Massachusetts-based Underground Rap legend REKS drops his new HIDDEN MESSAGES IN WATER EP, produced by Chill-ill REKS (also known for his work with pioneers like DJ Premier, Pete Rock, and Statik Selektah) teamed up with the Austrian Hip Hop label Soulchain Records for his new 6-track EP ‘Hidden Messages In Water‘ produced by Chill-ill, who…
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Honored Moocher – Red Mercury [The Ohmidas Journal] (Album/Audio)
South Africa-based recording artist Honored Moocher recently released his debut 17-track album RED MERCURY [THE OHMIDAS JOURNAL] Honored Moocher, a triple threat of rapper, poet, and actor announces the release of his album ‘Red Mercury [The Ohmidas Journal]’. Honored Moocher is no amateur when it comes to Hip Hop and has shared stages with Canibus…
Theodore Moon – Seven Swords EP (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)
Australian recording artist Theodore Moon recently dropped his six-track SEVEN SWORD EP, via Inner Tribe Records Theodore Moon was born and raised in Adelaide, South Australia. Theodore’s heritage on his mother’s side is of Irish descent, and his father’s side is of the First Nations Pitjantjatjara mob and Afghani descent. Theodore moved to Sydney at…
Bazooka Joe Gotti – Trappin’ Rappin’ And Scrappin (Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)
San Francisco based recording artist recently released his latest album TRAPPIN’ RAPPIN’ AND SCRAPPIN Bazooka Joe Gotti has been Trappin Rappin and Scrappin all his life. Hustling, writing rhymes, and fighting for everything he’s got. Breathez Deep produced most beats on the album. Indecent The Slapmaster from Vallejo, who now lives in Texas, did a…
Kaz Money – Reload (Prod. by Scorpio Prdz/Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)
Sweden-based emcee Kaz Money recently released his latest track/visual RELOAD, produced by Scorpio Prdz After releasing at least one official single a month for all of 2021, Kaz Money returns with ‘Reload‘ along with a new music video. “Reload was recorded early at the start of this musical push and I felt it was important…
Urban Vault Interviews – The Inglorious Poet
Urban Vault Caught up with Bristol, UK-based emcee The Inglorious Poet to ask him some questions about his new album FINE ART [THE AMERICAN PROJECT] & more… The Inglorious Poet is a mostly conscious emcee, who’s known best for his clever lyricism over classic boom-bap instrumentals. He’s fairly new to the scene but has already…
Kaz Money – The Pain (Prod. by Pancho/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)
Sweden-based emcee Kaz Money recently released his latest track THE PAIN, produced by Pancho Kaz Money has been on roll in 2021 and has kept his promise of delivering at least one single a month for the rest of the year. Produced by Pancho, ‘The Pain‘ explores the ups and downs of being a creative,…
Kaz Money – Ice Cold (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)
Sweden-based emcee Kaz Money is back with his latest track ICE COLD, via Kazummak Music Following his latest 2021 releases, ‘The Harry Osborn EP Vol. 3‘, ‘Bu Zelda‘ and the posse cut ‘John Wick‘, Kaz Money returns with ‘Ice Cold‘ a track that represents a shift in both sound and direction. Incorporating a more Current…
Mike Fish – Train Tracks (Prod. by Mike Walti/Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)
California based emcee Mike Fish & producer Mike Walti recently dropped their new highly-acclaimed album TRAIN TRACKS ‘Train Tracks‘ is a collaboration project out of Oakland, California between emcee Mike Fish and producer Mike Walti. The album was released on March 5th and selected as Best of Hip Hop Albums of 2021 so far by…
Urban Vault Interviews – Kaz Money
Urban Vault caught up with Sweden-based emcee Kaz Money to ask him some questions about his recent releases including JOHN WICK, featuring fellow Swedish rap duo Clint Hoffa & Lycouz, & more… For those that may not have heard of Kaz Money, he is better known as one-third of the Dubai-based pioneers The Recipe and…
Kaz Money – Bu Zelda (Prod. by Mjeezy/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)
Sweden based emcee Kaz Money recently dropped his latest track BU ZELDA, produced by Dubai based Mjeezy After taking a long hiatus from releasing solo music, Swedish rapper Kaz Money returns with Dubai-based producer Mjeezy to drop their new single ‘Bu Zelda‘ a track designed to set off the next 24 months of planned releases.…
633 ft. Nizzy, Drowze, Kid AlpHa & OB Flamez – Take Control (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)
East London based DJ and production duo 633 recently dropped the visual for their track TAKE CONTROL, featuring Nizzy, Drowze, Kid AlpHa & OB Flamez Soul-stirring and culturally immersed, East London’s hottest DJ and production duo 633 return with the release of their impressive music video ‘Take Control’ featuring Nizzy, Drowze, Kidalpha, and OB Flamez.…
Urban Vault Interviews – Meeco
Urban Vault caught up with Berlin-based producer Meeco ahead of the release of his forthcoming project WE OUT HERE, featuring Smif-N-Wessun, Masta Ace, Big Shug, and A.G. (of D.I.T.C.) just to name a few… Described by music journalists as a German wonder boy and multinational phenomenon, Berlin-based producer and beatmaker Meeco has been an internationally…
Meeco ft. Lil Fame (M.O.P.) Teflon & DJ Skizz – Do That (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)
Berlin-based producer Meeco shares the first single DO THAT, featuring Lil Fame from M.O.P., Teflon & DJ Skizz, taken off his forthcoming album WE OUT HERE Described by music journalists as a German wonder boy and multinational phenomenon, Berlin-based producer and beatmaker Meeco has been an internationally respected big name among music lovers and music…
Sticky Fingaz ft. Sam Jackson, Talib Kweli, KRS-One, Brother J – I Can’t Breathe (Prod. by MaD LiON/Music Video)
ONYX frontman Sticky Fingaz joins Krs-One, Talib Kweli, Brother J & Samuel L. Jackson for their new track/visual I CAN’T BREATHE, produced by MaD LiON Enough is enough! Sticky Fingaz frontman of the legendary group ONYX recruits some heavy hitters in the forms of Talib Kweli, KRS-One, Brother J, & Samuel L. Jackson for their…
R.A. The Rugged Man ft. A-F-R-O – Gotta Be Dope (Cuts by DJ Jazzy Jeff/Music Video)
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…
Rap Mania ft. EPMD, ONYX, M.O.P. & Lords Of The Underground @ O2 London/Bristol (04/05th April)
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Hip Hop legends EPMD, ONYX, M.O.P. and Lords Of The Underground have announced they will be joining forces for two very special UK shows in April 2020, performing together for the very first time in London at O2 Forum Kentish Town (04th April) and Bristol, O2 Academy (05th April) EMPD aka…
Radamiz – Fake Gucci (Prod. By Statik Selektah/Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)
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…
Soundcrash Presents: Pharoahe Monch + Special Guests @ Electric Brixton, London, UK (16th Nov)
The world-famous lyricist Pharoahe Monch celebrates the 20th anniversary of debut solo album, INTERNAL AFFAIRS @ Electric Brixton Widely regarded as one of the best flowing lyrical emcees in the game, Pharoahe Monch released three albums as half of the rap duo Organized Konfusion. But his real stroke of genius before he ventured alone to…
Soundcrash Presents: Yasiin Bey W/ Ocean Wisdom @ O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, UK (14th April)
Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def is coming to London’s O2 Forum for a one-off performance of the classic Mos Def album THE ECSTATIC, as well as other classic Mos Def material Mos Def really doesn’t need any introduction: Exploding into public consciousness as part of BlackStar (with Talib Kweli) in 1998, it was Mos’ debut…
Soundcrash Presents: Talib Kweli – Radio Silence European Tour @ Electric Brixton, London, UK (07th Nov)
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…
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…
J-Trick & Autokraft ft. Bigredcap – House Of Grime (Audio/iTunes/Spotify/Dim Mak Records)
Australian producers J-Trick & Autokraft Unleash their new track HOUSE OF GRIME, featuring Sydney based, UK born emcee Bigredcap, via Los Angeles’ Dim Mak Records Australian producers J-Trick and Autokraft link up with Brighton-born lyricist Bigredcap for a spirited grime meets bass house single ‘House of Grime‘. Taking it straight to underground dance-floors, the track…
Urban Vault Interviews – ILL Gordon
Urban Vault caught up with Chicago, Illinois based emcee ILL Gordon to ask him some questions about his music, inspirations, and collaborations 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…
Soundcrash Presents: Black Star (Yasiin Bey & Talib Kweli) @ Troxy, London, UK (20th Oct)
BLACK STAR, made up of Hip Hop heavyweights YASIIN BEY (AKA MOS DEF) & TALIB KWELI, are flying in straight from The States to deliver a monstrous show for the always eager London Hip Hop crowd This upcoming show breaks London’s three-year dry spell of the legendary duo, making it a rare, must-see hip hop…
ILL GORDON – Aint Enough (Music Video) Taken From: #BARZONDECK (Album/Free Download)
Ill Gordon is back with AINT ENOUGH, his 3rd single and 1st video from his sophomore album #BARZONDECK, produced by Reg Vader “When I get enough I realize it ain’t enough” Ill Gordon lets you know within the first few bars on ‘Ain’t Enough’ that his ability to handle work in whatever way it comes. Reg…
ILL Gordon – #BARZONDECK (Prod. by Reg Vader/Album/Audio)
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…
F.Y.I. – ameriBLACKKK (Album/Audio)
Los Angeles based emcee F.Y.I. presents his new album ameriBLACKKK F.Y.I. recently released the single ‘These The Times (Don’t Judge)’, featuring singer Kaye Fox, whose vocals appear on J.Cole’s ‘For Your Eyez Only’. F.Y.I. retrofits the steady timing and LA drawl of fellow Mid-City rapper Murs with sudden twists of cadence and emotion, almost morphing…
Pawz One – Pick Your Poison (Album/Audio) + Frequent Fliers ft. El Da Sensei (Music Video)
Los Angeles rhyme specialist Pawz One teams up with producer DJ VR (Switzerland) to bring you a new solo album, PICK YOUR POISON All production work is handled by VR and his arsenal of live musician’s crafting a classic boom bap sound with live instruments to add flavor. Pawz One delivers everything from gritty crime…
Victory ft. CMayes, DaLomonze, The Deep End – Change The World (Audio/03rd Feb)
Victory, CMayes, DaLomonze and The Deep End presents CHANGE THE WORLD Cleveland, Ohio -Artist Victory teams up with CMayes, DaLomonze and The Deep End for his release ‘Change The World’ off his MADE4VICTORY Imprint. Victory is not new to this music scene, he has shared the same stage with Hip Hop icons such as: KRS-One,…
Dynasty – Forever, DY (Album/Audio/iTunes)
Queens-bred Hip Hop/soul artist, Dynasty, has the soul of a dreamer and the fearless determination to follow that dream wherever it might lead. DY has lit up stages alongside some of your favorite artists including Erykah Badu, The Wu-Tang Clan, Talib Kweli and KRS One who proclaimed “THIS is a real emcee!” after catching her…
Billy Danze – 6 O’ Clock Briefing (Music Video/iTunes)
Brooklyn emcee and M.O.P. co-front man Billy Danze presents the music video for his new single ‘6 O’Clock Briefing’. The track is produced by Quincey Tones, also known for his work with Ghostface Killah, Busta Rhymes and Jay Electronica. Danze has been releasing music for over 20 years as half of M.O.P., and has worked…
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…
Raiza Biza ft. Bianca Paulus – Get By (Prod. by Crime Heat/Audio/iTunes)
When Hamilton based Rwandan rapper Raiza Biza’s smooth baritone and contemplative storytelling blurs into the jazz/soul tinged beats he favours, it’s hard to not be swept away. Quickly, you’re drawn into the story of a young Tupac, Mos Def and Talib Kweli loving immigrant who made New Zealand his home, while simultaneously reaching out to…
MAYDE – I Need More (Music Video/Free Download)
LA artist MAYDE drops his new video ‘I Need More’ directed by Conrad Lihilihi, off of his EP, ‘Magna Cum Laude‘. Originally from West Africa with much time spent in Seattle, MAYDE speaks to his listeners about the need for more love, more peace, and more life over some spacey production provided by Gummy Beatz.…
The Universal Zulu Nation 42nd Anniversary: COMMUNITY DAY @ Leeds City Museum, Leeds, UK (14th Nov)
The Universal Zulu Nation (UZN) is an international world Hip Hop movement founded by Afrika Bambaataa. They are a group of artists, performers and community activists who have created and used Hip Hop culture for over 40 years as a vehicle for positive change. Initially the founding Kings and Queens wanted to bring about change…
Droppin’ Science Show Oct/Nov 2015 ft. Matman & Daredevil (Free Download)
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,…
R.A. The Rugged Man x Tom Thum – Tom Thum (Music Video)
Brisbane’s master of Beatboxing Tom Thum teams up with MC R.A The Rugged Man for the release of their latest video dubbed ‘Tom Thum.’ The two linked up in New York with their music video being filmed on the graffiti ridden streets of Berlin, Germany. Reigning from Brisbane, Tom Thum’s beatboxing skills have taken him across…