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Urban Vault Exclusive: The Holocaust aka Warcloud - That Which Others Cannot Do (Album/Audio Premiere/iTunes/Spotify)

Urban Vault Exclusive: The Holocaust aka Warcloud – That Which Others Cannot Do (Album/Audio Premiere/iTunes/Spotify)

Ground Zero Records presents Los Angeles, California-based The Holocaust aka Warcloud album THAT WHICH OTHERS CANNOT DO It is with both sorrow and reverence that we announce the release of ‘That Which Others Cannot Do’, the final solo project from the late Anthony Creston, better known to the world as The Holocaust, aka Warcloud. This…

Lower Life Forms - Circling The Drain (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Lower Life Forms – Circling The Drain (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

DMV-based  Hip Hop duo Lower Life Forms drop their new track/visual CIRCLING THE DRAIN ‘Circling The Drain’ juxtaposes the dire state of the modern human condition with society’s casual acceptance of it. Mister Wise lays out our geo-political and environmental reality in a ‘Matter Of Fact’ tone and detail over a unique, Jazz fusion-inspired rhythm…

DJ Kut One ft. Ruste Juxx - Say It Loud (Music Video) Taken Off: Live Wires 4 (Album/28th March)

DJ Kut One ft. Ruste Juxx – Say It Loud (Music Video) Taken Off: Live Wires 4 (Album/28th March)

Melbourne, Australia-based DJ Kut One teams up with Brooklyn New York-based Ruste Juxx for their track/visual SAY IT LOUD, taken off the forthcoming LIVE WIRES 4 Kut One returns with the 4th and last installment in his acclaimed Live Wires series (Release Date 28th March). ‘Say It Loud’ features the ‘James Brown of the Underground’…

Chi Sees x Wes Nihil x Pryme Prolifik - Where Eva I Go (Prod. by Clipsmoke/Music Video)

Chi Sees x Wes Nihil x Pryme Prolifik – Where Eva I Go (Prod. by Clipsmoke/Music Video)

Roxbury, Massachusetts’ Chi Sees steals the spotlight in WHERE EVA I GO her first-ever music video appearance alongside New Jersey’s Wes Nihil & Pryme Prolifik Comparable to the saying, “More Money, More Problems”, success equally attracts envy, the inevitable surge of jealousy and animosity of those left behind. No matter how high the dose of…

Urban Vault Exclusive: Myalansky - Fricassee (Album/Audio Premiere/Spotify)

Urban Vault Exclusive: Myalansky – Fricassee (Album/Audio Premiere/Spotify)

Ground Zero Records presents Virginia-based Myalansky (Wu-Syndicate) latest album FRICASSEE, featuring Shaka Amazulu the 7th, via Know the Names Music Group ‘Fricassee’ marks Myalansky’s triumphant return, blending gritty storytelling with refined lyricism. Drawing inspiration from life’s complexities, this album serves a rich feast of street tales and introspection, layered over cinematic, hard-hitting beats. Fricassee offers…

Urban Vault Exclusive: 5 Ft Hyper Sniper x Shaka Amazulu The 7th - Supa-Ninja (Audio Premiere/Album/Spotify)

Urban Vault Exclusive: 5 Ft Hyper Sniper x Shaka Amazulu The 7th – Supa-Ninja (Audio Premiere/Album/Spotify)

Zu Ninjaz presents 5 Ft Hyper Sniper x Shaka Amazulu The 7th album, SUPA-NINJA, featuring Zu Ninjaz, Myalansky, Solomon Childs, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Ghostface Killah & K-Blunt ODB’s protege and mentee; 5 Foot Hyper Snyper, also known by his numerous aliases, Dre Street, Irie, Dremanilo, and more, steps into the spotlight with his highly anticipated…

Mister Misk & Kromeatose - Ghost Mantis (Prod. by Johnny Slash/Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Mister Misk & Kromeatose – Ghost Mantis (Prod. by Johnny Slash/Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Staten Island, New York-based Mister Misk & Kromeatose, recently dropped the visual to their track GHOST MANTIS, produced by Johnny Slash More times than not, life remains unpredictable. Many things happen in a different order than wanted, or even expected. It takes the power of patience to bring us closer to what sometimes seems so…

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…