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The Focus Beats programme airs weekly on both BBC Radio 6 and then repeated on BBC Radio 1. Broadcast through the night, it is a playlist of instrumental music setting a chilled vibe to help with focus, studying or just to relax.

Earlier in the summer the show included several instrumentals already released through New Dawn Records by various artist’s and most recently have done so again, this time “High” by Edinburgh lofi hip hop beatmaker Brelstaff , taken from the album “Urban Testimony [The Instrumentals]” released back in the Spring.

You can listen back to the programme now on BBC Sounds HERE

The album is available to download and stream on most digital platforms including Apple / iTunes and Tidal Music. Also on Bandcamp, Spotify and an entire video playlist on Youtube

The instrumental version of the album was the appetiser to the main course of the full vocal version of “Urban Testimony”, a collaboration with Brooklyn rapper Justo the MC, which releases on November 3rd.

Singles “High” and AA side “Falling / Satan’s Grip” have already been released, with “Sunday due out on Tuesday October 10th

There will again be official videos for every track on the label’s Youtube channel, appearing on the existing playlist created for the singles to date.

All information regarding New Dawn Records’ releases and their artist roster is available at their official website www.newdawnrecs.com

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At the beginning of this week, NY State rapper Tone Chop and producer Frost Gamble were in NYC promoting the release of their new album “Respect Is Earned Not Given” which released on September 29th through 22 Entertainment.

On Tuesday night they dropped by DJ Fred Ones and Rhinoceros Funk in The Bronx to appear as guests on their Guerrilla Grooves Radio Show which airs every Tuesday 7-10pm EST with the focus on the best in new underground hip hop music and exclusive interviews. You can listen live each week via www.guerrillagroovesradio.com

They have just uploaded the stream of this week’s show which you can hear now on Audiomack

Featuring Kool G Rap, Planet Asia, rap battler DNA, White Rhino and Tragedy Khadafi, “Respect Is Earned Not Given” is available in CD and digital formats from multiple online stores including Amazon, Bandcamp, iTunes and Spotify

ALBUM STREAM ON SOUNDCLOUD

Frost also remixed the track “Go Off” by Kid Vishis and Royce da 5’9″, available to buy now from Bandcamp. Check it out

Connect with Tone Chop & Frost Gamble via social media, Twitter @ToneChop & @FrostGamble IG @ToneChop & @Frost.Gamble and over on their Joint Facebook Page

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Shortly after the release of their new EP “Veteran” on November 18th, NY rapper Tone Chop & Winnipeg based producer Frost Gamble jumped on the phone with Canadian DJ Chase March live on air during his “The Word is Bond Rap Radio Show” broadcast on CHRW 94.9FM

You can catch the show every Monday night from midnight EST

First aired on November 21st, the stream has just been uploaded to Mixcloud. Listen back to the audio below

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Meanwhile, the pair also spoke with French magazine Hip Hop Breath recently.

Among the topics for discussion was how the duo first met at rap battles in upstate NY during the 90’s and the cultural elements that drew them to hip hop, the motive that drove them to work together on their first official EP release after all these years, and the inspiration behind their tribute track to Sean Price “Leave It Alone” featuring Ruste Juxx.

They also give their thoughts on the re-emergence of CD and vinyl formats, the comparisons of the US and European markets, the current rap battle scene broadcast online through channels such as KOTD TV and their hopes for the future of hip hop.

YOU CAN READ THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW ONLINE BEGINNING AT PAGE 18 HERE

Out on Seven 13 Music & Entertainment and available to buy on iTunes, check the full official Veteran EP stream on Soundcloud

Connect with Tone Chop & Frost Gamble online

TWITTER @ToneChop @FrostGamble @Seven13Music
FACEBOOK Official Joint Page
INSTAGRAM @ToneChop @Frost.Gamble
WEBSITES www.frostgamble.com www.seven13ent.com

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Last week, Demetrius, Kenny and Julius from Horseshoe Gang dropped by the Inglewood studios of Homegrown Radio as guests of the HGR Live Show.

During the Long Beach group’s most in depth interview ever, they discussed a huge range of issues relating to the group directly and the wider world of hip hop and politics.

The interview began with the concept behind their album title “Anti-Trap Music” released earlier in April and their massive level of output over the years, including their Mixtape Monthly series which lasted a full year.

They explain this work ethic has its roots in a musical family background, and also explain their mother’s role in their education, the brothers never having attended public school and having often experienced homelessness.

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They discuss last year’s rap battle with Funk Volume, provide an insight to their upcoming new album “4 Brothers”, and address the wider subject of why they haven’t stepped into the rap battle arena or pursued solo projects.

A debate follows as to how rappers are rated, what defines a lyricist given the multitude of styles, and how aware a younger generation will be of anything not currently the staple diet of mainstream radio or clubland.

The conversation turns political, addressing recent high profile cases of police brutality and how the options available at the US elections might help, if at all.

With the interview drawing to a close, the studio addresses the recent VH1 Hip Hop Honors for Female Rappers before the group reveal they will appear as judges on a new tv talent show “One Shot” due to be shown on B.E.T. from August 23rd.

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The group will be releasing a new video for “Shoe-icide Squad” – described as their version of NWA’s “Fuck the Police” – in the next few days. Connect with them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

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Another chance to listen back to Constant Deviants on last week’s East NY Radio show.

First broadcast live on Thursday June 30th, M.I. and DJ Cutt came through to Brooklyn to chop it up with PF Cuttin and co hosts Millz Murda and DJ Anthony Mace. They discuss their new album “Omerta” which dropped June 28th and their policy of releasing on vinyl through their own Six2Six Records label, DJ Cutt gives an insight as to the production process and then M.I. delivers a killer freestyle.

The stream has just been uploaded to the show’s Soundcloud, check it out

Baltimore’s M.I. and New Jersey’s DJ Cutt had spent all of last week in NYC appearing as guests on various radio stations, and you will get the chance to check out more audio streams and videos of these shows in the next couple of days

The album will be distributed worldwide through Fatbeats on vinyl and CD formats from July 15th, and it can be bought as a digital download now from the label’s BANDCAMP

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The group have various online platforms, so keep up to date with them at the following :

OFFICIAL WEBSITE FACEBOOK PAGE TWITTER

SIX2SIX ON TWITTER DJ CUTT ON TWITTER M.I. ON INSTAGRAM

Look out for further press coverage about the release in the coming weeks, and meanwhile, check out the “Omerta” album stream

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Last week M.I. and DJ Cutt from Constant Deviants were in New York for a busy schedule of radio interviews promoting their new album “Omerta” which released on Tuesday June 28th through Six2Six Records.

It is being distributed worldwide on vinyl and CD formats from July 15th through Fatbeats, and is available to buy now as a digital download direct from the label’s BANDCAMP

On Wednesday June 29th, having been in Brooklyn to guest on DJ Bazarro’s Beatminerz Radio show, they then travelled through to New Jersey to drop in on DJ C Reality, Greystoke, Mateo and Dave Rock at Flip The Script Radio.

The show broadcasts live every Wednesday from 8pm – 11pm EST, and the stream uploaded to their Mixcloud – check it out

More audio streams and videos of their various guests appearances are being uploaded to the internet and we’ll highlight them all here. They include freestyles by M.I., in depth interviews about the group’s history, thoughts on all things hip hop and the whole background to the concept of the new album.

There ares also rare discussions with DJ Cutt about his production techniques, so well worth checking it out.

Keep up to date with them on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts, @Six2SixShift & @IncredibleCutts and over on their Facebook Page

Check out their most recent single from the album “DeLorean”

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With their new album “Omerta” releasing this week, Constant Deviants have had a busy schedule of guest appearances on a variety of radio shows.

First up, rapper M.I. jumped on the phone on Monday night with Atlanta’s G.O.A.T. Show hosted by KB, JozeyWells and AK.

Broadcast on Raw Radio, they discuss how the group was first formed and the role of the DJ in modern day production, given in Constant Deviants’ case that producer DJ Cutt employs all the traditional turntablist skills. They also discuss touring, issues around show promoters, discrepencies between the US and European markets and of course the new album itself.

M is renowned for delivering a killer quote, and this interview’s no different lol!! Listen back

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The following night, as the album released, M.I. and DJ Cutt headed through to The Bronx and were live in the Guerrilla Grooves Radio studio with hosts Fred Ones and Rhinoceros Funk.

Also at the station were fellow guests Eff Yoo and Chill Will.

The show got a lively atmosphere, real good mix of conversation and of course bangin music. Listen back

The album “Omerta” is being distributed in CD and vinyl formats to international specialist stores right now, and can also be bought in digital mp3 format from SIX2SIX RECORDS BANDCAMP

They will be live on more NYC radio shows tonight and tomorrow night, so keep up to date with their news on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and over on their FACEBOOK PAGE

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Broadcast originally last week on Canada’s CHRW 94.9FM and CFMU 93.3FM, you can now listen back to MC M.I.from Constant Deviants interview with Chase March for The Word is Bond Rap Radio Show…and the sound quality is top drawer !

In the interview, M.I. explains the thinking behind the new album title “Omerta” and the reasons for the theme running throughout. They speak on dumbing down lyrically, and how he experienced this during his time signed to Arista, but how his creative artistic instinct compelled him to return to the independent sector and set up Six2Six Records.

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Given the support the group’s enjoyed for years from radio djs, regularly topping the college radio charts, M.I. speaks openly about his appreciation he’s always had for the DJ and the role they continue to play in giving artists exposure. The discussion sedgeways onto the use of Serrato, and as Six2Six label co:owner with a policy of releasing on vinyl, he outlines the time and financial implications of continuing to do so.

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Now with a new significant move into the world of film making as an actor, writer and producer, he explains more about establishing Six2Six Films and his new film “Six2Six The Movie”. Starring Treach, Syleena Johnson and Chief Rocker Busy Bee, it will be be screened at NYC’s The Hip Hop Film Festival in August.

On learning he is currently filming a new comedy movie “Can’t Live Without My Radio”, Chase takes the discussion onto the wider subject of hip hop films such as “Straight Outta Compton” and the increase in new independent films emerging.

The interview includes some of M.I.’s solo tracks and a selection from previous album “Avant Garde” together with the new release “Omerta”

LISTEN BACK – THE INTERVIEW BEGINS AN HOUR INTO THE SHOW

Catch Constant Deviants performing live this Saturday, June 25th at Castaways Baltimore

They spend all of next week in NYC appearing as guests on a variety of radio shows – details coming shortly.

Keep up to date with their news on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts @Six2SixShift and on their Facebook Page Meanwhile, check out their new single “DeLorean”

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A few weeks back, Horseshoe Gang met up with US online tv channel WKNDTV at their local Long Beach studios – the station has bases coast to coast.

In this filmed interview, Demetrius, Dice, Kenny and Julius discuss their new album “Anti-Trap Music” and the influence and guidance provided by their elder brother Crooked I (aka KXNG Crooked), they speak on their well documented rap battle with Hopsin’s Funk Volume last year, give their thoughts on collaborating with other artists and talk about meeting with Death Row’s Suge Knight.

Watch the video of the interview on Youtube

Earlier this week, the group were guests on J Hart’s Big Bang Show on London’s Itch FM radio. The audio stream has just been uploaded to Mixcloud.

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“Anti-Trap Music” is Top 50 in the iTunes album charts in 15 different countries, and can be bought HERE CD versions are available to buy from Amazon HERE

The group are still conducting interviews with international media as they prepare to release a new single next week. Keep up to date with Horseshoe Gang and their latest news on TWITTER and FACEBOOK

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LBC’s Horseshoe Gang release their new album “Anti-Trap Music” this coming Friday, April 29th, through Seven 13 Music & Entertainment.

Already featured in a host of local, national and international publications in the past couple of months, the younger brothers of KXNG Crooked (Crooked I) are busy speaking with further media and have just announced the details of their official album listening party.

DATE Monday May 2nd

VENUE G/S Game Sports Bar, 5630 W Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90045.

TIME 8PM PST – 2AM PST

FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT Note those wishing to attend must be aged 21 & over as these are licensed premises, so bring photographic I.D. if you feel it may be required.

The resident DJ Ynot will be spinning the old and new classics throughout the night. Horseshoe Gang will be performing live with their DJ Sauce the Boss, and will also be joined on stage by their special guest…and elder brother…KXNG Crooked.

The group are renowned for their hi octane live shows, so it’s definitely not one to missed by all true hip hop heads in the LA area.

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The group were interviewed by Chase March for The Word is Bond Rap Radio, first broadcast on CHRW 94.9 FM Canada on Monday April 25th

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ANTI TRAP MUSIC WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BUY ON ITUNES HERE AND CD VERSIONS CAN BE BOUGHT DIRECTLY FORM THE LABEL HERE

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