Talib Kweli is back in London this November to play one of the biggest Hip Hop shows of the year! Forming the incredibly well respected Blackstar in the late 90’s with the almighty Mos Def they released their seminal, album, ‘Mos Def and Talib Kweli are Black Star’ in 1998. The huge success of this…
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Skipp Whitman – Bright Times (Music Video)
Massachusetts-bred, Los Angeles-based emcee/producer Skipp Whitman presents the Pat Anthony and Jonny Forance-directed music video for, BRIGHT TIMES ‘Bright Times’ is the first upcoming song from his forthcoming album ‘GIRLS’. Skipp recently released ‘Unfinished Songs Vol 1‘ (SWUFSV#1), a collection of original freestyles and unfinished or incomplete songs and/or ideas. Skipp has collaborated with Skyzoo…
YCEE – Your Love (Prod. by Syn X/Audio)
Lagos based artist YCEE has dropped his new Summertime single, YOUR LOVE, premiered via Beats 1 The Nigerian artist YCEE behind the international hit ‘Juice’ featuring Maleek Berry is now back with a new tune for summer ‘Your Love’. Having made waves across the globe last year with Juice securing over 20 million views and…
TCO Presents: Run DMC [LIVE] + Slick Rick @ Eventim Apollo, London, UK (05th July)
U.S. legendary Hip Hop group, Run DMC is set to return to the UK stage for the first time in three years for a rare one night only exclusive show. British-born American legendary rapper Slick Rick has been added to the Run DMC concert lineup making it one of London’s biggest and iconic Hip Hop…
Pete Santos – Paint The Picture (Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)
Currently, residing in Finland, U.S. born emcee, singer, and songwriter Pete Santos released his second solo album titled PAINT THE PICTURE, yesterday (16th March) ‘Paint The Picture’ is a danceable, eclectic, fast-paced 10-track album. With diverse tracks spanning from electro-pop to trap, ‘Paint The Picture’ delivers a well-balanced platter served fresh. Pete Santos is an…
Oxymorrons – Brunch (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)
Queens, New York’s Oxymorrons host a new kind of BRUNCH, with Cap’n Crunch & Mimosas Hell-bent on changing the perception of ‘urban’ music, Oxymorrons have cultivated a signature sound that seamlessly blends Hip Hop and rock. The philosophy of these genre-benders is to be unapologetically yourself, and that message is perfectly exemplified in their banger…
Pete Santos ft. Sara Sayed – Fame, Power, Love (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)
Currently, residing in Finland, U.S. born recording artist Pete Santos drops music video his track, FAME, LOVE, POWER, featuring the vocals of Sara Sayed Pete Santos is an American emcee, singer, and songwriter whose music is a blend of Hip Hop, soul, pop, and dance music. Growing up on the move, living in too many…
The Doctor’s Orders Presents: J Dilla Changed My Life @ Scala, London, UK (04th Feb)
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…
COLL – Take It Slow (Audio/10th Nov)
Norwich, UK based recording artist COLL drops his new track TAKE IT SLOW, available on all digital & streaming platforms on November 10th Norwich isn’t known for its Hip Hop talent. Yet rapper and producer COLL has made his way up the ladder slowly but surely with his own brand of Storytelling Hip Hop infused with…
Kiara Simone’ – How To Rob 2017 (Music Video)
Rising rapper Kiara Simone is ready to make waves with her brand new single, HOW TO ROB 2017 The Virginia native appropriately chose to release her new song on Halloween, as she plans to have the industry shook once they hear her new take on 50 Cent’s infamous 1999 song. Much like 50’s original, Kiara…
Supa Dupa Fly Presents: 90’s/00’s/Now – Hip Hop & R&B @ Mangle E8, London, UK (10th Nov)
Supa Dupa Fly Presents 90’s/00’s/Now – Hip Hop & R&B at Mangle E8, London with the UK’s biggest & most credible Hip Hop DJ, SEMTEX The Mangle is the hottest Warehouse spot in East London… 750 capacity, in the heart of London Fields, next to Dalston, with a HUGE sound system & just a stone’s throw…
Urban Vaults Interviews – iNTeLL
Urban Vault caught up with Staten Island based emcee and eldest son of the Wu-Tang Clan’s U-God, iNTeLL, to ask him some questions about his music, collaborations, and inspirations It would seem that the proclamation ‘Wu-Tang is for the children’, Is finally in fulfillment. iNTeLL, a young Emcee from Staten island and the eldest son of…
Chance The Rapper – Same Drugs (Music Video)
Chance The Rapper drops his latest visual for the single SAME DRUGS Everyone’s favorite kit-kat eatin’ Chicago rapper is back with a fresh visual for ‘Same Drugs’ the latest single of the prolific rapper’s critically acclaimed mixtape ‘Coloring Book‘ available everywhere. “Coming on the scene with vibrant rhymes and jazzy retro beats, Chicago’s Chance the…
Cool Nutz ft. Mitchy Slick, Maniac Lok & Aaron O’Bryan – No Laces (Prod. by Bosko/Audio)
Cool Nutz drops NO LACES from his upcoming album PIG EARS & CHITLINS Cool Nutz enters 2017 with a bang and the official lead track ‘No Laces’ from his upcoming album ‘Pig Ears & Chitlins’ which is slated for a April 14th release date. ‘No Laces’ pays homage to the classic Dogg Pound sound and…
Yo Gotti – CASTRO (Audio) + White Friday (CM9) Album
Capping off the biggest year of his career, Yo Gotti shared his new record ‘Castro’ featuring Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, & Quavo, at all digital retailers December 2016. This was his first release with Roc Nation management. Yo Gotti states, “I’m excited to team up with Roc Nation and bring my whole game…
The Doctor’s Orders Presents: Havoc (Mobb Deep) – DJ Set @ Trapeze Basement, London, UK (12th Jan)
When any Hip Hop head hears, “To all the killers and the hundred dollar billers” Their excitement levels hit the roof as they know they’re about to hear a true timeless Hip Hop classic. Mobb Deep shook the world back in 1995 with ‘Shook Ones Part II’ as the lead single of their classic ‘The…
Win a copy of HIP HOP RAISED ME by DJ Semtex + Foreword by Chuck D via #UVComps
Urban Vault have hooked up with our friends at THAMES & HUDSON LTD, to give one lucky reader/fan the chance to win a copy of ‘HIP HOP RAISED ME’ written by BBC Radio 1Xtra’s DJ Semtex, with the foreword by Hip Hop legend Chuck D of Public Enemy. From its origins in the block parties of the…
Hip Hop Raised Me by DJ Semtex + Foreword by Chuck D (U.S. Release Date: 15th Nov)
From its origins in the block parties of the Bronx in the 1970’s to its status today as a global multi-billion dollar industry, from the voice of disaffected urban America to a President-electing powerbase, from Grandmaster Flash to Jay-Z, Hip Hop is nothing less than a phenomenon. Not just the most important musical genre of…
Urban Vault Interviews – Sticky Blood
Urban Vault caught up with South Yorkshire, UK based production duo STICKY BLOOD, to ask them some questions about their music, inspirations and collaborations Sticky Blood are a music production duo from the UK. In 2013, Andy Nicholson (Andulus) and Jamie Shield (MNKN) came together to form something new and fresh, on the back of…
Soundcrash presents: Talib Kweli @ Islington Assembly Hall, London, UK (07th Dec)
Soundcrash presents a very special and rare night of classic Hip Hop from the legendary lyrical genius… Talib Kweli Talib Kweli heads to London for a special show at the Assembly Hall this December. Don’t miss out on seeing a true lyrical genius perform an inspirational show crammed with unmissable talent! Talib Kweli needs no…
New Track City – The Wave (Music Video)
Composed of 2 rappers (Bem & Chi. Stone) and producer (Dru) New Track City is as diverse sounding as they come. From influences that range from Amy Winehouse to Hip Hop greats like Jay-Z and Kanye West; These 3 Federal Way, Washington natives plan to usher in a new diverse sound to Hip Hop. Blending…
Chisom. – Melo EP (Audio)
Chisom. (Chisom Uzosike) is a 23-year old producer, rapper and creative director, born in Detroit and raised in Maryland. He’s the eldest son of Nigerian immigrants, and the first in his family born in America. While his father exposed him to music from all corners of Africa in the house, young Chisom. discovered Hip Hop…
Messy Beatz – Your Wish Instrumental (Audio/Free Download)
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…
Electric Bodega ft. Kritikal – Work (Audio/Free Download)
Unlike your favorite club bangers, Leap Year only comes around every four years. Enter the duo of Electric Bodega, made up of producer Mike Cash and DJ Klutch. It’s really not a shocker that Electric Bodega has been carving out their own lane with a trio of flavors ranging from Hip Hop, Trap, and EDM.…
D.Focis – Ultralight D (Audio/Free Download)
D.Focis (Pronounced Dee Focus) is a music Artist/Producer from Detroit, Michigan. As an artist he has released 4 albums; The Believe EP (2013), Title Goes Here (2014), He Says She Says (2015) and his most recent XXL Freshman Vol 1 Stating my Case (2015). D.Focis music is a refreshing blend of Hip Hop and R&B,…
AMS – Places (Audio)
DJ/Producer collective AMS, hailing from Amsterdam, formally Illuminati AMS, share their debut single, ‘Places’. The track was initially teased in an exclusive mix for SSENCE, which also featured fellow unreleased cuts from the trio, as well as smooth-blending cuts from Drake, Roy Woods, Future, Kanye West and many more. The track recently premiered on THE FADER…
Droppin’ Science Show Jan/Feb 2016 (ft. Matman & Daredevil/Free Download)
They kept you waiting a little while for this one, so to make up for it we bring you an extended edition of the Droppin’ Science Show – close to 2 hours of the freshest Hip Hop to drop in the last couple of months, mixed and hosted by multi-award winning London-based DJ’s Matman &…
D.Focis – Open Letter To Mr West (Music Video/Free Download)
D.Focis (Pronounced Dee Focus) is a music Artist/Producer from Detroit, Michigan. As an artist he has released 3 albums; The Believe EP (2013), Title Goes Here (2014), He Says She Says (2015) and his most recent XXL Freshman Vol. 1 Stating my Case (2015). D.Focis music is a refreshing blend of Hip Hop and R&B,…
Jimmy ValenTime – The Following (Audio) + Better Luck Tomorrow (iTunes)
“The Following” is a storytelling song perfect for the Halloween season as Jimmy takes his frustrations out on TMZ’s favorite rappers such as Kanye West, Drake, and Macklemore. The track explores the dark side of the usually social conscious rapper, as he gets progressively more frustrated with being ignored by mainstream publications and decides to…
The Game – The Documentary 2 (iTunes/CD) + 2.5 (16/10/2015)
Compton, LA rapper The Game releases his hotly anticipated follow-up album ‘The Documentary 2’ and announces the pre-order for a surprise second installment entitled ‘The Documentary 2.5’. The prolific 17-track companion album, The Documentary 2.5, will be released on October 16th via Blood Money/Fifth Amendment/Entertainment One Music. To follow-up his 2005 breakthrough debut album The…
A$AP Rocky ft. Joe Fox, Kanye West – Jukebox Joints (Music Video)
A$AP Rocky released his latest music video ‘Jukebox Joints’ yesterday, it features Joe Fox Protégé of A$AP and Hip Hop heavyweight Kanye West, on RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. The track is taken from A$AP’s latest album AT.LONG.LAST.A$AP. https://twitter.com/asvpxrocky/followers https://twitter.com/yesjoefox https://twitter.com/kanyewest