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There’s just over 2 weeks to go until Constant Deviants release their fourth studio album “Avant Garde” on the 12th May.

It will be made available on vinyl, CD and digital formats through their own Six2Six Records label.

2016 will mark the 20th anniversary of their debut 12″ release “Competition Catch Speed Knots”, and while they spent 8 years working on seperate projects for Arista and Roc-A-Fella, they’ve been prolific since reforming officially in 2009 and setting up their own imprint. Albums, singles, releases with their colleagues in Switzerland SWC Records as Trilateral Commission, Emcee M.I. himself has recorded 4 albums in the past year and DJ Cutt has been producing various projects for the label.

The Baltimore & New Jersey duo, once based in Brooklyn in the earlier years, have been busy in the past few weeks conducting interviews with a host of international publications. The latest to appear on the internet is with French online “Hip Hop Breath” where they discuss their album, their work and time spent in France and Switzerland, their influences and thoughts on the current rap scene. M.I. then also speaks on recent events in the USA which has led to much publicized racial tensions and the role artists can play to address this.

READ THE WHOLE FEATURE HERE

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A little earlier, M.I. spoke with Chase March for his WIB Rap Radio show which is broadcast Mondays midnight to 2am on Canada’s 94.9 CHRW and affiliated to the online publication The Word is Bond.

He talks about the meaning behind Avant Garde which brings them on to speak about the bridge between the old skool hip hop sound and today’s version, he gives his thoughts on the emergence of artists such as Kendrick Lamar and J Cole, production techniques through the years and how some classic albums compare to today, support levels for artists in the D.M.V. and Tri State areas compared to the west coast and the South, graffiti, their 20 years in the game and much more.

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M.I. and DJ Cutt will be in NYC to meet with media from Friday 8th May to Thursday 14th May inclusive. Any radio station djs or members of the press who would like the opportunity to interview with them while they’re in town can contact UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION with their request and we’ll set it up

Meanwhile, connect with Constant Deviants on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift or through their official Facebook Page

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New Jersey & Baltimore duo Constant Deviants release their fourth studio album “Avant Garde” on 12th May, and to mark the occasion filmed a special trilogy of freestyles

“Heavy Artillery” was the first to be released from the “3Stylez Series” and was premiered by UK site Shout 4 Music as part of a feature they published on the group. Episode 2 entitled “Art of War” again sees DJ Cutt and Emcee M.I. performing live and direct, filmed in one take, and the video has just been released today.

As expected, the new album has generated a high level of media interest in the past couple of months. Their single “Breathin” was featured in the UK’s DJ Magazine and the pair have already appeared in multiple international publications with much more to come in the weeks ahead.

They will also be in NYC 8th – 14th May for a series of radio and press interviews, so you will see and hear a lot more of them shortly.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO “ART OF WAR” ON VIMEO

Constant Deviants – 3Stylez Series Episode 2 – "Art of War" from UrbanElite Promotions on Vimeo.

You can connect with them on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and on their Facebook Page

All media inquiries regarding Constant Deviants, including any radio station dj, online tv & press requests to interview them while in NYC next month can be sent to UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION

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Rising Southern rapper and producer Ande Bishop releases his debut EP “Ocean$ – Extended Play” on 19th May having signed a recent record deal with Seven 13 Entertainment

Now operating out of both Atlanta and Alabama, the talented young artist first came to prominence for his work on Londn Blue’s “False Hope” EP before switching focus to his own solo career.

He began 2015 by releasing his first ever solo track “50 Centences” which was featured by The Source followed by “$77.43”, and the video for his first official single “MoneyorFriendz” was featured by both MTV and VH-1. The EP has just been previewed by French online Urban Tribune which you can read HERE

Earlier in the week, Ande released the second single “OLDJAYZVIDEOS” premiered by JackThriller.com. It’s already had around 10,000 plays in the space of 48 hours on Soundcloud. Check out the audio stream

Ande is about to conduct interviews with various international publications, and will be releasing more new music and the official video for “OLDJAYZVIDEOS” in the weeks ahead. Keep up to date with him on twitter @Ande_Bishop and his label @Seven13Music

All media & press inquiries regarding Ande Bishop, whether requests for promotional copies of the EP to review or to set up an interview with him, or DJ requests for the full quality mp3 of the radio edit of “OLDJAYZVIDEOS” can be sent to UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION

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Rising Southern rapper & producer Ande Bishop releases his debut EP “Ocean$ – Extended Play” on 19th May.

The recent signing to Seven 13 Entertainment first gained recognition for his production work on Londn Blue’s “False Hope” EP released last year before his first ever solo release “50 Centences” was debuted by The Source in January. Subsequent releases “$77.43” and “MoneyorFriendz” featuring on MTV and VH-1 have seen his fanbase in areas such as Alabama and Atlanta grow significantly in a short period of time, reinforcing his reputation as one of the hottest emerging talents from the region.

He has just launched the second single from his new EP, “OLDJAYZVIDEOS” produced by Taylor $upreme, premiered today by JackThriller.com. The official video for the track will be released in May.

HEAR THE AUDIO STREAM ON SOUNDCLOUD

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Look out for international press & media coverage on Ande coming soon. Meantime, you can connect with him on twitter @Ande_Bishop and his label @Seven13Music

All press & media inquiries regarding Ande Bishop, including requests for a promotional copy of the EP to review, requests to interview the artist or DJ requests for an mp3 of the full quality clean radio edit, can be sent to UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION

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Constant Deviants release their fourth studio album “Avant Garde” on 12th May through their own Six2Six label on vinyl, CD and digital formats.

Been a busy time for the veteran Baltimore & New Jersey duo. Recently they released the film “Swiss Banks” with their partners in Switzerland SWC Records, completed filming of their freestyle series “3Stylez” and have been conducting interviews with a whole range of international media. Most recently, Emcee M.I. was seen on the new “Rapping with Leiberman” online tv chat show talking politics and hip hop with SiriusXM Host Jon Leiberman.

They have just dropped a bonus joint “Just Make Music”, recorded between albums and premiered by US online Straight Fresh as part of a new feature published on them today

In the interview the pair discuss the production process with the album down to the reason behind its title, and the decision to have only one featured artist Aye Wun appear. They then speak on how they first came together in the 90’s, and what brought them back together in 2009 after they had both worked in the major label sector, and the ethos behind the label Six2Six Records they set up at that time.

They also go into detail about the joint “Yup” they recorded with Rick Ross and N.O.R.E. in 2008, and provide details about how the film “Swiss Banks” was created, and give their thoughts on the current state of mainstream and independent hip hop as well as what has contributed most to their longevity in the game

READ WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY ON ALL OF THIS AND MORE HERE

Check the audio stream for “Just Make Music”

Look out for more international media coverage on Constant Deviants in the weeks ahead leading up to the release of the album and beyond. Meantime you can connect with them on social media, Twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and on their Facebook page “ConstantDeviantsMusic”

All press & media inquiries regarding Constant Deviants can be sent to UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION

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New Jersey / Baltimore duo Constant Deviants have worked together in various ways since the mid 90’s, and after a time spent operating within the major label sector, they came back together in 2009 to set up Six2Six Records, and since then have released 3 studio albums and various orther affiliated projects.

Their fourth studio album “Avant Garde” releases on 12th May, and Lafayette Hicks – himself involved with hip hop since the good ‘ol days – ran the rule over it for online The Hip Hop Foundation

Afforded a 4 star rating, the review also outlines some of the duo’s back story and notes Emcee M.I.’s lyricism “There’s great storytelling here, words of wisdom, braggadocia, a bit of thuggery…..something for everyone” and on DJ Cutt’s production “His beats have that golden era quality to them but by the same token, they sound fresh and not like some recycled 90’s tracks. I also liked how he incorporated scratches into the tracks, cutting up everything from Onyx to Slick Rick. He even got in a line from my favorite old school movie Beat Street, so I was won over just from that.”

It’s a really in depth review by someone who obviously has a lot of experience in the genre, and you can read it all HERE

Constant Deviants have also filmed a special freestyle trilogy. The first from the “3Stylez” series was launched last week, with Episodes 2 & 3 coming soon. Check out “Heavy Artillery” on Vimeo

Constant Deviants – 3Stylez Series Episode 1 – "Heavy Artillery" from UrbanElite Promotions on Vimeo.

With only a month to go before release, look out for much more international media coverage on Constant Deviants and the album “Avant Garde” coming soon. You can connect with them on social media via twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and on their Facebook page “ConstantDeviantsMusic”

All international press & media inquiries regarding Constant Deviants can be sent to UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION

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In the lead up to the release of their fourth studio album “Avant Garde” on 12th May, Constant Deviants duo DJ Cutt and Emcee M.I. sat down with US online Hip Hop Vibe to chop it up about the new release and various other issues.

Also on the agenda, the pair spoke about their near 20 years in the industry and how they first came to work together, the early lyricists who influenced them and they give their views on today’s commerical rap. They also discuss their time in the major sector, working with manager Mark Pitts, Arista and Roc-A-Fella and how going back to being independent and setting up their own label has been of benefit to them, and how the business model can be of benefit to other independent artists

READ THE WHOLE FEATURE HERE

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They released their single “Breathin” several weeks ago, and it has been reviewed by Neil Kulkarni in the current issue of his hip hop column for the UK’s physical print publication DJ Magazine, available in a wide selection of stores all over the country now.

HERE IS THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR THE SINGLE

Look out for much more media coverage on Constant Deviants in the weeks ahead, including some new audio and video releases including Episodes 2 & 3 of their new freestyle video series “3Stylez“. The first of these, “Heavy Artillery” was premiered by UK online Shout 4 Music as part of a feature they published on the duo

Constant Deviants – 3Stylez Series Episode 1 – "Heavy Artillery" from UrbanElite Promotions on Vimeo.

You can follow them on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts and @Six2SixShift and also connect with them on their official Facebook page “ConstantDeviantsMusic”

All international press & media inquiries regarding Constant Deviants and the album Avant Garde can be sent to UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION

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With over 20 years in the game operating within both the Major & independent sectors, Constant Deviants release their new album “Avant Garde” on their own Six2Six Records label on 12th May. It will be available worldwide on vinyl, CD and digital formats.

Having released a new movie “Swiss Banks” to Youtube with their SWC affiliates in Switzerland in the past couple of weeks, the Baltimore & New Jersey duo have also just completed the filming of a new trilogy of freestyles. The “3Stylez Series” shows the pair performing live and direct, with the first of these, “Heavy Artillery”, launched today as part of a feature published by the UK’s online Shout 4 Music

In the interview, the pair discuss the running of their own label, the challenges faced to remain prolific and how they have maintained a high level of output over the years, they give their thoughts on the new Tidal streaming service, and outline their touring plans as well as the thought process behind the new album

READ THE WHOLE INTERVIEW HERE

WATCH “HEAVY ARTILLERY” ON VIMEO

Constant Deviants – 3Stylez Series Episode 1 – "Heavy Artillery" from UrbanElite Promotions on Vimeo.

You can catch Emcee M.I. from Constant Deviants on this week’s now online video show “Rapping with Leiberman” from 7pm EST. Hosted by Jon Leiberman (Sirius / Howard Stern), it streams live on Youtube, Google Hangouts and EasyJoe.com

Look out for Epsiodes 2 & 3 from the “3Stylez Series” being launched in the weeks ahead along with extensive international media coverage of their album release with a mix of reviews and interviews. Any press & media inquiries regarding Constant Deviants can be sent to UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION

Meanwhile connect with them on social media, via Twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and on Facebook “ConstantDeviantsMusic”

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It’s been a phenomenal first few months of 2015 for producer turned rapper Ande Bishop

Having received a massive response to his “50 Centences” debut track featured in The Source in January, (view HERE), and the subsequent “$77.43” tearing up the internet and receiving widespread radio support, the latest Seven13 Entertainment signing has just completed the recording of his new EP “Ocean$ – Extended Play” and has announced the release date as 19th May 2015

The latest product from the prolific American Roulette camp, Ande also produced stablemate Londn Blue’s EP “False Hope” and has just released his first official video and single “MoneyOrFriendz”. The beat is courtesy of Taylor $upreme who has production credits with Freddie Gibbs, E-40, Yukmouth, Trae tha Truth and many more

Check out the stream of the self produced bonus cut “$77.43” leaked earlier this year

The latest emerging name in the new wave of Southern Rap artists, Ande Bishop’s approach is diverse thanks to his varying influences over the years including Tupac, Blu & Exile, Lil Wayne, Erykah Badu and T.I. A recent newcomer to the production game, he started experimenting with beats by mashing classic r&b and soul samples with Southern kicks before swapping the desk for the mic.

You can read the press release for the EP which includes the tracklist HERE and all international press, media and radio dj inquiries about Ande Bishop can be sent to UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION

Meanwhile, you can connect with Ande on twitter @Ande_Bishop and his label @Seven13Music

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Long running British online Hip Hop Kings has recently morphed into HHK Mag, and not only cover stories on hip hop from around the world but also branched into Sports, Movies and Gaming – new site is at www.hhkmag.com

For the past few years they have run a “25 Facts Series”, a spotlight on an artist and their new release covering some of the lesser known or unusual facts about how the album was put together and other details about the artist about which the public were previously unaware.

The latest in this series features veteran Brooklyn / New Jersey duo Constant Deviants who get set to release their fourth studio album “Avant Garde” on 12th May 2015.

READ THE FULL FEATURE HERE

Constant Deviants also run their own Six2Six Records which has just celebrated its 5th anniversary. The label have built strong links in Europe, none more so than with their affiliates SWC Records in Switzerland.

This partnership produced a new movie “Swiss Banks” filmed in Baltimore, Washington DC and Switzerland and features Emcee M.I. in an acting role. The soundtrack is a mix of beats provided by producers on SWC’s roster and M.I. on the mic, a partnership also known as Trilateral Commission. It also includes extra mixes and scratches by Australia’s Debonair P. The soundtrack is in fact available now on vinyl from Six2Six Records,

The concept behind the movie was based on Michael Stanley’s best selling novel “The Swiss Conspiracy”, and it was recently uploaded to Youtube

M.I. will also be appearing on the new online video show “Rapping with Leiberman” on Wednesday 8th April from 7pm EST.

Hosted by Jon Leiberman (Sirius FM / Howard Stern), the show is a lively debate about the various political issues of the day mixed with news about the artist – last week’s guest was Bishop Lamont. The show streams live on Youtube, Google Hangouts and also via EasyJoe.com

The group have been busy conducting interviews with publications in the States, UK and Europe, the results of which you will see in the weeks and months ahead.

All worldwide press & media inquiries regarding Constant Deviants, requests for a promotional copy of the album to review or for interviews to be arranged, can be sent to UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION

Meanwhile you can connect with them on social media, Twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift, and on Facebook “ConstantDeviantsMusic”

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