URBAN VAULT UK
Heatwave x Tribal Life returns with an Allstar Line-up at the Ministry Of Sound, London on the 26th of May, (Bank Holiday Sunday) Tribal Life presents the Heatwave vibes for the first weekend of 2024 with an event filled with the most amazing sounds of Afro-house, Amapiano, Tribal, Soulful, afrobeat, RnB + more… They have…
Wolverhampton, UK-based emcee/producer LATE drops the visual to his track YOU NEVER KNOW, taken off his recently released FROZEN CLIMATE EP, produced by fellow Wolverhampton-based TRICKSTA ‘Industrial Compositions’ is a sonic journey that delves into the complexities of life, offering listeners a unique blend of thought-provoking lyrics and cutting-edge beats. Each track serves as a…
Manchester-based UK R&B singer, songwriter, and musician Nellie Charles drops the visual to her recent track BO$$ Introducing Nellie Charles with her first single of the year titled ‘BO$$’. Serving as the lead single to her upcoming debut EP that arrives this summer, ‘BO$$’ emerges as a vibrant declaration of self-assurance and empowerment, encapsulated within…
South-Wales-based singer-songwriter The Honest Poet recently released his new track MADE ME STRONGER, ahead of his forthcoming LOVE COMPLEXITY EP Following the release of his recent single ‘Toxic City‘, The Honest Poet returns with his latest offering ‘Made Me Stronger’. This single serves as the penultimate release before the unveiling of his forthcoming EP ‘Love…
North West London-based emcee/singer/songwriter Casscade recently dropped the visual to his latest track SIGNS After the resounding success of his previous singles ‘Real Love‘ and ‘Day And Night‘ which garnered attention from notable platforms and tastemakers such as Capital Xtra’s DJ Semtex, North West London’s dynamic rapper, and songwriter, Casscade, is back with another compelling…
East London Grime scene veteran D Power Diesle & Nottingham-based Wariko recently released their latest track/visual START THIS, produced by Audio Slugs After crossing paths on the mighty clash series Lord Of The Mics Volume 3 back in 2011, the pair were pinned up against each other producing one the most memorable clashes in the…
Urban Vault caught up with West London, UK-based recording artist Icy Chill to ask him questions about his latest album ROCK OUT THE TRUTH, and more… Hailing from the UK, Icy Chill discovered his passion for Hip Hop during his teenage years, a period marked by the profound loss of his parents. Hip Hop became…
Cardiff, Wales-based recording artist DFlexxx is back with his latest track titled THE ONE Rising music sensation DFlexxx is thrilled to announce the release of his latest single, ‘The One‘, now available on all major streaming platforms. This new track stands as a testament to DFlexxx’s versatility and artistry, blending captivating melodies with profound lyrical…
Wolverhampton, UK-based emcee/producer LATE recently released his FROZEN CLIMATE EP, produced by fellow Wolverhampton-based TRICKSTA, accompanied by the visual for the track FIRST POSITION Renowned UK rapper LATE has collaborated with acclaimed producer Tricksta to deliver a groundbreaking 5-track EP titled ‘Industrial Compositions’. This highly anticipated project showcases the seamless synergy between LATE’s compelling lyricism…
Birmingham, UK-based emcee Marnz Malone recently released his 14-track project TINA’S BOY, accompanied by the back-to-back visuals to the tracks ROOF DOWN/BACK 2 MIAMI ‘Tina’s Boy’ is an eye-opener into the life of Marnz Malone with features such as Potter Payper, Bandokay, KayMuni & Marshall with all 14 tracks full of storytelling and the life…
South London-based Sneakbo recently released his latest track/visual GUCCI, featuring Lyco, Ivorian Doll, and Two-Face Sneakbo teams up with Lyco, Ivorian Doll, and Two-Face for their brand-new collaborative single ‘Gucci’. A completely organic track that happened naturally when the artists were together in Birmingham where Sneakbo linked up with Lyco and Ivorian Doll for the…
London, UK-based Grime legend Manga Saint Hilare recently released his highly anticipated 16-track album EVERYTHING IS UNDER CONTROL produced by Midlands-based MoreNight One of the UK’s leading Grime musicians Manga Saint Hilare releases his album, ‘Everything Is Under Control’. The introspective project – produced in its entirety by MoreNight – features scene stalwarts including Capo…
Oxford/London-based UK Hip Hop artist Chima Anya recently released his new track/visual EVERYTHING Chima Anya is a Romanian Nigerian British rapper, doctor, and musician who has consistently impressed audiences over decades. His unique blend of lyricism and musicality has made him a notable presence in the British rap scene. His plan for the new single…
Chicago-raised, Dundee, Scotland-based emcee Shifty Presidents recently released his debut track GO TO WORK Shifty Presidents finally unveils his debut single, ‘GO TO WORK’, a profound track encapsulating his journey of leaving the past behind and triumphing over past failures. The song is deeply personal and reflects Shifty’s journey to sobriety and improved mental and…
UK Hip Hop legend Jehst drops the visual to his track HERE I AM, produced by South London legend Apollo, via YNR Productions Jehst carves open 2024 and reiterates he’s nobody’s equal by announcing ‘Here I Am’. Boarding the measured piston pump of Apollo’s production dipped in a bleak greyscale, the UK Hip Hop legend…
London, UK-based Icy Chill recently released his new ten-track album ROCK OUT THE TRUTH After a decade since his previous album, Hip Hop innovator Icy Chill has returned to share a brand-new skill set and a light-hearted attitude in his album ‘Rock Out The Truth‘. When this rapper found out that he had the means…
East London Grime scene veteran D Power Diesle recently released his latest track/visual KILLA MC, produced by fellow London-based Sukh Knight Kicking off 2024 with a bang, D Power Diesle joins forces with UK super producer Sukh Knight on the new single ‘Killa MC’. This thrilling debut from his eagerly awaited EP ‘Graphene 4’, solidifies…
London, UK-based production house Stay Flee Get Lizzy teams up with Tamera & Ms Banks on their latest track/visual WRIST ON FREEZE, taken from the forthcoming SFGL album STARS ALIGNED Stay Flee Get Lizzy, the artist project of Dion ‘Sincere’ Lizzy makes an explosive return with his latest single ‘Wrist On Freeze’ featuring Tamera and…
Wolverhampton, UK-based emcee/producer LATE recently released his FROZEN CLIMATE EP, produced by fellow Wolverhampton-based lifelong friend TRICKSTA ‘Frozen Climate’, is a mesmerizing 5-track EP from West Midlands Hip Hop veteran LATE, skillfully produced by Tricksta. The EP delves into the stark reality of our contemporary existence, exploring the metaphorical coldness that permeates our world. LATE’s…
Born in Uganda, raised in Newcastle, and now London-based recording artist Victor Ray recently released his new track COMFORTABLE ‘Comfortable’ is the new single from a superstar in waiting, Victor Ray. The first release since his ‘i felt.’ EP, in September 2023, the track is the definition of highly anticipated, having quickly gone viral after…
Ground Zero Records presents Shaka Amazulu The 7th & Holy Smokes aka Gen-3’s latest album G3N0C1D3 ‘G3N0C1D3’ features Papa Wu, Black Rose Kartel, Daddy Rose, Lord Salaudiin, DJ Flipside, School of the Gifted, Napoleon, Solomon Childs, Ancient COINS, Armel The Great, Spanky Splash, 9th Prince & Holocaust. Gen-3 is made up of Wu-Tang affiliate Holy…
South-Wales-based singer-songwriter The Honest Poet Seamlessly Blends Hip Hop, Soul, and Spoken Word on his latest track TOXIC CITY Infusing elements of Hip Hop, Spoken Word, R&B, and Soul with open and honest lyrics, The Honest Poet is back with his latest single ‘Toxic City’. Drawing inspiration from a rich, eclectic music palette and a…
#CCTURKEY23 gains momentum with support from C Bleu Trading and Timeless Group, aiming to deliver 5000 Turkeys across the UK The CC Foundation’s #CCTURKEY23 initiative receives a significant boost with the backing of prominent sponsors, C Bleu Trading and Timeless Group. This heartwarming campaign is set to embark on a two-day journey across the UK,…
UK emcees Ultra_eko and DaRealMrLee present a visionary new work, titled LEGENDS OF THE UNDERSIDE It is both an award-winning musical feature, as well as an accompanying album. ‘Legends of the Underside‘ tells an absurd metaphysical story told through the medium of music and visuals, in which a supernatural penguin, aided by a senile pensioner,…
London, UK based Hip Hop artist Zeal Manneh recently released his fourth album SUCCESS, which is set to propel Zeal on his exceptional musical journey After dropping a stream of singles this year, Hip Hop artist Zeal Manneh closes his whirlwind 2023 with his fourth album ‘Success’. This project boasts his freshest beats and instrumentals…
Liverpool, UK-based producer Montao announces his final offering for the year in Lo-fi style OH HOLY NIGHT! just in time for Christmas… It’s been a big year for Montao, including features with Chuck D on Rapstation, Xposure on Radio X, and Fresh on the Net. He now comes with great tidings to end the year…
Ground Zero Records presents the International mega Hip Hop collective School Of The Gifted’s new eleven-track album SEMESTER V: DIALOG ‘Semester Vol. V’ (5) presents Dialogs of the School of the Gifted members, which exhibits solo tracks, Schools within Schools, and sub-groups within groups with his release. No Features, strictly School members ONLY! Sub-groups: BlacKula…
Urban Vault UK teams up with Ground Zero Records to bring you their new exclusive DOMINATION Mixtape Check out the new exclusive DOMINATION Mixtape from Urban Vault UK x Ground Zero Records, featuring a whos who of Hip Hop artists from around the world, Jade River, Ruste Juxx, Crunch Lo, Rubbabandz, Cotardz Matthew, Shabazz The…
Panorama City, California-based producer Preed One recently dropped his latest track SINISTER, featuring San Diego emcee Blame One & London, UK-based DJ TMB on the cuts On ‘Sinister‘producer Preed One links up with emcee Blame One, throughout the last few years, the duo has recorded about fifty songs, this is the first single, with many…
Wolverhampton, UK-based emcee/producer LATE is back with his new LAYING FOUNDATIONS EP, accompanied by the visual to the track RAIN OR SNOW Emerging from the vibrant underground music scene, UK Hip Hop artist LATE releases his 8th project of 2023 a groundbreaking EP titled ‘Laying Foundations’. Comprising of five tracks, this self-produced collection showcases LATE’s…
Brooklyn, New York-based emcee Justo the MC & Edinburgh, Scotland-based producer Brelstaff drop their new track/visual FINE LINE, via New Dawn Records ‘Fine Line‘ is the latest single from Justo the MC and Brelstaff, taken off their recent album ‘Urban Testimony‘ which was released on November 03rd via New Dawn Records and has just been…
Munich, Germany-based ArOzA Crew member marlonhil and Manchester, UK-based Mustaq Ali drop the visual to their new track DOOM marlonhil teams up with his cousin Mustaq Ali to deliver their new boom-bap album ‘Capital M’. The debut single/visual ‘DOOM‘ is the first indication of this! The album will be released on the 15th of December.…
London, UK-based emcee Yayo.upt recently released his debut track/visual FRESH OUT OF PORTLAND From upcoming London rapper Yayo.upt is this emphatic debut anthem ‘Fresh Out Of Portland‘, a thumping, grooving Hip Hop track that draws its predominant inspiration from deeply personal themes. The song came to fruition whilst Yayo was serving an 8-year sentence in…
Brooklyn, New York-based emcee Justo the MC & Edinburgh, Scotland-based producer Brelstaff drop their new album URBAN TESTIMONY, via New Dawn Records The entire theme is documented in a deeply personal narrative depicting events during and after the Brooklyn rapper’s curtailed and troubled time studying at Clark Atlanta University. Details unfold of a conflicted mind…
Staten Island, New York-based emcee iNTeLL (2nd Generation WU) & London-based producer Shaka Amazulu The 7th recently dropped their new AWARE WOLF EP Ground Zero Records presents 2nd Generation WU’s General iNTELL & The 7th who team up for this cinematic verbal sound clash. The ‘Aware Wolf‘ EP featuring Nejma Nefertiti & CI3ctic is via…
Miami-based emcee Ne$$ & Derby, UK-based producer Baby J drop their new gripping concept album THE PRICE OF BREAD, via TheSystemDontWork Records Following up their critically acclaimed 2020 collaborative project ‘21st Century Blues’, RBG rapper NE$$ (previously featured in The Source’s ‘Unsigned Hype’) and UK producer Baby J (known for collaborations with Skinny Man, Mark…
Wolverhampton, UK-based emcee/producer LATE is back just in time for Halloween with his new track/visual VAMPIRES, WEREWOLVES, MONSTERS, DEMONS For the 5th year running LATE has blessed us with another Halloween anthem to add to the Horror Season playlist, this time LATE Unleashes the Spine-Chilling Track ‘Vampires, Werewolves, Monsters, Demons’. Prepare for a sonic journey…
South West London-based emcee KAY ELL recently released his emphatic seven-track KARNAGE EP From London-based UK Rap aficionado, KAY ELL comes this uproarious EP that’s been a long time in the making. ‘KARNAGE’ boasts several tracks that traverse the restrictive boundaries of genre and showcase KAY ELL’s innate ability to excel in whichever creative pathway…
London, UK born & bred, Ontario, Canada-based emcee LTtheMonk recently released his highly anticipated new ten-track album UPTOWN INTERN #333 Listen to LTtheMonk’s next chapter as an artist, with his brand new album ‘Uptown Intern #333‘. It captures his own New Monk Swing sound, blending Hip Hop, Dance, and Pop music in a way that…
UK Hip Hop legend Jehst drops the visual to his track SKYLINE, produced by Sonnyjim, and announces his North UK November Tour Dates Check out the new visual from Jehst titled ‘Skyline’ taken from his latest album ‘Mork Calling Orson’. Cinematic visuals from director Kill Money accompany the score from MF DOOM collaborator Sonnyjim, setting…