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Voted “Best Hip Hop Artist of 2014” by the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards, one of the hottest emerging lyricists out of Ohio releases his new album “Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet” on 10th December 2014.

Since 2009, his brand of conscious rhymes, intelligent wordplay & creative flow has been displayed on mixtapes with DJ Clockwork (Mac Miller), and on countless stages. A protege of Cincinnati’s Donte (MOOD) and Reflection Eternal’s Hi Tek, he’s also been brought on stages around the United States by none other than Talib Kweli himself.

Here they are performing together at the A3C Festival in 2013

They will be appearing together at this year’s A3C festival on Sunday 12th October and at CMJ in New York between 22nd – 25th October, before a Refelction Eternal reunion event at Cincinnati’s Rhinegeist Brewery on 30th October where they’ll be joined by DJ Clockwork, MOOD & many others

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The album tracklist has been announced. It includes a heavy representation of the Cincinnati scene with features by Tanya Morgan, Phoenix Aphrodite & MOOD with local producers Sal Dali and Hop Trax weighing in heavily with the beats

There is also production by !llmind, Jake One and many other featured artists including Chicago’s Poppadon and Chuck Inglish from the Cool Kids. You can read the official press release HERE

UrbanElite PR are handling all US & international press & media inquiries regarding Buggs tha Rocka. Requests for a copy of the album to review, or requests to interview the artist whether in person at any of the shows in Atlanta, NYC or Cincinnati, or by the other usual means can be sent by email to us via the CONTACT SECTION

Meantime, check the video teaser of the album & tracklist below, and keep up to date with Buggs on twitter @BuggsThaRocka

Scattered Thoughts: Teaser X from Buggs Tha Rocka on Vimeo.

SCATTERED THOUGHTS OF AN AMERICAN POET – TRACKLIST

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)

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JustRap

Detroit partners in rhyme Kid Vishis and Goon Sqwad’s Trick Trick go in for the lyrical kill over this brand new banger “Just Rap” produced by New Jersey’s Nemisis.

Fired up by a raucous beat, the pair go on a verbal rampage delivering knockout punchlines aimed at their targets with ferocity and on point precision. Lyrical tradecraft from two of Michigan’s hip hop heavyweights.

Vishis made the joint available as a free download today, an act of appreciation for his fans’ support of his debut album “Timing is Everything” which released on 22nd July 2014 to worldwide critical acclaim.

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The album, most recently reviewed in Italy’s RapManiacz HERE released through Seven 13 Entertainment, and can be bought from iTunes HERE

Check the joint out on Soundcloud from where it can be downloaded

You can keep up to date with Kid Vishis on twitter @KidVishis

Any djs looking for the full quality clean radio edit of Just Rap can request it from UrbanElite PR HERE

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TimingIsEverything-PremiereHipHopInterview

Having already given his full endorsement to the album “Timing is Everything” by Detroit’s Kid Vishis in an earlier review, Premiere Hip Hop’s Victorious Allah sat down with the MC recently to talk about his journey to completing his debut release.

They discuss his childhood growing up in Detroit and what made him gravitate towards hip hop, and specifically taking the further step to becoming an MC. They talk about the early days of how he and his brother Royce da 5’9″ first started appearing on tracks, the messages being conveyed in the rhymes, the artists which have influenced him the most and his vision for the future

READ THE FULL FEATURE HERE

The album released on 22nd July through Seven 13 Entertainment, and is available worldwide through the regular digital stores such as iTunes and Amazon. Physical CD versions of the album can be bought directly from the label by international mail order at www.seven13ent.com

Look out for some more media coverage in the UK, Spain and Italy being published shortly, and the release of a brand new track on Monday 29th September featuring Trick Trick, not included on the album, but which will be available for free download as a thanks by Kid Vishis to his fans for the support.

Connect with him on twitter @KidVishis & check out the full official album stream on Soundcloud :

All international press & media inquiries regarding Kid Vishis can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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TimingIsEverything-SURL

French Magazine SURL sat down with Detroit MC Kid Vishis recently in the baftermath of the release of his debut album “Timing is Everything” which released on Seven 13 Entertainment on 22nd July.

Their writer Laura Aronica discussed with him the style of hip hop which he represents, the inspirations for writing and the influential roles played by his older brothers (including Royce da 5’9″) over the years, and his vision for the future both in terms of his own career and the hip hop scene generally.

The whole feature published of course in French can be read HERE

The album is available worldwide from digital stores such as iTunes and Amazon, and in CD format direct from the label at www.seven13ent.com Look out for further media coverage in international magazines very shortly as well as the release of a brand new track not included on the album in the next few days. You can keep up to date with him on twitter @KidVishis

The full album stream is included in SURL’s feature. Check the freestyle video Kid Vishis produced recently, premiered by another French publication Hip Hop 4 Life :

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While in New York in July to take in the Total Slaughter event, Detroit MC Kid Vishis, the younger brother of Royce da 5’9″, hooked up with local online tv broadcaster The Beeshine as part of their “What Inspires…?” series.

The Beeshine have interviewed some legends in the game over the years, and took the opportunity to meet up with the Michigan rapper while he was in town also promoting his new album “Timing is Everything” which released on Seven 13 Entertainment on 22nd July. It’s available worldwide from digital stores such as iTunes and Amazon, and in physical CD format by mail order from the label directly at www.seven13ent.com

You can read the full feature HERE http://www.thebeeshine.com/what-inspires-kid-vishis/. Check the video interview in full on Youtube

Look out for further media coverage on Kid Vishis coming shortly by publications in France, Spain, Italy, the UK and USA. Meantime, you can follow him on twitter and Instagram @KidVishis

All international press & media inquiries regarding Kid Vishis can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR HERE

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TimingIsEverything-Stereoboard

British online magazine Stereoboard is a multi-genre music platform providing news, reviews, features and details of upcoming tours & concerts on a wide array of international artists.

Their reviewer Jonathan Rimmer is the latest to run the rule over the debut album “Timing is Everything” by Detroit MC Kid Vishis. Released on 22nd July through the label Seven 13 Entertainment, and produced by Mr Porter, Chase Moore, Nemisis and Nick Zervos, read what they had to say HERE

Eleven tracks deep, only the final track “Coward” has a featured artist, that being his older brother Royce da 5’9″. Check out the audio stream on Soundcloud

“Timing is Everything” is available worldwide from various online digital stores including iTunes and Amazon, and CD versions can be bought direct from the label at www.seven13ent.com Now planning international tour dates and busy in the stido recording new material for an EP and follow up album, keep up to date with Kid Vishis on Instagram and twitter @KidVishis

There has been widespread global media coverage throughout the summer for this release; reviews, interviews & special features appearing in publications all over the USA, UK, Europe, Canada and New Zealand with still more to come in September. All international media & press inquiries regarding Kid Vishis including requests to interview the artist can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR HERE

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TimingIsEverything-TheMusicSpotInterview

Having already endorsed his new album “Timing is Everything” in an earlier review, the UK’s online magazine The Music Spot sat down with Detroit MC Kid Vishis to get a better understanding of the man behind the music.

They discussed the origins of his stage name, how he first started recording and which hip hop artists had the most profound influence in the way he developed his own style. Kid Vishis then explains the turning point in his career which ultimately led him to record the debut album, and outlines the writing process and the concepts behind the tracks.

The interview then ends with a focus on the future, both in terms of the immediate year ahead with international tours and further releases, and his aims longer term.

READ THE FULL FEATURE HERE

The album released on 22nd July 2014 on Seven 13 Entertainment and is available worldwide from various digital online stores including iTunes & Amazon, and can also be bought in physical CD format durect from the label at www.seven13ent.com

As you’d expect from the younger brother of Slaughterhouse veteran Royce da 5’9″, Kid Vishis pulls no punches in his lyricism and reinforces his reputation as one of the most talented emerging MC’s in the game today.

It’s set to be a busy year ahead as he plans international tours and is currently back in the lab recording tracks for a new EP and sophomore album. Keep up to date with him on twitter @KidVishis and check out the official album stream on Soundcloud

We have arranged press & media coverage regarding this release with a wide range of physical & online publications in the USA, Canada, UK, Europe and Australasia throughout the summer, with still more to come in the weeks ahead.

Any members of the international press or radio station DJs who are interested in interviewing Kid Vishis, or require any further information about the album release, can contact us at UrbanElite PR HERE

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Been a busy past couple of years for us here at UrbanElite PR working with hip hop artists from the USA and UK, in the main promoting their EPs & albums to press and media in the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand & Japan.

In recent times, this has included artists such as Bumpy Knuckles, Melanin 9, ethemadassassin, Apex Zero, Matt Maddox, Iron Braydz, Kid Vishis with further tour & additional press for Ultramagnetic MC’s & Rah Digga. There is a full list of artists we have worked with HERE

This site is the primary online platform for UrbanElite PR, and the main page has all the regular updates of press coverage as they are published for current campaigns. We have just updated some of our other sections to reflect the promotional activity we’ve undertaken recently, and also to update information on the services we provide.

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In the VIDEO section you can watch some of those we have promoted usually as part of an EP / album campaign. They include official music videos and special feature & interview coverage by artists such as Souls of Mischief, D12, Copywrite, Iron Braydz, Genesis Elijah, Kid Vishis, Matt Maddox, Classified & Verbal Kent

In the SINGLES section, you can hear audio streams of just some of the tracks we have promoted worldwide to onlines and djs, again usually in conjunction with ongoing EP & album campaigns, but there are also some stand alone single projects. In addition to the artists mentioned above, they also include joints by Bumpy Knuckles, ethemadassassin, Ultramagnetic MCs, Apex Zero, Skyzoo, Butta Da Prince, & Vast Aire

If you’re a fan of hip hop which draws from the traditions of quality lyricism & production, then there should definitely be plenty in the VIDEO & SINGLES sections for you to enjoy!

We have also updated the PRESS section which includes snapshots & images of international press coverage during various EP & album campaigns, while the CAMPAIGN section provides details about specific previous press & media campaigns we have undertaken, and the results delivered.

Information about us and the full range of services we provide have also been updated HERE

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If you are a hip hop artist or label with an upcoming single, EP or album release of a similar nature to those we have promoted in the past, and may be interested in the range of international services we provide, drop us a line via the CONTACT section, providing us with a little background information about you & your project and we’ll send a reply within 48 hours.

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TimingIsEverything-BMint

Switzerland’s online BMint published their monthly round up for August today, “express” reviews of albums by Wiz Khalifa, Twista, Public Enemy’s Chuck D, Madlib and Detroit MC Kid Vishis’ debut “Timing is Everything”

Read the whole article (written in Italian) HERE

Look out for further reviews and interviews with Kid Vishis in publications in Spain, France, Italy, the UK and United States as well as a new official video for the track “Look At All My $hit” shortly. The album “Timing is Everything” was released on Seven 13 Entertainment worldwide on 22nd July 2014, and is available from various digital stores including iTunes and Amazon, while CD’s can be purchased direct from the label at www.seven13ent.com

OFFICIAL AUDIO STREAM OF THE ALBUM

Currently working on new material for a future EP and sophomore album, you can keep up to date with Kid Vishis on twitter @KidVishis

We have arranged album reviews and a wide range of features for Kid Vishis whether conducted in person or by other means with press & media around the world throughout the summer, and are still accepting further interview requests. All such inquiries can be addressed to UrbanElite PR via our contact section HERE

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TimingIsEverything-PremiereHipHop

East coast based online Premiere HipHop are well known to be connoisseurs of all hip hop which draws from the best traditions of meaningful lyricism and wordplay combined with superior production

They are the latest to endorse the debut album “Timing is Everything” by Detroit MC Kid Vishis. The review by the publication’s Victorious Allah focuses on the rhyme skills which have been honed over the past 10 years via a series of mixtapes and live performances around the world. Perhaps expected as the younger brother of Royce da 5’9″, but Vishis is laying down his own marker in the rap world, and a name to watch for over the coming years as the review summarizes:

“The whole album is a battle rapper gem with builds against the wack and the fake. The Kid is not to pass by. He’s ready and letting his thoughts and pen fly, letting us know that timing just might be everything.”

READ THE ENTIRE REVIEW HERE

The album is produced by Mr Porter, Chase Moore, Nemisis & Nick Zervos, and can be bought worldwide on iTunes, Amazon and in CD format from the label Seven 13 Entertainment direct at www.seven13ent.com

An official video for the track “Look At All My $hit” will be released shortly. A sarcastic swipe at the big ballers frontin on social media, here’s the audio of the track on Soundcloud

Kid Vishis is working on scheduling dates for the USA, Canada, UK & Europe and is in the studio recording a new EP & album. You can follow him on twitter @KidVishis

He is also still undertaking promotional work for the album, speaking with media from around the world. We have artranged news, reviews and interviews with global publications over the past few months, and are still accepting interview requests. All international press & radio DJ inquiries can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR HERE

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