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Published today in France’s online platform HipHop 4 Life is an exclusive new interview with Detroit MC Kid Vishis, and the premiere of his new freestyle video

In the feature written in both French & English, they discuss his new album “Timing is Everything” which released on 22nd July, he speaks about life growing up around artists such as his elder brother Royce da 5’9″ and Eminem, their body of work and the experience gained by touring with D12.

They then discuss the art of lyricism in hip hop today and the Total Slaughter event in NYC which he attended and his thoughts on appearing at their rap battles in the future, he speaks on the Detroit scene and artists he rates as the “ones to watch”, producers he’d like to work with and tells of his meeting with J Dilla back in the day.

Finishing with his plans to tour France and the rest of Europe, the feature then concludes with the premiere of his new freestyle video shot in the lab in Detroit

READ IT ALL HERE

Watch the new freestyle video on Youtube

Produced by Mr Porter, Chase Moore of Hippie Sabotage, New Jersey beatsmith Nemisis and Canada’s Nick Zervos, the album is available worldwide on iTunes, Amazon and in CD format from the label Seven 13 Entertainment at www.seven13ent.com

Still conducting further interviews with international press, Kid Vishis is also at the early stages of arranging tours of the UK, Europe and Canada while well into the recording process of his follow up album. Keep up to date with all of his news via twitter @KidVishis

All international media, press and booking enquiries regarding Kid Vishis can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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Detroit rapper Kid Vishis sat down with international online hip hop website The Rap Up recently, and in this filmed interview discusses his new album “Timing is Everything”.

He speaks on the primary inspirations behind it, subject matter and the recording process, as well as the inclusion of his brother Royce da 5’9″ as the only featured artist in the final track. He also explains how he feels his approach differs slightly to that of the Slaughterhouse legend and outlines his plans for the future.

The feature, which also includes a review of the album and the stream on Spotify, can be read HERE

You can watch the video of the interview on Vimeo

TRU | Kid Vishis from The Rap Up on Vimeo.

Released through Seven 13 Entertainment on 22/07/2014, “Timing is Everything is also available worldwide on iTunes & Amazon, while CD copies can be bought direct from the label at www.seven13ent.com You can keep up to date with Kid Vishis on twitter @KidVishis

Look out for more international media reviews, interviews & features on Kid Vishis and the album “Timing is Everything in the coming weeks. Any further press inquiries can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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4 days to go until the release of the debut album by Detroit’s MC Kid Vishis on Tuesday 22nd July 2014.

Produced by Mr Porter (Shady / D12), Chase Moore (Hippie Sabotage), New Jersey’s Nemisis and Canada’s Nick Zervos, “Timing is Everything” will be available worldwide on digital & physical CD formats, and autographed copies can be ordered from the label Seven 13 Entertainment now at www.seven13ent.com

It is also available for pre order now on iTunes & Amazon

Latest review comes from online publication Dead End Hip Hop based in the USA.

Writer Samuel Odunsi Jr puts the album in the context of the Detroit scene and the emergence of this artist over the years from releasing mixtapes as part of the “Sick Em” series, working with his elder brother Royce da 5’9″ and now stepping out in his own right with his first official studio album.

Unsurprisingly, props are given to Kid Vishis’ mic skills, concise rapier-like delivery and range of subject matter, notably in this case on the track Beautiful Day “anytime an MC takes the time out to drop some positive knowledge should be an A grade in everyone’s book.“. Read the full review HERE

Kid Vishis has had a busy time with media recently, the results of which you will see over the coming weeks, and is also in the middle of planning tours of Canada, the UK & Europe while working on his follow up sophomore album. Keep up to date with him on twitter @KidVishis and on Instagram “KidVishis”

Here is his latest video for “Talk Behind My Back”

Media & press requests to interview Kid Vishis, or for promotional copies of the album to review can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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Only 5 days to go until Detroit’s Kid Vishis releases his debut album “Timing is Everything” on Tuesday the 22nd July.

It includes production by Mr Porter, Chase Moore, Nemisis and Nick Zervos, and will be available on digital and physical CD formats internationally. It can already be pre-ordered on iTunes and Amazon, and autographed copies can be ordered from the label Seven 13 Entertainment at www.seven13ent.com

Earlier this week he released his new official video for “Talk Behind My Back” on youtube. Produced by Chase Moore from Hippie Sabotage, it features guest appearances from his brother Royce da 5’9″ and Marvwon.

As some territories bar access to overseas Youtube channels, it has just been uploaded to Vimeo today

Kid Vishis – Talk Behind My Back (official video ft Royce da 5’9″ & Marvwon) produced by Chase Moore from UrbanElite Promotions on Vimeo.

Look out for more international media coverage on the album coming in the next few weeks, and meantime keep up to date with him on twitter @KidVishis and the label @Seven13Music

Any requests to interview Kid Vishis, or for promotional copies of the album to review can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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The long awaited debut album “Timing is Everything” by Detroit’s Kid Vishis (younger brother of Royce da 5 9) releases 22nd July on Seven 13 Entertainment.

One of Michigan’s most highly rated emerging rappers is no novice, having toured throughout the United States, Europe & the UK, produced a series of “Sick ‘EM” mixtapes since 2007 and featured on several of his brother’s albums and also worked with Crooked I’s fam Horse Shoe Gang.

He draws his influences from legendary lyricists down the years, and as debuts go, it’s a bold move that throughout the album he showcases his own mic skills with only one feature appearing on the track “Coward” – appropriately enough from his older brother

Production is courtesy of Shady’s Mr Porter, Chase Moore (Hippie Sabotage), Nemisis and Canada’s Nick Zervos

Unsurprisingly there’s been much international media interest in the release, and British online Rawroots have just featured the release HERE

Expect to see a lot of coverage on the album over the summer which can be pre-ordered at www.seven13ent.com

You can keep up to date with him on twitter @KidVishis and meantime check out the single “Heaven” released late in 2013 which is produced by Nemesis.

Press & media inquiries regarding Kid Vishis & the album “Timing is Everything, including requests for promotional copies to review or to interview Kid Vishis can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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Taken from his debut album “Timing is Everything” out on 22nd July 2014, younger brother of Royce da 5 9, Kid Vishis, has leaked this new lyric video for his joint “Look At All My $hit” produced by Chase Moore of Hippie Sabotage

Releasing on Seven 13 Entertainment, the album can be pre-ordered now with additional signed merchandise at www.seven13ent.com

The full press release and tracklisting for “Timing is Everything” can be read HERE

Physical promotional CD copies of the album are being sent out to press & media in the UK & Europe now, with digital copies following shortly. Any international publications who wish a CD or digital copy for review, or who would like to request an interview with Kid Vishis can contact UrbanElite PR HERE

Similarly, DJ requests for full quality clean mp3s of the tracks “Heaven” & “Look At All My $hit” should also be sent to UrbanElite PR at the contact point quoted above.

Meanwhile, keep up to date with them on twitter @KidVishis & @Seven13Music

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Ahead of the release of his new EP “Verbal sWARdz” on 14th April, Iron Braydz gives one of his most in depth interviews to date to British online publication NIJI Magazine.

He speaks on his move from Nigeria to Kilburn in north London at a young age, the early influence of hip hop in his life and what inspired him to become an artist, his earliest live shows & hosting events for DJ Premier, Joell Ortiz and RZA, working with UK producers Lewis Parker and Chemo and Stateside artists Sean Price, DJ Ronin and Sav Killz, his growing support in Europe, becoming the newest member of Triple Darkness, his role in a new independent film “Night Bus” and the recording process in putting the new EP together

It’s a real insight into the history of one of the UK’s most highly regarded hip hop artists which you can read in full HERE

The new release is largely self produced, but includes features from Triple Darkness, Kyza, Skriblah, Sean Price and Organized Konfusion’s Prince Po

The track Fiery Red featuring Sean Price was originally released to the internet a couple of years ago. Check it out

It’s set to be one of the hottest UK hip hop releases in the first half of 2014, and only the beginning of a series of releases whether as solo projects or via his involvement with Triple Darkness and FuFu Gang

Keep up to date with him on twitter @Braydz on his Facebook “HollaAtBraydz” and check in with the publication over at @NijiMagazine

All international press & media enquiries, requests for promotional copies of the EP for review, or requests to interview Iron Braydz can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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The new Matt Maddox album “Righteous Fury” is the highly anticipated follow up to his debut “Asylum Artistry” and releases Tuesday 25th February on Red Phone Records / Seven 13 Music.

It’s been a long time in the making but has enjoyed an impressive international media response, reflecting the skilled wordplay and powerful delivery of the Kansas based MC. The ex Guerilla War Tactix member has called on some well known names in the world of hip hop to join him on the album.

Producers including Nemesis, Skammadix, C Lance (Jedi Mind Tricks), Sicknature (Snowgoons), and Vanderslice have provided some neck breakin beats over which Maddox and featured artists such as Tragedy Khadafi, Reef the Lost Cauze, King Magnetic, Adlib and Burke the Jurke have delivered the lyrical fire. A healthy dose of quality turntablism is in effect throughout courtesy of fellow Red Phone labelmate DJ TMB.

He has just launched the video trailer for the album on Youtube, and the soundtrack used is the track “The Get Back” ft King Magnetic. Check it out

The album will be available in digital and physical formats, and can be pre-ordered in the following ways:

Digitally via iTunes HERE

Order the physical CD format with additional T-shirt, poster and sticker (free shipping) HERE

Here is the full tracklisting

1. No Country For Old Men produced by Engineer
2. Interlude produced by Sultan Mir
3. Sick & Tired cuts by TMB produced by Sultan Mir
4. BARbarians ft Godilla, UG & Born Unique produced by Hellzwind
5. Work ft Mina Fedora produced by Skammadix
6. El Mariachi produced by Nemesis
7. The Get Back ft King Magnetic produced by Skammadix
8. Comedy Pt 1 produced by Skammadix
9. Murder Weapons ft Swann Cuts by TMB produced by C Lance
10. Spider Man ft Adlib & Reef The Lost Cauze produced by Vanderslice
11. Mjolnir ft Burke the Jurke Cuts by TMB produced by C Lance
12. King Killer produced by Sicknature
13. Olympus Has Fallen Cuts by TMB produced by Hellzwind
14. Upon A Pale Horse ft Edd Bundy Cuts by TMB produced by Edd Bundy
15. Comedy Pt 2 produced by Skammadix
16. A Time To Kill Cuts by TMB produced by Hellzwind
17. Street Art ft Tragedy Khadafi Cuts by TMB produced by Skammadix
18. Reality’s a Bitch produced by Skammadix
19. Show Must Go On produced by Nemesis

He is also currently on tour with Reef the Lost Cauze and Adlib. Catch them at any of these venues in the next couple of weeks:

Feb 21st- Quakertown, PA The Eagle
Feb 22nd- Staten Island, NY The Full Cup
Feb 23rd- Atlantic City, NJ Gran Fromage
Feb 28th- Spartanburg, SC Mirrors Gentlemens Club
March 1st- Ashville, NC Haywood Lounge
March 2nd- Norfolk, VA The Iguana
March 5th- Chicago, IL Sub T lounge
March 6th- Madison, WI
March 7th- Milwaukee, WI The Stone Fly
March 9th- Appleton, WI Capital Centre

Look out for a lot more international media coverage in the next few weeks and also the launch of a new single next week. Keep up to date with his release and tour news over at twitter @MattMaddox82 and check in with his label partners @RedPhoneRecords & @Seven13Music

All true hip hop heads need to mark this one in the calendar :

25th February – Matt Maddox “Righteous Fury” – cop the real deal !!

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Hopefully 2014 will be as good as 2013 for touring hip hop artists to the UK and Europe, and this line up announced for early next year certainly indicates a promising start.

Redphone Records, Seven 13 Entertainment & Deep Concerts Media have come together to present a new tour featuring Queensbridge vets Nature & Blaq Poet, Detroit’s next name to watch out for (& younger brother of Royce da 5 9) Kid Vishis, and current Hawaii resident by way of Long Beach southern California Matt Maddox.

Also on tour will be DJ Mickey Knox who mixed Nature’s mixtape Ashtray Effect 2 earlier this year. As the tour name suggests, Matt Maddox celebrates the release of his new album “Righteous Fury” in good company, as Blaq Poet gets ready to release his new album Blaq Death, & Vishis prepares to launch a new mixtape shortly ahead of a new official album due in 2014. Next year should also mark the long awaited new studio album from Nature

The tour is in the early stages of organizing, with 4 dates already confirmed :

Barcelona 18th February
Madrid 19th February
Tenerife, Canary Islands 20th February
Zarragoza 21st February

UrbanElite PR are assisting Red Phone & DCM and are pleased to advise that dates are still available for Europe & the UK, whether before the dates in Spain or in the 2 weeks after.

Venue & club promoters interested in booking a show can contact UrbanElite PR HERE for further details and to be put in direct contact with the sole official representative for these artists in relation to the tour.

Meanwhile, check out these videos on Youtube for each of the artists

Blaq Poet “Aint Nuttin Changed” produced by DJ Premier

Nature “Time is Money” ft N.O.R.E.

Kid Vishis ft Royce da 5 9 “Straight Out of Detroit”

Matt Maddox “You Are The Resistance”

You can also read more about Red Phone Records and their roster at www.redphonerecords.net

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“Proving that it is possible to deliver street-influenced, hardcore Hip-Hop without having to appeal to the lowest common denominator, with “Magna Carta” M9 has succeeded in his mission to elevate, stimulate and edutain, delivering one of 2012′s most essential albums in the process.” is how Ryan Proctor summarizes the new album from London’s Melanin 9 for his online blog Old To The New

Ryan has been writing about hip hop for several magazines over the years, contributing reviews, interviews and news, and has established a real tastemaker online platform with his blog, covering some of the best traditional hip hop international releases, videos, singles, albums and events

If in any doubt about his standpoint on hip hop & rap music today, his opening line about Melanin 9’s album and his overall view are combined with :

“Although there may be many artists today prepared to sell their soul and dumb down their content in an attempt to appeal to the masses and achieve their fifteen minutes of fame, there are still real emcees out there who aren’t willing to take the easy route, choosing instead to put hours of effort into mastering their craft, keeping their lyrical swords sharp as they walk in the footsteps of the greats that came before them. London-based lyricist Melanin 9 a.k.a. M9 is one such artist.”

A full in depth review follows HERE

The strength of the classic Tru Skool sound influenced by the Golden Era of the 1990’s is reflected by the international element of his album sales on iTunes throughout Europe and in the States, as well of course as in the UK. This would indicate that the genre is in good health, and still passes the test of time when others come & go.

You can buy the album on iTunes digital store HERE or if you prefer purchasing the CD format by mail order, or the limited edition 12″ vinyl of the single “White Russian” featuring Roc Marciano, go to http://m9ether.bandcamp.com

Connect with him on twitter @Melanin_9 and reach out to Ryan on twitter @RyanProctor75

All international coverage on this release has been handled by UrbanElite PR, and any further media enquiries can be sent HERE

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