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The Focus Beats show, produced by Manchester’s Reform Radio, broadcasts through the night at the weekend on BBC Radio 6, and is then repeated through the week on BBC Radio 1.

With the exponential rise of Spotify and Youtube playlists geared towards specific usage designed to help with studying, focus and relaxation, the UK’s national broadcaster has recently moved into this territory with its scheduling and broadcasting output, initially aired through the night but of course available for playback at any time via its Sounds platform.

This weekend’s edition of the show included the track “Is She [instrumental]” by Edinburgh producer Brelstaff, released as part of his album “Urban Testimony [The Instrumentals]” in April of this year by New Dawn Records.

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

You can hear the full album on Spotify, and also watch a full video playlist on Youtube

As was announced on Friday, the full vocal version of the album “Urban Testimony” is a collaboration with Brooklyn rapper Justo the MC, and will release on November 3rd 2023. Three singles will precede the release beginning with “High” on August 1st.

A video trailer was published on the label’s Youtube channel as an early taste of what you can expect

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NY State rapper Tone Chop & producer Frost Gamble have been in NYC these past two days promoting their new album “Respect Is Earned Not Given” which released through 22 Entertainment on September 29th and includes featured artists Kool G Rap, Planet Asia, rap battler DNA, Canadian upcomer White Rhino & Tragedy Khadafi.

Frost’s new collaborative EP with Tragedy Khadafi, “Rare Fabric”, releases this Friday, October 20th again through 22 Ent, and is also currently working on new projects with Royce da 5’9″, Horseshoe Gang, and a new album “I Missed My Bus” due out in 2018 featuring Crooked I, Skyzoo, Rah Digga, Conway, Ras Kass, Sadat X, Ruste Juxx, Guilty Simpson & many more.

Last night the pair were guests on DJ Eclipse’s Sirius XM “Rap Is Outta Control Show”, and tonight they’ll be in the Bronx, live in the studio with Fred Ones & DJ Rhinoceros Funk for the Guerrilla Grooves Radio Show. It’ll likely be worth tuning in just to hear Chop’s views on everything alone !!

Listen online from 7pm – 10pm EST via www.guerrillagroovesradio.com / MyRadioStream

Just as with their “Veteran” EP last year, the new album has received extensive international media coverage, a vindication of the quality rhymes, beats and turntablism they consistently deliver. Here’s a couple examples

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“Respect Is Earned Not Given” is available on CD, digital and streaming formats from Amazon, Bandcamp, iTunes and Spotify

Connect with them on social media – they’ll holla back for sure – on twitter @ToneChop & @FrostGamble, IG @ToneChop & @Frost.Gamble & via their Joint Facebook Page

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Earlier this week, eastcoast rapper & producer duo Tone Chop & Frost Gamble jumped on Skype with Breakthru Radio host DJ Wayneski ahead of the release of their album “Respect Is Earned Not Given” releasing on September 29th.

Today, the hour long special on the pair broadcast for the “On The Avenue” show was uploaded online

The music played came from both their “Veteran” EP released last November and the new album either side of an in depth 25 minute interview section where they discussed the new album, their long history together, the general state of hip hop today, Chop’s lyrical approach, Frost’s various production projects and much more.

Fair to say, when it comes to his thoughts, the punchline rapper pulls no punches !! [lol] He’s even got his 8 year old son spittin bars now – his VIDEO on Facebook generating several thousand views already…..

LISTEN BACK TO THE SHOW VIA BREAKTHRU RADIO & ON iTUNES

Featuring Kool G Rap, Planet Asia, Tragedy Khadafi, rap battler D.N.A. and Canadian upcomer White Rhino, “Respect Is Earned Not Given” releases through 22 Entertainment, distributed worldwide by The Orchard. Available to pre-order on iTunes and various formats via Bandcamp

First single released was “Walk the Walk” ft Kool G Rap

Chop & Frost will link up again with Wayneski when they return to NYC mid October promoting their album, meeting with press, and appearing on various stations including DJ Eclipse’s “Rap Is Outta Control” Sirius XM show…so look out for part 2!

Meantime, connect with them on social media via twitter @ToneChop & @FrostGamble, IG @ToneChop & @Frost.Gamble and over on their joint Facebook Page

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Long Beach rap group Horseshoe Gang will be live in the Homegrown Studios tonight, Thursday July 21st, from 8pm PST as guests of the HGR Live Show.

They released their album “Anti-Trap Music” through Seven 13 Music & Entertainment on April 29th, and within the first day of release, Amazon had completely sold out their initial CD stock, and it charted Top 50 on iTunes in 15 different countries.

The group will be interviewed live on air tonight, and the show is interactive. From 8pm PST / 11pm EST, fans of the group can send in questions for Horseshoe Gang to the show via twitter @HomeGrownRadio and use the HashTag #HGRLIVE You can listen online live via the show’s WEBSITE or by downloading the app for TuneIn

Julius, Kenny, Dice & Demetrius conducted many interviews earlier this year in the lead up to the album’s release and are always good value for money, so it will be well worth tuning in to hear what they have to say.

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They are near completion of yet another new album called “4 Brothers” due out in the Fall, typical of a work rate that previously produced a Mixtape series with a new release every month for an entire year, and they are also at the early stages of arranging live shows throughout the west coast.

Keep up to date with them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, and check out the official “Anti-Trap Music” album stream

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During their recent visit to NYC to promote the new album “Omerta”, M.I. and DJ Cutt of Constant Deviants caught up with Rapstation’s Tim Einenkel in Brooklyn to talk through a number of subjects

They discuss the concept behind the album, and the metaphorical role playing element adopted via the personas of Lucky Luciano and Meyer Lansky. They delve deep into the specific thought process involved and differentiate between a perceived “mafiosa rap” approach to one which juxtaposes circumstances of four people with identical heritages.

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The discussion moves to the duo’s writing and recording process, comparing when they formed in Brooklyn to the current dynamic of operating from Baltimore and New Jersey. Appropriately at this point they talk more about their back catalogue and explain why they still give priority to producing an album as a cohesive body of work.

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DJ Cutt then speaks more on his overall approach to production, how he determines the feel for a record and the various musical genres he sources for samples. Giving his thoughts on the diversion hip hop and rap has taken over the years, he suggests his own style is born of “tunnel vision”

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Meanwhile M.I. explains why very few artists have had any longlasting influence on him, instead outlining his alternative sources of inspiration, and speaks on the broader issue of differing approaches to “the art of rhyme” through each generation.

Ending with their thoughts on the best scene from “Goodfellas”, the interview can be listened to in full via the AUDIO STREAM

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The album is available to buy as a digital download from Six2Six Records BANDCAMP while CD and vinyl formats are being distributed worldwide by Fatbeats from July 15th.

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On their final day in NYC, Baltimore’s M.I. and New Jersey’s DJ Cutt – aka Constant Deviants – dropped in to the Classic Storm studio to be this week’s guests of hosts DJ Toshi and Sunez from PremiereHipHop.

You have various opportunities to hear the show, starting tomorrow at 4pm (Central European Time) / 10am EST on Germany’s BM Radio – listen online at BMRADIO.DE

DJ Toshi will be uploading it to the show’s PODCAST shortly, and it will be aired again next Thursday, July 7th from 9pm EST on RADIOHIPHOP.COM

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They were in town all week promoting their new album “Omerta” which released on June 28th. It is available on vinyl, CD and digital formats through Six2Six Records. Physical versions are being distributed worldwide so check with local specialist records stores for availability, while it can be bought digitally direct from the label’s BANDCAMP

We will be uploading more streams and videos of their recent interviews here next week and highlighting further press coverage

Meanwhile, keep up to date with them on twitter – @Cnstnt_Dvnts @Six2SixShift @IncredibleCutts – and over on their Facebook Page

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The album is a straight hip hop banger, gritty rhymes backed by superior production and turntablism. It’s not hard to see why MOJO Magazine has given it a 4 Star rating in its current issue. Check it out for yourselves, here’s the full album stream :

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Constant Deviants will be appearing live on two more radio shows tonight as they continue to promote their new album “Omerta” which they released yesterday on Six2Six Records.

The album is available in digital format from the SIX2SIX RECORDS BANDCAMP and is also being distributed on vinyl worldwide – check local specialist stores in the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia and Japan for availability

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First up this evening they travel through to Brooklyn to drop by DJ Bazarro on Beatminerz Radio.

The show runs from 5pm – 7pm EST, and it’s advised to tune in right from the beginning if their previous visit there last year was anything to go by!!

You can listen live via TuneIn HERE

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They then travel south to Newark, New Jersey to chop it up with DJ C Reality, Greystoke, Dave Rock and Mateo of the Flip The Script Radio crew

They broadcast live between 8pm – 11pm EST, and likely you’ll hear them with Constant Deviants from just after 9.30pm.

You can tune in live online via mixlr HERE

Both shows should be lively ! Keep up to date with Constant Deviants on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts @Six2SixShift @IncredibleCutts and over on their FACEBOOK PAGE

Meanwhile, check out the “Omerta” album stream – this is the lossless audio version so it’s both barrels!

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Constant Deviants release their new album “Omerta” on Tuesday June 28th through their own Six2Six Records imprint. It will be available worldwide on vinyl, CD and digital formats.

On Sunday June 26th, they begin a busy week in NYC meeting with press and appearing as guests on a variety of radio stations when they drop in on DJ Eclipse for his Rap Is Outta Control show. It broadcasts from 10pm EST on Sirius XM’s Hip Hop Nation Channel 44. Listen online HERE

They’ll also be meeting up again with The Beeshine in the studio, so look out for some new visuals soon.

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Tomorrow, Saturday June 25th, you can catch them performing live at the Loudpalooza event being held in Castaways, Boston Street, Baltimore. Doors open from 5pm EST, and more information including ticket availability can be read HERE

During the week you’ll be able to hear them live on Atlanta’s Raw Radio, New Jersey’s Flip The Script Radio, and among the NYC stations are Guerilla Grooves Radio, Beatminerz Radio, YAC Radio, East NY Radio, Bodega Cold Kutz and Classic Storm Radio. Check back here daily from Monday to find out where you can hear them live on air next.

Their latest single “DeLorean” has been getting serious airplay this week, consistent with their previous releases “So Underrated” and “Cutt for President”. The group will also launch the third in their “Tre Volte” freestyle video series during July.

Keep up to date with Constant Deviants on social media, twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift, and over on their Facebook Page

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Tune into Canada’s CHRW 94.9FM tonight from midnight EST and hear MC M.I. from Constant Deviants discuss the new album “Omerta” on the Word is Bond Rap Radio Show with Chase March.

Broadcasting from London, Ontario, you can also stream live HERE

The show will be repeated on Saturday, this time on CFMU 93.3FM, the McMaster Campus Radio in Hamilton Ontario, again from midnight EST.

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You can expect to hear more interviews with the group in the weeks ahead, including this coming Sunday from 2pm on Linda E’s Afternoon show on Pulse88 FM London UK, and then during the week of the album’s release on June 28th, they will be appearing on a wide range of stations in NYC when the pair will be in town meeting with various members of the media and press – more details to follow.

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In addition to the album release, expect to hear more about their new film making ventures with their new movie “Six2Six” starring M.I., Treach (Naughty by Nature), Syleena Johnson and Chief Rocker Busy Bee set for a special screening by Ralph McDaniels’ Hip Hop Film Festival at the National Black Theater NYC in August.

A new single from the album will be released in the next 7 days following previous releases “So Underrated” and “Cutt for President”.

All media, press & radio station enquiries regarding Constant Deviants, including requests to interview the group whether in person in NYC or by other available options can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR – all our contact information is HERE

Meanwhile, keep up to date with their news on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift or on their Facebook Page

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Microphone Masters Radio is broadcast in stream / podcast format every Wednesday through the DubCnn network.

Last week, the show’s host J-Luv sat down with Julius, Demetrius, Kenny & Dice from Horseshoe Gang to discuss their new album “Anti-Trap Music” which releases on April 29th through Seven 13 Music & Entertainment.

During the interview, the group clarified their take on the trap music genre and the discussion progressed onto the issue of retaining lyrical integrity, and how remaining true to these ideals can be maintained using commercial productions.

They then moved on to the frustrations faced by many artists in the modern age, the prevelant expectation of multiple back to back releases. The oversaturation of the internet where quantity has replaced quality has become an issue in recent times, and has created an apparent obligation on artists to consistently produce new material and make available for free.

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The interview wraps up with the group addressing the net grind / financial gain factor, the life sacrifices that have to be made to pursue a musical career and their call to radio stations to sit emerging and established artists side by side on the basis of quality and not budgets.

Interesting insight to which many will relate. The full feature was published on DubCnn where you can hear the full stream of the show which also includes tracks by E-40, Brotha Lynch Hung, J-Live, Grand Puba, Big Boi and more HERE

This is the stream of the Horseshoe Gang interview including several of their joints, old and new, played on the show

Horseshoe Gang will be performing with their elder brother KXNG Crooked at Los Globos, Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles tomorrow night, Friday 26th February. Doors open at 8pm, and all details of the full line up and ticket information is HERE

Look out for widespread international media coverage on Horseshoe Gang and their new album in the coming months, and connect with them on twitter @HorseshoeGang and Facebook “HorseshoeGangCOB“.

CD copies of “Anti-Trap Music” can be pre-ordered HERE, and all global press, media and radio station inquiries about Horseshoe Gang can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, contact details HERE

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