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After making a sharp ascent in to the key list of music producers that are rocking the urban music scene in 2016, Sticky Blood collaborate with LA based producer JiKay, (All Trap Music/HotDamn), to drop their latest record ‘Oh My Days’ featuring Boy Better Know’s Frisco. With a deep reverb on the bass and the…
Premiered via MTV UK, rising star, Kid Bookie releases ‘Premonition’ taken from recent mixtape, ‘You’ll Rate Me When I’m Dead’. ‘Premonition’ is the lead single taken from a solid array of 8 flavorful tracks. The record is a bold UK-US link up as it features London based singer Christie on the chorus, the fast rising…
Chicago Native Blake Banks has been on a roll after releasing his new video “Mota”, featuring Famous Dex. This time Blake is back with a another banger titled ‘TOP’. After relocating to Los Angeles from Chicago, Blake Banks has been doing everything from collaborating with Post Malone to crafting a unique sound with his in-house…
Nashville, Tennessee artist/producer GaryTheGent presents his new single, ‘Bad Love’. Gary has two previous projects under his belt, ‘Endless Affluence‘ and ‘Endless Regret‘. Gary produces all his own tracks, plays violin and piano, and runs his own imprint, All-In Syndicate. Gary says ‘Bad Love’ was inspired by, “A conversation me and my friends were having about previous…
Riding beyond his blazing hot summer which included major festival appearances at events such as Lollapalooza, Electric Forest and Paradiso Festival, Jackal unleashes his newest original effort ‘Gunshot’ featuring UK MC Jammin. Jackal’s well-known style of bass music lends itself to the Hip Hop leaning project which features rapper Jammin. The producer takes the lead…
Chicago rapper Sciryl (‘lyrics’ spelled backwards) Da Ghost presents ‘High Risk High Reward II’, his new mixtape featuring Dose, Slim Brown, Valentino and Ivan-C as well as production from French producer Mudabwoy. Sciryl recently released the visual for ‘HRHR V.II’ single ‘I Kno‘. Hailing from a musical family, Sciryl’s father is a blues musician, and…
Producer/DJ – Rhythmstar is a specialist in Global Bass Music. Currently based out of The City of Angels, with roots planted deep in the jungles of Hawaii where he lived for over a decade – his sound transports dancers across the Transnational landscape, through psychedelic bass music and boundary pushing subsonic poly-rhythms. Rhythmstar has performed…
Shanthony Exum (aka Miss Eaves) is a fierce femcee known for her unique electro-pop-rap feminist stylings and fun-dance-explosion stage presence. From nights karaoking in bars to performing in sold-out festivals, Miss Eaves, realized performing was like a drug she couldn’t quit and she fiended for it. With her tongue-in-cheek rhymes in tow, her music has…
A.G. and JBiz say ‘God Bless’ to their lost fathers over a Ras Beats produced track. Following in the vein of great rap dedication records, “God Bless” is a rare gem as A.G. and JBiz deliver genuine & profound verses dedicated to their fathers while Ras Beats dish out a piano, string ridden soulful instrumental…
‘Hand Ova Fist’ is the first single off of sOuL from the O’s forthcoming album ‘Contraband Mixtape’ a pounding track (beat borrowed from Brenk Sinatra’s ‘Tryin’/Gumbo 2: Pretty Ugly album) ‘Hand Ova Fist’ weaves a lyrical tale about being on the run from the police, and the video follows the pursuit of sOuL from the…
Seattle-based duo Macntaj and Taane JR better known as Slightly Flagrant drop off the highly animated music video for ‘All I Know’ produced by Qreepz. Following up on the success of Macntaj’s ‘Gods Bleed‘, the Seattle crew is back in full flex mode with their new visuals. Shot and edited by one of the NW’s…
Back with his second album in 2 years, the seasoned Artist of an MC from Santa Ana, CA makes yet another highly impressive return to the Hip Hop Landscape, with the New LP: Buxaburn ‘Matches‘ produced by A-RusH. Once again, with multiple styles, Buxaburn implements the disciplines of Original Hip Hop all the way down…
Baton Rouge, Louisiana MC Kevin Gates releases his new video ‘Time For That’ lifted from his debut album ‘Islah‘ released earlier this year. Watch here. Gates will be kicking off his European tour in November with a London show on the 22nd at KOKO. The best way to understand Kevin Gates is to simply listen to…
Blaq Poet & Comet drop the 1st single off their new collaborative project. ‘Granite’ features J Hood and the trio lay down classic NY bars for the boom bap heads worldwide. ‘Mad Screwz’ releases on 16/09 and features Tragedy, Shabaam Sahdeeq, J Hood, Marco Polo and Domingo. Blaq Poet & Comet- ‘Mad Screwz’ Tracklist: 1.…
As summer 16 comes to a rapid close, Rapper/entrepreneur Sean Patrick AKA Kid Sean of the YK collective releases a visual to a fresh song labeled ‘Composure’. With ecstatic production from Droid Daughter and soaring (literally) Cinematography directed and shot by Christopher Patrick of YK, Sean provides another solid piece that shows only progression in…
After spending a year in Oakland, TOPE has packed up his bags once again and taken his talents down south to sunny LA. With the move comes new music from TOPE, being featured on Cee Goods recent album ‘Good Vibes‘, as well as being included on Blu’s new compilation project ‘Soul Amazing 6‘. If you’re…
White Plains, New York rapper Shorts presents his self-directed music video for ‘Right Now’, featuring Kayne Precise. Shot by Judlin Civil, ‘Right Now’ is Shorts’ first video since the release of his new EP ‘Long Story Short‘. Shorts recently released visuals for ‘Good Space‘ and ‘Money‘ as well as freestyles over ‘Needed Me‘ and ‘100…
Soundcrash presents a very special and rare night of classic Hip Hop from the legendary lyrical genius… Talib Kweli Talib Kweli heads to London for a special show at the Assembly Hall this December. Don’t miss out on seeing a true lyrical genius perform an inspirational show crammed with unmissable talent! Talib Kweli needs no…
Liquid Beat Records is proud to announce the 12″ vinyl and digital release of the ‘Street Player‘ EP. The ‘Street Player’ EP covers and reimagines the Disco classic originally made famous by Chicago, and later sampled and turned into a House classic by Kenny Dope & The Bucketheads. With the help of the UK’s Colonel…
When you’re hustling, constantly creating art, and working painstakingly to get your music heard, you also need to find time to enjoy the little things. And that’s just what London’s Ricko does in his fresh new video for ‘Work Ethic’, featuring Detroit bruiser, Guilty Simpson. Armed with a laid-back flow and knack for storytelling bars,…
Skippa Da Flippa is ready to step out of the background as far as his label QC is concerned. He’s just dropped a banger of a mixtape ‘I’m Tellin Ya’ with features from Young Thug, Lil Yachty (twice), Juicy J, Black Youngsta, Dave East and even Rico Love! https://twitter.com/DaFlippaMan https://soundcloud.com/yrnflippa/ https://instagram.com/yrnflippa/
Welcome to the end of summer anthem! Horseshoe Gang enlist Hip Hop superstar KXNG Crooked (aka Crooked I) along with Sauce Tha Boss and Mad Man to deliver a family affair titled ‘Hood High’. The upbeat 3rd single from their upcoming album ‘4 Brothers‘ is produced by the Pitchshifters and will definitely leave you wanting…
Philly links with Miami as the two ‘Sisterhood of Hip Hop’ stars Lee Mazin & Brianna Perry blaze a track together! ‘T.O.B (Them Other B**ches)‘ is produced by Audio Jones and is sure to have the ladies feeling themselves & the fellas wanting more of this dynamic duo! https://twitter.com/leemazin https://twitter.com/BRiANNAtheYRB https://twitter.com/AudioJones
California emcee Lucid Optics and UK producer Museum are Modern Language, presenting ‘Madlab’, their new single from ‘An Offer You Can Totally Refuse‘, their album out now. ‘Mad Lab‘ features a guest appearance from Ohio emcee Illogic, who with Lucid Optics forms the duo Lucid Logic (stream ‘Penciled In‘). Lucid and Museum first met when…
Dubstep meets the Wild West in Nitti Gritti & Kompany’s monstrous collaboration ‘Badlands’. The two surging bass producers drop some chaotic percussion patterns and grimy wobbles in an absolute behemoth of a New Noise debut. Hollywood’s own Kompany is on the fast track to success after producing a string of impressive originals and remixes in…
Positive Hip Hop artist Ahmen releases his new album, ‘If Not Now Then When‘, today, but fans have already been getting a strong dose of his powerful and inspiring messages for the past few weeks. Ahmen’s first single, ‘Our Time’, can be heard on ESPN’s SportsCenter throughout August and the album’s second single, ‘We Choose…
Wane Enterprises CEO, New York artist Bruse Wane presents the music video for VENOM, featuring guest appearances from the late Sean Price as well as Chris Rivers, son of the late Big Pun The video features DJ Eclipse dropping cuts and a cameo from Illa Ghee. Produced by Kloud Nine Music, ‘Venom’ appears on Bruse’s…
Los Angeles, CA based Jez Dior emerged onto the music scene in 2013 with his singles ‘Candles‘ and ‘Love Me To Death‘. Marrying grunge with Hip Hop, his music has been well received by rappers and rock artists alike and has landed him opening spots for Chance The Rapper, J.Cole, G Eazy, Kanye and more.…
Miami artist Swa Playmaker drops off the new single ‘Now’ detailing his grind over the years and the need to get it sooner than later. Having worked in the Miami scene for over a decade with legends including DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Fat Joe, and many more, Swa has been stepping out on his own…
UK Grime legend Skepta cosigns Tifton, Georgia’s very own, Bernard Jabs as he releases a new song titled ‘Boy Better Know Better’. Nick Mira produces the song and it’s a hit! Skepta Cosign: https://twitter.com/Skepta/status/762021705535655936 & https://twitter.com/Skepta/status/762029450053713920 https://instagram.com/bernardjabs/ https://soundcloud.com/bernardjabs https://twitter.com/bernardjabs https://twitter.com/nickmira_ www.helloskepta.com/ https://twitter.com/Skepta https://twitter.com/Foredise
Carlos Ferragamo is a Hip Hop artist from Bronx, New York whom has worked with major Hip Hop names like DJ Green Lantern and DJ Drama. He has been featured on WorldStarHipHop.com, AllHipHop.com, HipHopDX.com, HipHopGame.com, Video Music Box and The Source Magazine. The Source featured him as an ‘Unsigned Hype’ artist, which is one of…
Check out the new track from Bronx, NY, based artist St Ivan The Terrible, ‘Sound Of The Police’ which features Senica Da Misfit and samples KRS-ONE’s 1993 track ‘Sound of Da Police’. St Ivan The Terrible speaks about this track : “‘Sound of the Police’ is a song which was introduced as an idea to me by my…
Kosha Dillz has recently released his 3rd solo effort ‘What I Do All Day and Pickle‘ on his Oy Vey! Imprint, and the album is seeming to gain more attention than anyone (including himself) has thought. Hitting a total of 6 billboard charts last week including #15 on the National Heat seekers and one notch…
In mid July 2016, Detroit MC, recording artist, Nametag Alexander delivered his latest EP, ‘Metal Letter’ produced entirely by Virginia producer, JR Swiftz. First offering from the EP along with the release, was the narrative video for the lead single ‘Down’. This time around ‘Tag presents an ode dedicated to his hometown Detroit, with ‘Thirty…
Since he stepped foot on the music scene, Scott King formally (Q Da Kid) has made a ferocious climb from his starting point and propelled himself into the recording studios with some of the biggest names of Hip Hop culture. From collaborations with production legends like DJ Premiere and NO ID; From Kool & Dre…
‘Incandescent’ is a tough, cinematic new track from the duo of Teck-Zilla and Allen Poe, who provide a slapping instrumental and raw rhymes, respectively. It’s also the lead single off their anticipated upcoming joint EP, ‘Lightbulb Over My Head While I’m Thinking’. Poe kicks off the track shooting down armchair quarterbacks and anyone disrespecting the…
New Jersey rapper Mazzi & S.O.U.L. (Sense Of Understanding Life’s) Purpose presents ‘Heart Of A Lion’, his new video featuring UK vocalist Eva Lazarus. ‘Heart Of A Lion’ is the first single from his forthcoming album ‘The Building’, the followup to ‘Digital Diggin’ 3Minus1‘, his previous EP where he rhymed over beats composed of samples…
MindsOne & DJ Iron collaboration album ‘Phaseology’ (CD/LP/cassette/digital), entirely produced by DJ Iron, in stores today! MindsOne connects with Belgium’s DJ Iron on their newest endeavor, ‘Phaseology’, and aim to examine the bigger picture. Why are we here? Where do we go in the end? Is that an SP1200? Damn right. Is life too complex…
Urban Vault have hooked up with our friends at Soundcrash, to give one lucky reader/fan the chance to win a pair of tickets to Soundcrash Presents: Raekwon & Ghostface Killah at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, UK, on Sunday the 25th September, 2016. Soundcrash Presents for the first time ever in the UK, Raekwon and Ghostface…
Inspired by Nina Simone, ‘Blackbird’ explores how experiencing personal pain and embracing the strength of femininity can be the catalyst to radical transformation of self, and eventually, society. The protagonist is critical of herself, yet also keenly aware of the social and institutional barriers that have led to her current state. Reflections on this give…