International Hip Hop is a magazine published in France in print / physical format, usually on a quarterly basis and is distributed throughout France, Europe, Canada and Africa. You can get more details of their availability from their website www.ihh.cc
They have just published their new June 2014 issue which carries news of artists from all around the world, and included is a review of London MC & producer Iron Braydz’ EP “Verbal sWARdz”. Here is a copy of the review rated 9/10
It’s definitely well worth getting a hold of the magazine, and of course the EP which includes features from Sean Price, Prince Po, Triple Darkness, Phat Kat, Skriblah and Kyza. Take a listen to the official audio stream of the EP, some classic bangers on there then cop that at http://braydz.bandcamp.com
Follow Iron Braydz on twitter @braydz and look out for more releases coming from him soon
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
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.
The international media coverage of the new “Verbal sWARdz” EP by London’s Iron Braydz continues with this 4 star review by French online “Hip Hop Reviews by Sagittarius”
Previously unaware of the artist, the reviewer opens that “truthfully this is a great discovery which I now share with you“. Written in French (obviously), it cites the influences of Wu Tang and the traditional values of hip hop throughout the record, “with lyrics sharper than Japanese knives” and reflects on the international flavour of the release due to features by London’s Triple Darkness, Kyza and Skriblah, and US artists Prince Po, Sean Price & Phat Kat : “Many of the features are local, and the international connections are legendary”
Afforded a 4 star rating, read the whole review HERE
Verbal sWARdz was released on 14th April on Iron Braydz own Unorthostract label and is available now from http://braydz.bandcamp.com
You can hear the full audio stream of the 10 track EP on Soundcloud
Look out for more international media coverage coming shortly, and meantime keep up to date with Iron Braydz on twitter @Braydz and on Facebook “HollaAtBraydz”
Any further press inquiries regarding Iron Braydz and the Verbal sWARdz EP can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE
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
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
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”
Los Angeles Cali, Greensboro NC & Camden NJ….theyve all been or are home to hip hop veteran Emcee ethemadassassin who has just released his 3rd solo album “Soul on Fire” today
Starting out in the rap battle scene during what’s often referred to as the Golden Era of hip hop in the 90’s, E’s music has always reflected his life in an open an honest way. Growing up in tough times, he got educated, travelled and developed both personally and musically.
The current album is a snapshot autobiography reflecting back on the early days and updating on the here& now. Tracks such as “80’s & 90’s” and “Can’t Get Enough” have that classic soul and era vibe, whereas he lets loose with his renowned verbal assaults over the rockier joints like “Elements”, “Sparta” and “Fight Music”. The skills are in full effect on “Tiger Blade” and many props have been afforded to the deep sentiment portrayed in “Letter To Mommy”
He describes the album as just “the latest chapter in my book of life“, but this album is full of true street stories – he’s lived and seen it, there’s no fantasy rap goin on here
He took time out recently to speak with Chase March from The Word is Bond’s Rap Radio Hour. Hear the entire audio interview online HERE
As a taster, check out the videos for What It’s Supposed to Be produced by Kyo Itachi, Can’t Get Enough and the single 80’s & 90’s produced by Sci Fi Stu
UK online music magazine Subba Cultcha covers a wide variety of genres, featuring news on artists, releases, interviews and more
The publication’s Ben Bradford took time out recently to speak with Los Angeles hip hop emcee EtheMadAssassin ahead of the release of his third solo album “Soul on Fire” on 17th September.
Something of a veteran in the independent scene…and not just as part of Cali duo Veteran Assassins…he started out based in Greensboro NC and also spent time in Camden, New Jersey before making the move to the west coast primarily to start the new group with his partner in rhyme Veteran Eye.
The interview is preceded with an overview of the new album itself “if you want to learn of life on the streets, particularly in the 80s and 90s then this is the place to come” adding “This is Assassin rap…where Ethemadassassin comes out fighting for you, fighting for himself, and fighting for people to be together and fighting against the bullshit…its an honest and breathtakingly direct approach, which has come to fruition on his new album ’Soul On Fire’”
The interview itself covers details about the single and video for “Can’t Get Enough”, the making of Soul on Fire, working with the producers on the LP, how he formulates the ideas behind his rhymes & lyrics and the general writing process, the formation of Veteran Assassins and the days in when he started out in NC and the artists who acted as his own main influences.
An artist with his own unique style & personality, he sums it up :
“I found my pocket a long time ago and I definitely don’t try to emulate anyone, its like being yourself isn’t cool, I have my own way of doing things” read the whole interview HERE
If you like those old soul groove sampled joints with a nod to the good ‘ol days, check out two of his most recent singles:
Video for “Can’t Get Enough”
Single for “80’s & 90’s” produced by Edinburgh’s Sci Fi Stu
Echoes Magazine is one of the longest established publications in the UK covering hip hop, rap, jazz, r&b, soul with news, reviews, features produced in both physical and online format
The current September 2013 issue has the usual wide spread of genre coverage, and in Sunil Chauhan’s regular hip hop page he covers news on Ishmael Butler (Digable Planets / Shabazz Palaces) moving to Sub Pop, Kanye West & Rhymefest new non profit organization Donda’s House, Belafonte / Jay Z, Mobb Deep’s Prodigy and his new publishing imprint Infamous Books and Just Blaze providing the soundtrack for the video game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Included in the column is a new interview with Los Angeles (by way of Greensboro NC) emcee, and one half of Veteran Assassins, EtheMadAssassin. His new solo album “Soul on Fire” releases on 17th September, and the interview addresses his reflection on the 80’s & 90’s Golden Era of hip hop – the time which marks his early beginnings in the game – his tag as a gangsta rapper & why this isn’t a description he recognizes, the rap scene in North Carolina and his time working for Elektra Records.
UK readers can pick the magazine up from stores now, and international readers will have the opportunity to read the whole magazine in 2 weeks when the new website www.echoesmagazine.co.uk is relaunched and will include a page by page flick through.
E’s album is full of powerful lyricism, an honest take on his life journey to date, and includes some quality production throughout.
Check out the videos & audio for the soul laden track Can’t Get Enough which premiered on The Rap Up, What It’s Supposed to Be produced by Japan’s Kyo Itachi, and the Pharcyde-esque “80’s & 90’s” with beats courtesy of Edinburgh’s Sci Fi Stu
Look out for more coverage in the weeks ahead. Any media, press or dj inquiries about the release or requests for interviews and clean full quality mp3s of the singles can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE
Stateside online magazine MV Remix have just published their latest album reviews.
Included in recent releases by Ghostface Killah & Apollo Brown, U-God, Ace Hood, Murs & Mayer Hawthorne is the new album by ethemadassassin “Soul on Fire” which drops on 17th September.
The NC emcee, who also operated from Camden NJ before moving to Los Angeles to form Veteran Assassins, has years in the game from starting off in the local rap battle scene and releasing mixtapes in the 90’s, to releasing 2 previous solo albums and working with international producers.
The magazine’s Leland Gill opens:
“His experience shows in his raps as he speaks on his rocky past and lessons learned from his successes and failures. He has been with music and the streets for a long time and his maturity comes across loud and clear”
The beats throughout draw on various rock, classic soul and hip hop samples which work as a perfect backdrop to his energetic flow, reflected in the summary:
“Soul on Fire is an exercise in skillful lyricism and top-notch delivery from someone who has valued experience with hip-hop. Ethemadassassin creates quality sound using the past of the genre and his own life for influence.”
