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“A hip hop outfit delivering an album that demands our attention, deservedly and unreservedly getting all of mine” begins Simon Redley’s 4 star review of the new Constant Deviants album “Avant Garde” in the May issue of Blues & Soul Magazine.

One of the UK’s longest running publications covering hip hop, soul and r&b, the magazine published quarterly is in stores throughout England now and also available to buy internationally direct from www.bluesandsoul.com

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Emcee M.I. and producer DJ Cutt celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut 12″ single release “Competition Catch Speed Knots” next year, and they have warmed up for that in impressive style in part due to the extensive international media coverage of their fourth album swhich released on 12th May.

They also released their movie Swiss Banks earlier in 2015, a collaborative project under the name Trilateral Conspiracy with their associates in Switzerland “SWC Records” combining their album and best selling novel of the same name. With M.I. in an acting role, the album provided the soundtrack, the novel the visual direction.

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In April they launched their “3Stylez” series, a trilogy of freestyle videos rooted in the traditional concept of one mic and two turntables, and their single “Breathin” reached #1 in the US college radio charts.

While in NYC to promote the album’s release, they appeared on Beatminerz Radio with Smokin Aces and DJ Bazarro. You will be hearing a special Beatminerz remix of their most recent single End All Be All shortly. Here’s the original

The veteran east coast duo who originate from Brooklyn and Baltimore with a little bit of New Jersey thrown into the mix are currently filming a new movie “Six2Six” named after the label they founded. They will also be returning to the lab soon to begin recording new material

The album Avant Garde is available from Six2Six Records in digital, CD and limited vinyl formats, all of which can be bought HERE

Keep up to date with them on social media, either over on their Facebook Page or on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts and @Six2SixShift

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Just after the release of his debut EP “Ocean$” in May, Southern rapper & producer Ande Bishop sat down with London based online Rough Magazine for a “One on One” with their contributor Bunmi Adigun

The pair discussed the progression from producing for fellow American Roulette stablemate Londn Blue to picking up the mic since the turn of 2015 as he embarks on his own solo career, and the recording process of his EP.

He then goes on to talk about being invited onto Hot 97 and the public endorsement of his single “Old Jay Z Videos” by artists such as Rick Ross, the rapid expansion of public awareness both at home and abroad, and his future plans including the recording of a debut album in the not too distant future

READ THE FULL FEATURE HERE

The EP available through American Roulette’s label partner Seven 13 Entertainment can be bought on iTunes HERE At the start of 2015, Ande Bishop released a number of introductory buzz tracks in the lead up to the EP, one of which was the self produced “$77.43”

Now busy recording his new album, you can keep up to date with Ande Bishop on twitter @2AndeBishop

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As part of their ongoing “Whole 9” series of features, US online publication “The 9 Elements” sat down recently with New Jersey’s Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK, otherwise known as 050 Boyz, to chop it up about their new album “Everything 050” which releases on 4th August

The group with strong roots in Newark and East Orange also spoke about some of their earliest influences from the local scene, their long association with Treach from Naughty by Nature and Lords of the Underground frontman DoItAll, and what’s going on right now in the Garden State’s hip hop scene.

READ THE WHOLE FEATURE HERE

The album which is entirely produced by Clinton Place also features Treach, DoItAll and many other Emcees from Jersey’s hiphop community, and is pure energy throughout. The fuel is ignited from the raucous opener “Hot Damn” for which their official video was released recently

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

Look out for many more audio and video releases coming in the weeks ahead together with extensive international medis coverage on the release over the summer.

You can keep in touch with 050 Boyz on social media, whether on their FACEBOOK PAGE or on twitter. The group twitter account is @050_Boyz and their individual accounts Riq @RiqdaKid_050 Tru Trilla @EgoFree2_050 and AK @PrinceAK_050

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A rapid rise to prominence from a new wave of emerging Southern urban artists has seen rapper and producer Ande Bishop make serious moves since his first solo track release “50 Centences” in only January of this year

A further string of single and buzz track launches leading into the Spring culminated in his own American Roulette enterprise signing a partnership deal with expanding US label Seven 13 Entertainment, marked by the release of his introductory EP “Ocean$” on 19th May.

It’s been a remarkable few months for the young artist, and recently journalist Ethan Everton spoke with him for the UK’s multi genre online magazine DataTransmission.

In this feature, the pair discuss that first release “50 Centences” premiered by The Source and the impact it made, including with G Unit themselves. He then speaks about the tie up with Seven 13 Entertainment, how that came about and his production work with stablemate Londn Blue last year on his EP “False Hope”.

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They then turn their attention to the new EP, and the reasons behind why he didn’t handle any of the production himself, preferring to hand over to others on the American Roulette roster together with Taylor $upreme, and the influence The Game had in some of the concepts.

While also touching upon his approach to production, the feature concludes by outlining his plans for the next 12 months and the obstacles he’s overcome to achieve his level of progress.

Probably one of the most in depth insights into Ande Bishop’s world to date which you can read HERE

The Ocean$ EP is available now on iTunes

Here is the stream for the track 50 Centences which has acted as the catalyst for a highly impressive first half of 2015

Currently writing new material for an album scheduled to be released later in the year, you can connect with Ande on twitter @2AndeBishop

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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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Rising Southern rapper & producer Ande Bishop is one of the most hotly tipped new talents emerging from the new wave of urban artists who have appeared on the radar recently

A co-founder of the American Roulette organization with others such as Londn Blue, the development of the platform to initially in effect showcase their production and sell beats to generating huge audience figures for their own solo material has been highly impressive.

Only in January this year did Ande come out from behind the desk to start recording his own material, and has enjoyed coverage of multiple track releases in many of the leading online publications in the United States. The partnership deal with Seven 13 Entertainment in the Spring has acted as a further springboard for Roulette to reach an even wider audience, and the release of his introductory EP “Ocean$” on 19th May marks another step forward in what looks like being a very productive path

The UK’s online PopCulturez have just reviewed the EP which you can read HERE

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Ande cites a wide range of influences from his younger days, growing up in a household surrounded by the sounds of classic soul, r&b, hip hop and contemporary rap from the region, and his style has adapted a little of everything. The resulting EP has been noted for its fresh approach, with many eagerly awaiting the forthcoming album scheduled for later in the year

Here’s a taster from the EP, the official video for “Old Jay-Z Videos”

Keep up to date with him on twitter @2AndeBishop You can hear and buy the EP over on iTunes

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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

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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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A couple weeks after the release of his debut EP “Ocean$”, rising Southern rapper & producer Ande Bishop chopped it up with the UK’s online publication Shout 4 Music.

They discuss his entrance into the music industry starting out in production and he speaks about his influences before providing some further background on his American Roulette organization. He outlines his approach to songwriting and his reasons for switching focus onto his own solo career having provided production for stable mate Londn Blue’s EP “False Hope” last year.

Having given his thoughts on the local Southern music scene and the reaction to his new EP, they then discuss his new track “Window Seat” which was simultaneously premiered by the online magazine.

READ THE FULL FEATURE HERE

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Currently recording new material earmarked for release a little later this year, you can keep up to date with Ande Bishop on twitter @2AndeBishop The EP is out now through Seven 13 Entertainment and available on iTunes

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