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UK Hip Hop legend Jehst drops the animated video to his track, EULOGY, taken off his latest album, BILLY GREEN IS DEAD, via YNR Productions Inspired by Gil Scott-Heron’s song of the same name, the ambitious ‘Billy Green is Dead’ record follows fictional everyman character Billy Green on his solitary journey through an uncaring, individualistic world.…
Singer-songwriter Natty announces his new album, RELEASE THE FEAR, alongside a brand new UK tour this November/December The new album was recorded with the newly-established band the Rebelship and blends African beats, acoustic sounds, analog soundscapes and soaring melodies, coupled with Natty’s enlightening lyrics. Natty describes the album as a, “Self-produced labor of love”. Album…
Back on her A-game, RoxXxan comes with fury, fire and all-out CRUD, on her latest release The London via Birmingham emcee, already famed for her ferocity on the mic, digs deep for this one. Her flow and energy at the sharpest they’ve ever been, showing her highly charged and deeply fuelled passion for the love…
Kida Kudz back with his latest single RIDE OR DIE, sailing the flag for an Afro UK fusion sound, he brings us both elements in his latest concoction Kida Kudz has built a solid reputation and profile as an Afro UK artist that is on a precipitous rise. Having built a strong foundation in both…
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UK award-winning rapper Shao Dow drops his latest video, DROPKICK MAN, via GRM Daily Recent winner of the AIM 2017 Music Award’s Hardest Working Artist and hailed as ‘one of the hardest working rappers’ in the industry by BBC 1Xtra’s DJ Semtex, Shao Dow still remains fiercely independent. His debut Fire in the Booth on…
Check out the new video by north-west London rapper Da Flyy Hooligan, ASANTIHINI is taken from his album, S.C.U.M., out on October 27th through Miami label 22 Entertainment The album includes guest featured artists Westside Gunn and Hus Kingpin, produced entirely by the UK’s Agor. The track adapts a concept from his African heritage, the word…
Check out Grim Sickers latest/track video, OPEN THE TILL, featuring Ghetts and Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light, The track premiered on the radio with DJ Target on 1Xtra Grim Sickers has established himself as one of grime’s most unconventional and distinctive voices. He smashed out the huge grime monster ‘Kane’ at the end of…
Bristol based emcee V.C.D. is making waves in the grime scene, with his new track SHELLING SEASON, mixed by DJ DRE 23 Who is V.C.D.? The name might be unfamiliar to you now, but that’s gonna soon change. Vandross Cox Durrant (real name) was just a fan of grime like most young males of his age,…
Check out Mr Eazi’s Afrobeats refix on Lotto Boyzz’ banger, NO DON, ahead of their upcoming UK Afrobbean tour and Afrobbean – THE GENRE DEFINITION EP The boys have teamed up with Afrobeats megastar Mr Eazi on their summer anthem ‘No Don’. The refix follows on from the explosive Chip and Not3s remix that came…
Grime originator Marci Phonix recently returned with some brand new music, his call to arms, RIOT It’s the first of several hard-hitting social commentary singles and videos, taking on the police, the media and blasting fellow MC’s for not tackling the real issues young black men face in 2017. Marci Phonix, one of the founding…
London based Hip Hop emcee Parallax drops a new visual for his track, BLUES via UK based media channel BrappTV Parallax is a London based conscious and lyrically adept emcee and producer who has already worked with the likes of Rakaa Iriscience from Dilated people’s and Life Mc from Phi Life Cypher. He’s also been…
Hackney born-and-bred rapper IYKZ returns to the music scene with his brand new release BEANO, produced by German Duo The Cratez (Bryson Tiller, Kevin Gates, Joyner Lucas) The visual was premiered by MTV UK’s The Wrap Up. Starting to make music as a garage MC at the young age of 14 already, the Londoner artist…
Macka B’s words, sound, and power was forged in the red hot heat of UK sound-system-culture, on the 29th of September, Macka B drops his new album, HEATH IS WEALTH Reflecting Macka B’s worldwide fan base ‘Health Is Wealth’ features tracks produced in Jamaica, Germany & Japan ‘longside recordings made in Macka’s Black Country heartland…
South London duo Groove Council share new funk-laden track GOT TA GET UUP, taken from the new compilation EP 6 fl.oz, by From Concentrate Records, featuring Count Counsellor, Lier, Groove Council, Gud Jon and A Nice Afternoon From Concentrate are purveyors of sounds and sights, ‘6 fl.oz’ is the first official release from the label…
London based vocalist Hatty Keane presents her new single, POINTLESS Hatty Keane started performing around the UK at 16 years old, quickly starting to generate label interest and eventually signing to independent music company BGM. Quickly going on to tour with the likes of Wretch 32, Rudimental, Ellie Goulding, Wiley and Ed Sheeran, it underlined…
African born, Manchester based poet Tobi Sunmola drops his new track, SIMBA, taken from his forthcoming EP Following the gripping visuals to ‘Never Forget We’re Here/Tales From The East IV’, Tobi Sunmola returns with ‘Simba’, the debut release taken off his forthcoming EP. ‘Simba’ is a gritty and emotional testimony of both heartache and promise…
RONI SIZE & REPRAZENT announce Deluxe Reissue of the Mercury Music Prize winning album, NEW FORMS This November, ‘New Forms’ by Roni Size & Reprazent celebrates its 20th anniversary with a deluxe 4CD/2LP reissue. To commemorate this era-defining drum ‘n’ bass album, the package will feature a ‘New Forms’ 20th anniversary live hardware mix programmed…
Urban Vault caught up with East London based production duo II>Dimensionz to ask them some questions about their music, inspirations, and collaborations II>Dimensionz are cousins Nathan and Jermaine Williams, born and raised in East London. Their dads played with the likes of Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Chaka Khan and LL Cool J, so the boys…
With so many nights offering a combination of genres these days, STRAIGHT UP is dedicated to All Hip Hop. All Night! After the huge success of the first Straight Up parties (and the demand for more), we’re making it a monthly affair. As ever we’re joined by some of the best DJs in London for…
LEGION OF GOON drops their debut album release, PROJECT GOON via Lewis Recordings/F.U.Music/iLLPrepared Every HERO & VILLAIN has their cool origin story but that isn’t always the case sometimes. After unknowingly smoking something super radioactive, which was grown inside an underground laboratory deep in the earth’s core, somewhere like in a mountain or something, by mad…
Join Soundcrash celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Ninja Tune founders, Coldcut, with some very special guests and a brand new AV show The electronic music duo composed of Matt Black and Jonathan More are credited as pioneers for pop sampling in the ‘80s, Coldcut are also considered the first stars of UK electronic dance music…
Touching upon flaws, mistakes, love and bad decisions, Middlesbrough based Leddie MC releases her second single, I’LL BE GOOD taken from her debut album, A PIECE OF CAKE Leddie MC is a female MC from Middlesbrough, UK. Her debut album release ‘A Piece of Cake’, has gained the support of numerous highly regarded Hip Hop platforms such…
Check out the new single by Da Flyy Hooligan, DISTRESS SIGNALS produced by Agor, it features Long Island’s Hus Kingpin and is the second track to be taken from the album S.C.U.M. S.C.U.M. will be released on October 27th through 22 Entertainment, whose back catalog includes Royce da 5’9″, Fashawn, KXNG Crooked and Joe Budden. Long…
One month since the release of his highly anticipated debut EL CLASICO, Fekky shares the new video for CAPPIN’ ON THE NET The visual provides a screenshot into the life of Fekky, portraying both sides of the coin – class, and street. ‘Cappin On The Net’ takes its seat as one for the Hip Hop…
Check out the second single, LET’S GET IT from Machester, UK based Mecca:83’s forthcoming album, LIFE SKETCHES VOL.3 This time around Mecca is joined by the legendary Grap Luva, younger brother of Pete Rock, for some classic Boom Bap vibes with a modern twist. Horn arrangements are provided by Donald Malloy, accompanied by cuts from…
SLIDE INTO MY DM, is the new single by 13-year old YouTube sensation Aaron Martyn, featuring CKay and Skarz, listen to the brand new exclusive premiere of the Scott & Nick UKG remix below Aaron says “the track is about flirting with a girl and asking her to slide into the dm (direct messages) so…
UK based Hip Hop producer IMPERIAL, remixes Abdominal’s track, BALANCE BOTH, featuring Chali 2na of Jurassic 5, released via Illect Recordings Imperial shares, “I am a big fan of Abdominal and have been listening to his music since I first heard him on DJ Format’s ‘Music for the Mature B-Boy’. I jumped on the opportunity…
TWO MAN BAND… the emcee and the producer, a classic duo like JD and Coke or bread and butter! Ash and Krang got together and cooked up a fresh batch of goodness for your ears, the ‘Two Man Band’ – the living embodiment of the perfect live show. There’s no guest list and Ash has…
Female grime emcee Laughta is back with a vengeance with her latest single PREE MY TING, produced by the legendary grime veteran Jammer (BBK) “It’s so inspiring to be working with such a pioneer from the scene who’s done so much over the years and his knowledge and guidance is priceless. This track is about…
UK Reggae legend GHETTO PRIEST shares his new track GOOD LORD taken from his new album EVERY MAN FOR EVERY MAN Already known to many as the frontman of Asian Dub Foundation and vocalist on their globally acclaimed single ‘Fortress Europe’, Ghetto Priest has been captivating audiences with his powerful vocals and magnetic stage presence over…
South London Hip Hop artist AKS is back with the hard-hitting new music video for TRAIN OF THOUGHT Premiered via HipHopDX, the latest single and title track from his critically acclaimed 2016 sophomore EP of the same name, which has been supported by BBC 1Xtra, MTV UK, Earmilk, DJ Booth, HipHopDX and Radar Radio, among…
ON THE RADAR is a new production series where MJM showcases entire albums focused on features from producers that reside in or represent a certain country For this session, they have some of their German friends and beat heads, on the radar as they happily to present, ‘Made In Germany: On The Radar vol.2’. Listen…
LEGION OF GOON prepare to debut their FREE album release PROJECT GOON, out the 8th of September via Lewis Recordings/F.U.Music/iLLPrepared Every HERO & VILLAIN has their cool origin story but that isn’t always the case sometimes. After unknowingly smoking something super radioactive, which was grown inside an underground laboratory deep in the earth’s core, somewhere…
CHIP releases the visual for his track, HIT ME UP, featuring Ella Mai, taken from his recent album, LEAGUE OF MY OWN II ‘League Of My Own II’, went in the UK Official Album Charts at No.12 (as well as No. 1 in the Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40 and No. 8 in the Official…
Dub Pistols release video too CRAZY DIAMONDS, the first track to be taken from forthcoming album, CRAZY DIAMONDS, via Sunday Best As they gear up to celebrate 20 years of unhinged lunacy, Dub Pistols return with ‘Crazy Diamonds’, the first track to be taken from their forthcoming and seventh studio album released 13th October via Sunday…
Lil Probz returns bolder with a new music video for his track, THE WARNING, taken from Probz latest EP, CONCRETE VOL.1, out now out via Underground Kulture In the two-and-a-half minute production, the grime MC spits effortlessly over a rhythmic bounce of the infectiously heavy bass line – warning every one of his mammoth return!…
Supa Dupa Fly x Captain Morgan Carnival Terrace Party, Monday the 28th August, in the heart of Notting Hill Carnival Hosted by Big Ted Big ‘Teddy’ Ted he IS Hip Hop! Supa Dupa Fly’s champion crowd pleaser and host like no other! His now legendary 10-year stint on Kiss 100 was home to a show that…
With so many nights offering a combination of genres these days, STRAIGHT UP is dedicated to All Hip Hop. All Night! After the huge success of the first Straight Up parties (and the demand for more), we’re making it a monthly affair. As ever we’re joined by some of the best DJs in London for…
The captivating story-teller Tobi Sunmola drops NEVER FORGET WE’RE HERE/TALES FROM THE EAST IV, the latest instalment in a series of conceptual releases documenting life in Manchester Whilst receiving recognition for his abilities as a promising young poet, following the release of this year’s ‘Childhood Culture’ EP, the emerging rapper showcases yet more of his…
British Jamaican artist Tashana debuts her new music video, ISLAND, inspired by her Jamaican culture and heritage, produced by Chloe Kraemer and Musiek Mambu Introducing ‘Island’ girl and multi-talented British Jamaican artist and songwriter Tashana – who has caught the ears of BBC 1Xtra, PRS For Music, Reprezent Radio and Island Records, as she debuts her brand…