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Artists, Events, Featured, Music, What's On | 9 November 2023

What’s On… FORE The Culture Cypher + Clash @ Peckham Audio, 16/11

Who said Grime is dead? Join FORE for a night of clashes and cyphers at Peckham Audio on 16th November. As an event partner, we’re pleased to announce that the lucky clash winner will also receive a #FreeYard recording session at UD’s studios and more…

Artists, Events, Music, What's On | 9 November 2023

UD Low Down: The Live Supply @ NT’s Loft

If you want to tap into the sounds of the underground music scene, The Live Supply is the place to do it. Run by alternative rap artist Saiming and R&B/soul artist Soriah, they successfully put on their 6th edition on the 26th of October at Nt’s loft. Nayana.AB gives us the low down…

Artists, Events, Featured, Flames Collective | 2 November 2023

UD Low Down: LCF East Bank Opening x Flames Collective x Kojey Radical

Flames Collective’s Baaba gives us her account of the official opening of London College of Fashion’s new campus on East Bank, where guests were welcomed by a performance from Kojey Radical, alongside a 60 strong choir that included Flames Collective and a standout solo from Angel…

Artists, Flames Collective, Music, Talent House | 2 November 2023

UD Live Room Sessions 4: Angel

The fourth video in our new series, UD Live Room Sessions, it’s time to meet Flames Collective member, Angel, as she steps up to perform ‘Jealous’ by Labrinth…

Artists, Interviews, Music, What's On | 2 November 2023

Introducing… Monster Florence

Maria Hanlon caught up with Alex Osiris, one of the vocalists from alternative Hip-Hop group Monster Florence, earlier in the year, just before the band set off to support Professor Green on his UK tour. Find out more about band life in this interview…

Artists, Music | 31 October 2023

UD Selects: October 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 October. Starring Lucy Tun, MANIK MC, Emil, Skepta, Amy Winehouse, Jelani Blackman, IZCO, Reek0, Arinola, JGrrey, George Riley, The Silhouettes Project, Meron T, Kieron Boothe, Nikhil Beats & Debbie…

Artists, Interviews, Music, Talent House, What's On | 30 October 2023

Introducing… Dan Dannah

Born and raised in London, with ties to both the west and east, Dan Dannah’s inner city life has been a mixed man bag of hard knocks, learnings, surprises and – thankfully – some memorable musical moments. Meet Dan Dannah…

Artists, Events, Music, Talent House, What's On | 20 October 2023

UD Presents… Open Mic 9th November @ Talent House

On the 9th November @ Talent House UD presents… Open Mic! 3 Sugar House Lane, E15 2QS. Free entry…

Artists, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 19 October 2023

Introducing… Mar!k

Mar!k is an east London-born, Caribbean raised, producer, rapper, singer/songwriter, guitarist and bass player, who likes blending modern genres with elements of freestyle. Having just completed UD’s Incubator Programme, Kat Friar sat down with Mar!k, a real one-to-watch, to find out more…

Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Music | 17 October 2023

UD Selects: Raye ‘My 21st Century Symphony (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)’ + Flames Collective, out now!

We’re super excited to let you know that Raye has released ‘My 21st Century Symphony (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)’, accompanied by The Heritage Orchestra and UD’s 30-piece youth gospel choir The Flames Collective…

Artists, Events, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 16 October 2023

UD Gallery: Open Mic @ Talent House, 12/10

UD’s Open Mic returned to Talent House for the October edition, 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, with DJ XHNWAV on deck duties, jump into a gallery of highs courtesy of photographer Joey Hoang…

Artists, Events, Music | 12 October 2023

UD Low Down: CHILDREN OF ZEUS, FINN FOXELL, BAWO & CASSKIDD @ ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY HALL

On the 28th September, Maria Hanlon headed to Islington Assembly Hall for another epic event from say woah. Starring Children Of Zeus, Finn Foxell, Bawo & Casskidd…

Artists, Events, Music | 5 October 2023

UD Low Down: TRENCH x adidas @ adidas flagship store, London

TRENCH and adidas invited 1001 of their community to celebrate the launch of the next chapter in the Originals story. Nayana.AB was a part of the UD media team on the night and reports back on a night fuelled by grime, three stripes and bass culture…

Artists, Featured, Music, Talent House | 2 October 2023

UD Live Room Sessions 3: Saiming

The third video in our new series, UD Live Room Sessions, it’s time to meet Saiming as he step’s up to perform ‘Chillas’ from his EP The Vibe Supply…

Artists, Featured, Music | 2 October 2023

UD Selects: September 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 September. Starring Cleo Sol, Jorja Smith, J Hus, Eliza Rose, MANIK MC, Mysie, dialE, p-rallel, Douvelle19, Safiyyah, Doov & Ego Ella May…

Artists, Events, Flames Collective, Music | 2 October 2023

UD Low Down… RAYE x Flames Collective @ Royal Albert Hall

All hail the Queen! Following a successful collaboration earlier this year, Raye welcomed the Flames Collective as the gospel choir for her much anticipated (and sold-out) performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Flames vocalist, Nayana.AB, gives us a run down of the night…