Tag Archive for DJ Premier

J57 ft. Ras Kass, El Gant & DeeJay Element - JAMO JAMO (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

J57 ft. Ras Kass, El Gant & DeeJay Element – JAMO JAMO (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

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…

Precyce Politix x D.R.U.G.S. Beats - DRUG​-​Politix 2: GAWD Has No Face (Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Precyce Politix x D.R.U.G.S. Beats – DRUG-Politix 2: GAWD Has No Face (Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

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…

Meeco & DJ Access ft. Termanology - Certified Legend (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Meeco & DJ Access ft. Termanology – Certified Legend (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

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…

Merakai ft. Skyzoo, Hype, & Chinch 33 - Knighted (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Merakai ft. Skyzoo, Hype, & Chinch 33 – Knighted (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

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…

Complx Baysixx - Da Panda Tape: Pandemic Files (Instrumental Album/Audio/Spotify)

Complx Baysixx – Da Panda Tape: Pandemic Files (Instrumental Album/Audio/Spotify)

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…

Ancient Astronauts - ZIK ZAK (Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Ancient Astronauts – ZIK ZAK (Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

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 Interviews - Johnie Bee

Urban Vault Interviews – Johnie Bee

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 ft. Mike D, Ad-Rock, Run DMC - Public Enemy Number Won (Animated Music Video)

Public Enemy ft. Mike D, Ad-Rock, Run DMC – Public Enemy Number Won (Animated Music Video)

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 - State Of The Union [STFU] (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify) + Fight The Power (2020 BET AWARDS Tribute)

Public Enemy – State Of The Union [STFU] (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify) + Fight The Power (2020 BET AWARDS Tribute)

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 - Be Free (Music Video) Taken Off: Nocturnal Instinct (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

The Four Owls – Be Free (Music Video) Taken Off: Nocturnal Instinct (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

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…

Flip - Fridays Live At Home/Sunrise At Five (Audio) Taken Off: Experiences (Album/05th June)

Flip – Fridays Live At Home/Sunrise At Five (Audio) Taken Off: Experiences (Album/05th June)

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…

Jamo Gang ft. Slug (Atmosphere) - The 1st Time (Prod. by DJ Premier/Music Video) Taken Off: Walking With Lions (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

Jamo Gang ft. Slug (Atmosphere) – The 1st Time (Prod. by DJ Premier/Music Video) Taken Off: Walking With Lions (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

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…

The Four Owls ft. R.A. The Rugged Man - Air Strike (Music Video) Taken Off: Nocturnal Instinct (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

The Four Owls ft. R.A. The Rugged Man – Air Strike (Music Video) Taken Off: Nocturnal Instinct (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

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…

Flip - Cruzin At 1am/What Are We Doing (Audio) Taken Off: Experiences (Album/05th June)

Flip – Cruzin At 1am/What Are We Doing (Audio) Taken Off: Experiences (Album/05th June)

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…

Jamo Gang ft. Slug (Atmosphere) & Tyler Kimbro - The 1st Time (Prod. by DJ Premier/Audio)

Jamo Gang ft. Slug (Atmosphere) & Tyler Kimbro – The 1st Time (Prod. by DJ Premier/Audio)

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 - Coming Home (Music Video) Taken Off: Nocturnal Instinct (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

The Four Owls – Coming Home (Music Video) Taken Off: Nocturnal Instinct (Album/iTunes/Spotify)

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…

Jamo Gang ft. Sid Wilson (Slipknot) - Runyon Canyon (Prod. by J57 & PJ Katz/Audio) Taken Off: Walking With Lions (Album/08th May)

Jamo Gang ft. Sid Wilson (Slipknot) – Runyon Canyon (Prod. by J57 & PJ Katz/Audio) Taken Off: Walking With Lions (Album/08th May)

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…

Jamo Gang ft. Sick Jacken & Slaine – 38 Minutes (Prod. by J57/Audio) Taken Off: Walking With Lions (Album/08th May)

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…

The Four Owls ft. DJ Premier - 100% (Audio) Taken Off: Nocturnal Instinct (Album/17th April)

The Four Owls ft. DJ Premier – 100% (Audio) Taken Off: Nocturnal Instinct (Album/17th April)

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…

Jamo Gang - Belushi & Aykroyd (Prod. by J57/Audio/iTunes/Spotify) Taken Off: Walking With Lions (Album/10th April)

Jamo Gang – Belushi & Aykroyd (Prod. by J57/Audio/iTunes/Spotify) Taken Off: Walking With Lions (Album/10th April)

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…

The Four Owls ft. Smellington Piff - Sound The Alarm (Music Video) Taken Off: Nocturnal Instinct (Album/17th April)

The Four Owls ft. Smellington Piff – Sound The Alarm (Music Video) Taken Off: Nocturnal Instinct (Album/17th April)

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…

Rap Mania ft. EPMD, Onyx, M.O.P. & Lords Of The Underground @ O2 London/Bristol (04/05th April)

Rap Mania ft. EPMD, ONYX, M.O.P. & Lords Of The Underground @ O2 London/Bristol (04/05th April)

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…

The Doctor’s Orders Presents: Apollo Brown & Rapper Big Pooh @ Cargo, London, UK (08th May)

The Doctor’s Orders Presents: Apollo Brown & Rapper Big Pooh @ Cargo, London, UK (08th May)

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…

Dirty Needles - Paradise (Music Video) Taken Off: Paradise EP (Prod. by Kollectiv/iTunes/Spotify)

Dirty Needles – Paradise (Music Video) Taken Off: Paradise EP (Prod. by Kollectiv/iTunes/Spotify)

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…

Diztortion ft. Lethal Bizzle & Maleek Berry - Pull Up (Music Video/GRM Daily/iTunes/Spotify)

Diztortion ft. Lethal Bizzle & Maleek Berry – Pull Up (Music Video/GRM Daily/iTunes/Spotify)

London, UK based producer Diztortion recently teamed up with Lethal Bizzle & Maleek Berry to drop their new track/visual PULL UP Diztortion is back with more heat for the clubs! ‘Pull Up‘ sees Diztortion calling in longtime collaborator Lethal Bizzle and Afrobeats’ Star Maleek Berry. This energetic party anthem is set to be the soundtrack for the…