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(RapAttackLives.com Issue# 348-September 29, 2008)

LW TW ARTIST TITLE LABEL
4 1 TERMANOLOGY F/ BUN B How We Rock ST. Records/Nature Sounds
5 2 LARGE PROFESSOR Hardcore Hip-Hop Gold Dust Media
3 3 STEELO Make Up My Mind Blue Shoes Media
22 4 DJ K.O. Someday Shaman Work
6 5 JIM JONES Good Stuff Columbia
7 6 BLAHZAY Radio Hot 25/8 Ent.
8 7 BUTTA VERSES If I Die Culture Kings
9 8 STATIK SELEKTAH To The Top

(Stick 2 The Script)

Show Off / Brick
11 9 J THE S Burnin The Flag Greater Good
10 10 JIM SNOOKA Total Control Never So Deep
12 11 CUBBIEBEAR The Hulk The Rape
28 12 NOW ON Unwind A-Side WorldWide
13 13 PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS Step Bacc Gold Dust Media
14 14 MAJOR LEAGUE F/ DYNAS Blood Of A Slave EP / NewRealm Records
15 15 JAKE ONE F/ FREEWAY &

BROTHER ALI

Truth Rhymesayers
18 16 ORBITRON Milk & Honey Beacon Skillz
16 17 EAST COAST AVENGERS Kill Bill O'Reilly Brick
20 18 ILL BILL Society Is Brainwashed Uncle Howie
21 19 XL F/SEAN PRICE Credibility Strong Arm/Coalmine
23 20 BEYOND BELIEF Don't Touch Make Noise!!
17 21 CYMARSHALL LAW Out Of The Rain Freedom Ent.
25 22 MADLIB F/ GUILTY SIMPSON Go BBE
24 23 MOJOE My Favorite Cut Straight Line/

Dirty Genes Ent.

26 24 SUPERSTAR QUAMALLAH California Dreamin Cotter Records
29 25 BIG SIX Living Proof S*E
NEW 26 88 KEYS Stay Up Decon
NEW 27 JADE FOX Bloody Sunday Jade Fox Music
NEW 28 JINX DA JUVY I Get Money Strong Enough Ent.
NEW 29 COUTURE INK Where Are We Going Marmah
27 30 SUSPENS Shake Suspens Recording

TOP FIVE MOST ADDED

  ARTIST TITLE LABEL
1 PRO & REG Hey! Pro & Reg Records
2 HOLLYWOOD HOLT Hollywood Chocolate Industries
3 YOUNG JINSU Me & You Four Kings Production
4 ANONYMOUS TWIST

F/ PLANET ASIA

Sweet Sixteen Soul On Rice Music
5 SWEATSHOP UNION Oh My Battle Axe
       

CONFERENCE CALL PICKS 

  ARTIST TITLE LABEL
1 CHOCLAIR The Essence Never So Deep 
2 DJ L Take It To The Top Koch 
3 ANONYMOUS TWIST

F/ PLANET ASIA

Sweet Sixteen Soul On Rice Music 
4 DKLA Where You At Zeal Entertainment 
5 BIG SIX Living Proof S*E 

TALES FROM THE TAPE DECK DJ TOP FIVE

DJ  ADDITION (Boston/New Hampshire)

1.  ANONYMOUS TWIST F/ PLANET ASIA  Sweet Sixteen  Soul On Rice Music                                                                                                                                                 
2.  COUTURE INK  Where Are We Going  Marmah 
3.  PERFEKT & CHANCE  Don't Break It Up  GitTuff Ent.                                                                                                                                                                                                              4.  BRIDGE DWELLERS  Get Live  White Label     
5.  ELECTRIC RED  Drank In My Cup  Def Jam 
 
TOP FIVE MIX TAPE SONGS

  ARTIST TITLE LABEL
1 ANONYMOUS TWIST

F/ PLANET ASIA

Sweet Sixteen Soul On Rice Music 
2 DJ BABU F/ M.O.P. Dearly Departed Nature Sounds 
3 CHOCLAIR The Essence Never So Deep 
4 KANYE WEST Love Lockdown Def Jam 
5 BIG SIX Living Proof S*E 

 TOP FIVE UNDERGROUND SONGS

  ARTIST TITLE LABEL
1 ANONYMOUS TWIST

F/ PLANET ASIA

Sweet Sixteen  SOUL ON RICE MUSIC

647. 287. 3072

2 DJ BABU F/ M.O.P. Dearly Departed NATURE SOUNDS

papad@brickrecords.com

3 CHOCLAIR The Essence  NEVER SO DEEP

djbless1994@tmail.com

4 JADE FOX Bloody Sunday  JADE FOX MUSIC

207. 314. 1765

5 EAST COAST AVENGERS Hey America  BRICK

papad@brickrecords.com

 
 
PICK H IT OF THE WEEK:

DJ RYLAN BOWERS KSDT/SAN DIEGO

BRIDGE DWELLERS GET LIVE WHITE LABEL

 

KEEPIN' IT SWASS IN 2008  (l-r): Sir Mix-A-Lot, Nasty-Nes & Jennifer 
 


THREE'S COMPANY!  (l-r): Edgie Kokoski (WUNH-NH), Jessica Weber (SPECTRE Music) & Double-J! 
 

NASTY NEWS
 

What's Upper?  
 

Get ready this Fall 2008 for "The 2008 Scion Hypeman Contest-Believe the Mic!" WE'RE ON A MISSION TO FIND THE QUINTESSENTAIL PARTY HOST! If you got the skillz to hype up a party crowd here's how to enter:

Send us a DVD and/or CD of your best Hype Man performance and you should end up winning $2,000 cash and touring with hip hop legends!

ENTER BEGINNING JULY 15,2008

ENTRY DEADLINE NOVEMBER 15, 2008

Judged by DJ Clarke Kent, Skillz, and Anthony "Ant" Marshall.

Hosted by hip hop society legend Ricky Powell.

Log on NOW to:www.scion.com/hypeman to watch last year's semifinalists battle it out, and for more information on judges, prizes, rules, and regulations, and how to enter... 
 
 

(CMJ ALERT!!!) A MESSAGE from DAN SHORES:                                                                                                                                         "We are currently seeking sponsorship for the CMJ Music Marathon event we have been cooking up. 
The event features DJ Ralph"Uncle Ralph" McDaniels WQHT (Hot 97) NYC 
Dj Ayres (The Rub) Brooklyn NY 
DJ Kev Sakoda (Happy Ending NYC / Trek Life
host: Jean Grae (Blacksmith / Warner Bros
Oct. 23rd 2008 @
www.alibiny.com sponsors already include: QN5 Music, AlwaysUrban Clothing, Orisue,Nikita,RappersIknow.com,Freshjive  
We will put your logo on the 10,000 fliers we intend to print. The flyer image (w/ your logo ) will be on many sites as well and posted on
myspace.com bulletins daily as well as facebook and youtube, going.com and other peer to peer networking sites. 
Our current sponsors will also be e-blasting this out to their fanbases and patrons as well. 
Your brand has the ability to be seen at the venue also. Please contact me:
Danshores@tmail.com to discuss  
rates and we can talk about coming to an agreement for your company to gain considerable amount of exposure at CMJ Music Marathon 08 in New York City 
Thank You - Dan Shores / CPP Marketing and Promotion Creative Director"... 
 

Heavyweights Dj's & Premier Music Service has the most active...club, radio and celebrity Dj's and has just launched their BRAND NEW website: www.Heavyweights.org. Check it out for all the NEWS, EVENTS, and INFO from the most active DJ's in the world brought to you by Rap Attack's own, Truly OdD... 
 
 

DJs From Across the Globe Unite To Strategically  
Impact the Music Industry 
Union Results in the Formation of the

International DJ Trade Association 

 

Atlanta, GA (2008) - The International Disc Jockey Trade Association (IDJTA) is an association of DJs, DJ Coalitions, and DJ affiliates from around the world. Formed in July 2008 as International Disc Jockey, LLC, the IDJTA serves as an advocacy group on a range of public policy and rights issues. The association is especially committed to improving the understanding of, respect, and compensation for the role of the DJ in the entertainment industry and being a powerful unified voice on behalf of DJ's interests.

Founder, Edwin "Crazy Eddie" Myles, and Co-Founder Dj Judge Mental shared a common passion for the DJ industry and have come together to help manifest a united voice for DJs and industry professionals in a power move to create a more stable and profitable industry. Additional seasoned industry professionals have been brought together as the Executive Board including Angela Nash (Up Top Enterprises, LLC), Missy B (VP Marketing, SWURV Radio), Calvin Matthews (The Industry Connect), DJ Scorpio (mixer WQKI/SwurvRadio.com), Edwina Warder (eBiz Marketing), and Jacqueline Taylor-Adams (Master Griot Publishing).

Advisory Board members serving the IDJTA include, Africa Bambataa (Zulu Nation), TJ Chapman (TJs DJs), Brian Paiz (Clear Channel Communications), Charlotte "Beach Bunny" O'Laughlin (Promotions), DJ Jazzy J, Mix Master Ice, DJ Dolla Bill (Major Movez Germany), DJ Jiji Sweet (Sweet Factory), and DJ Aaries (Hood Hard DJs).

The profession of the Disc Jockey (DJ) has grown to a level of public awareness like never before in the history of the entertainment industry. Yet, as a profession, the DJ industry has fallen short in recognition, respect, compensation, unity, and education. Also, the strategic role of the DJ in the music industry has been overlooked. 
 
The role a DJ plays is integral to the life of the music industry. The DJ is the blood that pumps through the heart of the industry and keeps it beating. When it comes to introducing new music to the public, the DJ demonstrates versatility in this process and can play many different parts. The mixtape DJ provides street level marketing and exposure of new music directly to the consumer via promotional CDs. The mixshow DJ gives new music its first exposure to the broadcast audience. The radio "on air personality" DJ, informs the listener of new music and its creators, while the mobile DJ rocks it at clubs and parties in the local neighborhoods worldwide. The concert or "tour" DJ moves the crowd at the larger venues supporting performing artists. All of these styes of DJs introduce new music and artists to millions of potential customers. This versatility has led music labels to recognize the tremendous impact of the DJ and often times; outsource portions of a new artist's marketing budget to well-known DJs and DJ Coalitions in an effort to create a fan base the artist.

The IDJTA has launched a fully interactive website and online community that exceeds 350 members. The association has already begun securing exclusive benefits of true value for its membership including broker discounts on printing, special car rental rates with free upgrades and car rental service for members ages 21-24, corporate air travel with free business class upgrades, priority seating, refundable fares, and no additional charges on name changes and same-day, same city pair standby, plus many other benefits. Insurance brokers are also evaluating the growing membership in order to provide affordable health benefit options within the next six to nine months.

IDJTA serves to unify, educate, and elevate the DJ. The Association mission statement clearly states that it is NOT a "DJ Crew" or DJ Coalition and purposefully will not provide any competition to such entities. It is the intention of the IDJTA to form strategic alliances in an effort to provide its members with innovative outstanding programming and benefits from insurances and education to raised industry standards and creation of economic opportunities. The trade association is operated by the DJs for the DJs. 
The International DJ Trade Association has arrived! It seeks the support of the general public and the involvement of the DJ community. To join and learn more about the IDJTA, visit www.idjta.com
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The International Disc Jockey Trade Association (IDJTA) is an association of DJs, DJ Coalitions, and DJ affiliates from around the world. Formed in 2008, the IDJTA serves as an advocacy group for the DJ industry on a range of public policy and rights issues. The association is especially committed to improving the understanding, respect, and compensation for the role of the DJ in the entertainment industryand being a powerful, unified voice on behalf of DJ's rights.  

 
 

Steelo is the perfect balance of Hip-Hop and r&b. A.Uno and Bobby K. blend pure r&b, slick rhymes and progressive beats to create a sound that is outright undeniable. Lyricist A.Uno brings thought-provoking rhymes and a smooth delivery, captivating audiences in English, Spanish, and Farsi. Bobby K is simply known as "the voice." This singer/songwriter's melodies and harmonies come to life through his charismatic performances and exquisite vocal range. Together, they are dynamic and creating a sound that can only be called Steelo.

The duo's new single, "Make Up My Mind," is a bouncy club track with searing r&b vocals and a party feel. It was released to radio summer of 2008 and was the #2 added record on college radio its first week, second only to NAS.

They released their debut single, "Let It Roll," in June 2007. The smooth, feel-good, summer cruising track is produced by hit-maker Fingazz of Streetlight Music (Lean Like a Cholo, Summer Nights) and the freshman single was dubbed "a sure-fire summer hit" by Wild 96.1 in Riverside, California.

Steelo has opened for Pitbull, Sean Kingston, Rich Boy, Lloyd Banks, Baby Bash, Mobb Deep, Digital Underground and Lil Rob. They have also appeared on the Lowrider Car Show Tour and at a number of Washington State Universities.

In addition to music, Steelo also conducts a student empowerment program, an in-school workshop that encourages students to realize aspirations, strategize a path to success and measure the results. Steelo reflects on their experience in the music industry as an example of achieving both personal and professional goals. They have appeared at many Seattle-area high schools, at the CASHE Conference at Washington State University and at the MEChA Conference at Western Washington University... 
 

MURS FOR PRESIDENT IN 2008 - ENTER TO WIN AN EXCLUSIVE NEW ERA FITTED!  
In this time of political turmoil, what can this country's dedicated citizens expect from our country's leaders -- crippling debt and bailouts? the delaying of debates? distraction and procrastination? what about answers, or change? we're just not sure...  
Amidst all this uncertainty, there's a new candidate starting to gain momentum across the United States. We the people of Warner Brothers Records and SPECTRE Entertainment bring you a new candidate to believe in for 2008.  
MURS FOR PRESIDENT!  
The campaigning has begun folks, BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP! we're looking for a new campaign slogan...and we needed it like, yesterday!!! Make it snappy, make it compelling, make it worthy of a candidate like Murs, but most important of all - MAKE IT.  
Please show your support by emailing us your campaign slogans and ideas. The top 3 entries will receive a New Era fitted suitable for any top campaign strategist to wear.  
Email your entries to
mursforpresident@spectregroup.net by Oct 8th!  
We need a new slogan before we take this campaign on the road! Check below for when the campaign trail hits you!

Check out Murs @ the Democratic National Convention -  
http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhKqO29D4S04ATO2Jc  
on Pitchfork -  
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/download/145743-premiere-murs-ft-snoop-dogg-time-is-now  
 
MURS - ON TOUR: 
Murs 10/07/2008 San Francisco, CA The Independent  
Murs 10/08/2008 Reno, NV Tonic  
Murs 10/09/2008 Eugene, OR WOW Hall  
Murs 10/10/2008 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre  
Murs 10/11/2008 Seattle, WA Nectar  
Murs 10/12/2008 Missoula, MT The Other Side  
Murs 10/14/2008 Sioux Falls, MT Nutty's  
Murs 10/15/2008 Omaha, Ne The Waiting Room  
Murs 10/16/2008 Des Moines, IA Vaudeville Mews  
Murs 10/17/2008 Minneapolis, MN 7th Street Entry  
Murs 10/20/2008 Madison, WI High Noon Saloon  
Murs 10/21/2008 Chicago, Il The Abby  
Murs 10/22/2008 Ann Arbor, MI Blind Page  
Murs 10/23/2008 Columbus, OH The Basement  
Murs 10/24/2008 Cleveland, OH Beachland Ballroom  
Murs 10/25/2008 Pittsburge, PA Shadow Lounge  
Murs 10/28/2008 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club  
Murs 10/29/2008 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom  
Murs 10/31/2008 Philadelphia, PA North Star Bar  
Murs 11/01/2008 Washington DC Rock And Roll Hotel  
Murs 11/02/2008 Baltimore, MD Bedrock  
Murs 11/03/2008 Carrboro, NC Cat's Cradle  
Murs 11/05/2008 Charlotte, NC Casbah@Tremont Music Hall  
Murs 11/06/2008 Columbia, SC New Brookland Tavern  
Murs 11/07/2008 Nashville, TN Mercy Lounge  
Murs 11/08/2008 Atlanta, GA Masquerade-Hall Stage  
Murs 11/10/2008 St.Augustine,FL Cafe 11  
Murs 11/11/2008 Miami, FL Churchill's Pub  
Murs 11/13/2008 Tallahassee, FL Platform 809  
Murs 11/15/2008 Gainesville, FL Common Ground  
Murs 11/17/2008 New Orleans, LA One Eyed Jacks  
Murs 11/18/2008 Austin, TX Emo's  
Murs 11/19/2008 Denton Hailey's, TX  
Murs 11/21/2008 Kansas City, MO The Record Bar  
Murs 11/22/2008 Boulder, CO Fox Theatre  
Murs 12/11/2008 Los Angeles, CA El Ray Theatre  
 
 Iconic rap group Run DMC has been nominated for the Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame and will join the ranks of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, the only Hip-Hop group currently honored in that hall of fame. The rap trio, who ushered in Hip-Hop music in the early 80's, will be inducted into the prominent academy in 2009... 
 
We don't have much time family.. The world needs all of our help so vote on November 4th. Now there's an easy way to learn your status and get registered. Our new one-stop voter registration site, www.VoteForChange.com , lets you do it all: check your registration status, register to vote, request an absentee ballot, and find your early voting site or polling location. 
Take a minute today to check out
www.VoteForChange.com, and encourage your friends and family to do the same. VOTE... 
 
 
Jammin 107.5(KXJM) & Cool Nutz Present The Northwest Breakout Radio Show

CBS Radio's KXJM(Jammin 107.5FM) and Portland Hip-Hop mainstay Cool Nutz  are teaming up to bring Portland's airwaves the Northwest Breakout Radio Show. The NWBS will feature the hottest in Northwest Hip-Hop and Urban radio ready music, and will give artists from the region the opportunity to gain further exposure for their music on one of the regions hottest urban radio stations.

The NWBS will put a spotlight on quality Urban music from the region and will showcase the hottest talent from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Northern California. With the resources of CBS Radio, regional artists can look forward to having a mainstream outlet to expose listeners to quality Urban music from the region in a prime time slot.

The NWBS will feature artist interviews, classic, new, and exclusive music from top flight Northwest artists. The NWBS will also feature the Bar 4 Bar segment of the show, which gives Northwest artists the opportunity to enter into lyrical combat in head to head competition over today's hottest instrumentals, and winners will be given the chance to defend their wins in a week to week competition.

The NWBS will also feature celebrity music reviews of submitted music that will not serve as a voice of hate, but a tool for constructive criticism to help bring regional artists closer to receiving regular airplay with feedback from some of today's hottest Urban artists.

Look for special guest DJ's to feature exclusive mixes from Northwest artists on the show, as well as up to date information on upcoming live performances from Northwest artists, club nights, album release dates, and community affairs and events.

The NWBS will premiere on Friday October 3rd from 9:00-10:00 PM PST and will air every Friday following. You will also be able to listen live online at www.JamminFM.com or AOL Radio under CBS Radio Guide.

All music can be sent to:                                                                                                                                                                                                       Jammin 107.5 c/o The Northwest Breakout Show                                                                                                              2040 SW 1st Ave                                                                                                                                                   
Portland, OR 97201                                                                                                                                                 

All music must be radio edited(clean), mastered, and from a currently released or upcoming album... 
 
Peep out Money B (Digital Underground) with his brand new Old School Show on Sundays at 3pm PST/6pm EST on:  www.swurvradio.com. If you would like to make a request hit up Money B at moneyb@swurvradio.com...  
 
Radio Ruckus WRSU 88.7 FM is an Underground Hip-Hop Show [est. 1995] that airs every sunday nite from 10:30PM-4:30AM & you can listen online at www.NJ.com/wrsu or www.WRSU.org For those of you who manage artists or want to help other artists get airplay Please Send ONLY the Clean Edits {NO N Words & NO Curses} (CD's &/or Vinyl is appreciated) with a tracklisting to: Radio Ruckus Attn: DJ Force P.O. Box 4274, Highland Park, NJ 08904 or WRSU 88.7FM Rutgers University Attn: Jessemon {Urban Music Director} 126 College Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (732)932-8800 Any further info you need then contact A.B. of Zulu Nation at www.myspace.com/RadioRuckusDJs... 
 
 
WE'VE GOT SOME OF THE WORLD'S BEST DJ's! THE RAP ATTACK DJ'S! GET TO KNOW OUR DJ's BY LOGGING ONTO: 
www.MySpace.com/RapAttackLives AND PEEP OUR UPDATED PHOTO PAGE... 
 
Rap Attack takes a "WHAT'S UPPER" look this week with:

Jason-D (RadioBoise.Org): "The playlist returns this week with new heat from DJ K.O.'s "Picture This" and the DJ Muggs & Planet Asia "Pain Language" cds. You can download the show like this: www.djjasond.com/20080924.mp3"... 
 

Chill Will (WCBN-MI): "What's good everybody? It's DJ Chill Will of the University of Michigan's WCBN 88.3fm. Home of the longest running college radio Hip Hop show in the Mid-West and maybe the country. Be sure to tune into the show weekly on 88.3fm in the Ann Arbor/Metro Detroit area. Or at www.wcbn.org Saturday nights from 9pm to 12 midnight est.  
If your in the area you can check me out weekly at Studio 4(Wednesday/Sunday) and this Thursday at the Magic Stick(Detroit), Papi O's(Ypsilanti) on Friday and Hamilton St. Pub in Saginaw. For more dates and information about me, DJ Chill Will go to:
www.myspace.com/djchillwill734"... 
 

Nate Abney (WKDU-Philly): "The fall is official now and the playoffs are approaching and the Phils look like they will make a run. Apologies to Big Ben for taking the beating of a middleweight boxer last Sunday( that what happens when you live on that side of the state). Shouts to my man NYC, who got on the same bill as KRS-ONE, RAKIM, BOBBY BROWN, and KEITH SWEAT. The best part is it all at Madison Square Garden on Oct 2nd. Can I hold a bag or something? Now take off Bobby Brown and Keith Sweat and add Michael Jackson and that is the last concert I'll ever attend. Anyhow keeping it rather metropolitan this week. Talk everyone later"... 
 
 Edgie Kokoski (WUNH-NH): "I'm actually sad to say that I'm writing this from my desk in NH after spending an awesome weekend in Manhattan. I have to shout out industry legends The Double J (Foundation Media/Trilogy Records) and Jessica (Spectre) for showing me a great time out on the town. New York City is always a wild place to spend a few days, and this past weekend was no exception. 
My trip started in predictable fashion with a U.S. Airways trying to jux me. 'That will be $15.00 to check your bag,' the lady at the counter stated blandly. 'Is there an extra fee for my oxygen mask and flotation device?' I replied as I handed over my MasterCard. Lesson #1: Don't fly anywhere that is within driving distance these days. Because the airlines will charge you for taking a leak in the bathroom or reclining your seat. 
I next encountered the geniuses in the air traffic control tower at LaGuardia who kept us on the Tarmac for 60 minutes before my 55 minute flight even began. 'This is the third time this week that LaGuardia has done this to us' said the pilot over the P.A. I appreciate that tidbit Captain. I would have appreciated it more at the gate so that I could have retired to the airport lounge for an extra 60 minutes to swig down a couple of $9 beers while admiring 'Lord of the Rings' chess sets in the Skymall catalog. Lesson #2: no matter how simple the trip seems, it will get screwed up in some manner. 
One of the best things about New York is the subway crazies. The first one that encountered was ironically an aspiring hip hop artist who felt that the best way to promote himself was by shouting his life story loudly to the empty subway tracks that stretched before him. 'I ain't Big. I ain't Pac. I ain't 50. I'm like Big L when he came out, son' he lauded gesturing wildly into the stale, rancid air. After outlining his plan for 'stacking that paper', he proceeded to break down his personal relationship with our lord and savior. '(racial expletive)'s ain't know Jesus. I know Jesus. Jesus took my son. Jesus took my man. So I know Jesus'. I hoped he did know Jesus, as that is who I was silently asking to protect me in case this lunatic moved towards me. Lesson #3: Jesus saves. 
Probably the highlight of the trip was visiting my personal mecca: Giants Stadium. The G-Men won a barn burner in OT that had me comtemplating whether or not I would crap my pants before my heart exploded. Giants Stadium was a fantastic place to spend a day, as it was teeming with my big blue brethern who were surprisingly well behaved and unified. Aside from the lousy food and lackluster team store, the trip was everything I dreamed of. I had to chuckle though as throughout the game they gave away cheesy prizes like free hot dogs. They're charging $7.75 for a beer and $4.50 for bottled water and the best they can give away is a free hot dog? Lesson #4: Nothing in the greater NYC area is free. At least in Vegas they give you a complimentary drink while they rob the sh!t out of you. 
Nothing proved this more than when I encountered a famous recording artist on the streets of Times Square. He's sold more records than most hip hop artists you know. But if you look carefully at the attached photo, you will see that even he is holding a shakedown bag to fleece unsuspecting tourists out of a tip. I gave him a tip: you have to get up pretty early in the morning to squeeze a buck out of me. Unless you are checking my suitcase"... 
 
 
Nesto (WODU-VA): "Ok is anyone else not so sure about this whole government bail out with this banking, and mortgage disaster? All of us will all be the ones paying for this. My question is how the hell did it get to this point? I mean if you are making 50 thousand a year, and buy a house that cost 350000 thousand a year, and have a car payment, and cell phone, and all the other bills most people do; don't you think you are getting in over your head just a little. And these shiesty ass banks and lending companies giving out loans to folks who have no way to afford all of this. I say the blame goes both ways, but people really need to take responsibility for what they do and the choices they make. Enough of the soapbox. 
Wednesday night is the Washington DC round of the RedBull Beat Battle, and the homie J Wheels from Norfolk VA is going to be in the competition. And another Norfolk monsta by the name of Nottz is the headlining producer of the night. Should be a good time, and hopefully I'll hear some sick ass beats from all the competitors. 
Oh yeah, the boy Murs is on his hustle for real. He's got commercials all over MTV, and I just heard a song he did with Snoop. WOW. I never thought I'd hear Snoop on a track with Murs"... 
 
Here is our address for 2008 to send material for review, etc (vinyl & cd's)! Same address, just a new Ste. number:                                                      RapAttackLives.com                                                                                                                                    
4750 Kester Avenue, Ste. 11                                                                                                                      
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403                                                                                                                                                 Attn: Nasty-Nes                                                                                                                                                                    nastynes1@aol.com
 

Attn MySpace heads! If you haven't joined our exclusive RAP ATTACK page on MySpace, log on NOW & join at: http://www.myspace.com/rapattacklives...last 
 

SHOUT OUT TIZIME: Happy Birthday to my vato loco for life, DJ 3rd Rail (WNUR-Chicago) celebrating on Monday, September 29... All my peeps back home in Seattle who made me & my lady (see photo above) feel at home last week: My sister Ann, Keith Tucker, Sheila & Carson Locke, Brett Carlson, Pete Cavinta Jr., Kelly Gonzales, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Ricardo Fraser, Soraya, Wilma, Liza, Mr & Mrs Garcia, Tim Louie, Jody De'Roulet, Jeff Tillman, Desiree & Katrina, Ihab & his family, The EMP Museum, Tai Tung, Taco Time, Uwajimaya & Ivars! See you ALL again very soon. Believe that... (R.I.P.) Paul Newman ("Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid" movie & soundtrack is one of my ALL time favorites!)... 
 

PEACE, LOVE & HIP-HOP UNITY (God Bless & Isa Mahal),

Nasty-Nes

http://www.myspace.com/nastynes

http://www.myspace.com/rapattacklives

(Pinoy Pride4Life / John 3:16)