The Vanguard Development Project, or VDP for short, is a music collective consisting of young songwriters, producers, singers and MC's. We focus on helping young people discover and refine their musical talent, with heavy emphasis placed on both artistic and personal development. With an extensive network of supporters and contributors in both the educational and entertainment sectors, we are able to give aspiring artists access to professional opportunities for growth.

 

Founded in 2013 and based in New York City, VDP has performed nationally at various festivals, conferences and venues. Our past performances include: the Whitney Museum re-opening, Global Action Project, GAP Foundation, Hilton Foundation, NYC Figment Festival, Berklee City Music Summit, Truth Be Told Film Festival, and the NYC Pride Parade. As a songwriting collective, our music has secured placements on network television, documentaries, films and online content for various companies.

Real Trap Samples Vol.3 : https://bit.ly/3HzAPNx
Real Trap Samples Vol.2 : https://bit.ly/3trlQ38
Real Trap Samples Vol.1 : https://bit.ly/3thh87W

Management: mouna@kompassmg.com
Booking (USA): alex@abtouring.com & brian@abtouring.com
Booking (AUS/NZ/ASIA) : alex@fatcatmusicgroup.com

French-born, UZ stands out as one of the pioneering figures and most forward-thinking innovators in electronic trap music, sharing the spotlight with icons Baauer and Flosstradamus. With an impressive portfolio of just over 250 releases, he remains an influential tastemaker, continuously shaping the trap genre through his groundbreaking original compositions and his trendsetting label, Quality Goods Records.

UZ made his mark on SoundCloud in 2012 with the groundbreaking "Trap Shit" series, a collection of 25 genre-defining trap classics. His influence extends beyond SoundCloud, with heavyweight projects like the "BallTrap Muzic Vol.1" compilation commissioned by Redbull Studios and his 2017 debut album "Layers," which soared to #24 on the Billboard charts. His discography boasts numerous albums and collaborations with major pop, rap, and electronic artists, including T-Pain, Ice Cube, DJ Shadow, and many more.

UZ's electrifying live performances draw dedicated fans worldwide, exploring the newest sounds and artists in trap, rap, bass, and beyond. His presence has graced every major global music festival stage, including Coachella, Sonar, and Ultra Music Festival, among others. Beyond festivals, his headline tours have rocked top clubs and venues across continents, from North America, Australia, Canada, Asia, Europe, South America and Africa.

Celebrating over a decade of UZ's pioneering contributions to the global bass scene, his impact resonates through his dynamic live sets and his forward-thinking electronic music label, Quality Goods Records. UZ has been at the forefront of discovering and nurturing the next generation of bass acts. Since its launch in 2016, the label has been instrumental in propelling breakout artists into the spotlight, headlining shows worldwide. UZ's legacy continues to shape the future of electronic music worldwide.

Mert ÖZBOYABATLI , Samsun'da Doğdu Lise hayatına atılmadan önce edindiği bilgisayar bilgisi ile lisede bilgisayar bölümünü tercih etti.Edindiği bilgisayar bilgisi ile Muzik yeteneğini birleştirerek bilgisayar Muzik programlarını kullanmayı öğrendi İçlerinden kendisine en uygun program olan FL Studio yu benimseyerek Tüm şarkılarını Bilgisayar başında bıkmadan usanmadan tek tek notalar halinde üretti ve üretmeye devam ediyor.

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