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Released today, upstate New York rapper Anthony Kannon and producer Frost Gamble return to the ring for another round of gritty beats and bars in “Second Floor”, the third single taken from their album “Cautionary Tales” out on October 20th through New Dawn Records.

The gloves are off in a salvo of punchlines, delivered with laser-like precision while dancing around the hustlers and title contenders.  Blows traded and targets on the ropes, Frost’s powerful soundtrack is the last thing they hear before the bell.  The street’s talking but only one comes out walking…..should’ve come prepared.

News of album launch events scheduled to take place in Canada and New York will be announced shortly.

Available to stream & download on Apple / iTunes, Tidal Music, Amazon Music and below on Bandcamp & Spotify

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You can connect with all on social media :

Anthony on Twitter @AnthonyKannonn & Instagram @AnthonyKannon

Frost on Twitter @FrostGamble & Instagram @Frost.Gamble

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New Dawn Records have rounded off another busy year by releasing a new mix, a mash up of some of their best known single releases from 2002 to 2022.

“New Dawn Records – The Singles [Mixdown 22], includes some of the classics from back in the day by the Belles in Monica crew with remixes by Krash Slaughta and G-Sharp, select gems from last year’s albums “God of Barz” by New Jersey’s Tru Trilla and the award nominated “Panacea” by London duo Phoenix da Icefire, and of course the straight bangers from this year’s “Lead by Example”, the debut production from London’s Ramson Badbonez featuring hip hop heavyweights from both sides of the Atlantic.

An official video of the mix has just been released on the label’s Youtube channel

An audio only stream is also available on Soundcloud

The full versions of the singles are available from the label’s official BANDCAMP PAGE and can of course be streamed on multiple digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and Amazon.

Specific store links for each artist can be found at the label’s Official Website

TRACKS USED

1 Belles in Monica – “Meltdown” [Krash Slaughta Remix]
2 Tru Trilla – “God’s Mercy” [produced by DNA Beatz]
3 Ramson Badbonez – “Black Hole Cypher”
ft Kashmere, Truemendous, MysDiggi, Micall Parknsun, Joker Starr, Gee Bag, Confucius, Jehst & Phoenix da Icefire
4 Phoenix da Icefire & Husky Brown – “Dark Rainbow Light”
5 Tru Trilla – “Word of God” [produced by DNA Beatz]
6 Ramson Badbonez – “Lead by Example”
ft Recognize Ali, Skyzoo & Juxx Diamondz [cuts by DJ Jazz T]
7 Belles in Monica – “Y’All Under Surveillance” [G-Sharp Remix. Cuts by DJ Devestator]
8 Tru Trilla – “God’s Sympathy” [produced by DNA Beatz]
ft Fly Kwa & Confucious
9 Phoenix da Icefire & Husky Brown – “Cosmic Soul”
10 Ramson Badbonez – “Rap to the Future”
ft Dizzy Dustin, Mr Hooper & Moka Only [Cuts by Kompoze]
11 Ramson Badbonez – “Stay True”
ft Reks, Ruste Juxx & Blacastan
12 Ramson Badbonez – “Lame Duck”
ft Tru Trilla, Fly Kwa & Prince Ak

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In May 2020, New Dawn Records brought you “Panacea” by London rapper Phoenix da Icefire & producer Husky Brown. Nominated for “Best Independent Album” at the AIM Awards 2020 due to its incredible mix of hip hop, soul, r&b, dub and electronica providing the soundtrack for one of the most creative, relevant and prescient narratives of these turbulent times. Issues relating to the environment, physical and mental health, racism, prejudice, street life, aspirations and interdependence were all addressed with a refreshing underlying theme of hope for the future.

In August 2021 the label released “Lead by Example” by renowned London rapper Ramson Badbonez, his first time behind the boards. One of the most impressive production debuts witnessed for many years is also very rare in nature with such a phenomenal line up of guest featured artists from the UK, US and Canada all standing shoulder to shoulder on the one record delivering a showcase of the highest calibre beats, rhymes and turntablism.

Finally after the long term impact of the Covid 19 restrictions, you have the first chance to see tracks from these fantastic albums performed live on the same night at London’s Brixton Jamm on Friday November 12th 2021 thanks to our friends at Hoochinoo, the event organizer. A night not to be missed for all hip hop connoisseurs.

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For all details about the releases, visit New Dawn Records Official Website

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All media and DJ enquiries regarding New Dawn Records’ releases can be sent to us, the label’s in house PR division. Our contact details are HERE

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Hip hop label & UEP’s parent company New Dawn Records are marking their re-launch after 15 years with a series of specially commissioned single & EP releases over the coming months.  Having signed a distribution partnership with US company INgrooves, they are currently adding new artists to the roster.

The first single “Y’All Under Surveillance” b/w “Meltdown” by Belles in Monica dropped today, taken from the EP “Y’All in Meltdown” releasing April 26th.  Available for the first time to stream and download, the original vinyl releases were championed by multiple stations including BBC Radio 1’s Evening Sessions host Steve Lamacq, featured in various print publications including Billboard, iDJ and Blues & Soul, and were regular entries in DJ Magazine’s specialist club charts.

Remixes are courtesy of G-Sharp, legendary turntablist & DMC finalist Krash Slaughta and Phi Life Cypher producer DJ Nappa featuring cuts by DJ Mr Thing.

Check the stream on Soundcloud

Also available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, Deezer, iTunes & Tidal – choose your preferred option HERE

Keep up to date with all of New Dawn Records’ developments and news about forthcoming releases at their OFFICIAL WEBSITE and via their various social media platforms

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Another chance to listen back to Constant Deviants on last week’s East NY Radio show.

First broadcast live on Thursday June 30th, M.I. and DJ Cutt came through to Brooklyn to chop it up with PF Cuttin and co hosts Millz Murda and DJ Anthony Mace. They discuss their new album “Omerta” which dropped June 28th and their policy of releasing on vinyl through their own Six2Six Records label, DJ Cutt gives an insight as to the production process and then M.I. delivers a killer freestyle.

The stream has just been uploaded to the show’s Soundcloud, check it out

Baltimore’s M.I. and New Jersey’s DJ Cutt had spent all of last week in NYC appearing as guests on various radio stations, and you will get the chance to check out more audio streams and videos of these shows in the next couple of days

The album will be distributed worldwide through Fatbeats on vinyl and CD formats from July 15th, and it can be bought as a digital download now from the label’s BANDCAMP

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The group have various online platforms, so keep up to date with them at the following :

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SIX2SIX ON TWITTER DJ CUTT ON TWITTER M.I. ON INSTAGRAM

Look out for further press coverage about the release in the coming weeks, and meanwhile, check out the “Omerta” album stream

All international press, media and radio station DJ enquiries and requests regarding Constant Deviants can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, all our contact details are HERE

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There’s only a little under two days to go until veteran hip hop duo Constant Deviants release their new album “Avant Garde” on Tuesday 12th May, their fourth in 6 years.

It will be released on their own Six2Six Records imprint and made available on vinyl, CD and digital formats worldwide.

Now based in Baltimore, Emcee M.I. will be returning to Brooklyn tomorrow where he lived for 10 years to link up with New Jersey’s producer DJ Cutt for a series of media and radio interviews in NYC this coming week, which will include live appearances on Beatminerz Radio and Not 97.

Last week M.I. was in Florida, appearing on the 4ManKind online TV show and before headin back up north will be interviewed live today, Sunday 10th May, by Del City Radio on the Underground Arsenal Show. Tune in from 3pm EST / 8pm GMT via the live stream available HERE

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It’s been an extremely busy couple of months in the lead up to release as Constant Deviants have conducted many interviews with international publications, launched their “3Stylez” video series, saw their single “Breathin” reach #1 in the college charts & feature in the UK’s DJ Magazine, released their “Swiss Banks” movie with their European partners SWC Records and released a couple of tracks previously hidden deep within their vaults.

The bonus cut “Just Make Music” was premiered by Straight Fresh as part of a feature they published on them and this track “Thinkin’ ft Rome” was leaked last week

Look out for much more media coverage in the weeks ahead as well as the release the third and final video from their “3Stylez” series and a new official single taken from the album.

All members of the press and radio station DJ’s in the USA, Canada, UK, Europe and Australia / New Zealand with enquiries regarding Constant Deviants, can send their requests for information or interviews to UrbanElite PR. Our contact details are HERE

All questions regarding the availability of the album can be sent directly to Six2Six Records via their OFFICIAL WEBSITE You can also connect with them on social media, whether on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift or on their official FACEBOOK PAGE

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Last week, Detroit’s Kid Vishis jumped on the phone with New Jersey online Hip Hop Durso’s charismatic young writer Roberta Lampley shortly after the release of his debut album “Timing is Everything”.

In what was an enthusiastic & fun exchange of views, the pair spoke about his writing process….and the key role Fiji Water, Monster Energy Drink & chicken plays in the pre-studio process!….the construction of the album and reasons for working with a core group of producers this time around, the thinking behind the album’s title and how it represents where he feels he is as an MC now.

They also discussed how the influence of not only Royce da 5’9″ but all 3 of his brothers played when he started our rapping and how that came about, his views on the depiction of hip hop today and why he feels “Hip Hop lost its respect, its pride, its honor. It’s become a fashion circus.“, the producers and artists he’d like to work with and gives an insight into his plans for future releases.

The feature in writing comes across exactly as it was on the phone, and well worth a read HERE

The album is available now internationally on iTunes and Amazon while CD formats are available directly from Seven 13 Entertainment at www.seven13ent.com

Produced by Mr Porter, Chase Moore, Nemisis and Nick Zervos, and also featuring Royce da 5’9″ on the final track “Coward”, check out the album’s official audio stream and keep up to date with Kid Vishis on twitter @KidVishis

Look out for more international media coverage coming over the next few days, including a special video feature on France’s Hip Hop 4 Life. All press & media inquiries regarding Kid Vishis and the album “Timing is Everything”, and also international booking requests can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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In the lead up to the release of his debut album “Timing is Everything” we linked up Detroit’s Kid Vishis with HipHop DX contributor Mike Trampe recently.

In the feature published on 24th July, they spoke about the thought process and choice of producers for the album, growing up in the Detroit scene as Eminem and D12 emerged globally and how the city has influenced him to become the artist he is today, and the experience and learning curve that touring in the UK with D12 & his brother Royce da 5’9″ in 2009 brought.

They then discuss his own future plans, his thoughts on the future for Detroit’s hip hop & rap scene, and speaks on the rap battle scene and specifically the Total Slaughter event he attended in early July.

Read the full feature HERE

The album includes production by Mr Porter (Shady / D12), Chase Moore of Californian duo Hippie Sabotage, New Jersey’s Nemisis and Canada’s Nick Zervos. Physical CD copies can be bought directly from the label Seven 13 Entertainment at www.seven13ent.com It can also be bought internationally in digital format from iTunes & Amazon

Full Track List & Official Audio Stream

1) T.I.E. Timing Is Everything Intro (Produced by Nick Zervos)
2) Message To The MCs (Produced by Mr Porter)
3) Look At All My Sh!t (Produced by Chase Moore)
4) Beautiful Day (Produced by Chase Moore)
5) Big Brothers (Produced by Chase Moore)
6) Talk Behind My Back (Produced by Chase Moore)
7) The Juice (Produced by Mr Porter)
8) In Yo Face (Produced by Nemisis)
9) Heaven (Produced by Nemisis)
10) Birds Eye View (Produced by Chase Moore)
11) Coward (featuring Royce da 5’9”) (Produced by Chase Moore)

Keep up to date with Kid Vishis on social media via twitter & Instagram @KidVishis

Look out for much more international media coverage coming on this release in the weeks ahead. Any press & media inquiries requesting an interview with Kid Vishis, or DJ requests for full quality clean radio edits of his singles, can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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One of Germany’s premiere hip hop & rap music magazines Backspin published their regular roundup of upcoming releases, and included in it was the new album “Righteous Fury” by Long beach MC Matt Maddox, now based in Kansas.

The regular feature opens (approximate translation)

“Once again we have found some goodness in our old vinyl crate of albums and EPs that we want to share with you. Included are SlipxKid, Stylez Tyson, Matt Maddox, Fränk because TÆNK, RockRainer, Frankie and Jizz Fizz. Have fun browsing!”

Of Righteous Fury itself, again approximate translation

“Righteous Fury is the result of a collaboration between Red Phone Records and 13 Seven Music. With productions by C Lance, Vanderslice, Sicknature, Edd Bundy, Skammadix, Nemesis and Hellzwind this record stands out in the record box. This is a powerful album which will be appreciated by all friends of independent hip-hop.”

Those with a more in depth knowledge of the German language can see the feature HERE

The rapper has had a busy schedule recently, conducting interviews with magazines on both sides of the Atlantic with more to come, the results of which you’ll see shortly, as well as preparing for his upcoming tour with Reef the Lost Cauze and Adlib. You can catch them at the following venue:

Feb 20th- Allentown, PA Pitchers Lounge
Feb 21st- Quakertown, PA The Eagle
Feb 22nd- Staten Island, NY The Full Cup
Feb 23rd- Atlantic City, NJ Gran Fromage
Feb 28th- Spartanburg, SC Mirrors Gentlemens Club
March 1st- Ashville, NC Haywood Lounge
March 2nd- Norfolk, VA The Iguana
March 5th- Chicago, IL Sub T lounge
March 6th- Madison, WI
March 7th- Milwaukee, WI The Stone Fly
March 9th- Appleton, WI Capital Centre

The album itself can be pre-ordered on iTunes at http://georiot.co/3ILt

You can connect with Matt on twitter @MattMaddox82 or via his Facebook page “OfficialMattMaddox”

Speaking of Germany, he launched the single “King Killer” recently produced by Danish based producer Sicknature of the German crew The Snowgoons. Check it out

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RighteousFury-SoundparlorReview

Following on from their recent interview with the Kansas based MC, American online music magazine Soundparlor reviewed his sophomore album “Righteous Fury” which releases 25th February on Red Phone Records / Seven 13 Music

Drawing from his origins in Long Beach southern California, the album reflects his musical influences in terms of classic hip hop with a mix of the more raucous approach of a Rage Against the Machine. The review picks up on his own substantial contribution to the album and the mindset behind it:

“It’s a deep collection–19 songs–yet comes in at just around an hour, meaning Maddox favors quick hits rather than extended jams. And this preference suits his heavyweight, aggressive lyrical flow.” while acknowledging the production and features from artists such as Tragedy Khadafi, Reef the Lost Cauze, King Magnetic, Nemesis, Sicknature of the Snowgoons, C Lance of Jedi Mind Tricks, the UK’s Edd Bundy and many more, including the turntablism of DJ TMB

Read the whole review HERE

He marks the release of his new album by hitting the road with Reef the Lost Cauze and Adlib for a tour at the following venues :

Feb 20th- Allentown, PA Pitchers Lounge
Feb 21st- Quakertown, PA The Eagle
Feb 22nd- Staten Island, NY The Full Cup
Feb 23rd- Atlantic City, NJ Gran Fromage
Feb 28th- Spartanburg, SC Mirrors Gentlemens Club
March 1st- Ashville, NC Haywood Lounge
March 2nd- Norfolk, VA The Iguana
March 5th- Chicago, IL Sub T lounge
March 6th- Madison, WI
March 7th- Milwaukee, WI The Stone Fly
March 9th- Appleton, WI Capital Centre

The album is available for pre order via iTunes here http://georiot.co/3ILt

Look out for more reviews and features coming in the weeks ahead from international press & magazines. Any media inquiries about the album or tour dates can be addressed to UrbanElite PR HERE

On social media you can connect with Matt on twitter @MattMaddox82 or via Facebook “OfficialMattMaddox“. You can also connect with the labels on twitter @RedPhoneRecords, @Seven13Music and the magazine @_soundparlor_

Meanwhile, check out his single “Street Art” featuring Tragedy Khadafi produced by Skammadix

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