North London Emcee & producer Iron Braydz jumped on the phone recently to speak with Canadian DJ Chase March for his Rap Radio Show to speak on his new EP “Verbal sWARdz” which releases on his own Unorthostract label on Monday 14th April.
The audio stream of the interview was published today by Stateside publication The Word is Bond, renowned for covering the best in real hip hop from around the world.
This is the audio stream of the interview on Soundcloud
You will be able top hear the full audio stream of the EP which also features Prince Po, Triple Darkness, Sean Price, Kyza, Phat Kat & Skriblah from midday (GMT) / 7am (EST) on Tuesday 8th April, premiered by British online magazine Shout 4 Music as part of their feature on him at www.shout4music.com
It will be available to the public from Monday 14th April via iron Braydz’ Bandcamp http://braydz.bandcamp.com
Also look out for a brand new video for the track Rambo launching next week to mark the release, shot by Global Faction. Meantime, keep up to date with Iron Braydz on twitter @Braydz and the guys at WIB over at @TheWordIsBond
All press, media & dj inquiries regarding the release can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE
As north London rapper & producer Iron Braydz prepares to release his “Verbal sWARdz” EP on 14th April, he took time out to speak with two British magazines recently.
The London Word is a general lifestyle publication focused on the people of London, representing all aspects of the experience of living in the city. They run a series called “My London” and in the latest edition Iron Braydz speaks on his favourite area of London, most vivid memory of the city and ideal day & nights out, what aspects he feels makes London unique, the Londoner who has impressed him the most, his greatest inspiration in life and much more
Wordplay Magazine is a well known publication representing various aspects of hip hop culture, and recently reviewed the new EP. As part of their ongoing “10 Questions” series, they spoke with Braydz about lyrics by other artists which have stood out, 3 joints he wish he’d been involved with, 3 MCs he’d want to work with and his most played album
Largely self produced, the new EP includes features by several of his fellow Triple Darkness members, Kyze, Skriblah, Prince Po, Sean Price and Phat Kat, and will be the first of a series of releases in the next year for one of the most respected hip hop lyricists in the UK today. Also look out for him appearing in a new film “Night Bus” later in the year shot by award winning director Simon Baker, responsible for Channel 4’s Paralympic series.
Check his joint “Millennium” featuring Prince Po
Keep up to date with him on twitter @Braydz and look out for a lot more international coverage coming on this release in the next few weeks
Any further press & media inquiries about this release, whether requests for promotional copies of the EP to review, or requests to interview Iron Braydz can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE
These are singles released by some of the artists we’ve worked with from the UK and United States in 2013
Some are well known names in the world of hip hop, others are a lil newer out the blocks….but all of ’em are dope!
If you’re feelin these joints, there’s various ways you can support these artists :
You can buy their music – most are usually available on iTunes, Bandcamp or some other online store. Many of these audio streams are the clean edits, so if you want the originals…..
We’ve highlighted their twitter accounts so you can check their official sites on their profiles, or check to see when they’ll next be performing in your town, or you can just drop ’em a line & show your appreciation
All these artists will likely release new music in 2014, so if you’re feelin ’em & think your peeps will too, tell a friend to tell a friend
We know how much they value the public’s support, so check ’em out
Detroit’s Kid Vishis is ending the year strong with the second official release from his forthcoming album due out in March 2014 on Seven 13 Music.
The younger brother of Royce da 5 9 has teamed up with Sacramento producers Hippie Sabotage and Australian native Chase Moore, now also based in Sacramento, on this banger “Look At All My $**t” where Vishis verbally assassinates the fake ballers with no dollars
Coming hard on the heels of his recent “Heaven” release, it’s another early taster of the impressive wordplay and lyrical skills we can expect to hear on his debut studio LP which also includes production from Freddie Foxxx and Shady’s Mr Porter
Butta Da Prince first set the Chicago streets buzzin with the release of his 2009 Mixtape “Millionaire Minded : The Album Before the Album” produced by DJ Holiday. He worked with Holiday again on 2011’s “Butta” before releasing 2012’s “The King and Da Prince”, this time hosted by DJ Hustlenomics
Since then, Butta has teamed up with Seven 13 Music. They’ve just revisited the joint “Dolla Bills” from last year’s release to give it the remix treatment, and this time Slaughterhouse’s Crooked I also brings some additional lyrical heat to the table on this 808 bass heavy production
Now working on new material for 2014, the track is available on iTunes HERE
We said that the debut solo album by London’s Apex Zero was one of the biggest for UK hip hop in 2013, and it appears that the internationally renowned publication that is MOJO Magazine would agree.
In their current edition celebrating their 20th anniversary, they have afforded “Reality Provoking Liberation” a 4 star review, describing it as a “DIY stunner” which will have “Fans of Triple Darkness, Dead Prez and Immortal Technique piqued by the arrival of fresh political rap blood”
It’s been a key underlying factor in the level of media interest created by the album from the rapper & producer, the mix of political and social issues addressed with a fierce delivery and conscientious lyricism, once a standard for the genre but a rarer entity in recent times. But green shoots of recovery are evident in releases from both sides of the Atlantic in the past couple of years, and Apex Zero has emerged as another new name adding his own weight to the re-establishment of the anti-establishment.
The album is out now, available to buy in digital and CD format HERE
You can expect to see more coverage on the release in the weeks ahead, and he is also preparing the release of his new video for “Absolute Zero” on Monday 4th November. He is also preparing for his album launch party on Saturday 7th December which will take place upstairs at The Vibe Bar, 91 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL. He is putting together a special set with his live band for the night, which will also see performances by Caxton Press and Triple Darkness’ newest member Iron Braydz accompanied by DJ A Gee (Itch FM) and host Peaches.
The night runs from 8pm – 1am, £5.00 on the door, nearest tube station is Aldgate East. You can see more details about the venue at www.vibe-bar.co.uk
You can also keep up to date and find out more information about him via his website www.firstandlastpride.co.uk where you can also submit booking and feature requests, or connect with him on twitter @ApexZero00
He will also be guest of Mr 13 and DJ Bones on their Bang Radio hip hop show live in the studio tonight 29th October from 10pm, (5pm EST). Can hear it online at www.wearebang.com
Any media, press or radio / dj requests for interviews, copies of the album for review or requests for full quality clean edit mp3s of the singles can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE
Meanwhile, check out these two tracks from the album, A Meeting of the Continents ft Hasan Salaam & Iron Braydz, and Spray The Roof ft OMeza Omniscient and Invincible Armour
Riding in on the back of St Jude’s Storm which hit the southern UK this morning, the 28th October arrived and with it the release date of the debut solo album by west London’s rapper & producer Apex Zero.
Having released his mixtape The Pulse of the Awakening almost exactly a year ago, the new album “Reality Provoking Liberation” is 15 tracks of hard spittin, conscientious lyricism and raw energy which has received plaudits for the range of political and social issues addressed in the rhymes
Having been influenced by artists such as Wu Tang, dead prez, Immortal Technique, Phi Life Cypher, Blak Twang, Skinnyman and Klashnekoff, comparisons have been made by the media to UK hip hop contemporaries such as Lowkey, Akala & Triple Darkness for the manner in which he tears into the subject matter and brings meaning to the tracks in the best traditions of the culture.
Already reviewed and interviewed by a wide range of publications, including Flavour, Clash, Wordplay, Bearded, The Skinny, In-Spirels, The Word is Bond, Whatculture, MOJO, Subba Cultcha, AAA Music, Sampleface, Blacksheep and much more….with much more to come….it has been as anticipated a highly impressive debut from the emcee who remains a member of the city’s First and Last duo.
Released today independently on his own Design Chaos label, it is available to buy digitally or in physical format via mail order. BUY IT HERE
He has in fact added 3 bonus cuts recently to the original 12 track version, and the full tracklist is :
Head vs Heart (Intro) 02:12 Shackled by the Pound 04:26 Absolute Zero 03:40 Power Source (War at Night) 03:31 Our Times feat. OMeza Omniscient and Kyra 04:27 Walk on Water feat. Seapa and OMeza Omniscient 03:11 Don’t Follow the Image feat. OMeza Omniscient and Amy True 04:04 Three Children (Us and We) 06:37 Obtain Bearing 05:13 Everything Must Change 02:20 Chaotic Revolt 03:58 A Meeting of the Continents feat. Hasan Salaam and Iron Braydz 03:44 Spray the Roof feat. OMeza Omniscient and Invincible Armour 04:10 Apex Zero, Growth, Slay the Basilisk, First and Last, Reality Provoking Liberation – Growth (Slay the Basilisk) 07:04 Reality Provoking Liberation feat. OMeza Omniscient 05:21
There’s no question, this has been one of British hip hop’s albums of the year, and one all heads and fans of the traditional tru skool style will appreciate.
Check out his videos for Power Source and Chaotic Revolt
Be on the lookout for more press coverage in the weeks ahead, and a new video for Absolute Zero being launched on Monday 4th November. He will also be live on air with Mr 13 on Bang Radio tomorrow from 10pm GMT (5pm EST)
His official album launch party takes place on Saturday 7th December upstairs at The Vibe Bar, 91 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL. Doors open at 8pm with entry £5.00. He will be appearing with a live band and there will also be performances from Caxton Press, Iron Braydz, DJ A.Gee (Itch FM) and hosted by Peaches. Venue details are at www.vibe-bar.co.uk
Any further media or press inquiries requesting interviews or copies of the album to review, or djs looking for full quality radio edit mp3s of any of the singles from the album can contact UrbanElite PR HERE
British online publication NIJI Magazine have provided a particular focus on new upcoming artists over the past few years in the field of Fashion, Art & Music.
They are the latest to review the debut solo album by London rapper & producer Apex Zero, “Reality Provoking Liberation”, which releases on Monday 28th October. It’s shaping up as one of the top UK hip hop album releases of 2013 gaining plaudits for the range of political & social issues addressed in the emcee’s lyricism.
The trademark energetic delivery developed as one half the First and Last duo and Pantheonz of Zenn-La crew is in full effect throughout, with his own production and that of OMeziah providing the ideal backdrop with some driving beats and a powerful soundscape.
The review which opens “The West London rapper does not mince his words with his lyricism, and tells the tale of living in London in the 21st Century well.” can be read HERE
You can hear Apex live in the Itch FM studio tonight from 8.30pm GMT (3.30pm EST) with DJ Sammy Jay and Dynamic Jen on their Xposure Show www.itch.fm He will then be live in the Bang Radio 103.6 FM studio with Mr 13 this coming Tuesday from 10pm GMT www.wearebang.com
Further ahead, as well as looking out for more media coverage and new video and single releases, Apex has his album launch event upstairs at The Vibe Bar, 91 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL on Saturday 7th December from 8pm – 1am. He will be performing with a full live band, and there will also be performances by Caxton Press, Iron Braydz, DJ A.Gee (Itch FM) and hosted by Peaches. Entry is £5 on the door, nearest tube station is Aldgate East. Check the venue details at www.vibe-bar.co.uk
Check out a couple of his single releases from the album, Spray The Roof ft OMeza Omniscient & Invincible Armour, and A Meeting of the Continents ft Hasan Salaam & Iron Braydz
Any further requests for interviews, copy albums for review or djs looking for full quality radio edit mp3s of any singles taken from the album can contact UrbanElite PR HERE
British online magazine AAA Music (Access All Areas), is a multi genre platform covering festivals, events, artist releases and interviews and news.
They are the latest to run the rule over the debut solo album by London rapper & producer Apex Zero, “Reality Provoking Liberation” which releases on 28th October. The opening of the review reiterates the point which many have picked up on and has earned praise for the approach :
“On the album Apex Zero raps throughout with subject matter about social and political themes…& raps with an aggression and purpose, delivering his rhymes with a unique distinctive flow”
Summarizing, “it is clear that Apex Zero is one of the most impressive rising artists in UK hip hop; this debut offering which is a solid piece of work from the first track to the last track” the full review can be read HERE
Look out for more coverage on this release in the weeks ahead and listen out for him live on Itch FM on Saturday 26th October from 8.30pm, and on Bang FM on Tuesday 29th October from 10pm.
He has also just confirmed his album launch party upstairs at The Vibe Bar, 91 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL on Saturday 7th December. The event starts at 8pm, finished at 1am, £5 on the door and will also see performances by Caxton Press, Iron Braydz and Itch FM’s DJ A.Gee. Nearest tube station is Aldgate East and you can see more about the venue at www.vibe-bar.co.uk
Check out his recently launched singles “Spray The Roof” featuring OMeza Omniscient and Invincible Armour and “A Meeting of the Continents” featuring Hasan Salaam and Iron Braydz
You can keep up to date with Apex on twitter @ApexZero00 and check in with the magazine @AAAMusic_UK
Any further press or media inquiries about this release, requests for interviews or copies of the album, can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE
British publication Blacksheep Magazine has a long history of reporting on international hip hop & rap music news, events, releases & features.
Their regular contributor Andrew Kay took several listens through the new album by London’s Apex Zero. Out on 28th October, “Reality Provoking Liberation” is his debut solo album, although has released a previous mixtape in 2012 “The Pulse of the Awakening” and was previously known as part of the duo First and Last (still going strong) and the group The Pantheonz of Zenn-La.
Coming up through London events such as End of the Weak & Speaker’s Corner, and as part of these groups, he became known for his lyricism covering a wide range of political and social issues combined with a fiery delivery style. The review touches upon this in “The anger and the passion command every verse enabled by some wonderfully fluid production“, the production in the large part also courtesy of Apex Zero with further contributions from First and Last’s OMeziah
With comparisons of the “social commentary” made with artists such as Public Enemy, Immortal Technique and Brother Ali with a “rich London and UK centric vibe to it” the review then proceeds through a track by track breakdown, summarized as a whole with the description “an album of reportage, a war report from the tower blocks of a stark, cold Big Smoke, where social injustice and human enslavement are commented upon with the fist pumping ire of a frustrated humanist.”
Check out examples of the album via the single “A Meeting of the Continents” featuring Hasan Salaam & Iron Braydz, and the video Chaotic Revolt
The date for the re-arranged album launch event in London will be announced very shortly. You will hear about it here, or you can read about it by following Apex on twitter @ApexZero00 or checking on his official website www.firstandlastpride.co.uk You can also follow the magazine on twitter @Blacksheepmag
Any magazines, press or other media inquiries about the album or individual singles can be addressed to UrbanElite PR HERE
