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EXCLUSIVE: Josef Green feat Leon Jean-Marie & Black The Ripper 'Fade To Black' (Dexplicit remix)
Submitted by Fusion on 7.11pm, Tue 2nd Mar 2010
The orignial version got the R&B massive open last year and featured Josef Green and Leon Jean-Marie sharing vocal duties. Never one to rest on his laurels, rising star Josef Green is back with a bigger and badder refix.
'Fade To Black'gets the 2010 treatment, courtesy of super producer Dexplicit (of 'POW!' fame) and lyrical titan Black The Ripper. We think it's a banger. Let us know how you rate this one. Get voting now.
East Ham’s favourite son has been the talk of the town, ever since he graced the masses with his genre-blurring debut ‘Home Sweet Home’ in 2005. With Mike Skinner’s endorsement, K-A was streets ahead of the competition; spearheading the grime generation’s invasion into the mainstream, with hits like ‘Brown Eyes’ and ‘Night Night’.
TAKEOVER TV: We go behind the scenes at Tribal Man's video shoot
Submitted by Fusion on 8.40pm, Mon 7th Dec 2009
Nonny Orakwue and the Industry Takeover team meet up with Tribal Man at his shoot for the forthcoming video 'Tribal Skank'. Make sure you catch him when he stops by to headline at Industry Takeover on 10th December 2009 @ Stratford Circus.
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Click here for more info about Industry Takeover The Blitz.
COMPETITION: It's Hammer time! Get your 'mic check' on and win big!
Submitted by Fusion on 10.52pm, Thu 26th Nov 2009
Industry Takeover is putting our weight behind our boy Hammer. Get involved in a competition to be part of Hammer's new single 'Mic Check' and video release. Watch the clip to find out more.
Lucky winners will get...
REVIEW: Industry Takeover Pt 2: Launch Party, Oct 8th
Submitted by Fusion on 2.44pm, Mon 12th Oct 2009
Stratford Circus played host to the launch party of Urban Development’s Industry Takeover Pt 2 on Thursday, October 8th. London’s homegrown stars and rising talent were lined up for the night’s entertainment. Guests from all walks made their way up the red carpet and into one of the East London’s growing municipal venues. The foyer filled; there was an air of excitement, as the room resounded with chitchat, until the doors to Circus 2 were finally opened.
MUSIC: Slickmouth 'I Made It'
Submitted by Fusion on 8.15pm, Thu 8th Oct 2009
Slickmouth jumps on this horn-laden masterpiece for a victory lap that would make Jigga proud.
2:46 minutes (3.83 MB)
MUSIC: Slickmouth 'Universal Soul Music'
Submitted by Fusion on 8.21pm, Sat 3rd Oct 2009
Slickmouth spreads love the b-boy way on this ode to the real hip hop. Whether you're an indie kid, skateboarder, biker, nerd or rap grimey, the message behind 'Universal Soul Music' resonates loud and clear over the ambient groove.
2:37 minutes (3.63 MB)
MUSIC: Slickmouth 'My Hometown (Flashbacks)'
Submitted by Fusion on 8.01pm, Fri 2nd Oct 2009
This organ-driven trip down memory lane takes listners on a journey through Slickmouth's nomadic youth. The bittersweet tales finds a travelling man well versed in life's trials and tribulations.
3:37 minutes (3.32 MB)
MINISTER OF SOUND: MP Shaun Woodward politicks about education, Olympic ambition and why music matters
Submitted by Fusion on 11.02am, Mon 7th Sep 2009
Shaun Woodward MP is a leading figure in Gordon Brown's cabinet. The secretary for Northern Ireland, and former Culture Minister, visited Team UD on September 3rd and gave an exclusive interview to TheUpDown. Check out the Q&A for an insight into his own humble roots, his passion for creativity and
why he believes that education is the key to success.
