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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)

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

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We do love the sound of turntablism in the mornin’, so was a dope start to the day to pick up on this video clip of DJ Eclipse givin’ the new 050 Boyz joint “DNA” the full treatment on his Rap Is Outta Control Show on Sirius XM.

Shot a couple of nights ago by Bryan at The Beeshine who has also just interviewed the group

Riq da Kid, Prince AK & Tru Trilla have been at the heart of the New Jersey hiphop scene for years, and the Brick City trio are joined on their new album “Everything 050” by many other local Emcees holdin’ it down for the Garden State, including Treach, DoItAll and Lakim Shabazz. Produced entirely by Clinton Place, the album releases on 4th August

“DNA” which features Ib the Druid, Famiil & Treach, was launched on Friday and has already been gettin widespread international airplay. Check the stream

The group are busy conducting interviews with international media, filming new videos and will be releasing a lot more new music over the summer. Check em out on FACEBOOK or connect with them on twitter @050_Boyz (@RiqDaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 @EgoFree2_050 @ClintonPlace9)

Any DJ’s who would like a full quality mp3 of “DNA”, or members of the media and press who would like a promotional copy of the album to review, or who would like to interview the group, can send their requests to us at UrbanElite PR. Contact details are HERE

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New Jersey’s 050 Boyz will be Chase March’s special guests on tonight’s The Word is Bond Rap Radio Show.

Broadcasting from midnight EST on Canada’s CHRW 94.9FM, you’ll be able to hear Newark’s Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK chop it up about their new album “Everything 050” which releases on 4th August as well as discuss their years in the game, the Garden State scene and give their thoughts on hip hop today.

You will be able to stream the show live online HERE and will also be able to catch the show again when the podcast is uploaded to The Word is Bond’s site a few days later. We’ll upload that here also once it’s available

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It’s a busy time for the trio, filming new videos which you will see soon and conducting interviews with international media. The album and group take their name from the local area code, and the release has a healthy representation of the local scene with a number of featured local artists, including the track “DNA” they released last week produced by Clinton Place.

Featuring Treach from Naughty by Nature, Ib the Druid and Famiil, check the stream on Soundcloud

Look out for extensive international media coverage on 050 Boyz throughout the summer, and connect with them on Social Media via their FACEBOOK PAGE and on twitter [Group Account @050_Boyz] [Individually @RiqDaKid_050 @EgoFree2_050 @PrinceAK_050]

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

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New Jersey’s 050 Boyz release their album “Everything 050” on 4th August

The Garden State is represented heavily throughout with features from many of the finest lyricists in the area joining the trio of Tru Trilla, Riq da Kid and Prince AK on a powerful and energetic production courtesy of Clinton Place.

They have just launched their new joint “DNA” today, taken from the album and featuring Ib the Druid, Famiil and long time associate Treach from Naughty by Nature

The group are busy conducting interviews with international press and preparing the launch of further singles, buzz tracks, freestyle videos and official videos.

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Keep up to date with them on social media, whether via their Facebook Page or via twitter. Their group account is @050_Boyz and individually @PrinceAK_050 @RiqDaKid_050 & @EgoFree2_050 Clinton Place can be reached over at @ClintonPlace9

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

Similarly, DJ’s looking for a full quality (320) mp3 of the joint “DNA”, drop us a line and we’ll get that you

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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

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

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New Jersey hip hop trio 050 Boyz release their new album “Everything 050” on 4th August.

Produced by long time associate Clinton Place, it also features many of the best Garden State Emcees pitching the street side by side with established names such as Treach from Naughty by Nature and DoItAll from Lords of the Underground.

Prince AK, Riq da Kid and Tru Trilla have earned the medals in the local scene throughout the years whether as members of groups or with their solo careers, and were involved with the Garden State Greats movement devised by Treach and Fam of Rottin Razkals back in the day. With initial assistance from DoItAll, the group regenerated the concept of unifying and representing Jersey hip hop while forming in the past couple of years, and the nature of the album is testament to this aim

They sat down recently with US online Straight Fresh to chop it all up. They discussed their years in the game and working with some of the best known names to come from the area, their thoughts on hip hop, influences, Jersey hip hop, their aims with the new album and much more

READ THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE

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As part of the feature, Straight Fresh then premiered the video for their new single “Hot Damn” Check it out on Vimeo

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

“Everything 050” is packed full of hi octane beats and bars from start to finish. The Garden State is represented to the fullest throughout by the group’s fierce lyricism, skilled wordplay, and impressive contributions from all the featured guest artists

Look out for extensive international media coverage throughout the summer with further single and video releases in the months ahead.

Keep up to date with them on social media on twitter @050_Boyz @RiqDaKid_050 @PrinceAK_050 @EgoFree2_050 @ClintonPlace9 or over on their Facebook Page

All international press and media with enquiries about 050 Boyz and their new album, or DJ’s looking for full quality mp3’s of “Hot Damn” can send their requests to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact details are HERE

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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

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

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New Jersey’s 050 Boyz release their new album “Everything 050” on 4th August.

Despite this being their debut album as a group, the trio are no novices to the world of hip hop. Prince AK began as hype man for Flavor Unit’s Supreme C before an acting course with Tracey Moore (50 Cent, Busta Rhymes & Eve) saw him swap the mic for tv and film roles for a number of years.

Riq da Kid and Tru Trilla and their respective groups at the time joined Garden State Greats in 2004, a collaborative movement formed by Treach (Naughty by Nature) and Fam (Rottin Razkals) to help unify and promote artists in New Jersey. Now operating as solo artists, the original 5 members came together again in 2012 to rekindle the spirit of GSG and formed 050 Boyz.

With the support of DoItAll (Lords of the Underground), they released the mixtape “050 Dat” in 2013 before evolving into the current line up and recording the new album which has been produced entirely by long standing associate Clinton Place (Kurupt, Yukmouth, Gillahouse)

From the album is the new single “Pay Them No Mind” featuring DoItAll and NJ vet Tha Advocate

Connect with them on twitter

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@PrinceAK_050 @RiqDaKid_050 @EgoFree2_050

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OR ON THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE

Any DJ’s not already serviced with the full quality mp3 of the track to play on their show can request is from UrbanElite PR. Our contact details are HERE

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New Jersey trio, Prince AK, Tru Trilla and Riq tha Kid, aka 050 Boyz, travelled a long and diverse road to form as a group in 2011.

With individual histories spanning back a couple of decades, the story of 050 Boyz who take their name from the NJ district code is one of careers intertwining at various stages throughout the years. Most notably as part of the Garden State Greats movement inspired by Treach (Naughty by Nature) & Fam (Rottin Razcals) in 2004, a concept which was re-generated by Lords of the Underground front man DoItAll some years later.

Added to the mix are tv & film acting careers, ongoing solo careers and now a banging new hip hop album produced entirely by Clinton Place (Yukmouth, Kurupt, DoItAll and Gillahouse’s Runt Dawg)

The full story is explained in the press release HERE but they also took time out recently to speak with local online tv channel Smash Block TV accompanied by Treach & DoItAll to explain more about the back story

They have already released the first video from the album for the joint “Get Back”

Look out for many new audio & video releases in the months ahead.

All international press, media and radio station Dj enquiries regarding this release can be sent to UrbanElite PR. Our contact details are HERE

Meanwhile you can connect with 050 Boyz on social media, whether on their FACEBOOK PAGE or via twitter – Group @050_Boyz and individual accounts @PrinceAK_050 @RiqDaKid_050 & @EgoFree2_050

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