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In the lead up to the release of their album “Anti-Trap Music” on April 29th, Horseshoe Gang, sat down with west coast online magazine Streets Connect.

In one of their most in-depth interviews to date, the group spoke on a wide range of issues. They outlined the recording process and how they select the different styles of production, and the whole ethos behind the meaning of their album title. This leads them onto the wider subject of lyricism in hip hop, and the positive and negative influences these have depending on how imagery is portrayed per genre.

Their track “Shoe-icide Squad” has been much heralded as their version of NWA’s “Fuck the Police”, taking a stand against police brutality and protecting their community, and notably choosing to speak out on this when others have backed down. As explained in the feature this comes from the influence of listening to artists such as Rakim and moves the conversation forward to Tupac’s legacy, the long lasting effect it’s had on them, and the the west coast scene to this day.

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The discussion moves on again to touch upon their well documented rap battle with Hopsin’s Funk Volume, their plans to release a comic book series and they also go into more detail about their fanbase overseas, notably in the UK and Europe. Currently sitting in iTunes Top 50 in 15 different countries would bear witness to that fact.

Very interesting insight into all of that & more which can be read in full HERE

The album “Anti-Trap Music” can be bought on iTunes with CD versions available from Amazon Check out the full album stream

Look out for the group releasing a new single next week with further media coverage to follow. Meanwhile connect with Horseshoe Gang on TWITTER and FACEBOOK

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Just over two weeks ago, New Jersey’s Tru Trilla, Prince AK and Riq da Kid – aka 050 Boyz – made the short journey over to NYC to be guests on DJ Eclipse’s Rap Is Outta Control Show on Sirius XM.

With them was long time associate Treach from Naughty by Nature who worked with them at the time of his Garden State Greats movement of 2004. Prince AK has also been working with Treach and KayGee more recently as part of the newly formed Naughty Nation

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The group released their album “Everything 050” in August (AVAILABLE HERE) which includes features from Treach, DoItAll, Lakim Shabazz, Double O, Famiil (Rottin Razkals), Tha Advocate and many others representing Brick City Newark, East Orange and Essex County.

The album’s sole producer Clinton Place is another connection from back in the day when as DJ Jamal #9 he performed with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit signing Supreme C with Prince AK.

Lat week, footage shot by The Beeshine emerged of 050 Boyz in a freestyle cypher with Boston’s N.B.S. on the show, and this week the interview segment with the group & Treach hit the internet. Check it out

The group are still conducting interviews with international press publications, and are special guests of DJ Premier on his LFHQ Show on Sirius XM on Friday 25th September. They will also be guests on the Bodega Cold Kutz show shortly, re-arranged from last week when the show had to be cancelled unfortunately due to technical difficulties

Currently planning a series of shows in the months ahead, having just performed at Newark’s “24 Hours of Peace” headlined by Rakim, DJ Marley Marl, DAS EFX and Smif n Wessun, connect with them on FACEBOOK, or on twitter @050_Boyz (@PrinceAK_050 @RiqdaKid_050 @EgoFree2_050) and check out their single “DNA” which has been getting a huge amount of airtime in the past couple of months

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New single “Concrete Combat” by 050 Boyz, taken from their album “Everything 050” released on 4th August which also features Treach (Naughty by Nature), Lakim Shabazz, Famiil (Rottin Razkals), DoItAll (Lords of the Underground) and many more from New Jersey’s scene.

The Brick City trio performed at Newark’s “24 Hours of Peace” event recently, headlined by Rakim with further appearances by Marley Marl, DAS EFX, Smif n Wessun, DJ Evil Dee & Roxanne Shante, and in the past month have been guests of DJ Eclipse on his Halftime Show on WNYU and Rap Is Outta Control Show on Sirius XM.

Concrete Combat is produced by Clinton Place and features Dunn D, Big Stomp, Double O and Fly Kwa. Check out the stream

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They make the short trip from New Jersey to Brooklyn this Friday, September 11th, as guests of the Bodega Cold Kutz Show on GID Radio. The show broadcasts from 5pm – 8pm EST and can be streamed online HERE

On Friday 25th September they will be in the Sirius XM studios again, this time as guests of DJ Premier on his Live From HeadQcourterz Show.

The album “Everything 050” is available to buy from the group’s own 050 Entertainment HERE

The group are conducting further interviews with international media and in the early process of arranging tour dates. Keep up to date with them on social media, on FACEBOOK and on twitter @50_Boyz, or individually @RiqDaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 & EgoFree050_050

Any press and media enquiries regarding 050 Boyz, including DJ requests for a full quality mp3 of the track Concrete Combat, can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, contact details HERE

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Brick City tro Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK – aka 050 Boyz – released their debut album “Everything 050” on 4th August.

It includes contributions from many long term associates including sole producer Clinton Place and featured artists Treach (Naughty by Nature), DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), Famiil (Rottin Razkals), IB the Druid, B Wells, Tha Advocate, Trilly Trills and many more from the Garden State scene.

It remains a busy time for the group who are still conducting interviews with the world’s media, and coming up in the next few days you will have two opportunities to see and hear them performing live.

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This Friday, August 28th from 6pm EST, they’ll be appearing at the 5th “24 Hours of Peace” event held in Newark, New Jersey to promote a positive message of unity in the community. The location of Clinton Avenue between Bergen Street and Osborne Terrace was specifically chosen as it is where in August last year five people were killed in a gang related incident.

The event runs a full 24 hours from 6pm Friday to 6pm Saturday, and will also see performances by Rakim, DJ Marley Marl, DAS EFX, DJ Evil Dee, Smif n Wessun and many more. If you’re in the area, it’s not to be missed

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On Sunday 30th August, they link up once again with DJ Eclipse this time as guests of his Rap Is Outta Control show which broadcasts on Sirius XM from 10pm EST to midnight. The group always make for a lively and entertaining interview, so make sure to tune in and listen live at www.siriusxm.com

They will also be future guests of J Hart and his Big Bang Show on the UK’s Break London shortly, and on Friday 25th September, will be dropping into to see the legendary DJ Premier as guests on his LFHQ show on Sirius XM

You can connect with them on social media via FACEBOOK or on twitter @050_Boyz (@RiqdaKid_050 @EgoFree2_050 @PrinceAK_050)

Meanwhile, check out the full “Everything 050” album stream

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

All booking enquiries can be sent via their Facebook Page above, or to their management team at Inkwell Entertainment via their WEBSITE

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London’s Guestlist is both a free monthly newspaper and online publication covering most forms of music, with a particular focus on events and clubs in the UK and Europe, as well as providing specific artist coverage with reviews and interviews.

Their writer Matt Watkins spoke with Detroit MC Kid Vishis recently about his forthcoming debut album “Timing is Everything” which releases 22nd July 2014 on Seven 13 Entertainment. In the interview, which can be read HERE they also discuss his plans to tour in the UK and Europe, the effect being Royce da 5 9’s younger brother has had on his own career, how he views his own development as an artist and reaction to first performing with names such as D12, Rakim, Slick Rick and Talib Kweli

The album produced by Shady Records’ Mr Porter, Chase Moore of Hippie Sabotage, New Jersey’s Nemisis and Canada’s Nick Zervos will be available worldwide in digital and physical formats, and can be pre-ordered with signed merchandise from the label at www.seven13ent.com

You can keep up to date with him on twitter @KidVishis for news about the album, shows and information about a new mixtape due to release prior to the album

Meanwhile check out his concept video for Talk Behind My Back, and look out for a new official video coming soon.

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Detroit’s Kid Vishis, younger brother of Royce da 5 9, releases his debut album “Timing is Everything” on 22nd July through Seven 13 Entertainment.

Before releasing the first of of his own “Sick ‘Em” mixtape series in 2007, he featured on his brother’s “Bar Exam” mixtapes, and later appeared on the albums “Street Hop” and “Success is Certain”. Touring initially as hypeman before developing freestyle slots and sets with his brother has seen him perform coast to coast in the States, Canada, the UK & Europe, sharing bills with D12, Slum Village, Rakim, Ghostface and Talib Kweli

Last year’s “Sick ‘Em Vol 3” included the joint “The Future” with Crooked I’s fam Horshoe Gang, and the new album includes production by Shady’s Mr Porter, Australia’s Chase Moore of the Californian production duo Hippie Sabotage, New Jersey’s Nemisis and Canadian Nick Zervos

He has just launched the concept video “Talk Behind My Back” produced by Chase Moore

The album can be pre-ordered with autographed merchandise at www.seven13ent.com

Follow them on twitter @KidVishis @ChaseMooreMusic @Seven13Music

We have received a great response to the album from international media to date, the results of which you will see over the coming weeks. Any members of the press looking for promotional copies of the album to review, or who would like to interview Kid Vishis, or djs who would like to request a full quality (320) clean radio edit mp3 of “Talk Behind My Back” can contact UrbanElite PR HERE

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