What's upper! Happy 4th Of July (Independence Day)... This years' "2004 BET Awards" was off the hook. Much props as BET gave props to 25 years of Hip-Hop featuring live performances by the Sugarhill Gang, MC Lyte, GrandMaster Melle Mel & Slick Rick reuniting with Doug E. Fresh taking us back with their classics, "La-Di-Da-Di" & "The Show!" You know, it feels like just yesterday when I was on stage introducing to the Seattle crowd for the first time all the above artists I just mentioned. Time flies but those memories will last forever.WOW!!!... Last Thursday night was one of the highlights of my busy week as I attended the SHURE "Vinyl Kombat" DJ battle here at L.A.'s El Rey Theater. Props to my Seatown brother & Rap Attack Mixtape Reporter, DJ DV-One, Christie Z. Pabon & Bill Needlz from Shure for puttin' on one of the tightest dj battles I've ever been to. Big ups to Rhettmatic for doin' a great job as the host.First off, the guest performances were off the hook. Dilated Peoples rocked the crowd, A-Trak did some sampling ish that was totally on some next level turntable ish, Sinista is indeed a true X-ecutioner & Swamp did some ish by rockin' his needle to some Black Sabbath riff. UNBELIEVABLE what I witnessed! The judges were: Mista Sinista, A-Trak, P Trix, DV-One & Bill Needlz. The final 8 were: Dini vs. Etronik, Quix vs. Entec, DJ n/a vs. Virus and Myron vs. Ejay. The L.A. Regional champ went out to DJ Quix & this kat deserved it... Here are the NATIONAL DATES FOR The Shure Inc./Vinyl Kombat DJ Battle & for more information go to: www.vinylkombat.com:
July 11: Fox Theatre, Boulder, CO
July 16: The Parish, Austin, TX
July 18: BB Kings, New York City
July 30: SomArts Cultural Center, San Francisco
Aug 5: The Showbox, Seattle
Aug. 8: Nation, Washington DC
August 19: The Metro, Chicago

The "Immortal Turntable Series" is a monthly series put together by Lord Finesse to bring forth the legendary DJ icons responsible for the evolution of Hip-Hop. With the goal of providing a break from this era of oversaturated commercial music, the DJ’s in this series will be playing a rare set that will highlight their immortal abilities. July 28^th 25^th spotlights Diamond D & The 45 King at NY's Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street in the East Village). Next to Marley Marl, the 45 King is the most prolific producer in Hip-Hop history yet he is known by few outside rap's inner circles. The 45 King (real name: Mark James) started DJ'ing locally in New Jersey in the mid-80's. His ability to make beats from obscure 45 rpm records was the basis for his nickname as "The 45 King." Currently, the 45 King is supposedly working on a solo project, a compilation of rappers over his beats. If there's any justice in the world, the album will blow up and give the 45 King the respect and notoriety he rightly deserves. Diamond D is the emcee who made your favorite rapper today rhyme better and inspired favorite producers. With his early work on projects by Fat Joe, Brand Nubian, Show & A.G and his must have debut album, Diamond D was a link in the chain from the birth of Hip-Hop to the future. Diamond’s style has always been centered around funk loops and floor-shaking percussion. The sound is simple but it reeks of true Hip-Hop then, now and always. Like others, Diamond carries the professionalism including a Grammy and a multi-platinum status. But unlike most, Diamond D is deeply in the streets and carries a credibility with Hip-Hop that few can even get close to. So if you're in the NYC, make sure you peep them out at NY's Joe's Pub on July 28. Stay tuned as Tony Touch will be featured there on August 25th & Peanut Butter Wolf on September 29th. Sponsored by Elemental Magazine, you can get more info on this event by hittin' up Fiona B. at (718) 237-2969 or online at: fiona@thebloomeffect.com... BBE Records is blowin' ish up with the phat new releases by Foreign Exchange, Jazzy Jeff, Pete Rock, Roy Ayers, Siji & Baadasssss (music from & inspired by the film). I know as a fact that the Foreign Exchange "Connected" album is getting a lot of love from our Rap Attack panel. If you need to get laced, give a shout to Eddie B. from BBE at (212) 809-0136 or online at: eddie@bbemusic.com. Peep out BBE's website too at: www.bbemusic.com... ATTN: MIXTAPE DJ'S; If you've got a new mixtape dropping within' the next 2 months & would like to get a freestyle or a drop from Jinx Da Juvy or Ike Dirty, make sure you contact Angie Hunt over at Teflon Musik at (212) 629-5015 or online at: greatbrit5@aol.com. You'll need to provide her with your: DJ name, name of mixtape, deadline of material, which artist you want the drop from and if you have a script with what you want said, you must include that to Angie, aiight?...

Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting, DJ Roslynn from www.thirdfloorradio.com  & www.littleBgirl.com clothing (see photo above). She's playing a big role in promoting the new Black Eyed Peas video "APL Song" & I wanted to feature here in "Nasty News" her thoughts on that, " This video will literally touch the hearts of millions out there. After I first read the amazing treatment that "Debut" producer and "Lumpia" director Patricio Ginelsa wrote, I did everything in my power to make sure that this video was created. Now that it is over I can see that world perceptions will change not only on Filipinos, but to our respected elderly and World War II veterans. I can't give away the story, you have to see it to understand it. First, grab the 5 million sold "Elephunk" album that your mom bought and listen to the "Apl Song"sample from original Folk artists, Asid. APL is one of the most prolific and intelligent writers that has more to say than Mr. Testerote on Saved By the Bell. His story from adoption to international superstar will have an inspirational effect on anyone who has a dream in this world. The Xylophone Films production team from AJ to Christina to Don to Pat worked hard to present a video that will make you pick up the phone and call every person in your family to remind them how much you love them. A sense of family that our community prides itself on. There were so many Filipino All Stars on set you sware there was a sale on dunks or Louis Vutton. (you know I gotta poke fun) =) Can we name drop?

Ok here we go:
Chad Hugo (is he Filipino? Yes he is Mr. Neptunes),
DJ Rhettmatic (Beat Junkie who looks like I am grabbing him in the ass in our picture above),
Dante Basco (stop calling him Rufio because he has done 10 films after that)
Joy Bisco (Port Charles hottie who you can hang a picture of your wall as well as have an intelligent and fun conversation with), Vicky Mercado (talented and hottest producer you will ever meet) MunMun (Lumpia stare in your eyes and make you laugh),
Flipside cast,
Polo Molina (Third Floor Radio artist manager of the year),
Yashua (Burning Star prophet) and more. You have to see it to believe it. There are so many videos on MTV right now that I feel embarrassed at 24 to watch with all the dancing Oscar hopeful video hoes in G strings getting Tipsy. But this is something we can finally play in front of our kids, at the family parties and guaranteed to be on TFC more than the "Ocho Ocho" dance. Fergi, one of 50 most beautiful People shows why she deserves the title, gotta say the stylist did a great job =)  She will have all the kids asking for "traditional filipino skirts" at Forever 21 and all of us actually using our LA Fitness memberships trying to work out our abs. All the Peas make an appearance and allow their humble Apl partner to shine and boy does he deserve it. I hope he runs for president as Will is a great model in the political field that he can work with. I honestly think this is one of the best Peas videos ever made, we all miss the "Head Bobs" "Fallin Up" videos style and wish they made a video to "Que Dices." This video truly captures how BEP will always manage to push the envelope and among all the shadiness of the dictated 4080 music industry can still manage to maintain a powerful message and change the world. Let's take TRL by storm...maybe you will win a date with Vanessa Manilo if it makes it on!" So there it is.

 Listen up cause this Friday, July 9th you can log on to peep the "AP Song" video at: http://www.xylophonefilms.com/bep.html or at: http://www.kidheroes.net/aplsong.htm. Make sure you put your votes in on July 26th & help us make this the #1 music video on MTV's "TRL!" Maraming salamat...

Detroit's own, King Gordy's new joint will be "Fat-Tastic 4" featuring the Fat Killahz (Fat Father, Marvwon & S. Bango) on WEB Entertainment. Here are the latest cities & dates you can catch D-12, King Gordy, Slum Village & Bone Crusher. Note if you want to get King Gordy to do an interview with you if he's in your market & you need tickets to the show, hit up Hahn Solo at (734) 945-5156:                                                                                                                

Mon-Jul-05           Albuquerque        Sunshine Theater

Tue-Jul-06            Denver                   Ogden Theater

Thu-Jul-08            Austin                    Stubbs

Fri-Jul-09              Dallas                    Gypsy Ballroom

Sat-Jul-10             Houston                Arena Theater

Sun-Jul-11            New Orleans        House of Blues

Tue-Jul-13            Boynton Beach, FL             Club Ovation  

Jul-14          Orlando                 House of Blues

Thu-Jul-15            Atlanta                   Earthlink Live

Sat-Jul-17             Myrtle Beach       House of Blues 

Sun-Jul-18            Norfolk                  Norva Theater

Mon-Jul-19           DC                           9:30 Club

Wed-Jul-21          Phil                         Trocodero

Thu-Jul-22            Sayerville, NJ       Starland Ballroom

Fri-Jul-23              NYC                        BB Kings

Sat-Jul-24             Providence           Lupo's

Sun-Jul-25            New Haven           Toads Place

Fri-Jul-30              Pittsburgh            The World

Sat-Jul-31             Cleveland              Agora Theater

Sun-Aug-01          Detroit                   State Theater

Rap Attack takes a "WHAT'S UPPER" look this week with: DJ Skee (Rap Attack Mixtape Reporter) reppin' Los Angeles, Cali. Skee recently resigned from SRC & will be moving onto other new ventures in the Hip-Hop game. Please note his new mailing address effective now: 7250 Melrose Avenue, Ste. 4, Los Angeles, CA. 90046... Karam (CKRK-Toronto); "Happy Canada Day and Independence Day. Honestly, I won't be celebrating. On one hand, I'm very happy I live where I do (there are much worst places in the world). But on the other hand, I'm angered by what my government does, supposedly on my behalf, at home and abroad. Canadians voted another bullshit government into power on Monday. Hopefully it won't last too long. I got a chance to see Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11." If you've been following the links in these emails for the past few years then there isn't any new information in the film. Most of the footage is old news. But I
realise there are a lot of people out there who aren't fortunate enough to know me (just kidding). Tell all your friends to see it anyway, it's a start. If you want to read more on 9/11 check out: http://whatreallyhappened.com and follow the links to all the other sites. The latest prediction I've read: There will be a draft in the US around April 2005. Take it for what's it's worth"... David Muhammad (WSUM-Madison, WI): "Peace and What's Good Radio Fam????? Please forgive the lapse in time, I've been busy teaching this summer so shit has been hectic. First I wanna extend much love to EQ, Scan and Chela who kicked it with me in Newark at the National Hip Hop Political Convention. It was quite an experience and definitely represents the maturing of Hip-Hop culture and needless to say, everybody should be getting involved in some way. I've been gigging frequently at a couple spots throughout WI, but check for me at the end of July in NYC. I'll be spinning at Nightengales and more details will be forthcoming, so definitely show some love. Congratulations to my brother Greg "Ginx" Doby of Regime Records, who scored a good look on the Lloyd Banks album. Ginx produced the cut "Karma" and it's already getting burn so I know he'll be loving the BDS on that one. ***best moment of the week*** Recieving double copies of the remastered version of "Ready To Die"----good lookin out Bad Boy!!! As always big respect to Nasty Nes, Davey D, Bakari Kitwana, Baye Adofo, James Bernard, Jeff Chang, Alma, JJ, Nash, Splif, Justin Boyd, Rob Love-Sam Crespo-Courtney Adams@ Def Jam, Enzo, Chiko, Sean "Dah Millz" Faison, Chunk, Papa D, Jessica, EQ, Kate, Chase, Rebecca, BIG CED, Ray Tamarra, Aaron Mellion, ST, Triple X, Nick Nice, Wally Sparks, Rachel Raimist, Miranda Jane, Greg DL & Josh P @ Groove"... Dan Shores (WHRW-Binghamton, NY): "Thanks for everyone who emailed me back , looks like hotmail is capable of getting a few things right after all . God bless em. The Four Year Anniversary show is in full swing. So far booked for interviews we have Amir (Kon & Amir), Casual (Hiero), Sound Providers (ABB) & Wrekonize (Miami battle champ). Feel free to call up and show us love at (607)777-2137. You can listen to us live at: www.whrwfm.org, Friday 10pm-1am EST. The "Live and Direct Show" will also be hosting mixes and would like to welcome aboard to our show DJ RIQ . RIQ will be a regular guest dj on our show, so please hit him off with vinyl and please add him to your mailing lists.Thank-you . Here's his contact info: DJ RIQ - 3840 East Robinson Road #200, Amherst, NY 14228 , #200... Phone: (716) 578-0097, Email: djriq716@yahoo.com... And here is NJ's own DJ Yoshi's: "Tentative Tour Schedule 2004": 

7/9-11: San Diego, CA

7/15 - 18 - TECH.NITION COOL OUT CONFERENCE - LA

7/24: Chicago, IL

7/29 - 8/1: San Francisco, CA

8/7: Dallas, TX

8/21: Atlanta, GA

10/9: Cleveland, OH

10/23: AC, NJ

11/19 - 22: Honolulu, HI

12/11: Miami, FL

"Rock The Beat Double Vinyl Volume 1" is in your hands by now! Every cut on that disc is da ish so make sure you show love on your wheels this week for Specifics, J-Bully, NSS16 (the exclusive REMIX), Hill-B and Strange Fruit. "Volume 2" is getting ready to be mastered & pressed on vinyl. Stay tuned as we'll announce who's gonna be featured on that next week.

SHOUT OUT TIZIME: Happy B'day this week to former NASTYMIX Records artist, YSL (Whiz Kid & YSL) from NY & my BroNChrist, Butch Johnson outta Seattle! To one of the & if not the greatest actor of all times & from my favorite film, "The Godfather," Marlon Brando (R.I.P.) 1924-2004.

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

Nasty-Nes

(Pinoy Pride4Life / John 3:16)