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Ant – Darker Colours x Prelude Revisited (Audio) Taken Off: Collection of Sounds: Vol. 4 (Album/04th April)

Ant – Darker Colours x Prelude Revisited (Audio/iTunes) Taken Off: Collection of Sounds: Vol. 4 (Album/04th April)

Minneapolis, Minnesota Hip Hop pioneers Atmosphere’s producer Ant gears up to drop his latest instrumental album COLLECTION OF SOUNDS: VOL. 4 Anthony Davis, AKA Ant, the producer half of the legendary, pioneering Hip Hop group Atmosphere, proves once again how irreplaceable he is with the announcement of Collection of Sounds: Volume 4 (the last installment…

Urban Vault Exclusive: Jade River & Kinetic 9 – Echo Of Destruction (Album/Audio Premiere/iTunes/Spotify)

Urban Vault Exclusive: Jade River & Kinetic 9 – Echo Of Destruction (Album/Audio Premiere/iTunes/Spotify)

Ground Zero Records presents the new ECHO OF DESTRUCTION LP by Portland, Oregon-based recording artist Jade River and Ohio-based Killarmy member Kinetic 9 Jade River and Kinetic 9 are back with their new seven-track ‘Echo of Destruction’ LP, featuring Los Angeles-based emcee CookBook. Mixed and Mastered by Deeskee for Weightless Audio LA, and marketed by…

Emma Lee M.C. & Roccwell ft. Bahamadia - Cravings & Withdrawals [Retrogott Remix] (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Emma Lee M.C. & Roccwell ft. Bahamadia – Cravings & Withdrawals [Retrogott Remix] (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Harlem, New York City-based Emma Lee M.C. & Munich, Germany-based producer Roccwell & Philadelphia legend Bahamadia gets the remix treatment from German emcee/producer/DJ/author Retrogott on their 2024 track CRAVINGS & WITHDRAWALS The underground hit single ‘Cravings & Withdrawals’ by Emma Lee M.C. & Roccwell featuring Gang Starr Foundation member Bahamadia (taken off the critically acclaimed…

ILL Gordon - Stalls (Music Video) Taken Off: Beautiful Dirt (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

ILL Gordon – Stalls (Prod. by Deka Derse/Music Video) Taken Off: Beautiful Dirt (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

Chicago, Illinois-based emcee ILL Gordon recently released the first visual from his BEAUTIFUL DIRT project, titled STALLS ‘Stalls’ is the first of a series of videos ILL Gordon plans to drop from the ‘Beautiful Dirt‘ project! Deka Derse produced the track and the video was shot and directed by Deka Derse as well. The visual…

Mitchy Slick & Sir Veterano - Yeah Dat’24 (Music Video)

Mitchy Slick & Sir Veterano – Yeah Dat’24 (Music Video)

West Coast Hip Hop heavyweights Mitchy Slick and Sir Veterano reunite to bring fans the highly anticipated visual for their latest track YEAH DAT’24 The music video showcases the duo’s undeniable chemistry and commitment to keeping the spirit of West Coast rap alive. Mitchy Slick’s signature smooth flow pairs seamlessly with Sir Veterano’s flawless production,…

River Nelson - Flying (Prod. by Shaan Angel/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

River Nelson – Flying (Prod. by Shaan Angel/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

New York-based emcee River Nelson drops his latest track FLYING, produced by UK-based Shaan Angel ‘Flying‘ is the lead single from rapper River Nelson’s upcoming EP ‘Mental Notes’. The track explores River’s unwavering ambition to elevate himself both as an artist and an individual, despite facing various challenges. “Had to learn how to fall to learn…

ECHO - Rap Philosophiae: Book II (Album/Audio/Limited Edition CD)

ECHO – Rap Philosophiae: Book II (Album/Audio/Limited Edition CD)

Los Angeles-based emcee ECHO drops his new follow-up album RAP PHILOSOPHIAE: BOOK II Dominican emcee ECHO is back with his new album, available on a limited edition CD (limited to 25 copies) via Switzerland-based Razors Waves Records. Book II features production from TrueCipher, Skip The Kid, TENJ, Happy Art Productions, OGknownforsmokin, Cashmere P, Action Figure…

Urban Vault Exclusive: Shogun Assason x Rubbabandz - Wu​-​Tang Vs. The Grain, Pt. 2 (Album/Audio Premiere/Spotify)

Urban Vault Exclusive: Shogun Assason x Rubbabandz – Wu​-​Tang Vs. The Grain, Pt. 2 (Album/Audio Premiere/Spotify)

Ground Zero Records presents Killarmy member Shogun Assason & New York-based emcee Rubbabandz new album WU​-​TANG VS. THE GRAIN, PT. 2, produced by Shaka Amazulu The 7th GP WU meets the almighty Wu-Tang Killarmy Pt. 2, through Shogun Assason and Rubbabandz. Mixed, Mastered, Executively Produced by Shaka Amazulu The 7th, via Black Stone of Mecca,…

Urban Vault Exclusive: Myalansky - Wu-Rona Virus (Prod. by Smokin Joeh/Album/Audio Premiere/iTunes/Spotify)

Urban Vault Exclusive: Myalansky – Wu-Rona Virus (Prod. by Smokin Joeh/Album/Audio Premiere/iTunes/Spotify)

Virginia-based Myalansky presents Wu-Syndicate in their highly anticipated new album WU-RONA VIRUS, via Black Stone Of Mecca  Produced entirely by Smokin Joeh, the mastermind behind their classic hit ‘Lutanza’ from their debut album, ‘Wu-Rona Virus’ promises to capture the gritty, soulful essence that defined Wu-Syndicate’s sound while addressing contemporary themes. Joeh’s production brings a cohesive,…

Termanology & Bronze Nazareth - Make It Flood (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Termanology & Bronze Nazareth – Make It Flood (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

 Massachusetts-based Termanology & Detroit, Michigan-based Bronze Nazareth recently dropped their new track/visual MAKE IT FLOOD Two Hip Hop heavyweights, Bronze Nazareth, and Termanology, join forces to deliver a masterful blend of storytelling and boom-bap in their latest single, ‘Make It Flood‘. Far from your typical strip club anthem, this track delivers one of the most…

Xkwisit x Mista Pigz x Shyste x Ab The Audicrat - Way Too Long (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Xkwisit x Mista Pigz x Shyste x Ab The Audicrat – Way Too Long (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Albany, New York-based Xkwisit, Mista Pigz, Shyste & Ab The Audicrat recently released their track WAY TOO LONG The first single from a dynamic series of collaborations produced by Ab The Audicrat, ‘Way Too Long‘ showcases the raw talent of Albany’s lyrical heavyweights Xkwisit, Mista Pigz, and Shyste Chronkyte. With its dark undertones and thunderous…

Joey Bada$$ – Sorry Not Sorry (Prod. by Conductor Williams/Music Video)

Joey Bada$$ – Sorry Not Sorry (Prod. by Conductor Williams/Music Video)

Brooklyn, New York-based artist Joey Bada$$ drops the visual to his track SORRY NOT SORRY, produced by Kansas City-based Conductor Williams Multiplatinum rapper and actor Joey Bada$$ celebrates his 30th birthday by releasing his latest track, ‘Sorry Not Sorry’, a bold follow-up to ‘The Ruler’s Back’. Produced by Conductor Williams, the song is a powerful…

Ras Ceylon (Jacket Fulla Medalz) - Go On (Prod. by Dawit Justice/Music Video)

Ras Ceylon (Jacket Fulla Medalz) – Go On (Prod. by Dawit Justice/Music Video)

Cross-country rhyme syndicate, Jacket Fulla Medalz (Ras Ceylon x Timbo King x Dawit Justice), celebrate California-based emcee Ras Ceylon’s birthday with the release of their sixth music video GO ON, a call to action to embrace a new chapter… A historic moment in Hip Hop unfolds as Oakland, California’s Ras Ceylon and Brooklyn, New York’s…

M-Dot ft. KORE & Mayhem - No One Else (Prod. by Quiz/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

M-Dot ft. KORE & Mayhem – No One Else (Prod. by Quiz/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Boston, Massachusetts-based emcee/producer M-Dot drops his latest track NO ONE ELSE, featuring fellow EMS cohorts KORE & Mayhem EMS crew’s general M-Dot brings along his counterparts Mayhem & KORE (of EMS) to provide a lucid ride on ‘No One Else‘. The trio demonstrates an effortless cohesion on the aptly titled track about needing only each…

ILL Clinton ft. Daniel Son - One Way Ticket (Audio/Spotify)

ILL Clinton ft. Daniel Son – One Way Ticket (Audio/Spotify)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based ILL Clinton drops his latest track ONE WAY TICKET, featuring Toronto-based Daniel Son Experience the raw grit of Underground Hip Hop with ‘One Way Ticket’ by ILL Clinton featuring Daniel Son. This track captures winter streets’ cold, rugged energy, blending sharp lyricism with a grimy beat. Perfect for those rocking Polo hoodies, Timberlands,…

Rhyme Assassin ft. M.O.P. & Ruste Juxx - Run Em Up (Told Ya) (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Rhyme Assassin ft. M.O.P. & Ruste Juxx – Run Em Up (Told Ya) (Prod. by The Arcitype/Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Zimbabwe-born/raised, currently based in the United, Kingdom Rhyme Assassin recently dropped the visual to his latest track RUN EM UP (TOLD YA), featuring Brooklyn-based duo M.O.P. & Ruste Juxx Reiterating his skill, Rhyme Assassin recently won the ‘The Best Diaspora’ award at the 2024 Zimbabwe Hip Hop Awards. Gearing up for another exciting year ahead,…

Urban Vault Exclusive: Jade River x Destruct x Kayla Macias - Shrapnel 3: Western Saga (Audio Premiere/iTunes/Spotify)

Urban Vault Exclusive: Jade River x Destruct x Kayla Macias – Shrapnel 3: Western Saga (Audio Premiere/iTunes/Spotify)

Portland, Oregon-based Jade River teams up with Los Angeles-based emcee Destruct & singer Kayla Macias for their new track SHRAPNEL 3: WESTERN SAGA, via Ground Zero Records Jade River is back with his latest track ‘Shrapnel 3: Western Saga‘ featuring Destruct & Kayla Macias on vocals. The track is sponsored by Only Rep Green clothing…

Urban Vault Exclusive: Wu-Syndicate ft. Shyheim - T.R.A.P.S. (Treacherous Ropes and Pitfalls Strategized) (Audio Premiere/iTunes/Spotify)

Urban Vault Exclusive: Wu-Syndicate ft. Shyheim – T.R.A.P.S. (Treacherous Ropes and Pitfalls Strategized) (Audio Premiere/iTunes/Spotify)

Ground Zero Records presents Virginia-based Wu-Syndicate who return with T.R.A.P.S. (Treacherous Ropes and Pitfalls Strategized) featuring Shyheim, produced by Shaka Amazulu The 7th as Bobby London Wu-Syndicate has reunited for a powerful and long-anticipated track, ‘T.R.A.P.S.’ (Treacherous Ropes and Pitfalls Strategized)’, featuring Wu-Tang affiliate Shyheim. This groundbreaking release marks a rare moment as Myalansky, Napoleon,…

Da$h & HTN - Quiet Storm (Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Da$h & HTN – Quiet Storm (Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

New Jersey rapper Da$H and German producer HTN recently released their new eleven-track album QUIET STORM Following the successful release of the single ‘Omega 3‘, which offered a first glimpse into the depth and atmosphere of the album, the full project ‘Quiet Storm’ by Da$H and HTN is now available on all streaming platforms and…

M-Dot - Can't Decide (Johnny Cashle$$ Remix) (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

M-Dot – Can’t Decide (Johnny Cashle$$ Remix) (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Boston, Massachusetts-based emcee/producer M-Dot drops his new track/visual CAN’T DECIDE (JOHNNY CASHLE$$ REMIX) M-Dot returns with the cerebral track/visual ‘Can’t Decide (Johnny Cashle$$ Remix)’, which navigates the human fascination of life & death. On the single the Boston emcee brings vulnerability, showcasing his flaws & shining light on his possible mistakes, all interwoven with reflecting…

G-Clef da Mad Komposa x Jus-P ft. Buddha Monk, Solomon Childs, Judah Priest - Nobody Beats the Zu (Meticulous Warfare) (Lyric Video/iTunes)

G-Clef da Mad Komposa x Jus-P ft. Buddha Monk, Solomon Childs, Judah Priest – Nobody Beats the Zu (Meticulous Warfare) (Lyric Video/iTunes)

NYC-based G-Clef da Mad Komposa & Jamaica, Queens, New York-based emcee Jus-P drop the lyric video to their track NOBODY BEATS THE ZU (METICULOUS WARFARE) featuring Buddha Monk, Solomon Childs, & Judah Priest The first single from the highly anticipated album ‘Xavier & Logan’ is here! ‘Nobody Beats the Zu (Meticulous Warfare)’, dropping via Chambermusik/Thrice…

Urban Vault Exclusive: Jade River & Rubbabandz - Illustrated (Audio Premiere/iTunes/Spotify)

Urban Vault Exclusive: Jade River & Rubbabandz – Illustrated (Audio Premiere/iTunes/Spotify)

Portland, Oregon-based Jade River & New York-based Rubbabandz drop their new track ILLUSTRATED, via Ground Zero Records Jade River, record producer for Wu-Tang Clan affiliates: Frukwan (Gravediggaz), Shogun Assason (Killarmy), Kinetic 9 (Killarmy), and Myalansky (Wu-Syndicate), starts the new year solid as you can get rockin’ with the legendary Rubbabandz of GP WU. Right out…

Jay Royale x Tek - The Pookie Belt Buckle [F&F] (Music Video)

Jay Royale x Tek – The Pookie Belt Buckle [F&F] (Prod. by Ray Sosa/Cuts by DJ Grazzhoppa/Music Video)

Maryland-based Jay Royale recently dropped the visual to his track THE POOKIE BELT BUCKLE [F&F], featuring Brooklyn, New York-based Tek of Hip Hop duo Smif-N-Wessun, with cuts by Belgium-based DJ Grazzhoppa Jay Royale is back with the Boot Camp OG, and one-half of Smif-N-Wessun, Tek. Ray Sosa delivers another banger that’s just perfectly suited for…

ECHO - EchoisthenameTV Season 14 EP (Prod. by TENJ/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

ECHO – EchoisthenameTV Season 14 (Prod. by TENJ/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Los Angeles-based emcee ECHO rounds of 2024 with his new ECHOISTHENAMETV SEASON 14, produced by San Diego-based TENJ The Dominican emcee from NYC, now living in LA, ECHO presents the 14th Season of his EchoisthenameTV series, fully produced by TENJ. The incredible Czarheel created the cover art, and TBD Productions recorded the entire project! ECHO…

Nuk - Free Wordie (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Nuk – Free Wordie (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Brooklyn-bred, Delaware County, Pennsylvania-based recording artist Nuk recently released his latest track FREE WORDIE After a packed 2024, Nuk returns boldly with ‘Free Wordie‘, a powerful track that speaks his truth. Dedicated to loved ones currently incarcerated, this single reaches out to those who feel trapped and unsupported. Through ‘Free Wordie’, Nuk connects with listeners’…

Urban Vault Exclusive: Jade River & Kinetic 9 - Thrill, Pt. 2 (Audio Premiere/iTunes/Spotify)

Urban Vault Exclusive: Jade River & Kinetic 9 – Thrill, Pt. 2 (Audio Premiere/iTunes/Spotify)

Ground Zero Records presents Portland, Oregon-based recording artist Jade River, and Ohio-based Killarmy member Kinetic 9’s new track THRILL, PT. 2 Jade River and Kinetic 9 release ‘Thrill. Pt. 2‘, the second single off their forthcoming EP, ‘Echo of Destruction’. Available via Ground Zero Records, mixed and mastered by Deeskee for Weightless Audio LA, and…

Spectac & Amiri ft. DJ Shakim - When We Do It (Music Video) Taken Off: Beautiful Soul (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

Spectac & Amiri ft. DJ Shakim – When We Do It (Music Video) Taken Off: Beautiful Soul (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

South Carolina-based Spectac & Amiri recently dropped their new BEAUTIFUL SOUL album, accompanied by the visual to the track WHEN WE DO IT, featuring DJ Shakim, via Ill Adrenaline Records Underground hip-hop legends Spectac & Amiri are back with their latest offering, ‘Beautiful Soul‘, released through Ill Adrenaline Records. Known for their signature jazzy, soulful…

Yelawolf & Caskey – Bad News (Music Video) Taken Off: War Story (Double Album/iTunes/Spotify)

Yelawolf & Caskey – Bad News (Music Video) Taken Off: War Story (Double Album/iTunes/Spotify)

Alabama-born and Nashville-based multiplatinum chart-topping artist, entrepreneur, and Slumerican Founder Yelawolf drops his new visual BAD NEWS, featuring Florida-based Caskey Yelawolf and Caskey deliver a powerful visual for their new track ‘Bad News’, featured on Yelawolf‘s recently released album ‘War Story‘. The video pairs gritty, atmospheric shots with the track’s raw energy, showcasing the duo’s…

Riviir - Stay Down (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Riviir – Stay Down (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Harlem, New York-based rapper Riviir recently released his first official single titled STAY DOWN Emphatically bursting onto the scene, ‘Stay Down‘ marks the powerful debut single from Harlem rapper and producer Riviir. With over a million views on YouTube, the music video has captured widespread attention for its raw storytelling and reggae-infused beat. Originally composed…

DMX - Let Us Pray: Chapter X (Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

DMX – Let Us Pray: Chapter X (Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

DMX posthumously releases LET US PRAY: CHAPTER X, Special Guests include Snoop Dogg, Mc Lyte, Lecrae, Terrace Martin, Mary Mary & Others Def Jam/ UMG proudly presents the release of DMX’s ‘Let Us Pray: Chapter X‘ on all digital platforms and physical configurations, including CD, standard LP, and a limited-edition color variant exclusively available at…