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We have great pleasure in announcing the release today of the new “Natsukashii EP” by Belles in Monica, the third such release since our relaunch in April and the second in the crew’s “Lazarus” series.

The 10 tracks include specially re-worked and re-produced “18 Edits”of previous vinyl releases, never before available instrumentals and some exclusive brand new joints, the first from the crew in 15 years.

Journeys are taken to the dark underbelly of inner city drug squalor in “Smoke Filled Rooms”, industry machinations are exposed in “That All U Got?” while the booming production of “Skitzophentic” provides the backdrop for a tirade against generic conformity.

“Venom” attacks multimedia’s clandestine misinformation schemes while the mood is switched in “Hip Hop”, a funked up, sample laden ode to the culture. A soundtrack incorporating tight eclectic beats, turntablism and filmic themes concludes as the final credits roll with “Resistance is Futile”, a bonfire of the vanities in a metaphorical dystopia.

Available to stream and download from the following

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The last couple of months have represented an intensely busy period for us with such a regular release schedule, and is the culmination of over a year’s work in bringing the label out of “cold storage”.

It also completes ‘Phase 1’ of our plans as we set our sights on the future with new roster additions which we will announce in the weeks ahead.

We thank everyone for the support we’ve received in helping us reach this point and look forward to the next chapter

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We are proud to announce our latest release today, the fifth during the months of April & May marking our re-launch this year.

The single by hip hop crew Belles in Monica, “Smoke Filled Rooms” b/w “Skitzophonetic”, was originally released on vinyl 15 years ago. However these brand new “18 Edit” versions with additional production and mastering have never before been available in any format

Already on international rotation, “Smoke Filled  Rooms” mixes electronica, turntablism and South Asian flavas to journey into the dark underbelly of the inner city with rhymes depicting a vision of drug squalor hell, while the booming kicks and soaring strings of “Skitzophonetic” provides the dramatic backdrop for a verbal tirade against generic conformity.  Bonus cut “That All U Got?” invokes the spirit of Ali & Foreman leaving industry machinations slumped in the corner, towel thrown.  The art of storytelling has returned on a release spanning all eras.

Taken from the “Natsukashii EP” out June 7th, the second in their ‘Lazarus’ series following April’s “Y’All in Meltdown EP”. Available to download and stream from a variety of online platforms and stores including Apple, Amazon, Deezer, Soundcloud and Spotify

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We are very proud to present our latest EP release, the second since our recent re-launch in April.

Underground Cartel represents the ultimate in global hip hop, the brainchild of producer Kruze who has assembled an impressive array of highly talented male and female artists from the USA, UK, Europe & Africa for a series of brand new tracks.

Almost unique in its concept it represents the traditional values of unity and co-operation within the international hip hop community.

Stateside there’s coast to coast representation courtesy of Swiss Precise (KBH crew Long Beach), Sacramento’s Crazy Ballhead, Midwest rapper Brandon J Atlas, Boston’s Yukonn MC, Black Market from Virginia, Tone Rome of Baltimore’s Raw Dialect crew and Brooklyn’s female MC Lockness.

London’s Creamo and UK Rapstation host Mr CRF are joined by Zimbabwean Dumi Right, with a heavy European contingent in the form of Madrid’s El Meswy, Beni Blanco from French crew “Originaire du Sud”, German rapper Grizu, Croatia’s Magellano and Dutchman Bleek Wonder.  The Italian scene has double representation in the shape of female lyricist Marya and the late, great Primo Brown from legendary crew Cor Veleno.   

All stand shoulder to shoulder trading bars which move seamlessly through each track and territory.  The result is a fresh, eclectic and extremely rare mix of rhymes, beats and turntablism, essential listening for the global hip hop connoisseur.

Available to stream & download from the following :

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We’re very proud to announce another new release today, the third inside of a month marking our re-launch this year.

Underground Cartel is the brainchild of producer Kruze, designed as a celebration of the traditions of global hip hop culture & unity, and features male & female artists from the USA, UK, Europe & Africa.

8 brand new tracks, never before released in any format, appear on the new “Sapientia EP” out on May 17th 2019

From the EP is the single “Evolution” b/w “Diggin’ Deeper”.

“Evolution” has London’s Creamo, Croatian rapper Magellano, Brandon J Atlas from the States and the late great Primo Brown from legendary Italian crew Cor Veleno go head to head over a driving beat fuelled by heavy kicks and Dabke percussion, while the UK’s Rapstation host and MC Mr CRF trades bars with Zimbabwe’s Dumi Right on “Diggin’ Deeper”, a funked up banger laced with turntablism and classic soul.

Available to stream now on Spotify

Also available to stream and download in mp3 format from Apple, Amazon & Soundcloud

If any members of the media or DJ’s need any more information about this release, including full quality original & clean mp3s for their sets, please contact our in house promotions and marketing UrbanElite PR. Their contact details are available HERE

Thanks to everyone for the amazing support we’ve had with these early releases – more to come !

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We released the new EP “Y’All in Meltdown” by Belles in Monica last Friday, and we really appreciate all the support we’ve already received from media and the public.

Distributed by our partners Ingrooves, the EP is available to stream and download at SPOTIFY SOUNDCLOUD APPLE BEATPORT DEEZER & AMAZON

The follow up release by this hip hop crew is “Natsukashii” on June 7th, a mix of re-worked and produced originals previously out on wax, some never before available instrumentals and exclusive new joints, the first from them in over 15 years . The preview trailer video has just been launched on our Youtube channel today.

The first single from this EP, “Smoke Filled Rooms”, drops May 24th

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We’re proud to announce the release today of “Y’All in Meltdown – Lazarus EP Vol 1” by hip hop crew Belles in Monica, a re-issue of their classic singles “Y’All Under Surveillance” and “Meltdown” available together for the first time on digital formats.

The original vinyl releases were regulars on multiple stations including BBC Radio 1 and featured in a variety of printed publications including Billboard, Hip Hop Connection and Blues & Soul, while extensive club support led to high entries in DJ Magazine’s specialist charts.

The new EP includes the celebrated and some previously unreleased versions of the remixes by G-Sharp, Phi Life Cypher producer DJ Nappa, turntablist supreme DJ Mr Thing and legendary DMC finalist Krash Slaughta, and also features brand new exclusive re-worked productions of the originals.  Dope rhymes, banging beats and formidable turntablism all served up for the hip hop connoisseurs.

Now streaming on Spotify

Distributed worldwide by INgrooves, the EP is also available to stream & download at the following

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It’s been a long journey relaunching the label this year, but we’re delighted to announce our first official release in 15 years is out today

Belles in Monica “Y’All Under Surveillance” b/w “Meltdown” with remixes by G-Sharp, legendary turntablist & DMC finalist Krash Slaughta and Phi Life Cypher producer DJ Nappa featuring cuts by DJ Mr Thing. All 3 are now streaming on Soundcloud

Originally released on vinyl when they were championed by BBC Radio 1’s Evening Show host Steve Lamacq among others, featured in multiple print publications including Billboard, iDJ and Blues & Soul, and were regular entries in DJ Magazine’s specialist club charts, this is the first time the digitally remastered cuts have been made available in digital format.

Distributed by the good folks at INgrooves, also available on Spotify, Apple, Deezer, Amazon, Tidal & iTunes – choose your preferred option HERE

The single is taken from “Y’All in Meltdown – Lazarus EP Vol 1” out in two weeks on April 26th, the first of 4 specially commissioned products marking our relaunch which will see further single and EP’s releasing over the next couple of months

We also hope to announce some additions to our roster in the not too distant future, names which will be familiar to those acquainted with our in-house promotional & marketing division UrbanElite PR‘s work

We thank everyone who has supported us to reach this point and the many who continue to do so – it’s much appreciated

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The first of 4 specially commissioned EP’s to mark our label re-launch releases on April 26th.

“Y’All in Meltdown – Lazarus EP Volume 1” by Belles in Monica combines the hip hop crew’s classic singles “Y’All Under Surveillance” and “Meltdown” originally released on vinyl and available together for the first time ever in digital formats.

Included are remixes by legendary DMC finalist DJ Krash Slaughta and Phi Life Cypher beatmeister DJ Nappa with further contributions by producers G-Sharp, Gripper and London turntablist DJ Mr Thing.

There is also a previously unreleased instrumental and brand new re-worked and produced ” 18 edit ” versions of the originals.

Both singles enjoyed support from BBC Radio 1’s flagship evening show hosted by Steve Lamacq among many others, charted high on DJ Magazine’s specialist club charts, received coverage in a wide array of printed publications and were also featured as soundtracks for independent films and Extreme Sports broadcasts.

The EP is now available to “pre save”, “pre-add” & “pre-order” from Spotify, Apple, iTunes and Deezer HERE

Check out the teasers for “Y’All in Meltdown” together with Underground Cartel’s “Sapientia EP” out May 17th, and Belles in Monica’s follow up “Natsukashii EP” out June 7th on the streams below

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It’s been over a year in the making, but we’re back!

Originally established in 1996 before becoming dormant in 2004 to concentrate on the development of our in house promotional division UrbanElite PR, 2019 marks the reunification of both organizations.

With U.E.P. having established itself as one of the leading independent hip hop publicists worldwide, we have now come full circle as it reverts to its original function within the label operation.

Having signed a worldwide distribution agreement with Ingrooves, we at N.D.R. have been busy planning ahead. Already in discussion with several artists regarding future arrangements, the official relaunch begins in April ahead of what will be 4 initial EP releases and affiliated singles.

They combine back catalogue originally released on vinyl, re-worked and produced originals and brand new exclusive tracks never before available in digital formats.

Beginning on 26 April, “Y’All in Meltdown – Lazarus EP Vol 1” by hip hop crew Belles in Monica releases, comprising a mix of their two singles “Y’All Under Surveillance” and “Meltdown”. When originally released on wax, both enjoyed widespread club support, were championed by BBC Radio 1’s Steve Lamacq among others, reviewed by magazines such as Billboard, DJ Mag and Blues & Soul and were also featured in independent films.

The EP includes remixes by Phi Life Cypher beatmeister DJ Nappa and legendary DMC finalist DJ Krash Slaughta with further contributions by producers G-Sharp, Gripper and turntablist supreme DJ Mr Thing. The originals have also had the re-work treatment represented by the ’18 edits. Look out for the first single dropping 12 April.

On 17th May, the “Sapientia EP” releases by Underground Cartel, an international collaboration masterminded by producer Kruze celebrating the traditions of global hip hop culture.

Multiple territories are represented in brand new tracks featuring KBH’s Swiss Precise, Yukonn MC, Brandon J Atlas, Lockness, Black Market, Crazy Ballhead and Tone Rome (all USA), Creamo and Rapstation’s Mr CRF (both UK), El Meswy (Spain), Beni Blanco from French crew Originaires du Sud, Dumi Right (Zimbabwe), Magellano (Croatia), Grizu (Germany), Bleek (Holland) and from Italy, Marya and the late, great Primo Brown from the legendary Cor Veleno crew.

The first single drops 3rd May.

A further two EPs “Natsukashii” and “Krash Slaughta v B.I.M” will follow, and we will update news on these and further developments shortly.