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B-Girl Document is a UK online dedicated to Tru Skool hip hop, and run by the people behind Raw Blue Cheese

“This soon to be released album amps the mind and suggests to the listener they should consider launching a quest for knowledge” opens the review and

“If we had a Hip Hop university, Magna Carta would be a Rap dissertation” helps conclude the in depth analysis of the 14 track album which features Triple Darkness, Roc Marciano and Madame Pepper, with production from Anatomy, Jehst and Tony Mahoney.

Available from 3rd December on general release, pre orders of the CD version can be placed via http://m9ether.bandcamp.com

Read the whole review HERE

Keep up to date with Melanin 9 on twitter @Melanin_9 for news about his launch night on Friday 23rd November at The Vibe Bar, London which will also feature DJ279, Genesis Elijah, Rewd Adams, Logic, Phoenix da Icefire, Skriblah, Iron Braydz, Cyrus Malachi and more. You can also reach the magazine via twitter @RawBlueCheese

Any more press / media enquiries about the release, address them to Urbanelite PR HERE

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Clash Magazine is a renowned physical and online UK publication covering the full spectrum of musical genres

It is distributed throughout the country on a monthly basis, and each month Matt Oliver delivers his round up of the best hip hop releases and news in his “Rapture & Verse” column

Included in the issue out in November is coverage of Melanin 9’s new album “Magna Carta” which releases on 3rd December.

“Anyone who’s followed the career of Melanin 9 knows that the Londoner is heavy like lead, operating on the bristles of inner city hells and concrete jungles blocking all exits. The album Magna Carta is typical of his intelligent hooliganism….” the feature opens.

The feature is included with news and new releases by Kendrick Lamar, Vinnie Paz, ?uestlove, El-P, Peanut Butter Wolf, Yungun and much more

Check the whole feature HERE

Pre – orders of the CD version of the album can be placed via http://m9ether.bandcamp.com and his launch night takes place at The Vibe Bar in Brick Lane, London from 8pm – 1am on Friday 23rd November. Also appearing will be Choice FM’s DJ 279, host for the night Iron Braydz, and further performances by Genesis Elijah, Rewd Adams, Logic, Phoenix da Icefire, Cyrus Malachi and Skriblah. Entrance is £5.00

Any further media / press enquiries about the release should be addressed to UrbanElite PR HERE

Follow Melanin 9 on twitter to keep up to date about news on the show and upcoming appearances on radio stations @Melanin_9 You can also check the regular updates from the magazine @Clash_Music

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“Perhaps one of the most meaningful albums to reach my ears” opens Canada’s Brandon Schiafone aka DJ Mafia House in his review of the Melanin 9’s debut LP “Magna Carta”

Writing for the UK’s Niji Magazine, a publication with a long history of supporting new and emerging talent and artists, the piece touches upon the Emcee’s ability with superior lyricism and wordplay to speak on the subjects of racism, social conditions, spirituality, love and politics

It’s an in depth review, critical in places but done with positive intentions, but ending with :

“As he continues to grow and develop his music, I feel as if Melanin 9 could develop into an iconic figure in the world of conscious hip hop……if you are a lover of conscious rap music, however, this album is definitely worth your attention”

Read the whole review HERE

Releasing on 3rd December, pre-orders of the album in CD format can be made via http://m9ether.bandcamp.com and will be delivered a week before general release as an appreciation of the support

Also be sure to look out for the album launch party at The Vibe Bar, brick Lane, London on Friday 23rd November where he’ll be joined by DJ 279, Genesis Elijah, Rewd Adams, Cyrus Malachi, Iron Braydz, Phoenix da Icefire, Logic and Skriblah

8pm – 1am £5 on the door. Big night!

You can follow him on twitter @Melanin_9 and the magazine @NijiMagazine

All media & press enquiries regarding this release can be addressed to UrbanElite PR HERE

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Latest from London’s Melanin 9 with his own take on Jay Electronica’s “The Announcement” via this freestyle “Pistola”.

His new album “Magna Carta” releases on 3rd December and he has just announced details of the launch party at The Vibe Bar, Brick Lane, London on Friday 23rd November

From 8pm – 1am he will be performing old and new tracks with assistance from DJ 279, and there will be further appearances by Genesis Elijah, Cyrus Malachi, Phoenix da Icefire, Skriblah, Logic and Rewd Adams, all hosted by Iron Braydz.

There are more details about the event on Facebook HERE

Look out for an extensive level of media coverage of this release, including exclusive filmed interviews and performances over the coming weeks with the launch of his video “White Russian” featuring Roc Marciano due shortly

DJs not already serviced the clean or abridged radio edits, contact UrbanElite Promotions HERE

More information at www.melanin9.com and you can follow him on twitter @Melanin_9

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One of the UK’s leading online platforms, The Hip Hop Chronicle, are the latest to endorse Melanin 9’s new album “Magna Carta” with a massive 9.5/10 rating

Long known for world exclusive interviews and live footage, and sharing of some of the best UK and international releases and videos, The Hip Hop Chronicle has had a big year in its development, with a growing team of contributors now covering album reviews and a range of other articles. This in addition to their ongoing partnerships with some of the biggest broadcasters on satellite and internet tv.

In this latest article, there is a genuine appreciation of this highly talented Emcee’s lyrical skills, subject matter and wordplay, all in the finest traditions of hip hop.

It’s a highly impressive analysis by Natasha Ferguson of the tracks on offer and their meaning which again reinforces his established position as one of the UK’s most respected wordsmiths. It also perhaps indicates a gradual shift in the tectonic plates back to the true essence and artists of this calibre

Read the entire review HERE

Also look out for a video interview with The Hip Hop Chronicle and Melanin 9 hitting the internet very shortly

Magna Carta releases on 3rd December, with a launch party at The Vibe Party in Brick Lane, London taking place on 23rd November and includes a line up of Choice FM’s DJ 279, Genesis Elijah, Iron Braydz, Cyrus Malachi, Rewd Adams, Logic, Skriblah, Phoenix da Icefire and more

Visit www.melanin9.com for more links to the artist’s various online platforms, and reach them on twitter @Melanin_9 and @HipHopChronicle

Media enquiries regarding this release should be sent to UrbanElite Promotions HERE

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Islington’s Melanin 9 took time out his busy schedule recently to speak with lifestyle magazine The London Word about his thoughts on the capital city

It’s a regular feature in the online publication where local residents involved in a cross section of the performing arts give their opinions and experiences on living there

Read what he has to say HERE

Meanwhile, full details of the album launch event have just been announced.

Happening upstairs at The Vibe Bar, 91 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL on Friday 23rd November, the night runs from 8pm – 1am

Door price is an extremely reasonable £5 where you will get the opportunity to see Melanin 9 perform various tracks from his new album Magna Carta, which is on general public release from 3rd December.

DJ for the night is Choice FM’s DJ 279, hosted by Neasden’s Iron Braydz.

Also performing will be Genesis Elijah, Phoenix da Icefire, Cyrus Malachi, Skriblah, Logic & Rewd Adams, which in anyone’s language is a massive lineup representing some of the best in the UK hip hop scene.

The Facebook Event Page is HERE

You can also get more information at http://vibe-bar.co.uk or call the venue on 0207 247 3479 Nearest Tube is Aldgate East which is only 5 minutes away. For any fans of hip hop in London, its an absolute must see event.

Keep up to date with Melanin 9 via http://www.melanin9.com or http://m9ether.bandcamp.com where you can also pre order CD versions of the album which will be delivered slightly ahead of official release date on 25th November

You can also follow him on twitter @Melanin_9 and the magazine via @TheLondonWord

Any further media enquiries regarding the release can be addressed to UrbanElite Promotions HERE

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London’s Melanin 9 ( AKA M9) releases his debut album “Magna Carta” on 3rd December 2012

He’s built up a reputation as one of the country’s most gifted emcees since working with producers Beat Butcha and Chemo on his first Mixtape “High Fidelity” in 2007, and again in 2008 when he launched “144,000” with contributions from Bronze Nazareth, Jon Phonics, Jehst and his group Triple Darkness.

While rippin the mic at events such as “End of the Weak” or opening for international artists Styles-P, Immortal Technique and Wu Tang, he released the highly rated “Orion’s Stencil” in 2010 and featured on tracks by Killah Priest, Rewd Adams, Terra Firma, Copywrite and Logic.

The new 14 track album drops on Red Snow Records and has been a long time in the making, but is rammed full of slammin’ beats and hard hittin’ rhymes. It includes features from Triple Darkness and Flipmode veteran Roc Marciano with production by Jehst, Anatomy, Parental, Tony Mahoney & Ohbliv.

The second video release “Organised Democracy” launched today via Global Faction. Look out for a string of special single releases and bonus cuts droppin over the coming months

All media enquiries regarding the album release and dj requests for full quality clean mp3s to be sent to UrbanElite Promotions via the CONTACT page on this website

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Keep up to date with this release at www.melanin9.com and follow him on twitter @melanin_9

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