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East coast duo, MC M.I. and DJ Cutt – aka Constant Deviants – release their new album “Omerta” on June 28th through their label Six2Six Records.

The album has a theme in the tradtions of a Prince Paul, Little Brother or Kool Keith release in days gone past. The pair draw on their respective Italian and Russian heritage to adopt roles in a series of audio vignettes with familiar cultural reference points. The mafiosa inference is presented metaphorically to relay comparative situations.

This creative approach is consistent with M.I.’s additional focus in the world of movie making. Acting, film writing and film production has been a new venture since the release of “Swiss Banks” last year, a co:production with their European affiliates SWC Records.

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A new movie “Six2Six” which has a completely original storyline with no relation to the label itself co:stars Treach (Naughty by Nature), Syleena Johnson and Chief Rocker Bust Bee, and will be screened by Ralph McDaniels’ Hip Hop Film Festival at the National Black Theater in NYC during the first week of August.

Currently the rapper has been filming scenes for a comedy called “Can’t Live Without My Radio” due for release in 2017.

London journalist Taytula Burke jumped on the phone with them recently to discuss the new ventures, and the feature has just been published in British Hip Hop – read it HERE

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Constant Deviants play Baltimore’s “Castaways” on Saturday June 25th before travelling the following day to spend the week in NYC meeting with press and appearing on various radio stations including Sirius XM, Beatminerz, Bodega Cold Kutz, Classic Storm and RapStation.

Any press, media or radio station Dj enquiries regarding Constant Deviants including requests to interview the group in person or by other regular options can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR – our contact details are HERE

Keep up to date with them on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and via their Facebook Page

Check out their two most recent audio releases, single “So Underrated” and bonus joint “Cutt for President”

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Well, it’s not often you get a genuinely good laugh doing this job, but just occasionally something turns up…..

Earlier this week, MC M.I. from Constant Deviants jumped on the phone with DJ D-Money, host of the weekly Fresh Juice Radio Show based out of Washington State.

The pair began by discussing the group’s new album “Omerta” which releases on June 28th, and then moved on to the rapper’s new additional focus of movie making. As co:owner of Six2Six Records, M.I. has become more involved in acting, film writing and film production, and has set up a new subsidiary Six2Six Films.

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A new movie “Six2Six” will be screened at Ralph McDaniels’ Hip Hop Film Festival in NYC during August, and co:starring with M.I. is Treach (Naughty by Nature), Syleena Johnson and Chief Rocker Busy Bee. Some of the plot line is explained before the Baltimore MC reveals he is near completion of another new film, this time a comedy, called “Can’t Live Without My Radio”.

Then comes a regular section of the show where rappers play the radio version of the board game “What?”. Among the questions asked are “What do dogs think when owners dress them up in clothes?” and “What would you legalize?”

We’ll just leave that there and you can have a listen to what he says……enjoy…..

You can listen back to the whole show on Fresh Juice’s Mixcloud

You’ll be able to hear the pair on radio again when they’re in NYC during the last week of June at the time of the album’s release, appearing on stations including Sirius XM, Beatminerz Radio, Bodega Cold Kutz and Classic Storm. Meantime, keep up to date with news about Constant Deviants on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts (label @Six2SixShift) or over on their Facebook Page

All media, press and radio station inquiries regarding Constant Deviants can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE

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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

All press, media, radio and tv station enquiries regarding Constant Deviants including requests for promotional copies of the album to review, requests to interview the group including during their visit to NYC in June, or DJ Pack requests can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR. Our contact details are HERE

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A year after the critically acclaimed “Avant Garde”, legendary east coast duo Constant Deviants return with a new concept album “Omerta” releasing on June 28th.

Their ever expanding Six2Six label have now incorporated film production as part of their creative enterprises and MC M.I. will appear with Treach (Naughty by Nature), Selena Johnson and Chief Rocker Busy Bee in a new movie set for release later in the year.

The group released the single “So Underrated” recently, and due to the reception of last year’s “3Stylez” video series, have filmed a further set of live freestyles for the new “Tre Volte” trilogy. The first episode “Hard on these Streets” was launched yesterday and premiered by Respect Magazine.

Constant Deviants – Tre Volte Freestyle Series – Episode 1 – Hard on these Streets from UrbanElite Promotions on Vimeo.

Keep up to date with Constant Deviants on Social Media, twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and on Facebook ConstantDeviantsMusic

Look out for further episodes from the series and special bonus cuts and singles being released in the weeks ahead.

All press, media and radio station dj inquiries regarding Constant Deviants can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE

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Following the release last year of their critically acclaimed album “Avant Garde”, Constant Deviants and their ever expanding label and entertainment group “Six2Six” return in 2016 with more music and a movie.

MC M.I. has just dropped his new solo album “Catch 22”, available as a free download HERE

Having branched out into the world of acting and film production in last year’s “Swiss Banks”, a new movie “Six2Six” will be released later in the year and features Treach (Naughty by Nature), Chief Rocker Busy Bee and Syleena Johnson in the cast

Ahead of the release of a new album “Omerta” in early summer, the group have dropped this new bonus cut “Gavone” as a free download today, with DJ Cutt revisiting 7th Wonder’s “Daisy Lady” in the mix.

DJ Eclipse gave the joint it’s first airplay on his Sirius XM Rap Is Outta Control Show on Sunday February 21st, and you can download the mp3 direct from the audio stream

You can connect with Constant Deviants on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift or head over to the Facebook Page

DJ’s looking for a separate full quality MP3 of the track, whether original or clean versions, can request it from us at UrbanElite PR – contact details HERE

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US journalist Samuel Odunsi Jr, ex contributor to Dead End Hip Hop among others, has returned from a short hiatus last year to launch his own new online platform which focuses on new music and movie releases.

Among his initial new content is a new review of the album “Everything 050” released in August lat year by New Jersey hip hop trio 050 Boyz. This was the group’s debut official album although individually Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK have released various solo projects and continue to do so.

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Produced entirely by Clinton Place, the Brick City trio were joined by many guest feature artists including Treach (Naughty by Nature), DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), Lakim Shabazz, Tha Advocate, IB the Druid, Fam (Rottin Razkals) and many more.

READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE

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The group enjoyed extensive international media coverage last year and appeared on the Bodega Cold Cutz Show, DJ Eclipse’s Halftime Show and Rap Is Outta Control Show, and DJ Premier’s Live from HQ Show on Sirius XM. Taken from the album, their single “DNA” received heavy airplay time from international stations. Check it out

The album itself is available to buy direct from their label 050 Entertainment HERE

Connect with the guys on twitter @050_Boyz (or individually @RiqdaKid_050 @EgoFree2_050 @PrinceAK_050) and also the publication @KULTUREPRONE

All media and DJ enquiries regarding 050 Boyz can be send to us at UrbanElite PR, all contact information is HERE

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New Jersey’s Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK – aka the 050 Boyz – connected with Marissa Savino from Writters Block Concerts recently to discuss their debut album “Everything 050” which released on 4th August and is available to buy direct HERE

The trio who have links with Brick City Newark, Illtown, East Orange and the wider Essex Country area also discussed their history and how the group formed, their connections with Treach of Naughty by Nature and DoItAll of Lords of the Underground, and their future plans including scheduled solo and group releases.

READ THE WHOLE FEATURE HERE

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In addition to preparing new releases, the group are also at the early stages of arranging dates throughout the east coast and beyond. Their high octane energetic live performances are legendary as witnessed at several festivals over the summer.

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Anyone looking to book the group for a show can contact them direct via their OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE, or via twitter @050_Boyz (@RiqDaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 @EgoFree2_050)

Alternatively you can drop us a line (contact details linked below) and we’ll pass the message on for you

They have released a number of singles and videos over the summer, including “DNA” featuring Treach, IB the Druid & Fam, “Pay The Bail” featuring DoItAll & Tha Advocate, “Hot Damn” and most recently this week a lil loosie bonus cut “Hip Hop Back (Jerzee3 Mix)”

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

AUDIO “HIP HOP BACK (JERZEE3 MIX)”

All media, press, radio station DJ or booking enquiries regarding 050 Boyz can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, contact details HERE

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New Jersey’s 050 Boyz released their debut album “Everything 050” in August and were guests of DJ Premier recently on his LFHQ show on Sirius XM.

This was the second visit to the station for the group who had appeared previously on DJ Eclipse’s “Rap Is Outta Control show where they performed this freestyle together with Boston’s N.B.S.

The Newark trio have just released this brand new bonus cut “Hip Hop Back (Jerzee3 Mix)”, refixed with some additional flavas courtesy of Aretha Franklin, Chuck D & The Blind Boys of Alabama. Check out the stream

The album “Everything 050” produced by Clinton Place and featuring Treach, DoItAll, Fam, Tha Advocate, Lakim Shabazz and many others from the Garden State scene is available to buy from http://050ent.bandcamp.com

You can connect with 050 Boyz on Social Media, whether via their FACEBOOK PAGE or on twitter @050_Boyz (@RiqdaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 @EgoFree2_050)

All press & media enquiries regarding 050 Boyz, including DJ requests to interview the group or for full quality mp3’s of Hip Hop Back, can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, contact details HERE

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Having been previous guests on DJ Eclipse’s Rap is Outta Control show at the end of August, Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK make the trip back from Newark to NYC’s Sirius XM studios this Friday, October 2nd, to appear as guests on DJ Premier’s long running LFHQ show

Broadcasting on Sirius XM’s Hip Hop Nation Channel 44 from 10pm EST, you can listen online at www.siriusxm.com

They are always lively interviewees, and performed this freestyle cypher with Boston’s N.B.S. last time they were in the building, so it’ll be definitely worth tuning in this Friday !!

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The group released their debut album “Everything 050” in August (available HERE) and given their name is taken from New Jersey’s area code, it represents the Garden State scene to full effect, with production by Clinton Place and an array of featured artists including Treach (Naughty by Nature), DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), Fam (Rottin Razkals), The Advocate, Lakim Shabazz, Double O, IB the Druid and many more.

Latest review comes from Italy’s RapManiacz published yesterday. Obviously written in Italian, you can read what they had to say HERE

Look out for more international media coverage shortly, and connect with group on social media, on their FACEBOOK page and on twitter @050_Boyz (@RiqdaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 & @EgoFree2_050)

Meantime, tune in this Friday to hear em live in the studio with Premo, & check out their single DNA

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

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The debut album by Newark hiphop group 050 Boyz releases this coming Tuesday, 4th August 2015.

Riq da Kid, Prince AK and Tru Trilla have put together a banger from start to finish, assisted greatly by the production by their long time associate Clinton Place.

“Everything 050”, just as with the group named after the area code for New Jersey, is one for the heads. Neck breakin beats, raucous delivery & energy, on point lyricism, it’s like the good ‘ol days while being aware it’s 2015. There’s also features from Treach (Naughty by Nature), Lakim Shabazz, DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), Famiil, Tha Advocate, IB the Druid, B Wells and many more, including a lil UK flavour from WiseRap.

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Speaking of the UK, the trio chopped it up with London’s I Am Hip Hop Magazine recently to discuss how the group formed and their links with Treach and the Garden State Greats movement, the artists who inspired them and their traditional and ongoing focus on representing New Jersey. Having come up through the Golden Era, they also highlight the new wave of artists they rate, they discuss the process on choosing producers, and Clinton Place himself speaks about his involvement with the album.

The feature also touches upon their move into the world of acting. READ THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE

Taken from the album, check out “DNA” ft Treach, Ib the Druid & Famiil, and “Pay Them No Mind” ft DoItAll & Tha Advocate

Look out for extensive media coverage on 050 Boyz in the next few weeks, more audio and video releases, and appearances as guests on radio shows including with DJ Eclipse on the Halftime Show on WNYU Wednesday 12th August and again on his Rap Is Outta Control Show on Sirius XM 30th August

They performed at the Lincoln Park Festival in Newark last weekend with their dj, DJ Nugget. Some may recognize him from this story which broke on ABC News’ “The Investigators” programme last year where he was falsely charged with a number of offences, the dashcam evidence ultimately leading to the police officers being indicted

You can connect with 050 Boyz on their FACEBOOK PAGE or twitter @050_Boyz [@RiqdaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 @EgoFree2_050]

All press, media and dj enquiries regarding 050 Boyz including requests for interviews can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE

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