U.S. Music News

Soundcrash Presents: Raekwon & Ghostface Killah @ O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, UK (25th Sept)

For the first time ever in the UK, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah are performing ‘Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…’ as well as more Wu-Tang classics. This marks the first UK performance of the legendary, solo debut album of American rapper and Wu Tang Clan member Raekwon. ‘Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…’ was first released on…

OMAR GET EM – TRILL (Audio)

Northern Virginia rapper/producer Omar Get Em presents his new single ‘Trill’, slated to appear on his forthcoming EP ‘Sensations’. Omar’s last EP was ‘The Growth‘. “This is some of my best work,” Omar says of the new single. “I made this with the intent to kill”. https://twitter.com/omar_getem https://instagram.com/omargetem/ https://soundcloud.com/omar-get-em https://twitter.com/troopahs4life

New Noise: Damien N-Drix – Stacks (Free Download/Dim Mak Records)

Making his New Noise debut, French producer Damien N-Drix drops down a smooth bass house beat with ‘Stacks’. Flossing a lifestyle of luxury through low-end vocals, Drix layers up funky technics and deep bass lines for the ultimate peak-hour club tune. Hailing from the opulent South of France, Damien N-Drix conjures his appreciation for the…

Bajan Sparrow – Dope Man Freestyle (Music Video)

Brooklyn rapper Bajan Sparrow (formerly known as Spa77ow) presents the Director Ruth directed music video for ‘Dopeman Freestyle’, where he drops bars over N.W.A.’s classic in anticipation of his forthcoming mixtape ‘God Don’t Like Ugly’. Sparrow was featured in XXL’s Freshmen issue 2015 (read his XXL interview). He collaborated in 2014 with Tone Trump (‘Virgin Remy‘)…

IDE – Flight Patterns (Prod. by Lucky Loopiano) Taken From: Breathe Easy (Album)

‘Breathe Easy‘ is the first full-length studio album from Brooklyn Hip Hop recording artist IDE, the co-founder & CEO of Creative Juices Music. After a six year hiatus, IDE returns with producer Lucky Loopiano to deliver his most personal album to date – a ‘magnum opus’ of raw lyricism and thematic wordplay over the intoxicating…

Superior ft. Verbal Kent – Mastermind (Audio/Below System Records)

Netherlands based Below System Records presents ‘Mastermind‘ featuring Chicago emcee Verbal Kent, it,s the second single by German producer Superior, from his upcoming album ‘The Journey’ which is due out this summer. www.facebook.com/superiorprod1 https://twitter.com/Superior_Prod https://soundcloud.com/superior-productions-1 https://twitter.com/BIG_VK1 https://twitter.com/BelowSystem

The Doctor’s Orders Presents: PETE ROCK & CL SMOOTH 25th Anniversary Show @ The Garage, London, UK (02nd Sept)

Soul and Jazz driven beats with smooth, philosophical lyics, that is the signature sound of 90’s Hip Hop and the signature sound of one of the most influential and critically acclaimed acts of the era: Pete Rock & CL Smooth. The perfect combination of producer and MC perform this very rare London show in celebration…

Illien Rosewell – Floating Brass (Prod. by Nottz/Audio)

Over a soulful and funky theatrical instrumental provided by well-renowned producer, Nottz Raw, Rosewell showcases his ability to embody a complex and passionate tight-knit style in this explosive narrative. With a harmonically-rich sample that highly satisfies a vision of complete takeover; Rosewell exudes confidence and swagger with a relentless flow attacking any misconception to his…

The Doctor’s Orders Presents: Apollo Brown & Guilty Simpson + DJ Mo Fingaz @ Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen, London, UK (02nd July)

As house producer for the mighty Mello Music Group, Detroit native Apollo Brown is a powerhouse on the boards. Making incredible beats for many of the hottest names in Hip Hop including the likes of Danny Brown & Freddie Gibbs. He is one of the few producers to have taken the torch from the likes…

JKJ – See About It (Music Video) + JORDAN 2 (Mixtape/Audio)

R.A.R.E.Nation’s JKJ continues with his ‘JORDAN 2‘ Wave as he drops off his latest visual for ‘See About It.’ The $toney produced, mellow vibe track is brought to life with visuals provided by Beyond Dream Productions. ‘JORDAN 2’ is Now Available on iTunes, Spotify and All other major digital outlets. https://twitter.com/JkJ412 https://twitter.com/RealNormanDean https://twitter.com/BEYONDDREAMS412

Urban Vault Exclusive: Neka & Kahlo ft. Hanif & Illmaculate – Runaways Part II (Audio Premiere)

Neka & Kahlo first made waves in 2014 with their debut Hip Hop single ‘Alchemistress’, which appeared on BuzzFeed. The track “… burst the genre apart at the seams, bringing rock, pop, and electronic dance music into something that I don’t think Portland has ever quite heard before – Portland Mercury“. The duo view their…

New Noise: Bok Nero ft. Jahlil Beats – NERO NERO (Free Download/Dim Mak Records)

Dim Mak’s Free Music Imprint New Noise Introduces Bok Nero ‘NERO NERO’, featuring Jahlil Beats. You won’t be forgetting Bok Nero’s name any time soon – the Philadelphia native makes sure of that with his Dim Mak debut single ‘NERO NERO’ featuring Roc Nation production maestro Jahlil Beats. The come-up rapper arrives primed for takeover,…

DJ Stranger X Shinobi Stalin X Marz Mello – Mjolnir (Audio/Scumbag Jazz)

Beer Money UNLTD Representatives Shinobi Stalin, Marz Mello, and DJ Stranger (Orlando) conjure up the spirits of those worthy on the next installment of ‘Scumbag Jazz’ called ‘Mjolnir’. This hammer of a track features Marz Mello’s menacing instrumental, Stranger’s precise cuts and Stalin’s murderous wordplay. Be on the look out for ‘Scumbag Jazz’ dropping soon.…

Megaciph – All Dreams Anyway (Prod. by Official Stichel/Music Video)

White Plains, New York emcee Megaciph (Mental Energies Gather And Circulate In Positive Harmony) presents the self-directed music video for #AllDreamsAnyway, the Official Stichel produced single from Megaciph’s third album ‘CIVILiAM‘, which captures the stories and emotions from his time in the US Marine Corps. A devoted peace activist, he has partnered with Veterans For…

Sullee J – Bad Habits (Prod. by Anno Domini Beats/Music Video/Free Download)

Baltimore’s Sullee J, just signed with Bogish Brand Ent. releases ‘Bad Habits’ Music Video. A bilingual flow, spitting between Urdu & English, speaking on the battles between culture and politics. Some words extracted from the Hook which Sullee J translates are: “How can I live like this? am I also suppose to break hearts, or…

Urban Vault Exclusive: Neka & Kahlo feat. Fountaine, Maze Karoma & Mat Randol – Runaways Part I (Audio Premiere)

Portland – Los Angeles Hip Hop soul duo Neka & Kahlo return with a two-part collaborative EP featuring guest verses from Portland – Harlem standout HANiF, KOTD World Champion Illmaculate, and several others. Part I (produced by Neka aka Fugitive Girl) is a languid and nostalgic ode to the dreary climate and faded aspirations of…