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East London, UK based Princess of Drill TeeZandos recently dropped the visual to her new track UH, via GRM Daily Teezandos continues her journey into the male-dominated Drill scene as she releases her 2nd single of the year, ‘UH’ a serious street banger. With her signature energetic flows across this well-produced original Drill style. The…
Oxford/London based UK Hip Hop artist Chima Anya and New Zealand based producer Soul Chef recently dropped the visual for the track, ALWAYS BE, taken off their recent album NO PRESSURE ‘Always Be’ is a feel-good song that flips the concept of eternity. The setting of the visual is a wedding which serves as a…
East London based emcee K.G 1001 recently dropped the visual to his new track VYBZ & BUBBLE, featuring British Nigerian singer and songwriter CRÓWN, via Link Up TV Following on from last year’s acclaimed comeback single ‘Clock The Sauce’, which was released via GRM Daily and went on to garner over 100,000 plays, exciting up…
Urban Development presents INDUSTRY TAKE OVER ALL DAYER 2019, the INDUSTRY TAKE OVER is set to take over Kings Place in London on Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 Following the success of last year’s Industry Take Over seminars in association with CMU:DIY, Universal Music and Music Week at the renowned Red Bull Studios, led by industry…
London based emcee Fonzie drops the visual to his hit track STILL SIPPIN, premiered via Complex Meet Fonzie, arguably one of the UK’s Most Exciting New Hip Hop Acts. Fonzie has a unique sound, that is simply incomparable to anyone else but a deep melodic sound that you keep wanting to hear more from. This has…
Nottingham, UK based recording artist Liam Bailey & Maverick Sabre team up for their latest track/video BROTHER, WHY YOU GOTTA LOVE HER Following its audio release last week, which is being supported by Clash Magazine, BBC 1Xtra and Earmilk, among others, as well as his sold-out headline show at OMEARA only a few days ago,…
London based recording artist Dwyn Duke is back with the release of his brand new 10 track EP, CAN’T HAVE IT ALL After making a big splash on the urban scene in 2012, Hip Hop lyricist Dwyn Duke is back with his fresh new mixtape ‘Can’t Have It All’. The first single ‘Cocoa Butter’ was…
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London based emcee Guvna B recently premiered his new video for single BEEN HUSTLIN’ on Complex, on this rap anthem, he delivers a life lesson on hustling, growth, and maturity and learning what is important to us in life, not just material things or status, but family & friends Blazing straight on to Spotify’s New…
Urban Vault caught up with Norwich, UK based emcee/producer COLL to ask him some questions about his music, collaborations, and inspirations Influenced by Jay-Z, Kanye West, Wretch 32 & Timbaland to name a few. Norwich based MC/Producer COLL has been making his way up the ladder slowly but surely over the last few years. Having released…
Max Valentine switches styles with new single ahead of mini movie project NO TITLE, produced by 1st Born With a strong song-writing base, a flair for melody and a distinct Brit swagger, North LDN’s Max Valentine returns with a more RnB driven sound, with his latest single ‘No Title’. Perhaps better known for his bars,…
RaysMuzik returns with his new 8EEN single/music video, which had gained over 2 million plays across YouTube & Soundcloud Following on the back of his summer underground smash ‘For Me’ featuring Sona and DJ Sean, which was championed by the likes of Complex UK, GRM Daily, Rinse FM, Radar Radio, Reprezent Radio and The Beat London,…
Full of wordplay, lyrical dexterity and fast flows, London based Fusion recently returned with, FOR THE CRIME, an anti-anthem that vents at the police, the grime scene and more Catapulting Into the scene with his incredible debut on the Lord Of The Mics 10th Anniversary compilation and following up with a succession of heavy-hitting grime…
African born, Manchester based poet Tobi Sunmola drops his new track, SIMBA, taken from his forthcoming EP Following the gripping visuals to ‘Never Forget We’re Here/Tales From The East IV’, Tobi Sunmola returns with ‘Simba’, the debut release taken off his forthcoming EP. ‘Simba’ is a gritty and emotional testimony of both heartache and promise…
One month since the release of his highly anticipated debut EL CLASICO, Fekky shares the new video for CAPPIN’ ON THE NET The visual provides a screenshot into the life of Fekky, portraying both sides of the coin – class, and street. ‘Cappin On The Net’ takes its seat as one for the Hip Hop…
The captivating story-teller Tobi Sunmola drops NEVER FORGET WE’RE HERE/TALES FROM THE EAST IV, the latest instalment in a series of conceptual releases documenting life in Manchester Whilst receiving recognition for his abilities as a promising young poet, following the release of this year’s ‘Childhood Culture’ EP, the emerging rapper showcases yet more of his…
London based emcee Fekky drops his highly anticipated debut album, EL CLASICO, which features Ghetts, Chip, Giggs, Skepta, Shakka and more… The acclaimed British Nigerian South London Rapper Fekky shares his debut album ‘El Clasico’ via Island Records. A highly-anticipated record that’s been two years in the making, ‘El Clasico’ is an uncompromising projection of young…
Podgy Figures is joined by UK legends Bonkaz, Ghetts, Angel and Zeph Ellis (Dot Rotten), as he gears up for the release of his hard-hitting debut EP, GINGERBREAD SEASON, the project follows his Complex-approved single, MAD TING, featuring a cold verse by Bonkaz and bold Ellis production Following his acclaimed singles ‘Wrap Up The Ting’…
Cadet’s video for INSTAGRAM GIRLS recently dropped featuring Konan on the hook. The underrated legend won’t stop there though, as he is leading up to drop his EP, THE COMMITMENT 2 After teasing followers with a snippet of ‘Instagram Girls’ at the end of 2016, Cadet opens the journey to his ‘The Commitment 2’ E.P…
Subculture Sage reveal the first single, RUDE THAI SHIT, from their brand new T A K E 3 E P, which drops next month Reminiscent of the ‘90’s MPC/Boom Bap era of their childhood, the London duo have toured all over Europe with this song for over 3 years opening for the likes of The…
Bristol-based Hip Hop artist ThisisDA is reveals the video to his new jazz infused single CONTROL, SHIFT The single comes after the huge success of his first two EPs, ‘Based off Black’ and ’21 and done’ that saw him favourited by the likes of i-D, MOBO Awards Group and NTS Radio. ‘Control, Shift’ touches on…
RaysMuzik unveils his new music video FOR ME featuring Sona and DJ Sean British Nigerian musician RaysMuzik may not yet be at the forefront of the UK Afrobeats music landscape, but he is certainly one of the most exciting new prospects within the burgeoning genre. The London-based artist already has over 2 million streams across…
MC Fizzy is back with another club banger! The first single off his upcoming EP, BLACK CHAMPAGNE, called TRAP TRAP TRAP and it’s one you will not forget MC Fizzy shows that his songwriting capability knows no bounds and he can turn his hand to grime, UKG, Trap, EDM or Hip Hop. “Trap Trap Trap…
British Nigerian R&B/Pop artist Martel B is proud to present the brand new music video for his latest single FEEL ALRIGHT, featuring Sean Focus Shot and directed by Kevin Hudson, who has previously worked with Krept & Konan, Wretch 32, Chip and Devlin among others, the video for ‘Feel Alright’ has been premiered exclusively via…
Grime scene veterans, DPower and Footsie make for a straight talking masterclass on grime with new record SHELLY Produced and featuring Newham General, Footsie, and released on DPower’s independent record label EB Records, the video premiered via Complex UK, who described the record as having, “Scattergun flows atop 808-heavy, rolling sonics, as they trade bars…
Check out the new video for MURDA from Mista Silva, the UK Afrobeats legend Mista Silva, the pioneer and figurehead of one of the most important scenes in inner-city London right now in Afrobeats, releases his huge new track ‘Murda’. One of the most exciting and genuine underground sub-cultures bubbling in inner-city London in 2016,…
Mista Silva, the pioneer and figurehead of one of the most important scenes in inner-city London right now in Afrobeats, releases his huge new track ‘Murda’. One of the most exciting and genuine underground sub-cultures bubbling in inner-city London in 2016, Afrobeats is where many of Grime’s own stars find themselves at following the increasingly mainstream exposure…
48 hours after picking up the ‘Best Mixtape’ award for ‘In Skengs We Trust’ at the K.A & GRM Daily Rated Awards, the original UK Drillaz, ‘67’ release brand new mixtape ‘Lets Lurk’ and it has soared straight to No.1 in the iTunes Hip Hop chart. Fans got an early taste of lead single ‘5am…
After making a sharp ascent in to the key list of music producers that are rocking the urban music scene in 2016, Sticky Blood collaborate with LA based producer JiKay, (All Trap Music/HotDamn), to drop their latest record ‘Oh My Days’ featuring Boy Better Know’s Frisco. With a deep reverb on the bass and the…
Renowned for their raw sound, Brixton Hill natives 67, spit fire in their new track ‘Jump Out Gang’. Members Dimzy, LD, Monkey, ASAP, Liquez and SJ bring a shockwave of heavy and powerful bars that create a surge of slick flows. The gritty instrumental is infused with an infectious beat that provides the foundation to…
Born in London and raised between the north of the city and Seattle, Taliwhoah is that rare breed of artist that has credibly retained roots and musical influences from both sides of the Atlantic. Bred into the world of music, her father was famed reggae musician Toyin Adekale and she’s the niece and godchild of Sandra…
Intellectuals Unite/Be There is a coming together of two notable voices campaigning for activism and change, when those around them fail to do so. Be There begins with Vivienne Westwood’s ‘Intellectuals Unite Climate Revolution’ rap, her assessment on the current state of migration, perpetual war and the floods and hurricanes being overpassed or falsified by…
The original UK Drillaz, 67 have just made a double announcement of their first UK tour and the release date for their forthcoming mixtape ‘Let’s Lurk’. Known as one of the rawest crews in UK rap, the south Londoners have become infamous in a short space of time, gatecrashing UK music’s commercial landscape and gaining…
South London’s very own Sneakbo enlists Popcaan to jump on the remix of his new single ‘Too Cool (Right Here)‘ Featuring Nyla. The track was premiered earlier today via Complex UK. Produced by iLL BLU, ‘Too Cool’ is the first major label release for Sneakbo who recently inked a deal with Since ‘93/Virgin EMI. The…
Having already picked up a wave a critical acclaim from the Wonderland, SBTV, The 405 and Complex off the back of his previous EPs ‘B.A.T.A Vol 2’ and ‘Green Screens In Visible View‘, Essex based rapper Piers James – who also recently supported Ghostface Killah at his Royal Festival Hall show in London – has…
Hot, fast-paced flows and a mucky, trudging bassline as Isaiah Dreads drops his new ‘Victory freestyle’. Having recently torn it down at the Link Up stage at the Great Escape festival, Isaiah’s set was one of the highlights of the day. The emcee stands out with his eloquent bars and his intricate flows that set…
Following on from their Rhythm & Grime single ‘Garn Again’ featuring Snowy and Yxngz, the production duo Sticky Blood keep smashing out the tracks and bring a brand new one ‘Hop In The Place‘. This track takes on Grime x Trap vibes, with its deep bass and beats, and the hard-edged lyrics. It shows the…
’Can’t Pull Me Down’ is the brand new single from British singer and songwriter Lola Godheld, taken from her forthcoming long-awaited debut EP titled ‘Black Water’, which is due to be released this summer. Written by Godheld herself, and produced by MOBO Award-winning musician and producer Victizzle (Wretch 32, Chip, Ghetts), ‘Can’t Pull Me Down’…
Nine months after his seminal debut EP Based Off Black which was championed by the likes of Complex, Earmilk, Hypetrak, The 405, MTV, DJ Booth and BBC Introducing among others, and set him up as a forerunner in the British Hip Hop music landscape, 21-year old Bristol Hip Hop musician ThisisDA returns with his brand…
Following the release of their sensational banger ‘Amy’s Dub’ produced by London-based beat-smith Warren Xclnce, TheGoodVibe reaffirm their position as musical pioneers with the release of their highly anticipated mixtape Future Vibe: Vol 1 available to stream via Soundcloud. The beat based project provides 12 sounds from the hottest up and coming producers across the…
Full on murking across some serious 140bpm mastery as Jammer joins up with Chase & Status’s label, MTA Records, to release new single, ‘Sun City’. As a ricochet of strings open the track and the throbbing bass kicks in, Jammer steps up to the mic armed strictly with party vibes, channelling his Murkle Man alter…