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Southwest, UK-based Sudanese emcee Blak-Ram is back with his latest track/lyric video HEARTBREAK, featuring Long Island, New York Hip Hop legend Rakim Blak-Ram drops more heat with a legendary feature on an emotional track called ‘Heartbreak‘ about loss, legacy, self-determination, resistance, resilience, martyrdom, rebuilding, and the painful healing process from the heartbreak that the Sudanese…
Long Island, New York Hip Hop legend Rakim & Hus Kingpin drop their new track/visual NOW IS THE TIME, produced by Big Ghost ‘Now Is The Time’ is the second video and single from Rakim’s August 29th release, ‘The Re-Up’, with all tracks produced by Big Ghost and Dem Jointz (Aftermath). The two Strong Island,…
New York Hip Hop legend Rakim returns with his new track/visual NOT TO BE DEFINED, featuring Detroit-based, award-winning Rapper Lazarus Hip Hop history is reborn, as Rakim, widely regarded as The God MC and one of the most influential lyricists of all time, returns with the announcement of a new project, ‘The Re‑Up’. Setting the stage…
Norway-based DJ/producer White Shadow & Chicago-based lyricist Son Of Saturn drop their new album SEPPUKU In the timeless tradition of two turntables and a microphone, White Shadow and Son of Saturn take you on a mind-bending journey through boom-bap dreamscapes exploring the vivid wastelands of world politics, artificial intelligence, ancient alien civilizations, spiritual practice, and…
Los Angeles-based Lord Smokeyloco rounded off last year with his latest album TWO Born in Orlando, Florida, and raised in Northeast Los Angeles, Lord Smokeyloco grew up immersed in the sounds of legends like Eazy-E, MC Ren, and Dr. Dre, while also drawing inspiration from East Coast icons like Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, and…
New York Hip Hop legend Rakim returns with the third official visual from his recent album G.O.Ds NETWORK – REB7RTH titled GODS PLAYGROUND ‘G.O.Ds NETWORK – REB7RTH’ is proof that Rakim is truly one of the most special artists we’ve ever seen, not just in Hip Hop, but all of music. You can tell he…
New York Hip Hop legend Rakim drops his new single NOW IS THE TIME, featuring B.G., Hus Kingpin & Compton Menace, ahead of his self-produced album, G.O.Ds NETWORK – REB7RTH, released on the 26th of July ‘The God Emcee’, Rakim announced his first new project in 15 years, ‘G.O.Ds NETWORK – REB7RTH’, with the release…
New York Hip Hop legend Rakim announces his first project in 15 years, in the form of his self-produced album, G.O.Ds NETWORK – REB7RTH, released on the 26th of July ‘The God Emcee’, Rakim returns with his first official single, ‘BE ILL’, and project in 15 years, showing the world his ‘G.O.D.’ status extends to…
Portland, Oregon-based producer Jade River is back with WRONG SIDE, PT. 3, featuring Los Angeles-based emcee Destruct, via Ground Zero Records ‘Wrong Side, Pt. 3‘ is the third part of the trilogy by Jade River featuring Destruct. As one of the hardest-working emcees in LA today, Destruct has shown what it takes to gain acclaim…
Portland, Oregon-based producer Jade River drops WRONG SIDE, PT. 2, featuring Los Angeles-based emcee Destruct As one of the hardest-working emcees in Los Angeles today, Destruct has shown what it takes to gain acclaim and respect in one of the most unforgiving music scenes in the world. Born on August 16th, 1988 in Los Angeles,…
Toronto, Canada based emcee The Mighty Capeech is back with his latest track TRUTH Cold as ice, yet contemplative and keen, Capeech smashes his vocals with a personal diatribe directed at today’s current rap scene. Influenced by Rakim, Gangstarr, Mobb Deep & A Tribe Called Quest, if you were waiting for someone to bring that…
Toronto, Canada based emcee The Mighty Capeech recently dropped his latest track WANNA GO HOME Flowing from the heart, The Mighty Capeech delivers his new single ‘Wanna Go Home’. The track captures the spirit of an Old Skool Soul that begs to escape poverty, frustration & pandemic times. Influenced by Rakim, Gangstarr, Mobb Deep &…
UK based emcee Youthstar and French recording artist Miscellaneous (Chill Bump) drop their latest track CLASSIC, featuring French emcee Cheeko, DJ’s Skillz & Vex & production by Degiheugi ‘Classic‘ is a true tribute to the 90’s boom-bap and to all the great emcees who made Hip Hop. Youthstar & Miscellaneous, surrounded by Cheeko (French rapper…
Toronto, Canada based emcee The Mighty Capeech recently released his latest track BLOCK TALK Leaving you like you just watched a movie, The Mighty Capeech presents ‘Block Talk’ an epic melodic wavy banger. Influenced by Rakim, Gangstarr, Mobb Deep & A Tribe Called Quest, if you were waiting for someone to bring that 90’s Hip…
Toronto, Canada based emcee The Mighty Capeech is back with his latest track WHO IZ YOU, produced by Jazz ‘Who Iz You’ is an unapologetic anthem from The Mighty Capeech describing the painful truth about the streets. Influenced by Rakim, Gangstarr, Mobb Deep & A Tribe Called Quest. If you were waiting for someone to…
Toronto, Canada based emcee The Mighty Capeech recently released his latest track THIS TIME AROUND (EVERYBODY) REMIX As someone who’s lived it, The Mighty Capeech captures that Hip Hop that the ears crave. ‘This Time Around’ is no pretty boy sh!t, just timeless golden age Hip Hop & bars. Influenced by Rakim, Gangstarr, Mobb Deep…
Staten Island, New York-based emcee iNTeLL (2nd Generation WU) & producer DLP drop their new album COMPUTERS FOR THE HOOD, accompanied by the visual to the track KNOW THE GOSPEL, featuring R.A. The Rugged Man iNTeLL (mastermind behind 2nd Generation WU, son of Wu-Tang Clan’s U-God, and carrier of the legendary Hip Hop collective’s creative…
Toronto, Canada based emcee The Mighty Capeech recently released his latest track BOOM BOOM Combine a little radio-friendly vibe with raw boom-bap & what you get is a new street sweeper from The Mighty Capeech ‘Bang Bang’. Influenced by Rakim, Gangstarr, Mobb Deep & A Tribe Called Quest. If you were waiting for someone to…
California based emcee JJ Finesser recently dropped the visual to his new track THE BOSSMAN, taken off his forthcoming album CLASSIC OG ‘The Bossman’ is the latest single from the forthcoming album ‘Classic OG’ by Hip Hop emcee JJ Finesser. Inspired by the 1937 book titled Think & Grow Rich, ‘The Bossman’ highlights JJ Finesser’s…
Toronto, Canada based emcee The Mighty Capeech is back with his first release of 2021 titled NOSTRADAMUS The Mighty Capeech has been making ground on the CMJ Hip Hop Charts since 2015 with an upbeat feel & boom-bap, Primo-style beats (heavy drums and soul samples) & raps that never disappoint. Influenced by Rakim, Gangstarr, Mobb…
Memphis, Tennessee based recording artist Archangel drops his new track VI, via Ground Level Leaders Archangel grew up fast in Memphis, Tennessee where his childhood wasn’t really a childhood so to speak. He would bounce around from house to house and was even forced to move out of state so that his father couldn’t see…
Today Busta Rhymes drops his highly anticipated new album EXTINCTION LEVEL EVENT 2: THE WRATH OF GOD, featuring Pete Rock, Rapsody, Bell Biv DeVoe, Mariah Carey, M.O.P. & more… Busta Rhymes releases his long-awaited Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God for the culture. The album serves as the follow-up to the seminal 1998…
Toronto, Canada based emcee The Mighty Capeech recently dropped his new six-track EP, titled THE CURE The Mighty Capeech drops ‘The Cure’ EP, six-tracks of upbeat, boom-bap, Hip Hop, including the tracks ‘Saving My Love’, Yo Bro‘ & ‘Everybody’ in which Capeech waves a middle finger to all Hip Hop caricatures. Influenced by Rakim, Gangstarr,…
Urban Vault caught up with Carson, California based emcee Ras Kass to ask him about his forthcoming project I‘M NOT CLEARING SHXT, & more… ‘I‘m Not Clearing Shxt’ is taking it back to the feeling of the art form when Hip Hop artists were able to sample everything and anything they wanted, before corporate bullying…
Toronto, Ontario, Canada based Hip Hop artist The Mighty Capeech drops his latest track LET’S BEGIN/FREESTYLE The Mighty Capeech drops a new freestyle, ‘Let’s Begin’, for your listening pleasure. A banger of lyrical roughness prescribed for the streets, it’s going down! The Mighty Capeech has been making ground on the CMJ Hip Hop Charts since…
Long Island, New York-based R.A. The Rugged Man & Los Angeles based A-F-R-O team up on the track GOTTA BE DOPE, featuring cuts by the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff, taken off R.A.’s recent album ALL MY HEROES ARE DEAD R.A. The Rugged Man is one of the most fascinating figures in Hip Hop history. His…
Brooklyn, New York-based emcee Radamiz recently dropped the visual to his track FAKE GUCCI, produced by fellow New Yorker Statik Selektah “Bringing New York back” is a phrase to describe rappers restoring the grittiness of the ‘90s, steeped in lyricism and storytelling without compromising their sound for a mainstream hit. For Radamiz, a skilled battle…
Long Island, New York-based emcee/producer B. Dvine & New Jersey emcee Karnage Ca$hman drop the visual to their track RAW FLESH, featuring New York’s Solomon Childs & Mavs Emcee/producer B. Dvine teams up with New Jersey emcee Karnage Ca$hman with new visual ‘Raw Flesh’ which showcases slick rhymes over raw beats, with added guest spots…
Long Island, New York-based Emcee/Producer B. Dvine recently teamed up with New Jersey Emcee Karnage Ca$hman for their new visual PUTTING IN WERK ‘Putting In Werk’ showcases slick rhymes over raw beats. The new single is taken from the Duo’s forthcoming full length entitled ‘Werkmode’. Born and raised on Long Island, New York, B. Dvine first…
Boston, Massachusetts based emcee/producer Don Def recently dropped the audio for his track CUT TO THE CHASE PT.2, taken off his latest EP, KENNEDY After recently dropping ‘Survival Kit‘ featuring Mr. Lif, Don Def releases his full ‘Don Def Kennedy’ EP. This EP takes place in the near future (2020), and follows Don Def as he runs for…
Cambridge, Massachusetts based emcee DON DEF drops his new track DON DEF KENNEDY 2020 Don Def Kennedy runs for president! Check out the new single ‘DON DEF KENNEDY 2020’, as Don Def gets a jump start on his 2020 presidential run. Hailing from Cambridge, Massachusetts, the MC captures the minds, hearts, and souls of the people.…
The Doctor’s Orders presents Long Island Hip Hop legend RA The Rugged Man for a night raw Hip Hop at Brixton Jamm this May Few underground emcees have the dedicated following of the Long Island native R.A. The Rugged Man. Every time he performs in London you are guaranteed another incredible sold-out show. Having been…
Boston, Massachusetts based emcee/producer Don Def drops the first Single/Video BOSTON CHRONICLE, taken from his upcoming project, DON DEF KENNEDY Don Def is a Hip Hop artist out of Boston, Massachusetts. He was actually born in Lausanne, Switzerland- but grew up in the US. With over 10 years of experience in the rap game, Don…
Toronto, CA based Hip Hop artist The Mighty Capeech drops his new track, LET EM KNOW The Mighty Capeech has been making ground on the CMJ Hip Hop Charts in the U.S. & Canada since 2015 with an upbeat feel & Boom-Bap, Primo-style beats (heavy drums and soul samples) & raps that never disappoint. Influenced by…
Louisville, Kentucky’s RMLLW2LLZ, recently dropped his new album CONCERTO NO . 9 MOVEMENT II, Produced by Yons D Rmllw2llz is a workaholic, and his work has been noticed, earning him multiple nominations for the Hip Hop artist of the year at the Louisville Music Awards, and a recent nod for the best local music video at the…
B. Dvine recently dropped his latest track, IT REALLY WAS, featuring Mavz & Tragedy Khadafi Long Island emcee/Producer B. Dvine first got into Hip Hop at an early age from listening to golden era artists such as Wu-Tang Clan, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Biggie Smalls and Kool G Rap. After mastering his craft behind the boards…
Once rivals in upstate NY’s rap battle scene, Binghamton rapper Tone Chop and Winnipeg based producer Frost Gamble have released their new EP ‘Veteran‘ today through Seven 13 Music & Entertainment. Their first official collaborative project, the EP is a warm up for a new album planned in 2017 and includes the single ‘Leave It…
MC J-Dubble and DJ/producer are Rik Ducci are New Orleans duo The Essence, presenting their new single ‘Soul Man’. J-Dubble and Ducci joined forces after recording their instant classic, ‘Ducci Don’t Trip’ from Rik Ducci’s ‘Pride 4 Lunch Sleep 4 Dinner’ EP series, and went on to record their self-titled 2015 album (Bandcamp). J-Dubble has…
New York State rapper & producer duo, Tone Chop & Frost Gamble, release their new EP ‘Veteran‘ on November 18th through Seven 13 Music & Entertainment. The collaboration is born of a rap battle rivalry dating back to the 90’s, but the pair have re-united with Frost now relocated to Canada and focused solely on…