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New Jersey hiphop group 050 Boyz released their debut album “Everything 050” yesterday. It is available to buy now on iTunes HERE

The three Emcees Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK all have links with Brick City Newark, Illtown, East Orange, and take their name from NJ’s area code. Individually they were also involved with the Garden State Greats movement around 10 years ago, a concept devised by Treach of Naughty by Nature and Fam of Rottin Razkals to unite the local hip hop scene.

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Involvement with GSG played a part in the formation of the group in 2011, and certainly the focus in representing the area remains true. The album itself is heavily represented by featured local artists including Treach, DoItAll, Lakim Shabazz, Fam, Tha Advocate, B Wells, Ib the Druid and many more. It is entirely produced by Clinton Place, a long time associate of Prince AK from their days of performing together with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit artist Supreme C.

Their album has just been reviewed by US journalist Patrick Griffin for his site Patrick’s Music Blog. READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE

CHECK THE FULL ALBUM STREAM WHICH INCLUDES BONUS CUTS

The group have just signed a new management deal with Inkwell Entertainment in NYC who also represent artists such as Treach and Syleena Johnson, and you will be able to hear them live on DJ Eclipse’s Halftime Show on WNYU next Wednesday 12th August from 10.30pm EST when they appear as his special guests. They will also be guests on J Hart’s Big Bang Show on the UK’s Break London station two nights later, Friday 14th August.

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Look out for more media coverage, videos and audio releases in the weeks ahead, and connect with 050 Boyz on social media, whether on their FACEBOOK PAGE or on twitter @050_Boyz. Their individual accounts are @RiqdaKid_050 @EgoFree2_050 @PrinceAK_050 and the album’s producer is @ClintonPlace9

All press, media and radio DJ enquiries regarding 050 Boyz can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE. Business and management enquiries can be addressed to Inkwell via their WEBSITE

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With less than a week until the release of their debut album “Everything 050” on 4th August, and having just stepped off stage at the Lincoln Park Music Festival at the weekend where they absolutely tore it down, Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK – aka 050 Boyz – took time out to chop it up with US online REUP Spot.

They spoke about their performance at the festival, their years in the game and the camaraderie which exists among them. They then to move on to discuss the recording process of the new album and how they feel their sound and approach is in sync with and represents New Jersey, as they further explain the involvement of so many other local featured artists from the Garden State on the album.

READ THE WHOLE INTERVIEW HERE

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Taking their name from the local area code, and given their previous involvement with Treach’s Garden State Greats of 2004, current involvement in local youth programmes and determination to shine a light on others from the scene, their committment to their home State is clear. As it is to progressing the sound of hip hop they grew up with and began performing when it was at its prime.

The album is straight bangers from start to finish, thanks in no small part to the production of Clinton Place, the group’s own raucous lyrcism and the quality of contributions from the likes of Treach, Lakim Shabazz, B Wells, Famiil, IB the Druid, DoItAll and Tha Advocate

Check out the audio stream for “DNA” ft Treach, Ib and Famiil, and the mini movie video for the neck breaker “Hot Damn”

Look out for extensive international media coverage continuing in the weeks ahead together with further audio and video releases. You can hit them up on FACEBOOK or on twitter @050_Boyz (@PrinceAK_050 @RiqDaKid_050 @EgoFree2_050)

The group will be guests of DJ Eclipse on WNYU’s Halftime Show on Wednesday 12th August, and again on his Rap Is Outta Control Show on Sirius XM on Sunday 30th August. All media, press and radio show enquiries, including requests to interview 050 Boyz, can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR. Contact details are HERE

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Couple weeks back, The Beeshine made the short trip over from Jersey City to Newark to hook up with Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK, aka 050 Boyz.

As part of their “What Inspires…” series, the online tv channel spoke with the hip hop group about their early inspirations and what inspires them now, their own history, and their new album “Everything 050” which releases on 4th August

In this video, the group talk about early influences and inspirations with a particular acknowledgement of the role played by the success of local artists such as Naughty by Nature and Lords of the Underground (who they’d go on to work with), Redman, Queen Latifah and how they in turn now look to provide an example to others.

They discuss how watching live performances by Slick Rick & Doug E Fresh and hearing the music of MC Shan, Sugarhill Gang, Teddy Prendergast, Smokey Robinson, in their earlier years also acted as a major motivation

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The mindset of inspiring and promoting new generations from the Garden State and shining a light on other local independent artists can be traced back to their involvement in Treach’s Garden State Greats Movement of 2004, and represented now by the inclusion of many as featured guests on the album.

They also look back on their own progression through the years from producing mixtapes, releasing videos and grindin on the streets to now reaching out globally and developing their own entertainment company which again they hope will benefit those on the come up in future. The appreciation of family and community support is clear as is their intention to reciprocate.

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The group explain the dynamic of working as three MC’s with distinct styles, and how the creative process and interaction with the crowd at shows is both a cathartic and powerful experience. Prince AK then speaks about his role as hype man for Treach’s Naughty Nation and touring with them in China, before the interview concludes by addressing the album itself

Probably one of the most insightful interviews 050 boyz have given to date

Check it out on Youtube

Look out for much more international media coverage on the group and their album in the coming weeks, together with new videos and audio releases. You can connect with them on Facebook and on twitter @050_Boyz (@RiqDaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 @EgoFree2_050)

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New Jersey’s 050 Boyz will be Chase March’s special guests on tonight’s The Word is Bond Rap Radio Show.

Broadcasting from midnight EST on Canada’s CHRW 94.9FM, you’ll be able to hear Newark’s Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK chop it up about their new album “Everything 050” which releases on 4th August as well as discuss their years in the game, the Garden State scene and give their thoughts on hip hop today.

You will be able to stream the show live online HERE and will also be able to catch the show again when the podcast is uploaded to The Word is Bond’s site a few days later. We’ll upload that here also once it’s available

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It’s a busy time for the trio, filming new videos which you will see soon and conducting interviews with international media. The album and group take their name from the local area code, and the release has a healthy representation of the local scene with a number of featured local artists, including the track “DNA” they released last week produced by Clinton Place.

Featuring Treach from Naughty by Nature, Ib the Druid and Famiil, check the stream on Soundcloud

Look out for extensive international media coverage on 050 Boyz throughout the summer, and connect with them on Social Media via their FACEBOOK PAGE and on twitter [Group Account @050_Boyz] [Individually @RiqDaKid_050 @EgoFree2_050 @PrinceAK_050]

All media & press inquiries regarding 050 Boyz including requests for a promotional copy of the album to review or to interview the group can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE

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Just after the release of his debut EP “Ocean$” in May, Southern rapper & producer Ande Bishop sat down with London based online Rough Magazine for a “One on One” with their contributor Bunmi Adigun

The pair discussed the progression from producing for fellow American Roulette stablemate Londn Blue to picking up the mic since the turn of 2015 as he embarks on his own solo career, and the recording process of his EP.

He then goes on to talk about being invited onto Hot 97 and the public endorsement of his single “Old Jay Z Videos” by artists such as Rick Ross, the rapid expansion of public awareness both at home and abroad, and his future plans including the recording of a debut album in the not too distant future

READ THE FULL FEATURE HERE

The EP available through American Roulette’s label partner Seven 13 Entertainment can be bought on iTunes HERE At the start of 2015, Ande Bishop released a number of introductory buzz tracks in the lead up to the EP, one of which was the self produced “$77.43”

Now busy recording his new album, you can keep up to date with Ande Bishop on twitter @2AndeBishop

Any members of the press & media with enquiries regarding the artist can send them to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE

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Rising Southern rapper & producer Ande Bishop released his debut EP “Ocean$” just over a month ago on 19th May through Seven 13 Entertainment. It is available on iTunes HERE Italian online publication Storia della Musica are the latest international publication to cover the release with a review which you can read in full HERE

Hotly tipped to be the one to watch from the new wave of emerging urban artists in the Southern scene, the first half of 2015 has seen him release a string of buzz tracks, singles and videos which culminated in the release of the EP. Among them were his first solo release “50 Centences” which premiered in The Source Magazine in January, and the video to his single “Old Jay-Z Videos” which was publicly co:signed by Rick Ross

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Currently recording new material for a new album scheduled to be released later in the year, you can keep up to date with Ande Bishop via twitter @2AndeBishop

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New Jersey trio Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK – aka 050 Boyz – release their first official album “Everything 050” on 4th August.

Between them they have many years in the local hip hop scene, whether with previous groups or solo projects, and were heavily involved with the Garden State Greats movement of 2004, a concept devised by Treach (Naughty by Nature) & Fam (Rottin Razkals) The vision of unifying new emerging artists and established names in the area was re-generated by the trio with the assistance of DoItAll (Lords of the Underground) in 2011 when the group was formed.

The album represents this ethos and their history. Entirely produced by Clinton Place, a long time associate of Prince AK from their days of touring with Flavor Unit’s Supreme C, it also includes guest features by some of the hottest Emcees from Jersey’s underground. In addition to appearances by Treach and DoItAll there is also a little international flavour brought to the table by the UK’s WiseRap

UK online Rawroots has just published a review feature on the album which you can read HERE

Last week, 050 Boyz released the official video for their new bangin single “Hot Damn”. The energy created here is reproduced throughout the album fron start to finish

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

Look out for extensive international media coverage together with more audio and video releases throughout the summer. You can connect with them on social media, whether on their Facebook Page or on twitter. Their group twitter account is @050_Boyz, and their individual accounts @RiqDaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 & @EgoFree2_050

All international media & press enquiries regarding 050 Boyz, including requests for a promotional copy of the album to review and requests to interview the group, can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR. Our contact details are HERE

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UK online HHK Magazine (ex Hip Hop Kings) run a “25 facts” series in which artists provide information about their upcoming releases and their careers previously unknown to the public.

Latest to be published in this series is New Jersey hip hop trio 050 Boyz who release their debut official album “Everything 050” on 4th August, the follow up to their “050 Dat” mixtape released in 2013. The group – Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK – have been involved in the Garden State scene for the past couple of decades and have long time associate Clinton Place providing the entire production for the album.

They also have close ties with Treach (Naughty by Nature) and DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), both of whom feature on the album together with a healthy contribution from many other local Emcees. Together they all bring some fierce rhymes to the mix in what is a hi-octane release from start to finish.

READ ABOUT SOME OF THE LESSER KNOWN FACTS ABOUT THEM & THE ALBUM IN THE FEATURE HERE

Earlier this week, the group released their second official video “Hot Damn” following on from the release of “Get Back” late last year. Check it out on Vimeo

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

Look out for many more video and audio releases throughout the summer from them and much more international media coverage in the months ahead.

You can connect with them on social media. Their group twitter account is @050_Boyz (individually @PrinceAK_050 @RiqDaKid_050 @EgoFree2_050) or on their Facebook Page

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A couple weeks after the release of his debut EP “Ocean$”, rising Southern rapper & producer Ande Bishop chopped it up with the UK’s online publication Shout 4 Music.

They discuss his entrance into the music industry starting out in production and he speaks about his influences before providing some further background on his American Roulette organization. He outlines his approach to songwriting and his reasons for switching focus onto his own solo career having provided production for stable mate Londn Blue’s EP “False Hope” last year.

Having given his thoughts on the local Southern music scene and the reaction to his new EP, they then discuss his new track “Window Seat” which was simultaneously premiered by the online magazine.

READ THE FULL FEATURE HERE

CHECK THE TRACK OUT ON SOUNDCLOUD

Currently recording new material earmarked for release a little later this year, you can keep up to date with Ande Bishop on twitter @2AndeBishop The EP is out now through Seven 13 Entertainment and available on iTunes

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New rising Southern rapper & producer Ande Bishop released his debut EP “Ocean$” on 19th May through Seven 13 Entertainment. It is available on iTunes now HERE

He took time out recently to speak with US online The 9 Elements as part of their “The Whole 9” series of features on artists

In this interview they discuss the making of the EP and the concept behind it, his rapid rise in recent months to become one of the most hotly tipped emerging artists in the Southern scene and the work done by American Roulette in generating such levels of awareness for their roster. They finish up by addressing his approach as a lyricist, his focus on development and plans for the future

READ THE ENTIRE FEATURE HERE

Look out for Ande releasing a new track “Window Seat” later this week as part of a feature in the UK’s Shout 4 Music, and meantime check out the video for his single “OLD JAY-Z VIDEOS”

Currently recording new material for a project pencilled in as releasing later this year, keep up to date with Ande on twitter @2AndeBishop

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