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New Jersey’s 050 Boyz are renowned for their energetic high octane live stage shows, and will be performing at the Black Bear Bar in Brooklyn on Monday 2nd November as part of a quality line up arranged by The Writters Block Concert Series.

Should be a big night for fans of real hip hop in the area, with additional dj sets courtesy of Toshi, Joe Bodega, Sky and more artists on the bill ready to rip the mic.

Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK will be joined by DJ Nugget to bring the noise just as they did through the summer at events such as the Lincoln Park and 24 Hours of Peace Festivals, and this official video of their track “Hot Damn” represents the kind of vibe people can expect to see on the night

050 Boyz – Hot Damn (Official Music Video – produced by Clinton Place) from UrbanElite Promotions on Vimeo.

The group released their much acclaimed debut album “Everything 050” (available HERE) in August and appeared as guests on various radio shows including The Bodega Cold Kutz Show, the LFHQ show with DJ Premier and the Rap Is Outta Control show with DJ Eclipse where they performed this freestyle cypher with Boston’s N.B.S.

Well worth gettin down to the Black Bear Bar if you get the chance. Address is 70 N 6th Street, Brooklyn NYC. Doors open 8pm and admission is $12 all night

You can connect with 050 Boyz on FACEBOOK and also via twitter @050_Boyz (@EgoFree2_050 @RiqdaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050)

All media, press, dj and booking enquiries regarding 050 Boyz can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, contact details HERE

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A very rare opportunity to witness jazz drummer and hip hop producer Karriem Riggins perform in London in what is his first ever solo show in London.

With production credits for work with a whole range of well known hip hop artists including Talib Kweli, Slum Village, The Roots, Common and J Dilla under his belt, the jazz drummer has also performed with Diana Krall, Oscar Peterson and Donald Byrd to mention but a few.

He has also turned his hand to a bit of turntablism, and brings his DJ set to England for the show he calls Blend, so called as he mashes together his favourite jazz, soul, funk and hip hop sounds for a unique experience. It’ll get lively…..!!!!

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Joining him will be the UK’s First Lady of Hip Hop, ex MTV and BBC 1Xtra presenter DJ Sarah Love. A major player in UK hip hop’s progression since her days at London’s renowned Deal Real and Kung Fu sessions, she now regularly tours overseas to Europe and Australia.

You can catch Karriem, Sarah and Ben Grymm performing on Thursday 17th September at Trapeze Basement (formerly East Village), 89 Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 3HX. The venue is a 5 minute walk east of Old Street Tube Station.

The night starts at 9.30pm running to 2am, and tickets in advance cost £10 and can be bought HERE Door price will be more, so it’s advised to buy early for what’s sure to be a busy night. This is an event for those aged 18 and over so it’s advised to carry Photo ID

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Here’s Karriem performing “Play Your Cards Right” live with Common, taken from the Smokin’ Aces Sountrack

You can learn mmore about Karriem Riggins at his official website www.karriemriggins.com

Any press and media enquiries regarding this event can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE

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It’s that time of year again when the world’s press & media descend upon Austin Texas for the annual SXSW Festival

The music festival runs from Tuesday 17th March – Sunday 22nd March, and for the third consecutive year, newly re-crowned “Cincinnati Hip Hop Artist of the Year” Buggs tha Rocka will be performing. Having released his new album “Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet” in December 2014 which received widespread international press coverage, he penned a new two album deal in January this year with Talib Kweli’s Javotti Organization as part of a new recording duo “Space Invadaz” which sees Buggs team up with Donte from the group MOOD.

Buggs will be performing at the Special Delivery event on Wednesday 18th March at The Roosevelt Room, 307 W 5th Street Austin, and is scheduled to appear on stage around 8.45pm. The event is headlined by Freddie Gibbs and hosted by B Dot of Rap Radar.

Whether performing on multiple occasions at SXSW and A3C in Atlanta, or at clubs around the country, Buggs’ shows are always full of energy as you can see from this clip of him performing with Talib Kweli in 2013

Any members of the press & media who are attending SXSW and would like to meet with Buggs tha Rocka and his team and take in his live set, email UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION with your details and we’ll make the necessary arrangements

You can keep up to date with Buggs on twitter @BuggsThaRocka

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British online Bearded Magazine report on a wide range of new independent artists of various genres, providing reviews, features, news and video coverage.

They have an “Introducing…” series of features where they “focus on artists we think are worth shouting about”

They have just published one such feature on Detroit MC Kid Vishis who released his debut album “Timing is Everything” on 22nd July 2104.

The feature focuses mainly on the new release, while providing some background : “Being the younger sibling of an already established musical force can often be of detriment to your success…however, when it comes to Detroit-style rap, with all its grit, Kid Vishis isn’t finding it difficult to escape from Royce da 5’9”.”

Describing Kid Vishis’ rhymes as flows with “lyrical flair & poignancy, dropping truth bombs….no gimmicks, just pure vocal dexterity“, the album is recommended for those looking for “real roots rap, with bold, confident rhymes spat over crisp beats”

Read the whole feature written by Larry Day HERE

Now available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and CD formats through Seven 13 Entertainment www.seven13ent.com

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Look out for further international press coverage being published in the coming weeks, and keep up to date with Kid Vishis on twitter @KidVishis for news updates on new releases and shows

Press & media wishing to interview Kid Vishis, or club promoters looking to book Kid Vishis for shows should contact UrbanElite PR HERE with inquiries.

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Detroit was in the house when local online publication Kick Magazine sat down with the city’s MC Kid Vishis to speak about his debut album “Timing is Everything” which released on 22nd July

They talked about his early days and the role his elder brother Royce da 5’9″ has played in his development, and the differences and similarities in delivery style between the two, as well as how the “Detroit state of mind” has helped shape him as an artist.

They discuss the album title, why the time was right now to release his first official studio album, which tracks were most personal to him and the meaning behind the Mr Porter produced “Message to the MC’s”, before finishing on his plans for the future

The interview, which includes the album on Spotify, can be read HERE

With further production by New Jersey’s Nemisis, Canada’s Nick Zervos and Australian Chase Moore from Californian duo Hippie Sabotage, the album is available internationally in digital format on iTunes and Amazon, while CD’s can be bought directly from the label Seven 13 Entertainment at www.seven13ent.com

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Currently in the early stages of setting up tours in Canada, the UK & Europe as well as working on his sophomore album, you can keep up to date with Kid Vishis on twitter @KidVishis

Look out for further press coverage from the UK, Europe and USA in the weeks ahead. All media & press interested in interviewing Kid Vishis, or international club & concert promoters interested in booking him for shows can contact UrbanElite PR

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It’s now nearly 2 weeks since Detroit MC Kid Vishis released his debut album “Timing is Everything” on Seven 13 Entertainment.

The younger brother of Royce da 5’9″ has enjoyed widespread international media coverage over the past couple of months, most recently by France’s online Sagittarius HH who have just published a new review which can be read HERE

Written in French, the review reflects on the fact that other than his brother on the final track “Coward”, there are no other featured artists, however “It represents his pedigree with an impressive lyrical density to the point that he has no need for guest appearances.” and presenting the explanation that as this is his debut, and clearly a deliberate approach this time around, it may be “because we feel that Timing is Everything is a very personal work.”

The review also reflects the fact that the album is not necessarily what is expected, with only one Detroit producer, Mr Porter, providing beats along with California based Chase Moore, Canada’s Nick Zervos and New Jersey’s Nemisis, all of whom are providing a diversity of sound, even touching upon dubstep in the track “In Yo Face”, but never wavering from the core principles of lyricism & rhyme skills expected from a rapper influenced by the best from the Golden Age of hip hop.

Available internationally on Itunes & Amazon in digital format, CD’s of the album can also be bought directly from the label at www.seven13ent.com Check out the official audio stream on Soundcloud

Look out for further press coverage coming from the UK, Europe & USA in the next couple of weeks, including a special video feature in France’s Hip Hop 4 Life in the next few days. Currently in the middle of further media promotional activity as well as putting together tour dates for the UK, Europe & Canada, you can follow him on twitter @KidVishis.

All press & media wishing to interview Kid Vishis, and club promoters wishing to booking him for shows can contact UrbanElite PR HERE

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Kid Vishis sat down with Dan Anwar from the UK’s Sabotage Times the day after the release of his new album “Timing is Everything” to give one of his most wide-ranging interviews to date

He described meeting J Dilla at the family home, spoke about the Detroit hip hop scene and artists such as Black Milk, Drake, Eminem and his brother Royce da 5’9″, he gave his thoughts on the rap battle scene, the authenticity of the film 8 Mile and the inaugural Total Slaughter event in NYC which he attended, and of course they discussed the new album which is available worldwide on iTunes and Amazon on Seven 13 Entertainment (www.seven13ent.com)

READ THE FULL FEATURE HERE

The album includes production by Mr Porter (Shady / D12), Chase Moore (Hippie Sabotage), Nemisis & Nick Zervos. Check out the official album stream on Soundcloud

Kid Vishis is currently in the early stages of planning tours in Canada, the UK and Europe, working on a new mixtape and sophomore album and is still conducting interviews with international media. He’s set for a busy year ahead, and you can keep up to date with him on twitter @KidVishis

Look out for further international press coverage on Kid Vishis and the new album over the coming weeks. All members of the press with inquiries and requests to interview Kid Vishis, or club / event / venue / tour promoters with booking enquiries should contact UrbanElite PR HERE

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Detroit MC Kid Vishis released his debut album “Timing is Everything” on Tuesday 22nd July.

It is available internationally on iTunes and Amazon while CD copies can be bought direct from the label Seven 13 Entertainment at www.seven13ent.com

The younger brother of Royce da 5’9″ enlisted the production skills of Mr Porter (Shady / D12), Australian Chase Moore of Californian duo Hippie Sabotage, New Jersey’s Nemisis and Canadian Nick Zervos in the making of the album, and latest to review it is Italy’s online publication HipHopRec.com

You can read the review HERE A section translated reads “Kid Vishis demonstrates great skill in writing and showcasing an energy which reflects the traditions of Detroit rap. One of the new faces of American hip hop music that promises to be one of the next rising stars of the scene.”

Currently in the middle of further promotional activity & speaking with international media about the release, Kid Vishis is also at the early stages of setting up tours in Canada, the UK and Europe as well as recording his sophomore album. All media, press & booking inquiries can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

Meantime, keep up to date with Kid Vishis on twitter @KidVishis and check out the radio edit of his track “Coward” featuring Royce da 5’9″ released earlier this week. DJs who require a full quality mp3 of Coward can also request it from us at the point of contact highlighted above

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Having released his debut solo album “Reality Provoking Liberation” on 28th October, London rapper & producer Apex Zero took time out recently from preparing for his forthcoming launch party to speak with Sam Bass from Under City Lights (UCL) Magazine

Here he speaks on the process of putting the album together and the social & political content covered in his lyrics, his future plans as part of the hip hop duo First and Last and the music scene within London generally

Read the full interview HERE

The album launch event takes place this Saturday, 7th December, upstairs at The Vibe Bar, 91 Brick Lane, Shoreditch, London E1 6QL. The night runs from 8pm – 1am, nearest tube station is Aldgate East (a 5 minute walk east of the venue), entry price is £5.00 on the door and photo ID is advised in line with most venues’ current policy.

Apex will be playing tracks from Reality Provoking Reality with a live band, and anyone familiar with his involvement in the group The Pantheonz of Zenn-La will know to expect a highly energetic show!

Also performing will be Caxton Press, Iron Braydz from Triple Darkness and spinnin ’em on the decks will be DJ A.Gee from the city’s re-established hip hop radio station Itch FM. Hosting the event will be Peaches.

It’s certain to be a big night of quality live music, one all real hip hop heads won’t want to miss

Meantime, check out the new recently recorded joint “Transcendental Emcee”

You can buy the album in digital & CD format HERE and connect with Apex on twitter @ApexZero00

Any further press & media enquiries about the album release or the event can be addressed to UrbanElite PR HERE

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London’s Apex Zero prepares for his Reality Provoking Liberation album launch party with the release of this brand new joint straight out the lab, “Transcendental Emcee”.

The debut solo album was released to wide critical acclaim on 28th October, and this new track brings a lil’ different flava courtesy of Frank Freeman’s production, while Apex displays his trademark skilled wordplay and lyricism

The launch event takes place this Saturday, 7th December, upstairs at The Vibe Bar, 91 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL. Apex will be showcasing tracks from the album with a live band, while there will also be performances from Caxton Press and Iron Braydz from Triple Darkness. On the 1’s & 2’s is Itch FM’s DJ A. Gee hosted by Peaches.

With some of the city’s finest talent in the building it’s sure to be a big night not to be missed by all hip hop heads in the area. Running from 8pm – 1am, entry is £5.00 on the door, nearest tube is Aldgate East and photo ID is advised in line with common venue policy. More venue information available from www.vibe-bar.co.uk

You can connect with Apex on twitter @ApexZero00 and the producer @GoodOldFrank

Check the new joint out on Soundcloud

Any djs not already serviced with the full quality clean radio edit can request it from UrbanElite PR HERE

The album Reality Provoking Liberation can be bought in digital and CD formats direct from http://firstandlast.bandcamp.com

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