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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…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 20 December 2022

Introducing… Max McKenzie

A rising star, Max McKenzie is your go-to host, some-time comedian, more-time musician and certified bringer of vibes. Kat Friar caught up with Max to talk creativity, his debut release and future world domination…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Level 4, Talent House | 13 December 2022

Introducing… Likkle Jay

Music producer, engineer and UD alumni, Justina Bryce aka Likkle Jay joined us in 2013 where she started her engineering experience at the UD Studio. We discuss her journey and year in music, including working with Stormzy and Chris Brown…

Events, Featured, Interviews, Talent House, What's On | 17 November 2022

Introducing… Elijah

Ahead of Masterclass 001, on Wednesday 23rd November at Talent House, your teacher for the evening, Elijah – artist manager, DJ and writer – gives an insight into his world, work and journey thus far…

Artists, Featured, Interviews | 4 August 2022

HOW TO STEAL MY JOB… J.AR.J (MUSIC PRODUCER)

Maria Hanlon chatted to J.Ar.J, who’s worked with the likes of Jordan Stephens, Yiigaa and Hyphen. The pair cover how he got into producing, adapts to working with different artists and lessons he’s learnt along the way…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Talent House | 19 July 2022

Introducing… DJ Pogo

Taking it back in time – and looking forward – Maria Hanlon caught up with one of UD’s founding fathers and former DMC Champion, DJ Pogo, who flew in from Brazil especially to attend the Talent House launch party…

Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Interviews | 7 June 2022

Introducing… Molly Elizabeth

Maria Hanlon caught up with Molly Elizabeth, after her stunning set at The Great Escape Festival, to talk progression, songwriting, UD, Talent House and the future of music…

Artists, Events, Featured, Interviews | 31 May 2022

Introducing… Kwaku Asante

Kwaku Asante is a storyteller, vividly narrating his journey of self-discovery through music that draws inspiration from neo-soul, R&B, and hip hop. Maria Hanlon caught up with Kwaku for a deep dive into the process behind his songwriting…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music | 30 May 2022

UD Selects: Why we’re fans of… YIIGAA

Maria Hanlon on why we should all be listening to the ‘Southside Songstress’, Yiigaa, and her beautiful genre blending music…

Featured, Interviews, Talent House | 28 March 2022

UD Opinion: A reality check for music education in the 21st century

On March 17th, UD’s Founder and CEO – Pamela McCormick – took part in a Music Education Council seminar to discuss the role and future of National Youth Music Organisations and Centres of advanced Training for Education. The discussion focused on progression, pathways and partnerships within music education and how, from the hip hop collective origins of UD in the late 90s to the soon-to-be-launched Talent House in Stratford, UD is a pivotal player in shaping and changing the face of music education for the better…

Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Interviews | 11 February 2022

Introducing… NAYANA

NAYANA is a young singer songwriter from North London whose talent has been nurtured by her time in UD’s Flames Collective and Incubator programme. Having released multiple original, heartfelt singles and performed at the Camden Assembly (supporting friend and fellow UD member, Molly Elizabeth), Jojo Jones jumped on Zoom to find out more about NAYANA…

Featured, Interviews | 7 January 2022

How to steal my job… Shola Aleje (radio producer)

Jojo Jones sat down with BBC 6 Music Radio producer Shola Aleje over Zoom to talk about getting into radio producing, knowing your worth and staying excited about your job…