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M.I. and DJ Cutt from Constant Deviants visited the Guerilla Grooves Radio Studio in The Bronx at the end of June as part of their weeklong stay in NYC promoting the release of their new album “Omerta”

Video footage of their interview and M.I.’s freestyle on the show has emerged. The interview goes further into the group’s history, their work in the past with artists such as Rick Ross, the concept behind the new album and M.I.’s move into film making.

Hosts Rhinocerous Funk, DJ Fredones and L.I.F.E.Long add greatly to the lively vibe in the studio and it’s not hard to see why the show has become so popular. Check the footage from Youtube

Splitting his time between Baltimore and Miami, M.I. is due back in New York in the first week of August as his new movie “Six2Six” will be screened at Ralph McDaniels’ Hip Hop Film Festival. Co:starring with M.I. are Treach from Naughty by Nature, Syleena Johnson and Chief Rocker Busy Bee.

The album “Omerta” is available to buy in digital format direct from Six2Six Records HERE Vinyl and CD versions are now being distributed to specialist stores worldwide by Fatbeats Distribution.

Keep up to date with Constant Deviants on Facebook (Group & Label) and on Twitter (Group & Label) and meantime check out the album stream

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Baltimore rapper M.I., one half of hip hop duo Constant Deviants, spoke with the UK’s Ethan Everton for the US online magazine The REUP Spot recently about his various new ventures.

First up of course was the new album “Omerta” which was released digitally on June 28th and is being distributed on vinyl and CD formats worldwide by Fatbeats now.

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They then move on to the subject of his recent move into the world of film making as an actor, writer and producer. Having already released a co:production with European affiliates SWC last year called “Swiss Banks”, his new movie “Six2Six” co:starring Treach (Naughty by Nature), Syleena Johnson and Chief Rocker Busy Bee was selected by Ralph McDaniels for a special screening at next month’s Hip Hop Film Festival in New York.

Finally, as co:owner of Six2Six Records and the new sub division Six2Six Films, he discusses his vision for the label’s future and further expansion. Read the full feature HERE

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The album is available to buy as a digital download direct from Six2Six Records HERE. As mentioned earlier, Fatbeats are currently distributing the physical formats of vinyl and CD to specialist stores around the world.

Last week they released their third single from the album. “Reign Storms” was written in the aftermath of the death of Freddie Gray at the hands of Baltimore Police and the riots which ensued, and of course its release is all the more poignant due to well documented recent events in Minnesota, Dallas and Louisiana

Look out for the third and final episode of the group’s live freestyle video series “Tre Volte” launching shortly, and meantime connect with them on social media via Facebook (Group & Label) & Twitter (Group & Label)

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East coast duo Constant Deviants released their new album “Omerta” on June 28th.

Their fifth official studio release following “Concrete Utopia”, “Amongst Friends”, “Diamond” and “Avant Garde” has a theme running throughout, inspired initially by M.I. and DJ Cutt’s respective Italian and Russian heritage, though other factors helped shape the overall concept.

Scottish writer Peter Johnstone took a listen and wrote a new feature on the album and the group for US online Rhyme Junkie :

Including the appraisal “it’s safe to say that Constant Deviants have produced another winner.” you can read the article in full HERE

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Tomorrow the group will release their third single from the album “Reign Storms”, written by now Baltimore based rapper M.I. last year in the wake of the death of Freddie Gray at the hands of the local police. This obviously has a particular poignancy now given recent events.

Coincidentally, tomorrow is also the day that their album will be distributed to specialist stores worldwide in vinyl and Cd formats by Fatbeats Distribution. It is already available to buy in digital format direct from Six2Six Records HERE

Keep up to date with Constant Deviants via Facebook and Twitter, and meantime check out the first single to be taken from the album, “So Underrated”

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Couple weeks back, Constant Deviants were in New York promoting their new album “Omerta” which released on June 28th.

They appeared as guests on various stations every night during their weeklong stay in the city, which began when they dropped in to the Sirius XM studios for DJ Eclipse’s Rap Is Outta Control Show.

Broadcast live on Sunday June 26th, the video of rapper M.I.’s freestyle on the show, filmed by Bryan of The Beeshine, has just been published today on Youtube. Check it out

The album “Omerta” is available now through the group’s Six2Six Records. It can be bought as a digital download in its entirety for only $6 direct from the label HERE

Fatbeats distribute the label worldwide, with vinyl and CD versions of the release being sent to specialist stores now. Retail outlets in the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and Japan should have them in stock from next week.

You can keep up to date with Constant Deviants on social media, they’re on Facebook, Twitter and separately on Instagram – M.I. & DJ Cutt

Meanwhle, with the group set to release their third new single from the album later this week, check out their previous single “DeLorean”

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A few weeks back, Baltimore rapper M.I. from Constant Deviants sat down with Sherron Shabazz from The Real Hip Hop in the lead up to the release of the new album “Omerta”.

The group’s fifth full length studio release has a theme running throughout, and the interview begins by discussing the meaning of the title and why it was used before moving on to the concepts behind specific tracks such as “So Underrated” and “DeLorean”.

M.I. has also made a significant move into the world of film making in recent times as an actor, writer and producer. With a new movie “Six2Six” co:starring Treach, Syleena Johnson and Chief Rocker Busy Bee set to be screened at Ralph McDaniels’ Hip Hop Film Festival in NYC next month, the pair talk about how he first became involved in this new venture and the comparisons between the two art forms.

READ THE FULL FEATURE HERE

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“Omerta” released on June 28th and can be bought in digital format direct from Six2Six Records BANDCAMP.

CD and vinyl versions are being distributed worldwide through Fatbeats from Friday July 15th, so check local specialist stores for availability.

Look out for further media coverage together with new audio and video releases shortly. You can keep up to date with Constant Deviants on Facebook on Twitter and on Instagram, M.I. & DJ Cutt.

Meanwhile, check out the album stream

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During their recent visit to NYC to promote the new album “Omerta”, M.I. and DJ Cutt of Constant Deviants caught up with Rapstation’s Tim Einenkel in Brooklyn to talk through a number of subjects

They discuss the concept behind the album, and the metaphorical role playing element adopted via the personas of Lucky Luciano and Meyer Lansky. They delve deep into the specific thought process involved and differentiate between a perceived “mafiosa rap” approach to one which juxtaposes circumstances of four people with identical heritages.

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The discussion moves to the duo’s writing and recording process, comparing when they formed in Brooklyn to the current dynamic of operating from Baltimore and New Jersey. Appropriately at this point they talk more about their back catalogue and explain why they still give priority to producing an album as a cohesive body of work.

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DJ Cutt then speaks more on his overall approach to production, how he determines the feel for a record and the various musical genres he sources for samples. Giving his thoughts on the diversion hip hop and rap has taken over the years, he suggests his own style is born of “tunnel vision”

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Meanwhile M.I. explains why very few artists have had any longlasting influence on him, instead outlining his alternative sources of inspiration, and speaks on the broader issue of differing approaches to “the art of rhyme” through each generation.

Ending with their thoughts on the best scene from “Goodfellas”, the interview can be listened to in full via the AUDIO STREAM

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The album is available to buy as a digital download from Six2Six Records BANDCAMP while CD and vinyl formats are being distributed worldwide by Fatbeats from July 15th.

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Their fifth official studio album, Constant Deviants released “Omerta” last week, June 28th

French online In The Mood TV have just featured it today, picking up specifically on the themed concept which runs throughout. There were various contributory factors to this approach. M.I. and DJ Cutt drew on their respective Italian and Russian heritage and adopted the roles of Lucky Luciano and Meyer Lansky due to the cultural parallels. It is entirely metaphorical in nature presenting contrasting lifestyles in a series of sonic screenplays.

The edgier production compared to previous release “Avant Garde” sets the tone and was in itself inspired by the energy generated at a show they performed with Sean P in Switzerland.

You can read the feature and also hear the album stream over on In The Mood HERE

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Look out for more media coverage on the release, which has already received a 4 star rating in the internationally renowned MOJO Magazine, in the coming weeks.

It is available to buy as a digital download from Six2Six Records’ Bandcamp while CD and vinyl formats are being distributed worldwide via Fatbeats from July 15th.

They will also be releasing the third in their “Tre Volte” freestyle series very shortly, check out the first two episodes

Keep up to date with Constant Deviants on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts, the label @Six2SixShift and connect with them on their Facebook Page

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East coast duo, M.I. and DJ Cutt – aka Constant Deviants – released their new album “Omerta” today.

It’s the pair’s fifth album since their debut “Concrete Utopia” and follows just a year after the critically acclaimed “Avant Garde”.

A new review of the album by Wayne Allen, writing for US online Swurv Radio, has just been published and can be read HERE

Released on the group’s own Six2Six Records, it is being distributed in vinyl format worldwide, so check with your local specialist record store for availability. It is also available to buy as a digital download from Six2Six Records’ Bandcamp

The group are currently in NYC meeting with press and appearing as guests on radio stations every night this week including Guerilla Grooves Radio, Beatminerz, Flip The Script Radio, YAC Radio, East NY Radio, Bodega Cold Kutz and Classic Storm Radio. You will also hear them on RapStation in the next couple of weeks and look out for filmed footage of their appearance on Sunday’s Rap Is Outta Control Show with DJ Eclipse hitting the internet shortly.

Keep up to date with them on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and over on their Facebook Page

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Couple weeks back, Respect Magazine contributor Jeremy Hecht jumped on Skype with the four members of west coast rap group Horseshoe Gang shortly after the release of their album “Anti-Trap Music”

During a very in-depth discussion they talk about the group dynamic, working together as four blood brothers and among the the earliest memories, Dice reveals the time Tupac offered him $100 to smoke a blunt and meeting Jay-Z, Jada Pinkett, Dr Dre, and Eric B & Rakim at Snoop’s house!

The interview then comes through the ages, the group giving their thoughts on today’s new artists by comparison to what they grew up listening to, and the differences in song structure method. While hip hop has evolved and diversified, with people finding their own lane, the group challenge aspects of the current debates comparing the different genres.

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More specifically, they suggest people be exposed to all styles before assuming to speak with authority on the merits or otherwise of a particular genre – if you aint heard it, you can’t be speaking on it. This then moves the conversation on again to differentiate between those who can make a quick financial killing now, and those who will be held in esteem over the decades.

Inevitably the route of the discussion turns to the album title where they explain more the significance of lyrical content, and how it influences a younger generation, that artists need to take responsibility at some point for what they say. There is an underlying theme in the interview where the group are speaking to a younger generation, whether of listeners or of new artsists. With the latter, they finish the interview with some sound advice

READ THE INTERVIEW IN FULL HERE

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Earlier this week, Hip Hop DX offered their appraisal of the group’s new album with a review which you can read HERE

Released on Seven 13 Music & Entertainment, the album can be bought on iTunes with CD copies available from Amazon

The group are currently planning shows with possible tour dates later in the year, and are also back in the studio with another new album in the works. Keep up to date with them on TWITTER and FACEBOOK Check out the official album stream

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Live hip hop tonight, Friday May 27th, in Santa Ana CA.

Should be a helluva show with this line up, half the Slaughterhouse crew in the building as Joe Budden hits town joined by KXNG Crooked (aka Crooked I) and his younger brothers Horseshoe Gang.

Venue is The Underground DTSA, 220 E 3rd Street, Santa Ana CA 92701. Doors open at 8pm PST with the show starting at 8.30pm. Admission is $20.00 and this is an 18 & over event. Tickets available from TICKETWEB

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Horseshoe Gang are fire live, and you can expect to hear some tracks off their new album “Anti-Trap Music” which released on April 29th. In the first hour of release, Amazon had sold out their initial CD stock, within the first week the album was Top 50 on iTunes charts in 15 different countries and it has now had over 100,000 streams.

They recently sat down with Shanique Williams for US online Above Average Hip Hop to talk about their early influences, their growth as a group, the new album and their views on hip hop today. Read what they had to say HERE

The album is available from iTunes and Amazon and you can keep up to date with the group on TWITTER and FACEBOOK

Check the official album stream on the label Seven 13 Music & Entertainment’s official Soundcloud account

Look out for further media coverage on the group coming shortly. All media, press & radio enquiries regarding Horseshoe Gang can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE

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