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NY State rapper Tone Chop and Winnipeg based producer Frost Gamble release their first collaborative EP “Veteran” through Seven 13 Music & Ent on November 18th. Available on pre-order via iTunes

Originally rivals in upstate NY’s rap battle scene during the 90’s, they became partners in rhyme, tagging and production. Already on record as crediting the wider hip hop culture and elements as being the catalyst for them to pick up the mic, US online The ReUp Spot sat down with them recently for their perspective on the evolution of hip hop over the past two decades.

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The feature is an insightful historical record, as the pair discuss their own involvement in music, graffiti and breakdancing at a time when by comparison to today, the elements had a more prominent and influential role in the wider culture.

Subjects addressed act as a historical snapshot of the changes which have taken place. The switch from vinyl to Serato, the elevation of hip hop music, fashions and art elevated from the underground to the broader commercial world, and the emergence of the various sub genres which now exist.

Focusing on the new release, they discuss the reasons for collaborating officially for the first time after all these years, their previous solo releases and the impact of signing with Seven 13.

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The article will likely be of extra interest to a younger generation, typically fed a very narrow representation by today’s media. There is more to it than that – go to the source, adapt and progress. “If you know whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go” James Baldwin

READ THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE

The first single from the EP released was “Leave It Alone”, a tribute to Sean Price featuring Ruste Juxx and Nobi. Check out the stream

Connect with Tone Chop & Frost Gamble online :

TWITTER @ToneChop @FrostGamble
IG @ToneChop @Frost.Gamble
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All media, press and radio station DJ inquiries regarding the “Veteran” EP release can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR. All our contact information is HERE

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US online hip hop magazine The 9 Elements have run their interview series “The Whole 9” for some time now where they get a snapshot of the artist’s mindset and the concept behind their upcoming release.

The latest focus is on NY State rapper Tone Chop and Winnipeg based producer Frost Gamble, long term associates and originally rap battle rivals who have collaborated for their first official release via the “Veteran” EP, out November 18th through Seven 13 Music & Entertainment.

The interview discusses the new project and in particular the first single to be released “Leave It Alone” which features Ruste Juxx and is a tribute to the late Sean Price. Frost’s move to Canada and switch away from the mic to concentrate solely on beatmaking is also addressed as is the duo’s thoughts on the influence of the 90’s sound in many contemporary releases.

READ ALL THIS AND MORE IN THE ARTICLE PUBLISHED HERE

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Check out the single “Leave It Alone” ft Ruste Juxx & Nobi on Soundcloud

The single is available to buy now from the EP’s pre-order account on iTunes

All press, media and radio station inquiries regarding Tone Chop & Frost Gamble can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR. All our contact information is HERE

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The UK’s HHK Magazine (aka Hip Hop Kings) has been running a popular “25 Facts” series for the past few years where artists provide exclusive and previously unknown information about themselves and their upcoming new release.

Latest in the series is a focus on NY State rapper Tone Chop and Winnipeg producer Frost Gamble who, despite having been rap battle rivals in the 90’s and subsequent partners in rhyme & tagging, release their first collaborative project on November 18th.

The “Veteran EP” releases through Seven 13 MMusic & Entertainment and is available to pre-order on iTunes

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In the feature they reveal how they came by their artist names, the recording process of the EP, their most rated producers and Emcees and their involvement in the rap battle and graffiti scenes.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

From the EP, and available to buy now from iTunes, is their first single “Leave It Alone”. A tribute to the late Sean Price, it features Ruste Juxx and Nobi.

They followed that with a bonus cut “Being A Boss” which uses the Jadakiss and Nate Dogg joint “Time’s Up” for the hook, and is available to download free direct from the audio stream on Soundcloud.

Check them out

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Look out for extensive international media coverage on the release in the weeks ahead.

Meantime, connect with the duo on Twitter @ToneChop & @FrostGamble and over on their joint Facebook Page

All press & media inquiries regarding Tone Chop, Frost Gamble and the Veteran EP, including requests to interview the artists or DJ requests for mp3s of their joints can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR. Our contact information is HERE

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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

All press & media inquiries regarding Kid Vishis and the album “Timing is Everything”, requests for interviews, dj requests for radio edits of his singles, or press requests for promo copies of the album to review can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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The UK’s Wordplay Magazine is published both online and in physical print, and covers the full spectrum of hip hop culture; music, graffiti, breakin, fashion and much more. Always worth picking up a copy of their physical magazine, usually on a quarterly basis, makes for interesting reading.

Their online version have just reviewed the new album by Detroit’s Kid Vishis. “Timing is Everything” is in fact the debut studio album by the younger brother of Royce da 5 9, and is out 22nd July on Seven 13 Entertainment.

With production by Canada’s Nick Zervos, Shady Records’ Mr Porter, Hippie Sabotage’s Chase Moore & New Jersey’s Nemisis, the review notes the rapper’s “lyrical diligence & gifted skills”, and gives props to the subject matter covered

Read the full article HERE

Taken from the album is the track “Look at all my $hit”, a sarcastic swipe at the big ballers with no dollars

The album and signed merchandise can be pre-ordered from www.seven13ent.com and you can follow him on twitter @KidVishis

All media & press inquiries regarding Kid Vishis & the album “Timing is Everything” can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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Detroit rapper Kid Vishis, the younger brother of Royce da 5 9, releases his long awaited debut album “Timing is Everything” on 22nd July 2014

2007 saw the first his Sick ‘EM mixtape series with two more following in 2011 & 2013, and having also appeared on all of his brother’s Bar Exam mixtapes and albums “Street Hop” & “Success is Certain”, his first official album has been one of the most eagerly anticipated for the past few years.

Releasing internationally on Seven 13 Entertainment, it can be pre-ordered at www.seven13ent.com

Check the video trailer

Two singles have already been released from the album, Heaven (which is featured in the video trailer) and Look at All My $hit.

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1) T.I.E. Timing Is Everything Intro (Produced by Nick Zervos)
2) Message To The Mc’s (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)

+ special bonus tracks which will be included in retail version

The full press release can be read HERE. UrbanElite PR will be servicing the album to media in all territories outwith the USA shortly, however will accept requests for copies of the album to review, or requests to interview Kid Vishis from members of the press in any country, including the States.

All such inquiries and dj requests for full quality clean radio edit mp3’s of “Heaven” and “Look At All My $hit” should be sent to us HERE

Meanwhile, you can keep in touch with them on twitter @KidVishis & @Seven13Music

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As north London rapper & producer Iron Braydz prepares to release his “Verbal sWARdz” EP on 14th April, he took time out to speak with two British magazines recently.

The London Word is a general lifestyle publication focused on the people of London, representing all aspects of the experience of living in the city. They run a series called “My London” and in the latest edition Iron Braydz speaks on his favourite area of London, most vivid memory of the city and ideal day & nights out, what aspects he feels makes London unique, the Londoner who has impressed him the most, his greatest inspiration in life and much more

Read the full article HERE

Wordplay Magazine is a well known publication representing various aspects of hip hop culture, and recently reviewed the new EP. As part of their ongoing “10 Questions” series, they spoke with Braydz about lyrics by other artists which have stood out, 3 joints he wish he’d been involved with, 3 MCs he’d want to work with and his most played album

Read it all HERE

Largely self produced, the new EP includes features by several of his fellow Triple Darkness members, Kyze, Skriblah, Prince Po, Sean Price and Phat Kat, and will be the first of a series of releases in the next year for one of the most respected hip hop lyricists in the UK today. Also look out for him appearing in a new film “Night Bus” later in the year shot by award winning director Simon Baker, responsible for Channel 4’s Paralympic series.

Check his joint “Millennium” featuring Prince Po

Keep up to date with him on twitter @Braydz and look out for a lot more international coverage coming on this release in the next few weeks

Any further press & media inquiries about this release, whether requests for promotional copies of the EP to review, or requests to interview Iron Braydz can be sent to UrbanElite PR HERE

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Wordplay Magazine is an online and physical publication dedicated to the various elements of hip hop culture covering Graffiti, Breakin, Fashion and reporting on the hottest releases from the UK and overseas.

They are the latest to run the rule over the new EP Verbal sWARdz by north London Emcee and producer Iron Braydz.

The article begins “If you’ve not been paying attention up until this point, now’s the time to start. ‘Verbal sWARdz’ is the first in a slew of releases coming out over the coming year, and if this is Braydz’ time to make a statement, he’s off to a strong start.” and you can read the rest of their findings HERE

The newest member of Triple Darkness is living up to his reputation as one of the finest lyricists to emerge from the UK in recent years, and the EP, which releases on 14th April, is the beginning of what will be a busy year ahead whether releasing solo material, or as a part of two separate groups, or even when appearing in a soon to be released independent film “Night Bus” directed by the award winning Simon Baker.

Check his latest video “Dredd”

Keep up to date with him on twitter @Braydz and the magazine over at @Wordplaymag The EP will be available from http://braydz.bandcamp.com

You will be reading a lot more about this release in the weeks ahead, and look out for a brand new video coming in early April. Any media and press requiring promotional copies of the EP to review, or to request an interview with Iron Braydz should address their enquiries to UrbanElite PR HERE

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Ex Guerilla War Tactix member Matt Maddox, originally out of Long Beach California but now based in Kansas, released his sophomore album Righteous Fury on 25th February through Red Phone Records / Seven 13 Music.

The follow up to Asylum Artistry was a long time in the making and described by Maddox as his most personal to date. It also boasts features from Tragedy Khadafi, Adlib, Burke the Jurke, Reef the Lost Cauze and King Magnetic, with quality production courtesy of The Snowgoons’ Sicknature, C Lance of Jedi Mind Tricks, Nemesis, Skammadix, Vanderslice, Hellzwind, Engineer, Sultan Mir and the UK’s Edd Bundy. There is also turntablism throughout courtesy of fellow Red Phone labelmate DJ TMB.

The release has received an extensive level of coverage from publications around the world, the latest review published by Hip Hop Dependency in the United States

A full endorsement of the lyricism, rhymes & beats on display opens with “From the instant you hear the first cut. you are both engaged and threatened by what you hear….He has thrown ‘today’s hip hop’ on it’s head and as a listener you can not remove the headphones” as the review goes into the finer points behind the key elements of the release, before summarizing “Each thump of the snare and each phrase uttered is a constant reminder of what hip hop should be in this day and age. Righteous Fury is an album that serves a matter of retribution for anyone who has devalued what hip hop is today.”

Read the article in full HERE

Over the past few months, many have cited his track “No Country For Old Men” as a commentary on the representation of hip hop today, a point of view with which they can relate. Check the video out :

The album is available in digital mp3 and physical CD formats from any number of online stores internationally, including iTunes, Amazon, UGHH.com, CD Universe, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble and many more. Search online and take your pick

He also launched the official album stream of Righteous Fury on Soundcloud in the past few days, check it out with the tracklisting quoted on the CD’s back cover

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Keep up to date with Matt Maddox on twitter @MattMaddox82 and his labels @RedPhoneRecords & @Seven13Music and you can also reach Hip Hop Dependency at @ThatHipHopGuy

There will still be more media coverage coming for this release in the next few weeks. Any other members of the press who would like a promotional copy of the album to review or to interview Matt Maddox, or any Djs requiring the full quality clean radio edits of the singles released, can contact UrbanElite PR HERE

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Matt Maddox took some time out recently to speak with two online publications recently, American magazine Soundparlor and British hip hop specialist Rawroots.

As Soundparlor’s featured artist in their “10” series, he spoke on his background in Southern California, the early musical influences, life as an independent artist and future plans.

You can read that in full HERE

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He spoke with UK hip hop online Rawroots about his new album Righteous Fury, his desire to work in future with Immortal Technique, Chuck D & Damian Marley, his love of underground hip hop from Philly and New Jersey, and his immediate tour plans

The full interview is HERE

As well as a scheduled appearance at SXSW and a tour with Slaughterhouse, he has recently announced a series of dates in the States with Reef the Lost Cauze & Adlib taking in New York, New Jersey, the DMV, Chicago and the mid west. Here is the full list :

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

Further dates in Canada are due to be announced shortly

The album Righteous Fury releases on 25th February on Red Phone Records / Seven 13 Music, and includes production from C Lance (Jedi Mind Tricks), Sicknature (Snowgoons), Nemesis, Skammadix, Vanderslice, cuts by DJ TMB, and features from Tragedy Khadafi, the UK’s Edd Bundy, Reef the Lost Cauze, Swann, King Magnetic and many more.

19 hip hop bangers with a running time of 57 minutes which can be pre-ordered on iTunes at http://georiot.co/3ILt

Look out for much more press coverage on this release in the weeks ahead. Any media requiring promotional copies of the album for review, or who wish to interview Matt Maddox, can contact UrbanElite PR HERE

Meanwhile, check out the two singles released from the album recently:

Street Art ft Tragedy Khadafi

King Killer produced by Sicknature from the Snowgoons

You can connect with Matt on twitter @MattMaddox82 and the magazines @_Soundparlor_ & @Rawroots

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