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Two more reviews of the new album “Black Beach” by Detroit rapper ZotheJerk and east coast producer Frost Gamble have just been published, this time from onlines based on either side of the Atlantic.

First up is The Dynamic JAB’s assessment for US online OK-Tho Magazine where he selects several of the album’s tracks for special attention, providing a breakdown of their themes which are often political in nature with a broader social commentary running throughout.

Summarizing with “It was great to hear and cover a Frost Gamble project again, while being introduced to Zo for the first time. Quality project, good for Hip-Hop.” the review can be read in full HERE

The next appraisal is by the UK’s Stuart Sharpe, editor of “Sharpe’s Reviews”. The article provides a more overall view of the nature of the release, subject matter, delivery style and approach to production.

With a final analysis “this is a very enjoyable album with some poignant messages as well as some more entertaining songs that will appeal to a wide audience.” you can read their review in full HERE

Featuring KXNG Crooked, Boldy James, Sadat X, Tone Chop, Young Bleed and Guilty Simpson, “Black Beach” released on Friday May 26th through 22 Entertainment and is available to buy on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify, with the special Deluxe edition available on Bandcamp

Hear the full album stream on Soundcloud

Look out for a lyric video for the track “Keep Me Safe” being launched next week together with further media coverage of “Black Beach” in the weeks ahead.

Meantime connect with Zo and Frost on social media, on twitter @TheJerkNation & @FrostGamble, on IG @ZotheJerk & @Frost.Gamble and on their joint Facebook Page

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One thing you can guarantee about Detroit rapper ZotheJerk, he makes for one helluva interviewee !

In this latest filmed interview with westcoast online Streets Connect TV, he talks in great detail about various aspects of his past, present and future.

Of particular interest, he explains how he came to appear in the film “8 Mile” and how this led to a subsequent working relationship with the late Big Proof of D12. In this section, he also provides his own perspective of Proof’s humerous nature including anecdotes from direct experience, and the devastating effect his passing had on the wider community.

He also addresses a variety of topics including the ability to balance family life with career, offers advice on how to break the “dead beat job cycle”, and of course gives an insight into the political and social issues tackled in his new album “Black Beach” which released on Friday May 26th produced entirely by Frost Gamble.

The interview makes for fascinating viewing and you can watch it all on Youtube

Featuring KXNG Crooked, Guilty Simpson, Young Bleed, Tone Chop, Sadat X and Boldy James, “Black Beach” is available through 22 Entertainment from iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and Bandcamp The instrumentals used in the interview are made available for free when you purchase the album on Bandcamp

Listen to the full album stream on Soundcloud

The duo will release their new lyric video for “Keep Me Safe” next Tuesday, June 5th. Look out for further international media coverage of this release in the weeks ahead, and meantime connect with Zo & Frost on social media via twitter @TheJerkNation & @FrostGamble, on IG @ZotheJerk & @Frost.Gamble and over on their joint Facebook Page

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The latest review of the new album “Black Beach” by Detroit rapper ZotheJerk and producer Frost Gamble has been published in the UK’s Blacksheep Magazine.

Written by regular contributor Andrew Kay, the article first of all acknowledges the creative nature of the album with both artists given equal billing, in a similar vein to Premo and Royce da 5’9″s PRhyme project.

A track by track summary follows reflecting the contrasts in mood swings reflected in the style of production and subject matter which has at its core a stream of social commentary, a personal perspective on the experience of today’s “Black America“.

READ THE REVIEW IN FULL HERE

Releasing next week through 22 Entertainment on Friday May 26th, “Black Beach” includes guest feature artists KXNG Crooked, Guilty Simpson, Tone Chop, Sadat X, Young Bleed and Boldy James.

It will be available from all digital stores including Spotify & iTunes, while a special Deluxe edition including bonus cuts and instrumentals will be available exclusively from Bandcamp.

Two singles have already been released, “Risk vs Reward” ft Sadat X and “My Negus” ft Guilty Simpson. Hear the audio streams on Soundcloud

Look out for more reviews of “Black Beach” by international media in the weeks ahead, including in the next issue of renowned print publication MOJO Magazine, with further interviews of Zo and Frost appearing shortly.

Meantime, keep up to date with their news on social media via twitter @TheJerkNation & @FrostGamble, Instagram @ZotheJerk & @Frost.Gamble and over on their joint Facebook Page

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UK journalist Matt Oliver writes a monthly column for Monolith Cocktail titled “Rapture & Verse”

It is a monthly round up of all news, EP, album and single releases, videos and event information from the hip hop scenes in the UK and USA.

This month’s starts with a fine simple tribute to the late Phife Dawg, and then in these various categories covers news and releases on artists such as Roots Manuva, Jehst, Cappo, Camp Lo, J Manifesto, Offwhyte, J-Zone, Royce da 5′ 9″ and many more.

Also featured is news of the new Constant Deviants album “Omerta” which releases on Six2Six Records on June 28th. Read what they had to say HERE

Look out for the first of the Constant Deviants freestyle video series “Tre Volte” coming very soon, connect with them on TWITTER and FACEBOOK, and check out their current single “So Underrated”

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The UK’s Wordplay Magazine is published in print and also has an online platform, covering hip hop artists and their releases with reviews, interviews and news. They also cover the culture more generally, reporting on graffiti, fashion, breakin and events.

They spoke to Detroit MC Kid Vishis recently in the lead up to the release of his debut album “Timing is Everything” on Tuesday 22nd July 2014.

They discussed the scene in Detroit and how that has helped form him as an artist, the effect being the younger brother of Royce da 5’9″ has had on his own career, the importance of lyricism in today’s marketplace and those artists who have influenced him, operating as an independent and his future release & tour plans

Read the full feature HERE

Releasing through Seven 13 Entertainment internationally on digital and physical CD formats, the album can be pre-ordered now on iTunes and Amazon, and signed copies ordered from the label directly at www.seven13ent.com

Look out for further international media coverage coming on the release over the next few weeks, and keep up to date with Kid Vishis on twitter @KidVishis and on Instagram “KidVishis”

Check the audio stream for his single “Look At All My $hit” produced by Chase Moore of Californian production duo Hippie Sabotage

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Detroit MC Kid Vishis, younger brother of Royce da 5 9, releases his debut album “Timing is Everything” in exactly one week’s time, Tuesday 22nd July 2014.

With production by Mr Porter (Shady), Chase Moore (Hippie Sabotage), New Jersey’s Nemisis and Canadian Nick Zervos, it will be available on digital and physical CD formats worldwide, and autographed copies can be ordered from the label Seven 13 Entertainment now at www.seven13ent.com

He took time out recently to speak with Chase March from The Word is Bond Rap Radio Show to discuss the writing process of the new album, give his thoughts on the local hip hop scenes and Detroit MC’s, and also speaks about his brother

The full feature can be viewed online HERE

The audio stream podcast of the interview has been uploaded to the site’s Soundcloud :

He has also just released the official video of his track “Talk Behind My Back” produced by Chase Moore. The video features Royce da 5 9 and Marvwon and was shot at his recording studio in Detroit

Currently in the process of recording his sophomore album and arranging tour dates, keep up to date with Kid Vishis on twitter @KidVishis and on Instagram “KidVishis” You can also connect with his label on twitter @Seven13Music

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Online British publication Hit The Floor Magazine covers a wide spectrum of musical genres, providing news, reviews, interviews as well as providing features on Film, TV and Fashion

They are the latest to review the debut album by Detroit’s Kid Vishis, the younger brother of Slaughterhouse’s Royce da 5 9. Releasing on 22nd July through Seven 13 Entertainment, the album includes production by Mr Porter (Shady Records), Chase Moore (Hippie Sabotage), New Jersey’s Nemisis and Canadian Nick Zervos

The magazine’s Ali Ross opens “Fresh flows’ crashing off prominent beats is the feel for Kid Vishis’ debut full- length, Timing Is Everything” before summarizing “Timing Is Everything is exciting to say the least, and you should be just as intrigued as us by what the rapper is offering on his debut”

Read the full review HERE

“Timing is Everything” will be available on digital and physical CD formats internationally from 22nd July, and autographed copies can be ordered from the label Seven 13 Entertainment at www.seven13ent.com

There will be much more international media coverage coming for this release over the coming weeks, as Kid Vishis also gets set to launch further official videos and release a new mixtape a little later in the year. He is also planning a sophomore album as well as tour dates, so keep up to date with him on twitter @KidVishis or Instagram “KidVishis”

Meanwhile, check out the concept video for “Talk Behind My Back” produced by Chase Moore

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With just over a week to go until the release of his debut album “Timing is Everything” on 22nd July, Detroit’s Kid Vishis has featured in two more international online publications, this time the USA’s “Straight Fresh” and New Zealand’s “When Did You Fall in Love with Hip Hop”

In his interview with Straight Fresh, he spoke about his new album, his musical influences and views on today’s mainstream and underground scenes, artists he’d like to work with and plans for future mixtapes whether part of the “Sick ‘Em” series or a new release schedule. He also spoke on the influence and advice his brother Royce da 5 9 and other established artists he’s performed with have provided and his favourite tracks from his album and previous releases.

Read the entire interview HERE

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He also jumped on Skype recently with Aleyna Martinez from New Zealand’s “When Did You Fall In Love With Hip Hop”. The feature discusses his past, present and future, his thoughts on independent and Major labels, he speaks on the art of lyricism and the importance of that to him and hip hop in general and of course the release of his debut album and why the timing is right now.

The full feature can be read HERE

Here is the audio stream of the interview

With production by Mr Porter (Shady Records), Chase Moore (Hippie Sabotage), New Jersey’s Nemisis and Canadian Nick Zervos, the album will be available internationally on digital & physical formats from 22/7/2014, and autographed copies can be pre-ordered from the label Seven 13 Entertainment at www.seven13ent.com

Not only will he be releasing the new album, but he has plans for a new mixtape and sophomore album later in the year. Keep up to date with Kid Vishis on twitter @KidVishis

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As the release date of his debut album Timing is Everything on 22nd July draws near, Detroit MC Kid Vishis has been busy meeting and speaking with trans – Atlantic media & press.

His interview with London’s I Am Hip Hop Magazine has just been published where he discusses his first paid rap job via the NFL Street 2 video game, the art of emceeing and the importance of versatility, his love of boxing, plans to tour Europe and rising stars to watch

Read the whole interview HERE

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Currently in NYC with his brother Royce da 5 9 to take in the Total Slaughter event at the Hammerstein Ballroom, he also sat down with AllHipHop.com as part of their “5 & Done” series.

They discuss the absence of featured artists on the new album with the exception of Royce da 5 9 on the final track and the thinking behind that, and working with a core group of producers on the release. He also speaks on testing his MC skills back in the day for his brother, names his current Top 5 battle MCs and outlines his plans for the rest of the year

Read it all HERE

With production by Mr Porter, Chase Moore of Hippie Sabotage, New Jersey’s Nemisis and Canadian Nick Zervos, Timing is Everything will be available on Seven 13 Entertainment internationally on digital & physical formats, and autographed copies can be pre-ordered from the label at www.seven13ent.com

You can keep up to date with him on twitter @KidVishis and look out for much more international media coverage coming in the weeks ahead. Meantime check out the lyric video for “Look At All My $hit”, a sarcastic swipe at the big ballers on social media

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With just over a week to go until the release of his debut album “Timing is Everything” on 22nd July, Detroit MC Kid Vishis, younger brother of Royce da 5 9, sat down with US online 7thBoro.com

They discuss his earliest hip hop influences, his new album, his working relationship with his brother and previous releases. He also names his “Michigan Top 5 MCs & producers” and outlines his plans for the future

Read the whole interview HERE

The album which includes production by Mr Porter, Chase Moore from Hippie Sabotage, New Jersey’s Nemisis and Canada’s Nick Zervos will be available in digital and physical formats internationally. Signed copies can be pre-ordered from the label Seven 13 Entertainment at www.seven13ent.com

Currently in NYC to take in the Total Slaughter event at the Hammerstein Ballroom on 12th July and to meet with local press, he will also be releasing the new official video for Talk Behind My Back shortly, and look out for more international media coverage coming in the weeks ahead

Keep up to date with him on twitter @KidVishis and his label @Seven13Music and meantime check the concept video for Talk Behind My Back launched back in June, produced by Chase Moore

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