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North Carolina-based Kil Ripkin & Jah Freedom recently dropped their new track WORLD PREMIER, a tribute to the legendary Gang Starr ‘World Premier‘ by Kil Ripkin and Jah Freedom is a tribute to one of Hip Hop’s most legendary duos, Gang Starr. Inspired by timeless classics like ‘Mass Appeal’, ‘Moment of Truth’ and ‘Full Clip’,…
Massachusetts-based Underground Rap legend REKS drops his new HIDDEN MESSAGES IN WATER EP, produced by Chill-ill REKS (also known for his work with pioneers like DJ Premier, Pete Rock, and Statik Selektah) teamed up with the Austrian Hip Hop label Soulchain Records for his new 6-track EP ‘Hidden Messages In Water‘ produced by Chill-ill, who…
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…
Brooklyn, New York-based rapper and producer J57 teams up with Ras Kass, El Gant, DeeJay Element on the track JAMO JAMO J57 has announced the release of his latest EP, ‘SAN GENNARO‘, set to drop on March 31st, 2023 via FiveSe7en Collective/Soulspazm. The most recent single off the project, ‘JAMO JAMO’ featuring his groupmates Ras…
Urban Vault caught up with Hamburg, Germany-based veterans Boogiedown Base & 12 Finger Dan aka Soulbrotha, and Munich/Germany-based producer Roccwell, collectively known as SoulRocca to ask them some questions about their new album IN GOOD COMPANY & more… The ‘In Good Company‘ album is a homage to the many Rap classics of the last three…
Wane Enterprises CEO, New York-based emcee Bruse Wane recently released his latest track THE DELOREAN, produced by Los Angeles-based DJ Lord Ron Bruse Wane teams up with legendary Los Angeles DJ and Producer DJ Lord Ron on his new song dubbed ‘The Delorean’. DJ Lord Ron is an affiliate of the Legendary DJ Premier of…
Queens, New York-based producer Ras Beats & Brooklyn, New York-based emcee Prestigious drop their latest track FORTY Ras Beats connects with Prestigious for their hard-hitting track ‘Forty’. Having previously had their work played by DJ Premier, DJ Eclipse, DJ Tony Touch, etc, the duo connects once again and delivers as usual. Ras Beats & Prestigious…
Raleigh, North Carolina-based Precyce Politix & Grammy-nominated producer D.R.U.G.S. Beats recently released their new album DRUG-POLITIX 2: GAWD HAS NO FACE ‘DRUGS-Politix 2: GAWD Has No Face’ is the follow-up to the 2018 project that features Precyce Politix taking care of the bars and Grammy-nominated D.R.U.G.S. Beats handling the music. If you’ve heard this combo…
Berlin, Germany based producer Meeco & Dresden, Germany based DJ Access are back with their new track CERTIFIED LEGEND, featuring Boston based emcee Termanology Termanology has already worked with the biggest producers in the game (e.g. DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Large Professor, The Alchemist, just to name a few) and is recognized by all, from youngsters…
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…
New York-based El Gant teams up with Carson, California based emcee Ras Kass & Hip Hop legend Planet Asia on their new track CHROMED OUT, produced by Brooklyn, New York-based J57 & Texas-based Rob Viktum It’s been nearly seven years since his previous solo album, but El Gant is back with a banger of a…
Urban Vault caught up with Cheshire, UK-based producer Wounded Buffalo Beats to ask him some questions about his latest releases HIGH NOON & A SERIOUS THREAT, & more… Featuring world-renowned guests, El Da Sensei and Ruste Juxx, as well as upcoming UK-based talent, KD, ‘A Serious Threat’ is a throwback to the classic era of…
Queens, New York-based beatmaker/producer Complx Baysixx recently dropped his new Instrumental Album/Beat Tape DA PANDA TAPE: PANDEMIC FILES The title is an homage to Complx’s nickname ‘Panda’ as he sees the project as a reflection of his personality: really relaxed, not bothering anyone, but a panda is still a bear at the end of 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…
Urban Vault caught up with Greek-born/London-based DJ/producer Johnie Bee to ask him some questions about his forthcoming project RASCO – ROYAL FLUSH, & more… DJ/producer Johnie Bee brings Rasco back for 2021 on an EP titled ‘Royal Flush’, fully produced by the famous boom-bap producers, Grim Reaperz. The project features original guest appearances from Blaq…
Public Enemy recently dropped the animated visual for the track PUBLIC ENEMY NUMBER WON, featuring the Beastie Boys’ Mike D & Ad-Rock along with Run DMC Public Enemy, Beastie Boys’ Mike D, and Ad-Rock along with Run DMC get animated in the new video for ‘Public Enemy Number Won’, which also features archival concert posters,…
Public Enemy releases their highly anticipated new album WHAT YOU GONNA DO WHEN THE GRID GOES DOWN?, via Def Jam Recordings Public Enemy releases one of the most anticipated albums of the year today, ‘What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?’. The album marks their historic return to Def Jam Recordings and features…
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Public Enemy opened the 20th annual BET Awards with a tribute to their anthem FIGHT THE POWER, featuring Nas, Rapsody, Black Thought, YG, Questlove, JAHI, DJ Lord, Professor Griff & S1W’s, a week after Public Enemy released their new track/video STATE OF THE UNION (STFU), produced by DJ Premier Legendary Hip Hop group Public Enemy…
The Four Owls are back with their new visual to the track BE FREE, taken off The Owls third studio album NOCTURNAL INSTINCT Today, The Four Owls reveal their new single and video ‘Be Free’, taken from their new critically acclaimed album ‘Nocturnal Instinct’. Accompanied by mesmerising visuals, ‘Be Free’ is an ode to living…
Urban Vault caught up with Austrian Hip Hop producer/DJ/emcee Flip on the launch day of his new instrumental album EXPERIENCES, via Munich-based Beat Art Department, to ask him some questions about the 16 track project & more… As instrumental Hip Hop albums seem to be at an all-time high, ranging from so-called lo-fi aesthetics to…
Austrian Hip Hop producer/DJ/emcee Flip has recently shared two more tracks off his upcoming instrumental album EXPERIENCES, via Munich based Beat Art Department As instrumental Hip Hop albums seem to be at an all-time high, ranging from so-called lo-fi aesthetics to progressive sounds with electronic vibes, one of Austrian Hip Hop’s godfathers and OGs on…
Los Angeles, California based Jamo Gang (J57, Ras Kass, El Gant) drop the visual for their track THE 1ST TIME, featuring Slug of Atmosphere & pianist Tyler Kimbro, produced by the legendary DJ Premier This music video is J57’s directorial debut which features DJ Premier & Slug from Atmosphere. Jamo Gang ‘Walking With Lions‘ LP…
Los Angeles, California based Jamo Gang (J57, Ras Kass, El Gant) drop their long-awaited debut album, WALKING WITH LIONS via Fat Beats Records Jamo Gang consists of LA legend Ras Kass, NYC veteran emcee El Gant, and J57 on production. The trio’s debut album ‘Walking with Lions’ is out now via Fat Beats Records. The…
The Four Owls reveal their brand new track/visual AIR STRIKE featuring U.S. heavyweight, R.A. The Rugged Man, taken off their recent album NOCTURNAL INSTINCT Swiss game developer and pixel mastermind Astroknight lends his skills for the video creating an interactive 8-BIT experience akin to an arcade-inspired Four Owls game. Just under a month ago, The…
Urban Vault caught up with Harlem, New York City-based Emma Lee M.C. to ask her some questions about her latest track DEAR CORONA, & more… Ugandan-born and Harlem, New York City-raised Hip Hop creative artist EMMA LEE M.C. is calling a huddle in these trying times. With her visionary skills, soulful imagination, and lyrical prowess…
Austrian Hip Hop producer/DJ/emcee Flip has shared the first two tracks off his upcoming instrumental album EXPERIENCES, via Munich based Beat Art Department As instrumental Hip Hop albums seem to be at an all-time high, ranging from so-called lo-fi aesthetics to progressive sounds with electronic vibes, one of Austrian Hip Hop’s godfathers and OGs on…
Los Angeles, California based Jamo Gang (J57, Ras Kass, El Gant) drop their latest track THE 1ST TIME, featuring Slug of Atmosphere & pianist Tyler Kimbro, produced by legendary DJ Premier Jamo Gang consists of LA legend Ras Kass, NYC veteran emcee El Gant and J57 on production. The trio’s debut album ‘Walking with Lions’…
The Four Owls release their long-awaited third studio album NOCTURNAL INSTINCT, accompanied by the visual for the track COMING HOME, via High Focus Records Since their inception in ‘11, The Four Owls have become best known for their thought-provoking, emotive and undiluted lyricism. They’ve never shied away from delving deep within and in doing so…
Los Angeles, California based Jamo Gang (J57, Ras Kass, El Gant) team up with Sid Wilson of Slipknot for their next offering RUNYON CANYON, co-produced by J57 & PJ Katz Jamo Gang consists of LA legend Ras Kass, NYC veteran emcee El Gant and J57 on production. ‘Runyon Canyon’ features Sid Wilson from Slipknot is…
Los Angeles, California based Jamo Gang (J57, Ras Kass, El Gant) share the third single off their upcoming album WALKING WITH LIONS, titled 38 MINUTES, featuring Sick Jacken & Slaine Jamo Gang consists of LA legend Ras Kass, NYC veteran emcee El Gant and J57 on production. The trio’s debut album ‘Walking with Lions’ is…
High Focus Records is proud to present the highly anticipated collaboration between The Four Owls and the legendary DJ Premier, 100% Following the announcement of their third studio album ‘Nocturnal Instinct’, The Four Owls drop new single ‘100%’ featuring super-producer DJ Premier. Ahead of the album release on 17th April, The Owls continue to deliver…
Los Angeles, California based Jamo Gang (J57, Ras Kass, El Gant) share the first single off their upcoming album WALKING WITH LIONS, titled BELUSHI & AYKROYD Jamo Gang consists of LA legend Ras Kass, NYC veteran emcee El Gant and J57 on production. The trio’s debut album ‘Walking with Lions’ is set to be released…
Hip Hop collective The Four Owls return with the news of their long-awaited album NOCTURNAL INSTINCT and drop a new single SOUND THE ALARM featuring Smellington Piff Today, The Four Owls announce the long-awaited news of their third studio album ‘Nocturnal Instinct’ dropping via High Focus Records on 17th April 2020. Alongside the news, they…
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Hip Hop legends EPMD, ONYX, M.O.P. and Lords Of The Underground have announced they will be joining forces for two very special UK shows in April 2020, performing together for the very first time in London at O2 Forum Kentish Town (04th April) and Bristol, O2 Academy (05th April) EMPD aka…
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Following its huge success last year the GODS OF RAP II returns to the UK in April 2020 with a huge line-up for three very special UK arena dates. Headliner Nas heads up a stacked bill that includes full sets from DMX, The Lox and Gang Starr who are all set…
Brooklyn, New York-based Hip Hop Royalty Gang Starr drop the visual to the track BAD NAME, taken off the recent album ONE OF THE BEST YET On Friday, November 1st, Gang Starr released their historic new album, ‘One Of The Best Yet’, their first album in sixteen years. The album was met with overwhelming critical…
Currently opening up on the UK and European GODS OF RAP Tour with the Wu-Tang Clan, De La Soul, and Public Enemy, the legendary DJ Premier releases HEADLINES, featuring Westside Gunn, Conway & Benny The Butcher One half of the legendary duo Gang Starr, DJ Premier drops an instant classic, the throwback, strings-laced New York…
The Doctor’s Orders presents Jeru the Damaja and his The Sun Rises In The East 25th Anniversary event featuring Gang Starr Foundation & Group Home, this June at The Garage, London 1994 the tag team of kung-fu crazed rapper and the most influential Hip Hop producer of all time came together to produce one of…
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…
Youngstown, Ohio based emcee Dirty Needles teams up with DJ Mrok, Hub City & Jenvoix for his latest visual PARADISE, taken off his recent EP of the same name, produced by Cincinnati based Kollectiv Rapper Dirty Needles recently released ‘Paradise’, a 7 track EP, produced by Kollectiv. Inspired by his reverence for the 1990’s Boom…