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South East, UK based Hip Hop newcomer IZ recently released his debut ten-track mixtape A STEP UP 23-year-old UK rapper IZ is set to release his debut mixtape ‘A Step Up’ creating a fuse of today’s vibe mixed with a nostalgic Hip Hop 2000s sound, building a whole sound and project from it. With influence…
Trailblazing London Rapper Kasien marks his next chapter with the release of his new track/visual TURN MY SWVG ON, produced by Kelvin Krash Kasien returns from a brief hiatus with his new single ‘Turn My Swvg On’. Flitting between moods, ‘Turn My Swvg On‘ begins with a blissed-out exposition of Kasien’s superstar vision before unleashing…
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…
South Africa-based recording duo 3FACE & CEE recently released their track/visual SCROLLING Hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, musical soulmates Joshua ‘3FACE’ Eagles and Cedrik ‘CEE’ Aberle bring a unique, genre-bending approach to their self-described Intergalactic Sound that’s at once captivating and illuminating instrumentally and vocally. In an increasingly global society, the pair’s mission is…
Raleigh, North Carolina-based Precyce Politix & Grammy-nominated producer D.R.U.G.S. Beats recently released their new album DRUG-POLITIX 2: GAWD HAS NO FACE ‘DRUGS-Politix 2: GAWD Has No Face’ is the follow-up to the 2018 project that features Precyce Politix taking care of the bars and Grammy-nominated D.R.U.G.S. Beats handling the music. If you’ve heard this combo…
Portsmouth, UK based Hip Hop recording artist Blessed recently released his new fourteen-track album NO LOVE LOST A year in the making, ‘No Love Lost’ is the debut full-length studio album from Blessed. This album is in many ways a tribute to his late father, who was a massive part of Blessed’s musical journey. With…
Tottenham raised, Essex based recording artist Jordy drops visuals for his new single CHERRY B and announces his highly anticipated forthcoming project SMH With the single already receiving widespread support, the ‘Cherry B’ visuals see Jordy put his girl front and center, with the song itself taking the shape of an unexpected ode to your…
Detroit, Michigan based emcee Shoplift Spittz recently dropped the visual to his track NOODLE, taken off his latest album EVERY DAY ABOVE GROUND via SLVM LXRDZ Ent./Do Something Ent. Deon ‘Shoplift’ Williams, known as music artist Shoplift Spittz, is an established entertainer from Detroit, MI. Upholding an outstanding career in music under the local label…
The Bronx, New York-based emcee losLAUREN 718 drops his latest album BLUE ROSES, featuring Rey Fonder & Thomas Mac “Nobody’s gonna wait on you”, This is the mantra of Hip Hop artist losLAUREN 718. It’s what prompted him to rhyme for veteran rapper AZ in a nightclub in 2005. It’s part of the motivation that…
Boston based emcees M-Dot drops the visual to his track DAYS ARE ALL THE SAME, produced by multi-platinum Hip Hop producer Hi-Tek, taken off his 2017 album egO anD The eneMy In a world currently trapped in their phones enslaved by social media clout & narcissistic consumerism, we find ourselves often in a zombified state…
Honolulu, Hawaii based emcee Tassho Pearce recently dropped the visual to his track BROKEN WINGS, featuring Mark Nazal, produced by Hassan Khaffaf Tassho Pearce presents the music video for ‘Broken Wings’, the Hassan Khaffaf-produced single featuring Mark Nazal which appears on ‘HI Story‘, Tassho’s album out now also featuring an appearance from CNR-BOY. Directed by…
East London based emcee Berna recently dropped his latest track POPPIN’, produced by Akaali, taken off his forthcoming PLRK EP Following the release of ‘PLRK’, 21-year-old Berna drops his next single from the project, ‘Poppin’. Leading the way for the new generation, ‘Poppin’ describes Berna’s come up and proves his sights are set sky-high. Produced…
The Bronx, New York City-based losLAUREN 718 recently dropped his latest track/visual SHE LOVED ME, produced by Nefarious ‘She Loved Me’ is the latest track released by losLAUREN 718. Filmed in the Parkchester section of The Bronx (NYC), losLAUREN 718 visually tells the story of a relationship gone sour due to a misunderstanding. Produced by…
South London, UK based Dice Recording artist Still Greedy drops the visual to his track FLOATING, via GRM Daily Aquatic, serene and aerial tones lay the foundation for Still Greedy’s tranquil vibe ‘Floating’. Hazy resonance permeates the delicately constructed instrumental whilst Still Greedy paints an audible picture with anecdotal and animated lyricism. With his grassroots…
North London based 16-year-old UK Rap newcomer LZee teams up with South East London based Fizzler for their new track/visual BROWNIES North London’s trailblazing 16-year-old UK Rap newcomer LZee shows no signs of slowing down! Hot off the back of his widely supported debut mixtape ‘L4ZY TOWN‘ which has garnered over 2 million streams and…
London, UK based emcee C Montana recently dropped the visual to his track BIG RICH, featuring S Loud, via GRM Daily If your ear has been anywhere near the UK rap scene over the last two years, it would’ve been pretty tough to miss the rise and rise of C Montana. Cut from the same…
South Jamaica, Queens, New York-based MISS KNOCKOUT recently dropped the new visual for her track NO CAPPIN Starting as an Independent Hip Hop artist MISS KNOCKOUT decided to go study and explored the actor’s world. Thru hard work and dedication she is making her presence known booking major commercials, billboard ads, Television appearances, Making a…
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Portland, Oregon based Hip Hop artist Cool Nutz recently dropped the visual to his track TROUTDALE, taken off his latest album PIG EARS & CHITLINS ‘Troutdale’ is an ode to jealousy and envy. Sometimes good things happening for people brings out these traits in others. Cherish and be happy for good things happening to those around you.…
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London based emcee Craze 24 recently dropped the visual for his track WE RUN THE ROADS, featuring fellow Londoner Big Ven on vocals Making its debut via Link Up TV ‘We Run The Roads’ takes us to the stomping grounds of inner-city London. Showcasing the realities of the community he depicts his experience of living in…
Urban Vault caught up with London based emcee/spoken word Artist/educator Christian Foley to ask him some questions about his latest project the EX EP & more… Christian Foley is a Musician, Poet, Writer and Educator. He is one of the only few poets in the world selected to complete a ‘Spoken Word Education Programme’ and Teaching…
London based recording artist Poni Capri teams up with Haiti based Jeff Chery for their new track/visual EXPENSIVE ‘Expensive’ is the new single by London Hip Hop/Trap artist Poni Capri, so nicknamed because she can “Ride over any rhythm”. The track features the fierce vocals Jeff Chery (signed to Rick Ross’ label) and has a vibrant…
London based emcee/spoken word Artist/educator Christian Foley, who has gained support from the likes of 50 Cent and Akala, drops his latest project, the four-track EX EP The album cover of ‘EX’, the new EP by Christian Foley, depicts a man half in shadow, with his eyes covered. It is not the aesthetic you would…
Emerging London, UK-based rapper CRXY recently dropped his latest single, POPPIN ‘Poppin’ effectively executes CRXY’s experimental lyricism and playful flows which thus far fans and listeners alike appreciate, helping navigate him to a propitious altitude within the UK music scene, situating him in an identifiable position to exhibit his talent. mHis musical influences 50 Cent,…
Urban Vault caught up with Boston-based Hip Hop duo N.B.S. to ask them some questions about their recent album release SWISSVETS 2 & more… Back by popular demand, the Boston based duo N.B.S. (cousins E’Flash and V Knuckles) pair with their Swiss compatriots DJ Tray and Jakebeatz to release ‘SwissVets 2’. The album is a culmination…
Rising rapper Kiara Simone is ready to make waves with her brand new single, HOW TO ROB 2017 The Virginia native appropriately chose to release her new song on Halloween, as she plans to have the industry shook once they hear her new take on 50 Cent’s infamous 1999 song. Much like 50’s original, Kiara…
Vine Loops sensation OP (formerly known as Olofepence) recently released his new Hip Hop/Rap single/video entitled, FLEX, showcasing to the youth’s, that there’s an alternative to success OP has achieved accolades that have already put him in the spotlight through different mediums. OP started his entertainment career at the age of 16, creating short comedy flicks…
Bournemouth, UK based J-Fresh drops his new banger CHANGE, featuring UK rapper Blay Best known to date for his work as a DJ, the multi-talented J-Fresh, is about to take 2017 to new heights as he gears up to release his debut project as a producer, ‘The Pineapple EP’. The DJ, Broadcaster and Producer from…
Boston MC and EMS crew frontman M-Dot presents ‘Days Are All The Same’, his new single produced by Hi Tek, the Ohio producer behind collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent and Ghostface Killah. ‘Days Are All The Same’ will appear on ‘EgO anD The EneMy’, M-Dot’s forthcoming 2-part album featuring Method Man, Large Professor,…
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Detroit artist Ty Farris link ups with Kid Vishis for ‘Feel Nothing‘, the first official release from the upcoming collaborative album ‘Room39’, produced entirely by Portland producer Trox (50 Cent, Ab-Soul). First discovered by the late, great Proof, of D12, after battling his way through the streets of the D, Ty Farris has long been…
General Steele of Smif-N-Wessun/Boot Camp Clik and Burlington, Vermont based producer Es-K present the music video for ‘Persistence’, the first single from their brand new collaboration album ‘Building Bridges’. ‘Persistence’ features guest verses from VVS Verbal and Louie Skaggs, and the video was shot by Sisco. Produced mostly by Es-K, ‘Building Bridges’ features guest appearances…
From its origins in the block parties of the Bronx in the 1970’s to its status today as a global multi-billion dollar industry, from the voice of disaffected urban America to a President-electing powerbase, from Grandmaster Flash to Jay-Z, Hip Hop is nothing less than a phenomenon. Not just the most important musical genre of…
Brooklyn emcee and M.O.P. co-front man Billy Danze presents the music video for his new single ‘6 O’Clock Briefing’. The track is produced by Quincey Tones, also known for his work with Ghostface Killah, Busta Rhymes and Jay Electronica. Danze has been releasing music for over 20 years as half of M.O.P., and has worked…
Born on the 22nd of January 1991 Mugzy had to fight through his adolescent years. Struggling with deep internal stress, he found inspiration in Eminem after his first encounter with Hip-Hop when he heard the song ‘The Way I Am’. Mugzy felt that he could strongly relate to the lyrics in Eminem’s songs & began…
New York underground radio icon DJ Ready Cee and Kingston-based independent MC Five Steez have reunited for the final volume in their ‘Momentum’ trilogy. The mixtape – free for streaming and download – features the duo showcasing turntable and microphone skills over classic Hip Hop instrumentals. Ranging from Big Daddy Kane’s ‘Ain’t No Half Steppin’…
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,…
After delivering his latest video for lead track ‘Amber‘, London born emcee Origin is back with his brand new EP ‘This Far’. Displaying his confident but relaxed flow as he takes you on a journey of the struggles and the stress of being Origin, the young rapper gives you a serious insight into his storytelling…
London born emcee Origin is back with his latest video for the lead track ‘Amber’ from his forthcoming EP ‘This Far’. The visuals for ‘Amber’ see Origin take on the subject of a whirlwind romance between a couple resulting in a set up. Displaying his confident but relaxed flow as he takes you on a…