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Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Music | 7 June 2024

UD Selects: RAYE ‘Genesis’ x Flames Collective

If you listen to RAYE’s epic new single, ‘Genesis’, you might just hear some voices you’re familiar with – it’s our very own Flames Collective on backing vocals!

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Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 6 June 2024

Introducing… TayoLoxs

From creating nostalgia-driven retro beats to going viral on TikTok, TayoLoxs speaks with UD about growing his musical inspiration from nature, the meaning behind his illusive pseudonym, and that addictive 909 snare found in old school funk…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Music | 3 June 2024

UD Low Down: UD x PPL Showcase @ DUST, Brighton

UD partnered with PPL to bring the best in new Black music to the showcasing stage. Elsa Monteith reports back from DUST in Brighton…

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Artists, Featured, Music | 31 May 2024

UD Selects: May 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 May. Starring dialE, edbl, Superlative, Ella More, MRCY, Amie Blu, Brother Zulu, Ben DSP, Neyman, Casanova, Micofcourse, Baobei &. DEJA…

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Artists, Level 4, Music, Talent House | 30 May 2024

UD Low Down: Level 4 Showcase @ Talent House

Tumi Mary Ogundamisi had a front row seat at UD’s Level 4 Showcase, where the class of 2023/24 gave us performances to remember…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Flames Collective, Music | 28 May 2024

UD Low Down: Raye x Flames @ BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend

Flames Collective joined RAYE for her epic headline performance at the 2024 BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend. Vocalist Orobosa Okundia-Best takes us behind the scenes…

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Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 20 May 2024

Introducing… Skee

Skee, a rapper well-equipped with a love for live music, and the ability to artfully capture the meeting of genres. Speaking with UD about his vibrant history of collaboration and music-filled childhood, Skee shares what’s to come next from one of South London’s finest emerging rappers…  

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Artists, Music | 20 May 2024

Guest Blog: Grind & Ghost Records Present The Watchlist Vol.1

Celebrating the release of their latest project, The Watchlist Volume one, Ayo Peters and Cameron Dankwa, of Grind And Ghost Records break proceedings down in this guest blog…

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Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Music | 16 May 2024

Flames Collective drop ‘Stay’ video

We’re pleased to reveal the lyric video for ‘Stay’, the new single from Flames Collective that’s out now on all good platforms for your listening pleasure…

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Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 14 May 2024

Members Club: Tee Peters

With our new Elevator Membership Programme underway, it’s time to meet the community. First up in our new Members Club series, UD gets to know Tee Peters, an artist and programme producer…

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Artists, Music | 30 April 2024

UD Selects: April 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 April. Starring Jaz Karis, Mahalia, Interplanetary Criminal, Blanco, SAHRA, Reek0, MaxRP, R.A.E, The Mouse Outfit, AyiTe, Metrodome, Barney Artist, Miles Singleton, Eliza Rose, Peaky Beats, Yaz León & kwn…

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Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 30 April 2024

Introducing… Olympia Vitalis

As an emerging artist well-respected in her scene, Olympia Vitalis speaks with UD about Gospel origins, mixed heritage, and the reasons why she doesn’t write love songs… 

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Artists, Events, Featured, Music, What's On | 26 April 2024

What’s On… UD Live powered by PPL @ The Great Escape 2024

We’re excited to be back in Brighton for The Great Escape on Thursday May 16th at DUST. Hear the best in new music from our Incubator 2024 crew – Skye, Charlotte Dowsson, Skee, Izzy Withers, Olympia Vitalis, J2, Zuko Rosemeid, Allyson & Maraché – at the UD Live showcase, powered by PPL…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Flames Collective, Music, What's On | 15 April 2024

What’s On… Flames Collective, 18th April @ The 02

If you’re looking for a motive, why not join us on Thursday for a free Flames Collective performance, celebrating the opening of the brand new Chopstix Store in the Entertainment District at The O2…

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Artists, Flames Collective, Music, Talent House | 5 April 2024

‘Stay’ The New Single from Flames Collective out now!

Flames Collective return with ‘Stay’, the second single from their forthcoming EP. Written by Flames Collective and produced by Stevie Beatz & musical director, Andy Gilbert, ‘Stay’ was born out of a UD writing camp in 2022…

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Artists, Featured, Music, Talent House | 4 April 2024

Meet The Incubator Programme Class of 2024

UD proudly presents the Incubator 2024 cohort. With over 100 applicants, it’s time to meet the 10 exceptional artists who will embark on this six-month talent and career development opportunity. Say hello to Allyson, Izzy Withers, J2, MARACHÉ, Olympia Vitalis, Skee, TayoLoxs, Skye, Zuko Rosemeid & Charlotte Dowsson… 

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