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Brick City’s Tru Trilla took a little time out recently to speak with UK online File Under Hip Hop in preparation for the release of his new album “God of Barz” this coming Friday, May 29th.

In the article just published he speaks about growing up in the block next to the studios used by Queen Latifah, Naughty by Nature, Apache and Chill Rob G, and how his first venture into hip hop was being made to memorize rhymes by Run DMC, KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane by his uncles !

He also discusses his long time working relationship with Treach, Lords of the Underground and fellow 050 Boyz group members Prince Ak and Riq, before the conversation moves on to the construct of his new album, and how it was put together with international involvement.

READ THE FEATURE IN FULL HERE

Releasing through New Dawn Records, “God of Barz” will be available to stream and download from all major online platforms and stores including Apple / iTunes, Amazon, Beatport, Deezer, Google Play, Napster, Spotify and Tidal.

Production is by Chicago’s DNA Beatz, the UK’s Chat One, Barcelona’s Sumerio Square and Clinton Place (aka Jamal Nueve NJ/LA). The Garden State is repped to the fullest with featured artists Prince Ak, Confucious, Middy Murdock and Fly Kwa.

Check the video trailer for just a little taster of the sound.

Connect with Tru and the label on Twitter @Egofree2_050 @NewDawnRecs and Instagram @Trilla050 @RealNewDawnRecs

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Just before the turn of the year, the UK’s online tv channel OnTrax visited New York and New Jersey to conduct a series of filmed interviews.

They sat down for 5 minutes with Brick City rapper Tru Trilla in the studios owned by local legends Lords of the Underground, and chopped it up about his earliest influences which naturally included the Lords, Naughty by Nature, Lakim Shabazz and Queen Latifah, and his journey starting out in hip hop.

He reveals his own original move from poetry to writing lyrics, and the passion felt in the creative process transferred to the listener, describing music as “art in motion and medicine to the soul” citing the track “I Remember” from his recently released EP “The Seymour Chronicles” as an example of the importance of writing from the heart.

Just published, watch the full interview on Youtube.

Released through New Dawn Records on March 17th, you can stream “The Seymour Chronicles EP” in full on Spotify

Tru will also be releasing his banging new album “God of Barz” through New Dawn Records on May 29th which includes production by Clinton Place (NJ/LA), DNA Beatz (Chicago), Sumerio Square (Barcelona) and the UK’s Chat One. The first single “Word of God” released on March 30th, again available to stream on Spotify

Connect with Tru Trilla and OnTrax TV on Twitter @Egofree2_050 & @OnTraxTV and on Instagram @Trilla050 & OnTraxTV

You can keep up to date with all New Dawn Records’ release and artist news via their official website www.newdawnrecs.com and connect with them on Twitter @newdawnrecs and Instagram @realnewdawnrecs

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US journalist Samuel Odunsi Jr, ex contributor to Dead End Hip Hop among others, has returned from a short hiatus last year to launch his own new online platform which focuses on new music and movie releases.

Among his initial new content is a new review of the album “Everything 050” released in August lat year by New Jersey hip hop trio 050 Boyz. This was the group’s debut official album although individually Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK have released various solo projects and continue to do so.

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Produced entirely by Clinton Place, the Brick City trio were joined by many guest feature artists including Treach (Naughty by Nature), DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), Lakim Shabazz, Tha Advocate, IB the Druid, Fam (Rottin Razkals) and many more.

READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE

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The group enjoyed extensive international media coverage last year and appeared on the Bodega Cold Cutz Show, DJ Eclipse’s Halftime Show and Rap Is Outta Control Show, and DJ Premier’s Live from HQ Show on Sirius XM. Taken from the album, their single “DNA” received heavy airplay time from international stations. Check it out

The album itself is available to buy direct from their label 050 Entertainment HERE

Connect with the guys on twitter @050_Boyz (or individually @RiqdaKid_050 @EgoFree2_050 @PrinceAK_050) and also the publication @KULTUREPRONE

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New Jersey’s Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK – aka the 050 Boyz – connected with Marissa Savino from Writters Block Concerts recently to discuss their debut album “Everything 050” which released on 4th August and is available to buy direct HERE

The trio who have links with Brick City Newark, Illtown, East Orange and the wider Essex Country area also discussed their history and how the group formed, their connections with Treach of Naughty by Nature and DoItAll of Lords of the Underground, and their future plans including scheduled solo and group releases.

READ THE WHOLE FEATURE HERE

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In addition to preparing new releases, the group are also at the early stages of arranging dates throughout the east coast and beyond. Their high octane energetic live performances are legendary as witnessed at several festivals over the summer.

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Anyone looking to book the group for a show can contact them direct via their OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE, or via twitter @050_Boyz (@RiqDaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 @EgoFree2_050)

Alternatively you can drop us a line (contact details linked below) and we’ll pass the message on for you

They have released a number of singles and videos over the summer, including “DNA” featuring Treach, IB the Druid & Fam, “Pay The Bail” featuring DoItAll & Tha Advocate, “Hot Damn” and most recently this week a lil loosie bonus cut “Hip Hop Back (Jerzee3 Mix)”

VIDEO “HOT DAMN”

050 Boyz – Hot Damn (Official Music Video – produced by Clinton Place) from UrbanElite Promotions on Vimeo.

AUDIO “HIP HOP BACK (JERZEE3 MIX)”

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New Jersey’s 050 Boyz released their debut album “Everything 050” in August and were guests of DJ Premier recently on his LFHQ show on Sirius XM.

This was the second visit to the station for the group who had appeared previously on DJ Eclipse’s “Rap Is Outta Control show where they performed this freestyle together with Boston’s N.B.S.

The Newark trio have just released this brand new bonus cut “Hip Hop Back (Jerzee3 Mix)”, refixed with some additional flavas courtesy of Aretha Franklin, Chuck D & The Blind Boys of Alabama. Check out the stream

The album “Everything 050” produced by Clinton Place and featuring Treach, DoItAll, Fam, Tha Advocate, Lakim Shabazz and many others from the Garden State scene is available to buy from http://050ent.bandcamp.com

You can connect with 050 Boyz on Social Media, whether via their FACEBOOK PAGE or on twitter @050_Boyz (@RiqdaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 @EgoFree2_050)

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New Jersey’s 050 Boyz released their album “Everything 050” in August

Produced by Clinton Place, it features various artists from the Garden State scene including Naughty by Nature’s Treach, Fam from Rottin Razkals, DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), Lakim Shabazz, Double O, IB the Druid, Tha Advocate and many more.

In the summer edition of the renowned UK publication Blues & Soul, the album is afforded a 5 star review. The summer edition was in stores worldwide mid summer, and is still available to buy by mail order from any part of the world via www.bluesandsoul.com

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Last Friday, the Brick City / Illtown trio were guests of DJ Premier on his LFHQ Show on Sirius XM, the second time the group visited the station in the space of a month, having been guests of DJ Eclipse’s Rap Is Outta Control where accompanied by Treach, they gave this interview

Look out for some more press coverage on 050 Boyz coming shortly together with the release of a brand new joint next week. Meantime connect with them on social media via FACEBOOK or on twitter @050_Boyz (@EgoFree2_050 @PrinceAK_050 @RiqDaKid_050)

BUY THE 050 BOYZ ALBUM “EVERYTHING 050” HERE

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Having been previous guests on DJ Eclipse’s Rap is Outta Control show at the end of August, Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK make the trip back from Newark to NYC’s Sirius XM studios this Friday, October 2nd, to appear as guests on DJ Premier’s long running LFHQ show

Broadcasting on Sirius XM’s Hip Hop Nation Channel 44 from 10pm EST, you can listen online at www.siriusxm.com

They are always lively interviewees, and performed this freestyle cypher with Boston’s N.B.S. last time they were in the building, so it’ll be definitely worth tuning in this Friday !!

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The group released their debut album “Everything 050” in August (available HERE) and given their name is taken from New Jersey’s area code, it represents the Garden State scene to full effect, with production by Clinton Place and an array of featured artists including Treach (Naughty by Nature), DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), Fam (Rottin Razkals), The Advocate, Lakim Shabazz, Double O, IB the Druid and many more.

Latest review comes from Italy’s RapManiacz published yesterday. Obviously written in Italian, you can read what they had to say HERE

Look out for more international media coverage shortly, and connect with group on social media, on their FACEBOOK page and on twitter @050_Boyz (@RiqdaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 & @EgoFree2_050)

Meantime, tune in this Friday to hear em live in the studio with Premo, & check out their single DNA

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Rescheduled from a couple of weeks ago when the station had to come offline temporarily, New Jersey’s Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince Ak – aka 050 Boyz – will be dropping into Brooklyn’s GID Radio studios this Friday September 25th to appear as guests on the Bodega Cold Kutz show.

Hosts DJ Joe Bodega, Jay Drilla and J2ThaMar have had many top names through their doors and often film the show which is then uploaded to youtube shortly afterwards. The show broadcasts live from 5pm – 8pm EST and you can listen online at www.gidradio.com

In another slight change, the group were then due to appear on DJ Premier’s LFHQ show on Sirius XM later the same evening, however as Premo has a last minute committment elsewhere, it has been delayed for just one week until Friday October 2nd.

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The Brick City / Illtown trio are still cinducting interviews with written media on the back of the release of their album “Everything 050” last month. Produced by Clinton Place, the featured artists include Treach (Naughty by Nature), Lakim Shabazz, Double O, DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), Famiil (Rottin Razkals) and many other upcoming artists from the Garden State scene.

The album is available to buy directly from 050 Entertainment HERE

They’ve enjoyed extensive international DJ support for a number of their single releases since May. Here’s a few examples

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WATCH THAT (Bricks Mix)

VIDEO – HOT DAMN

050 Boyz – Hot Damn (Official Music Video – produced by Clinton Place) from UrbanElite Promotions on Vimeo.

Connect with 050 Boyz on FACEBOOK or on twitter @050_Boyz (@PrinceAK_050 @RiqDaKid_050 @EgoFree2_050)

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Fresh from their guest appearance on DJ Eclipse’s Rap Is Outta Control Show at the weekend….filmed footage coming soon….New Jersey hip hop trio 050 Boyz will be the special guests on J Hart’s Big Bang Show tomorrow, Friday 4th Spetember.

Broadcasting on Break London Radio in the UK, the show starts at 3pm EST / 8pm GMT and you can listen live online HERE

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The group’s debut album “Everything 050” released on 4th August. Produced by Clinton Place, it features Treach (Naughty by Nature), Lakim Shabazz, DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), Tha Advocate, Famiil (Rottin Razkals), Double O and many more from the Garden State scene, as well as a little UK flavour provided courtesy of WiseRap

Latest review, afforded a 4 star rating, is written by Taytula Burke for the UK online Sampleface. READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE

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The Brick City boys will also be guests on Brooklyn’s Bodega Cold Kutz show on GID Radio Friday 11th September and then guests of DJ Premier on his Sirius XM Show on Friday 25th September

Look out for further international media coverage shortly, and the launch of a new single next week. Meanwhile, you can buy the album from their own 050 Entertainment imprint via Bandcamp

Connect with them on social media via FACEBOOK or via their group twitter account @050_Boyz They also have individual accounts @RiqdaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 and @EgoFree2_050

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A few weeks ago in the lead up to the release of their new album “Everything 050”, Newark hiphop group 050 Boyz jumped on the phone with long running UK online website British HipHop.

Their writer Ethan Everton spoke with them about how the group formed, and their own earliest memories of hip hop and the artists who inspired them the most to pic up the mic back in the Golden Era of the 90’s.

They moved on to discuss how the album was put together, from its initial concept through to the recording process, the subject matter addressed in their lyricism, and the representation of the New Jersey scene with so many local featured artists also appearing throughout the release.

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The topic of discussion then diversifies into their thoughts on how the Garden State’s hip hop profile has grown over the past few years, and the reaction and support of a new generation of fans to a sound that is derived from a classic age.

The group speak on their intent to help inspire and promote new local emerging artists, in line with their long standing approach from the days of their involvement with Treach & Fam’s Garden State Greats movement of 2004, before further outlining their feelings on what needs to develop for the greater good of hip hop and rap music more generally.

READ THE FULL FEATURE HERE

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Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla, Prince AK and DJ Nugget performed at Beast of Brooklyn at the weekend as part of B Fest. Their reputation for producing highly energetic live shows has been growing for some time, and the group are currently working on putting together a more extensive series of dates throughout the Tri State area and beyond.

Any club & venue promoters looking to book the group can do so via their management team at Inkwell Entertainment, contact details via their WEBSITE You can also drop them a line via their FACEBOOK PAGE or enquire about availability via twitter @050_Boyz (@RiqdaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 @EgoFree2_050)

As well as reading much more international press coverage on the group in the weeks ahead, they are also scheduled to appear on a number of radio shows, including meeting up again with DJ Eclipse on Sunday 30th August from 10pm EST, this time for his Rap Is Outta Control Show on Sirius XM. They group were his guests last week on his WNYU show.

The album “Everything 050” is available now on iTunes. Check the album stream

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