Late last year, Winnipeg based producer Frost Gamble dropped by the Trendkill Productions studio to check in with local rap battle league Dragon Battlez.
The new video just published begins with the regular DBZ Hotbox Cypher, Frost Gamble providing the beat for local MC’s White Rhino, Bayle, CJ the Grey and Bangem – and those boys got skillz !
This is followed by an in depth interview with the beatmaker, discussing his relocation from Binghamton in NY state and his history there with rapper Tone Chop, the pair having just released their new EP “Veteran” in November
From the EP is the single “Leave It Alone”, a tribute to the late Sean Price featuring Ruste Juxx and Nobi, and Frost explains the concept behind the track and how it was put together before going into more detail about his signing with US label Seven 13 Music & entertainment and the plans for 2017.
As outlined during the interview, Frost is preparing to release a new album “Black Beach” with ZotheJerk in the Spring ahead of other projects later in the year. Keep up to date with him online via twitter, instagram or over on his official website
All press, media and DJ enquiries regarding Frost Gamble and the “Veteran” EP can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact information is HERE
It’s been, yet again, our pleasure to work with more quality lyricists and beatmakers from the USA and UK this year.
For over a decade we have promoted albums and EP’s to worldwide media, some by established names, others from new emerging artists, but all who have the common denominator of being highly skilled at their craft. More details are HERE
We focus on MC’s and producers who draw from the authentic values of hip hop while adapting them for a modern era, securing press coverage and airplay for them throughout the specialist marketplaces in USA, Canada, UK, Europe and Australia. 2016 has been no different as demonstrated by the following releases :
HORSESHOE GANG – ALBUM “ANTI-TRAP MUSIC” released April 29th through Seven 13 Music & Ent
The Long Beach crew and younger brothers of Crooked I returned with their fourth official studio album although they have a multitude of EP and mixtape releases under their belt over the past decade. Most notable was their “Monthly Mixtape” series which saw them drop a tape every month for a full year between 2013 and 2014.
Last year they hit the headlines due to their rap battle with Hopsin’s now defunct “Funk Volume” and they summed up the ethos behind the new album title by stating “If you’re tired of hearing your kids singing songs around the house that’s talking about pushing crack, then get our new album !”
Including the tracks “Intro” featuring Crooked I and “Shoe-icide Squad” which addresses the issues reltaing to the Black Lives Matter movement, check the full album stream on Soundcloud
Typical of their industrious nature, they then released a further album “4 Brothers” as an acknowledgement of the support received from their extensive international fanbase.
Legendary eastcoast duo MC M.I. and DJ Cutt followed up 2015’s “Avant Garde” with “Omerta”, a concept album where the pair drew on their respective Italian and Russian heritages to adopt the roles of Luciano and Lansky.
The imagery was used purely metaphorically to address a variety of subject matters, consistent with M.I.’s current level of creativity as he embarks upon a movie making and acting career which saw his new film “Six2Six” featuring Treach, Syleena Johnson and Chief Rocker Busy Bee premiered at Ralph McDaniels’ Hip Hop Film Festival in NYC this year.
Returning to their harder, edgier sound, “Omerta” was considered by many to be their strongest album to date. Including the singles “So Underrated” and “DeLorean”, this is a classic “no fillers” release and fans of superior rhymes, beats and turntablism will have this stream on repeat.
TONE CHOP & FROST GAMBLE – EP “VETERAN” released November 18th through Seven 13 Music & Ent
Originally rivals in NY State’s rap battle scene in the 90’s, Tone Chop & Frost Gamble became partners in rhyme and tagging.
Due to Frost’s subsequent relocation to Winnipeg, Canada to pursue a career in production which has seen him work with Sadat-X, J-Ro and Rakim’s son Tahmell, Chop continued as a member of the group Binghamton’s Most Wanted while releasing a string of solo mixtapes in the dual capacity of rapper and producer. His “This is NY” includes the track “Momma” by Tom Gist produced by Chop.
Having contributed to Seven 13’s “God Bless Dope Rappers” compilation earlier this deal, Frost inked a deal with the label and the pair re-united for their first official EP release. “Veteran” is a warm up to an album planned for 2017, and includes the single “Leave It Alone”, a tribute to Sean Price featuring Ruste Juxx and Nobi.
Bars, beats and turntablism for days, this is for the hip hop connoisseurs.
MELANIN 9 – VIDEO “POLAROID” ft Karl Sage launched through Red Snow Records
November saw the welcome return of north London’s Melanin 9 with a new video “Polaroid” featuring upcoming UK artist Karl Sage.
The track was produced by the west coast native American duo Walterwarm and Cowode and is the first to be released from a new album “Old Pictures” due out around the Spring of 2017.
Whether as a member of the group Triple Darkness or due to his solo work, Melanin 9 has long been regarded as one of the UK’s most gifted lyricists, and in the new video which he also directed and edited, it’s not hard to see why.
All international press and DJ enquiries regarding any of these releases can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, all our contact information is available HERE
UrbanElite PR thanks everyone for their support this year and we wish you all the best for 2017
One of the leading names in the UK hip hop scene for the past several years, north London’s Melanin 9 is set to release a new solo album “Old Pictures” in the Spring of 2017.
A member of the highly rated Triple Darkness crew, his position as one of the country’s most gifted lyricists is well established and he brings all of his verbal dexterity to the table in this new joint “Polaroid”. Produced by Californian duo Walterwarm and Cowode, it is the first single to be taken from the new album and features British upcomer Karl Sage.
The accompanying video has been released today, filmed and edited by Melanin 9 himself. Check it out on Youtube
Any DJ’s not already serviced with the full quality MP3 (original & clean) of “Polaroid” can request it from us at UrbanElite PR. All our contact information is HERE
US online hip hop magazine The 9 Elements have run their interview series “The Whole 9” for some time now where they get a snapshot of the artist’s mindset and the concept behind their upcoming release.
The latest focus is on NY State rapper Tone Chop and Winnipeg based producer Frost Gamble, long term associates and originally rap battle rivals who have collaborated for their first official release via the “Veteran” EP, out November 18th through Seven 13 Music & Entertainment.
The interview discusses the new project and in particular the first single to be released “Leave It Alone” which features Ruste Juxx and is a tribute to the late Sean Price. Frost’s move to Canada and switch away from the mic to concentrate solely on beatmaking is also addressed as is the duo’s thoughts on the influence of the 90’s sound in many contemporary releases.
READ ALL THIS AND MORE IN THE ARTICLE PUBLISHED HERE
Check out the single “Leave It Alone” ft Ruste Juxx & Nobi on Soundcloud
The single is available to buy now from the EP’s pre-order account on iTunes
All press, media and radio station inquiries regarding Tone Chop & Frost Gamble can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR. All our contact information is HERE
Long Beach rap group Horseshoe Gang dropped their album “Anti-Trap Music” in April, and typical of their work ethic, didn’t waste any time in following up a few months later with “4 Brothers”, released today through Seven 13 Music & Entertainment.
It is available on iTunes HERE A very limited number of CD’s are available together with Horseshoe Gang merchandise from Seven 13 directly via their STORE
TRACKLIST
No Skool produced by Anno Domini
What is the Matter with Dice produced by Muzikgirl
Coffin produced by Jonathan Elkaer & DJ E.D.D.E.H.
Debo’s Rant (interlude)
On the Trolley produced by Scottzilla
I’m Chillin’ produced by Muzikgirl
Bury Me produced by Komplex
One Time (ft Harmony & Precious) produced by Muzikgirl
Hitler in my Past Life produced by Pitchshifters
Hood High (ft KXNG Crooked, Sauce the Boss & Mad Man) produced by Pitchshifters
I’m ‘Bout to Flip produced by Muzikgirl
Crooked’s Corner (interlude)
Know Nuthin ‘Bout produced by Tabu
DJ Vlad interview (interlude)
Homeless Life produced by Pitchshifters
Hyenas produced by Jonathan Elkaer
CHECK THE OFFICIAL ALBUM STREAM ON SOUNDCLOUD
The crew have also been busy appearing as judges on the new talent show “One Shot” now showing on B.E.T. with their elder brother, Crooked I.
Currentl planning more new official releases for 2017, keep an eye on them via TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK as they are always liable to drop some heat at any given moment….cos they like it……
Any media or press enquiries about Horseshoe Gang can be addressed to us at UrbanElite PR, all of our contact details are available HERE
East coast hip hop duo Constant Deviants released their fifth studio album “Omerta” on June 28th.
Baltimore rapper M.I. and New Jersey producer DJ Cutt also launched the “Tre Volte” freestyle video trilogy, a representation of how they first met and performed together in an era when “2 turntables and a microphone” was the rule and not the exception. “Straight No Chasers” is the final episode in the series premiered today by IMPOSE MAGAZINE
M.I. has also moved into the world of acting, and his new film “Six2Six” co:starring Treach, Syleena Johnson and Chief Rocker Busy Bee will be screened at Ralph McDaniels’ Hip Hop Film Festival this Friday, August 5th, at 8.30pm EST. It takes place at Harlem’s National Black Theater as part of the “Tales from the Hood” showcase – more details HERE
CHECK THE “STRAIGHT NO CHASERS” VIDEO OUT ON VIMEO
You can connect with Constant Deviants on social media
The album “Omerta” is available in CD and vinyl formats in specialist stores worldwide, and the digital version can be bought from the label directly HERE
All international press & media enquiries and requests regarding Constant Deviants can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE
Long Beach crew Horseshoe Gang released their album “Anti-Trap Music” on April 29th, and within a week it entered the top 50 of iTunes’ charts in 15 countries.
From it was the single “Shoe-icide Squad”, the group’s savage verbal attack on police brutality against the black community, delivered with a ferocity that drew many to compare it to NWA’s “F*ck The Police”. The appropriately raucous beat is courtesy of Danish production duo Tabu (Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Tech N9ne)
With the recent events in Minnesota, Louisiana, Florida and now Canada taking place in the midst of political upheaval, the west coast rappers have put their full weight behind the Black Lives Matter movement by releasing this new official video, premiered by HIPHOP DX
WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE
Horseshoe Gang drop a new limited edition album “4 Brothers” in September, with CD versions of both album releases available from Seven 13 Ent HERE
All press, media and radio station enquiries regarding Horseshoe Gang, including requests for full quality dirty & clean edit mp3s of “Shoe-icide Squad” for airplay, can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR. All our contact details are HERE
A new feature on west coast rap group Horseshoe Gang has just been published in US online magazine Rhyme Junkie.
Written by their contributor Peter Johnstone, it provides some background information on the crew before focusing on their album “Anti-Trap Music” which was released through Seven 13 Music & Entertainment on April 29th. By highlighting several of the tracks and their contrasting styles, the review notes the consistency in the quality of lyricism present throughout.
The article finishes by providing news of yet another new album due out in September called “4 Brothers”, designed as a limited edition release which will be available only from the label direct.
“Anti-Trap Music” is available worldwide on iTunes and in CD format from Amazon.
Seven 13 Music & Ent have their own store where you can find details about products including signed copies, affiliated group merchandise and more. Check the details HERE
Earlier this week, Horseshoe Gang were guests of Homegrown Radio, so look out for video coverage of that soon, keep up to date with them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, and take a listen to the “Anti-Trap Music” album stream
All media and press enquiries regarding Horseshoe Gang can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE
On their final day in NYC, Baltimore’s M.I. and New Jersey’s DJ Cutt – aka Constant Deviants – dropped in to the Classic Storm studio to be this week’s guests of hosts DJ Toshi and Sunez from PremiereHipHop.
You have various opportunities to hear the show, starting tomorrow at 4pm (Central European Time) / 10am EST on Germany’s BM Radio – listen online at BMRADIO.DE
DJ Toshi will be uploading it to the show’s PODCAST shortly, and it will be aired again next Thursday, July 7th from 9pm EST on RADIOHIPHOP.COM
They were in town all week promoting their new album “Omerta” which released on June 28th. It is available on vinyl, CD and digital formats through Six2Six Records. Physical versions are being distributed worldwide so check with local specialist records stores for availability, while it can be bought digitally direct from the label’s BANDCAMP
We will be uploading more streams and videos of their recent interviews here next week and highlighting further press coverage
The album is a straight hip hop banger, gritty rhymes backed by superior production and turntablism. It’s not hard to see why MOJO Magazine has given it a 4 Star rating in its current issue. Check it out for yourselves, here’s the full album stream :
All media, press and radio station DJ enquiries regarding Constant Deviants can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE
Nine5Four Magazine operate in the Canadian and US marketplaces, publishing both a physical print and digital online version. Their specific focus is on talent operating in the independent sector, whether musicians, models, DJs, athletes, actors and small business owners.
They balance the coverage with those who have operated in the sector for some time while giving new emerging talent a platform.
In the new issue, they have featured two of the artists we are currently working with.
Adorning the front cover is west coast rap crew Horseshoe Gang who released their new album “Anti-Trap Music” on April 29th. The album sold out Amazon‘s initial CD stock, within a week charted Top 50 on iTunes in 15 different countries, and has had over 100,000 streams to date. The magazine carries an in depth two page interview with the group.
CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL “ANTI-TRAP MUSIC” ALBUM STREAM
Also featured in the new issue is east coast hip hop duo Constant Deviants.
They release their new album “Omerta” on their imprint Six2Six Records on June 28th.
Label co:owner MC M.I. has also made a significant move into the world of acting, film writing and film production, and developed the label subsidiary Six2Six Films. Having appeared in last year’s “Swiss Banks”, a collaboration with European affiliates SWC Records, he wrote, produced and features in a new movie “Six2Six”.
It co:stars Treach (Naughty by Nature), Syleena Johnson and Chief Rocker Busy Bee, and has been selected by Ralph McDaniels’ Hip Hop Film Festival for screening in NYC at the beginning of August.
Constant Deviants will be in NYC in the last week of June meeting with press and appearing on various radio shows including Sirius XM, Beatminerz Radio, Bodega Cold Kutz and Classic Storm
Check out their single “So Underrated” and first of their Tre Volte Freestyle video series, Hard on these Streets
YOU CAN READ THE FEATURES WITH BOTH ARTISTS BY FLIPPING THROUGH THE PAGES IN NINE5FOUR’S DIGITAL EDITION HERE
All press, media and radio station enquiries and requests regarding Horseshoe Gang and Constant Deviants can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR. Contact details are HERE
