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Vancouver-based duo Potatohead People release their new album NICK & ASTRO’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY, through Bastard Jazz Recordings, featuring Illa J, K-Maxx, Moka Only, Nanna B. and Trian Kayhatu Counting supporters Soulection, Nightmares on Wax, Pomo, Exmag, Big Boi, Phife Dawg, DJ Spinna, and more, and collaborations with Montreal beats star Kaytrananda, Potatohead People have established…
Urban vault caught up with Detroit, Michigan based emcee & producer Nolan The Ninja, to ask him some questions about his music, collaborations, and inspirations Nolan Chapman, also known as Nolan The Ninja, is a 25-year old emcee & producer from Detroit, MI. Hailing from the hometown of likes such as J Dilla (Slum Village) & Eminem,…
United Elementz Media presents the brand new EP from Jersey, Channel Islands-based Hip Hop artist B-Eazy called, TAPE DECK SESSION The surprise ‘Tape Deck Session’ 5 track lo-fi project features B-Eazy spitting nothing but bars over some of his favorite all-time producers including MF DOOM, J Dilla, Madlib, Pete Rock and 9th Wonder. FREE…
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Rotterdam, Netherlands based recording artist Adilson Evora, pays tribute to the late, great J Dilla (7th February 1974 – 10th February 2006) with his new track, DILLA X DILLY (TIMELESS FREESTYLE) Adilson Evora felt inspired to write something to the beat created by the late great J Dilla, who inspired a lot of people around the…
Philadelphia producer Tee-Wyla and Seattle based Illect Recordings are excited to share an 11 track instrumental Hip Hop JOURNEY with you! It’s recommended for fans of beat tapes and producers like J Dilla, Freddie Joachim, L’Orange, Mndsgn, Thes One, Birocratic and others Joshua Toala (aka Tee-Wyla), has composed numerous works for television, and commercials, many of…
After last years J DILLA CHANGED MY LIFE event sold out weeks in advance and became one of the most in-demand tickets around The Doctor’s Orders are once again stepping things up another notch! The UK’s only official J Dilla tribute that is sanctioned by his family, the James Yancey Foundation and the J Dilla…
The Doctor’s Orders Presents Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat & Percee P, this December in London (Only 200 Tickets Available) Always championing the real underground Hip Hop, The Doctor’s Orders have been supporting J Dilla and Madlib collaborators Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat & Percee P from day one. So we are extremely excited to be bringing…
The Droppin’ Science Show is back to bless your springtime with a fresh mix of new Hip Hop and Soul, hosted and mixed by Matman “This episode is dedicated to DJ Daredevil, get well soon bro!” – Matman Featuring new music from: Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Skepta, Kaytranada, B. Bravo, Raekwon, Joey Bada$$, Run The Jewels,…
For over a decade now The Doctor’s Orders have been throwing THE Hip Hop event of the year to honour the life and work of the greatest producer of all time. Having thrown their biggest party to date last year with a surprise set from Slum Village this year they bring things back to basics…
UK Hip Hop veteran Tha 4orce and the up and coming Confucius MC take it to the streets of south London in this moody throwback to the golden era of Hip Hop, shot by UK pioneers Global Faction. South London’s Confucius MC is a unique voice, rising above the noise and cutting through the clichéd…
In an era where rappers live fabricated lifestyles to appease those who are far more concerned with swag, West Palm Beach rapper ShayJToday, is a breath of fresh air. Beginning his journey in hip-hop at the young age of 11, ShayJToday first found his love for rap music. During the early stages of his artistic…
Before the world heard the name Elzhi the young artist was sitting in the back of classrooms spitting verses while his friend banged out beats on desks. He spent years paying dues before his international debut on ‘Come and Get It’, a standout track from J Dilla‘s ‘Welcome 2 Detroit’. Later going on to work…
Rising alternative pop star, Iris Gold, returns with a stunning 70’s homage mixtape ‘The Marsha Hunt Mixtape’ featuring nine original songs designed to bring storytelling and fun back into music. Inspired by the life and imagery of American actress Marsha Hunt, it is her voice and spirit that permeates the mix. Borrowing influences from early…
Urban Vault have hooked up with our friends at The Doctor’s Orders to give one lucky reader/fan the chance to win a pair of tickets to The Doctor’s Orders Presents: Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde // Labcabincalifornia: 20th Anniversary Show at The Jazz Café, London, UK, on the 30th November 2016. The Pharcyde’s classic album ‘Labcabincalifornia’ saw the…
The Pharcyde’s classic album ‘Labcabincalifornia’ saw the group at the top of their powers combine with what many believe to be the greatest Hip Hop producer of all time J Dilla while at the top of his powers. The man then known simply as Jay Dee combined with original members Imani, Slimkid3, Bootie Brown and…
As part of the Southbank Centre’s ‘Urban’ weekend The Doctor’s Orders and Sampled have teamed up to bring a one off record faire for those looking for the best in new and old music. Combining a selection of the best independent labels, online retailers, vintage vinyl dealers and even a record cleaning solution, these stalls…
Moods is back with his latest EP – ‘A Beautiful Mind’ out on Boogie Angst this June supplying his unique blend of warm Electronica, Nu-Disco and Indie Dance with Hip Hop sensibilities. His new offering effortlessly fuses the influences that established him as king of the slow jams with his first releases alongside the more…
Messy Beatz is a multi-genre Music Producer from South London, UK with over 10 years experience making music. Started out as a DJ and slowed transitioned over to music production using a copy of Fruity Loops (that’s what FL Studio was called back then) that he got from a friend. Studying music tutorials and reading…
Much has been said about J Dilla aka Jay Dee’s incredible production skills, and as on Hip Hop’s G.O.A.T.s in that field his talent as an MC has often been overlooked as a result. The innate sense of rhythm that is so evident in his music also shines brightly in his vocal performances, and while…
With advances in technology geography is nothing, collaboration is effortless,and worlds can and will collide. Artists can pool their talents without ever being in the same room. Such is the case for Ill-tone and Shade Cobain, or as you will come to know them… Blacktivity. There are striking similarities; both have paid their dues, honed…
Multi-award winning London-based DJ’s Matman & Daredevil bring you the freshest new underground Hip Hop sounds around, we dig deep so you don’t have to! Featuring 100 minutes of new heat from Kendrick Lamar, The Roots, Kanye, Action Bronson, Joey Bada$$, Jay Prince, J Dilla, DJ Premier, Murs, Stalley, Royce Da 5’9″, Anderson Paak, AG,…
In honor of Dilla month and the 10th anniversary of J Dilla’s passing, New York producer Dezo Williams gives us a hard-hitting tribute instrumental ‘Spirit Of Dilla’. This track was composed of multiple samples and soundbytes straight from Dilla tracks, as well as compiled ‘dead-air’ spots from numerous J Dilla raps which overlays throughout the…
TOPE’ back! For the first official release of 2016 TOPE steps behind the boards as a producer for the new Cool Nutz remix, featuring the legendary Slum Village and Bosko. Appearing on Cool Nutz upcoming album, ‘N.P.Y’ (Never Play Yaself) dropping 23/02, the beat for ‘Best & Worst’ originally appeared on TOPE’s 2013 release ‘TROUBLEMAN’…
DeviceTrax is an Emcee/Producer practicing and perfecting his craft out of the city of Youngstown, Ohio. His influences derive from some of the ‘Golden Era Greats’ such as DJ Premier, J Dilla, Pete Rock, No I.D., along with too many others to name. His style consists of those warm old school vibes complemented with a…
To mark 10 years of these incredible parties celebrating the genius of James ‘J Dilla’ Yancey, The Doctor’s Orders have booked their biggest line up to date. Featuring a live performance by those that worked more closely with Dilla than any others plus A special DJ set from De La Soul’s DJ Maseo and live…
Urban Vault have hooked up with our friends at Millennium Jazz Music, to give two lucky readers/fans the chance to win a MJM T-shirt in a choice of color (BLK/WHT) in a size large or X-large, plus a copy of MJM presents Ruff Graft – J Dilla Tribute – Limited Edition CD. Millennium Jazz is a label and…
Sometimes all you need is an outsider’s perspective to see things from an alternate angle. When Cee and Notion moved from their native Melbourne, Australia literally across the planet to Toronto, Canada, they planned on becoming the artists who brought that change. When Cee headed east to Montreal a couple years later, the focus grew…
The ‘New Chapter’ EP is a short piece consisting of 5 brand new instrumentals from ±±DING±±. Each track delivers a classic Hip Hop sound, layered with big drums and smooth soulful samples. This 12 minute piece may be short but it packs a huge punch and is perfect for all Hip Hop fans. The ‘New…
UK champion djs Matman & Daredevil hit you off with another 90 min show packed full of high quality new Hip Hop from both sides of the atlantic to keep you bouncin’ this autumn! Featuring brand new music from the likes of The Game, Nas, Dam Funk, Q-Tip, Run The Jewels, Mos Def, J Dilla,…