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Baltimore & New Jersey duo Constant Deviants release their fourth studio album a fortnight today, on 12th May 2015.

“Avant Garde” will be available on vinyl, CD and digital formats through their own Six2Six Records label. 2016 will mark the 20th anniversary since Emcee M.I. and DJ Cutt released their debut 12″ single ‘Competition Catch Speed Knots’, and while the pair worked mainly separately on projects with Arista and Roc A Fella for around 8 years, since re-forming in 2009 they have had a prolific level of output since. This also includes releasing projects with their partners SWC Records in Switzerland as “Trliateral Commission”, the most recent of which was the “Swiss Banks” movie earlier this year

There has been much media interest in the group and their new release, especially given their years in the game, their approach to running the label and of course the quality of the album itself.

Latest to speak with them was the journalist Taytula Burke, regular contributor for the UK’s online magazine God is in the TV. The feature published incorporates her interview with them, delving further into their history and how they arrived at where they are today. Summarizing “Avant Garde is proof if any was needed that Constant Deviants are constantly working, constantly evolving and constantly flying the flag for hip hop deep rooted in an era where the culture and authenticity reigned supreme” READ THE WHOLE FEATURE HERE

As well as seeing their single “Breathin” be featured in DJ Magazine and reach #1 in the college radio charts, with their bonus cut “Just Make Music” also enjoying a lot of airplay right now, Constant Deviants filmed a trilogy of freestyles, named the “3Stylez Series”. Episodes 1 & 2, “Heavy Artillery” and “Art of War” respectively were launched during April, with the 3rd & final instalment due to be released around the time of the album’s release.

Constant Deviants – 3Stylez Series Episode 2 – "Art of War" from UrbanElite Promotions on Vimeo.

Constant Deviants will be in NYC from Friday 8th May – Thursday 14th May to meet with press & media around the time of the album’s release. Any members of the press or radio station dj’s who would like to meet with them while they’re in the city for an interview can send their details to UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION

Meanwhile, keep up to date with them on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift or on their Facebook Page

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Southern rapper & producer releases his debut Ep “Ocean$ – Extended Play” on 19th May.

Now operating out of both Atlanta and Alabama, he’s had a highly productive first few months of 2015 since focusing on his own solo career after producing Londn Blue’s “False Hope” EP last year. His debut track releases such as “50 Centences”, “$77.43” and the first official single from the EP “MoneyorFriendz” have been featured prominently in The Source, MTV and VH-1 with the second single “OLDJAYZVIDEOS” premiering on JackThriller.com.

Signing to Seven 13 Entertainment coincided with the completion of recording his new EP, and two UK onlines have featured the release

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The release was also included in Matt Oliver’s monthly round up of all the hottest hip hop & rap releases, news and events in his “Rapture & Verse” column in Monolith Cocktail. READ IT HERE

Ande is busy conducting interviews for international media in the run up to the release. Look out for more single and video releases in the weeks ahead, keep up to date with him on twitter @Ande_Bishop, and meantime check out the audio stream of “OLDJAYZVIDEOS” which has so far attracted over 20,000 plays in one week on his Soundcloud page, and was shared by among others, Rick Ross.

All media, press & radio station DJ enquiries regarding Ande Bishop can be sent to UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION

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New Jersey / Baltimore duo Constant Deviants have worked together in various ways since the mid 90’s, and after a time spent operating within the major label sector, they came back together in 2009 to set up Six2Six Records, and since then have released 3 studio albums and various orther affiliated projects.

Their fourth studio album “Avant Garde” releases on 12th May, and Lafayette Hicks – himself involved with hip hop since the good ‘ol days – ran the rule over it for online The Hip Hop Foundation

Afforded a 4 star rating, the review also outlines some of the duo’s back story and notes Emcee M.I.’s lyricism “There’s great storytelling here, words of wisdom, braggadocia, a bit of thuggery…..something for everyone” and on DJ Cutt’s production “His beats have that golden era quality to them but by the same token, they sound fresh and not like some recycled 90’s tracks. I also liked how he incorporated scratches into the tracks, cutting up everything from Onyx to Slick Rick. He even got in a line from my favorite old school movie Beat Street, so I was won over just from that.”

It’s a really in depth review by someone who obviously has a lot of experience in the genre, and you can read it all HERE

Constant Deviants have also filmed a special freestyle trilogy. The first from the “3Stylez” series was launched last week, with Episodes 2 & 3 coming soon. Check out “Heavy Artillery” on Vimeo

Constant Deviants – 3Stylez Series Episode 1 – "Heavy Artillery" from UrbanElite Promotions on Vimeo.

With only a month to go before release, look out for much more international media coverage on Constant Deviants and the album “Avant Garde” coming soon. You can connect with them on social media via twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and on their Facebook page “ConstantDeviantsMusic”

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Latest in their “The Whole 9” series US online The 9 Elements sat down with veteran Baltimore / New Jersey hip hop duo Constant Deviants recently ahead of the release of the group’s fourth studio album “Avant Garde” on the 12th May 2015.

They discussed the new album, the pair’s time working with Arista and Roc-A-Fella and the subsequent setting up of their own independent label Six2Six Records, the development of strong links with the European marketplace and their affiliates in Switzerland and their future plans.

READ THE WHOLE INTERVIEW HERE

Earlier today Constant Deviants released the first in their trilogy of “3Stylez” videos. The freestyle video series was filmed live in one take with DJ Cutt on the turntables and M.I. spittin the bars. UK online Shout 4 Music premiered “Heavy Artillery” as part of their feature on the group

Constant Deviants – 3Stylez Series Episode 1 – "Heavy Artillery" from UrbanElite Promotions on Vimeo.

Catch M.I. live on “Rapping with Leiberman” this coming Wednesday 8th April from 7pm EST. The new online tv show is streamed live on Youtube, Google Hangouts and EasyJoe.com and is hosted by Jon Leiberman (Sirius FM / Howard Stern)

Also look out for Episodes 2 & 3 from the “3Stylez” series being launched soon together with widespread international media coverage on Constant Deviants and their album Avant Garde in the weeks ahead. Meanwhile you can follow them on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and connect with them on Facebook “ConstantDeviantsMusic”

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Baltimore / New Jersey duo Constant Deviants spoke recently with the UK’s I Am Hip Hop Magazine about their fourth studio album “Avant Garde” which releases on the 12th May 2015.

During the interview, M.I. explains the derivative of his stage name while DJ Cutt informs us of how he started out deejaying and his approach and technique to production. The pair also speak on the setting up of their label Six2Six Records and the fundamental ethos behind it which includes releasing on vinyl, their writing method and their creative evolution from starting out in the 90’s to the present day.

READ THE ENTIRE FEATURE HERE

You will soon be able to hear and see M.I. live in two new interviews

Tomorrow, March 21st at 1pm EST (5pm GMT), he will be live in Miami’s SNDS Radio studio for Da Rozay Spot show which you can hear online via Live365.com & TuneIn.com Rozay is well known for writing for several onlines including 24 Hour Hip Hop and you can find out more at RealRozay.com

Then on Wednesday 8th April, you will be able to see M.I. appear on the new “Rapping with Leiberman” online video show to discuss many of the political & general issues of the day. The new show hosted by Sirius FM’s Jon Leiberman streams live on youtube, Google Hangouts and also on EveryJoe.com Bishop Lamont will be appearing on the show next Wednesday, 25th March.

There have been two official videos released from the album to date, the first of these being “The Right Moment”

Look out for extensive international media coverage on this release in the coming weeks and months ahead. All press & radio station DJ inquiries regarding the release including requests for a promotional copy of the album to review or to arrange an interview with Constant Deviants can be sent to us via our CONTACT SECTION

Meanwhile you can connect with Constant Deviants online via twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and on Facebook “ConstantDeviantsMusic”

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Baltimore Emcee M.I. from Constant Deviants is currently in Florida for a short stay, and will be dropping in to Miami’s SNDS Radio studios on Saturday 21st March from 1pm – 3pm EST (5pm – 7pm GMT) to appear live on the station’s Da Rozay Spot Show.

The show can be heard online via Live365.com and TuneIn.com

Expect to hear M.I. discuss his near 20 years in the industry, both in the Major and independent sectors, and of course the new Constant Deviants album “Avant Garde” which releases on 12th May 2015 on vinyl, CD and digital formats through Six2Six Records.

The duo released their latest video “Breathin” recently, check it out on Youtube

You can keep up to date with Constant Deviants on social media, Twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and Facebook “ConstantDeviantsMusic” and also find out more about the show’s host Rozay via her site RealRozay.com

Look out for extensive international media coverage on this release in the weeks and months ahead. All press & media inquiries regarding Constant Deviants including requests for a promotional copy of the album to review or to arrange an interview with the group can be sent to UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION

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Veteran hip hop duo Constant Deviants release their fourth studio album “Avant Garde” on 12th May 2015. Via their own Six2Six Records imprint, it will be made avaialble internationally on vinyl, CD & digital formats.

Now back in the independent sector, the pair had worked previously with Major labels Arista in the case of Emcee M.I., and Roc-A-Fella where DJ Cutt engineered several albums for their roster. Having just celebrated the 5th anniversary of their own label, their focus on the traditional authentic aspects of hip hop have seen them build beyond the States with many links to overseas territories including Germany, Switzerland and Australia.

News of the album release has been featured in the UK’s online hip hop magazine Rawroots, which you can read HERE

The second official video taken from the album was released recently. Here’s the visuals for “Breathin” which was filmed throughout Baltimore….check the lil kid stealin the show!!!

We’ve already had a high volume of international media inquiries regarding the release, the results of which you will see over the coming months. All members of the press & media who would like a promotional copy of the album to review, or who would like to arrange an interview with Constant Deviants can send their requests to us at UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION

Meanwhile you can keep up to date with them online, via twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift, on Facebook “ConstantDeviantsMusic” and their main site ConstantDeviants.com

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It’s that time of year again when the world’s press & media descend upon Austin Texas for the annual SXSW Festival

The music festival runs from Tuesday 17th March – Sunday 22nd March, and for the third consecutive year, newly re-crowned “Cincinnati Hip Hop Artist of the Year” Buggs tha Rocka will be performing. Having released his new album “Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet” in December 2014 which received widespread international press coverage, he penned a new two album deal in January this year with Talib Kweli’s Javotti Organization as part of a new recording duo “Space Invadaz” which sees Buggs team up with Donte from the group MOOD.

Buggs will be performing at the Special Delivery event on Wednesday 18th March at The Roosevelt Room, 307 W 5th Street Austin, and is scheduled to appear on stage around 8.45pm. The event is headlined by Freddie Gibbs and hosted by B Dot of Rap Radar.

Whether performing on multiple occasions at SXSW and A3C in Atlanta, or at clubs around the country, Buggs’ shows are always full of energy as you can see from this clip of him performing with Talib Kweli in 2013

Any members of the press & media who are attending SXSW and would like to meet with Buggs tha Rocka and his team and take in his live set, email UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION with your details and we’ll make the necessary arrangements

You can keep up to date with Buggs on twitter @BuggsThaRocka

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Cincinnati’s rising hip hop star Buggs tha Rocka has had a busy past few months.

First with the release of his album “Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet” in December 2014 which drew international critical acclaim, he then signed a two album deal with Talib Kweli’s Javotti Organization for his new project with Donte from MOOD going by the name of “Space Invadas”

He has also just been featured in the new Issue 40 of American multi genre printed publication Ghettoblaster Magazine which is hitting shelves now in the USA and Canada. Other features in this issue include Joey Bada$$, Ras Kass & Apollo Brown, Ghostface Killah, Torche, Swervedriver and many more.

His interview with the magazine’s writer (and local Cincinnati DJ) Mildred Fallen appears on Page 7, so pick up a copy in stores today. You can also check the magazine online at www.ghettoblastermagazine.com

Buggs tha Rocka will also be returning to Austin Texas later this month to perform at the SXSW Festival for the third consecutive year. To get a feel for his live show, check out these visuals taken in October last year at Cincinnati’s Rhinegeist Brewery for the Resurrection of Hip Hop II event which included performances by many of the city’s upcoming local artists, sets by Clockwork DJ & DJ Ghost, Buggs tha Rocka and the re-formed pairing of Hi Tek and Talib Kweli, aka Reflection Eternal.

Resurrection of Hip Hop II featuring Buggs tha Rocka & Reflection Eternal Live in Cincinnati from Buggs Tha Rocka on Vimeo.

Any journalists and members of the press & media attending SXSW 2015 who would like to have an interview scheduled with Buggs tha Rocka or take in his show can contact UrbanElite PR with their details HERE

Keep up to date with Buggs online at www.buggstharocka.com and on twitter @BuggsThaRocka

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London’s Guestlist produces a free newspaper each month covering a wide spectrum of musical genres, typically, urban, dance & hip hop, and has a substantial focus on events happening around the country & overseas, whether regular club nights, or festivals or concerts,

They are the latest to have interviewed Cincinnati’s Buggs tha Rocka who released his album “Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet” on December 10th 2014 as a free download available from www.buggstharocka.com and also via the MyMixtapez App for mobile devices. The release represents his home city with many local artists featuring, and also includes production by !llmind, Jake One, Kill Will and guest features from Tanya Morgan, Chuck Inglish, MOOD and Piakhan.

The interview appears in their latest issue opposite a feature on Afrika Bambaataa, and here Buggs speaks on the concept behind the album, his working relationship with Talib Kweli and his views on the intersection of an artist as a “commodity” and that as the musician.

Read the whole feature online HERE

The current holder of the title “Hip Hop Artist of the Year” as presented by the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards in association with City Beat Magazine, he has been again nominated for the second year running. Votes are open to the public and can be made HERE

Look out for further international media coverage on Buggs tha Rocka and further official video launches in January 2015. You can connect with Buggs on social media on twitter @BuggsThaRocka and on Facebook “BuggsThaRockaMusic” Check the video of bim performing live with Reflection Eternal at the “Resurrection of Hip Hop II” event held in Cincinnati in October this year

Resurrection of Hip Hop II featuring Buggs tha Rocka & Reflection Eternal Live in Cincinnati from Buggs Tha Rocka on Vimeo.

All international press & media inquiries regarding Buggs tha Rocka can be sent to UrbanElite PR – contact details are HERE

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