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Julius, Demetrius, Kenny & Dice from Long Beach crew Horseshoe Gang sat down recently with Fatima Baqi from LA’s Rosecrans Avenue Magazine recently ahead of the release of their new album “Anti-Trap Music” on April 29th

In this interview, they discuss their early influences and some of the key stand out moments in their career to date, the role their elder brother KXNG Crooked has played in assisting their development and compare their previous extensive back catalogue to the upcoming release.

They speak on the theme of the album including their stance against the effect trap music has had in a lyrical context, they give their thoughts on the Long Beach and LA scenes including Snoop’s upcoming LBC Movement and also give a flavour of what to expect from their new Shoe Gang Comic Book series.

READ THE WHOLE FEATURE HERE

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The album is available to pre-order in CD format, including signed copies and merchandise, HERE It is due to be available as pre-order on iTunes from next week

Look out for more international media coverage, new track and video releases and news over the coming weeks. You can stay in touch with Horseshoe Gang on TWITTER and FACEBOOK Meantime, check out their single “Poverty Slogans”

All media, press and radio station dj inquiries regarding Horseshoe Gang can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE

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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.

TO BOOK 050 BOYZ

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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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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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

All media, press and radio station dj enquiries regarding 050 Boyz can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, contact details HERE All booking enquiries from club promoters or venue owners can be sent to their management at Inkwell Entertainment via their WEBSITE

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It’s been just over 2 weeks since New Jersey’s 050 Boyz released their debut album “Everything 050”.

The Newark trio of Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK hooked up with long time associate Clinton Place to produce the entire album, and given their name reflects the Garden State’s area code, invited many more local emcees to feature on the release. Included in the ranks are Treach (Naughty by Nature), DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), Fam (Rottin Razkals), Lakim Shabazz, Tha Advocate, B Wells, IB the Druid, Trilly Trills & Fly Kwa

The UK’s WiseRap also makes an appearance in what’s from start to finish an album full of high octane beats and raucous lyricism designed to break necks and smash the decks.

Latest review comes from PopCulturez whose primary base is in the UK but who also operate worldwide covering a range of musical genres. READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE

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The group are currently arranging further outlets for the album’s availability – details to follow shortly – as well as continuing to conduct interviews with various members of the press and schedule guest appearances on various radio stations.

Their next radio appearance is this coming Sunday, August 23rd, on the Side B Radio Show broadcast from Princeton NJ’s WPRB 103.3FM at 5pm EST. You can also listen online HERE

You will also be able to hear the guys live in the Sirius XM studio the following Sunday, August 30th, from 10pm when they are DJ Eclipse’s guests on his Rap Is Outta Control Show.

Look out for further press coverage and new audio & video releases in the coming weeks, and you can connect with 050 Boyz on social media via FACEBOOK and twitter @050 Boyz (@RiqdaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 @EgoFree2_050)

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All press, media and radio station enquiries regarding 050 Boyz can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE

All booking enquiries can be sent to them directly via the Facebook Page linked above, or sent to their management team at Inkwell Entertainment via their WEBSITE Their shows tend to have the kind of energy reflected in their official video for their track Hot Damn !!

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

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Brick City’s 050 Boyz released their album “Everything 050” on 4th August

Produced entirely by Clinton Place, it also features many Emcees from the New Jersey hip hop scene including DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), Treach (Naughty by Nature), Lakim Shabazz, B Wells, Ib the Druid, Famiil (Rottin Razkals), Tha Advocate and Double O, with a little UK flavour provided by WiseRap.

The energy is intense from the moment the racous opener “Hot Damn” cranks up the adrenalin levels, all the way through the 20 tracks laced with bangin beats and powerful verbal deliveries. It’s hip hop in the classic vein but brought up to date for a modern age.

The latest endorsement of the release comes in this new review written by Riley Wallace for Above Average Hip Hop. READ IT HERE

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Still conducting interviews with international media, the Newark group make the short journey over to Princeton this Sunday 23rd to be guests on the Side B Radio Show on WPRB. Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK are always good value when it comes to putting over their views about a whole range of subject matter, so tune into 103.3FM or listen online at www.wprb.com from 5pm EST. It’s guaranteed to be entertaining !

They will also be guests on Break London Radio shortly as well as linking up once again with DJ Eclipse on his Sirius XM “Rap Is Outta Control Show” from 10pm on Sunday 30th August. Look out for further press coverage of the group and album over the next few weeks

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Keep up to date with the guys on FACEBOOK, on twitter @050_Boyz (@RiqdaKid_050 @EgoFree2_050 @PrinceAK_050) and buy the album from iTunes. You’ll want to own it, it’s the real deal. Here’s the stream

All media, press and radio station enquiries regarding 050 Boyz, including requests to interview the group can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, contact details HERE

They are exceptional live, so if you are a club or venue promoter interested in booking 050 Boyz, either contact them via the Facebook page quoted above or drop a line to their management team at Inkwell Entertainment via their WEBSITE

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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

All media & press enquiries regarding 050 Boyz can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, contact details HERE

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Been a busy time for Newark hip hop group 050 Boyz in the week following the release of their debut album “Everything 050” on 4th August. It’s available from iTUNES

Still conducting interviews with the world’s media, they travelled through to NYC on Wednesday night to appear as guests of DJ Eclipse on his Halftime Show on WNYU, and yesterday chopped it up with fellow New Jerseyan Michelle Locke for Goodfella Media’s Feature Friday series which currently has a particular focus on artists from the Garden State

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READ THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH THE GROUP IN GOODFELLA MEDIA HERE

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Earlier this week, “Everything 050” was featured in the monthly “Rapture & Verse” column in the UK’s Monolith Cocktail. Written by Matt Oliver, the column delivers a monthly round up of news regarding single, album and mixtape releases from both sides of the Atlantic, and this month’s includes updates on Kendrick Lamar, Public Enemy, L’Orange & Kool Keith, KRS-One, Apathy, Genesis Elijah, Quelle Chris, Kyza, Skepta and many more

READ THE WHOLE COLUMN IN MONOLITH COCKTAIL HERE

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DJ Eclipse’s Halftime Show on WNYU is filmed and streamed live every Wednesday from 10.30pm EST, and recorded simultaneously on UStream. Here is the stream of the full show with the Brick City trio making their appearance from 2 hours in.


Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream

050 Boyz will be peforming live with DJ Nugget at this Sunday’s B Fest in Brooklyn. The event is held at Beast of Bourbon, 710 Myrtle Avenue, BedStuy. The event starts at 4pm, entry is $5 and open to all those aged 21 and over. There is more about the event and venue HERE

Look out for more international media coverage coming in the weeks ahead, and stay connected to 050 Boyz on social media via FACEBOOK and twitter @050_boyz (individually @RiqdaKid_050 @EgoFree2_050 & @PrinceAK_050)

All press, media & PR enquiries regarding 050 Boyz can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE All booking enquiries can be sent to their management team at Inkwell Entertainment

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Newark trio Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK – aka 050 Boyz – released their album “Everything 050” last week.

The group have already received widespread international media coverage for their album and affiliated single and video releases, but they’re also renowned for their energetic live performances, as displayed recently at their hometown’s Lincoln Park Festival.

They have also built up quite a reputation among media for their lively and informed interviews, so it should prove highly entertaining as they appear live in the WNYU studio tomorrow night as guests of DJ Eclipse on The Halftime Show. The show broadcasts on 98.1FM from 10.30pm EST, and you can also listen online at www.wnyu.org

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If you’re in or around Brooklyn this coming Sunday, August 16th, then you can catch the group performing live at the annual B Fest which takes place at Beast of Bourbon, 710 Myrtle Avenue, BedStuy BK. The event begins at 4pm, $5.00 entry and open to all those aged 21 or over. There is more information about the event HERE

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050 Boyz have just been featured in the official online version of France’s Hip Hop Breath Magazine. Click HERE and flick through the pages to read the whole interview.

Look out for more 050 Boyz news, media coverage and releases in the weeks ahead, and connect with them on Social Media on FACEBOOK and on twitter 050_Boyz [@RiqdaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 @EgoFree2_050]

The album “Everything 050” produced by Clinton Place and featuring many Garden State Emcees including Treach, Lakim Shabazz, DoItAll and Famiil is out now on iTunes. Check the full album stream

All PR, media and press enquiries regarding 050 Boyz can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE All booking and management enquiries can be directed to Inkwell Entertainment

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Newark’s Riq da Kid, Prince AK and Tru Trilla, aka 050 Boyz, released their album “Everything 050” last week on August 4th.

Produced by Clinton Place, it also features many of New Jersey’s finest, including DoItAll, Lakim Shabazz, Treach, Ib the Druid, Fam, B Wells, Tha Advocate with a little taste of the UK provided by WiseRap. The album is available now for ITUNES

Speaking of the UK, British multi-genre online music publication God is in the TV Magazine are the latest to turn the spotlight on the group with this introductory feature written by Taytula Burke, who spoke with the three Emcees earlier in the summer, as part of their “Preaching from the Pews” series.

READ THE WHOLE FEATURE HERE

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In a couple days time, on Wednesday 12th August, 050 Boyz make the short trip from Brick City to NYC to appear live in the studio with DJ Eclipse as guests for his Halftime Show on WNYU.

The veteran dj has turned his show into something of an institution and has been a big supporter of a number of 050 Boyz releases in the past couple of months. The camera has been on hand to catch both him and most recently DJ Premier cuttin up their single “DNA” which features Ib the Druid, Fam and Treach

Be sure to tune in from 10.30pm EST this Wednesday either on the dial at 89.1FM, at WNYU.ORG or via Ustream Given some of their most recent interviews, it’s highly likely to be very lively !!!

Look out for more media coverage, news and releases from 050 Boyz in the weeks ahead, connect with them on FACEBOOK or on Twitter @050_Boyz (@RiqdaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 @EgoFree2_050) and meantime check out the full album stream

All media and press enquiries regarding the group can be sent to us here at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE Management enquiries to Inkwell Entertainment

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