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In the lead up to the release of his debut album “Timing is Everything” we linked up Detroit’s Kid Vishis with HipHop DX contributor Mike Trampe recently.

In the feature published on 24th July, they spoke about the thought process and choice of producers for the album, growing up in the Detroit scene as Eminem and D12 emerged globally and how the city has influenced him to become the artist he is today, and the experience and learning curve that touring in the UK with D12 & his brother Royce da 5’9″ in 2009 brought.

They then discuss his own future plans, his thoughts on the future for Detroit’s hip hop & rap scene, and speaks on the rap battle scene and specifically the Total Slaughter event he attended in early July.

Read the full feature HERE

The album includes production by Mr Porter (Shady / D12), Chase Moore of Californian duo Hippie Sabotage, New Jersey’s Nemisis and Canada’s Nick Zervos. Physical CD copies can be bought directly from the label Seven 13 Entertainment at www.seven13ent.com It can also be bought internationally in digital format from iTunes & Amazon

Full Track List & Official Audio Stream

1) T.I.E. Timing Is Everything Intro (Produced by Nick Zervos)
2) Message To The MCs (Produced by Mr Porter)
3) Look At All My Sh!t (Produced by Chase Moore)
4) Beautiful Day (Produced by Chase Moore)
5) Big Brothers (Produced by Chase Moore)
6) Talk Behind My Back (Produced by Chase Moore)
7) The Juice (Produced by Mr Porter)
8) In Yo Face (Produced by Nemisis)
9) Heaven (Produced by Nemisis)
10) Birds Eye View (Produced by Chase Moore)
11) Coward (featuring Royce da 5’9”) (Produced by Chase Moore)

Keep up to date with Kid Vishis on social media via twitter & Instagram @KidVishis

Look out for much more international media coverage coming on this release in the weeks ahead. Any press & media inquiries requesting an interview with Kid Vishis, or DJ requests for full quality clean radio edits of his singles, can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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The UK’s Wordplay Magazine is published in print and also has an online platform, covering hip hop artists and their releases with reviews, interviews and news. They also cover the culture more generally, reporting on graffiti, fashion, breakin and events.

They spoke to Detroit MC Kid Vishis recently in the lead up to the release of his debut album “Timing is Everything” on Tuesday 22nd July 2014.

They discussed the scene in Detroit and how that has helped form him as an artist, the effect being the younger brother of Royce da 5’9″ has had on his own career, the importance of lyricism in today’s marketplace and those artists who have influenced him, operating as an independent and his future release & tour plans

Read the full feature HERE

Releasing through Seven 13 Entertainment internationally on digital and physical CD formats, the album can be pre-ordered now on iTunes and Amazon, and signed copies ordered from the label directly at www.seven13ent.com

Look out for further international media coverage coming on the release over the next few weeks, and keep up to date with Kid Vishis on twitter @KidVishis and on Instagram “KidVishis”

Check the audio stream for his single “Look At All My $hit” produced by Chase Moore of Californian production duo Hippie Sabotage

All press & media inquiries regarding Kid Vishis and the album “Timing is Everything”, requests for interviews, dj requests for radio edits of his singles, or press requests for promo copies of the album to review can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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With just over a week to go until the release of his debut album “Timing is Everything” on 22nd July, Detroit MC Kid Vishis, younger brother of Royce da 5 9, sat down with US online 7thBoro.com

They discuss his earliest hip hop influences, his new album, his working relationship with his brother and previous releases. He also names his “Michigan Top 5 MCs & producers” and outlines his plans for the future

Read the whole interview HERE

The album which includes production by Mr Porter, Chase Moore from Hippie Sabotage, New Jersey’s Nemisis and Canada’s Nick Zervos will be available in digital and physical formats internationally. Signed copies can be pre-ordered from the label Seven 13 Entertainment at www.seven13ent.com

Currently in NYC to take in the Total Slaughter event at the Hammerstein Ballroom on 12th July and to meet with local press, he will also be releasing the new official video for Talk Behind My Back shortly, and look out for more international media coverage coming in the weeks ahead

Keep up to date with him on twitter @KidVishis and his label @Seven13Music and meantime check the concept video for Talk Behind My Back launched back in June, produced by Chase Moore

Press, radio & media requests to interview Kid Vishis or for a promotional copy of the album Timing is Everything to review should be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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Detroit MC Kid Vishis has had a busy time recently, speaking with various members of the international media & press in the lead up to the release of his debut album “Timing is Everything” on 22nd July 2014.

Two of these have just been published recently, the first of which is with British online multi genre magazine AAA Music.

In this interview, part of their AAA Approved series, they ask him about what first inspired him to first pick up the mic and his releases and tours to date. They also talk about artists he’s feeling now, what unique qualities he brings to the game and his aspirations for the future.

Read what he had to say HERE

In the second interview, he jumped on Skype with Canada’s The Underground Vault.

They discuss various aspects of his new album “Timing is Everything” and break it down as to the real meaning behind the track “Look at all my $hit”, they address the inevitable comparisons to his older brother Royce da 5 9 and how he is forging his own way ahead, he reveals plans to release a new mixtape and sophomore album in the near future and also gives his thoughts on the recent Dizaster / Math Hoffa battle

Whether you’re new to the name or have taken a close interest in Kid Vishis’ career to date, this video is a “must watch”

The album, which includes production by Mr Porter (Shady Records), Nemisis, Chase Moore (Hippie Sabotage) and Canada’s Nick Zervos can be pre-ordered from Seven 13 Entertainment at www.seven13ent.com

Kid Vishis will be in New York from 9th July – 13th July to take in the Total Slaughter event at the Hammerstein Ballroom on the 12th July and will also be meeting various members of the press. Keep up to date with him while he’s there and for further updates on the new releases on twitter @KidVishis

Any members of international press & media who would like to meet Kid Vishis in NYC, or who would like conduct general interviews and receive a promotional copy of the album for review can send their request to UrbanElite PR HERE

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North London rapper & producer Iron Braydz sat down with British multi genre online music magazine Subba Cultcha recently ahead of the release of his new “Verbal sWARdz” EP which is available now from his BANDCAMP

The magazine’s contributor Ben Bradford spoke with the Triple Darkness member about the origins of the EP’s title, discussed the reasons behind the Emcee’s earlier inclination to give up music and the factors which influenced his decision to continue, they talk through specific tracks on the EP and working with Prince Po, his time in the States and his plans for his future album scheduled to be released later in 2014.

Read the full article HERE

The Verbal sWARdz EP received widespread international media coverage and laid down a strong marker for what’s to come later in the year. Largely self produced, it features Prince Po, Sean Price, Phat Kat, Triple Darkness, Kyza, Skriblah and a guest appearance from Kiss FM’s DJ Shortee Blitz.

While only available to the public from Braydz’ Bandcamp linked above, here is the full audio stream on Soundcloud

One of the most respected British lyricists in the past few years, all hip hop heads who appreciate the superior proponents of the art form should keep an eye out for this guy over the coming months. You can connect with him on twitter @Braydz and on Facebook “HollaAtBraydz”

All media & press inquiries regarding Iron Braydz and the Verbal sWARdz EP, or DJ requests for full quality clean edit MP3s of any of these tracks, should contact UrbanElite PR HERE

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Shortly before releasing his new EP “Verbal sWARdz”, north London rapper & producer Iron Braydz sat down with British publication Flavour Magazine which is edited by ex Just Fabulous TV presenter Annika Allen.

He spoke with Delphina Scott about the new release and a variety of subjects including performing in London with RZA, his involvement with Triple Darkness, the hook up with Prince Po, his progression as an artist and expectations for the future, ethnic diversity, or lack of it in the Metropolitan Police Force, the event which led to him claiming “Hip Hop saved my life”, his acting role in the new film “Nightbus” and much more

It’s an interesting insight into Iron Braydz’ past, present & future which can be read HERE

The EP released on Unorthostract Records on 14th April, features Prince Po, Sean Price, Triple Darkness, Kyza, Phat Kat, Skriblah and Kiss FM’s DJ Shortee Blitz, and is available now from BANDCAMP

Iron Braydz has a particularly strong reputation as a live performer, and you can hear this to full effect on Saturday 10th May when he joins DJ Sammy Jay live in the studio of London’s Itch FM radio station from 8.30pm GMT / 3.30 EST which you can catch online at www.itch.fm

Keep up to date with Iron Braydz on twitter @Braydz and meantime check out his track “Millennium” featuring Prince Po

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Long Beach rapper (currently resident in Kansas) Matt Maddox sat down with American online publication Face 2 Face Magazine recently to discuss his early days, starting out in Long Beach and then moving to Hawaii and the reasons behind that where he speaks openly about a number of family issues

As an artist who first picked up the pen at only 10 years old, he discusses the influences west coast and east coast hip hop artists have had on him, whether Dre, Snoop & NWA, or Nas and Wu Tang, and how a fusion of styles has led to him developing what he describes as a mix of “hardcore street rap & underground”

He discusses the transition of the politically focused content of his first album Asylum Artistry to a more personal perspective in the current release “Righteous Fury” and his desire to “empower people – not just be another number”

Interesting insight to the man, and you can read the interview HERE

He released the aforementioned “Righteous Fury” through Red Phone Records / Seven 13 Music on 25th February, and it is available from a wide selection of international online stores in both digital and physical CD formats

It boasts production from Skammadix, Nemesis, Sultan Mir, Engineer, C Lance, Sicknature & Vanderslice, turntablism throughout by fellow Red Phone labelmate DJ TMB, and features Tragedy Khadafi, Adlib, Reef the Lost Cauze, King Magnetic, Burke the Jurke and many more, including British Emcee Edd Bundy.

Check out the full audio stream for it

Currently working on new projects and planning various tours including a visit to Europe due in the autumn, look out for him launching his new video for “Work” any day now. Keep up to date with his progress on twitter @MattMaddox82

All media & press with inquiries about Matt Maddox and the Righteous Fury album can contact UrbanElite PR HERE

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British online music publication God is in the TV took time out recently to meet up with hip hop Emcee & producer Iron Braydz in London’s China Town ahead of the release of his new EP “Verbal sWARdz” which releases to the public on 14th April on his Unorthostract label.

Their writer Taytula Burke spoke with the rapper about the new release and his earliest days including his meeting with Wu Tang’s RZA, and reflects on the current UK and global hip hop scene

Read the whole interview HERE

Iron Braydz launched the official audio stream of the entire EP to the internet today. Largely self produced, it represents his involvement within his own and Stateside marketplace over the years with some top features on board. Here’s the tracklist :

1 – Intro
2 – Scorpion Sting ft Kyza (produced by Iron Braydz)
3 – Crowbar Head Topper with Solar Black & Ray Vendetta (produced by Ringz of Saturn)
4 – Millennium ft Prince Po (produced by Daniel Taylor)
5 – Dredd (produced by Iron Braydz)
6 – Rambo ft Kyza & Skriblah (produced by Iron Braydz)
7 – Firey Red ft Sean Price (produced by Iron Braydz)
8 – Dobermans ft Phat Kat & DJ Shortee Blitz (produced by Agor)
9 – Rambo Relapse ft Kyza, Skriblah, Black Cripton & Solar Black (produced by Iron Braydz)
10 – Verbal sWARdz ft Cyrus Malachi (produced by Iron Braydz)

Check out the stream on Soundcloud

The EP will be available to the public from http://braydz.bandcamp.com Keep up to date with him on twitter @Braydz and check in with the publication at @GodIsInTheTV and Taytula at @Taykeova

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In 2 weeks’ time, 14th April, north London Emcee & producer releases his new EP “Verbal sWARdz”, his first release since the Holla @ Braydz mixtape in 2012.

In the main self produced it features his fellow Triple Darkness members and includes some international heat from Sean Price, Prince Po and Phat Kat, with further UK contributions from Kyza and Skriblah.

The 10 track release has made an impressive impact with international media, the latest of which is American online publication Soundcrave Magazine who took time out recently to speak with Braydz about the upcoming release

Headlined “London’s Next Big Hip Hop Star” read the whole interview HERE

Available shortly on his own Unorthostract imprint via his BANDCAMP here are two releases to date:

Audio stream for Millennium featuring Prince Po

Video for Dredd

Iron Braydz is shooting a new video this week, so look out for that releasing together with much more international media coverage shortly. Meanwhile, you can keep up to date with him on twitter @Braydz and on Facebook at HollaAtBraydz

All media inquiries requesting promotional copies of Verbal sWARdz for review or to interview Iron Braydz can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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As north London rapper & producer Iron Braydz prepares to release his “Verbal sWARdz” EP on 14th April, he took time out to speak with two British magazines recently.

The London Word is a general lifestyle publication focused on the people of London, representing all aspects of the experience of living in the city. They run a series called “My London” and in the latest edition Iron Braydz speaks on his favourite area of London, most vivid memory of the city and ideal day & nights out, what aspects he feels makes London unique, the Londoner who has impressed him the most, his greatest inspiration in life and much more

Read the full article HERE

Wordplay Magazine is a well known publication representing various aspects of hip hop culture, and recently reviewed the new EP. As part of their ongoing “10 Questions” series, they spoke with Braydz about lyrics by other artists which have stood out, 3 joints he wish he’d been involved with, 3 MCs he’d want to work with and his most played album

Read it all HERE

Largely self produced, the new EP includes features by several of his fellow Triple Darkness members, Kyze, Skriblah, Prince Po, Sean Price and Phat Kat, and will be the first of a series of releases in the next year for one of the most respected hip hop lyricists in the UK today. Also look out for him appearing in a new film “Night Bus” later in the year shot by award winning director Simon Baker, responsible for Channel 4’s Paralympic series.

Check his joint “Millennium” featuring Prince Po

Keep up to date with him on twitter @Braydz and look out for a lot more international coverage coming on this release in the next few weeks

Any further press & media inquiries about this release, whether requests for promotional copies of the EP to review, or requests to interview Iron Braydz can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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