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Written by Matty Oliver, the monthly Rapture & Verse column which appears in the UK’s Monolith Cocktail is a round up summary of all the news, single releases, album releases and fortcoming events from both sides of the Atlantic.

In the column just published there is news of the line up announced so far for this year’s Boom Bap Festival taking place in Suffolk 29th – 31st July. Among the many performers will be R A the Rugged Man, A-F-R-O, Task Force, Blade and a special one off show by the reformed for the day Phi Life Cypher.

There’s news on releases by Bumpy Knuckles, Ras Kass, Crooked I & Statik Selectah, Elzhi, Anderson Paak, Jazz T & Cappo and many others, including the new album “Anti-Trap Music” by Horseshoe Gang who “have probably got a good chunk of hip-hop pessimists back onside. The four brothers, posse-thick and patiently waiting to fire saliva, pick off multiple styles except for you-know-what..

The column’s always a good read, check it out HERE

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You can catch Horseshoe Gang performing live with KXNG Crooked at Los Globos, 3040 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles on Friday February 26th. They’ll be joined by Smart Asses, Black Kinideez, Omega Nova and Bullet. Show starts 8.30pm PST, tickets available HERE

The CD version of the album, which includes production by Grammy Award winners Pitchshifters, Tabu (Kendrick Lamar & Aftermath) and KXNG Crooked, can be pre-ordered from Seven 13 Music & Ent HERE

In this video, Julius from the group spits some spontaneous bars out on the street on the concept behind the album title.

Keep up to date with Horseshoe Gang on TWITTER and on their FACEBOOK PAGE.

All worldwide media, press and radio dj inquiries regarding Horseshoe Gang can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, contact details HERE

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New Jersey’s 050 Boyz released their album “Everything 050” in August

Produced by Clinton Place, it features various artists from the Garden State scene including Naughty by Nature’s Treach, Fam from Rottin Razkals, DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), Lakim Shabazz, Double O, IB the Druid, Tha Advocate and many more.

In the summer edition of the renowned UK publication Blues & Soul, the album is afforded a 5 star review. The summer edition was in stores worldwide mid summer, and is still available to buy by mail order from any part of the world via www.bluesandsoul.com

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Last Friday, the Brick City / Illtown trio were guests of DJ Premier on his LFHQ Show on Sirius XM, the second time the group visited the station in the space of a month, having been guests of DJ Eclipse’s Rap Is Outta Control where accompanied by Treach, they gave this interview

Look out for some more press coverage on 050 Boyz coming shortly together with the release of a brand new joint next week. Meantime connect with them on social media via FACEBOOK or on twitter @050_Boyz (@EgoFree2_050 @PrinceAK_050 @RiqDaKid_050)

BUY THE 050 BOYZ ALBUM “EVERYTHING 050” HERE

All media, press and dj enquiries regarding 050 Boyz can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, contact details HERE

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Having been previous guests on DJ Eclipse’s Rap is Outta Control show at the end of August, Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK make the trip back from Newark to NYC’s Sirius XM studios this Friday, October 2nd, to appear as guests on DJ Premier’s long running LFHQ show

Broadcasting on Sirius XM’s Hip Hop Nation Channel 44 from 10pm EST, you can listen online at www.siriusxm.com

They are always lively interviewees, and performed this freestyle cypher with Boston’s N.B.S. last time they were in the building, so it’ll be definitely worth tuning in this Friday !!

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The group released their debut album “Everything 050” in August (available HERE) and given their name is taken from New Jersey’s area code, it represents the Garden State scene to full effect, with production by Clinton Place and an array of featured artists including Treach (Naughty by Nature), DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), Fam (Rottin Razkals), The Advocate, Lakim Shabazz, Double O, IB the Druid and many more.

Latest review comes from Italy’s RapManiacz published yesterday. Obviously written in Italian, you can read what they had to say HERE

Look out for more international media coverage shortly, and connect with group on social media, on their FACEBOOK page and on twitter @050_Boyz (@RiqdaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 & @EgoFree2_050)

Meantime, tune in this Friday to hear em live in the studio with Premo, & check out their single DNA

All media, press and DJ enquiries regarding 050 Boyz can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, contact details HERE

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Fresh from their guest appearance on DJ Eclipse’s Rap Is Outta Control Show at the weekend….filmed footage coming soon….New Jersey hip hop trio 050 Boyz will be the special guests on J Hart’s Big Bang Show tomorrow, Friday 4th Spetember.

Broadcasting on Break London Radio in the UK, the show starts at 3pm EST / 8pm GMT and you can listen live online HERE

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The group’s debut album “Everything 050” released on 4th August. Produced by Clinton Place, it features Treach (Naughty by Nature), Lakim Shabazz, DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), Tha Advocate, Famiil (Rottin Razkals), Double O and many more from the Garden State scene, as well as a little UK flavour provided courtesy of WiseRap

Latest review, afforded a 4 star rating, is written by Taytula Burke for the UK online Sampleface. READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE

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The Brick City boys will also be guests on Brooklyn’s Bodega Cold Kutz show on GID Radio Friday 11th September and then guests of DJ Premier on his Sirius XM Show on Friday 25th September

Look out for further international media coverage shortly, and the launch of a new single next week. Meanwhile, you can buy the album from their own 050 Entertainment imprint via Bandcamp

Connect with them on social media via FACEBOOK or via their group twitter account @050_Boyz They also have individual accounts @RiqdaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 and @EgoFree2_050

All media, press and radio station dj enquiries regarding 050 Boyz can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, contact details HERE All booking enquiries from club promoters or venue owners can be sent to their management at Inkwell Entertainment via their WEBSITE

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It’s been just over 2 weeks since New Jersey’s 050 Boyz released their debut album “Everything 050”.

The Newark trio of Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK hooked up with long time associate Clinton Place to produce the entire album, and given their name reflects the Garden State’s area code, invited many more local emcees to feature on the release. Included in the ranks are Treach (Naughty by Nature), DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), Fam (Rottin Razkals), Lakim Shabazz, Tha Advocate, B Wells, IB the Druid, Trilly Trills & Fly Kwa

The UK’s WiseRap also makes an appearance in what’s from start to finish an album full of high octane beats and raucous lyricism designed to break necks and smash the decks.

Latest review comes from PopCulturez whose primary base is in the UK but who also operate worldwide covering a range of musical genres. READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE

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The group are currently arranging further outlets for the album’s availability – details to follow shortly – as well as continuing to conduct interviews with various members of the press and schedule guest appearances on various radio stations.

Their next radio appearance is this coming Sunday, August 23rd, on the Side B Radio Show broadcast from Princeton NJ’s WPRB 103.3FM at 5pm EST. You can also listen online HERE

You will also be able to hear the guys live in the Sirius XM studio the following Sunday, August 30th, from 10pm when they are DJ Eclipse’s guests on his Rap Is Outta Control Show.

Look out for further press coverage and new audio & video releases in the coming weeks, and you can connect with 050 Boyz on social media via FACEBOOK and twitter @050 Boyz (@RiqdaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 @EgoFree2_050)

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

All booking enquiries can be sent to them directly via the Facebook Page linked above, or sent to their management team at Inkwell Entertainment via their WEBSITE Their shows tend to have the kind of energy reflected in their official video for their track Hot Damn !!

050 Boyz – Hot Damn (Official Music Video – produced by Clinton Place) from UrbanElite Promotions on Vimeo.

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Brick City’s 050 Boyz released their album “Everything 050” on 4th August

Produced entirely by Clinton Place, it also features many Emcees from the New Jersey hip hop scene including DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), Treach (Naughty by Nature), Lakim Shabazz, B Wells, Ib the Druid, Famiil (Rottin Razkals), Tha Advocate and Double O, with a little UK flavour provided by WiseRap.

The energy is intense from the moment the racous opener “Hot Damn” cranks up the adrenalin levels, all the way through the 20 tracks laced with bangin beats and powerful verbal deliveries. It’s hip hop in the classic vein but brought up to date for a modern age.

The latest endorsement of the release comes in this new review written by Riley Wallace for Above Average Hip Hop. READ IT HERE

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Still conducting interviews with international media, the Newark group make the short journey over to Princeton this Sunday 23rd to be guests on the Side B Radio Show on WPRB. Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK are always good value when it comes to putting over their views about a whole range of subject matter, so tune into 103.3FM or listen online at www.wprb.com from 5pm EST. It’s guaranteed to be entertaining !

They will also be guests on Break London Radio shortly as well as linking up once again with DJ Eclipse on his Sirius XM “Rap Is Outta Control Show” from 10pm on Sunday 30th August. Look out for further press coverage of the group and album over the next few weeks

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Keep up to date with the guys on FACEBOOK, on twitter @050_Boyz (@RiqdaKid_050 @EgoFree2_050 @PrinceAK_050) and buy the album from iTunes. You’ll want to own it, it’s the real deal. Here’s the stream

All media, press and radio station enquiries regarding 050 Boyz, including requests to interview the group can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, contact details HERE

They are exceptional live, so if you are a club or venue promoter interested in booking 050 Boyz, either contact them via the Facebook page quoted above or drop a line to their management team at Inkwell Entertainment via their WEBSITE

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Newark hip hop group 050 Boyz released their debut album “Everything 050” this week, produced by Clinton Place and featuring some of the finest lyricists from the New Jersey scene including Treach (Naughty by Nature), Lakim Shabazz, DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), B Wells, Ib the Druid, Tha Advocate, Fam (Rottin Razkals), and there’s also a little UK flavour thrown into the mix courtesy of WiseRap.

Two reviews of the album by online magazines on both sides of the Atlantic have just been published. Swurv Radio (USA) and Hip Hop Reviews by Sagittarius (France) share an acknowledgement of the energetic nature of the album through the quality of production and firebrand lyrcism on display, hardcore flows deliverin’ knockout blows.

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READ THE REVIEW IN SWURV RADIO HERE

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READ THE REVIEW IN HIP HOP REVIEWS BY SAGITTARIUS HERE

The album is available to buy from iTunes The group will be live in the studio with DJ Eclipse this coming Wednesday 12th August from 10.30pm EST as guests of his Halftime Show on WNYU. Their live shows are always recommended, and they will be performing tonight, Friday 7th August, with DJ Nugget at Bogie’s Lounge in East Orange, NJ from 9.30pm.

Meantime, here’s the full album stream….crank it up!!!

Look out for more international media coverage and video releases in the weeks ahead, and connect with 050 Boyz on social media on FACEBOOK and on twitter @050_Boyz (@PrinceAK_050 @EgoFree2_050 @RiqdaKid_050) and the album’s producer @ClintonPlace9

All media and press enquiries including requests to interview 050 Boyz can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, contact details HERE Management and business enquiries can be sent to Inkwell Entertainment via their WEBSITE

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New Jersey hiphop group 050 Boyz released their debut album “Everything 050” yesterday. It is available to buy now on iTunes HERE

The three Emcees Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK all have links with Brick City Newark, Illtown, East Orange, and take their name from NJ’s area code. Individually they were also involved with the Garden State Greats movement around 10 years ago, a concept devised by Treach of Naughty by Nature and Fam of Rottin Razkals to unite the local hip hop scene.

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Involvement with GSG played a part in the formation of the group in 2011, and certainly the focus in representing the area remains true. The album itself is heavily represented by featured local artists including Treach, DoItAll, Lakim Shabazz, Fam, Tha Advocate, B Wells, Ib the Druid and many more. It is entirely produced by Clinton Place, a long time associate of Prince AK from their days of performing together with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit artist Supreme C.

Their album has just been reviewed by US journalist Patrick Griffin for his site Patrick’s Music Blog. READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE

CHECK THE FULL ALBUM STREAM WHICH INCLUDES BONUS CUTS

The group have just signed a new management deal with Inkwell Entertainment in NYC who also represent artists such as Treach and Syleena Johnson, and you will be able to hear them live on DJ Eclipse’s Halftime Show on WNYU next Wednesday 12th August from 10.30pm EST when they appear as his special guests. They will also be guests on J Hart’s Big Bang Show on the UK’s Break London station two nights later, Friday 14th August.

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Look out for more media coverage, videos and audio releases in the weeks ahead, and connect with 050 Boyz on social media, whether on their FACEBOOK PAGE or on twitter @050_Boyz. Their individual accounts are @RiqdaKid_050 @EgoFree2_050 @PrinceAK_050 and the album’s producer is @ClintonPlace9

All press, media and radio DJ enquiries regarding 050 Boyz can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE. Business and management enquiries can be addressed to Inkwell via their WEBSITE

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Been a couple of months since east coast duo M.I. and DJ Cutt released their fourth album “Avant Garde”, a release which received extensive international media coverage earlier in the year.

Just published yesterday is the latest review from US online Premiere Hip Hop, and you know that Sunez and the guys over there only rate artists with the true essence of hip hop at the heart of their music.

TAKE A READ AT THE REVIEW HERE

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M.I. and DJ Cutt don’t let the grass grow under their feet. They have just completed filming of a new movie named after their self owned record label “Six 2 Six”, though the storyline has a different twist, and M.I. has just made his solo project “Psychedlic 60’s” available as a free download HERE

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The duo are also spending time back in the lab preparing a new album which they hope to release next year to coincide with some European tour dates they are currently planning.

Any club owners or promoters interested in booking Constant Deviants for shows can contact us HERE or the group directly via their FACEBOOK PAGE. You can also connect with them on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift

“Avant Garde” is available in digital, CD and limited edition vinyl formats HERE

Check out the video for the single “Breathin” which reached Number 1 in the college radio charts in the Spring.

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New Jersey’s 050 Boyz release their album “Everything 050” on 4th August

The Garden State is represented heavily throughout with features from many of the finest lyricists in the area joining the trio of Tru Trilla, Riq da Kid and Prince AK on a powerful and energetic production courtesy of Clinton Place.

They have just launched their new joint “DNA” today, taken from the album and featuring Ib the Druid, Famiil and long time associate Treach from Naughty by Nature

The group are busy conducting interviews with international press and preparing the launch of further singles, buzz tracks, freestyle videos and official videos.

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Keep up to date with them on social media, whether via their Facebook Page or via twitter. Their group account is @050_Boyz and individually @PrinceAK_050 @RiqDaKid_050 & @EgoFree2_050 Clinton Place can be reached over at @ClintonPlace9

All international press & media enquiries regarding 050 Boyz, requests to interview the group or receive a promotional copy of the album to review can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE

Similarly, DJ’s looking for a full quality (320) mp3 of the joint “DNA”, drop us a line and we’ll get that you

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