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Maybach Music Group’s Tracy T and Meek Mill Drop their new single ‘Topless’. Be on the look out for the new Tracy T project coming soon! In case you missed it, check out Tracy T’s ’50 Shades Of Green’ mixtape HERE. www.facebook.com/1tracyt/ https://twitter.com/TheRealTracyT https://soundcloud.com/tracy-t-mmg http://meekseason.com/ https://twitter.com/MeekMill www.facebook.com/MeekMill/ www.mmgselfmade.com www.facebook.com/MaybachMusicGroup/ https://twitter.com/MaybachMusicGrp
California-bred, 18-year old, lyrical titan A-F-R-O aka All Flows Reach Out debuts his first official music video, CODE #829 ‘Code #829’ is taken from A-F-R-O’s new mixtape ‘Tales From The Basement‘, the track finds R.A. The Rugged Man’s protege going in over some vintage RZA production. www.facebook.com/All-Flows-Reach-Out https://twitter.com/realfrothizzle
Wane Enterprises CEO, New York-based Hip Hop artist Bruse Wane presents the cover art for ‘Earl Manigault Of Rap’, his forthcoming album featuring the late Sean Price and Chris Rivers dropping Monday, November 23rd on Wane Enterprises. Wane recently leaked Manigault single ‘Yuu’ (below). Bruse previously collaborated with the Price (watch the music video for…
Karolina Shine: An Old Kneegrow Spiritual is the debut single from Langston Hughes III (LH3). Tomorrow is Today… Today is right now… ‘Karolina Shine’ is a rally cry for the heart; a personal call to action to set forth and make a dream reality. In LH3s case, rescue a dream deferred. It is for the…
Teen pop darling Skyler has joined Hip Hop legend Snoop Dogg for her debut offering ‘Fire’, produced by Trend Def. At the tender age of 16yrs, Skyler is crafting dynamic pop hits way beyond her years inspired by the likes of Beyoncé and Christina Aguilera and bands The 1975, All Time Low and Blink-182. Her…
Eff Yoo and Rediculus have been working for the last year on a new project to expand Eff’s sound and brand. The project is completely produced and mixed by Rediculus, giving it a very consistent sound with a lot of depth and diversity. Eff Yoo is coming off the heels of a top 10 iTunes…
Legends of Hip Hop and probably one of the most influential groups of all time, Public Enemy need no introduction! Coming to Bournemouth on the 7th December this probably has to be the event of the year ! In support you have one of the UK’s leading record labels B-Line Recordings providing another incredible showcase.…
Infamous Records presents Natures newest mixtape: ‘The Ashtray Effect 3’ mixed by DJ Mickey Knox & DJ Concept. A collection of unreleased, collabs and new music featuring Dr Dre, Cormega, Masta Ace, Kool G Rap & NORE. Available for free download via Datpiff below: https://twitter.com/THEREALNATURE https://twitter.com/DJMickeyKnox https://twitter.com/concept1200 https://twitter.com/MobbDeep
The first lady of Free At Last Music, DJ Rockstarrr releases her latest compilation mixtape ‘Bars & Beats’ which is a collection of tracks and instrumentals that have dropped over from the past year by the entire Free At Last Music roster. The mixtape features both emcees and producers from the imprint, including Centric, CuzOh,…
Hip Hop fans who will salivate at this reissue likely already know some of the backstory: in 1995, worldwide Wu-Tang frenzy was at an all-time high. First, of course, there had been the Wu-Tang’s epic 1993 debut ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’, which changed the shape of Hip Hop to come, with ripples that still…
Curt L.A.I.S.I releases the track titled ‘N.W.A.’ produced by Midnite Beatz to pay homage to the era of gangsta/raw reality rap the group N.W.A. was responsible for. “Me and Midnite made this record in efforts to pay homage to the former group N.W.A. and the era of gangsta/reality rap they played a part in creating.…
Emcee/producer Yinka Diz presents ‘Night In Dubai’, his new single produced by Joe Prime. Born in Chicago to a mother from the infamous Cabrini Green projects and a Nigerian immigrant father, Yinka spent the early years of his childhood living in and around the city before moving to the Inland Empire, just outside of Los…
Check out Missy Elliott’s new single/music video for ‘WTF (Where They From)’ featuring Pharrell Williams, which is available now on Atlantic Records via iTunes! www.missy-elliott.com/wtf https://twitter.com/MissyElliott – #WTFMissy www.instagram.com/missymisdemeanorelliott/ https://twitter.com/Pharrell
Houston, Texas native and Florida transplant Marcellus Juvann, 22, releases the video to his lead single, ’03 Malibu’, from his upcoming LP entitled ‘The Fall’. The video is directed and produced by Anand Sheth along with TVC Media. The song and video showcases Marcellus’ love and loyalty for his car despite the condition it is…
Seattle based Hip Hop/Blues three-piece, The Bad Tenants, have dropped their new video for their single, ‘Loudmouths’. This track comes from their most recent EP, ‘Mostly People‘, which dropped in early August. ‘We Out Here’ remarked, “Playful, humorous and surprisingly inappropriate at times, Mostly People will impress both orthodox and progressive rap fans and leave…
Check out the new Wu-Tang posse cut, taken from Bugsy Da God’s new album ‘Camouflage Disciple‘. In 2011 Bugsy released his debut ‘The Terrorist Advocate‘ to critical acclaim and has toured the world with ‘Napalm Recordings’ label boss Dom Pachino. The single, ‘Skill Mathematics’ features Masta Killa, Prodigal Sunn & Shyheim and was produced by…
Rising Chicago rapper G Herbo (FKA Lil Herb) premieres ‘Lord Knows’, his powerhouse collaboration featuring Joey Bada$$ with production by Metro Boomin. The track premiered via The FADER. “‘Lord Knows’ which finds the two youngsters trading unflinching bars- Got some problem only Lord knows, sometimes I need a break but I got more shows, Herb…
San Diego-based, Gardena, California-bred rapper Kahlee presents ‘ReBlessed’, Kahlee’s new album on which production team Digital Martyrs remixes his previous release ‘Blessed’ (listen) which featured Sabac Red of Non-Phixion, Uptown Swuite, CookBook (LA Symphony), Awdbawl and I.Sheik (Revolution of the Mind). He recently released an Eyekon Fotography-directed music video for the remix of ‘Baring My…
Philly rapper/singer Boogieman Dela has been heating the streets with his new music. This new groove ‘Streets is Watching’, produced by Wesmanchild is definitely the definition of Dirty Harmony. Man Dela’s new album ‘Dirty Harmony’ is set to release 15/11/15 at 11:15 (say it fast). Boog threw a private listening party in Philly and the…
The New York rap duo Gem code has come a long way since they used to go by the name Dynamic Equilibrium. The group looks to prove this with the release of new single ‘Complex’, a collaboration with underground stalwarts Sadat X (Brand Nubian) and Audible Doctor (The Brown Bag All Stars). Gem code pays…
Multi-platinum selling, Grammy®-nominated Hip Hop magnate Rick Ross, whose brand new single ‘Sorry‘ featuring Chris Brown has turned into one of the fastest growing singles of his career, has confirmed that ‘BLACK MARKET’, his third full-length album release in less than two years, will officially arrive in stores December 4th on Def Jam Recordings/ Maybach…
Britain’s premier Hip Hop and grime tastemaker DJ Charlie Sloth returns with his annual compilation instalment. Hood Heat Vol. II is set for release on 11th December through Naughty Boy’s imprint on Virgin Records. Celebrating Charlie’s second year heading up BBC Radio 1’s legendary Rap Show which broadcasts on Radio 1 and 1Xtra from 10pm…
Providence, Rhode Island rapper Don Diz a.k.a. King Diz presents the music video for ‘Aliens’, his newest single from ‘T.G.I.F.U. 2’, his forthcoming album featuring Snacks Giggity, Pab, Desiree and Droi. ‘Aliens’ is produced by Connecticut producer Ty Nitty, who produced ‘Keep Up’ for Lloyd Banks (listen). Diz’s previous releases include 2013’s ‘New Diz City’ (listen).…
With his new heater ‘I Get Up’, Autoerotique continues to prove that his sound design is among the strongest in the game. After years of producing massive electro house tracks, the Toronto native has redefined his already stellar sound to create deep, innovative tunes of epic proportions. With its dark bassline and bubbling house backbeat,…
Written by Kylan P in 2012 while incarcerated awaiting trial, ‘In A Minute’ elaborates upon an unfortunate tragedy that took place in Clinch County, Georgia. With the end result being a conviction for Kylan P and a probation violation for his younger brother, both were sentenced and transported to a Georgia Department of Corrections facility.…
LA artist MAYDE drops his new video ‘I Need More’ directed by Conrad Lihilihi, off of his EP, ‘Magna Cum Laude‘. Originally from West Africa with much time spent in Seattle, MAYDE speaks to his listeners about the need for more love, more peace, and more life over some spacey production provided by Gummy Beatz.…
The six-piece, Punk, Metal and Hip Hop mash-up band, Shinobi Ninja, release ‘Bang Bang’, the first single from their collection of singles, ‘FunBang’. Ebony raves: “Blending the lifting melodies of reggae with the volume of metal and the rhythm of Hip Hop, Shinobi Ninja is like an out-of-control house party”. Shinobi Ninja is comprised of Baby…
Private Club Records First Lady Salma Slims is back with a new record, but this time featuring Label Mate Madeintyo, entitled ‘Dab Mommy’ with crazy 808 production by Richie Souf. Salma is geared to drop her new mixtape ‘Diary of Salma Slims’ in the next few weeks. https://twitter.com/salma_slims https://twitter.com/MDNTOKYO https://twitter.com/RichieSouf
Portland producer Stewart Villain drops off his remix off TOPE’s ‘Almighty’ from his recent album, ‘BROKE BOY SYNDROME’. Handling a bulk of the production on TOPE’s last project, Stewart decides to put his touch on one of the more slept on tracks from #BBS. ‘Almighty’ finds TOPE detailing the financial struggles we all face from…
West coast powerhouse Best Kept Entertainment (BKE) is gearing up to release their 15th project of the decade. The iTunes album is titled ‘X: 10 Years of BKE’ and it boasts music from 14 of the best albums/mixtapes from the BKE imprint. To promote the upcoming project, and let’s just be honest, just to flex…
In 1994, Common released ‘I Used To Love H.E.R.’ – in 2015, Ciphurphace releases ‘I’ll Always Love H.E.R.’ the follow-up single to the college radio chart-topping debut single ‘Elbow Space‘. Produced by long-time collaborator Scorpioflo From the forthcoming new EP and 6th solo release ‘IN PHACED GOD WE TRUST’ which will be available on iTunes,…
ETC!ETC! and Salvatore Gannaci have teamed up to flawlessly harvest the sounds of dancehall and moombahton for their Dim Mak debut collaboration ‘Money’. As the lead single off ETC!ETC!’s forthcoming Wicked EP, due out later this year, the track is a musical interpretation of Wall Street’s iconic Charging Bull sculpture. Interweaving a subtle orchestral hymn…
Back with another conceptual audible incarnation (previously ‘Fresh Gordon‘), Delaware denizen FreshfromDE (formerly dFresh) this time around embodies the fictional Ian Fleming character known as 007. In the extremely catchy concept single ‘Aston Martin’ produced by Dutch beatsmith Roca Beats, in concurrence with last weeks motion picture release of ‘SPECTRE’. This particular single is taken…
The Universal Zulu Nation (UZN) is an international world Hip Hop movement founded by Afrika Bambaataa. They are a group of artists, performers and community activists who have created and used Hip Hop culture for over 40 years as a vehicle for positive change. Initially the founding Kings and Queens wanted to bring about change…
Endemic Emerald & Skanks the Rap Martyr present their collaboration album opus entitled ‘Rapsploitation’. Producer Endemic first met Skanks in Brooklyn mid 2013 when he first touched down in NYC. The duo built on the Nostrand Ave blocks & started to work instantly as they shared a similar stance on Hip Hop. Skanks stated: “I…
Ontario, California emcee/producer duo Jook & Pro present the Original Knockoff directed music video for their new single ‘In Charge‘, featuring singer Rebellion. ‘In Charge’ will appear on the duo’s forthcoming album, The Rebirth Of Jook The First, set to feature Jamaican reggae artist Kelissa. Better known as MC Prototype, Pro is a national slam…
‘Applied Rhyme’ is the newest single released off of Trademark Blud’s ‘Blud on the Brain‘ album on Platformz Records. Following in the footsteps of the crowd favorite ‘PMA’ and the highly acclaimed debut single and video ‘The Demon’, ‘Applied Rhyme’ gives us a glimpse into a happier and more relaxed Trademark. Flowing over a smooth…
Urban Vault caught up with Brooklyn, NY based emcee NAPOLEON DA LEGEND to ask him some questions about his music, collaborations and inspirations Since the ‘Golden Era’ of Hip Hop, true school lyricists have come very few and far between. The combination of passion, flair on the mic, urban poetry mixed with torrential, jigsaw-like wordplay…
Atlanta rapper, CKENT, delivers his fourth project in just four short months. ‘The Stone Cold’ EP includes six fire tracks with production from Ron Shaw, Chase Smith, Dope Fantasy, Jonathan Lowell and engineering from Zach Skywalker. CKENT has no signs of slowing down and is making moves to prove he is the hottest in the streets.…
Hit the high seas and low drops with Pyramid Scheme & Ying Yang Twin’s official music video for ‘Thundercat’ via Mad Decent! Kinematic kaleidoscope effects woo you in and out of reality and the booming bass is the perfect back drop for Pyramid Scheme & Ying Yang Twin’s yacht party. Perfectly matching track’s vibe, the…