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Two Boston veterans & consistent teammates M-Dot & Big Shug come together once again on the track UNEXPECTED, produced by the Detroit icon Apollo Brown Big Shug (Gang Starr Foundation) & M-Dot (EMS) combine for a stellar record about the ‘Unexpected‘, stay tuned for an upcoming project from the Boston duo. Until then ‘Unexpected’ can…
Boston, Massachusetts-based emcee/producer M-Dot is back with his latest track/visual RUN ALONG featuring Brand Nubian’s Grand Puba, produced by The Mighty V.I.C., with cuts by Dom2er and DJ 7L M-Dot connects with legendary emcee Grand Puba (of Brand Nubian) for his latest single ‘Run Along‘. The track finds both rap titans trading verses filled with…
Netherlands-based producer Skinny Bonez Tha Godfatha recently released his instrumental DEAR SOUL EP ‘Dear Soul’ is an instrumental solo project with self-composed soulful jams going from the Apollo Brown sound to more Silk Sonic, Teddy Pendergrass smooth-sounding tracks. Every instrumental links the Soul sound with a Hip Hop backdrop. ‘Dear Soul’ is a tribute to…
Renowned Boston, Massachusetts-based Hip Hop artist M-Dot drops the visual to his track DONE, produced by Detroit’s own Apollo Brown M-Dot continues to cement his reputation as a consistent force in the industry. Fresh off his nomination for ‘Most Consistent’ at the 2023 Hip Hop New England Awards and honored as one of ‘Boston’s Top…
Boston, Massachusetts-based emcee M-Dot & the legendary Pete Rock drop the visual to their recent track THE ATONEMENT As M-Dot prepares to embark on yet another European tour, he delivers a monster visual produced by legendary producer Pete Rock, whom he met back in 2017 while on the same show in Switzerland. As the story…
Boston-based emcee/producer M-Dot recently released EGO AND THE ENEMY 2: A DISSOLUTE PARADISE the long-awaited follow-up to the 2017 UGHH #1 Seller EGO AND THE ENEMY In a post-pandemic society, currently consuming itself, M-Dot paints a poignant picture of a bleak world that dangles a disillusioned paradise. The sequel once again features a legendary production…
Boston, Massachusetts-based emcee/producer M-Dot drops the uniquely groundbreaking A.I. visual to his track SILVER BULLET After releasing consecutive singles with a murderers’ row of producers (Pete Rock, Apollo Brown & Erick Sermon; respectively), Boston juggernaut M-Dot lets lose the final single before his long-awaited album ‘egO anD The eneMy 2: A Dissolute Paradise’. The latest…
Detroit-based legend Apollo Brown drops his new instrumental album THIS MUST BE THE PLACE Apollo Brown is proud to announce ‘This Must Be The Place’, his first instrumental album in 8 years, is out now on Mello Music Group. For the veteran beatmaker, the new album is a self-reflection in beat form over his 15-year…
Boston, Massachusetts-based emcee/producer M-Dot is back with his latest track DONE, produced by Detroit’s own, Apollo Brown Fresh off his Twelfth European Tour, M-Dot follows up his first ‘egO 2’ single, the Pete Rock-produced gem ‘The Atonement‘ with a lesson in Hip-Hop 101 on ‘Done‘. The hard-hitting joint that finds the tireless Boston emcee spewing…
Ohio based emcee Vice Souletric recently dropped the visual for his track THE INVISIBLE MAN, produced by Detroit based Apollo Brown Vice Souletric returns with the visuals for his second single from the forthcoming ‘Vice 4 President’ LP slated for 2022 release on the United Grind Society label. The song is titled ‘The Invisible Man’,…
California based producer Meraki recently dropped his new track KNIGHTED, featuring Brooklyn based Skyzoo, Hype, & Hamburg based Chinch 33 Up-and-coming music producer Merakai drops the single ‘Knighted‘, taken off his forthcoming self-titled EP. ‘Knighted’, Merakai’s first single, features underground legend Skyzoo and up-and-coming rapper Hype. The song showcases Merakai’s production and scratches from the…
Cologne, Germany based Hip Hop DJ & production duo Ancient Astronauts have released their groundbreaking Afro-European album ZIK ZAK via Switchstance Recordings On the album, listeners will find the stylish Trip-Hop ‘Pagliacci´s Reprise’ featuring Joyce Olong’s track and a variety of rising African musicians, including Bantu, MoRoots, and Blessed San. Ancient Astronauts began the well-known…
Detroit based producer Apollo Brown & Buffalo, New York-based emcee Che’ Noir drop their brand new album AS GOD INTENDED Buffalo’s youngest new shining star Che’ Noir and Detroit’s legendary producer Apollo Brown released their new album ‘As God Intended’ today. The record features legendary Roots crew rapper Black Thought, Skyzoo, Planet Asia, and Ty…
Detroit based producer Apollo Brown & Buffalo, New York-based emcee Che’ Noir drop their latest track ’94, taken off their forthcoming album AS GOD INTENDED, via Mellow Music Group Buffalo & Detroit are America’s broken dreams. They are once thriving cities, now known for frigid temperatures and violent crime. The cities were birthed in a…
Detroit based producer Apollo Brown drops the visual to the track 365, featuring Ro Spit, Nametag Alexander, Ty Farris, taken off his recent album SINCERELY, DETROIT Apollo Brown’s latest album ‘Sincerely, Detroit’ brings together over 50 artists from the area to pay tribute and shine a light on one of the most talented cities in…
Boston, Massachusetts based emcee M-Dot teams up will the legendary Pete Rock to drop their new track THE ATONEMENT ‘The Atonement’ by M-Dot is the first glimpse into the state of mind the Boston lyricist was in while crafting his sophomore album ‘Ego & The Enemy Part 2: A Dissolute Paradise’. This lead single is…
Producer Apollo Brown joins forces with Detroit Hip Hop group Clear Soul Forces to bring you their homage to the city that made them, in the video for the track DECEPTION & WOES, taken off the album SINCERELY, DETROIT Detroit has an indelible legacy in Hip Hop. From artists like J Dilla to Black Milk,…
The Doctor’s Orders presents Detroit producer Apollo Brown & Rapper Big Pooh this May at Cargo, London Fish & Chips, Rum & Coke, Ant & Dec. There are certain things that just fit together. Apollo Brown and Rapper Big Pooh are just that. Detroit producer Apollo Brown has made a name for himself as one…
South Africa based emcee ShabZi Madallion is back with the new visual to his track BEST FRIENDS, produced by Detroit based Apollo Brown ShabZi Madallion drops the visual to his track ‘Best Friends’, produced by Detroit based Apollo Brown. It’s an honest track that seems to be telling a story about a friendship that has…
ACROSS THE GLOBE is the new series of releases from Sydney, Australia based Low Key Source which sees established producers team up with vocalists and emcees from Australia, New Zealand and beyond ‘Across The Globe Vol. 1’ showcases the beats of Detroit’s Apollo Brown known for his production through Mello Music Group which has seen…
Fresh off of the Winter [W]Rap Up Tour, Dynasty drops her new visuals for ONE DAY, produced by Apollo Brown “Apollo Brown blessed me with a dope, soulful beat that brings the best out of me. I love his sound! Berlin was the perfect city to match the soul of the track. It’s is one…
Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah & Detroit producer Apollo Brown release the official re-issue of THE BROWN TAPE, via the Mello Music Group Today is the official re-issue of ‘The Brown Tape’ from Wu-Tang’s Ghostface Killah & Detroit producer Apollo Brown. Originally made alongside ‘Twelve Reasons To Die‘ as an alternate version intended only to come…
Rochester, New York based emcee Volatile recently released, NO MORE, the first single from his forthcoming album (title TBA) His meticulous lyrics, witty style, and versatile flow allow him to walk the line between underground menace & clever mainstream crossover artist with great ease. A multi-threat as both an emcee and producer, Volatile draws production…
Urban Vault caught up with Chicago, Illinois based emcee ILL Gordon to ask him some questions about his music, inspirations, and collaborations Ill Gordon is known for his lyrical prowess and has always expressed creativity over gimmicks with consistency over the span of his career, both as a solo artist and as part of the group…
New York based Priest drops the new visual for his track FOREVER, featuring Starr Busby As a New York City and international underground artist, Priest was born and raised in Detroit, and began sharpening his craft at the age of 8 or 9, studying the greats and mimicking styles to develop his own unique and…
Wu-Tang Management is putting the power of the music-industry back into the hands of the DJ’s and would like to introduce you to the Wu Worldwide DJ Coalition; a coalition of the most powerful and influential DJ’s worldwide under one banner. DJ Donor is handpicked by Rah Dolla, director of the Wu DJ Coalition, and…
After being one of the few American artists to perform at this years Hip Hop Kemp Festival in Czech Republic and headlining the Zabij Nude Festival in Poland, 60 East returned to Los Angeles and released the West Coast anthem ‘The Origin’ featuring California Hip Hop legends Sly Boogy and Blu of Blu and Exile.…
Veteran UK spitter and Hip Hop artist Verbal Skillz returns with his 3rd studio Album ‘Old Man Rapper’, following the releases of ‘The Guillotine Album‘ and ‘Verbal Vision‘. Verbal lives up to his reputation as one of the UK’s hardest working emcees putting in the work and grinding hard, the London Emcee continues to produce…
Fresh off her European tour, DY drops a video for ‘Fly With Me’, produced by Rik Marvel, taken from her new album, ‘Forever, DY‘. Featuring soulful production from the likes of Apollo Brown and OP Supa, DY presents another solid and authentic, well rounded album, with dope beats and lyrics. “This video is a collection…
Dorchester, MA based REKS has dropped a new video for The Audible Doctor produced track ‘Final Four 2’ featuring Ea$y Money, Planet Asia, Rasco, Reef, King Mag, Phat Kat & Guilty Simpson. The track is off of the REKS album ‘The Greatest X‘, (pronounced The Greatest Unknown) which features production from The Alchemist, Evidence, Statik…
Queens-bred Hip Hop/soul artist, Dynasty, has the soul of a dreamer and the fearless determination to follow that dream wherever it might lead. DY has lit up stages alongside some of your favorite artists including Erykah Badu, The Wu-Tang Clan, Talib Kweli and KRS One who proclaimed “THIS is a real emcee!” after catching her…
The Doctor’s Orders have lasted the test of time as one of the most consistently exciting party promoters in London. With thousands of events under their belts they celebrate their 11th Birthday with a very special international line up featuring the finest talent from the US and Japan alongside The Doctor’s Orders crack squad of…
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…