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In this exclusive video interview, his first for two years, north west London rapper Da Flyy Hooligan reveals all about his artistic change of direction, his new album and his close relationship with the late Sean Price.

While discussing the themes and recording process of his recently released “S.C.U.M.” LP, he explains the transition from the artist formerly known as Iron Braydz to his current persona, a move in part inspired by actor Ray Winstone and the former Boot Camp Clik frontman who he describes as “one of the biggest influences on my life”.

Documenting the reason for his “Sean Price” tribute track, DFH proceeds to give an extensive in depth account of how their relationship grew through the years. He recounts their first meeting backstage in London and subsequent recording session evolving into a personal bond which would ultimately see the Brooklyn legend credit the young MC for his conversion to Islam.

In a series of very poignant recollections, their shared humour, respect and friendship is discernible culminating in rare video footage of the great man performing to his “little brother” on the Jazz Cafe stage. Following a further personal tribute to Bernadette Price, Harlesden’s finest outlines his release plans for 2018.

Director of Photography The ‘Ol Cyruss
Sound Mixer Stefan Foster
Edited & produced by Kieran McFarlane

Da Flyy Hooligan performs live at Arch Space, London this Friday, November 17th – Details at www.hhbitd.com

“S.C.U.M.” released on October 27th through 22 Entertainment.

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North west London rapper Da Flyy Hooligan released his new album “S.C.U.M.” on October 27th through US label 22 Entertainment.

Produced entirely by Agor with guest featured artists Westside Gunn and Hus Kingpin, it is available to buy on CD and digital formats from multiple online stores worldwide including Amazon, Bandcamp, iTunes and Spotify

The album has just been reviewed by Neil Kulkarni for renowned print publication Wire Magazine, the December issue [406] having just hit shelves throughout the UK today. Appearing on page 63 and describing his ability to pull in such luminaries for guest artists as “a testament to what a uniquely twisted talent he is“, the review sits next to those of Future & Young Thug, Giggs, L’Orange and Wu Tang Clan.

LISTEN TO THE FULL “S.C.U.M.” ALBUM STREAM ON SOUNDCLOUD

He will also be on hosting duties tomorrow night, Saturday November 11th, at Livin Proof’s 10th birthday bash alongside Stretch Armstrong and The Alchemist at Oval Space in London, then the following Friday, November 17th, will be performing live at Arch Space in the city’s Haggerston area.

In addition, look out for a new video interview releasing next week, the first Da Flyy Hooligan has given for two years, which includes an extensive in depth account of his long standing and close bond with the late Sean Price, while a new official video for the album track “Aligator Skin” is due out soon.

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In the lead up to the release of the group’s fifth studio album “Omerta”, Baltimore rapper M.I. from Constant Deviants spoke at length to west coast online publication Streets Connect Magazine.

Part 1 of the interview was published recently, and in the second installment they discuss M.I.’s time spent signed to a solo deal with Arista and the issues he faced particularly in relation to the label’s suggested marketing strategy for him as an artist. This takes the conversation onto the wider subject of how white rappers were, and possibly still are, targeted at specific demographics.

An insight is given into M.I.’s earliest influences, and while several of the greats are acknowledged, he explains that the biggest factor in his development was found closer to home within Baltimore’s scene, and in particular the role played by Lab Tech 1.

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The subject switches to M.I.’s move into the world of film making as an actor, writer and producer, with his most recent movie “Six2Six” having just been screened at last week’s Hip Hop Film Festival in NYC, and the discussion develops further as he explains why he feels it is now less productive for independent artists to release official music videos.

The interview concludes with the announcement that Constant Deviants will perform in Colombia shortly, a territory they have found to be particularly supportive due to a strong vinyl market in line with the label’s policy of releasing in that format, a factor which has also established their presence in the UK, Europe and Australia

The overall interview is one of the most in-depth ever given by M.I., and can be read HERE

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“Omerta” can be bought as a digital download HERE and has been distributed to specialist stores worldwide in CD and vinyl formats by Fatbeats.

Connect with Constant Deviants on Facebook (Group & Label), on twitter (Group & Label) & check out the “Omerta” album stream

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2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Constant Deviants’ classic Competition Catch Speed Knots, and the two soldiers of hip hop, MC M.I. and DJ Cutt are upping the ante this year.

They’re following last year’s critically acclaimed “Avant Garde” with the release of another new album “Omerta” on June 28th. The UK’s long running publication Blues & Soul has just afforded it a 4 star review in its new issue (1027) which hit stores’ shelves yesterday. We’re not at liberty to reproduce the entire review here, but it can be read on Page 47 if you pick up a copy from selected stores, or indeed order it worldwide via their official WEBSITE

We have also learned that among the other publications to confirm their intent to feature the release is the globally renowned MOJO Magazine. You will be able to read what they have to say at the time of the album’s release.

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As co:owner of Six2Six Records, M.I. has also made significant moves into the world of film making. As an actor, soundtrack producer, writer and the driving force behind the new sub division Six2Six Films, he appeared in last year’s “Swiss Banks”, a co-production with European affiliates SWC Records.

His new film “Six2Six” which co:stars Treach (Naughty by Nature), Syleena Johnson and Chief Rocker Busy Bee has been selected by the Hip Hop Film Festival, run by Ralph McDaniels and Julien Lockhart, to be screened in NYC in August. Meanwhile, M.I. is in his home city of Baltimore shooting scenes for another new movie called “Can’t Live Without My Radio”.

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Back on the music tip, and Constant Deviants will be performing at the LoudPalooza event at Baltimore’s Castaways Bar & Grill in Boston Street on Saturday June 25th before heading to NYC the following day for a week long series of meet & greets with members of the press and to appear as guests on various radio shows.

It will begin with an appearance on DJ Eclipse’s Sirius XM Rap is Outta Control Show on Sunday June 26th, Eclipse having given their new joint “Cutt for President” its first airplay earlier this week

A lot going on with them right now, and you can keep up to date with their latest news whether on the group’s TWITTER & FACEBOOK, or similarly via the label’s accounts – TWITTER FACEBOOK

Look out for extensive international media coverage in the weeks ahead, and the second in their “Tre Volte” live freestyle video series being launched shortly

HERE WAS THE FIRST, “HARD ON THESE STREETS” WHICH WAS PREMIERED BY RESPECT MAGAZINE RECENTLY

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A few weeks back, Horseshoe Gang met up with US online tv channel WKNDTV at their local Long Beach studios – the station has bases coast to coast.

In this filmed interview, Demetrius, Dice, Kenny and Julius discuss their new album “Anti-Trap Music” and the influence and guidance provided by their elder brother Crooked I (aka KXNG Crooked), they speak on their well documented rap battle with Hopsin’s Funk Volume last year, give their thoughts on collaborating with other artists and talk about meeting with Death Row’s Suge Knight.

Watch the video of the interview on Youtube

Earlier this week, the group were guests on J Hart’s Big Bang Show on London’s Itch FM radio. The audio stream has just been uploaded to Mixcloud.

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“Anti-Trap Music” is Top 50 in the iTunes album charts in 15 different countries, and can be bought HERE CD versions are available to buy from Amazon HERE

The group are still conducting interviews with international media as they prepare to release a new single next week. Keep up to date with Horseshoe Gang and their latest news on TWITTER and FACEBOOK

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West coast rap group Horseshoe Gang released their fourth studio album “Anti-Trap Music” today through Seven 13 Music & Entertainment, and made an immediate and impressive impact.

Available on iTunes HERE the online digital store made the album one of their select few featured album releases for 29th April. Within hours it reached #46 in the US charts, and #54 in the UK. It has subsequently risen again in the past few hours

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Meanwhile, we can officially confirm that Amazon’s considerable initial CD stock of the album sold out in the first hour of its release but is being replenished now.

It’s a testament to Horseshoe Gang’s extensive army of international fans, and both the group and their label are highly appreciative of this tremendous level of support.

This is the real deal, hip hop with an edge and meaning. Real lyricists spittin fiery gritty bars over bangin beats. If you prefer dinner party music, other releases are available…..check the stream

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See them in action live at their official album release party this Monday, May 2nd when they’ll be joined by DJ Sauce the Boss and their older brother KXNG Crooked.

Venue is G/S Bar, 5630 W Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045. 8pm – 2am PST, free entry all night. These guys are beasts live, if you’re in the area, you can’t miss it.

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West coast hip hop group Horseshoe Gang released their new album “Anti-Trap Music” today, and it is available to buy from iTunes HERE

Latest review in is by US online Above Average Hip Hop. The article summarized “Horseshoe Gang is a voice to a generation that is being rallied up to unify and fight the establishment” can be read in full HERE

Hear what they mean in the official album stream

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The “Anti-Trap Music” official release party takes place this coming Monday, May 2nd

Venue is the G/S Bar, 5630 W Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045. VENUE WEBSITE

8PM – 2AM PST and entry is free all night. Licensed premises so those wishing to attend must be aged 21 & over

Horseshoe Gang will be performing live with DJ Sauce the Boss and their special guest and older brother, KXNG Crooked. As a taster of what to expect, here’s Horseshoe Gang’s freestyle on Sway in the Morning

Keep up to date with Horseshoe Gang on Twitter @HorseshoeGang and on their Facebook page “HorseshoeGangCOB”

You’ll be seeing much more international media coverage on the group in the weeks ahead, but for now, cop that album and if you get the chance, check these guys out in LA on Monday…it’ll be lively !!

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West coast hip hop group Horseshoe Gang release their fourth official studio album “Anti-Trap Music” on Friday April 29th 2016. Available to buy on iTunes HERE and CD’s from the label HERE

As expected from the younger brothers of KXNG Crooked, it’s a showcase of superior rhymes and wordplay throughout addressing a diverse range of subjects. Targets in the sights of these lyrical marksmen are poverty and aspirations, police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement, and the pain incurred by the loss of those closest. They also provide a tribute to the legends of hip hop while pulling no punches with their take on the state of rap music today.

Their technical prowess combined with intelligent approach has gained much media attention, and seen them feature in a host of local, national and international publications in the past few months.

Production credits include Grammy Award winners Pitchshifters, KXNG Crooked and COB affiliates Jonathan Elkaer, DJ E.D.D.E.H. and Tabu

TRACKLIST

1 – Intro ft KXNG Crooked (produced by Jonathan Elkaer & DJ E.D.D.E.H.)
2 – I Want (produced by Pitchshifters)
3 – Poverty Slogans (produced by Jonathan Elkaer & DJ E.D.D.E.H.)
4 – Stress Relief (produced by Pitchshifters)
5 – Shoe-icide Squad (produced by Tabu)
6 – Poor Swagg (produced by Pitchshifters
7 – Interlude
8 – Out of Touch (produced by Komplex)
9 – Who’s The Best Rapper (produced by KXNG Crooked)
10 – Broke Ass Nigga (produced by Aktive)
11 – Falling (produced by Serious Beats)
12 – Crooked I Robot (produced by Jonathan Elkaer)

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Their official album release party takes place on Monday May 2nd at the G/S Bar, 5630 W Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045. 8pm – 2am PST

They will be performing live with their DJ Sauce the Boss and KXNG Crooked. Entry is free although those wishing to attend must be aged 21 and over.

Keep up to date with Horseshoe Gang on TWITTER & FACEBOOK

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New feature just published today by French online magazine Soundigger about west coast rap crew Horseshoe Gang and their new album "Anti-Trap Music" which releases this Friday, April 29th, through Seven 13 Music & Entertainment.

The feature is headlined "Horseshoe Gang la naissance de l'anti-Trap" (the birth of anti trap), and goes into the meaning behind the album's title before then highlighting key points in the group's history. The piece then finishes by coming right up to date with a review of the new album itself.

THE ENTIRE FEATURE CAN BE READ HERE

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The four brothers Julius, Dice, Demetrius and Kenny from Long Beach California are still busy conducting interviews with local, national and international media, and have just arranged their album listening party.

VENUE G/S Game Sports Bar, 5630 W Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90045.

FREE ENTRY

DATE Monday May 2nd 2016

TIME 9pm PST – 2am PST.

They will be performing live with their DJ Sauce the Boss then joined by special guest, their older brother, KXNG Crooked. Resident DJ Ynot will be spinnin the classics old and new throughout the night. Horseshoe Gang are renowned for their energetic live shows, so it’s definitely not one to be missed.

Keep up to date with them on social media via TWITTER and FACEBOOK, and check their most recent single “Intro” which was recently made Amazon’s “Track of the Week”

ANTI-TRAP MUSIC WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM ITUNES HERE CD’S CAN BE BOUGHT FROM THE LABEL DIRECT HERE

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Long Beach hip hop crew Horseshoe Gang, the younger brothers of Slaughterhouse member KXNG Crooked, release their fourth official studio album “Anti-Trap Music” later this week, on Friday April 29th.

The album includes production by COB affiliates Jonathan Elkaer, DJ E.D.D.E.H., Tabu and Grammy Award winners Pitchshifters together with a feature and further production by their elder brother. The west coast lyricists touch upon a wide range of subject matter including poverty & aspirations, police brutality & “Black Lives Matter”, the loss of those closest and also address the current state of hip hop today

The latest review to be published is written by Wayne Allen for the US online Swurv Radio, and includes the line “‘Anti-Trap Music’ is an exceptional album that conjures up memories that are one part Little Brother and one part Gangstarr.” and can be read in full HERE

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The album will be available to buy from iTunes HERE with CD formats available direct from the label Seven 13 Music & Entertainment HERE Royce da 5’9″ “Layers” is also available from that store.

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While still conducting further interviews with media around the world, Horseshoe Gang are also gearing up for their album listening party next Monday, May 2nd.

VENUE G/S Game Sports Bar, 5630 W Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90045.
FREE ENTRY
TIME 9pm PST – 2am PST.

The group will be performing live with their DJ Sauce the Boss, resident DJ Ynot will be on the decks and also performing will be special guest, appropriately enough, KXNG Crooked.

Not one to be missed !

Keep up to date with Horseshoe Gang on TWITTER and FACEBOOK and check out their single Shoe-icide Squad

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