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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)

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Southern rapper & producer Ande Bishop released his debut EP “Ocean$” on 19th May having signed a pertnership deal with his own American Roulette Records enterprise and Seven 13 Entertainment

It is available on iTUNES

In the aftermath, he sat down with London’s Guestlist Network who produce a monthly free paper as well as having their online version of the publication.

They discuss his early days starting out in music, his influences and his move from focusing solely on producing to picking up the mic at the turn of 2015. They then turn to the impact of his releases “50 Centences” in January and his single “Old Jay-Z Videos” which was publicly endorsed by Rick Ross.

Ande then explains the hook up with Seven 13 Entertainment, the creative process behind the “Ocean$” EP and his future plans both in terms of recording a new album and the development of the American Roulette roster.

READ THE FULL FEATURE HERE

“50 Centences” was his first solo release and premiered in The Source. Check the stream

From the album, here’s the official video for “Old Jay-Z Videos”

Ande Bishop is planning a series of releases over the next 12 months, and is recording the first of these now. You can keep up to date with him on twitter @2AndeBishop and Seven 13 @Seven13Music

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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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In the lead up to the release of their album “Everything 050” on 4th August, Newark’s Tru Trilla, Riq da Kid and Price AK took time out to speak with “The Underground Hip Hop”

In this video interview, the trio discuss creating and performing, their inspirations and highlights of their careers to date, their fans and biggest supporters through the years and also speak about their new album and the elements of hip hop they feel 050 Boyz represent

WATCH THE INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE

The album is produced entirely by Clinton Place and includes features from many of the finest spittas in the Garden State scene, including welcome appearances from Treach (Naughty by Nature), DoItAll (Lords of the Underground) and Lakim Shabazz.

The energy is intense throughout, as displayed here in their recently released single “Pay Them No Mind” featuring DoItAll and Tha Advocate

You can keep up to date with the group on their FACEBOOK PAGE and on twitter. Their group account is @050_Boyz and individually @PrinceAK_050 @EgoFree2_050 & @RiqDaKid_050

Look out for extensive international media coverage on this release throughout the summer with more video & audio releases coming soon.

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Young up & coming rapper and producer Ande Bishop continues to make a big impression since switching focus to his solo career at the turn of 2015.

It’s not hard to see why he’s being hotly tipped as the one to watch from the new wave of urban music artists emerging from Atlanta and the surrounding Southern States.

A string of single releases and buzz tracks since January have been featured in a broad spectrum of leading online titles in the States, and with the release of his debut “Ocean$ EP” on 19th May, he has started to pick up some international attention. The partnership between his own American Roulette organization and the rapidly expanding Seven 13 Entertainment looks set to be the catalyst for some big moves over the next couple of years

French online magazine “Hip Hop Reviews by Sagittarius” are the latest to give their full endorsement with this newly published 4 Star review of the EP which you can read HERE

The Ocean$ Ep is available from iTunes Watch his video for “Old Jay-Z Videos”, publicly co:signed by Rick Ross a few weeks ago

Keep up to date with Ande on twitter @2AndeBishop

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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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Back in December, one of Cincinnati’s most prominent hip hop Emcees Buggs tha Rocka released his free album “Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet” and enjoyed extensive international coverage at the time.

Early this year, he signed a deal with Talib Kweli’s Javotti Organization for a new project with Donte from MOOD as the duo “Space Invadaz”. Both artists have known Talib for a number of years and of course Cincinnati’s Hi Tek.

In the past few weeks, Hip Hop Vibe contributor Stranga the Great caught up with Buggs in his hometown to discuss the link up with Talib, his early days starting out and his first releases, his immediate plans both with his solo career and the new Space Invadaz project and the pair speak about racial tensions in light of recent high profile news stories.

WATCH THE WHOLE INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE

Keep up to date with Buggs tha Rocka on twitter @BuggsThaRocka

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New rising Southern rapper & producer Ande Bishop released his debut EP “Ocean$” on 19th May through Seven 13 Entertainment. It is available on iTunes now HERE

He took time out recently to speak with US online The 9 Elements as part of their “The Whole 9” series of features on artists

In this interview they discuss the making of the EP and the concept behind it, his rapid rise in recent months to become one of the most hotly tipped emerging artists in the Southern scene and the work done by American Roulette in generating such levels of awareness for their roster. They finish up by addressing his approach as a lyricist, his focus on development and plans for the future

READ THE ENTIRE FEATURE HERE

Look out for Ande releasing a new track “Window Seat” later this week as part of a feature in the UK’s Shout 4 Music, and meantime check out the video for his single “OLD JAY-Z VIDEOS”

Currently recording new material for a project pencilled in as releasing later this year, keep up to date with Ande on twitter @2AndeBishop

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Rising Southern Rapper & producer Ande Bishop released his debut EP “Ocean$” this week through Seven 13 Entertainment

It is available on iTunes HERE

Since switching focus to his own career at the start of 2015, having been on production duties for fellow American Roulette stablemate Londn Blue, a string of buzz track and single releases have been featured prominantly by an extensive number of international online publications, with his debut video release “MoneyorFriendz” aired by MTV and VH-1.

His subsequent single release “OLDJAYZVIDEOS” was publicly co:signed by Rick Ross leading to the Russell Simmons owned “All Def Digital” channel hosting the official video

Florida’s online Get That Paper Son is the next to endorse someone being hotly tipped as the one to watch from the new wave of urban artists emerging from the South. Read their review of the “Ocean$ EP” HERE

Connect with Ande on twitter @2AndeBishop and his label @Seven13Music

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In the week leading up to the release of their fourth album “Avant Garde”, Baltimore & New Jersey duo Constant Deviants sat down with Riley Wallace from Above Average Hip Hop for a quick session to chop it up about the new release, the current hip hop scene, plans for the future and their work with European label SWC Records with whom they released the movie “Swiss Banks earlier this year”

The feature has just been published combined with a review of the album and can be read HERE

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Emcee M.I. also jumped on the phone recently with French DJ JHart who is currently based in London but has produced video content for Cyclones Mag (France) and BReal TV (USA) in the past.

He broadcasts his Big Bang Show every Friday night on the UK’s Break London Radio station from 8pm – 10pm (GMT) / 3pm – 5pm (EST).

His interview with M.I. will be broadcast tonight, Friday 22nd May, which you can hear HERE

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The duo will be releasing a new single next week with the third & final episode of their “3Stylez” freestyle video series following soon afterwards. They are currently conducting further interviews with the media, recording tracks for a future release and in the early stages of filming a new movie.

Keep up to date with them on Twitter @Cnstnt_Dvnts & @Six2SixShift and on their Facebook Page The album is available in digital, vinyl and CD formats from their Six2Six record label HERE

CHECK THEIR VIDEO FOR THE SINGLE “BREATHIN” WHICH REACHED #1 IN THE COLLEGE RADIO CHARTS A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO

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