YEE HAW! GREENSBORO IN DA HOUSE!  Here's DJ Ev. from NC's WUAG figuring out where that gosh darn vinyl goes on which gosh darn turntable!
	WE LOVE THE 80's  He's "The King Of Freestyle" at Salinas' KHDC, yup DJ Kazzeo (left) is cold chillin' with Lisa Lisa (right) best known for "Lost In Emotion," "All Cried Out" & "I Wonder If I Take You Home!"
[[ January 26, 2004  ]]

What's upper! My favorite new TV show this week is hands down, VH-1's "Bands Reunited!" If you're a fan of the 80's music like me, then you'll love this show. The episodes featuring Flock Of Seagulls, Berlin, Romeo Void & Klymaxx are so far the best as they all haven't seen or performed with each other in over 15 years. Magically, VH-1's host, Amir finds every member of these bands & you can see them re-do the magic they once had live on stage! A few months ago, I was approached over the phone asking if I was interested in doing a "Bands Reunited" special with Sir Mix-A-Lot & I said, "YES." Stay tuned... To my Rap Attack Reporters, check your mail for the "Interscope Records Service Sheet." If you want to be on their mailing list, please fill that out & mail it asap in the pre-paid postage envelope enclosed... Last week I also emailed my reporters a similar sheet from SONY. Please fill that out asap & email it to: nathan_sheard@sonymusic.com. Nathan "NaSh" Sheard is officially back at SONY running their College & MixShow Radio Dept. and you can reach him at: Sony Urban Music, 550 Madison Ave., FL 21, New York, NY  10022... Office #: 212. 833. 7379... 2 Way #: nash12@tmail.com... Chris "DJ Kristyles" Westbrooks from WSYC has moved. His new mailing address is: 2224 Kensington Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104... Our new Rap Attack Radio Reporter, Matt "F-Sharp" Feldburg from KSPB wrote me this & I thought I'd share this with you; " Yo Nes whats up homie? hope your doin well. Last weekend I went down to the NAMM show in Anaheim which is the largest audio and musical instrument trade show in the world. I got to test out all the new equipment from each company including Technics CD Turntables, Pioneer DVD DJ-01, Numark DVD DJ, Pioneer CDJ MK2, Stanton Allies mixer and more. I can get some reviews that I've done together for you to post on the site if you like to let other dj's know what they are expecting and what price and what not. Also I was thinkin that as part of Rap Attack we should have an equipment review where we can recieve shit from different companies review it on performance and let other dj's know about it and market it to them. I have a bunch of contacts with marketing directors @ different companies like Technics, Stanton, Vestax, & Numark. I think they would be interested because of the # of the DJ's that are involved with Rap Attack and the significant amount of hits the site gets. I was also at the Technics booth & tried to convince the sales rep to give us like 5 pairs of these CD Turntables so each Rap Attack reporter could use a pair for a week or so and ship it off to another fellow Rap Attack DJ. It sounds a bit complicated but he told me to speak with the Technics marketing director about it. Also its a bummer I didnt have a camera while I was there too cuz I met up with Warren G, DJ Jam, J Rocc, Babu, Roc Raida, and fellow Rap Attack DJ Truly ODd. So I couldnt send any pictures of us at the show oh well. Peace! F Sharp (KSPB-CA).  Email your feedback to F Sharp at: mfelby@aol.com...

This just in from Nesto Acosta reppin' Norfolk, VA's WODU radio:
S E V E N D E A D L Y C I T I E S III
“Enter the 37th Parallel” FEBUARY 28, 2003 (3pm - 11pm)
 

Old Dominion University
Field House Gym
49th and Parker Avenue
NORFOLK, VA
 

Judging by
CROS1 of (FreestyleSession, San Diego, CA)
REVEAL of (Rock Force Crew, San Diego, CA)
DYZEE of (SuperNaturals Crew, Toronto, Canada)

3 on 3 B-boy/B-girl Battle - $1500, Pride, Trophies, and Respect! 16 Maximum Crews

MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING
TEAM BREAKBOY VS TEAM BREAKGIRL
Dyzee (SNC, Toronto)
Vizion1 (HIK, Virginia)
Reveal (R4C, San Diego)
Jester (SNC, Toronto)
Free (COF, Seattle)
VS
Jess Efecks (VV/SNC, Seattle)
Trinity (PK, New York)
ABGurl (PK, New Jersey)
Coty (COF, Seattle)

Performance by CULTURE SHOCK HIP-HOP DANCE TROUP D.C.! Invited Celebrity Guests: VIRGINIA'S own Rocafella artist NICOLE WRAY and
CHAD HUGO THE NEPTUNES!!!
 

Competing Crews: 703, Unique Styles, LOZ, AWR, GFX, HIK, Brickheads,
Problems Kru, CAB Cru, and more.

Friday, FEB. 27, 2004 5-10pm
MC and Beat Battle Pre-lims, Hosted by GODCHILD
@ MGB Building RM 102 (43rd Street @ ODU/Next to Library)
$2 entry

EMCEE BATTLE - 32 MAX CONTESTANTS. $5 Registration Fee

PRODUCER BEAT BOX BATTLE - 8 Will Be Chosen: Work must be screened first!
*Competitors must arrive before 5! Don’t lose your spot!
*ALL Prizes and Details on the site.
*Register w/ DUCE: Brown_Poetry@hotmail.com / (203) 687-1893

Saturday, FEB. 28, 2004
B-BOY/B-GIRL BATTLE

GRAF BLACKBOOK BATTLE
Must write "SEVEN DEADLY CITIES"
Featuring VA Style
-Urban Fashion Show
-Urban Art Showcase
-Skate Vert Ramp Showcase
-Import Car Showcase

On the 1's and 2's - DJ Disko Dave (DMC D.C. finalist, VA) Spinning the best in Breaks & Hip-Hop - DJ Illiterate (San Diego, CA) Breaks, Funk, & 'Ol Skool Hip-Hop.
Admission
$12 / $2 off with Flyer / $7 ODU Student I.D. - $20 VIDEO CAMERA Entry Fee.
 

"In a sense, it's not about breaking barriers. It's about believing there are none. Every year we come together for the love of one thing, culture. It is how we exist, who we are, and this is how we portray ours. We strive for elevation and innovation. Doing something new, but not far fetched from  reality. While the masses go RIGHT, we decide to go LEFT. You'll soon learn, that it’s for the people ... by the people. Join us once more. Discover that it's more than just an event, it's an experience"...

I just got a MP3 from DJ RIP outta Omaha, NE's KBLR. It's the official theme song for the Golden State Warriors by artist Abeeku featuring Bone Crusher "Get It Right" (Warrior Music). This track has the word "HIT" written all over it & keeps that southern bounce flava bangin' from start to finish. Log on to RIP's website at: www.DJRIP.net or email him directly at: dj_rip2000@hotmail.com to get laced exclusively... Phat props goes out to my homie Wayne-Ski over at Elektra who was recently featured dj'ing on BET's "Rap City" with Big Tigger... Congratulations goes out to my dawg reppin' my hometown in da "206," DJ Supa Sam who was recently promoted to MixShow Coordinator at Seattle's KUBE 93 radio. There is a part time mixshow dj slot available so good luck to all the dj's who are applying for that position... San Diego will be representin' in a couple of weeks as HE-U Records releases their debut artist, Ramsey with "Wuts My Name." After hearing this track, E-40 comes to my mind but as you continue to listen to it, you'll soon discover the unique talents of Ramsey as this cat can spit some phat lyrics! Stay tuned for the vinyl coming soon... When it comes to diggin' in the crates & producing some of the phattest new beats, Take One is gettin' up there in the ranks & 2004 is gonna give him even bigger props. His latest venture is his brand new 12", "Pieces From The Puzzle" featuring "Frustrated," "Next (The Remix)" b/w "As I See It" & "L.A.T." (Buttermilk Records). Promo copies are ready to be sent out to the dj's who are truly down to support indy hip-hop at its best. Send your request via email to: BRIAN@BUTTERMILKRECORDS.COM & tell him, RapAttackLives.com sent ya'. If you're in L.A. you can peep out Take One over at Arons Records on Highland the place to be for vinyl junkies lookin' for that hard to find & the latest hip-hop vinyl!... 

The Major League Franchise player Tribeca will be hitting the road in support of his forthcoming "W.A.R" album.The Beca man will be part of the "TRADITIONAL RAP TOUR"  featuring Camp Lo, Grand Agent, Mark Spitz and Tajai. For more info, make sure to log on to: http://www.traditionalrap.com. This tour is hitting the entire nation now and finishing up March 1 in New York City.

HERE ARE THE DATES & VENUES FOR TRIBECA:

Monday January 26 Tuscon, AZ TBD
Tuesday January 27 Phoenix, AZ Mason Jar
Thursday January 29 New Orleans, LA The Howling Wolf
Sunday February 1 Miami, FL Club Exit Super Bowl Bash
Tuesday February 3 Orlando, FL Orlando Social Club
 

SHOUT OUT TIZIME: Bob Keeshan, who created and played the title character on the kids' show ''Captain Kangaroo'' for 36 years. He died Friday at his Vermont home after a long illness. He was 76. (R.I.P.).

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

Nasty-Nes

(Pinoy Pride4Life / John 3:16)