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London based I Am Hip Hop Magazine produce a print version of their publication as well as having their online platform, and have also started a new radio show on the city’s Westide FM every Thursday night from 11pm

They sat down with Cincinnati’s Buggs tha Rocka recently to discuss his new album “Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet” which releases on 10th December. They delve into his early days starting out in the industry and chart his progression as an artist to the point where he is now performing at Festivals such as A3C, SXSW and the recent Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, and touring with Talib Kweli. He cites his major influences, thoughts on the importance of lyricism and his own approach to recording, finishing by outlining his aims for the future

READ THE ENTIRE FEATURE HERE

This is a busy time for the MC. While conducting a series of interviews for international press and filming new videos from the album, he has also been performing at A3C in Atlanta, at the Reflection Eternal Reunion show in Cincinnati, opening for Bone Thugs n Harmony and appearing with Mac Miller at the Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in LA.

Meanwhile, he has been busy recording new material for a new mixtape and album scheduled for release in 2015, Scattered Thoughts being a pre-cursor, and putting together early plans for an international tour with some well known names in the world of hip hop.

You can keep up to date with him on twitter @BuggsThaRocka and look out for a re-cap video of that Reflection Eternal show hitting the internet very shortly. Meanwhile, check Buggs performing with Talib at last year’s A3C Festival

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One of the longest running onlines in the UK specializing in hip hop music, BritishHipHop.co.uk, jumped on the phone with award winning Cincinnati MC Buggs tha Rocka recently in the lead up to the release of his new album “Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet” on 10th December

Speaking with the site’s Ethan Everton, Buggs spoke about his development from the early days to touring & performing at festivals with Talib Kweli, and how their relationship grew. He discusses the writing process for the new album, the various themes behind the concept and how he invited producers such as !llmind, Jake One, Sal Dali and Hop Trax, and featured artists Chuck Inglish, Tanya Morgan, Piakhan, MOOD to appear.

He then addresses his thoughts on life as an independent artist, whether in Ohio specifically or in the world of hip hop more generally, commenting on the effect the power of the internet now has and the predominance of lyricism compared to the mainstream.

READ THE FULL FEATURE HERE

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Buggs has had a busy few weeks recently. He has just completed another series of interviews with various international press publications, and performed at A3C in Atlanta with Talib Kweli, the pair teaming up again with Hi Tek at the Reflection Eternal Reunion Show in Cincinnati, opening for Bone Thugs n Harmony and then performing with Mac Miller at the Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in Los Angeles on 8th November.

He is filming more official videos for this project, and you will see these and much more media coverage over the coming weeks. You can keep up to date with him on twitter @BuggsThaRocka and on Facebook “BuggsThaRockaMusic”

OFFICIAL VIDEO : BAD HABITS (taken from the album)

Buggs Tha Rocka – Bad Habits (Official Music Video) from Buggs Tha Rocka on Vimeo.

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Voted “Best Hip Hop Artist” at this year’s Cincinnati Entertainment Awards, Buggs tha Rocka releases his new album “Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet” on 10th December.

The 19 tracks include production and features from many local upcoming artists as well as Jake One, !llmind, Tanya Morgan, Chuck Inglish from The Cool Kids, MOOD and Piakhan. He returned from this year’s A3C Festival in Atlanta performing with Talib Kweli for the second year running and spoke with the UK’s online HHK Mag (Hip Hop Kings) as part of their regular series “25 Facts….” where artists provide previously unknown information about the making of their albums.

Within the feature, Buggs explains the original planned title for the album and the reason behind the new title, he reveals that Mac Miller & Talib Kweli were originally scheduled to feature, the assistance provided by Hi Tek in the making of the album, how a visit to Amsterdam played a pivotal role in the project and much more.

READ IT ALL HERE

In the past couple of weeks he has opened for Bone Thugs & Harmony and performed at the special Eternal Reflection reunion show at Cincinnati’s Rhinegeist Brewery with MOOD and DJ Clockwork with whom he has released two mixtapes.

Check out his most recent video for the single Bad Habits

Buggs Tha Rocka – Bad Habits (Official Music Video) from Buggs Tha Rocka on Vimeo.

We’ve already received substantial international media interest in this release, the results of which you will see over the coming months. Any further press & media inquiries, whether requests for a promotional copy of the album to review or to interview Buggs tha Rocka can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

You can keep up to date with Buggs online on twitter @BuggsThaRocka on Facebook “BuggsThaRockaMusic” or via his official site www.buggstharocka.com

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Cincinnati’s Buggs tha Rocka returned to Atlanta for the second year running to perform with Talib Kweli at the A3C Festival 2014.

He documented his visit on film in this re-cap video which features appearances by Donte from MOOD, Kid Capri, Jay Electronica, Karen Civil, Bone Thugs n Harmony, Cyhi the Prynce, Losa and many others.

The backing track used is Electric Eel in a Pool of Catfish featuring Tanya Morgan, taken from his new album “Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet” which releases on 10th December 2014. The album features many local Cincinnati producers and artists as well as recognized names such as MOOD, Chuck Inglish, Jake One and !llmind.

Here is the full tracklisting

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1. Scattered Thoughts Intro (produced by Sal Dali)
2. My$tery (produced by Sal Dali)
3. Against Me ft Aida Chakra (produced by !llmind)
4. Bad Habits (produced by Hop Trax)
5. Until The End ft. MOOD & Phoenix Aphrodite (produced by !llmind)
6. Phantom of The Opera ft Chuck Inglish (produced by Kill Will)
7. Angel of Death ft Piakhan (produced by Hop Trax)
8. Moments Slowed Down (produced by Alister Johnson)
9. Rapture ft Phoenix Aphrodite (produced by !llmind)
10. Religiously ft Donte from MOOD (produced by Hop Trax)
11. Royalty interlude (produced by !llmind)
12. Rolling Stone (produced by !llmind)
13. My Everything ft Phoenix Aphrodite (produced by Yon L.i.)
14. Thirsty ft Donte from MOOD & Ianigma (produced by Jake One)
15. OuterXSpaceXLove ft Pappadon (produced by Swiff D)
16. Celebration For Us ft Moxy Monster (produced by Rusko)
17. Electric Eel in a Pool of Catfish ft Tanya Morgan (produced by Beats McGreevy)
18. Skates (produced by Sal Dali)
19. Time Machine (shine) ft Aida Chakra (produced by Hop Trax)

You can keep in touch with Cincinnati Entertainment Awards’ current hip hop artist of the year online at www.buggstharocka.com on twitter @BuggsThaRocka and on Facebook BuggsThaRockaMusic

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Buggs tha Rocka – A3C Festival 2014 Re-Cap from Buggs Tha Rocka on Vimeo.

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All international press & media inquiries regarding Buggs tha Rocka and the album Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet can be sent to UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT section

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