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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…

Dave East – Type of Time (Music Video) taken from: Kairi Chanel (Album/iTunes)

Dave East releases his new video for his track ‘Type Of Time’, the track is lifted from his highly anticipated new street album ‘Kairi Chanel‘, out now via Mass Appeal Records. ‘Kairi Chanel’ features collaborations by 2 Chainz, Cam’ron, Fabolous, Beanie Sigel, Sevyn Streeter, The Game and Jazzy Amra. As the introduction to ‘Kairi Chanel‘,…

The Doctor’s Orders Presents: Diamond D VS Large Professor 45’s DJ Set & Live PA @ Kamio at Red Gallery, London, UK (19th Nov)

Between them Diamond D and Large Professor have produced enough Hip Hop heat to burn out the sun. A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, The Fuguees, Outkast, Mos Def, Busta Rhymes, Common, Cypress Hill, Fat Joe and The Pharcyde are just some of the legends that appear on their combined CV. This is before you take…

Soundcrash and Live Nation present: 10 Years of Akala + Special Guests @ KOKO, London, UK (12th Oct)

Soundcrash are incredible happy to announce that acclaimed artist Akala will be performing will be performing at KOKO as part of his 10 years of Akala tour. MOBO award-winning Hip Hop artist, writer, poet and educator Akala is a label owner and social entrepreneur who fuses his unique rap/rock/electro-punk sound with fierce lyrical storytelling. Inspired…

The Doctor’s Orders Presents: PETE ROCK & CL SMOOTH 25th Anniversary Show @ The Garage, London, UK (02nd Sept)

Soul and Jazz driven beats with smooth, philosophical lyics, that is the signature sound of 90’s Hip Hop and the signature sound of one of the most influential and critically acclaimed acts of the era: Pete Rock & CL Smooth. The perfect combination of producer and MC perform this very rare London show in celebration…

J Dilla – Jay Dee The MC (Dilla’s greatest verses mixed by DJ Matman/Free Download)

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…

Vans Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Live from the House of Vans in New York and Austin Engaging Brand Experience Featured Performances by Erykah Badu, Nas, Yeasayer and More

Last night Cypress, CALIF. (March 17th, 2016) Vans honored its 50-year heritage alongside thousands of guests who gathered at the House of Vans in New York and Austin to celebrate five decades of cherished “Off The Wall” memories.  On the heels of the newly release campaign The Story of Vans, Brooklyn mainstay House of Vans…

Cool Nutz ft. Slum Village & Bosko – Best & Worst Remix (Prod. by TOPE/Audio)

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’…

DJ Matman – Hip Hop & Soul 2015 Mix (Audio/Free Download)

Better late than never, here’s DJ Matman’ (Droppin’ Science) wrap up mix for 2015! Spanning Underground Hip Hop, Future Soul, Funk, Rnb, Grime and more, this mix features over 40 of his personal favorite tracks from last year, including a fair few obscure soundcloud digs and lesser-known remixes. He selected these from a narrowed-down pool…

RAEKWON – ONLY BUILT 4 CUBAN LINX… 20TH ANNIVERSARY PURPLE TAPE WATCH BOX (Released Early December)

Hip Hop fans who will salivate at this reissue likely already know some of the backstory: in 1995, worldwide Wu-Tang frenzy was at an all-time high. First, of course, there had been the Wu-Tang’s epic 1993 debut ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’, which changed the shape of Hip Hop to come, with ripples that still…

Negash Ali – MILLENIAL MAN EP + Wandering Soul ft. Jacob Jeffries (Music Video)

Negash Ali returns with a brand new EP ‘Millennial Man’ and the video for his lead single ‘Wandering Soul’ fresh off his L.A. performance at Los Globos. His last EP ‘The Collage’ turned heads and caught the attention of high profiles publications such as The Guardian, Complex, Interview Mag, Smoking Section, RWD, SBTV and more,…