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Artists, Events, Featured, Guide, Interviews, IT2023, Music, Talent House, What's On | 18 April 2023

#IT2023 THE A&R REALITY CHECK: WHAT DOES ARTIST SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN 2023?

The start of a jam packed #IT2023 week beamed ahead as UD’s Industry Takeover kicked off on the Monday, with a panel discussing what artist success looks like in 2023. Starring host Benjamin Turner, Benson Udia, Joy Warmann, Preye Crooks, Davina Merchant & Theo Oliver. Kat Friar reports…

Artists, Events, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 17 April 2023

UD Low Down: Open Mic x Complex UK @ Talent House #IT2023

Switching things up for Industry Takeover 2023, Open Mic, hosted by UD’s very own Nayana, was powered by Complex UK, who will soon be supporting some of their favourite artists on the come-up editorially. Tumi, Callum Jaye, Hillarynx, Zuko Rosemeid, Valerie Njenga, Allyson, YESHA, David GotSound, Chrissy Day, Mar!k, J2, D Wills, Ashley Tragic, BsMnT J, MALAIKA, Humble Shaun, ESTHER DURIN and many more took to the Talent House stage. Maria Hanlon reports…

Events, Featured, Music, What's On | 13 April 2023

UD Low Down – Dance Your Way Home: A Journey Through the Dancefloor, Book Launch, Spiritland

Jojo Jones went down to the launch of Emma Warren’s new publication, Dance Your Way Home: A Journey Through the Dancefloor, a book covering the social history of global dancefloors. For the launch event in March, Emma Warren appeared in conversation with Fitzroy “Da Buzzboy” Facey (Soul Survivors Magazine) and Marsha Marshmello (NTS) hosted by Haseeb Iqbal (Worldwide FM) at Spiritland Kings Cross…

Artists, Events, Featured, Music | 6 April 2023

UD Low Down: LOYLE CARNER @ OVO Arena Wembley

On the 16th March, Maria Hanlon joined the masses for BRIT nominee Loyle Carner’s much hyped Wembley show. Bringing old cuts and new album tracks to the big stage, expect zero disappointment…

Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 28 March 2023

DOWNLOAD THE #IT2023 PROGRAMME!

Read or download the full Industry Takeover 2023 Programme…

Artists, Events, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 28 March 2023

#IT2023 GUAP NEXT LINE-UP!

Ahead of GUAP Next, a curated live event featuring some of GUAP’s favourite emerging artists from London, UD meet the line-up…

Events, Interviews, Long Read, Music, Talent House, What's On | 26 March 2023

Long Read: In Conversation with Chris Cooke

UD’s new Talent House and the Industry Takeover series are connecting artists with the knowledge they need to succeed. Ahead of our week-long series of events for #IT2023, we chat to our regular go-to host, CMU founder, Chris Cooke…

Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 17 March 2023

UD REVEALS INDUSTRY TAKEOVER 2023 LINE-UP

0207 Def Jam, Music Against Racism, Rio Ferdinand Foundation, PPL, BBC’s Chi Chi Izundu, Elijah, Ray BLK and more to take part in the week-long programme

Artists, Events, Featured, Interviews, Talent House, What's On | 14 March 2023

Introducing… TSB

Meet TSB who sits at the top table of UK producers, having established himself as the first port of call for artists with a story to tell: collaborations under his belt include Stormzy, Knucks, Headie One, J Hus, Dave, Buju, Craig David, Bree Runway and AJ Tracey. UD writer Kat Friar caught up with TSB ahead of his sold-out Industry Takeover Masterclass…

Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 13 March 2023

Industry Takeover Update

Industry Takeover 2023 #IT2023 March 27th – April 2nd. 1 House. 7 Days. Are you ready to Takeover? Starring 0207 Def Jam, The Rio Ferdinand Foundation, Warner, Music Against Racism, TSB, The Flight Club, PRS, PPL, MMF, Finesse Foreva, Spit Game, TikTok, Complex UK, Open Mic, TRENCH, GUAP, Athian Akec x Nadine White & Orii Jam, with more to be announced…

Joseph 'JP' Patterson (Founder, TRENCH Magazine)

Events, Interviews, Talent House, What's On | 10 March 2023

UD x Joseph ‘JP’ Patterson x Polymer Zine

Ahead of Industry Takeover 2023, we revisit TRENCH founder Joseph ‘JP’ Patterson’s interview, talking grime, church, ChockABlock, MTV’s The Wrap-Up, Complex UK, TRENCH and how raving opened doors (and his eyes!) to a career in music with Polymer Zine…

Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 9 March 2023

UD Low Down: Open Mic @ Talent House, 02/03

It’s the first week of the month, when UD holds its Open Mic, showcasing new and up-coming talent. Hosted by our very own star on the rise, Nayana, it’s the perfect way to start the month – with a vibe. Starring Aaron P’Reach, Swaggalyricalassassin, Chayz3r, Jsmine Sophia, Ayomide Ukpong, Kadi, Quinn, Krys, Briz, Asriel, KayzTheGreat, BsMnT J, Kesensa, JAHMALE, Meridian, Malaika, Augustus, Yesha, Chowerman & Velli, Tim Duzit and KHAOS KHAYY R, Kat Friar reports from Talent House…

Artists, Events, Featured, Interviews, Music, What's On | 7 March 2023

Introducing… Tyson

Maria Hanlon caught up with rising star TYSON ahead of her show at the Barbican on International Women’s Day to find out more about her recent releases, Ladies Music Pub and her advice for women starting out in the music industry…

Artists, Events, Featured, Interviews, Music, Talent House, What's On | 6 March 2023

Introducing… Orii Jam

UD invited the Orii Jam crew to Takeover the Talent House studios for a three-day-long writing camp. Kat Friar went behind the scenes for a vibe check and caught up with Orii Jam founder, Fred aka Neue Grafik, host Germane and the artists, on all things Orii, music and UD…

Events, Featured, Guide, Interviews, Long Read, Talent House, What's On | 2 March 2023

The long-read: Who are PPL & how do I get paid?

Ahead of Industry Takeover 2023, we revisit one of our most read features, as Chantelle Fiddy goes head-to-head with our event supporter, PPL, in an exclusive long-read, packed with essential information for record label owners, performers, managers and creators…

Events, Featured, Music, Talent House | 28 February 2023

UD Lowdown: Kevin Christian-Blair 005 @ Talent House

On Wednesday 22nd February, A&R Director Kevin Christian-Blair joined us at Talent House to deliver the fifth Masterclass, hosted by UD member, Saffah. Maria Hanlon covers the words of wisdom shared by Kevin throughout the evening…