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Latest to be featured in the UK’s HHK Magazine “25 Facts” Series is fast rising Southern rap artist Ande Bishop

The series has artists provide previously unknown or unusual facts about their upcoming releases and careers, and in the article just published Ande outlines details about his new “Ocean$ – Extended Play” EP which releases on 19th May through Seven 13 Entertainment.

Having previously produced for fellow American Roulette stable mate Londn Blue, he has switched the production desk for the mic and so far released “50 Centences” featured in The Source, “$77.43” and the first single from the EP “MoneyorFriendz”

The feature includes details about the original planned title of the EP and how the cover artwork came into being, how the EP was recorded in a stunningly short period of time, and how The Game influenced the writing of his debut single

READ THE ENTIRE FEATURE HERE

With bases in both Alabama and Atlanta, Ande has been busy recording further tracks and you can expect to see another new launch next week with his bonus cut Window Seat set to hit the internet. Meantime check out one of his earlier self produced releases “$77.43” with its sound strongly reminiscent of earlier Outkast

Keep up to date with Ande on twitter @Ande_Bishop and his label @Seven13Music

All international press and media inquiries regarding Ande Bishop including requests for a promotional copy of the EP for review, or requests to interview him can be sent to UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION

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The latest edition of the new online tv chat show “Rapping with Leiberman” has just aired on Youtube today.

Hosted by SiriusXM’s Jon Leiberman, the new show which invites rappers, producers and djs in to discuss the hot political and news items of the day is only a few weeks old, but has already featured Bishop Lamont and Constant Deviants emcee M.I.

Today’s guest is current Cincinnati “Hip Hop Artist of the Year” Buggs tha Rocka.

In this interview the pair discuss Buggs’ album Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet which released in December, lyricism in hip hop and whether “rap is dead” as well as his signing at the start of the year to Talib Kweli’s Javotti label.

They then move on to Obama and the upcoming US elections, the nuclear deal with Iran and American foreign policy, and then talk about racial tensions & profiling in Ohio in the aftermath of the Walmart shooting there last year. Linked to this they touch about the economic situation in the area which has seen a growth in unemployment and Buggs gives his thoughts to the question of the biggest problems facing black men in America today

WATCH THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE

Buggs is busy recording with Donte from MOOD as a new partnership “Space Invadaz” and will have new material released through Javotti later in the year. The track used in the interview is “Angel of Death” featuring Piakhan, and any dj’s looking for an mp3 for their show can request it from UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION

Keep up to date with Buggs by following him on twitter @BuggsThaRocka

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Constant Deviants release their fourth studio album “Avant Garde” on 12th May through their own Six2Six label on vinyl, CD and digital formats.

Been a busy time for the veteran Baltimore & New Jersey duo. Recently they released the film “Swiss Banks” with their partners in Switzerland SWC Records, completed filming of their freestyle series “3Stylez” and have been conducting interviews with a whole range of international media. Most recently, Emcee M.I. was seen on the new “Rapping with Leiberman” online tv chat show talking politics and hip hop with SiriusXM Host Jon Leiberman.

They have just dropped a bonus joint “Just Make Music”, recorded between albums and premiered by US online Straight Fresh as part of a new feature published on them today

In the interview the pair discuss the production process with the album down to the reason behind its title, and the decision to have only one featured artist Aye Wun appear. They then speak on how they first came together in the 90’s, and what brought them back together in 2009 after they had both worked in the major label sector, and the ethos behind the label Six2Six Records they set up at that time.

They also go into detail about the joint “Yup” they recorded with Rick Ross and N.O.R.E. in 2008, and provide details about how the film “Swiss Banks” was created, and give their thoughts on the current state of mainstream and independent hip hop as well as what has contributed most to their longevity in the game

READ WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY ON ALL OF THIS AND MORE HERE

Check the audio stream for “Just Make Music”

Look out for more international media coverage on Constant Deviants in the weeks ahead leading up to the release of the album and beyond. Meantime you can connect with them on social media, Twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and on their Facebook page “ConstantDeviantsMusic”

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New Jersey / Baltimore duo Constant Deviants have worked together in various ways since the mid 90’s, and after a time spent operating within the major label sector, they came back together in 2009 to set up Six2Six Records, and since then have released 3 studio albums and various orther affiliated projects.

Their fourth studio album “Avant Garde” releases on 12th May, and Lafayette Hicks – himself involved with hip hop since the good ‘ol days – ran the rule over it for online The Hip Hop Foundation

Afforded a 4 star rating, the review also outlines some of the duo’s back story and notes Emcee M.I.’s lyricism “There’s great storytelling here, words of wisdom, braggadocia, a bit of thuggery…..something for everyone” and on DJ Cutt’s production “His beats have that golden era quality to them but by the same token, they sound fresh and not like some recycled 90’s tracks. I also liked how he incorporated scratches into the tracks, cutting up everything from Onyx to Slick Rick. He even got in a line from my favorite old school movie Beat Street, so I was won over just from that.”

It’s a really in depth review by someone who obviously has a lot of experience in the genre, and you can read it all HERE

Constant Deviants have also filmed a special freestyle trilogy. The first from the “3Stylez” series was launched last week, with Episodes 2 & 3 coming soon. Check out “Heavy Artillery” on Vimeo

Constant Deviants – 3Stylez Series Episode 1 – "Heavy Artillery" from UrbanElite Promotions on Vimeo.

With only a month to go before release, look out for much more international media coverage on Constant Deviants and the album “Avant Garde” coming soon. You can connect with them on social media via twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and on their Facebook page “ConstantDeviantsMusic”

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Veteran Baltimore & New Jersey duo Constant Deviants release their fourth studio album in 5 years on 12th May 2015. “Avant Garde” will be available on vinyl, CD and digital formats through their own Six2Six Records worldwide.

The pair took time out earlier this week to speak with the Ethan Everton from the UK’s long established online British Hip Hop to discuss various apsects in the making of the album, their experiences of operating in both the independent and Major sectors through the years and their perspective of hip hop today

READ THE WHOLE INTERVIEW HERE

Earlier this week they also launched the second official video taken from the album. Watch the visuals for Breathin’ shot in Baltimore on Youtube :

Any dj’s looking for the DJ Pack including full quality clean radio edit mp3 of Constant Deviants’ single Breathin’ can request it from UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION

We’ve already received a high level of interest from international publications regarding this release, and any members of the press & media interested in interviewing Constant Deviants or receiving a promotional copy of the album for review can again contact us at the section linked above. The full press release is HERE

You can keep up to date with the group via their official site http://constantdeviants.com, or on their twitter accounts @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift or via their facebook page ConstantDeviantsMusic

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Brooklyn stalwarts M.I. and DJ Cutt, aka Constant Deviants, will be hitting the ground hard in 2015 with the release of their new album “Avant Garde” scheduled for the Spring.

As an early taster of what can be expected, they have just launched the new video for the track “The Right Moment”. The visuals feature actor & musician Darrell Barber.

The album will be available from their own Six 2 Six Records imprint. You can keep up to date with them at www.constantdeviants.com or at their Facebook Page “ConstantDeviantsMusic” The label is on twitter @Six2SixShift

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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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French Magazine SURL sat down with Detroit MC Kid Vishis recently in the baftermath of the release of his debut album “Timing is Everything” which released on Seven 13 Entertainment on 22nd July.

Their writer Laura Aronica discussed with him the style of hip hop which he represents, the inspirations for writing and the influential roles played by his older brothers (including Royce da 5’9″) over the years, and his vision for the future both in terms of his own career and the hip hop scene generally.

The whole feature published of course in French can be read HERE

The album is available worldwide from digital stores such as iTunes and Amazon, and in CD format direct from the label at www.seven13ent.com Look out for further media coverage in international magazines very shortly as well as the release of a brand new track not included on the album in the next few days. You can keep up to date with him on twitter @KidVishis

The full album stream is included in SURL’s feature. Check the freestyle video Kid Vishis produced recently, premiered by another French publication Hip Hop 4 Life :

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Kid Vishis jumped on the phone recently with KevinNottingham.com writer Mazin Sidahmed to discuss the release of his debut album “Timing is Everything” and the vision and concept behind the making of it, and the reasons for being the sole MC throughout with the exception of one guest appearance by his brother Royce da 5’9″.

They talk about the role Royce and indeed his whole family have played over the years in him developing as an MC, how he is taking his own direction as an artist moving forward, and also address the hip hop scene in Detroit and the situation for new emerging artists from the city

Read the whole interview HERE

“Timing is Everything” released on Seven 13 Entertainment on 22nd July 2014, and is available worldwide on iTunes, Amazon and CD versions can be bought direct from the label at www.seven13ent.com

With production by Mr Porter (D12 / Shady Records), Chase Moore (Hippie Sabotage), and Canadian Bick Zervos, the first single “Heaven” was produced by New Jersey’s Nemisis

Currently conducting further interviews with international media as well as working on a new EP and album and arranging dates & shows in the USA, Canada, UK & Europe, you can keep up to date with Kid Vishis on Instagram and twitter @KidVishis

We have arranged news, review and interview coverage in relation to the album Timing is Everything with press from around the world over the past few months, including titles in the USA, Canada, UK, Europe & New Zealand, and are still accepting further media inquiries from all territories regarding Kid Vishis. All requests can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR HERE

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Last week, Detroit’s Kid Vishis jumped on the phone with New Jersey online Hip Hop Durso’s charismatic young writer Roberta Lampley shortly after the release of his debut album “Timing is Everything”.

In what was an enthusiastic & fun exchange of views, the pair spoke about his writing process….and the key role Fiji Water, Monster Energy Drink & chicken plays in the pre-studio process!….the construction of the album and reasons for working with a core group of producers this time around, the thinking behind the album’s title and how it represents where he feels he is as an MC now.

They also discussed how the influence of not only Royce da 5’9″ but all 3 of his brothers played when he started our rapping and how that came about, his views on the depiction of hip hop today and why he feels “Hip Hop lost its respect, its pride, its honor. It’s become a fashion circus.“, the producers and artists he’d like to work with and gives an insight into his plans for future releases.

The feature in writing comes across exactly as it was on the phone, and well worth a read HERE

The album is available now internationally on iTunes and Amazon while CD formats are available directly from Seven 13 Entertainment at www.seven13ent.com

Produced by Mr Porter, Chase Moore, Nemisis and Nick Zervos, and also featuring Royce da 5’9″ on the final track “Coward”, check out the album’s official audio stream and keep up to date with Kid Vishis on twitter @KidVishis

Look out for more international media coverage coming over the next few days, including a special video feature on France’s Hip Hop 4 Life. All press & media inquiries regarding Kid Vishis and the album “Timing is Everything”, and also international booking requests can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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