Up In Your Basement Records is proud to announce the release of Off The Charts, the new EP from Milwaukee emcee Taiyamo Denku, now streaming on all major digital platforms.
This release marks Denku’s official signing with Up In Your Basement Records, continuing UIYB’s long-standing tradition of connecting Canadian and U.S. underground hip hop through real collaboration — not trends, not politics, and not industry noise.
A Project Built on Skill, Touring, and Respect
Taiyamo Denku is a Milwaukee native emcee who has built his reputation the hard way: relentless touring, commanding live performances, and an undeniable ability to move crowds with both written records and off-the-top freestyles. Known throughout the U.S. underground circuit, Denku is the kind of artist who can control a room whether he’s performing his own material or stepping into raw, improvised moments.
Over the years, he has shared stages and bills with hip hop legends including Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, Lil’ Kim, KRS-One, Kool G Rap, Jadakiss, and many others — earning respect not through hype, but through consistency and performance.
Produced by DJ Moves
Off The Charts is produced entirely by DJ Moves, a legendary Canadian producer best known for his role in the 1990s pop group LEN, as well as for his deep and lasting contributions to Canadian hip hop over the past 30+ years.
The EP brings together Denku’s sharp lyricism and stage-tested delivery with Moves’ seasoned production — resulting in a project rooted in craft, experience, and authenticity.
Hip Hop Without Borders
UIYB Records was founded in Vancouver in the early 2000s by Lenny Diko, and quickly became one of Canada’s busiest underground hip hop labels and promoters. Through music releases and live show promotion, the label has worked with artists such as Classified, Moka Only, DJ Maker, Josh Martinez, Swollen Members, Wu-Tang Killa Beez affiliates, Belly, and many others.
Off The Charts reflects the same ethos UIYB was built on: that underground hip hop has always crossed borders naturally. Canadian and U.S. artists have supported each other for decades, regardless of political climate or industry shifts. This release is simply a continuation of that history.
As Lenny Diko puts it:
“This project wasn’t about borders or politics. It was about recognizing real talent and continuing the tradition of Canadian and U.S. underground artists supporting each other. That’s always been the foundation of UIYB.”
Stream Off The Charts Now
Off The Charts by Taiyamo Denku is out now and streaming on all major platforms.
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Spotify
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Apple Music
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TIDAL
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Amazon Music
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YouTube Music
Follow Up In Your Basement Records for updates, upcoming releases, and future collaborations as we continue building bridges through underground hip hop.