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Artists, Events, Featured, Interviews, IT2023, Talent House | 7 June 2023

#IT2023 The Friday Takeover powered by The Rio Ferdinand Foundation (RFF) x Warner x Music Against Racism (MAR) Part 1 The Journey Of A Song

Day 5 of Industry Takeover was powered by the Rio Ferdinand Foundation, in collaboration with Warner UK and Music Against Racism. To kick things off, A&R and marketing experts from Atlantic Records delivered a workshop, taking us through the journey of a song. Kat Friar reports…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 5 June 2023

Introducing… Chrissy Day

South London raised alt R&B creative, Chrissy Day, is the blueprint for versatile melodies, vocals and songwriting techniques. Of Jamaican, Egyptian and Ethiopian heritage, Chrissy strives to incorporate all aspects of her culture into her music, image and brand. Kat Friar finds out more…

Artists, Events, Featured, Interviews, IT2023, Talent House | 3 May 2023

#IT2023 0207 Def Jam: In Conversation with Alex & Alec Boateng

The second #IT2023 event of Monday saw Chi Chi Izundu (BBC) speak to twin brothers and Co-Presidents, Alex & Alec Boateng about their label, 0207 Def Jam. Kat Friar reports…

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…

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, 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…

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, 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, Interviews | 14 February 2023

UD Selects: Why we’re fans of… Nasir Mazhar & Fantastic Toiles

Last week, Alex Frydas caught up with designer, maker and socialist, Nasir Mazhar, following the Fantastic Toiles boutique’s first drop of the year in Lewisham. They spoke about his journey in the fashion industry, collaborations, and how his political views have affected his work…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 7 February 2023

Introducing… Saiming

All hail one of our favourite new artists! Kat Friar met with Saiming, one of UD’s current Incubator cohort, to talk sound, UD Open Mic, Da Community, Live Supply events, influences, 2023 and a whole lot more…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music | 26 January 2023

Introducing… VC Pines

Maria Hanlon caught up with alternative soul artist, VC Pines, ahead of his new release, the hypnotic groove-infused cut ‘Running’. The pair also chatted about his New Year’s resolutions, creative process, temporal lobe epilepsy, fashion, upcoming plans and advice for artists starting out…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 12 January 2023

Introducing… NuAloe

Having wowed the crowd at UD’s Open Mic – both at Talent House and Village Underground, for our one-away epic collaboration with Timberland – Kat Friar sat down with NuAloe to discuss the Greek alphabet, plants, intersectionality, musical creation and more…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Level 4, Music, Talent House | 10 January 2023

Introducing… Digital Mozart

Maria Hanlon caught up with producer, DJ, designer and UD alumnus, Digital Mozart, on his inspiration, his recent achievements, Talent House and future plans…

Artists, Events, Featured, Interviews, Talent House, What's On | 3 January 2023

Introducing… Blue Lab Beats

Maria Hanlon chatted to the Grammy Award winning jazztronica duo, Blue Lab Beats, ahead of their UD Masterclass in January, about their album, Motherland Journey, which artists are on their radar and what their advice for up and coming musicians would be…