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Austin, Texas-based DJ Design drops his new track THE BLUES, featuring Detroit’s Phat Kat & Elzhi For his new single, producer DJ Design teams up with Phat Kat & Elzhi from J Dillas vaunted Slum Village crew. The track ‘The Blues‘ is aggressive and loud with screaming organs, laying down a backdrop for two very…
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…
Boston, Massachusetts-based emcee M-Dot recently dropped the visual to his track NOT TODAY, produced by Detroit-based Black Milk M-Dot displays his trademark persistence in his latest video ‘Not Today’, produced by esteemed Detroit beatsmith Black Milk (Slum Village, Slaughterhouse, Cypress Hill). The video shot by Arvid Wuensch in Dresden, Germany depicts a ‘Murphy’s Law’ scenario…
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,…
Berlin, Germany-based producer Meeco & Dresden, Germany-based DJ Access recently released their new album WE RUN SHIT, featuring Havoc, Inspectah Deck, Skyzoo, Dillon Cooper & more… Meeco and DJ Access, have been active in the music business for decades. Meeco works as a producer and Access rocks stages across the world as a DJ as…
Oakland, California-based producer Centric, of Hip Hop duo Grand Opus recently released his highly anticipated album LOVE RECEIVED ‘Love Received’ is the full-length soul compilation produced by Oakland’s Centric. The long overdue album arrives full circle after releasing 4 previous singles including ‘Vibes‘, ‘Sunday Drive‘, & ‘Always On My Mind‘. ‘Love Received’ is a soulful…
London, UK-based emcee TrueMendous & UK Hip Hop legend Skinnyman team up on their new track YOURSELF OR THE WORLD? produced by Illinformed An artist whose intricate pen game and all-round genius is never up for dispute, Midland’s born lyricist TrueMendous has returned with her latest single, ‘Yourself Or The World?’ with assistance from UK…
The Doctor’s Orders presents the UK’s only official J Dilla tribute sanctioned by the James Yancey Foundation & Dilla’s Family The UK’s only official J Dilla tribute, sanctioned by his family, the James Yancey Foundation, and the J Dilla estate returns to The Jazz Cafe for what is sure to be another exceptional night in…
Los Angeles based Multi-Platinum Hip Hop legends Cypress Hill announce their new album BACK IN BLACK, due out on the 18th of March 2022, via MNRK Cypress Hill has returned with their tenth studio album, ‘Back In Black’, produced entirely by Black Milk and due March 18, 2022, via MNRK. To ring in the announcement,…
Detroit based emcee Elzhi teams up with Berlin, Germany based producer Meeco & Dresden, Germany based DJ Access on their new track BACK IN THE DAYS On ‘Back In The Days‘, Elzhi collaborates with established production team Meeco and DJ Access (who continuously work with some of the best rappers in the game). Elzhi (former…
Oakland, California based producer Centric, of Hip Hop duo Grand Opus is back with his latest track SUNDAY DRIVE, featuring the vocals of Atlanta based Anna Moore The top is down, the sun is blazing and this girl is singing… ‘Sunday Drive‘ featuring singer/songwriter Anna Moore is producer Centric’s follow-up release to ‘Vibes‘ from his…
Bay Area-based Producer & Rapper TOPE is back with his latest track AGAIN & AGAIN TOPE, born Anthony Anderson, has been known in some circles as one of Underground Hip Hop’s best-kept secrets for some time now. As an up and coming artist, TOPE was best known for his prolific output as a solo rapper and…
Producer Apollo Brown joins forces with Detroit Hip Hop group Clear Soul Forces to bring you their homage to the city that made them, in the video for the track DECEPTION & WOES, taken off the album SINCERELY, DETROIT Detroit has an indelible legacy in Hip Hop. From artists like J Dilla to Black Milk,…
Slum Village brings the iconic sound of their founding-father J Dilla back to life at Electric Brixton, they will perform with the full live band Abstract Orchestra on J Dilla’s Birthday One of the most iconic and influential Hip Hop collectives of all time, Slum Village, are returning to London for one massive night of…
Back in London this November for a rare DJ set is The World’s Greatest DJ, JAZZY JEFF “In West Philadelphia, born & raised” He was only 10 years old when the man now known across the globe as The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff first started Djing block parties. Since then he has rocked in every…
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The Doctor’s Orders presents the UK’s only official J Dilla tribute sanctioned by the James Yancey Foundation & Dilla’s Family With J Dilla’s closest collaborators performing a secret live set this is certain to be the most explosive J Dillla Changed My Life tribute to date. This one is going to be hard to beat…
Slum Village bring the iconic sound of their founding-father J Dilla back to life at Scala, London next February One of the most iconic and influential Hip Hop collectives of all time, Slum Village, are returning to London for one massive night of old-school flows and J Dilla-produced classics at Scala. Don’t miss the resurrection…
Bay Area-based Producer and Rapper TOPE releases the new visual for his track NEVER TOLD YOU, filmed in Las Vegas West Coast Producer and Rapper TOPE travels to Las Vegas to film the Official Music Video for his new single ‘Never Told You’. After the successful release for his gospel-influenced single ‘Faithful‘, featuring underground legends Blu and…
Bay Area-based Producer and Rapper TOPE returns with his second official single of 2018, NEVER TOLD YOU Following up the all-star collaboration featuring Abstract Rude and Blu on his first single on 2018 ‘Faithful’, TOPE switches lanes on ‘Never Told You’ recounting the some of the tribulations of having his entire music library stolen at…
Portland, Oregon-based artist Serge Severe drops the visuals for his new track SPAT ENERGY, produced by Zapata, prior to the release of his new album, THE MC Portland Hip Hop artist, Serge Severe, drops a quick video to promote the release of his new album ‘The MC,’ dropping on the 22nd of June! ‘Spat Energy,’…
Portland artist Cool Nutz takes it back to his roots enlisting his Grandma to co-star his latest music video OLD, shot and directed by Bausik Film Co. Appearing on his recent album ‘Terrance’, ‘Old’ is a soulful ode to Cool Nutz’s 20+ years career in music, the family, neighborhood, and hustle that has brought him…
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,…
Birmingham, UK recording artist Mad Flow drops the re-edited video for his new remix of HEARTFELT INTEGRITY, produced by Kelz With Tha Heat Mad Flow is a Birming City Mic-Wrecker on a mission. He is one of the most well-rounded, multi-dimensional MC’s in the West Midlands, possessing a Super Energetic stage presence, strong beatboxing skills, and…
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…
Portland’s Sir Cool Nutz returns with a vintage yet current vibe on his latest visual for YAPER which celebrates the classic slap FREAKY TALES, by Too Short ‘Yaper’ is a hard-hitting, West Coast joint that features Bosko on his latest invention The Electrospit, with production duties handled by Chillest Illest aka DJ Chill. ‘Yaper’ is taken from…
Portland, Oregon recording artist Cool Nutz connects with one of the hottest street rappers in the city, Drae Steves for the banging single, DID IT TWICE, produced by J.Fresh Nutz slows things down and explains what it took for him to get to the top of the food chain! ‘Did It Twice’ plays out like…
Check out the second single, LET’S GET IT from Machester, UK based Mecca:83’s forthcoming album, LIFE SKETCHES VOL.3 This time around Mecca is joined by the legendary Grap Luva, younger brother of Pete Rock, for some classic Boom Bap vibes with a modern twist. Horn arrangements are provided by Donald Malloy, accompanied by cuts from…
Chicago’s ILL Gordon drops his new album, #BARZONDECK, produced by Reg Vader at the Black School Studio ILL Gordon is known for his lyrical prowess and has always expressed creativity over gimmicks with consistency over the span of his career, both as a solo artist and as part of the group SubstanceMuzik. Born and raised on…
Big Lo releases THE LUX/DOUBLE DOWN, the latest single off his upcoming EP WUNDERLAND APOKALYPSE, available globally on 07.11.17. Born in 1982 in Vero Beach, Florida, James ‘BIG LO’ Lopez has lived a life touched by music. Raised in a household held down by a single Mother, the majority of his musical influences were an…
Earth2Tom team up with Confucius MC for the debut single ROBOTZ, from their forthcoming album ONE ‘ROBOTZ’ sees Confucius question whether the robotic nature of today’s artists is making us think like robots ourselves. Shot by global faction, the video features cameos from UK Hip Hop heavyweights Micall Parknsun and M9. Currently shutting down shows…
Tha 4orce teams up with Lady Sanity, Cyclonious and more on new album SETTING STANDARDS Hip Hop veteran Tha 4orce and King of the Beats Records present new album ‘Setting Standards’, featuring Confucius MC, Dubbledge, Cyclonious, Jae Mann, Gee Bag, Poynt Blak, King Kashmere, Wan-Cee, Arise King, David, Ray Vendetta and Lady Sanity, set for release…
Nolan The Ninja drops new Beat Tape LO-FI FLIPS After building a buzz by releasing an EP & LP throughout 2015-16 to co-signs by Genius, Metro Times, 2DopeBoyz & more… Detroit native Nolan The Ninja kicks off 2017 with the release of a brand new beat tape titled, ‘lo-fi flips’. On the 20-track project, the…
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…
TOPE returns with a new soulful, dedication in the form of ‘THANK YOU’, produced by Stewart Villain, featuring vocals from Erikka J, and live trumpet from Farnell Newton. Earlier this year TOPE produced the Slum Village x Cool Nutz collab, headlined his largest tour to date, was featured on Blu’s ‘Soul Amazing 6‘, and collaborated…
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…
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Fascinated by Hip Hop, especially one of its art forms [Turntablism], Danny started DJing in the mid 90’s First as a hobby, learning from the best. Inspired by DJ Q-Bert & I.S.P., X-Ecutioners, Beat Junkies as well as German legends like DJ Stylewarz, Mirko Machine or David Fascher, he continuously improved and soon mastered a…
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’…
Portland rap legend, Cool Nutz drops off his latest slap ‘Yaper’ produced by Chillest Illest, off of his upcoming EP, ‘N.P.Y.’ (Never Play Yaself) available February 16th. Paying homage to Bay area icon, Too Short’s Freaky Tales, Cool Nutz gives the people what he’s best known for – flawless world play, hard hitting bass, and…
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…
German Emcee Beatyov presents the first video off his EP ‘Klingt wie Beatyov‘, which is available for free download now! The video was filmed in Berlin with the cooperation of refugee supporters. It speaks on the current refugee crisis happening all over Europe and the risks and struggle refugees face while escaping from war in…