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Manga Saint Hilare ft. Frisco - Kill Sound (Prod. by MoreNight/Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Manga Saint Hilare ft. Frisco – Kill Sound (Prod. by MoreNight/Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

London, UK Grime legend Manga Saint Hilare & Midlands based producer MoreNight drop the visual to their new track KILL SOUND, featuring BBK member Frisco Grime linchpin Manga Saint Hilare releases new single ‘Kill Sound’ featuring Frisco and MoreNight via MNRK UK. Wasting little time after his recent collaborative EP ‘Save Yourself‘ with Blay Vision,…

JBEE - Just 4 Me (Music Video) Taken Off: HBK (Mixtape/iTunes/Spotify)

JBEE – Just 4 Me (Music Video) Taken Off: HBK (Mixtape/iTunes/Spotify)

North London-based MOBO-nominated emcee JBEE drops his new HBK mixtape, accompanied by the visual for the lead single JUST 4 ME JBEE releases his highly anticipated debut mixtape ‘HBK‘ (Heartbreak Kid) after becoming a front-runner in the new wave of UK Rappers rising to the top. Accompanying the release is a Blue Boredom-directed (Nemzzz, Digga…

Boy Boy ft. BackRoad Gee - Bounce (Prod. by Joffstar/Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Boy Boy ft. BackRoad Gee – Bounce (Prod. by Joffstar/Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Trinidad-based Dancehall music rising star Boy Boy and UK Rap sensation BackRoad Gee drop the visual to their new Summer hit BOUNCE, produced by Joffstar Boy Boy and BackRoad Gee have joined forces to unveil an early contender for the track of the summer. Titled ‘Bounce’, the exciting new Boy Boy and BackRoad Gee collaboration…

Karen Nyame KG - Taboo [DJ IC Remix] (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Karen Nyame KG – Taboo [DJ IC Remix] (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

London, UK-based Afrotech pioneer DJ IC remixes Karen Nyame KG’s sizzling single TABOO, via Black Acre Records Following, the prolific Luso-Angolan DJ and producer Vanyfox’s recent remix, London Afro-house legend DJ IC shares his reimagination of KG’s acclaimed afro-house and amapiano sizzler, ‘Taboo’. Premiered by Mixmag and now out on Black Acre Records, the Afrotech…

Easy Star All-Stars ft. Naomi Cowan - Moonage Daydream (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Easy Star All-Stars ft. Naomi Cowan – Moonage Daydream (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

NYC-based Reggae group Easy Star All-Stars are back with their latest track MOONAGE DAYDREAM, featuring Naomi Cowan & Alex Lifeson of Rush The ground-breaking reggae group Easy Star All-Stars shared ‘Moonage Daydream,’ the newest single from their upcoming album ‘Ziggy Stardub’, a reggae reimagining of David Bowie’s ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and…

TrueMendous & Skinnyman - Yourself Or The World? (Prod. by Illinformed/Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

TrueMendous & Skinnyman – Yourself Or The World? (Prod. by Illinformed/Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

London, UK-based emcee TrueMendous & UK Hip Hop legend Skinnyman team up on their new track YOURSELF OR THE WORLD? produced by Illinformed An artist whose intricate pen game and all-round genius is never up for dispute, Midland’s born lyricist TrueMendous has returned with her latest single, ‘Yourself Or The World?’ with assistance from UK…

Luke RV - LONG TERM PARKING (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Luke RV – LONG TERM PARKING (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Neath, Wales-based emcee/singer/songwriter, Luke RV releases his new track/visual LONG TERM PARKING Directed by Kiddus, the creatively cut video for ‘LONG TERM PARKING‘ gives a glimpse of Luke in his natural habitat surrounded by friends and family. Luke’s signature fusion of introspective lyrics, and melodic guitar riffs, led by his ethereal vocal tone. A concept…

Trevis - Avenue (Visualiser/iTunes/Spotify)

Trevis – Avenue (Visualiser/iTunes/Spotify)

Norway-born-and-bred, Los Angeles-based recording artist Trevis recently dropped his latest track AVENUE Referred to as “Impressive, Intriguing, and One of the industry’s new major players”, from the likes of Clash Magazine and Notion Magazine, Trevis, releases ‘Avenue’ to make a trilogy of singles for 2022 so far. From sitting in the studio sessions of super-producer…

Skeamer ft. Skore Beezy, Burner & Snap Capone - Omertà (Music Video) Taken Off: Black Roses (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

Skeamer ft. Skore Beezy, Burner & Snap Capone – Omertà (Music Video) Taken Off: Black Roses (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

South London based UK Rap veteran Skeamer recently dropped the visual to his track OMERTÀ, featuring Skore Beezy, Burner & Snap Capone, taken off his recent album BLACK ROSES Hailing from Battersea, South London, Skeamer was raised by the old stomping ground of UK garage legends So Solid Crew: which proved instrumental to Skeamer’s musical…

Rema - Are You There? (Music Video) Taken Off: Rave & Roses (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

Rema – Are You There? (Music Video) Taken Off: Rave & Roses (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

Nigerian singer, songwriter & rapper Rema drops the visual to his track ARE YOU THERE? taken off his debut album RAVE & ROSES AfroRave trailblazer Rema (real name Divine Ikubor) releases the official video for his fan favourite single, ‘Are You There?’, shot and chopped by TG Omori (Wizkid, Burna Boy, Fireboy DML, Naira Marley).…

Doctored Sound - The Miseducation Of The Insta Generation (Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Doctored Sound – The Miseducation Of The Insta Generation (Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

London, UK based Doctored Sound presents a glorious insight into the themes of Lauryn Hill’s famed album with the release of THE MISEDUCATION OF THE INSTA GENERATION Music has forever been a subjective wonder that lends itself to emotion, insight, thought, and feeling. From deep political movements and social commentary to sheer entertainment, music is…

Kayem2x ft. RSL & Booga SVO - Cheeky Wid It (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Kayem2x ft. RSL & Booga SVO – Cheeky Wid It (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

North London based rising UK Rap sensation Kayem2x recently dropped his new visual CHEEKY WID IT, featuring SlumvilleO members RSL and Booga SVO, via Mixtape Madness Following up last year’s monumental viral smash hit ‘Steady’ (Birkin Bop), North London rising rap star Kayem2x (pronounced ‘Two Times’) returns to the sound sphere with his brand new…

Carasel - Flashback (Prod. by Crissy Criss/Music Video) Taken Off: Dreams Of Paradise (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

Carasel – Flashback (Prod. by Crissy Criss/Music Video) Taken Off: Dreams Of Paradise (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

Bristol, UK based emcee Carasel recently released his new album DREAMS OF PARADISE, accompanied by the visual to the track FLASHBACK, produced by Crissy Criss ‘Flashback’ is the debut single from Carasel’s sophomore album ‘Dreams Of Paradise’. The album is an explosive showcase of the Bristol Emcee’s lyrical ability traversed across a soundscape of A-list…

Big Narstie ft. Papoose - Black Is My Colour (Black Pride) Remix (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Big Narstie ft. Papoose – Black Is My Colour (Black Pride) Remix (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Brixton, South London based legend Big Narstie recently dropped the visual to his track BLACK IS MY COLOUR (BLACK PRIDE) REMIX, featuring NYC legend Papoose British icon and legend Big Narstie follows up his captivating ‘Black Is My Colour’ original alongside Lover’s Rock singer/songwriter Kofi, with a huge remix from U.S. superstar Papoose. Each leaving…

Safiyyah x KeepVibesNear x Nikhil Beats - Days Like This (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Safiyyah x KeepVibesNear x Nikhil Beats – Days Like This (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

West London-based vocalist Safiyyah, London based noir R&B singer KeepVibesNear and East London producer Nikhil Beats recently dropped the visual to their new track DAYS LIKE THIS Songstress Safiyyah collaborates with Noir-R&B singer KeepVibesNear and multi-instrumentalist Nikhil Beats on the video for their new single, ‘Days Like This’. Directed by Honey JD, the video is…

Shivz - Blockbuster Success (Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Shivz – Blockbuster Success (Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

East London based recording artist Shivz recently released his new twelve-track album BLOCKBUSTER SUCCESS ‘Blockbuster Success’ is the brand new album to come from Hackney, East London’s own Shivz. Following up on the success of his last album, ‘Blockbuster Success‘ builds on themes of internationality, drawing influence from British, American, and Jamaican cultures and sounds.…

The Avengers (Jammz, Mayhem NODB & Blay Vision) - RAH (Prod. by Jammz + Jack Dat/Music Video) Taken Off: The Avengers LP (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

The Avengers (Jammz, Mayhem NODB & Blay Vision) – RAH (Prod. by Jammz + Jack Dat/Music Video) Taken Off: The Avengers LP (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

UK based Grime emcees Jammz, Mayhem NODB & Blay Vision aka The Avengers recently dropped the visual to their track RAH, via GRM Daily, taken off their recent self-titled album Calling on all four corners (North & East London, Bristol, Birmingham) of grime, Buggsy, Jammz, Mayhem NODB, and Blay Vision (The Avengers), have joined forces…

A!MS - Big Boy Problems (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify) Taken Off: OFFSHORE (Album/26th Nov)

A!MS – Big Boy Problems (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify) Taken Off: OFFSHORE (Album/26th Nov)

British-Cypriot emcee A!MS drops the visual to his new track BIG BOY PROBLEMS, taken off his forthcoming album OFFSHORE When it comes to consistency within rap, A!MS has to be a name that is mentioned. His recent run of form has seen the rapper released hits such as ‘Diablo’, ‘Honor’ and ‘iLike’ and collaborate with…

Chloe Bodur ft. Bubba Janko - Watch Me (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Chloe Bodur ft. Bubba Janko – Watch Me (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

North-West London singer, songwriter, and producer, Chloe Bodur releases an infectious disco-inspired single WATCH ME featuring fellow Londoner Bubba Janko After awakening from a reoccurring dream of being back in the club, the foundations of the track were born as a voice note recorded in the middle of the night. Chloe later orchestrated the musical…

Ayra Starr - Sare (Music Video) Taken Off: Ayra Starr EP (iTunes/Spotify)

Ayra Starr – Sare (Music Video) Taken Off: Ayra Starr EP (iTunes/Spotify)

West Africa based emerging superstar/record artist Ayra Starr unveils the visual to the track SARE, taken off her debut self-titled EP Produced by Mavin Records head honcho Don Jazzy, ‘Sare’ is an anthemic, brassy and stadium-ready number blending contemporary Afro-pop with traditional Nigerian folk music interpolating the Lijadu Sisters 1979 classic ‘Orere Elejigbo’. The accompanying…

Dejour x DJ Nate - Dream (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Dejour x DJ Nate – Dream (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

London, UK based DJ/Presenter/Producer DJ Nate teams up with Jamaica-based recording artist Dejour for their track DREAM Fusing R&B and Dancehall, ‘Dream‘ is the first single from the hotly anticipated ‘Love Dreams Riddim’ compilation to come from London’s rising talent DJ Nate. This dream collaboration with breakout Jamaican dancehall singer Dejour aims to bring the…

Lady Ice x Tiny Boost - The Way Things Go (Music Video/Link Up TV/iTunes/Spotify)

Lady Ice x Tiny Boost – The Way Things Go (Music Video/Link Up TV/iTunes/Spotify)

Manchester, UK based recording artist Lady Ice recently dropped the visual to her latest track THE WAY THINGS GO, featuring London based emcee Tiny Boost Lady Ice is continuing her journey with her next powerful single ‘The Way Things Go’, lifted from her upcoming project. The artist from Manchester has been creating waves since she…

TrueMendous - Mood Ring (Prod. by Lennis Dynamiks/Music Video) Taken Off: Misdiagnosis Of Chyvonne Johnson (Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

TrueMendous – Mood Ring (Prod. by Lennis Dynamiks/Music Video) Taken Off: Misdiagnosis Of Chyvonne Johnson (Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

A celebration of Hip Hop with contemporary understanding applied, MISDIAGNOSIS OF CHYVONNE JOHNSON is the most accomplished work to date from Birmingham, UK based emcee TrueMendous A run of exceptional and critically acclaimed singles climaxes with the release of the debut album ‘Misdiagnosis of Chyvonne Johnson‘ from TrueMendous. Marking the release with a fresh, new…

Ransom FA - Momentum EP (Prod. by PenHouse/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Ransom FA – Momentum EP (Prod. by PenHouse/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Aberdeen, Scotland based emcee Ransom FA drops his new four-track MOMENTUM EP,  produced by London based PenHouse The release of Ransom FA’s ‘Momentum’ EP culminates what has been an extraordinary 18 months for Scotland’s biggest rap star. Reaching the upper echelons of the broader UK rap scene, Ransom FA has developed a profile beyond artistry…

Ransom FA - Momentous (Prod. by PenHouse/Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Ransom FA – Momentous (Prod. by PenHouse/Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Aberdeen, Scotland based emcee Ransom FA recently dropped the visual to his track MOMENTOUS, produced by London based PenHouse Scotland’s biggest rap star Ransom FA returns with the second release from his forthcoming ‘Momentum’ EP, entitled ‘Momentous’. In his broad Scottish accent, Ransom FA bounds straight in on the beat with the opening lyric, “Might…

Vershon - Only One EP (Prod. by The FaNaTiX/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Vershon – Only One EP (Prod. by The FaNaTiX/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Miami, Florida based, via Kingston, Jamaica recording artist Vershon recently released his new ONLY ONE EP, produced by London, UK based The FaNaTiX The brightest UK x Jamaica link-up arrives as Vershon recently released his new six-track EP ‘Only One’, marking an evolution of sounds and styles between the two counties with the artist at…

Maxi Millz - Danny Ocean (Prod. by Fred Cox/Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Maxi Millz – Danny Ocean (Prod. by Fred Cox/Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

West London singer/songwriter Maxi Millz drops his new track DANNY OCEAN, and announces his debut eight-track project CAPTIONS, which drops on the 26th of March Produced by multi-instrumentalist Fred Cox (Green Tea Peng, Etta Bond), ‘Danny Ocean’ is fused with elements of Funk, Hip Hop, and R&B. Inspired by Ocean’s Eleven, the visuals are set…