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Artists, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 18 September 2023

Introducing… Arinola

If you’re looking for a slice of UK rave nostalgia, look no further – Arinola has got you covered. Hailing from North West London, the 20 year old multi-talent – she’s a producer, singer/songwriter and pianist – is aiding the resurgence of UK funky, jungle & drum and bass, as well as tapping into Amapiano and House to provide the perfect backdrop for her celestial R&B vocals…

Artists, Events, Music, Talent House, What's On | 14 September 2023

UD Presents… Open Mic 12th October @ Talent House

On the 12th October @ Talent House, UD presents… Open Mic! 3 Sugar House Lane, E15 2QS. Free entry! 6.30-10pm. 18+ event (ID may be required)…

Artists, Events, Music, What's On | 14 September 2023

What’s On… UD Music: DJ Collective x Emerge East

If you’re looking for a motive this Saturday 16th September, head to Barking Riverside for Emerge East and the right kinda riddims, courtesy of DJ’s Y3KMish, Saiming & DJ XHNWAV…

Artists, Events, Music, What's On | 14 September 2023

UD Low Down: YouTube & Google launch Union Black: Sounds Of A Nation

YouTube and Google have announced the launch of UNION BLACK: Sounds Of A Nation. A new multi-platform online exhibition that celebrates the history and impact that Black British music has had on the UK and beyond. Led by acclaimed British broadcaster, music champion and Union Black ambassador Trevor Nelson (MBE), Chris Kelly went to the launch event to get the low down…

Artists, Music | 8 September 2023

Opinion: UD celebrate Ezra Collective’s Mercury Music Prize win!

Ezra Collective’s victory at last night’s Mercury Music Prize was an incredibly special moment, not just for the jazz genre and the brilliantly talented musicians whose hard work and persistence over the years was recognised and rewarded; but for the many, many youth and community organisations up and down the country…

Artists, Events, Featured, Music, What's On | 5 September 2023

UD Low Down: Open Mic x V&A x GUAP

For one night only, UD Open Mic moved to the V&A with our friends at GUAP for another epic Friday Late on August 25th, as part of a season of events and displays marking the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush. Check the gallery and highlights here…

Artists, Featured, Music, Talent House | 31 August 2023

UD Live Room Sessions 2: AE

The second video in our new series, UD Live Room Sessions, it’s time to meet AE as they step up to perform ‘Tell Me’…

Artists, Featured, Music | 30 August 2023

UD Selects: August Mixtape

Bringing you a pick of the month’s best releases, Maria Hanlon presents 10 tunes that have hit her decks – and got a reload – in August. Starring VC Pines, Bakar, Summer-Pearl, Liam Bailey, MANIK MC, Eliza Imperilee, Denyah, AJRadico, Junior Simba, Pixie Cola, Rio Rainz, Finn Foxell, Casnova, KAM-BU, Bawo, Lucy Tun & Star.One…

Artists, Events, Featured, Music, What's On | 29 August 2023

UD Low Down: Cloud X Festival @ Beckenham Palace Park, 20/08

Don’t know about Cloud X Festival? London’s leading independent festival for lovers of R&B, soul and alt-rap, this might be the perfect day festival for you. Nayana AB & Saadiq T headed down to Beckenham Palace Park on Sunday for the third Cloud X festival – and a vibe check…

Artists, Featured, Music, What's On | 24 August 2023

What’s On… 8 Bar: The Evolution of Grime

New to BBC4, BBC3 and iPlayer this week is a stunning documentary directed by seminal photographer, Ewen Spencer. 8 Bar: The Evolution of Grime provides 89 mins of subculture glory and includes commentary from scene stalwarts Kano, Ghetts, Wretch 32, Jammer, Lethal Bizzle, Slimzee, Geeneus, Devlin and UD’s own, Chantelle Fiddy…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 22 August 2023

Introducing… ESTHER DURIN

Maria Hanlon sat down with Esther Durin at the Talent House to chat about her music career so far, from church to working on cuts with Headie One, doing BV’s for Stormzy, time spent at UD, and that all important advice for up and coming artists…

Artists, Events, Featured, Music, What's On | 10 August 2023

What’s On… UD Open Mic x V&A x GUAP

UD Open Mic is moving to the V&A for one night only! As part of a season of events and displays marking the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush, our friends at GUAP are taking over the V&A, South Kensington, for another epic Friday Late on August 25th…

Artists, Events, Featured, Music, Talent House | 8 August 2023

UD Low Down: Open Mic @ Talent House, 06/07

Throwing it back to the first week of July and UD’s Open Mic, showcasing new and up-coming talent with a penchant for all things Black music. Hosted by our very own star on the rise, Nayana AB, it’s the perfect way to start the month – with a vibe. Delve into a gallery of highs, courtesy of our resident Open Mic photographer Saadiq T…

Artists, Events, Featured, Music, Talent House | 8 August 2023

Win… £125 Talent House voucher!

Need studio time? Looking to use a top spec live room? Want to invest in a membership and use our co-working space? All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning £125 to spend at Talent House is to complete our lovely survey…

Artists, Featured, Music, Talent House | 4 August 2023

UD Live Room Sessions 1: Chrissy Day

UD Live Room Sessions is a new series, cinematically shot at Talent House, spotlighting both our new HQ and the new artists you need on your radar. Kicking things off we have Chrissy Day, who draws from the alt R&B school, offering up a contemporary blueprint for versatile melodies, vocals and songwriting techniques…

Artists, Events, Featured, Music, What's On | 1 August 2023

What’s On… UD Music: DJ Collective x Emerge East

If you’re looking for a motive on Saturday 5th August, why not go and check out the UD Music: DJ Collective at Emerge East, Barking Riverside’s community festival celebrating creativity and nature. Starring DJXHNWAV, Black Magic Woman, Mimi Rich, DJ AY & Saiming…