FOREIGN BEGGARS Releasing ‘The Uprising” October 1 via mau5trap; ”Anywhere” Out Now; North American Tour Dates Confirmed

FOREIGN BEGGARS
ELEVATE WITH ‘THE UPRISING’
OCTOBER 1 VIA MAU5TRAP

“ANYWHERE”
FEATURING D.ABLO
OUT NOW

NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING TOUR
SET TO LAUNCH OCTOBER

London-based, critically acclaimed U.K. rap/grime/dubstep group FOREIGN BEGGARS is gearing up to release their hotly anticipated album THE UPRISING October 1 via the deadmau5-helmed mau5trap label. Having built a revered reputation over the last decade for their versatility, prolific creativity and high-octane live shows, FOREIGN BEGGARS continue to push the envelope with THE UPRISING, progressing from their roots in underground hip-hop to an eclectic and visceral fusion with electronic music that has seen them go from strength to strength.  THE UPRISING marks the latest chapter in their continuous evolution.

Out now is “Anywhere” featuring London-based vocalist D.Ablo, the third single from THE UPRISING. Having done some serious damage with previously released singles “Palm Of My Hand” and “Flying To Mars” featuring Donaeo,the BEGGARS are back at it again with “Anywhere.” FOREIGN BEGGARS switch things up once again as they call uponEddie Jeffrys to take the reigns on production duties on “Anywhere.” Alternating between deep dub-laced swagger and searing bass-fuelled force, Jeffrys delivers a rowdy instrumental, allowing FOREIGN BEGGARS to take charge as they go full throttle. D.ablo joins on the track’s hook, which provides a more meditative counterpoint to the chaos that ensues.“Anywhere” is available now at iTunes (http://smarturl.it/itunes-anywhere) and Beatport (http://smarturl.it/bp-anywhere). Listen to “Anywhere” here: http://youtu.be/mr6lQGvv-eQ. Listen to “Palm Of My Hand” here:http://bit.ly/OrkU2Z. Watch the video for “Flying to Mars” here: http://youtu.be/XxWLGnHl-fc.

Comprised of 12 tracks, THE UPRISING gives FOREIGN BEGGARS the broadest canvas yet to flex their creative muscles, teaming up with an expansive lineup of electronic producers to surge forward with their genre-defying blend of sounds. The album includes singles “Palm Of My Hand,” “Flying To Mars,” “Anywhere” and “Apex,” which provide a route into the album’s headspace. This is merely the start though, as FOREIGN BEGGARS take you on a journey through their world.

“Amen,” produced by fellow Londoner Burns, provides the perfect opener for the album, riding in on its infectious hip-hop bump with an electronic twist, allowing FOREIGN BEGGARS to set the tone for THE UPRISING. Leading straight into the Knife Party-produced “Apex,” the BEGGARS make it clear they mean business, dropping razor-sharp lyrics and high energy over neck-snapping snares, grinding bass and lightning bolt synths. “Apex” will also be accompanied by a video produced by Ben Soper and starring longtime FOREIGN BEGGARS affiliate Ed Skrein, who recently featured in the Plan B-directed film “Ill Manors.” Up next, “Crep Hype” makes sure not to relieve the pressure, teaming up withSalva for a celebration of their love of sneakers, telling the story in inimitable style. “We Does This” follows single“Flying To Mars” as they team up with Alix Perez, veering off sideways with a slippery beat that compliments their dexterous flows as they enter into straight up hustle mode.

They up the tempo for “Minds Eye,” moving in to drum ‘n’ bass with previous collaborators Millions Like Us and featuring the legendary Tommy Lee on the drums. Finding them in a more pensive mode, the track gives FOREIGN BEGGARS a chance to showcase their acerbic lyricism. On “Goon Bags” they join forces with experimental producerBlue Daisy for a cut of dark, warping hip-hop, while on “Working Angles” they join Kidkanevil for his more light-hearted, quirky slant. They straddle both sides of the Atlantic on “Never Stop,” a collaboration with Philadelphia-based producer Starkey which merges deep verses with an anthemic hook and brilliantly shows the breadth of FOREIGN BEGGARS’ talents. “See The Light” closes out the album on an epic wave of optimism with Bare Noize on production duties.

In support of THE UPRISING, FOREIGN BEGGARS will launch a headlining North American tour in late October that will take them across several premiere U.S. and Canadian venues, including Webster Hall in New York, 1015 Folsomin San Francisco, Bluebird in Denver and many more. The tour also includes a featured performance at Hard Events’(Hard Summer, Holy Ship!) inaugural Hard Haunted Mansion Presents: Day of the Dead November 3 in Los Angeles.

FOREIGN BEGGARS’ North American tour dates are as follows:

The complete track listing for FOREIGN BEGGARS’ THE UPRISING is:

1. Amen
2. Apex
3. Crep Hype
4. We Does This
5. Minds Eye featuring Tommy Lee
6. Flying To Mars featuring Donaeo
7. Anywhere featuring D.Ablo
8. Goon Bags
9. Palm Of My Hand
10. Working Angles
11. Never Stop featuring Chrome
12. See The Light

About FOREIGN BEGGARS:
Having successfully changed the face of U.K. hip-hop, FOREIGN BEGGARS’ more recent output has seen them up the ante with a genre-defying blend of upfront sounds and collaborating with some of the most exciting producers around. From underground U.K. hip-hop dons to international dance/rap phenomena, the critically acclaimed FOREIGN BEGGARS, individually known as Orifice Vulgatron, Metropolis and DJ Nonames, have been setting the standards in U.K. rap for over a decade. Top 10 chart smashes, multiple award nominations, millions of YouTube hits and collaborations with the world’s biggest producers—including Noisia, Flux Pavilion and Skrillex—make FOREIGN BEGGARS one of the most in demand artists on the planet. FOREIGN BEGGARS’ first three album releases were through Dented Records, a label that is owned by the group and was created to support their own material and a host of U.K. underground artists. FOREIGN BEGGARS’ recent output has been a genre-defying blend of their former machinations and speaker-busting, dance floor-rumbling dance music produced by the hottest artists around. Their 2009 track “Contact” (hundreds of millions of views and plays on YouTube), from their United Colours Of Beggattron, saw them combine furious London-fueled flows with Noisia’s crunching electro backbone—the start of what has become FOREIGN BEGGARS’ new obsession: fusing hip-hop with dance music. Orifice Vulgatron and Dag Nabbit met in Dubai playing in metal, grunge and indie bands as early as 1993. They later formed a group making hip-hop in 1996/1997 and soon after started throwing drum ‘n’ bass house parties and raves in sports halls and ballrooms. Dag Nabbit moved to Norway in 1998 and OV to London in 1999, and both continued to produce, promote and perform. The duo regrouped in London, setting up a studio and continued promoting. DJ Nonames met Metropolis at university in 2000. They soon joined hip-hop and funk band Focused Few and began throwing warehouse parties and touring. OV was introduced to Nonames through DJ Gizroc, then part of the Mixologists Crew. By late 2002, OV and Dag Nabbit decided to release FOREIGN BEGGARS material on their own imprint Dented Records and started performing and recording alongside DJ Nonames, Metropolis and beatboxer Shlomo.

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