Bristol, UK based producer Vice Beats drops the visual to his new track CONNECTED, featuring Los Angeles based emcee Blu & Brooklyn, NYC based emcee Napoleon Da Legend ‘Connected’ is the lead single from ‘Aspects’. Featuring the inimitable Blu, whose previous collaborations feature J Dilla, Madlib, and The Roots to name a few alongside the…
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Youthstar & Miscellaneous ft. Cheeko, Skillz & Vex – Classic (Prod. by Degiheugi/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)
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…
Tassho Pearce ft. Mark Nazal – Broken Wings (Prod. by Hassan Khaffaf/Music Video) Taken Off: HI Story (Album/iTunes/Spotify)
Honolulu, Hawaii based emcee Tassho Pearce recently dropped the visual to his track BROKEN WINGS, featuring Mark Nazal, produced by Hassan Khaffaf Tassho Pearce presents the music video for ‘Broken Wings’, the Hassan Khaffaf-produced single featuring Mark Nazal which appears on ‘HI Story‘, Tassho’s album out now also featuring an appearance from CNR-BOY. Directed by…
D Prime 215 – Forever In A Day EP (Audio)
Philadelphia based emcee D Prime 215 drop his new FOREVER IN A DAY EP, featuring J. DePina, Hezekiah, Mute Won, DJ Soulbuck & more… D Prime 215 arrives with his newest release ‘Forever In A Day’, it’s Prime’s 3rd EP, and on this one he dives into his personality. Prime speaks on what got him…
Funky DL ft. Abioseh & Songer – The Trilogy (Music Video)
East London, UK-based emcee & producer Funky DL is back with his new track/visual THE TRILOGY, featuring Abioseh & Songer ‘The Trilogy’ featuring Abioseh & Songer is taken from Funky DL’s 20th vocal-studio forthcoming album entitled, ‘Twenty’. After emerging into the Hip Hop game with his debut album ‘Classic Was The Day‘ back in 1997,…
Apollo Brown & Che’ Noir – As God Intended (Album/Audio/iTunes/Spotify)
Detroit based producer Apollo Brown & Buffalo, New York-based emcee Che’ Noir drop their brand new album AS GOD INTENDED Buffalo’s youngest new shining star Che’ Noir and Detroit’s legendary producer Apollo Brown released their new album ‘As God Intended’ today. The record features legendary Roots crew rapper Black Thought, Skyzoo, Planet Asia, and Ty…
Abstract Orchestra PLAY MF DOOM + Special Guests @ Rich Mix, London, UK (07th Nov)
Soundcrash presents for one night only, groundbreaking Leeds, UK based collective ABSTRACT ORCHESTRA will be playing the music of one of the greatest rapper, producer, and super-villains of all time… MF DOOM Abstract Orchestra make some of the most exciting music in Hip Hop, blending jazz orchestration with Hip Hop beats and emcees. The 18…
The Doctor’s Orders Presents: DJ Jazzy Jeff @ Oval Space, London, UK (02nd Nov)
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…
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…
Ozay Moore – The Between Time EP (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)
Lansing, Michigan based Ozay Moore drops his latest offering in the form of THE BETWEEN TIME EP, via Illect Recordings Every unit of time has value. The years, months, weeks, days, seconds and minutes that we so often take for granted are an extension of divine grace and favor. Illect’s Ozay Moore has been using…
Don Def – Cut to the Chase pt.2 (Audio) Taken Off: Kennedy EP (iTunes)
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…
Sundance ft. Adam L – The Last Sunrise (Audio/iTunes/Spotify/Illect Recordings)
Producer Sundance put together an all-star cast on his latest track THE LAST SUNRISE, featuring Adam L (vocals), Stro Elliot of The Roots (drums), Sivion (sax), DJ Sean P (cuts), and more… On the heels of his recent jazz-tinged efforts, Sundance returns with a wild new song entitled ‘The Last Sunrise’, which features famed underground emcee,…
DON DEF – DON DEF KENNEDY 2020 (Audio)
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.…
Urban Vault Interviews – Mic Crenshaw
Urban Vault caught up with Portland, Oregon based emcee and activist Mic Crenshaw to ask him about his latest release OMG [BLACK MADONNA] and more… Chicago-born, Portland-bred poet and emcee Mic Crenshaw presents the Nat Needham-directed music video for ‘OMG’ – his Jonny Cool-produced new single featuring vocals from Arietta ‘Mz.Etta’ Ward and cuts from Klavical. ‘OMG’…
Mic Crenshaw ft. Arietta Ward & DJ Klavical – OMG [Black Madonna] (Prod. by Jonny Cool/Music Video) Taken off: Earthbound (Album/iTunes/Spotify)
Portland, Oregon based emcee and activist Mic Crenshaw drops the visuals for his new track OMG [BLACK MADONNA], featuring Arietta ‘Mz.Etta’ Ward and Klavical, produced by Jonny Cool Chicago-born, Portland-bred poet and emcee Mic Crenshaw presents the Nat Needham-directed music video for ‘OMG’ – his Jonny Cool-produced new single featuring vocals from Arietta ‘Mz.Etta’ Ward and…
Funky DL – Setting The Scene (Prod. by Funky DL/Music Video) Taken Off: Blackcurrent Jazz 3 (Album/29th June)
London, UK-based emcee and producer Funky DL takes the 2018 stage with his new, creatively unique track and video SETTING THE SCENE, taken from his upcoming album, BLACKCURRENT JAZZ 3 In the exciting countdown to Funky DL’s newly announced and eagerly awaited ‘Blackcurrent Jazz 3’ album, expected June the 29th 2018, DL drops some brand new…
The Doctor’s Orders Presents: The World’s Greatest DJ – Jazzy Jeff @ Hangar, London, UK (27th April)
Back in London for a rare set is ‘The World’s Greatest DJ’ Jazzy Jeff brought to you by The Doctor’s Orders 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 country with…
Mic Crenshaw – Earthbound (Music Video) + Earthbound (Album/iTunes/Spotify)
Chicago-born, Portland-bred poet and emcee Mic Crenshaw presents the music video for the title track and lead single off his new album, EARTHBOUND, featuring guest appearances from Arietta Ward, Klavical, Psl, Jah Robinsun and Jana Crenshaw The video was directed by Crenshaw and Elijah Hasan. Mic’s previous projects include ‘Obvious‘ and ‘Superheroes‘ featuring Dead Prez. Mic…
Don Def ft. DJ Slipwax – Boston Chronicle (Music Video)
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…
Droppin’ Science Show Autumn/Winter 2016 ❄️Native Tongues Special❄️ (Free Download)
The freshest soulful Hip Hop around, mixed & hosted by DMC champion DJ’s Matman & Daredevil Featuring new music from the likes of: A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Common, Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Busta Rhymes, The Roots, Anderson Paak, Danny Brown, Pete Rock, Diamond D, Tall Black Guy, Lewis Parker, The Game, Sean Price,…
Funky DL – The Jazz Lounge (Album/Audio)
After emerging into the Hip Hop game with his debut album ‘Classic Was The Day’ back in 1997, Funky DL has gone on to become one of the UK’s most prolific artists. With a legendary status touring Japan as a master of Jazz and Hip Hop, DL has independently released a slew of solid albums…
Funky DL – Autonomic (Audio/Free Download)
After emerging into the Hip Hop game with his debut album ‘Classic Was The Day’ back in 1997, Funky DL has gone on to become one of the UK’s most prolific artists. With a legendary status touring Japan as a master of Jazz and Hip Hop, DL has independently released a slew of solid albums…
FONG-SAI-U – TRY ME (Audio)
Washington D.C.-bred, California-based rapper/producer Fong-Sai-U presents ‘Try Me’, the first single from his forthcoming EP ‘Blood On My Lawn’. Fong’s ‘Ballads Of A Massacre’ album featured the late Guru of Gang Starr, ‘Dice Raw and Res’, and received a Twitter shoutout from TDE head Top Dawg (read tweet). Videos have been dropped for BOAM singles…
Droppin’ Science Show March/April 2016 (ft. Matman & Daredevil/Free Download)
Multi-award winning London-based DJ’s Matman & Daredevil bring you the freshest new underground Hip Hop sounds around, we dig deep so you don’t have to! Featuring 100 minutes of new heat from Kendrick Lamar, The Roots, Kanye, Action Bronson, Joey Bada$$, Jay Prince, J Dilla, DJ Premier, Murs, Stalley, Royce Da 5’9″, Anderson Paak, AG,…
Fong-Sai-U – The Last Ronin (Album)
Washington D.C.-bred, California-based rapper/producer Fong-Sai-U presents ‘The Last Ronin’, his new album featuring Prodigal Sunn, Coop Deville and Quincy Banks. Fong’s last album was ‘Ballads Of A Massacre’, featuring the late Guru of Gang Starr, Dice Raw and Res. Videos have been dropped for BOAM singles ‘Jack Sparrow’ (watch) and ‘Bad Guy’ (watch). An underground…
Beatyov – Refugee (Prod. by Vernon D. Hill/Music Video)
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…
FONG-SAI-U ft. PRODIGAL SUNN – ENOUGH (Audio)
Washington D.C.-bred, California-based rapper/producer Fong-Sai-U presents ‘Enough’, the new self-produced single featuring Wu-Tang affiliate Prodigal Sunn, which will appear on ‘The Last Ronin’, his forthcoming album dropping October 20th on Soulspazm. ‘Enough’ comes on the heels of the release of his last single ‘Time’s Up’ (listen). Fong’s last album was ‘Ballads Of A Massacre‘, featuring…