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It’s been just over 2 weeks since New Jersey’s 050 Boyz released their debut album “Everything 050”.

The Newark trio of Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK hooked up with long time associate Clinton Place to produce the entire album, and given their name reflects the Garden State’s area code, invited many more local emcees to feature on the release. Included in the ranks are Treach (Naughty by Nature), DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), Fam (Rottin Razkals), Lakim Shabazz, Tha Advocate, B Wells, IB the Druid, Trilly Trills & Fly Kwa

The UK’s WiseRap also makes an appearance in what’s from start to finish an album full of high octane beats and raucous lyricism designed to break necks and smash the decks.

Latest review comes from PopCulturez whose primary base is in the UK but who also operate worldwide covering a range of musical genres. READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE

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The group are currently arranging further outlets for the album’s availability – details to follow shortly – as well as continuing to conduct interviews with various members of the press and schedule guest appearances on various radio stations.

Their next radio appearance is this coming Sunday, August 23rd, on the Side B Radio Show broadcast from Princeton NJ’s WPRB 103.3FM at 5pm EST. You can also listen online HERE

You will also be able to hear the guys live in the Sirius XM studio the following Sunday, August 30th, from 10pm when they are DJ Eclipse’s guests on his Rap Is Outta Control Show.

Look out for further press coverage and new audio & video releases in the coming weeks, and you can connect with 050 Boyz on social media via FACEBOOK and twitter @050 Boyz (@RiqdaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 @EgoFree2_050)

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All press, media and radio station enquiries regarding 050 Boyz can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE

All booking enquiries can be sent to them directly via the Facebook Page linked above, or sent to their management team at Inkwell Entertainment via their WEBSITE Their shows tend to have the kind of energy reflected in their official video for their track Hot Damn !!

050 Boyz – Hot Damn (Official Music Video – produced by Clinton Place) from UrbanElite Promotions on Vimeo.

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Brick City’s 050 Boyz released their album “Everything 050” on 4th August

Produced entirely by Clinton Place, it also features many Emcees from the New Jersey hip hop scene including DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), Treach (Naughty by Nature), Lakim Shabazz, B Wells, Ib the Druid, Famiil (Rottin Razkals), Tha Advocate and Double O, with a little UK flavour provided by WiseRap.

The energy is intense from the moment the racous opener “Hot Damn” cranks up the adrenalin levels, all the way through the 20 tracks laced with bangin beats and powerful verbal deliveries. It’s hip hop in the classic vein but brought up to date for a modern age.

The latest endorsement of the release comes in this new review written by Riley Wallace for Above Average Hip Hop. READ IT HERE

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Still conducting interviews with international media, the Newark group make the short journey over to Princeton this Sunday 23rd to be guests on the Side B Radio Show on WPRB. Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK are always good value when it comes to putting over their views about a whole range of subject matter, so tune into 103.3FM or listen online at www.wprb.com from 5pm EST. It’s guaranteed to be entertaining !

They will also be guests on Break London Radio shortly as well as linking up once again with DJ Eclipse on his Sirius XM “Rap Is Outta Control Show” from 10pm on Sunday 30th August. Look out for further press coverage of the group and album over the next few weeks

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Keep up to date with the guys on FACEBOOK, on twitter @050_Boyz (@RiqdaKid_050 @EgoFree2_050 @PrinceAK_050) and buy the album from iTunes. You’ll want to own it, it’s the real deal. Here’s the stream

All media, press and radio station enquiries regarding 050 Boyz, including requests to interview the group can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, contact details HERE

They are exceptional live, so if you are a club or venue promoter interested in booking 050 Boyz, either contact them via the Facebook page quoted above or drop a line to their management team at Inkwell Entertainment via their WEBSITE

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A few weeks ago in the lead up to the release of their new album “Everything 050”, Newark hiphop group 050 Boyz jumped on the phone with long running UK online website British HipHop.

Their writer Ethan Everton spoke with them about how the group formed, and their own earliest memories of hip hop and the artists who inspired them the most to pic up the mic back in the Golden Era of the 90’s.

They moved on to discuss how the album was put together, from its initial concept through to the recording process, the subject matter addressed in their lyricism, and the representation of the New Jersey scene with so many local featured artists also appearing throughout the release.

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The topic of discussion then diversifies into their thoughts on how the Garden State’s hip hop profile has grown over the past few years, and the reaction and support of a new generation of fans to a sound that is derived from a classic age.

The group speak on their intent to help inspire and promote new local emerging artists, in line with their long standing approach from the days of their involvement with Treach & Fam’s Garden State Greats movement of 2004, before further outlining their feelings on what needs to develop for the greater good of hip hop and rap music more generally.

READ THE FULL FEATURE HERE

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Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla, Prince AK and DJ Nugget performed at Beast of Brooklyn at the weekend as part of B Fest. Their reputation for producing highly energetic live shows has been growing for some time, and the group are currently working on putting together a more extensive series of dates throughout the Tri State area and beyond.

Any club & venue promoters looking to book the group can do so via their management team at Inkwell Entertainment, contact details via their WEBSITE You can also drop them a line via their FACEBOOK PAGE or enquire about availability via twitter @050_Boyz (@RiqdaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 @EgoFree2_050)

As well as reading much more international press coverage on the group in the weeks ahead, they are also scheduled to appear on a number of radio shows, including meeting up again with DJ Eclipse on Sunday 30th August from 10pm EST, this time for his Rap Is Outta Control Show on Sirius XM. They group were his guests last week on his WNYU show.

The album “Everything 050” is available now on iTunes. Check the album stream

All media & press enquiries regarding 050 Boyz can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, contact details HERE

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Newark’s Riq da Kid, Prince AK and Tru Trilla, aka 050 Boyz, released their album “Everything 050” last week on August 4th.

Produced by Clinton Place, it also features many of New Jersey’s finest, including DoItAll, Lakim Shabazz, Treach, Ib the Druid, Fam, B Wells, Tha Advocate with a little taste of the UK provided by WiseRap. The album is available now for ITUNES

Speaking of the UK, British multi-genre online music publication God is in the TV Magazine are the latest to turn the spotlight on the group with this introductory feature written by Taytula Burke, who spoke with the three Emcees earlier in the summer, as part of their “Preaching from the Pews” series.

READ THE WHOLE FEATURE HERE

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In a couple days time, on Wednesday 12th August, 050 Boyz make the short trip from Brick City to NYC to appear live in the studio with DJ Eclipse as guests for his Halftime Show on WNYU.

The veteran dj has turned his show into something of an institution and has been a big supporter of a number of 050 Boyz releases in the past couple of months. The camera has been on hand to catch both him and most recently DJ Premier cuttin up their single “DNA” which features Ib the Druid, Fam and Treach

Be sure to tune in from 10.30pm EST this Wednesday either on the dial at 89.1FM, at WNYU.ORG or via Ustream Given some of their most recent interviews, it’s highly likely to be very lively !!!

Look out for more media coverage, news and releases from 050 Boyz in the weeks ahead, connect with them on FACEBOOK or on Twitter @050_Boyz (@RiqdaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 @EgoFree2_050) and meantime check out the full album stream

All media and press enquiries regarding the group can be sent to us here at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE Management enquiries to Inkwell Entertainment

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Couple weeks back, The Beeshine made the short trip over from Jersey City to Newark to hook up with Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK, aka 050 Boyz.

As part of their “What Inspires…” series, the online tv channel spoke with the hip hop group about their early inspirations and what inspires them now, their own history, and their new album “Everything 050” which releases on 4th August

In this video, the group talk about early influences and inspirations with a particular acknowledgement of the role played by the success of local artists such as Naughty by Nature and Lords of the Underground (who they’d go on to work with), Redman, Queen Latifah and how they in turn now look to provide an example to others.

They discuss how watching live performances by Slick Rick & Doug E Fresh and hearing the music of MC Shan, Sugarhill Gang, Teddy Prendergast, Smokey Robinson, in their earlier years also acted as a major motivation

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The mindset of inspiring and promoting new generations from the Garden State and shining a light on other local independent artists can be traced back to their involvement in Treach’s Garden State Greats Movement of 2004, and represented now by the inclusion of many as featured guests on the album.

They also look back on their own progression through the years from producing mixtapes, releasing videos and grindin on the streets to now reaching out globally and developing their own entertainment company which again they hope will benefit those on the come up in future. The appreciation of family and community support is clear as is their intention to reciprocate.

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The group explain the dynamic of working as three MC’s with distinct styles, and how the creative process and interaction with the crowd at shows is both a cathartic and powerful experience. Prince AK then speaks about his role as hype man for Treach’s Naughty Nation and touring with them in China, before the interview concludes by addressing the album itself

Probably one of the most insightful interviews 050 boyz have given to date

Check it out on Youtube

Look out for much more international media coverage on the group and their album in the coming weeks, together with new videos and audio releases. You can connect with them on Facebook and on twitter @050_Boyz (@RiqDaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 @EgoFree2_050)

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New Jersey trio Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK – aka 050 Boyz – release their first official album “Everything 050” on 4th August.

Between them they have many years in the local hip hop scene, whether with previous groups or solo projects, and were heavily involved with the Garden State Greats movement of 2004, a concept devised by Treach (Naughty by Nature) & Fam (Rottin Razkals) The vision of unifying new emerging artists and established names in the area was re-generated by the trio with the assistance of DoItAll (Lords of the Underground) in 2011 when the group was formed.

The album represents this ethos and their history. Entirely produced by Clinton Place, a long time associate of Prince AK from their days of touring with Flavor Unit’s Supreme C, it also includes guest features by some of the hottest Emcees from Jersey’s underground. In addition to appearances by Treach and DoItAll there is also a little international flavour brought to the table by the UK’s WiseRap

UK online Rawroots has just published a review feature on the album which you can read HERE

Last week, 050 Boyz released the official video for their new bangin single “Hot Damn”. The energy created here is reproduced throughout the album fron start to finish

050 Boyz – Hot Damn (Official Music Video – produced by Clinton Place) from UrbanElite Promotions on Vimeo.

Look out for extensive international media coverage together with more audio and video releases throughout the summer. You can connect with them on social media, whether on their Facebook Page or on twitter. Their group twitter account is @050_Boyz, and their individual accounts @RiqDaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 & @EgoFree2_050

All international media & press enquiries regarding 050 Boyz, including requests for a promotional copy of the album to review and requests to interview the group, can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR. Our contact details are HERE

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UK online HHK Magazine (ex Hip Hop Kings) run a “25 facts” series in which artists provide information about their upcoming releases and their careers previously unknown to the public.

Latest to be published in this series is New Jersey hip hop trio 050 Boyz who release their debut official album “Everything 050” on 4th August, the follow up to their “050 Dat” mixtape released in 2013. The group – Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK – have been involved in the Garden State scene for the past couple of decades and have long time associate Clinton Place providing the entire production for the album.

They also have close ties with Treach (Naughty by Nature) and DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), both of whom feature on the album together with a healthy contribution from many other local Emcees. Together they all bring some fierce rhymes to the mix in what is a hi-octane release from start to finish.

READ ABOUT SOME OF THE LESSER KNOWN FACTS ABOUT THEM & THE ALBUM IN THE FEATURE HERE

Earlier this week, the group released their second official video “Hot Damn” following on from the release of “Get Back” late last year. Check it out on Vimeo

050 Boyz – Hot Damn (Official Music Video – produced by Clinton Place) from UrbanElite Promotions on Vimeo.

Look out for many more video and audio releases throughout the summer from them and much more international media coverage in the months ahead.

You can connect with them on social media. Their group twitter account is @050_Boyz (individually @PrinceAK_050 @RiqDaKid_050 @EgoFree2_050) or on their Facebook Page

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In the lead up to the release of their new album “Avant Garde” on 12th May, Constant Deviants launched their 3Stylez series, a trilogy of videos showing the pair performing live with DJ Cutt on the decks and Emcee M.I. freestylin some bars.

As expected, Episodes 1 & 2 proved highly popular with the the international hip hop community back in April, and the duo have just released the third and final instalment “Proverbs” today

Currently filming a new movie and promoting their new single “End All Be All”, the pair are also recording new material for a release scheduled later in the year. The album “Avant Garde” is available now on digital, CD and limited edition vinyl formats from http://six2sixrecords.bandcamp.com/album/avant-garde

CHECK THE VIDEO OUT ON VIMEO

Constant Deviants – 3Stylez Series Episode 3 – "Proverbs" from UrbanElite Promotions on Vimeo.

Follow them on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and connect with them on Facebook www.facebook.com/constantdeviantsmusic

Look out for further international media coverage on the duo shortly. All press & media enquiries regarding Constant Deviants canj be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE

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New rising Southern rapper & producer Ande Bishop released his debut EP “Ocean$” on 19th May through Seven 13 Entertainment. It is available on iTunes now HERE

He took time out recently to speak with US online The 9 Elements as part of their “The Whole 9” series of features on artists

In this interview they discuss the making of the EP and the concept behind it, his rapid rise in recent months to become one of the most hotly tipped emerging artists in the Southern scene and the work done by American Roulette in generating such levels of awareness for their roster. They finish up by addressing his approach as a lyricist, his focus on development and plans for the future

READ THE ENTIRE FEATURE HERE

Look out for Ande releasing a new track “Window Seat” later this week as part of a feature in the UK’s Shout 4 Music, and meantime check out the video for his single “OLD JAY-Z VIDEOS”

Currently recording new material for a project pencilled in as releasing later this year, keep up to date with Ande on twitter @2AndeBishop

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New Jersey trio Price AK, Riq da Kid & Tru Trilla, aka 050 Boyz, release their new album “Everything 050” on 4th August

While this may be their debut album as a group, a follow up to their earlier mixtape “050 Dat”, all three members have been involved in hip hop during the past couple of decades as members of groups, with solo projects and as part of the Garden State Greats movement of 2004 launched by Treach (Naughty by Nature) and Fam (Rottin Razkals).

The group formed in the past few years, in part inspired by the concept behind GSG regenerated by DoItAll from Lords of the Underground. The album’s only producer Clinton Place also has a history with the group members going back to the 90’s, and the new release can be viewed as the natural result of many years of collaborations and developed working relationships in New Jersey’s scene.

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The first review of the album was published today in the UK’s long running online Blacksheep Magazine. Read what their writer Andrew Kay had to say HERE

Further news of the release has just been published in two more British online publications, HHK Magazine and London’s Guestlist Network

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READ THE ARTICLE IN HHK MAG HERE

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READ THE FEATURE IN GUESTLIST NETWORK HERE

They launched their first official single from the album recently, “Pay Them No Mind” which features DoItAll and Tha Advocate. Check the stream

Expect to see extensive international media coverage of this release over the summer months together with new videos, singles and audio releases. You can connect with them on Social media via their Group twitter account @050_Boyz (individual a/cs @PrinceAK_050 @RiqDaKid_050 @EgoFree2_050 @ClintonPlace9) and on their Facebook Page

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