a decade of bringing many of the best live shows and parties to London they have hand picked the most incredible line up of Hip Hop DJ talent to appear at one party ever! Ask any Hip Hop DJ who their No.1 DJ…
After visiting the sounds of Japan, Brazil, Italy, Germany, Nigeria and France for the previous tribute compilations, the Jazz Jousters arrive at their seventh location as they get digging deep in the world of Polish Jazz. Music by: Bones The Beet Head, SmokedBeat, Mr. Moods, Pawcut, B3NBi, Gadget, Slone, Vinkate, Dee La Kream. Released will…
Brisbane’s master of Beatboxing Tom Thum teams up with MC R.A The Rugged Man for the release of their latest video dubbed ‘Tom Thum.’ The two linked up in New York with their music video being filmed on the graffiti ridden streets of Berlin, Germany. Reigning from Brisbane, Tom Thum’s beatboxing skills have taken him across…
After Uprise Audio’s successful ‘7 Days’ EP, the imprint is ready to unleash Juss B’s long-awaited, inaugural solo release. It gives off a West Coast feel that is weaved throughout the sound, featuring fellow American Ill Chill with his traditional, ice-cold vocal chords. UA’s 13th release is scheduled for the 25th of September 2015, presenting…
Gaia instantly surround us with it’s cryptic ambient noises. It builds a way texture by texture and takes us to outer space. Sycho Gast (Istanbul, Turkey) lets us gaze from far and makes it possible to see all the harmonic serenity along with the agony. The airy beats alter and end up with the ugly…
‘Corned Beef City’ is the brand new single from London based producers Term & Rachet which features their long time friend and music affiliate, Devlin. The song is a grime banger with Devlin spitting ferocious lyrics over an amazing beat. So far, the song has had continuous support from well known Radio 1 / Xtra…
Check out the first world-wide project by the Snatchers collective from Turkey, entitled ‘Instrumental Compilation’. The A and B side Project consists of 43 different indie beat makers and 47 different music genre come together to make this out of the ordinary album. Featuring artist such as Chevki, Mastermind, Badmixday, Retromental, Dubamix, Mütenahi Reverbsta, Armando, Sycho…
Remixing Troy Ave’s recently dropped single Bang Bang. Manny Rite (Toronto, Canada) drops ‘Bang Bang (Freestyle)’ his second release this summer as he wants to make it clear to the people he’s a true spitta at its rawest art form, he is also getting ready to release his upcoming single titled ‘My Statement’ this fall…
L.S.D moved ‘off of the grid’ in musical terms when becoming disillusioned with the business side of Hip Hop. This decision came after a successful debut release which saw him collaborate with Gift of Gab (Blackalicious, U.S), Optamus (Downsyde, SBX, AU) and the track ‘Self Destruct’ included in Australian Hip Hop Supports CanTeen. Deciding he’d…
What happens when you pit three rowdy, Canadian drinking Saskatchewan boys in a studio with distorted bass, hard rock guitars and 808 drums? They don’t fuck around, guaranteed. On what could be licensed as the blackout anthem of the year, Wolfpack returns this week with a vengeance. Sprinkled with beer drinking anecdotes, and tales of…
Signalfire offers Professional Content and Audio Services to Music Producers, DJs and Record Labels. Signalfire was created by Olaf de Rooij, a Rotterdam-based audio engineer and in-house music critic at fatkidonfire.com (FKOF) – a chart topping record label and one of the UK’s leading digital culture publications. Fresh out of SAE Institute Rotterdam, where he…
Kudakwashe Sibanda, better known by his stage name ‘Illusion’ is a producer, songwriter and rapper of African descent. Illusion, has been compared to global stars Labrinth and Drake and supported the likes of Sneakbo and performed for BBC Introducing. Having gained support from the likes of Kiss, 1xtra, Capital Xtra, MTV, AKA & Flava with…
Lankesh ‘Spitty’ Patel is a 20 year old artist who was born in Jacksonville, FL but grew up and resides in Brampton, just outside of Toronto. His witty punchlines are matched with a unique flow to create powerful and inspiring music. He is of Indian descent and is often likened to artists such as Big…
While Red Venom preps his upcoming album ‘Red House Revisited’ which features Donald D, Mike G, Mikey D, Chip Fu, MC Duke & more! DJ Wiz has dropped a dope remix of the ‘There’s No Killin‘ single which features Blaq Poet & Imperial Brothers. https://twitter.com/therealredvenom https://twitter.com/blaq_poet https://twitter.com/Imperialbros
The dynamic duo of Nightingale and Slakah The Beatchild (BBE/Reservoir), join forces to deliver their first collabo EP: ‘Transition’. The pair draw on old soul fused with a contemporary twist for the EP. Slakah’s ability to nurture soundscapes and Nightingale’s penchants for infectious melody and lyrics shape a new take on a classic sound. It’s…
The firmly established Uprise Audio imprint is back, bringing dubstep culture what it has been waiting for: 7 fresh cuts that breath the refined UA experience and mentality. UA’s weeklong release schedule starts on 17th of August 2015, without any prior notice showcasing one track from all seven individual artists. Each day a track from…
Once again Millennium Jazz Music would like to welcome you to the Variations production series as we return with Variations volume 2. MJM have put together another brand new long player album featuring several sound designers from various parts of the world of electronic music. Many new members have joined the TekHedz collective since Variations…
On August 6, 2014, Hip Hop legends Public Enemy performed at London’s world-renowned Metropolis Studios in the most intimate gig of their career. This special show was the hottest ticket of the summer, giving 125 lucky fans the rare opportunity to witness one of the most influential rap collectives, up close and personal, at a…
Joey Bada$$ will return to the UK this November as part of his World Domination tour, which will see him playing shows in Liverpool, Birmingham, London, Norwich, and Bristol Full list below. Tickets will go on general sale Friday 31st July at 9am. The tour kicked off on the West Coast in June, alongside his…
The Black Op: Era II continues to shine a light on the collective’s individual artists, this time around it’s co-founder Jamall Bufford’s turn to hold the torch. In collaboration with new TBO producer Kensaye, from London, he delivers ‘Freedom Is’. The album is not only a statement but also an exploration of freedom’s complexity, a…
This is the follow-up release to Bones The Beat Head’s debut instrumental album ‘The Repertory – Volume One’, which was released back in August 2012 with support from both Millennium Jazz Music and Dusted Wax Kingdom. “Imagine a solitary stroll by night, or a random cruise through a picturesque landscape. Lay back and let the…
The hottest new dance-hall name on the scene, Salvatore Ganacci, has unveiled the mind-bending music video for ‘Money In My Mattress’ via Sebastian Ingrosso’s independent Swedish label, ‘Refune Music’. Hot off the heels of the success of his grime infused collaboration with Jillionaire, ‘Fresh’ in 2014, Ganacci unveils the video for his summer smash, ‘Money…
‘BKLYN’ finds Ruste paying homage to his neighbourhood and some of Brooklyn’s legendary emcees over a hard-hitting production by London-based producer Stone Tone. Ruste doesn’t forget to treat us to his usual barrage of punchlines which sit perfectly over Stone Tone’s infectious composition. iTunes https://twitter.com/stonetonebeats https://twitter.com/rustejuxx357
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18-year-old Jamaican singer Major Myjah has dance-hall in his DNA, being the son of the legend Bounty Killer, but his sonic leaning is something more akin to the sort of soulful R&B-rap hybrid that would fit neatly into a Top 40 rotation. To wit, his latest single ‘Trouble’ is a radio-ready ballad swollen with strings,…
The Doctor’s Orders celebrate their 10th Birthday this year and to mark a decade of bringing many of the best live shows and parties to London they have brought together their most incredible live line up to date with US legends and home grown talent all performing live. DJ Premier is known worldwide as the…
UK Rapper Big Ribzy is back with a brand new EP for Chicago based record label Platformz Music. This talented wordsmith has been working hard the last few years carving a name in the underground scene. Recently he dropped his debut single ‘Cape Town’ from the EP which was well received by bloggers and DJ’s…