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At the heart of the re-emerging west coast hiphop & rap scene, Long Beach crew Horseshoe Gang are set to release their fourth official studio album “Anti-Trap Music” on 29th April 2016 through Seven 13 Music & Entertainment

The younger brothers of KXNG Crooked (aka Crooked I) and COB affiliates have been prolific over the past decade with a stream of EP, album and mixtape releases, and the new album follows last year’s “Knockin on Rap’s Door” EP. 2015 also saw their renowned rap battle with Funk Volume and an appearance on Sirius XM’s “Sway in the Morning”

WATCH THE VIDEO OF THEIR FREESTYLE ON THE SHOW

All international media, press and radio inquiries regarding Horseshoe Gang and the new album can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR.

These can include requests for a promotional copy to review and to interview the group. Note they will also be appearing at SXSW in March if you wish to meet them in person. Our contact details are HERE and the full press release including tracklist can be read HERE

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The CD version is already available to pre-order direct from the label. There are various packages on offer including signed copies and combinations with t-shirts. Click the LINK and take your pick. You will receive your order a week before the official release date.

Already released from the album are two singles, both available on iTunes

POVERTY SLOGANS (iTunes Link)

CROOKED I ROBOT (iTunes Link)

You can connect with the guys on social media, Twitter (& Instagram) @HorseshoeGang and on Facebook “HorseshoeGangCOB“. Reach the label over on Twitter @Seven13Music

Look out for more releases and news from Horseshoe Gang in the weeks and months ahead

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Long Beach group Horseshoe Gang release their new album Anti Trap Music on 29th April through Seven 13 Music & Entertainment

The younger brothers of KXNG Crooked (aka Crooked I) and COB affiliates are among the most ruthless lyricists around. Quick-fire rhymes and on point wordplay have been their trademark since 2009 when they introduced their “Horseshoe Gang Weekly Series” followed by their debut album “Gangsta MC”.

A prolific release schedule culminated in the launch of their year long Monthly Mixtape series with DJ Far in 2014 and their 2015 EP “Knockin on Rap’s Door”.

Most recently they hit the headlines for their appearance on “Sway in the Morning” and for their rap battle with Funk Volume. They will be appearing at this year’s SXSW Festival.

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Here is the full tracklist

1. “INTRO” ft KXNG Crooked (produced by Jonathan Elkaer & DJ E.D.D.E.H)
2. “I Want” (produced by The Pitchshifters)
3. “Poverty Slogans” (produced by Jonathan Elkaer and DJ E.D.D.E.H)
4. “Stress Relief” (produced by The Pitchshifters)
5. “Shoe-icide Squad” (produced by Tabu)
6. “Poor Swagg” (produced by The Pitchshifters)
7. “Out of Touch” (produced by Komplex)
8. “Who’s the Best Rapper” (produced by KXNG Crooked)
9. “Broke Ass Nigga” (produced by Aktive)
10. “Falling” (produced by Serious Beats)
11. “Crooked I Robot” (produced by Jonathan Elkaer)

CD versions of the album, including signed copies and other merchandise can be pre-ordered directly from Seven 13 Music & Entertainment HERE

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The group released the joint “Crooked I Robot” yesterday, made available as a free download and premiered by HipHop DX. Read the DX piece HERE

Connect with HorseShoe Gang on twitter @HorseshoeGang & Facebook “HorseShoeGangCOB“. Producer Jonathan Elkaer on twitter @jonathanelkaer and the label @Seven13Music

All international press & media inquiries regarding Horseshoe Gang, including DJ requests for a full quality clean radio edit of “Crooked I Robot”, can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR – contact details HERE

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Southern rapper & producer Ande Bishop released his debut EP “Ocean$” on 19th May having signed a pertnership deal with his own American Roulette Records enterprise and Seven 13 Entertainment

It is available on iTUNES

In the aftermath, he sat down with London’s Guestlist Network who produce a monthly free paper as well as having their online version of the publication.

They discuss his early days starting out in music, his influences and his move from focusing solely on producing to picking up the mic at the turn of 2015. They then turn to the impact of his releases “50 Centences” in January and his single “Old Jay-Z Videos” which was publicly endorsed by Rick Ross.

Ande then explains the hook up with Seven 13 Entertainment, the creative process behind the “Ocean$” EP and his future plans both in terms of recording a new album and the development of the American Roulette roster.

READ THE FULL FEATURE HERE

“50 Centences” was his first solo release and premiered in The Source. Check the stream

From the album, here’s the official video for “Old Jay-Z Videos”

Ande Bishop is planning a series of releases over the next 12 months, and is recording the first of these now. You can keep up to date with him on twitter @2AndeBishop and Seven 13 @Seven13Music

All press & media inquiries regarding Ande Bishop can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, contact details are HERE

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In the week leading up to the release of their fourth album “Avant Garde”, Baltimore & New Jersey duo Constant Deviants sat down with Riley Wallace from Above Average Hip Hop for a quick session to chop it up about the new release, the current hip hop scene, plans for the future and their work with European label SWC Records with whom they released the movie “Swiss Banks earlier this year”

The feature has just been published combined with a review of the album and can be read HERE

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Emcee M.I. also jumped on the phone recently with French DJ JHart who is currently based in London but has produced video content for Cyclones Mag (France) and BReal TV (USA) in the past.

He broadcasts his Big Bang Show every Friday night on the UK’s Break London Radio station from 8pm – 10pm (GMT) / 3pm – 5pm (EST).

His interview with M.I. will be broadcast tonight, Friday 22nd May, which you can hear HERE

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The duo will be releasing a new single next week with the third & final episode of their “3Stylez” freestyle video series following soon afterwards. They are currently conducting further interviews with the media, recording tracks for a future release and in the early stages of filming a new movie.

Keep up to date with them on Twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and on their Facebook Page The album is available in digital, vinyl and CD formats from their Six2Six record label HERE

CHECK THEIR VIDEO FOR THE SINGLE “BREATHIN” WHICH REACHED #1 IN THE COLLEGE RADIO CHARTS A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO

All press, media & radio station DJ inquiries regarding Constant Deviants can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, and our contact details are HERE

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Constant Deviants release their new album “Avant Garde” tomorrow, 12th May.

The duo are currently in New York to meet with media, and will be appearing live in the studio with DJ Modesty, Mic Handz & Innocent for the Smokin Aces Show on Beatminerz Radio from 10pm EST

THE SHOW WILL STREAM LIVE HERE

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“Avant Garde” is their fourth studio album in 6 years since Emcee M.I. and DJ Cutt officially reformed and established the Six2Six Records label having spent a number of years working on separate projects for Arista and Roc-A-Fella

They have already been featured in various international publications in the past couple of months with significantly more to come, and saw their single “Breathin” reach #1 in the college radio charts. March saw the release of their movie “Swiss Banks”, a collaborative production with their associates in Europe SWC Records, and in April they launched their 3Stylez Series. Episodes 1 & 2 of this freestyle video trilogy received widespread online support, and Episode 3 will be released soon.

The album will be available initially in digital format from tomorrow, with vinyl and CD to follow in a couple of weeks. You will be able to buy all formats HERE

So tune in to Beatminerz Radio tonight from 10pm EST to hear them on the show, make a note to cop that album tomorrow, and meantime check out their recent bonus cut “Thinkin” which features another of the Six2Six roster, New York Emcee Rome

You can keep up to date with Constant Deviants on social media on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift or at their Facebook Page

All press, media and Dj enquiries regarding Constant Deviants including requests for interviews can be sent to UrbanElite PR. Our contact details are HERE

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Matt Maddox released his sophomore album “Righteous Fury” today, 25th February 2014.

Out on Red Phone Records / Seven 13 Music, it is available in physical CD & digital format worldwide : UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan. Just do a quick search on the internet and you’ll find whichever one suits you best. Couple examples would be the CD at UGHH.com HERE and you can buy digitally via iTunes HERE but there are many more in every territory.

It would also be an idea to follow the labels on twitter @RedPhoneRecords and @Seven13Music as they will regularly highlight the various stores in different territories who are selling, and of course you can always send them a message about any particular country – they’ll be sure to let you know!!

There has been a steady build up of international media coverage on this release in the past few weeks with much more to come. Latest is by the UK’s online Bearded Magazine via their “Introductory” series. Check it out HERE

Matt Maddox is midway through a series of tour dates with Reef the Lost Cauze and Adlib, and it kicks off again from Friday in South Carolina :

Feb 28th- Spartanburg, SC Mirrors Gentlemens Club
March 1st- Ashville, NC Haywood Lounge
March 2nd- Norfolk, VA The Iguana
March 5th- Chicago, IL Sub T lounge
March 6th- Madison, WI
March 7th- Milwaukee, WI The Stone Fly
March 9th- Appleton, WI Capital Centre

The store links above include the full tracklisting. Check the album trailer video which uses “The Get Back” featuring King Magnetic in the soundtrack

Follow Matt on his journeys on twitter @MattMaddox82 and the magazine @BeardedMagazine

All media & press inquiries regarding the release can be forwarded to UrbanElite PR HERE

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With Melanin 9’s debut album “Magna Carta” releasing on iTunes today, you will see a lot of international media covering the record in the next couple of weeks.

Latest is Hip Hop is AWOL, based over in Ireland, and as the name suggests regularly covers a lot of international videos, singles and albums. Owner Ruairi tells us that Magna Carta is in his top 3 albums for 2012 along with Roc Marciano (who features on Melanin 9’s video “White Russian) and Ka.

A great supporter of UK hip hop, he reflects on other British artists who have made some international headway this year citing Genesis Elijah’s appearance with Royce da 5 9 on Copywrite’s album (another handled by UrbanElite PR) together with Melanin 9’s own progress :

“Hopefully this is the start of UK Hip Hop getting its proper recognition on the international stage and no better album to lead the charge than M9’s Magna Carta”

The unprecedented support from Stateside onlines such as Nah Right, Hip Hop DX, 2Dopeboys, The Source and Complex combined with UK publications MOJO, Clash, Guestlist, Q Magazine (end of December) and many more does suggest that the traditional sound of hip hop isnt so much making a comeback, but now receiving wider recognition for its longevity and being introduced to a new generation.

Melanin 9’s wordplay, lyricism and subject matter leans towards the ethos of The Golden Era of hip hop in the 90’s, but the album is broader than that with a willingness to push the boundaries more in its beats and production. It takes from the past to be relevant in the present

You can read the whole review HERE

You can buy the album now via iTunes HERE

You can buy physical CD copies of the album and the 12″ vinyl of his single White Russian via http://m9ether.bandcamp.com

Connect with him on twitter @Melanin_9 and the magazine @HipHopisAWOL

Any media, press and radio enquiries about this release can be addressed to UrbanElite PR HERE

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