URBAN VAULT UK
Following the demand and street hype created by SRNO produced ‘Too Grown’, Loick Essien, the best vocalist in the UK, is back with ‘Glory’ – another smash record featuring K Koke. With the trademark ‘Hit’ production of Sony ATV’s SRNO (Serrano) ‘Glory’ is a testament to the UK Urban music scene, it’s pioneers and why…
Britain’s premier Hip Hop and grime tastemaker DJ Charlie Sloth returns with his annual compilation instalment. Hood Heat Vol. II is set for release on 11th December through Naughty Boy’s imprint on Virgin Records. Celebrating Charlie’s second year heading up BBC Radio 1’s legendary Rap Show which broadcasts on Radio 1 and 1Xtra from 10pm…
PLAYit, the UK Platform curated and hosted by Julie Adenuga (Beats 1) has come together with DJ Logan Sama (Keepin it Grimy/BBC Radio 1Xtra) to bring you a live back-to-back set featuring artists Icie, Rocks FOE, Brotherhood and Koder from the upcoming compilation album out November 13th. “The aim of the show is to give…
Corleone has followed up his Fake Rapper Remix roll out which featured P Money, Big Narstie and Sleeks (Section Boyz) with another monster remix featuring Skeng, C. Biz, Ramsey, Young Adz, Ms Banks, Uncle Chunks, Stanna, J.Avalanche & Big Chess. In just over a year, Corleone of GB Records London successfully positioned himself as the…
He came, he smashed it, he conquered! Coco mashes it up on this Toddla T, bass driven beat, boasting an insanely tight flow with a refreshing Sheffield twang. Big Bou Yah comes as the follow up to debut single ‘Target Practice’, released via Girls Music in July, which earned Coco serious recognition. Tastemaker music site…
Corleone has teamed up with P Money, Big Narstie and Sleeks (Section Boyz) for the remix of Fake Rappers, a track which originally premiered on Charlie Sloths BBC Radio 1Xtra show and amassed over 100, 000 views online. The remix will be available on iTunes on 30th October 2015 alongside a special Fake Rappers EP…
Following the release of their recent single, ‘Get Away’ (1Xtra Track of the Week) Bakery Boys are back with their debut Mixtape ‘Holla at a Baker’ – an eclectic mix of commercial Hip Hop which showcases an impressive new UK talent. “It’s an honest representation of where we’ve come from, where we are now, and…
South London rapper Adian Coker has been trailblazing his own path since the release of his debut track ‘Cream’ in 2013 – attracting plaudits for his fierce delivery, intelligent wordplay and truly creative visuals from a full spectrum of Hip Hop tastemakers (Complex, Fader, Pigeons & Planes, BBC1Xtra’s Mistajam and Semtex). 2015 has been Coker’s…
After its premiere on Logan Sama’s #SixtyMinutes mix on MistaJam’s BBC 1Xtra show, Brotherhood x Maxsta have dropped a visual for their latest offering ‘Things Change’ taken from their highly anticipated joint EP ‘A12 Link UP’, now available for purchase on iTunes HERE. The video narrates the story of a man revisiting his past in…
Since independently releasing his debut album ‘Original Visions’ Skilf has received airplay on stations such as BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Introducing, BBC Asian Network. Skilf’s new single ‘Riding The Waves’ featuring Salena was produced by industry heavyweights The Next Room: responsible for collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Fatman Scoop and Lady Leshurr. Official release and available…
With his new single ‘Do You Love Me’ causing quite the stir this summer, and garnering strong support from the likes of BBC 1Xtra, Capital Xtra, Bang Radio and Beat FM among leading tastemakers, UK-based Afrobeats star and 2015 NEA Awards nominee Moelogo has just unveiled the highly anticipated music video for the Maleek Berry…
Two years on from the release of her critically acclaimed debut EP War which was championed by the likes of BBC 1Xtra, Rinse FM, Stupid Dope, SBTV and Urban Development, Essex singer-songwriter Beverley Ely returns in 2015 with her brand new single ‘So Dumb’ featuring Grime veteran Mercston, the first offering from her forthcoming sophomore…
‘Corned Beef City’ is the brand new single from London based producers Term & Rachet which features their long time friend and music affiliate, Devlin. The song is a grime banger with Devlin spitting ferocious lyrics over an amazing beat. So far, the song has had continuous support from well known Radio 1 / Xtra…
‘Time’ is the title track from SHANAY’s forthcoming debut EP due for release 1st October 2015. A compelling marriage of contemporary and classical themes ‘Time’ is the perfect introduction to SHANAY’s unique, experimental sound. Low-fi synths, hypnotic filtered drums and a dramatic string arrangement provide the perfect backdrop to SHANAY’s hauntingly soulful vocals and emotive…
Xploder bursts back onto the UK circuit with a new summer banger ‘Passion’ produced by DDark! Since winning the MOBO Unsung competition, supporting Chase & Status and performing at BBC Radio 1’s Hackney Big Weekender, Xploder is now selling out shows at venues as prestigious as The Garage and Kensington Roof Gardens! Taken from his EP…
Kudakwashe Sibanda, better known by his stage name ‘Illusion’ is a producer, songwriter and rapper of African descent. Illusion, has been compared to global stars Labrinth and Drake and supported the likes of Sneakbo and performed for BBC Introducing. Having gained support from the likes of Kiss, 1xtra, Capital Xtra, MTV, AKA & Flava with…
For this Carnival spectacular The Doctor’s Orders have brought two of their hugely popular monthly parties together under one roof, With an incredible line up spinning across both floors of this great Shoreditch venue you will want to find your spot on the dance-floor and settle in for a heavy session. On the ground floor…
Following Griz-O’s booming track ‘Go Griz’, and the subsequent video, the charismatic rapper from the South-West has decided to keep the ball rolling, further cementing his arrival with his phenomenal new Video ‘Crazy’! As well has his much awaited mixtape ‘NO MAN’S LAND’. Dropping ‘Go Griz’ was an introduction to the outstanding rapper and served…
The hottest new dance-hall name on the scene, Salvatore Ganacci, has unveiled the mind-bending music video for ‘Money In My Mattress’ via Sebastian Ingrosso’s independent Swedish label, ‘Refune Music’. Hot off the heels of the success of his grime infused collaboration with Jillionaire, ‘Fresh’ in 2014, Ganacci unveils the video for his summer smash, ‘Money…
North London Grime MC is joined by his Boy Better Know brothers JME and Frisco for the brand new track ‘That’s What I’m On’. Produced by the infamous Teddy Music, he provides an classical beat reminiscent of the old school Grime era, taking it back to its roots, with all the MC’s murking each verse,…
After a 12-month hiatus, Premz is back today, with a hotly themed track titled ‘Business Man’. The new record combines an intriguing subject matter with enticing wordplay, and support from Mr Bigz to further enhance this fun/energetic Hip Hop record. With ‘Business Man’ Premz hopes to bring himself into the spotlight, and judging by this…