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Harlesden’s Da Flyy Hooligan has been at the forefront of the burgeoning UK rap scene for a number of years and has been long regarded as one of England’s most gifted and creative lyricists.

He also spent some time based in NYC and has worked with the calibre of Sav Killz, Hasan Salaam, Prince Po, DV Alias Khryst, Dead Prez, the late Sean Price.

In a rare step for a British rap artist, he has signed with a US label for the release of his new album “S.C.U.M.” in the shape of Miami’s 22 Entertainment. Out on Friday 27th October, guest featured artists include current Stateside luminaries Westside Gunn and Hus Kigpin.

French online magazine “In The Mood TV” has just published a preview of the album which you can read HERE

The album is available to pre-order in physical and digital formats from various online stores including Amazon, iTunes and Bandcamp

From the album he has released the singles “Savile Row” & “Distress Signals” plus an official video for the track “Asantihini”. Earlier this week he also released the video “Velvet Cake” lifted off his EP “F.Y.L.P.M.” released earlier in the summer.

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Released on Friday September 29th through 22 Entertainment, the new hip hop album “Respect Is Earned Not Given” by NY State rapper / producer duo Tone Chop & Frost Gamble includes guest featured artists Kool G Rap, Planet Asia, Bigga Haitian, rap battler DNA, Canadian upcomer White Rhino, DJ Waxamillion and Tragedy Khadafi.

Available on CD, digital mp3 and streaming formats from a wide range of international stores including Amazon, iTunes, Spotify and Bandcamp

TRACKLIST

1 – The Return Intro
2 – Walk the Walk ft Kool G Rap
3 – Bing Stories
4 – Passion
5 – In The Streets ft DNA
6 – Get Beat Down
7 – It’s Hip Hop
8 – Guillotine Chop ft White Rhino & Planet Asia
9 – Slow Flow Remarkable ft DJ Waxamillion
10 – World Struggle ft Bigga Haitian
11 – Inspiration
12 – Beat Knocking
13 – Here I Go ft Tragedy Khadafi
14 – See You Again

It has just been given an 8 outta 10 rating by Uncle Hotep in his new video review uploaded to Youtube

Speaking of videos, Chop, who made his name in Binghamton’s rap battle circuit, just dropped this new video for bonus cut “Frighten You” shot in his home town by Big Drew Grafix

Chop & Frost will drop an animated video for their track “Bing Stories” on October 10th before heading to NYC October 16th & 17th promoting the album, meeting with press and appearing as guests on DJ Eclipse’s “Rap Is Outta Control Show on Sirius XM Hip Hop Nation.

They’re on Twitter @ToneChop & FrostGamble, IG @ToneChop & @Frost.Gamble & have a joint FB Page

Look out for more album reviews and interviews in the days and weeks ahead. All media, press and radio station DJ enquiries about Tone Chop, Frost Gamble and their album “Respect Is Earned Not Given”, including requests to meet the pair while in NYC, can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR. Our contact details are available HERE

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For the benefit of anyone who temporarily left the planet in the last 24 hours, NY State rapper & producer duo Tone Chop and Frost Gamble released their new album “Respect Is Earned Not Given” yesterday through Miami label 22 Entertainment.

Whether your preferred format is physical CD, digital mp3 or streaming, it’s all covered from a wide range of stores including Amazon, iTunes & Spotify

Given the pair started out in the late 90’s, it’s unsurprising that their style draws from the core principles of that era while not being stuck in it – a focus on meaningful rhymes and flow skills, battle bars mixed with the art of storytelling. The polished production fuses classic and contemporary sounds with a sprinkling of turntablism which in itself is an almost forgotten artform.

It’s inaccurate to apply labels such as old or new school to the genre generally as that depends on context and perspective. For Millenials who have been largely force fed a diet of bland, superficial, commercialised mediocrity passing itself off as culturally progressive – backed by a mainstream media who’ll literally say & write everything and anything to stay ‘on message’ and retain a writing gig – then Chop & Frost’s style IS new school to that generation.

The same generation were the catalyst in the resurgence of 90’s culture in recent years as college kids picked up on the classics for the first time in specialist clubs, where of course it all began in the first place.

To progress and evolve for the better rather than just for the sake of change, history has to be understood – evolution with core guiding principles brings longevity, without them a slow death follows. As such, “Respect Is Earned Not Given” plays an essential educational role for today, acknowledged by the three most recent reviews :

READ THE REVIEW BY “TRIPLE OT” HERE

READ THE REVIEW BY “RHYME JUNKIE” HERE

READ THE REVIEW BY “DOPE CAUSE WE SAID” HERE

INCLUDING GUEST FEATURED ARTISTS KOOL G RAP, PLANET ASIA, BIGGA HAITIAN, DNA, WHITE RHINO, DJ WAXAMILLION & TRAGEDY KHADAFI, LISTEN TO THE ALBUM STREAM ON BANDCAMP

Chop & Tone will be in NYC mid October promoting the album and meeting with press, including a guest appearance on DJ Eclipse’s “Rap Is Outta Control” Sirius XM show October 16th

Connect with them on social media – they’ve very sociable! – via Twitter @ToneChop & @FrostGamble, IG @ToneChop & @Frost.Gamble & over on their joint FB Page

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Eastcoast rapper & producer duo Tone Chop & Frost Gamble took time out recently to speak with Prox Centuri of US online Inside the Rift

In this latest interview just published, the pair discuss their new album “Respect Is Earned Not Given” which releases on September 29th, the concept and themes addressed, and how they came to work with featured artists D.N.A., Kool G Rap and Tragedy Khadafi with whom Frost is currently producing a further new album.

They also outline their earliest influences, while Frost explains his different approach to this album compared to his work with ZotheJerk on “Black Beach” and also provides the publication with an exclusive mix set. He also makes mention of a future project “I Missed My Bus” nearing completion which includes features by Ras Kass, Skyzoo, Rah Digga, KXNG Crooked, Rute Juxx, Sadat X, Guilty Simpson and many more….keep a look out for that one later in the year !

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

LISTEN TO FROST’S MIX ON SOUNDCLOUD

“Respect Is Earned Not Given”, which also features Planet Asia, Canadian upcomer White Rhino and Bigga Haitian, will release through 22 Entertainment and is available to pre-order via iTunes and Bandcamp on digital and physical formats.

The first single released recently was “Walk the Walk” currently enjoying heavy rotation on multiple stations including Sirius Xm and Rapstation. Check the stream

You can connect with Chop & Frost on social media, via twitter @ToneChop & @FrostGamble, on IG @ToneChop & @Frost.Gamble and over on their Facebook Page

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TimingIsEverything-PremiereHipHopInterview

Having already given his full endorsement to the album “Timing is Everything” by Detroit’s Kid Vishis in an earlier review, Premiere Hip Hop’s Victorious Allah sat down with the MC recently to talk about his journey to completing his debut release.

They discuss his childhood growing up in Detroit and what made him gravitate towards hip hop, and specifically taking the further step to becoming an MC. They talk about the early days of how he and his brother Royce da 5’9″ first started appearing on tracks, the messages being conveyed in the rhymes, the artists which have influenced him the most and his vision for the future

READ THE FULL FEATURE HERE

The album released on 22nd July through Seven 13 Entertainment, and is available worldwide through the regular digital stores such as iTunes and Amazon. Physical CD versions of the album can be bought directly from the label by international mail order at www.seven13ent.com

Look out for some more media coverage in the UK, Spain and Italy being published shortly, and the release of a brand new track on Monday 29th September featuring Trick Trick, not included on the album, but which will be available for free download as a thanks by Kid Vishis to his fans for the support.

Connect with him on twitter @KidVishis & check out the full official album stream on Soundcloud :

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TimingIsEverything-RoughMagazine

It continues to be a busy time for Detroit MC Kid Vishis since the release of his debut album “Timing is Everything” on 22nd July.

As well as putting plans together for tours and spending time in the studio recording a new EP and sophomore album, he has been conducting interviews with further media in the USA, UK and Europe, most recently with London’s Rough Magazine

Speaking with the publication’s Bunmi Adigun, he explains the working relationship he has with his older brother Royce da 5’9″ and the future direction which he feels differentiates the pair, he discusses the lyrical concepts in the album and the messages being conveyed while giving his thoughts on the state of lyricism within hip hop generally today, and finishes as a self confessed boxing fan speaking on his expectations for the Maidana / Mayweather re-match

Read the article HERE

“Timing is Everything” has received the largest amount of international press & media coverage of any debut independent hip hop / rap album release this year, and is available now worldwide on iTunes & Amazon. CD versions can be bought directly from the label Seven 13 Entertainment at www.seven13ent.com You can keep up to date with one of Detroit’s hottest emerging new talents on twitter @KidVishis

OFFICIAL ALBUM STREAM

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TimingIsEverything-PopCulturez

British online publication PopCulturez cover all genres of music, providing reviews, news, features and highlighting the latest videos from artists all over the world.

They are the latest to give the debut album by Detroit MC Kid Vishis, “Timing is Everything” their seal of approval in this new review. Remarking on his mic skills they note “he demonstrates an impressive control of the vocals as he drops rhymes that bang with the impact of a veteran.” the review reflects the influence of hip hop’s Golden Era while acknowledging the contemporary diversity brought to the table, in part thanks to the production by Mr Porter (D12 / Shady), Canada’s Nick Zervos, New Jersey’s Nemisis and Australian Chase Moore of Californian duo Hippie Sabotage

You can read the full article which summarizes “A fine official introduction, this album may just be the perfect tonic for those looking for some real-school hip-hop for 2014.” HERE

Available on digital stores worldwide such including iTunes & Amazon, CD physical copies can also be bought direct from the label Seven 13 Entertainment at www.seven13ent.com Here is the official album stream launched on Soundcloud this week

Keep up to date with Kid Vishis on twitter @KidVishis and look out for more international media coverage coming in the weeks ahead.

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TimingIsEverything-HipHopDX

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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TimingIsEverything-Sampleface

British online publication Sampleface are the latest to run the rule over the debut album by Detroit MC Kid Vishis “Timing is Everything” which released this week on Seven 13 Entertainment.

Opening with “There’s something to be said for a rapper who can generate a buzz as loud as a hornet’s nest without blessing the world with a full album. Kid Vishis is one such emcee and we reviewed his debut album, Timing Is Everything.” they reflect on the versatility of the mic skills, lyricism and fierce flows complimented by the production provided by Mr Porter, Nemisis, Chase Moore & Nick Zervos.

In the comment “Vishis is one of the few Golden Era lovers not trapped in recreating the sound of the forefathers, but instead taking the principles and bringing them up to date” they represent a great deal of the artist’s ethos and mindset in what is a well written piece.

Read the whole article HERE

Available now internationally on iTunes and Amazon physical CD copies can also be bought directly by mail order from the label at www.seven13ent.com

Currently in the middle of further promotional activity with the media, Kid Vishis is also at the early stages of putting together tours of Canada, the UK and Europe as well as beginning work on his sophomore album. Keep up to date with him on twitter @KidVishis and check out his latest tracks “Coward” featuring his brother Royce da 5’9″.

Any dj’s who would like a full quality mp3 of the clean radio edit of “Coward”, or members of the press & media with inquiries regarding Kid Vishis and the album “Timing is Everything” can contact UrbanElite PR HERE

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TimingIsEverything-HipHopRec

Detroit MC Kid Vishis released his debut album “Timing is Everything” on Tuesday 22nd July.

It is available internationally on iTunes and Amazon while CD copies can be bought direct from the label Seven 13 Entertainment at www.seven13ent.com

The younger brother of Royce da 5’9″ enlisted the production skills of Mr Porter (Shady / D12), Australian Chase Moore of Californian duo Hippie Sabotage, New Jersey’s Nemisis and Canadian Nick Zervos in the making of the album, and latest to review it is Italy’s online publication HipHopRec.com

You can read the review HERE A section translated reads “Kid Vishis demonstrates great skill in writing and showcasing an energy which reflects the traditions of Detroit rap. One of the new faces of American hip hop music that promises to be one of the next rising stars of the scene.”

Currently in the middle of further promotional activity & speaking with international media about the release, Kid Vishis is also at the early stages of setting up tours in Canada, the UK and Europe as well as recording his sophomore album. All media, press & booking inquiries can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

Meantime, keep up to date with Kid Vishis on twitter @KidVishis and check out the radio edit of his track “Coward” featuring Royce da 5’9″ released earlier this week. DJs who require a full quality mp3 of Coward can also request it from us at the point of contact highlighted above

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