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Boston, Massachusetts-based acclaimed artist M-Dot & celebrated producer Confidence & fellow Boston-based Big Shug drop the visual to their recent track PRIMAVERA M-Dot and Confidence give their single ‘Primavera‘ featuring Big Shug (Gangstarr Foundation) the visual treatment. The visual was shot at their record release party for ‘Library of Sound’ on September 4th by SandoFilms,…
Clermont-Ferrand, France-based DJ/producer DJ Mirage drops his new highly anticipated album, BACKGROUND CHECK After three singles released this summer, DJ Mirage’s debut album ‘Background Check‘ is finally here. The new album Includes guest appearances from B-Real (Cypress Hill), Capone (CNN), Action Bronson, KRS-One, Lil Fame (M.O.P.), Masta Ace, Edo G, Eto, Elcamino, Ché Noir, M-Dot,…
French DJ/producer DJ Mirage returns with his latest hard-hitting release LIFT UP, featuring Big Shug, M-Dot & Lil Fame The single brings together three East Coast titans, Lil Fame (of the legendary M.O.P.), Big Shug (Gang Starr Foundation), and Boston’s own lyrical juggernaut M-Dot (of EMS), for a raw and unapologetic Hip Hop anthem. Each…
French DJ/producer DJ Mirage presents his new explosive single MIRAGE, featuring ETO, Edo G, Masta Ace & DJ Fly. It’s the second single from his highly anticipated album BACKGROUND CHECK Just two weeks after shaking the underground with ‘Different Price‘ featuring Elcamino, M-Dot, and Che Noir, French producer DJ Mirage returns with another heavyweight single ‘Mirage‘,…
French DJ/producer DJ Mirage presents his new track DIFFERENT PRICE, featuring Elcamino, M-Dot, and Ché Noir, ahead of his forthcoming album release BACKGROUND CHECK After a year of hard work, DJ Mirage’s ‘Background Check’ album is set to drop on September 03rd, 2025. Before that, the French DJ and producer will start warming things up,…
Boston, Massachusetts-based M-Dot & celebrated producer Confidence team up with fellow Boston-based Big Shug & Queens, New York legend Royal Flush on their new track PRIMAVERA Acclaimed Boston artist M-Dot and celebrated producer Confidence join forces to deliver their latest single, ‘Primavera‘. The track features legendary emcees Big Shug (Gangstarr Foundation) and the Flushing, Queens…
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…
Pittsburgh, PA based emcee J. Sands recently released his latest album WOMEN, featuring Big Shug, Siya, Shanice, Wes Felton & more… J. Sands adds the new ‘Women‘ album to his extensive discography of 11 studio albums as a solo artist and 6 as a member of the Hip Hop group Lone Catalysts. J. Sands –…
Texas-based UK producer Brutal Caesar drops his latest track CHANGING OF TIMES, featuring Craig G, Doap Nixon & M-Dot, taken off his new album CAES KALPURNIA Producer Brutal Caesar shares his latest single ‘Changing Of Times’ featuring legendary Juice Crew member Craig G, Doap Nixon (A.O.T.P.) & acclaimed Boston wordsmith M-Dot (EMS). The track showcases…
Acclaimed Boston based veteran emcee & producer M-Dot drops his new album DINING IN DYSTOPIA, featuring some of Hip Hop’s top tier lyricists On ‘Dining In Dystopia’ the Boston wordsmith paints a picture of daily life struggles in an ever-evolving world of political finger-pointing and constant chaos. As with his previously deemed classic album ‘egO…
Newport News, Virginia based emcee Avrex recently dropped his latest track PUSHIN, featuring Big Shug & Domingo Guyton, produced by Disk Dave Systemic racism isn’t real. Lies. Voter fraud stole the election. Lies. The virus death toll is accurate. Lies. Avrex, Gang Starr Foundation’s Big Shug, and Hip Hop crooner Domingo Guyton ask you to always…
Montreal, Québec based producer Sqreeb recently released his latest album THE LUNAR SIDE, which features the track BLUR, featuring Boston based emcee Mayhem (of EMS) & Los Angeles based A-F-R-O, via UglyPitch Records ‘The Lunar Side’ album features Prowess The Testament, G Fam Black, Don Streat, Mayhem, A-F-R-O, Vic Monroe & more… The album is…
Berlin-based producer Meeco shares his new album WE OUT HERE, featuring the recently released title track with Lil Fame (M.O.P), Termanology & DJ Skizz ‘We Out Here’ featuring Lil Fame (M.O.P), Termanology & DJ Skizz is a high-energy and rough track with hard-hitting drums along with a strong message. On Meeco’s gritty beat, Lil Fame…
Berlin-based producer Meeco & New York-based recording artist Dyce Payne team on their new track ALL MINE, taken off Mecco’s forthcoming album WE OUT HERE Meeco’s second single ‘All Mine‘ taken off his forthcoming album ‘We Out Here’ features New York singer/rapper Dyce Payne who is affiliated with The LOX (Jadakiss, Style P, Sheek Louch)…
Urban Vault caught up with Berlin-based producer Meeco ahead of the release of his forthcoming project WE OUT HERE, featuring Smif-N-Wessun, Masta Ace, Big Shug, and A.G. (of D.I.T.C.) just to name a few… Described by music journalists as a German wonder boy and multinational phenomenon, Berlin-based producer and beatmaker Meeco has been an internationally…
Berlin-based producer Meeco shares the first single DO THAT, featuring Lil Fame from M.O.P., Teflon & DJ Skizz, taken off his forthcoming album WE OUT HERE Described by music journalists as a German wonder boy and multinational phenomenon, Berlin-based producer and beatmaker Meeco has been an internationally respected big name among music lovers and music…
Producer/Filmmaker/Music Video director, Myster DL teams up with emcee MakemPay to drop their new thirteen track album THE COST ‘The Cost’ is the first album to be released by ILL Mannered Films Myster DL in nine years. Teaming up with MakemPay they’ve released their new thirteen track album, filled with some of the hardest music…
Brooklyn, New York-based Afu-Ra recently dropped his latest album URBAN CHEMISTRY, accompanied by the visual for the track MOLECULAR, featuring Jah Mason & Rocca ‘Urban Chemistry’ is a feat on many levels for veteran rap stalwart Afu-Ra. With more than 25 years in the game, he continues to push himself artistically and find new areas…
Gangstarr Foundation pays tribute to the Late Great Guru, with their new track SEASONS CHANGE, featuring Avrex, Guru, Big Shug & Krumbsnatcha To mark the nine-year anniversary of Guru’s passing, Avrex’s latest track ‘Seasons Change’ features the Gangstarr Foundation original members Guru and Big Shug on this classic remix. The Virginia (via Massachusetts) artist also…
Canadian producer BigBob presents his latest track BOOM BAPISM, featuring Big Shug, Milano Constantine & Mic Handz Receding from the mainstream and continuously thriving in the underground landscape, ‘Boom Bap’ is the onomatopoeia that is the creative force of organic Hip Hop. Orchestrated by visionary producer BigBob, ‘Boom Bapism’ is a devotional homage to the…
Hamburg, Germany based duo Soulbrotha drop their new video titled DIE ESSENZ, featuring David Pe of the Main Concept crew 12 Finger Dan and B-Base have carved a niche for themselves as a dope production and turntablist duo better known as Soulbrotha from Hamburg, Germany. As close protégé’s of the legendary DJ Premier, the duo already dropped releases…
Afu-Ra presents his latest project, the VOICE OF THE PEOPLE mixtape, which is available as a free download Afu-Ra, is a New York based American underground rapper. Afu, born Aaron Phillip, is a devout student of the Martial arts, as well as Chess. Afu is a member of the Gang Starr Foundation, alongside rappers like…
Rockingham, Western Australia emcee OptiMystic presents his new video ‘Madd Rush’ which features Onyx & JR. Shot down under in Australia The hardcore track is lifted from his double album; ‘Day of the Guiding Light/Followed by the shadow’. OptiMystic has been manifesting-dreams, making connections, and spreading his vibe the only way he knows how… with raw…
This is the second video off Mayhem & Soulslicers impending ‘Soul It May Seem’ album, aptly titled ‘Patriots’ for it’s play on the NFL team’s colors. Legendary Boston MC’s Edo.G (Special Teamz/A&E), Big Shug (Gangstarr Foundation), and seasoned veteran M-Dot (EMS) accompany uprising lyricist Mayhem (EMS), as they pay homage to their city, colors and…
Singapore Kane presents his latest release ‘Waves And Shades’ in the form of a mix EP hosted by DeeJay Element (Brown Bag Allstars). Raw lyrics, neck snapping boom baps and a touch of Jamaican influence makes this project a unique must have for any true fan of Hip Hop. With collaborations including Big Shug, Shinehead,…