New Kid Vishis album “Timing is Everything” reviewed by The Music Spot Magazine

By urbanelitepr | July 18, 2014

Detroit MC Kid Vishis releases his debut album “Timing is Everything” this coming Tuesday, 22nd July 2014.

It will be available internationally on digital and physical CD formats from the regular stores such as iTunes and Amazon, and autographed copies are available the label Seven 13 Entertainment at www.seven13ent.com

Latest review comes courtesy of British online publication The Music Spot Magazine based in Birmingham. The article opens with “The debut, full length album opener ‘Timing Is Everything’ boasts the urban produced Detroit vibe, with an added mix of Kid Vishis resulting in pure freshness angled with a convoy of intelligent wordplay.” then delves into the various tracks produced by Mr Porter (Shady Records), Chase Moore (Hippie Sabotage), New Jersey’s Nemisis and Canadian Nick Zervos.

They summarize “only the future will tell what Kid Vishis has to offer for the rap scene, but one can suspect something bright and shining has just emerged once again from the dark, unforgiving dungeons of Detriot.”

Read the full review HERE

Currently working on a follow up album and arranging tour dates in the UK, Europe & Canada, keep up to date with Kid Vishis on twitter @KidVishis and look out for much more international media coverage on this release coming in the next few weeks.

Meanwhile pre-order the album on iTunes on Amazon and check out his latest official video “Talk Behind My Back” produced by Chase Moore and featuring Royce da 5’9″ and Marvwon in the visuals (also on Vimeo)

All press & media inquiries regarding Kid Vishis and the album “Timing is Everything”, requests for interview or copies of the album to review, can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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Now on Vimeo – New Kid Vishis video “Talk Behind My Back” (ft Royce da 5’9″ & Marvwon)

By urbanelitepr | July 17, 2014

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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New Interview – London’s Guestlist speak with Detroit hip hop MC Kid Vishis

By urbanelitepr | June 23, 2014

London’s Guestlist is both a free monthly newspaper and online publication covering most forms of music, with a particular focus on events and clubs in the UK and Europe, as well as providing specific artist coverage with reviews and interviews.

Their writer Matt Watkins spoke with Detroit MC Kid Vishis recently about his forthcoming debut album “Timing is Everything” which releases 22nd July 2014 on Seven 13 Entertainment. In the interview, which can be read HERE they also discuss his plans to tour in the UK and Europe, the effect being Royce da 5 9’s younger brother has had on his own career, how he views his own development as an artist and reaction to first performing with names such as D12, Rakim, Slick Rick and Talib Kweli

The album produced by Shady Records’ Mr Porter, Chase Moore of Hippie Sabotage, New Jersey’s Nemisis and Canada’s Nick Zervos will be available worldwide in digital and physical formats, and can be pre-ordered with signed merchandise from the label at www.seven13ent.com

You can keep up to date with him on twitter @KidVishis for news about the album, shows and information about a new mixtape due to release prior to the album

Meanwhile check out his concept video for Talk Behind My Back, and look out for a new official video coming soon.

All press & media inquiries regarding Kid Vishis and the album “Timing is Everything” – requests for interviews and promotional copies of the album for review – can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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New Feature in Shout 4 Music Magazine – Kid Vishis Lucky 7

By urbanelitepr | June 22, 2014

The UK’s online multi genre magazine Shout 4 Music provides news, reviews and features for artists from all around the world

They have a “Lucky 7” series where artists name seven artists who have been a major influence to them, and select their top videos by them explaining why they rate them so highly

They spoke to Detroit rapper Kid Vishis recently ahead of the release of his debut album “Timing is Everything” on 22nd July. In the feature he selects videos by Biggie Smalls, 50 Cent, Eminem, Slaughterhouse, Royce da 5 9, Big L and Street Lord Juan.

Check the article HERE to find out why

The new album which includes production by Mr Porter, Chase Moore, Nemisis and Nick Zervos, and also features his brother Royce da 5 9, can be pre-ordered from his label Seven 13 Entertainment at www.seven13ent.com The album will be available in both physical and digital formats, and you can already buy his singles “Heaven”, “Look at all my $hit” and “Talk Behind My Back” from iTunes

Check the audio stream for “Heaven” produced by New Jersey’s Nemisis

You can follow him on twitter @KidVishis and look out for much more international media coverage on this release over the summer

Press inquiries including requests to interview Kid Vishis or for a promotional copy of the album to review can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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New Interview – Flavour Magazine speak with Matt Maddox

By urbanelitepr | March 25, 2014

West coast Emcee Matt Maddox, now based in America’s Mid West, released his sophomore album “Righteous Fury” on 25th February, and took time out recently to speak with British online publication Flavour Magazine.

Contributor Delphina Scott spoke with him about the new album and the recording process in the studio, his thoughts on artists’ growth and development, his views on the recent debate on whether “Hip Hop is degrading society” and the clear definition between the specific genre and others, self sufficiency in the human condition, the public’s backing of buying artist releases and what factors within hip hop he would change today.

Read the whole feature HERE

Look out for Matt hitting Europe in the early autumn at various clubs and festivals. The album which includes features from Tragedy Khadafi, King Magnetic, Adlib, Burke the Jurke and Reef the Lost Cauze, and production by Sicknature of The Snowgoons, Vanderslice, C Lance of Jedi Mind Tricks, Nemesis, Skammadix, Sultan Mir, Engineer and the UK’s Edd Bundy is available from international online stores in digital and CD format.

These include iTunes, Amazon, UGHH.com, CD Universe, Barnes & Noble, HMV and many more

Released through the partnership of Red Phone Records & Seven 13 Music, here is his track “Street Art” featuring Tragedy Khadafi

Keep up to date with Matt on twitter @MattMaddox82, the magazine @Flavourmag and Delphina over at @RawBlueCheese

All further media inquiries, including requests for the album to review, requests to interview Matt Maddox or DJ requests for full quality radio edit mp3s of any of the tracks can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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New Audio Interview – Matt Maddox speaks with The Word is Bond

By urbanelitepr | March 19, 2014

Chase March, contributor to the renowned international hip hop online platform The Word is Bond, broadcasts a weekly Rap Radio Hour, and spoke recently to MidWest rapper Matt Maddox about his new album Righteous Fury which released on 25th February

There’s been extensive international media coverage over the past couple of months for the ex Guerilla War Tactix member’s sophomore album, his first in 4 years following the release of Asylum Artistry. He has taken his time putting the latest release together which he describes as his “most personal to date”, and called in the production skills of Skammadix, Nemesis, Sultan Mir, Jedi Mind Tricks’ C Lance, Vanderslice, Engineer, The Snowgoons’ Sicknature and the UK’s Edd Bundy. Throughout the album there is turntablism of the highest caliber courtesy of his Red Phone labelmate DJ TMB.

In addition to his own trademark raucous delivery, the album also benefits from contributions by Tragedy Khadafi, King Magnetic, Reef the Lost Cauze, Adlib, Burke the Jurke and many more

Broadcast originally on Sunday 16th March, the audio stream of the interview was uploaded to The Word of Bond which you can hear HERE

The album is available in digital and CD formats from a variety of international online stores, released through Red Phone Records & Seven 13 Music

The international iTunes link is HERE

Among many other stores, the CD version can be ordered from UGHH.com HERE

One of the most commonly mentioned tracks has been “No Country For Old men”, a tribute to the legends in hip hop and for the traditional values of hip hop itself. Check out the video

Keep up to date with Matt and his labels on twitter @MattMaddox82 @RedPhoneRecords & @Seven13Music and check by the guys over at @TheWordIsBond

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Subba Cultcha interview Matt Maddox

By urbanelitepr | March 19, 2014

British online multi genre music magazine Subba Cultcha took time out recently to speak with American rapper Matt Maddox who released his new album “Righteous Fury” on 25th February

The ex Guerilla War Tactix member, originally out of Long Beach California but now living in Kansas spoke on the recording process and transition from his debut album “Asylum Artistry”, the writing process and lyrical content, his influences and the publication also asked him about the specific motivation behind the tracks Work, Sick & Tired and No Country for Old Men.

The feature, written by Ben Bradford, opens with a snapshot review summarizing “It’s a 19 track album but boy does it whiz by. Admittedly at first it took me a few listens to realise the power and the cleverness of this album. But he manages to sound angry, hurt, sad, confused, clever, and insightful and often all at the same time.” and can be read in full HERE

The album is available through Red Phone Records / Seven 13 Music internationally in digital and physical CD formats, from a wide range of online stores such as iTunes, Amazon, UGHH.com, CD Universe, Barnes & Noble and many more.

Check out the full official album stream. It includes production by Skammadix, C Lance, Sicknature, Sultan Mir, Nemesis, Vanderslice and also features Tragedy Khadafi, King Magnetic, Reef the Lost Cauze, Burke the Jurke, Adlib and turntablism by fellow Red Phone labelmate DJ TMB

Keep up to date with Matt on twitter @MattMaddox82, his labels @RedPhoneRecords & @Seven13Music and connect with the magazine over at @SubbaCultchaCom

Any further media inquiries regarding the release, or requests to interview Matt Maddox, or dj requests for full quality clean radio edits of the tracks launched to date can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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Soundcrave Magazine interview Matt Maddox

By urbanelitepr | March 3, 2014

American online music publication Soundcrave Magazine cover album reviews, interviews, news and tour reviews and information.

They sat down recently with west coast MC Matt Maddox on the eve of the release of his new album Righteous Fury to discuss the follow up to his debut Asylum Artistry, his history of working with European artists and those of the caliber of Tragedy Khadafi, King Magnetic, The Snowgoons, C LAnce of Jedi Mind Tricks, Skammadix & Vanderslice on the current project, his tour with Reef the Lost Cauze and Adlib and his thoughts on “commercial rap” in relation to the traditional elements of hip hop.

Read the whole feature HERE

He also launched the official audio stream of the album today, premiered by The Rap Up. Check the tracklisting and the stream on Soundcloud :

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

Righteous Fury is available in digital and physical CD format from a wide selection of online stores around the world, including iTunes, Amazon, CD Universe, UGHH.com, Barnes & Noble, and many more. Just do a simple internet search and you’ll find your preferred store in the United States, Canada, UK, Europe, Japan and Australia.

Still on tour with Reef the Lost Cauze and Adlib, and about to hit Chicago and Wisconsin, keep in touch with Matt on twitter @MattMaddox82 and connect with the magazine at @SoundCraveMag

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Video Review by The Underground Vault of Matt Maddox album “Righteous Fury” – out tomorrow!!

By urbanelitepr | February 24, 2014

There are a few Youtube channels set up as review platforms for hip hop & rap albums, some providing more detailed coverage than others. The Underground Vault based in Canada is one which does go more in depth with their reviews, having clearly taken their time to listen through an album on more than one occasion and then provide a very well explained formed opinion, usually lasting 10 – 15 minutes

Such a review was published last night for the new Matt Maddox album “Righteous Fury” which releases tomorrow, 25th February on Red Phone Records / Seven 13 Music.

It’s a well rounded and thoughtful appraisal, check it out

The album will be available in both CD and digital format. There are already many international stores which you can search online, including UGHH.COM, iTunes, CD Universe and Amazon, who will provide whichever format you prefer

Here is the full album tracklist

Check out the audio for the track “King Killer” produced by The Snowgoons’ Sicknature, selected by Underground Vault as their favourite from the album

Look out for much more coverage coming from international media in the next few weeks, as well as a new joint launching this Thursday, 27th February. Matt Maddox is currently on tour with Reef the Lost Cauze & Adlib, and has shows coming up in North & South Carolina, Virginia, Chicago and Wisconsin. Keep up to date with him on twitter @MattMaddox82

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New Matt Maddox album Righteous Fury featured in HHK Mag and Tour Begins Today

By urbanelitepr | February 20, 2014

With the new album “Righteous Fury” about to release next week on 25th February, the UK online HHK Magazine which specializes in hip hop spoke with rapper Matt Maddox about “25 Facts” relating to the new release previously unknown.

It’s an interesting regular feature the magazine runs, and in this we get an insight to events surrounding the planning and recording of the album as well as other tour stories and a behind the scenes snapshot of life as an independent artist

Read it all HERE

Matt Maddox starts his tour with Reef the Lost Cauze and Adlib today and they will be performing a venues in Philadelphia, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, North & South Carolina, Chicago & Wisconsin over the next couple of weeks. Here’s the full list :

Feb 20th- Allentown, PA Pitchers Lounge
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

The album releases next week on Tuesday 25th February, and can be pre-ordered on iTunes at http://georiot.co/3ILt

The full tracklisting is

Look out for much more media coverage coming over the next few weeks from publications in the UK, Europe & United States, but any members of the press looking for promotional copies of the album to review, or wishing to request an interview with Matt Maddox or who would like to attend any of the listed shows, should contact UrbanElite PR HERE

Meanwhile, keep up to date with what Matt’s going on via his official twitter account @MattMaddox82 You can also reach his label representatives on twitter @RedPhoneRecords & @Seven13Music You can also check in with the magazine over at @HHKMag

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