NEWS: UD MUSIC X JOE BLACK

Looking to grow our commercial catalogue, Urban Development partnered with Bucks Music Group last year, allowing us to build a publishing catalogue and more. One of our first signings to be announced, Joe Black, a rapper who can already boast tens of thousands of mixtape downloads, has unveiled his intentions... Full story

VIDEO: Naughtyboy + Sam Smith 1Xtra Live Lounge

When we're not giving away free studio time or developing our own acts, UD are fortunate enough to see a line of stars coming through our HQ in Stratford, east London. A recent highlight in our books, Naughty Boy and Sam Smith could be heard rehearsing with The Team, our resident band and production outfit, in preparation for a BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge session... Full story

GUEST BLOG: #PlayMe: 10 SoundCloud Highs

So the sun (probably) ain't shining and the weekend seems like a longggg way away. Your daily grind bores you, the pay cheque is bordering on abysmal and your dreams of lazy days on a beach many. Well you can't have it all homes, but he who giveth shall receive. This here Tuesday morning allow our ear-wax-melting playlist of tunes to lighten your load… Full story

VIDEO: Teddy Music - Gravity [Feat. C4]

If we're being totally honest, Teddy Music is the grime scene saviour right now. He's producing for almost every artist in the scene right now as well as working on his own projects.

His latest single Gravity is a brilliant track which features Birmingham's brightest star C4. The official video is viewable above and is most definitely different from most grime video. We're loving the creativity here.

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AUDIO: Josh Kumra - Good Things Come To Those Who Don't Wait [Album Sampler]

It's been a long time since we first heard of this guy on Wretch 32's number one single Don't Go, but Swindon born singer/songwriter Josh Kumra finally releases his debut album Good Things Come To Those Who Don't Wait this week!

The brilliant debut features the singles Helicopters & Planes and Waiting For You. Thanks to this awesome little video, you can preview the album before you part with your hard earned money. Although, we strongly recommend you do.

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