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In the lead up to the release of their fourth studio album “Avant Garde” on 12th May, Constant Deviants duo DJ Cutt and Emcee M.I. sat down with US online Hip Hop Vibe to chop it up about the new release and various other issues.

Also on the agenda, the pair spoke about their near 20 years in the industry and how they first came to work together, the early lyricists who influenced them and they give their views on today’s commerical rap. They also discuss their time in the major sector, working with manager Mark Pitts, Arista and Roc-A-Fella and how going back to being independent and setting up their own label has been of benefit to them, and how the business model can be of benefit to other independent artists

READ THE WHOLE FEATURE HERE

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They released their single “Breathin” several weeks ago, and it has been reviewed by Neil Kulkarni in the current issue of his hip hop column for the UK’s physical print publication DJ Magazine, available in a wide selection of stores all over the country now.

HERE IS THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR THE SINGLE

Look out for much more media coverage on Constant Deviants in the weeks ahead, including some new audio and video releases including Episodes 2 & 3 of their new freestyle video series “3Stylez“. The first of these, “Heavy Artillery” was premiered by UK online Shout 4 Music as part of a feature they published on the duo

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

You can follow them on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts and @Six2SixShift and also connect with them on their official Facebook page “ConstantDeviantsMusic”

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The monthly round up of international hip hop news, videos and releases that is Matt Oliver’s “Rapture & Verse” column has a new home in the UK’s online Monolith Cocktail

In his column for March 2015 just published today, there is news on UK dates in April and May for Marley Marl, The Beatnuts & Jeru the Damaja, Phryme, Mobb Deep, Flying Lotus and Shabazz Palaces.

There is also an extensive breakdown of a range of single, EP, album and mixtape releases, including the new album “Avant Garde” by Baltimore / New Jersey duo Constant Deviants.

It’s always a column stashed with information for any fan of hip hop, and can be read HERE

The column also features the latest video by Constant Deviants “Breathin” which was shot in and around Baltimore

Avant Garde releases worldwide on vinyl, CD and digital formats through Six2Six Records on 12th May 2015. The duo have just finished filming a trilogy of live freestyle performances, and the first video in this “3Stylez Series” will be launched soon. Look out for those and widespread international media & press coverage appearing online in the weeks and months ahead

M.I. will also be appearing on the new Rapping with Leiberman video show in two weeks’ time on Wednesday 8th April. The new show hosted by Sirius FM’s Jon Leiberman streams on Youtube, Google Hangouts and EasyJoe.com every Wednesday at 7pm EST and this week his guests include Bishop Lamont.

Connect with Constant Deviants on social media via twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and on Facebook “ConstantDeviantsMusic”

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Constant Deviants release their fourth studio album Avant Garde on 12th May 2015, and the UK’s online publication Blacksheep Magazine have just published their review, affording the release a 4 star rating.

The veteran duo of Baltimore emcee M.I. and New Jersey producer DJ Cutt have been prolific over the past few years since the setting up of their own Six2Six Records imprint, with a string of releases on vinyl, CD and digital formats. Their early releases “Competition Catch Speed Knots” and “Can’t Stop” date back to the 1990’s and led to a time in the Major sector working with Arista and Roc-A-Fella records before returning to the independent fold since 2009.

Their musical evolution still retains the classic hallmarks of hip hop’s Golden Era as is reflected in Blacksheep writer Andrew Kay’s review which can be read HERE

Taken from the new album, their most recent official video release was for the track “Breathin'”

You can connect with Constant Deviants online, via twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and on Facebook “ConstantDeviantsMusic“.

Look out for extensive international media coverage of this release in the weeks and months ahead, including an appearance by M.I. on the new “Rapping with Leiberman” online video show on Wednesday 8th April. Hosted by Sirius FM’s Jon Leiberman, the new show streams live on Youtube, Google Hangouts and EasyJoe.com at 7pm EST every Wednesday. His guests this week include Bishop Lamont

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Baltimore / New Jersey duo Constant Deviants spoke recently with the UK’s I Am Hip Hop Magazine about their fourth studio album “Avant Garde” which releases on the 12th May 2015.

During the interview, M.I. explains the derivative of his stage name while DJ Cutt informs us of how he started out deejaying and his approach and technique to production. The pair also speak on the setting up of their label Six2Six Records and the fundamental ethos behind it which includes releasing on vinyl, their writing method and their creative evolution from starting out in the 90’s to the present day.

READ THE ENTIRE FEATURE HERE

You will soon be able to hear and see M.I. live in two new interviews

Tomorrow, March 21st at 1pm EST (5pm GMT), he will be live in Miami’s SNDS Radio studio for Da Rozay Spot show which you can hear online via Live365.com & TuneIn.com Rozay is well known for writing for several onlines including 24 Hour Hip Hop and you can find out more at RealRozay.com

Then on Wednesday 8th April, you will be able to see M.I. appear on the new “Rapping with Leiberman” online video show to discuss many of the political & general issues of the day. The new show hosted by Sirius FM’s Jon Leiberman streams live on youtube, Google Hangouts and also on EveryJoe.com Bishop Lamont will be appearing on the show next Wednesday, 25th March.

There have been two official videos released from the album to date, the first of these being “The Right Moment”

Look out for extensive international media coverage on this release in the coming weeks and months ahead. All press & radio station DJ inquiries regarding the release including requests for a promotional copy of the album to review or to arrange an interview with Constant Deviants can be sent to us via our CONTACT SECTION

Meanwhile you can connect with Constant Deviants online via twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and on Facebook “ConstantDeviantsMusic”

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Constant Deviants have confirmed the release date of their fourth studio album “Avant Garde” as 12th May 2015 which will be available on their own label Six2Six Records.

As the name suggests, the new 15 track album takes the true essence of a past era and applies a contemporary twist for today. Since the release of their debut 12″ single ‘Competition Catch Speed Knots’ in 1996, these hip hop veterans worked with major labels Arista and Roc-A-Fella on various projects before returning to the independent sector with the formation of their label.

Their debut album ‘Concrete Utopia’ in 2010 was followed by ‘Amongst Friends’ (2011) and ‘Diamond’ (2012) and now with Avant Garde, two decades of experience shine through. M.I.’s lyricism is perfectly complimented by DJ Cutt’s production and turntablism, resulting in a release with a sophisticated maturity by a duo at ease with their craft.

They have just launched the official album trailer video on Vimeo

CONSTANT DEVIANTS OFFICIAL AVANT GARDE ALBUM TEASER – SIX2SIX RECORDS 2015 from Durraive Production on Vimeo.

Late in 2014, they released the first official video taken from the album for the track “The Right Moment”

UrbanElite PR are handling all international media & press inquiries regarding Constant Deviants and the album “Avant Garde”. The full press release can be read HERE Any members of the media and press wishing a promotional copy of the album to review, or who would like to interview Constant Deviants can send us their requests via our CONTACT SECTION

Constant Deviants will be releasing a series of official videos over the months ahead, and you can keep up to date with them via their various online platforms :

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ON TWITTER @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift

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Cincinnati MC Buggs tha Rocka release his new album “Scattered thoughts of an American Poet” on 10th December 2014, available as a free download from his BANDCAMP and also via the MyMixtapez App for mobile devices.

The latest international publications to feature the release are the UK’s online Sampleface, with a review written by their contributor Taytula Burke, and the US online Embassy Interactive, written by Vinny Sciascia

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Reflecting on the eclectic nature of the tracks, thanks to production from Illmind, Hop Trax, Beats McGreevey, Jake One and Sal Dali, and the range of styles delivered by featured artists such as Tanya Morgan, Chuck Inglish, Aida Chakra, Pappadon, MOOD, Phoenix Aphrodite and Piakhan, the review by Sampleface, which offers the release a 4/5 rating, concludes “Buggs serves up a free album – Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet – solidifying his position as one to watch for the coming years…”

READ THE REVIEW IN FULL HERE

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Having already published an earlier interview with Buggs, US online Embassy Interactive drafted in Vinny Sciascia who runs the Undercover Album Review site to run the rule over the 19 track offering. In an in depth assessment, the review summarizes “He created a great piece of work..strong raps, strong beats…take my advice and get this project.”

READ THE REVIEW IN FULL HERE

The album was also mentioned in despatches by the US online The Sermon’s Domain in their weekly round up of “Notable Music of the Week” alongside releases by Alex Wiley, Chase n Cashe and Jazz Cartier. The feature is HERE

Look out for further international press coverage on this release in the weeks ahead, and meantime connect with Buggs on twitter @BuggsThaRocka and check out the full album stream released onto Vimeo recently.

Buggs Tha Rocka – Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet Official Album Stream from Buggs Tha Rocka on Vimeo.

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US online publication Dead End Hip Hop are the latest to run the rule over the new album “Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet” by Cincinnati rapper Buggs tha Rocka

In this review, written by Samuel Odunsi Jr, the eclectic mix of hip hop, r&b, soul and jazz present throughout the album is highlighted and commended. The album is a mix of Buggs’ own scattered thoughts about a variety of issues, and the production reflects the mood and his own diverse influences and tastes.

A year in the making, it was put together as a meeting of like minds, organically, and mixes the range of production styles from Illmind, Jake One, Kill Wil, Sal Dali and Hop Trax with the variance in delivery techniques by Tanya Morgan, Chuck Inglish, MOOD, Piakhan and includes soulful vocals from Aida Chakra, Phoenix Aphrodite and Pappadon.

Despite this approach, there is a coherent theme running throughout, as picked up by the reviewer in his summary :

“After my initial listen of the album, I was debating which section I enjoyed the most (the introductory tracks, the middle tracks, or the concluding tracks) and really I made no definitive choice. I instead came to the conclusion that I really enjoyed the whole album. In its entirety it felt focused and it properly maintained….if Scattered Thoughts Of An American Poet is only a precursor, then we need to brace ourselves for what Buggs will be bringing us in 2015.”

READ THE WHOLE REVIEW HERE

Pick the album up as a free download from the 10th December 2014, available at www.buggstharocka.com & vua the My Mixtapez App for all mobile devices

Look out for much more international media & press coverage regarding this release in the days ahead, and connect with Buggs on twitter @BuggsThaRocka. Meantime, watch the concept video for the track “Angel of Death” which features Piakhan

Buggs tha Rocka ft Piakhan – Angel of Death (Concept Video) from Buggs Tha Rocka on Vimeo.

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Cincinnati MC Buggs tha Rocka sat down with The Word is Bond’s Chase March recently to discuss his new album “Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet” which releases on 10th December 2014.

Broadcast first on 17th November on CHRW 94.9FM(London Ontario) and repeated Saturday 22nd November on CFMU 93.3FM (Hamilton Ontario) for the WIB Rap Radio Show, the interview has just been streamed on the publication’s Soundcloud.

You can check out the feature on the website HERE and check out the stream below

The album includes production and features from many local artists in Ohio, and also includes contributions by !llmind, Jake One, Tanya Morgan, Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids and MOOD. Buggs has been busy conducting interviews with many international publications recently, and filming new videos for the release. He will soon release a re-cap video of the Reflection Eternal reunion event held in Cincinnati’s Rhinegeist Brewery on 30th October, a night which of course featured Talib Kweli, Hi Tek, Buggs, DJ Clockwork, MOOD and many others

Keep up to date with him omn twitter @BuggsThaRocka and on Facebook at “BuggsThaRockaMusic”

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Cincinnati’s Buggs tha Rocka jumped on Skype recently with the good folks over at New Zealand’s online “When Did You Fall In Love With Hip Hop” to talk about his new album “Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet” and his development in the hip hop scene which has led him to be afforded the title “Best Hip Hop Artist of 2014” by the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards

They also discussed his live performances with Talib Kweli, whether at the A3C Festival for two years running or at the recent Eternal Reflection reunion show, the results of which are due to working with local pair Donte (MOOD) and Hi Tek from an early stage.

Buggs has of course released two previous mixtapes with Mac Miller’s tour DJ Clockwork, and he was invited to perform with the pair at the recent Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in Los Angeles which also saw sets by Pharrell Williams, Tyler the Creator, Rick Ross, Earl Sweatshirt, Murs, Action Bronson, Step Brothers, Vince Staples and many more

The publication’s Aleyna Martinez recorded the full interview and it is now streaming on Soundcloud

CHECK THE FULL FEATURE AT THE MAGAZINE’S WEBSITE HERE

The album itself includes production by Hop Trax, Sal Dali, !llmind and Jake One, with guest features including Tanya Morgan, Chuck Inglish, Piakhan, MOOD and many more

You can keep up to date with Buggs on twitter @BuggsThaRocka and on his Facebook page “BuggsThaRockaMusic“. Look out for several more official videos being launched from the project over the next couple of months together with much more international media coverage of the artist and the release

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Cincinnati hip hop MC Buggs tha Rocka sat down with the UK’s online multi genre magazine Shout 4 Music recently to discuss his new album “Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet” which releases on 10th December 2014.

Th feature delves into the recording process, and working with producers such as !llmind, Jake One, Hop Trax and Sal Dali, and having guest appearances from Tanya Morgan, MOOD, Chuck Inglish and Piakhan. They also address his early days starting out in music, ultimately coming up through the levels to receive the title “Best Hip Hop Artist” at this year’s Cincinnati Entertainment Awards.

The article was published today, 11th November 2014, with the premiere of his new concept video for the track “Angel of Death” which was produced by Hop Trax and features Piakhan.

READ THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE

WATCH THE NEW VIDEO

Buggs tha Rocka ft Piakhan – Angel of Death (Concept Video) from Buggs Tha Rocka on Vimeo.

Buggs has had a busy schedule of conducting interviews with international press publications recently, with more taking place now. You will see the results of these over the coming weeks and months. You can keep up to date with him on twitter @BuggsThaRocka

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