The harmonious presentation of various kinds of top-notch Urban and Hip-Hop music makes UbuntuFM Hip-Hop the radio to fall in love with. There's are lots to talk about the style, musical approach and other elements related to #HipHop hit music and UbuntuFM Hip-Hop just brings those great songs to their listeners in a very engaging manner.

Lartist On The Mix is a weekly syndicated #HipHop jam broadcasted on UbuntuFM Hip-Hop Radio. Boom Bap, French Indie and International Hip-Hop sound from new artists & throwbacks. Syndicated show FRI 9PM CET (11PM EST)

Ronshamix Boom Bap Show with DJ Ronsha & G-Zon. Hip-Hop and Rap straight outta Paris. Every Tuesday 9PM CET (11PM EST)

Discussing the intricate craftsmanship of "Learn From Pain," Squintz wanted to take a more enlightened approach to Grime - a sound that highlights spiritual growth. The three previous projects tackled the ebb-and-flow of inner city life, the good and the bad., “Learn From Pain” is more about overcoming that past adversity and building a brighter future. It’s a message of hope, because if Squintz can do it, then so can you.

"For The Playback" by TruWerdz is about his commitment to creating music that truly resonates with listeners. He emphasizes the importance of making songs that people will want to listen to over and over again, ensuring they leave a lasting impact. The song highlights his dedication to his craft and his desire to connect with his audience on a deeper level.

Conscious music is too few and far in between in these day of bling and glam. "Believe" is exemplary in terms of education, positivity, and peace. It shows to audiences that mathematics, science, and education can be just as entertaining as anything else.

UbuntuFM interviews Swiss rapper, The Disciple, on his single, 'Metaphysical Disorder', his forthcoming album, and his views on Afrocentric issues.

Music is the language of the soul and from the inception of time, music has served the interconnectivity of humanity with their internal and external environments. And constantly, we are reminded of the defiance that music shows to the evident barriers of language and clime. 'C'est fou' is testifying to the universal principle of #Rap music.

The Catalan band Hip Horns Brass Collective has just released their new album "KREWE". Undoubtedly, one of the most original and groundbreaking debut albums in the Catalan and Spanish music scene. Hip Horns Brass Collective's debut unleashes a powerful sound that combines the sonic roots of New Orleans with the raw essence of hip-hop.

Northside KUISi is a concept album narrated by news reporters from a distant future who speak an ancient, futuristic creole language made up of Lengua-Palenkera, Anishinaabemowin, Spanish and English. It’s a carefully-woven song cycle of 12 songs with an extra seven hidden compositions. Prophetic words from the future.

‘Money Talk’ lyrically addresses the manner in which the elevation of capitalism and the drive to make money shapes our values. It is reminiscent of Tarrus Riley’s ‘Simple Blessings’ – calling the attention of listeners to the course which everyone has considered default behaviour.

Supreme Boom Bap hosted by DJ Jive Supreme is a weekly syndicated #HipHop jam broadcasted on UbuntuFM Hip-Hop Radio. Traditional Hip-Hop sound from new artists & throwbacks. Syndicated radio show MON - THU 8 PM CET (10PM EST)

MELI PEREA presents "LODO", a transformative theme, a song that encourages the construction of our own paths, evoking a creative and strong intention, freeing ourselves from the power we have given to the words of others about our own path. In this new work, Meli has once again collaborated with Ancestral Beats, blending rhythms such as mapalé, Cuban bembé, and turreo.

RootWords is an independent rap artist born in the United States to Zambian parents. He lives in Switzerland from where he reaches out to an audience of listeners with his rap music. In 2016, RootWords released the EP "Inappropriate Behaviour" featuring the track, 'My Identity' which got a review on the UbuntuFM Hip-Hop website. UbuntuFM's Ikenna Okeh reached out to RootWords for this exclusive.

Smokingsforcoolpeople's ‘Damian’ is a meeting point of the old and the new, a subtle reminder that the old does not belong in the past and that the present rests on the foundations of the old. The twelve-track RnB album gives off the vibes of the 80s and 90s in all of its uniqueness, and the listener feels the sounds of a moment in time through which music has traveled. We highly recommend it.

The unstoppable elders of the L'Entourloop collective, King James and Sir Johnny are proud to present their long-awaited third and new album “La clarté dans la confusion” ("Clarity in Confusion"). The 20 tracks of this new album are the result of a meticulous production process, CARE and PASSION being the keywords. When you start listening to this album, you won't stop till you drop!

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South East London native, Teddy Reiss is a rapper and producer with a refreshing approach to his music, focusing on empowering lyricism with a soulful vibe. He developed his style whilst constructing workshops and custom rap songs for corporate events. In 2019 he began his rap career shortly after receiving the ACE Scholarship at the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM).

Just as a painter uses pigments as his medium to capture a worldly essence, KSsense employs the celebration of a woman’s body in capturing aspects of our tangible and intangible world. KSsense divides the themes of this album. With sexuality and boy positivity, the significance of the individual is catered to. With colorism, racism, and identity, social issues, the collective is addressed. 

Ugoccie releases 'Man on Fire', a song off her EP, 'A Piece of Me'. Ugoccie’s ‘Man on Fire’ comes as something fresh and refreshing – completely out of the box. Most striking is the realisation that the song kicks off with the narration of a story – storytelling being a vital quality of a traditional entertainer. This attribute of the song makes listening to ‘Man on Fire’ a serious business.

In Sitka, Alaska, musician, and artist Nicholas Galanin creates music as Ya Tseen. Imbued in his new record, and across all of his creative output, is a conscious effort to shift the narrative away from painful histories of Indigenous peoples. "Indian Yard" humanizes Indigenous experience in the world in a society that has historically dehumanized us.

This new album is a concentration of energy and sincerity, a beacon to the illusions and lies perpetrated by man, and it is on the stage that ROOTWORDS intends to proclaim his vision of the world, by spontaneous communication that is alive and rich in vibrations.

Hypocrisy Is the Greatest Luxury is the debut album by alternative hip hop crew The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, released in 1992. Hypocrisy Is the Greatest Luxury was met with critical acclaim. 30 years after its inception the album is still relevant and fresh.

Renowned producer ​Wax Tailor has released his album ​The Shadow Of Their Suns on the 8th of January 2021 via ​Lab'oratoire. ​With 6 studio albums and more than 800 concerts in 60 countries and numerous awards, ​Wax Tailor is recognized as one of the main ambassadors of the electro-hip hop international scene. A must-see and hear for any serious music aficionado.

Actor, musician and activist Riz Ahmed has never been afraid to speak his mind. Whether in the roles he chooses or giving impassioned speeches in parliament, his work is reflective of what is happening in the world today. With the release of his new album, "The Long Goodbye", Riz is releasing a new short film of the same name, as part of a collaboration with WePresent and directed by Aneil Karia.

The Disconnect is about this creation, this plan, called life that is given to each of us, and how there are those of us who cannot accept or understand its expression.

An unlikely pair of Africa's best contemporary rappers and music producers come together to make a song which in every right is an anthem for today's African spirit.

Strong A.R.M features Warren J. Gallimore in 'Bet'cha Didn't Know'. Following its commercial release in early 2018, 'Bet'cha Didn't Know' has gained considerable acceptance within the EDM genre, standing out mostly for its elements of Rap and HipHop. 

Independent Haisla hip hop crew Snotty Nose Rez Kids impress with their second full length release of the year. Laid back pulsations coated with masterful doubled up rhymes that first sound brazen and indifferent, but that’s only icing on an impressive 17 tracks of powerful political commentary.

The tasteful sound arrangement, perfectly balanced and varied in rhythm to make for a suitable musical accompaniment to the rap vocals.

Mr Doris and D-Funk join forces with lyricist MysDiggi to bring you 'Cruise Control'. A smooth, funk-laden, lo-fi hip hop number with a humouristic old skool feel.

The composer and producer Tomba is back with his new funk-jazz project Tombajazz. Bassist Tomba has selected well-known musicians from the Munich jazz scene. With his idiosyncratic rap, Kokayi not only makes a political statement but also openly addresses the problem, so that the debate about Black Lives Matter does not remain ineffective.

A very refreshing Hip-Hop 🤝  Reggae hybrid. “‘Babylon Exists’ - the opening track - is a straight shot at the evil and brutality that we feel from the government and police. This song is an anthem stating that evil is real - and until we all can unite and figure out how to truly put an end to it, it’s gonna live on forever. Babylon exists more than ever.

SA_Rifa is a lyricist who has been honing her craft since 2016 while started songwriting at the age of 10. SA_Rifa is a breath of fresh air in the music industry, especially in hip hop. She hopes to catch the attention of listeners with her third single and hopes everyone has something that they take away from it. SA_Rifa is an introverted person who has found her voice as a hip-hop artist.

Soundz of the South (SOS) | 'For Power' | #HipHop #Rap 🇿🇦 | With its accompanying video, this song tells the harsh impact the coronavirus lockdown has on working-class communities in South Africa.

Music encompasses worlds, presents them to the listener and leads them along a sensory experience of its lanes and highways in manners that are soothing and unassuming. ‘I Just Wanna Tell You’ does just this. It’s a world being presented to the listener. It’s not the future, neither is it fantasy. It is the past. Listening to the song brings you face-to-face with flavours of a time that’s rarely remembered, drowned in contemporary artistry.

Following its recent release, Strong A.R.M's 'That's Gangsta' has seen remarkable acceptance amongst music audience. The single has recorded over 50,000 views on YouTube. This review seeks to point out the musical merits of the track. Perhaps you will see the reason for which it's been garnering acceptance this much. 

"Strongulation" strangles the listener into listening to a collection of themes and moods that come straight from the dragon’s mouth, hot and heavy.

As a musician and a Gospel entertainer, I really and truly believe we need to stand up for what we believe in, Kelley says. We need to come together as a country and stop being divided. I write music just to spread a positive message. I don’t believe in doing music with violence. I have the right music that is good for people to help them understand the positive message I’m bringing. I want to continue to write music and continue to sing positive things in reference to anything that is primarily negative. I want to turn those things into something positive if I can.

This EP/Mixtape is a fusion of 80’s #RnB and old school Hip Hop! #SFTC brings you back to the good ole block party days! Guest DJ’s coming through the block party and rocking their set and Monique Nikkole is singing and straight-killing it over their set. This is Hip-Hop lore, people! 

Disintegrate is a vibrant song, all about taking charge and letting go, routed through fearlessness and making up one's mind to live life fully and be creatively free. Lyrically, Alpea goes into battle with himself and is determined to come out victorious. The song combines elements of hip hop & trap.

A new musical satire arrives on the scene. It's all humorous rap lyrics, social sensitization, and everything that comes in between.

Over three years in the making, ZIK ZAK is an African musical odyssey, featuring some of the freshest talents from nine countries on the mother continent. Tying this remarkable range of artists together are German production team ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS, weaving the vocal talents of the African singers into their distinctive “Boom Dub” sound. Drawing on Hip Hop, Dancehall, Roots Reggae, and Soul.

A #HipHop interview album like you never heard before and a conversation between people from different parts of the world - set to music! Available worldwide on August 7, 2018 in a Sony Music distribution. Following an exclusive interview conducted by UbuntuFM's Ikenna Chinedu Okeh with American rapper, Bishop The Overseer, an idea was born, to yield the album, 'The Johannesburg Files'.

Kehinde Oladele Arifayan, also known by his stage name KEYBONE, is a Nigerian independent rap and hip-hop artist whose music journey started at a tender age from writing poems and growing under the influence of a vast wealth of African beats, rhythm, and soul music. Being born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria.

King Mavuthela conducted an interview with a young group of Hip-Hop artists hailing from Mamelodi East in Pretoria, South Africa. The group is popularly known as Military Gang B4B and is a real deal indeed and coming out with their own type of music. The world is in for something exciting!

People say that babies, young kids, are like uncut diamonds, they just need polish. But that is not true.

It is exactly the opposite. We are born near perfect, most of us. It is because of the scratches, the trauma, that is inflicted upon our soul, because of the bad things, bad people, we experience in our lives, the diamond that is our soul becomes blurred, out of focus. 

UbuntuFM meets up with the Ghanaian US-based Rap/HipHop artist in this interview to discuss his single, 'Real' and his creative process. 

Following the release of his music tracks, 'That's Gangsta' and 'Betcha Didn't Know', Strong A.R.M establishes his presence in the EDM genre, more so for his unique brand which is heavily laced with elements of Rap and Hip-Hop. This exclusive interview with Ikenna Okeh of UbuntuFM introduces Strong A.R.M, his style, and his process. 

In this exclusive interview with Ikenna Okeh of UbuntuFM Hip-Hop, Ashman talks about music, his move to Ghana, and the industry of both Ghana and his home country, Nigeria.

UbuntuFM's Ikenna Okeh linked up with US West & East coast rapper Bishop The Overseer.

We were pulled in by the female vocal with the peculiar melodious ring. Rich beat with a solid rhythm. A fine rendering of Hip-Hop treated to a generous touch of Funk and Soul.

In this exclusive interview with SA_Rifa, we talk about her new single, 'Two Eyes', music, and the current state of affairs in South Africa

Damian Marley is the most versatile and prolific of the Marley family. He bridged the gap between conscious Reggae and Hip-Hop/R&B. At a time that both genres were veering off to commercialism, Junior Gong released music that upheld the root of these genres in terms of lyrical content and musical authenticity.