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TOPE returns with a new soulful, dedication in the form of ‘THANK YOU’, produced by Stewart Villain, featuring vocals from Erikka J, and live trumpet from Farnell Newton. Earlier this year TOPE produced the Slum Village x Cool Nutz collab, headlined his largest tour to date, was featured on Blu’s ‘Soul Amazing 6‘, and collaborated…
NY State rapper Tone Chop & Winnipeg based producer Frost Gamble released their new EP ‘Veteran‘ on November 18th through Seven 13 Music & Entertainment. It features the singles ‘Leave It Alone‘, a tribute to Sean Price featuring Ruste Juxx and ‘Step Up‘ for which negotiations are underway with a film franchise for inclusion in…
Millennium Jazz Music is proud to present ‘Take 5.2 with Dave Brubeck’ by the Jazz Jousters collective as they break the eight month silence with this tribute to the great American Jazz pianist and composer, Dave Brubeck on his fourth memorial day – 6th December 1920 – 5th December 2012. The Jazz Jousters put the word…
Raw is a French Hip Hop producer. Inspired by the greats (DJ Premier, Alchemist, Nottz, Havoc, Dr Dre & Just Blaze), influenced by the new generation (Boi 1 Da, Metro Boomin, Cardiak, Wondagurl & !llmind amongst many others), Raw is here to bring his own style and his clear vision of music. As a presentation,…
In an era where rappers live fabricated lifestyles to appease those who are far more concerned with swag, West Palm Beach rapper ShayJToday, is a breath of fresh air. Beginning his journey in hip-hop at the young age of 11, ShayJToday first found his love for rap music. During the early stages of his artistic…
Glitch and chaos – that seems to be Airøspace’s defining element of what it’s like to be stuck in a wormhole. A collaboration with The Martians, ‘wormhole’ is the next single off of the ‘Analogues‘ EP. His lyrics and the accompanying video are powerful and expressive, containing glitches and eerie visuals, directed by cauzndefx, it’s…
Milan’s own Aquadrop arrives on New Noise with ‘Watch Me DVB’, an infectious crossover tune lush with warm vocal chops and gooey future bass synths. Aquadrop put it best when he described his genre-bending sound as, “A mad chef in a kitchen with loads of ingredients, tryin’ to put ’em together and make that delicious…
Kingston, Jamaica and Miami-based Dancehall artist Shifta releases his highly-anticipated remix of his cult smash ‘Do You Wanna’ featuring singer Che’Nelle – now with rap legend Red Café jumping on the track. It’s a melodic, sunshine-filled banger that’s already heating up the iTunes Reggae charts. The glossy, instantly-engrossing Dancehall track has taken Jamaica by storm…
George Nicholas was born a 90’s baby in the Peninsula of California’s Bay Area. After spending his early childhood years in Redwood City his family moved to rainy Hamburg, Germany where he grew up and currently still resides. George first got into contact with Rap music through a friend in elementary school and by the…
Rohn Bueller is a Hip Hop artist and writer from South Jersey. A captivating, towering force of energy with a rare blend of seductive rhythmic hooks and fierce transcending wordplay. He continually pushes himself musically, taking new steps into new directions in his career. ‘Forever’ by Rohn Bueller is a call to arms to oneself…
The Snowgoons leak the third video off their upcoming album ‘Goon Bap’! Even though the feature list read like a Who’s Who of legendary MC’s from the 90’s boom bap era, with tracks like ‘Problems’ the Snowgoons also easily manage to place a whole bunch of extremely gifted young guns on the album. Team Backpack`s…
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…
NYC based DJ Dave Dolla is back with the 3rd and final installment of the 3 part series of his ‘Beyond A reasonable Doubt’ Series (An Audio Documentary) paying homage to the God Emcee, Shawn Carter aka Jay-Z. Check out the first two releases below: DJ Dave Dolla Presents: Jay-Z- Beyond A Reasonable Doubt “An…
Brimming with rolling basslines and an affinity for classic analog production techniques, Krames’ ‘Respect The Future‘ EP, out today on Afterwave Records, is a cohesive must-hear for all discerning techno fans. Equally rooted in preserving tried-and-true techno sensibilities and exploring what lies ahead for the genre, Krames sets out a comprehensive thesis for the state…
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…
Boston MC and EMS crew frontman M-Dot presents the music video for ‘Give It To Me’, his new Jon Glass-produced single from ‘EgO anD The EneMy’, his forthcoming 2-part album featuring Method Man, Hi-Tek, Large Professor, Marley Marl, Buckwild, M-Phazes, Marco Polo, 7L, !llmind, Da Beatminerz and Snowgoons. A thematic followup to M-Dot’s ‘123 Flow‘…
Airøspace delivers his cinematic first half of his ‘Analogues’ tape, an expansive eight-track EP that emphasizes instrumental excellence. With a complex star system of accompaniments that include twinkling piano, crashing 808’s, and overall intergalactically inspired compositions, Airøspace elevates his raps into an outrageous experience. As a rapper who describes his audience as defective humans and…
Wu-Tang Management is putting the power of the music-industry back into the hands of the DJ’s and would like to introduce you to the Wu Worldwide DJ Coalition; a coalition of the most powerful and influential DJ’s worldwide under one banner. DJ Donor is handpicked by Rah Dolla, director of the Wu DJ Coalition, and…
Rapper/English Teacher MC Bravado recruits one of Baltimore’s dopest and most respected voices, Eze Jackson, for ‘Enough’s Enough’, a vitriolic battle cry for ‘the other 99%’. One of MC B’s earliest influences as an artist was Nonphixion, and it shouldn’t take a seasoned ear long to deduce Brav is echoing their sentiments with his own…
Singer-songwriter Little Warrior – who recently made her Heaven Noise debut with her single ‘How Do I Be Strong‘ – is back with another collaborative track between her & producer Ryan Short. ‘So Far Away‘ continues where her previous single left off but there is an emerging confidence in these songs about heartbreak. While the…
Chicago Producer/emcee International Maverick is back with his 3rd visual release for the month of November with a brand new self produced video entitled ‘YESTERDAY’ shot and directed by Work Nowitzki and Modest Goddess …He’s been dropping videos ever 2 weeks since September! www.facebook.com/internationalmaverick/ https://twitter.com/_IMAV https://instagram.com/internationalmaverick/ www.youtube.com/user/MrMav81
Inglewood based emcee Element Rhymes is Back with a New single ‘Whereever I Go’, produced by Canis Major. www.elementrhymes.com/ www.facebook.com/elementrhymes https://twitter.com/elementrhymes https://soundcloud.com/elementrhymes
Rediculus and Frank Knight have announced a remix album coming early 2017 titled ‘Munchies’ and have dropped the first remix titled ‘Vain‘. Look out for ‘Munchies’ dropping January, 2017. https://twitter.com/FrankKnizza https://twitter.com/rediculus https://twitter.com/Platformzmusic
1/2 of Shade Gang Crazy, Cash Bilz is back fresh off of Thanksgiving weekend with a new record titled ‘Old Soul’. Produced by Annan Beats, ‘Old Soul’ has Bilz going down the list of what differentiates him from the younger generation. Be sure to look out for more new music from the Shade Gang Crazy…
The Snowgoons are back on the strength with their new full length album. ‘Goon Bap’ is a homage to the golden era of Hip Hop. Besides names like Method Man & Ghostface of the Wu-Tang Clan, Dres from Black Sheep, Psycho Les from the Beatnuts, Onyx, M.O.P., Dilated Peoples…. the Snowgoons also easily manage to…
Urban Vault have hooked up with our friends at THAMES & HUDSON LTD, to give one lucky reader/fan the chance to win a copy of ‘HIP HOP RAISED ME’ written by BBC Radio 1Xtra’s DJ Semtex, with the foreword by Hip Hop legend Chuck D of Public Enemy. From its origins in the block parties of the…
A small city, big dreamer can describe Ron Beatty in simple wording. His hometown New Bern, N.C. may have been distant from the world’s radar, but his plans to reform music would soon be colossal. Music would provide a way towards freedom, or maybe even a chance to reform and shape his own realities. Pursuing…
Detroit artist Ty Farris link ups with Kid Vishis for ‘Feel Nothing‘, the first official release from the upcoming collaborative album ‘Room39’, produced entirely by Portland producer Trox (50 Cent, Ab-Soul). First discovered by the late, great Proof, of D12, after battling his way through the streets of the D, Ty Farris has long been…
After being one of the few American artists to perform at this years Hip Hop Kemp Festival in Czech Republic and headlining the Zabij Nude Festival in Poland, 60 East returned to Los Angeles and released the West Coast anthem ‘The Origin’ featuring California Hip Hop legends Sly Boogy and Blu of Blu and Exile.…
New Jersey rapper Mazzi & S.O.U.L. (Sense Of Understanding Life’s) Purpose presents his new single ‘Chai Party’. He recently released the music video for ‘Heart Of A Lion‘ with Eva Lazarus. His last single was ‘WYD?‘, which will appear on his forthcoming album ‘The Building’. Previous releases include ‘Weight‘ featuring Nore, Smoke DZA and Harry…
This is the collaboration that the bass music community has been waiting for. Two of Bass Music’s rising stars, Nitti Gritti and Adair, have come together to create one of the most explosive tracks of the year. ‘Gin and Juice’ is an unpredictable combination of different genres and sounds that is bound to destroy every…
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Fascinated by Hip Hop, especially one of its art forms [Turntablism], Danny started DJing in the mid 90’s First as a hobby, learning from the best. Inspired by DJ Q-Bert & I.S.P., X-Ecutioners, Beat Junkies as well as German legends like DJ Stylewarz, Mirko Machine or David Fascher, he continuously improved and soon mastered a…
Once rivals in upstate NY’s rap battle scene, Binghamton rapper Tone Chop and Winnipeg based producer Frost Gamble have released their new EP ‘Veteran‘ today through Seven 13 Music & Entertainment. Their first official collaborative project, the EP is a warm up for a new album planned in 2017 and includes the single ‘Leave It…
The talented singer-songwriter Jhené Aiko releases her new track ‘Maniac‘, which was recently premiered by MistaJam. ‘Maniac’ produced by Fisticuffs, it’s a certified hit with Jhené’s sultry, smooth vocals layered over a hard beat. “I’m sort of like a maniac, and I can’t get out of it” – Jhené Aiko. Jhené recently joined forces with…
Tennessee-born, Brooklyn-based Producer & Emcee Jake Palumbo teams up with Ruste Juxx & Tek of Smif-N-Wessun for their new track EXOSKELETON Jake Palumbo unveils the 2nd single from his upcoming solo project, ‘Jake It Till You Make It’. ‘Exoskeleton’ is a high-energy, no-nonsense diatribe featuring the emcees trading hard-body bars atop explosive drums & piano…
White Plains, New York rapper Shorts presents the music video for his freestyle over Alicia Keys’ ‘You Don’t Know My Name’ instrumental. Shorts recently released visuals for his single ‘Right Now‘ from his new EP ‘Long Story Short‘. Shorts also has released visuals for ‘Good Space‘ and ‘Money‘ as well as freestyles over ‘Needed Me‘…
Check out the recently dropped Snoop Dogg track X Brentwood, Long Island’s own recording artist Mike Baggz and also featuring Maine. Make sure you check out Snoop’s latest Album ‘CoolAid‘. http://snoopdogg.com/ www.facebook.com/snoopdogg https://twitter.com/SnoopDogg www.mikebaggznow.com/ www.facebook.com/likemikebaggz https://twitter.com/MikeBaggz
Philly’s own NephLon Don has been making his way through everyone’s speakers and headphones through out the last few months. He is back again with his latest single ‘Supa Savage’ which is sure to make noise across the net. Stay tuned for his next mixtape release entitled ‘Project Step’ which is scheduled to release in…
A small city, big dreamer can describe Ron Beatty in simple wording. His hometown New Bern, N.C. may have been distant from the world’s radar, but his plans to reform music would soon be colossal. Music would provide a way towards freedom, or maybe even a chance to reform and shape his own realities. Pursuing…
General Steele of Smif-N-Wessun/Boot Camp Clik and Burlington, Vermont based producer Es-K present the music video for ‘Persistence’, the first single from their brand new collaboration album ‘Building Bridges’. ‘Persistence’ features guest verses from VVS Verbal and Louie Skaggs, and the video was shot by Sisco. Produced mostly by Es-K, ‘Building Bridges’ features guest appearances…