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New Jersey & Baltimore duo Constant Deviants release their fourth studio album “Avant Garde” on 12th May, and to mark the occasion filmed a special trilogy of freestyles

“Heavy Artillery” was the first to be released from the “3Stylez Series” and was premiered by UK site Shout 4 Music as part of a feature they published on the group. Episode 2 entitled “Art of War” again sees DJ Cutt and Emcee M.I. performing live and direct, filmed in one take, and the video has just been released today.

As expected, the new album has generated a high level of media interest in the past couple of months. Their single “Breathin” was featured in the UK’s DJ Magazine and the pair have already appeared in multiple international publications with much more to come in the weeks ahead.

They will also be in NYC 8th – 14th May for a series of radio and press interviews, so you will see and hear a lot more of them shortly.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO “ART OF WAR” ON VIMEO

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

You can connect with them on twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and on their Facebook Page

All media inquiries regarding Constant Deviants, including any radio station dj, online tv & press requests to interview them while in NYC next month 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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SiriusXM radio show host Jon Leiberman recently started a new online tv talk show “Rapping with Leiberman” where he invites rappers, emcees and dj’s to come on and discuss current news and the hot political subjects of the day as well as outline what’s happening with their own careers

A recent guest was Bishop Lamont, and this week’s guest in only its fourth week running is Constant Deviants emcee M.I.

The show streams live on Youtube, Google Hangouts and EveryJoe.com at 7pm EST (5pm PST / midnight UK GMT). Tune in for what’s likely to be lively debate, but if you can’t catch it live, the show is recorded on youtube and we will upload that here shortly.

Meanwhile, check out the new freestyle video “Heavy Artillery”. This is the first in the “3Stylez” series, a trilogy of videos recorded showing Constant Deviants perform live with DJ Cutt on the decks and M.I. spittin bars. Look out for Episodes 2 & 3 coming soon.

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

Look out for further international media coverage of Constant Deviants and their album Avant Garde which releases on 12th May on Six2Six Records. All press & media inquiries regarding the release can be sent to UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION

Meanwhile you can connect with Constant Deviants online, via twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and also 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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With over 20 years in the game operating within both the Major & independent sectors, Constant Deviants release their new album “Avant Garde” on their own Six2Six Records label on 12th May. It will be available worldwide on vinyl, CD and digital formats.

Having released a new movie “Swiss Banks” to Youtube with their SWC affiliates in Switzerland in the past couple of weeks, the Baltimore & New Jersey duo have also just completed the filming of a new trilogy of freestyles. The “3Stylez Series” shows the pair performing live and direct, with the first of these, “Heavy Artillery”, launched today as part of a feature published by the UK’s online Shout 4 Music

In the interview, the pair discuss the running of their own label, the challenges faced to remain prolific and how they have maintained a high level of output over the years, they give their thoughts on the new Tidal streaming service, and outline their touring plans as well as the thought process behind the new album

READ THE WHOLE INTERVIEW HERE

WATCH “HEAVY ARTILLERY” ON VIMEO

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

You can catch Emcee M.I. from Constant Deviants on this week’s now online video show “Rapping with Leiberman” from 7pm EST. Hosted by Jon Leiberman (Sirius / Howard Stern), it streams live on Youtube, Google Hangouts and EasyJoe.com

Look out for Epsiodes 2 & 3 from the “3Stylez Series” being launched in the weeks ahead along with extensive international media coverage of their album release with a mix of reviews and interviews. Any press & media inquiries regarding Constant Deviants can be sent to UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT SECTION

Meanwhile connect with them on social media, via Twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and on Facebook “ConstantDeviantsMusic”

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Constant Deviants have confirmed the release date of their fourth studio album “Avant Garde” as 12th May 2015 which will be available on their own label Six2Six Records.

As the name suggests, the new 15 track album takes the true essence of a past era and applies a contemporary twist for today. Since the release of their debut 12″ single ‘Competition Catch Speed Knots’ in 1996, these hip hop veterans worked with major labels Arista and Roc-A-Fella on various projects before returning to the independent sector with the formation of their label.

Their debut album ‘Concrete Utopia’ in 2010 was followed by ‘Amongst Friends’ (2011) and ‘Diamond’ (2012) and now with Avant Garde, two decades of experience shine through. M.I.’s lyricism is perfectly complimented by DJ Cutt’s production and turntablism, resulting in a release with a sophisticated maturity by a duo at ease with their craft.

They have just launched the official album trailer video on Vimeo

CONSTANT DEVIANTS OFFICIAL AVANT GARDE ALBUM TEASER – SIX2SIX RECORDS 2015 from Durraive Production on Vimeo.

Late in 2014, they released the first official video taken from the album for the track “The Right Moment”

UrbanElite PR are handling all international media & press inquiries regarding Constant Deviants and the album “Avant Garde”. The full press release can be read HERE Any members of the media and press wishing a promotional copy of the album to review, or who would like to interview Constant Deviants can send us their requests via our CONTACT SECTION

Constant Deviants will be releasing a series of official videos over the months ahead, and you can keep up to date with them via their various online platforms :

OFFICIAL ARTIST SITE HERE
OFFICIAL LABEL SITE HERE

ON TWITTER @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift

ON FACEBOOK CONSTANT DEVIANTS & SIX2SIXRECORDS

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Having finished 2014 on a high with the release of his critically acclaimed album “Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet” on 10th December, Cincinnati’s Buggs tha Rocka has begun the new year in similar fashion.

He performed at the recent Cincinnati Entertainment Awards where he picked up the title of “Best Hip Hop Artist” for the second year running and has just been featured in two more international press publications

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Hip Hop Life is one of Spain’s largest publications dedicated to the genre, and Buggs spoke with them towards the end of the year. The monthly magazine is produced online, and his full interview (written of course in Spanish) can be read by turning to page 37 HERE

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He also spoke with US online The 9 Elements recently as part of their “The Whole Nine” series of interviews. Here he speaks on the construction of the album, the scene in Cincinnati, his different musical influences and his plans for the year ahead. You can read that in full HERE

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Buggs tha Rocka has also just today launched his new video “Celebration for Us” which features local artist Moxy Monster of Valley High. The track features on the album and is produced by Rusko. Other producers and artists who feature on the album, which can be download for free at http://buggstharocka.bandcamp.com, include !llmind, Jake One, MOOD, Tanya Morgan, Chuck Inglish, Hop Trax, Piakhan and many more.

CHECK THE VIDEO OUT ON VIMEO

Buggs tha Rocka – "Celebration for Us" ft Moxy Monster & OATW (Official Music Video) from Buggs Tha Rocka on Vimeo.

Keep up to date with Buggs on social media via twitter @BuggsThaRocka and on Facebook “BuggsThaRockaMusic” and look out for further international media coverage shortly. You will also be able to catch one of Buggs’ live shows soon as he tours various US cities in association with the K Hotel network and is due to be performing at SXSW in March

Any further press & media inquiries regarding Buggs tha Rocka, or requests for DJ Packs of the track “Celebration for Us”, can be sent to UrbanElite PR via our CONTACT section

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US online Hip Hop Vibe took time out recently to speak with Cincinnati MC Buggs tha Rocka just ahead of the release of his new album “Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet” which became available as a free download from 10th December 2014.

With an overall eclectic taste in music, represented throughout the album, Buggs speaks on the influence the Golden Era of hip hop has had in his approach as an artist and the creative process behind the album, the time it took to evolve “organically” and the representation of his home city’s scene.

He touches upon some of the highlights of his career to date and the yardstick by which he measures success, and discusses his come up over the past 5 years to working with artists such as Talib Kweli before outlining his ideal vision for the future and immediate plans for 2015.

READ THE WHOLE FEATURE HERE

The 19 track album includes production by Illmind, Jake One, Hop Trax, Sal Dali, Beats McGreevey & Kill Will, with guest features from Tanya Morgan, Piakhan, Chuck Inglish, MOOD, Aida Chakra, Phoenix Aphrodite and many more. Download it free from the MyMixtapez App for mobile devices or directly from Buggs’ BANDCAMP

HERE IS THE ENTIRE AUDIO STREAM ON BUGGS THA ROCKA’S VIMEO CHANNEL

Buggs Tha Rocka – Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet Official Album Stream from Buggs Tha Rocka on Vimeo.

Over the coming weeks, look out for more international press & media coverage on Buggs tha Rocka, together with a series of further official video launches taken from the album. Currently working on new material pencilled in for release in the first half of 2015, keep connected with Buggs via social media, on twitter @BuggsThaRocka and on Facebook “BuggsThaRockaMusic”

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In the days leading up to the release of his new album “Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet”, Cincinnati’s Buggs tha Rocka sat down with US online Straight Fresh

The chopped it up about the making of the album and how a trip to Amsterdam in the summer of 2013 played a major role in its conception. He speaks on the comparisons made to the current release with previous mixtapes, including 2009’s “Hip Hop Supa Hero” with DJ Mick Boogie, and the concept behind “Scattered Thoughts….” allied to a series of video launches and the visual representation.

Subjects such as the eclectic range of influences prevelant in the album, the expectations of a live “Buggs tha Rocka Show” and plans for the future are also discussed before he gives his thoughts on the choice between remaining independent and signing to a major, and the repercussions of such a move.

They then delve into his come up in the Cincinnati scene, his link up with other local artists Donte from MOOD and Hi Tek, and ultimately his working with Talib Kweli. Appropriately, Straight Fresh then premiere the “Resurrection of Hip Hop II” video. Filmed at the Rhinegeist Brewery in Cincinnati on 30th October 2014, the event was a celebration of local hip hop talent and includes exclusive footage of Buggs tha Rocka and the reunited Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi Tek) performing live.

READ THE ENTIRE IN DEPTH FEATURE HERE

Here is the “Resurrection of Hip Hop II” video which also features MOOD, Clockwork DJ, Aida Chakra, The S.A.U.C.E., Losa, DJ Ghost, DJ Bandcamp and many more

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

The album, including production by Hop Trax, Illmind, Jake One and Sal Dali with guest features including MOOD, Chuck Inglish, Tanya Morgan & Phoenix Aphrodite is available now as a free download from www.buggstharocka.com & also via the MyMixtapez App for all mobile devices

Follow Buggs in twitter @BuggsThaRocka and look out for more international press & media coverage in the weeks ahead with more official music video releases taken from the album to follow soon.

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Cincinnati MC Buggs tha Rocka release his new album “Scattered thoughts of an American Poet” on 10th December 2014, available as a free download from his BANDCAMP and also via the MyMixtapez App for mobile devices.

The latest international publications to feature the release are the UK’s online Sampleface, with a review written by their contributor Taytula Burke, and the US online Embassy Interactive, written by Vinny Sciascia

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Reflecting on the eclectic nature of the tracks, thanks to production from Illmind, Hop Trax, Beats McGreevey, Jake One and Sal Dali, and the range of styles delivered by featured artists such as Tanya Morgan, Chuck Inglish, Aida Chakra, Pappadon, MOOD, Phoenix Aphrodite and Piakhan, the review by Sampleface, which offers the release a 4/5 rating, concludes “Buggs serves up a free album – Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet – solidifying his position as one to watch for the coming years…”

READ THE REVIEW IN FULL HERE

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Having already published an earlier interview with Buggs, US online Embassy Interactive drafted in Vinny Sciascia who runs the Undercover Album Review site to run the rule over the 19 track offering. In an in depth assessment, the review summarizes “He created a great piece of work..strong raps, strong beats…take my advice and get this project.”

READ THE REVIEW IN FULL HERE

The album was also mentioned in despatches by the US online The Sermon’s Domain in their weekly round up of “Notable Music of the Week” alongside releases by Alex Wiley, Chase n Cashe and Jazz Cartier. The feature is HERE

Look out for further international press coverage on this release in the weeks ahead, and meantime connect with Buggs on twitter @BuggsThaRocka and check out the full album stream released onto Vimeo recently.

Buggs Tha Rocka – Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet Official Album Stream from Buggs Tha Rocka on Vimeo.

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