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Uptown XO – “Real DC” (Video)
D.C. legend Uptown XO brings us to the real city — not the fairy tale BS that others talk about. Shot by RAD and 2 CAMS.
Snypa B, Uptown XO & AB The Producer – ‘Bumpy X’ (Stream)
Featuring 10 songs and additional appearances from Goo Glizzy, Young E Class, and Reesa Renee. Stream in full below.
Uptown XO & Young E Class Stop By ThisIs50 For “Hottest in the Street” Series
Two of DC’s finest connect with DJ Thoro for a dope interview.
Aleem Bilal & Uptown XO – ‘Ealu Vol. 2’ (Stream)
Featuring Roc Mikey, Hezekiah, Weensy, Whitney McArthur, and more. Press play below.
Uptown XO – 4Pac: The Spook That Sat By The Booth (Stream)
Some new music from Uptown XO? Inspired by Pac? Expect to be rocking this one for a while.
Based off the movie “the spook that sat by the door” and 2pac’s style…this album represents the “We don’t die we multiply” mentality. After Marcus, Martin, Malcom, Mumia, Matulu, and Tupac there is ME. And after me will be plenty more . Representing the struggle. And being a voice for the people
Uptown XO & Aleem Bilal – ‘Ealu Vol. 1’ (Stream)
Consisting of 15 tracks and additional features from Visto, Pinky KLillacorn, Roc Mikey, Christa Lee, and more.
Uptown XO – Who (Video)
Shout out to CML Bates…read below for info on the re-release of a classic.
Indie Love Enterprises, in collaboration with Cricket Cemetery, are pleased to announce the release of Uptown XO’s classic, “Takeover 2,” on two 12″ colored vinyl LPs — limited to 100 copies!
In 2008, a unique hiphop movement gained attention in the nation’s capital which was influenced by go-go, the native music genre that originated in the mid-60s. Uptown XO (or “XO”) was one of the first to bring exposure to this new sound when he released his sophomore project, Takeover 2.
Using a mixture of go-go, soul and jazz infused hiphop instrumentals, XO expresses a strong sense of pride for his community and dedication to preserving the authenticity of D.C. culture. Washingtonians consider this project to be the archetype of modern day hiphop in D.C.
As years went by, many came and went in the local hiphop scene, but XO stayed planted in Washington to help the city flourish as a potential platform for popular hiphop music. Today, XO is a member of the internationally acclaimed hiphop trio, Diamond District, and a star among the Mello Music Group roster. He is currently working on his next solo project, which is due at the end of 2014, as well as Diamond District’s sophomore album entitled March on Washington.
Uptown XO’s “Takeover 2” 2xLP Colored Vinyl Deluxe will be shipping out in May.
You can pre-order XO’s Takeover 2 re-release here.
@DOECIGAPOM Feat. @UptownXO – U Know Who U R (Video)
Anytime I hear D.O.E. C.I.G.A.P.O.M. spit a verse, it takes me back to when I was excited for the D.C. Hip-Hop scene, and listening to him and Uptown XO go in on the new single ‘U Know Who U R’ (produced by Soulful!), I am immediately back in that mindstate.
Check out the above video clip, taken from D.O.E.’s forthcoming project LAWKI (Life As We Know It).
Yung E Feat. Babymane Montana, Phil Da Phuture, Peeps, Uptown XO & Gordo Brega – Sheets & Blend (Remix)
Yung E drops his latest visual, his remix to his track ‘Sheets & Blend’, taken from his latest release, the DJ Money-hosted Odds Against Me.
BTS: Yung E Feat. Babymane Montana, Phil Da Phuture, Peeps, Uptown XO & Gordo Brega – Sheets & Blend (Video)
The official visual is coming soon than you think, but check out some behind the scene’s footage for Binessman E’s mega-remix to ‘Sheets & Blend’.
Fat Trel x Uptown XO – Str8 Kills
DJ Schemes gave D-Dot Omenthe green light to premiere a record with Fat Trel & Uptown XO off his upcoming mixtape, set to hit the stores November 12th.
@UptownXO – Ridin Feat. Wale (Prod. @yUthe78er)
Via the other MMG;
“Here’s a lost jewel from Diamond District‘s Uptown XO featuring the other MMG‘s big spitter Wale. The original track (sans Wale) was produced by Oddisee, but for the new version XO recruited Diamond District brother yU to show off his production skills, then had Wale drop a verse.”
Uptown XO – Finding My Way (Video)
Diamond District emcee Uptown XO releases the video version of his first single “Finding My Way” from the album “Colour de Grey”. A.B. The Pro produces, adding a percussive funk loop to XO’s introspective lyrical mood. XO explores all he’s been through – from childhood evictions and lost memories, to the battle for his soul: “Lost erything in life and had to start all over / I had to cope with the pain, now I can’t stay sober.” As always a picturesque tour of Washington DC from Uptown XO.
Uptown XO (@uptownxo) Ft. AB (@ABThePro) – Everyday (Video)
Check out the new animated video for “Everyday” from the Uptown XO album Colour de Grey. Produced by and featuring AB The Pro. Directed by Creative Junkfood.
DC Cypher On Sway In The Morning
In the building: Uptown XO, Lyriciss & RatheMC (and plenty more), and they definitely represented for the District of Columbia (as well as the Metro area). Check out footage of Baltimore’s Los ripping the mic as well.
Uptown XO – Needs & Wants (Video)
DC’s XO drops his latest visual from Colour de Grey. Produced by ABthePro.
Uptown XO x Ab The Pro – Evolution (Video)
Uptown XO drops his latest effort with Ab The Pro – visualized by Backie T and produced by AB The Pro – from Colour de Grey.
Yung E Feat. Babymane Montana, Phil Da Phuture, Peeps, Uptown XO & Gordo Brega – Sheets & Blend (Remix)
Talk about grind: not long after the visual’s release, Yung Eric has already let go of the remix to Sheets & Blend, which features fellow Uptown, DC emcees Babymane Montana, Phil Da Phuture, Peeps, Uptown XO & Gordo Brega. Check it out below.
Uptown XO – Spread Love (Video)
Uptown XO drops his latest, taken from the extremely underrated Colour de Grey.
Uptown XO – Colour De Grey (Album Stream)
Uptown XO’s brand spankin’ new project drops tomorrow, but today, DJ Booth got to release a stream for those looking to get an ear on the new music. You can click the link below to enjoy (tracklist below as well).
Uptown XO (@uptownxo) Featured In Under Armour Commercial
Congrats to Uptown XO for getting his music (produced by the dope AB The Pro, no less) featured in the above ad. You can check out the new Under Armour BASE gear here.