What's upper! Get ready as www.RapAttackLives.com presents "H.U.S.T.L.E. 2004 (Hip-Hop Urban Seminar To Lead & Empower)" this October 13-16th in New York City (the home of Hip-Hop)! This will be our first ever four day event dedicated to College Rap Radio, Internet & now Satellite Hip-Hop Shows & of course Mixtape djs. Stay tuned for more info as we throw down with Live Performances, Showcases, Panel Discussions, Workshops, Photo & Art Exhibits, Product Demos & much, much more TBA. As part of "H.U.S.T.L.E. 2004," Teflon Muzik presents "The Unusual Suspects" exclusive listenning party on Friday, October 15th from 12 noon-2pm at Cuny Barach College Multi-Purpose room (55 Lexington Ave./Park Ave. South). Plus that night at club Shelter, you can peep performances by Teflon's own Jinx Da Juvy, Ike Dirty & Slash! Hit up Angie Hunt online to RSVP so she can get an accurate head count for Friday noons' event at: GreatBrit5@Aol.com. Stay tuned & for more info, log onto: www.Hustle2004.com... Congratulations to DJ I-Emerge from the 5th Platoon capturing the world DMC DJ Champ title last week in London. You will see DJ I-Emerge do what he does best at "H.U.S.T.L.E. 2004!"... Prizmatik is in the process of putting up his own online 24/7 radio station. The name of this station will be known as "Hip Hop FundaMentalz." His goal is to have different djs with different styles broadcasting from all around the world. It is already in the works. Alll it takes is access to some sort of studio where you can do mixes, interviews." I will be allowing syndication from other shows as well There will be monthly dues of $50 at first however. I do want to charge this but I figure it is the only way possible for the station to keep going. I am doing this all myself, straight out of pocket. I would like to build it into a great networking ground, a family. I feel your unique style would be a nice twist, I def need to bless at least 2 djs on the reg from all the predominate locations worldwide. Let me know if your interested, I can hit you with more details. Hit me back with your email regardless, so can stay up to date on my projects if you have not already done so. This station will be rough at first, but I guarantee you I will not quit until it straight up for everyone involved. I am def looking for feedback, so far I am thinking all djs that participate will have their own private login info, where at the appropriate time they can do their show live or send to me pre-recorded. Also, they will have their own page on the site and have the "best of" archived. Much more thoughts in the works, let me know what you think. Thanks again, hope we can work something out," says Priz. For more info call (516) 698-6875, email: prizmatikhiphop@yahoo.com, website: www.prizmatik.com. Please send your info, demos, etc. to: 4940 Merrick Road, #311, Massapequa Park, NY  11762-3803...  Have you been rocking De La Soul since “Plug Tunin?” Starting an Art Official collective in your neighborhood? Are you naming your first born son Maseo? Here’s your chance to show the world your love for the group who have been called one of the most seminal groups in Hip-Hop history. Room Service Productions and Mixtape.com are on the lookout for the most creative De La Soul Mixtape. Do a “Best Of De La Soul”, a “De La Mash-Up”, a “6 Degrees of De La Soul”, just get creative with it and send it in. Entries will be judged on creativity, professionalism, thoroughness, and overall presentation. It doesn’t need a flashy cover, it’s the music that counts. Entries are due by October 1, 2004 All submissions should be sent to: Attn: Back On My Grind Date Mixtape Contest, Room Service Productions, 55 Washington Street, Ste 452, Brooklyn, NY 11201. “Stakes Is High” for this contest - check out what you can win:

1^st Place - Game Cube

2^nd Place - Game Cube games, clothing, and autographed De La Soul vinyl

3^rd Place - clothing, De La Soul vinyl

You can hit up Alma G for more info at (718) 408-1151 or online at: alma@roomserviceinc.net...

 The Game is the latest edition of the G Unit Records and CEO of Black Wall Street. The Game is expected to not only reach platinum status with his gut wrenching truth telling, and clever lyrics, Game has the whole Western region firmly planted on his shoulders. As many are rooting for him to resurrect the West Coast, he is as anticipated as Tupac's "All Eyez On Me Album." This Compton native has been getting a growing buzz with his winning diss to New Jersey native, Joe Budden, "Budden Budden Budden" chanted in the background has amazed even the East Coast veterans, causing a buzz nationwide. Needless to say the "Beef" between The Game and Budden has been recently squashed, it still doesn't erase the fact that The Game's lyrical ability to demolish his competitors is not only an asset that he has, but an ability that can be unleashed given the right time, person and lyrical circumstance. The Game's story is an interesting one indeed. As this former drug dealer, current gang banger has survived 5 shots, a crime riddled neighborhood, personal dramas and woes, he has lived to tell it, and tells it so eloquently in each rap song. The Game was left for dead 5 years ago, no one thought that he'd live to tell his story. Yet he is alive and well, with somewhat of an attitude, but can you blame him? His debut CD which is set to have the radio circuit editing the lyrics to ensure the people get the message- NIGGAS WITTA ATTITUDE pays homage to the original rap legend Eazy E. People are already stating that the Game is the best artist to be expected in the fourth quarter. Shanda Sealy of Platinum Queens, Radio Promoter, reveals, "When Ms. Miller sent this Game snippet, I sent it to the radio DJs and they all came back with a favorable response. 100% total support regardless of coast." Everyone is anticipating that this West Coast native, but bicoast lyricist is able to penetrate every single region, because his style is universal. He is gritty and unapologetic like Eminem, he is passionate like Tupac, he has an attitude like Ice Cube, and has clever lyrical wordplay like Jay Z . What a powerful combination to have, but more importantly what a relief to have some more talent grace the scene. With this dynamic power punch, everyone in the industry is sure to be intent on getting Game. Do you got Game? Go to http://www.thegame.aftermathmusic.com/ to catch up on the latest music news. Experience just a glimpse of his talent by this easy download in no time with this electronic press release. Hear his wonderful wordplay, and Dr. Dre's beautiful beats featuring 50 cent! For more info contact Shemia Miller with BWS & Mktg. Division-Promotions at (912) 336-5392. Peep the website now at: www.theblackwallstreet.com... Congratulations to KREATORS for their 2004 nomination for "Best Hip-Hop by The Boston Music Awards! Please support and vote for KREATORS at: www.nemoboston.com/bma/vote.html...The new "iPod/digital" music mag is out & are looking for Hip-Hop artists to submit their own Top 10 playlist to be printed in their mag! If this is you, hit up my dawg Simon at:    AKrinst@aol.com... To all of those who didn’t make it out to the first show of the Brand Nubian tour in Baltimore, you missed the special guest appearance from Sharkey behind the wheels as Brand Nubian’s DJ, during their entire set. IT WAS CRAZY!!! It was so hot that Sharkey will be on a number of the west coast dates supporting Brand Nubian:
9/13 TBA in San Francisco, CA (Sharkey solo gig, email if ur in san fran and want to know as it becomes confirmed)
9/14 at Independent in San Francisco, CA w/Brand Nubian
9/15 at Knitting Factory in Los Angeles, CA w/Brand Nubian
9/16 at Canes Bar in San Diego, CA w/Brand Nubian
9/17 at Old Brickhouse in Phoenix, AZ w/Brand Nubian
10/1 at Boom Boom at The Blue Room in Washington, DC
10/22 at Boom Boom at The Blue Room in Washington, DC
11/19 at Avalon in New York, NY

My homegirl, DJ Roslynn (see photo above) from www.ThirdFloorRadio.com is droppin' her new "MySpace/ThirdFloor Radio" compilation. To the entire Rap Attack panel, this will be shipping to you next week along with DJ R-Sin outta KUBE 93 Seattle's new mix cd hosted by me!                                                                                             

1 black eyed peas - the apl song
2 deux process - everyday
3 procussions - leave her alone
4 the pharcyde - choices
5 crown city rockers - another day
6 lightheaded - blink of an eye
7 visionaries - if you cant say love
8 trek life- never again
9 burning star- warriors
10 time machine - night lights

For more info, you can hit up DJ Roslynn online at: ros@lbgco.com. You can also catch DJ Roslynn at this years' "H.U.S.T.L.E. 2004" event. She's gonna be reppin' us & I look forward to that fa' sho'...

Rap Attack takes a "WHAT'S UPPER" look this week with: DJ Kazzeo (KHDC-CA): " That's right, it's that time of the year again. Sept. 15th, 2004 will be the 11 year anniversary show on the air at 90.9FM KHDC in Salinas, CA. I am inviting any and all record promoters, label reps, and artists to call in and help make this show as jam packed as possible. I will be recording the show and copies will be available upon reuqest.  The show will take place Wednesday September 15th, 2004 from 6pm - 8pm West Coast / 9pm - 11pm East Coast. Direct line to call into the show is (831)758.5432  I hope to hear from some of you on this night. Now that's wassup!!!"... Wildman Steve (BringTheNoise.com): " Nes, Thank You for the mention of Chuck D's new Count Down Show on AOL. I think this show has potential to make noise and hopefully become syndicated. We have good people behind it with Alex Mejia and Davey D and of course the boss Chuck. I also like your idea of a Hip-Hop Seminar which is well needed. CMJ every year continues to drop the ball on doing a seminar on Hip-Hop. I remember the good ol' days of The New Music Seminar where I first met you. It included Hip-Hop Music and panels. I plan to be there. I hope cats and labels from NY and all over will support. If I can be of help holla and let me know. Once again I thank you as always. "Most Humble One" Nasty Nes"...  Jason Gloss (WOWL-FL): " On the heels of last year's A League Of Our Own, the Phila Flava team is back and ready to deliver Volume 2 in the series. This time they have teamed up with the Vintage Music Group and raised the bar from a mixtape to a nationally distributed compilation album. As with the first release, executive producer Jason Gloss demonstrates that he has a knack for assembling diverse artists (signed & unsigned) that are truly in a league of their own. A League Of Our Own: Volume 2 features an all star cast of emcees and producers from around the country including; Brother Ali, Planet Asia, Styles of Beyond, Supastition, Roosevelt Franklin, Baby Blak, Evidence, Camp Lo, FT, Breez Evahflowin, Pumpkinhead, Dave Ghetto, K-Otix, Storm The Unpredictable, Martin Luther, QN5 All-Stars and much more. Highlights on A League of Our Own: Volume 2 include Brother Ali spilling his guts on the lead single "Fire In The Eye." Supastition continues to amaze while spitting flames on the sure-shot "Adrenaline" and Styles Of Beyond creeps back in the spotlight with the energetic "Style Tip" that's bound to have heads talking for awhile. Collaborations are also in full effect on Volume 2 when underground favorites like Baby Blak teams up with Dilated Peoples' Evidence on "Heat" and Dave Ghetto enlists Breez Evahflowin, Pumpkinhead and Rok One for the soon-to-be classic "Veteran's Day." Other highlights include the QN5 All-Stars providing comic relief on the smash "Commercial Rap," Roosevelt Franklin's "A Thief In The Night" and the westcoast bangers "Ball Til You Fall" by Planet Asia and one of Cali's hottest newcomer, Flii Styles on "Black Elastic Rhythm" alongside one of Okayplayers' own Martin Luther on the hook. Overall, the album proves to be not only one of the hottest releases of the year, but that everyone involved with the project is someone to definitely keep your eye on. Street Date: September 21, 2004"... Reggie Love (WOWL-FL): " You probably have wondered why i haven't sent out a playlist this week.....because of the damage that Hurricane Frances left and the impending damage that Hurricane Ivan might leave, the campus of Florida Atlantic University has shut down all this week, meaning WOWL/FAU-Owl Radio has shut down broadcasting last week. We will be back up and running (God willing) on Tuesday of this week. If you have any questions about tracking or if we have received an package of material, please email me back with any concerns. You can also call me on my cell (914) 659-2065 to see what the status of the station is. From what we are hearing fom the University, classes will reums on Tuesday, thus the station will be back on the air on Tuesday. Until then there will be no charting or reporting on CMJ, Rap Attack, etc. until the station is sopen and I am able to get into the station to do any tracking. thank you for your understanding and I hope to talk yo all of you very soon"... Edgie Kokoski (WUNH-NH): " I'm sure you've all saw the billion replays or heard by now, but here I go. My MTV VMA's wrap-up:

(1) Beyonce is on strike two with that f'd up Blair from Facts of Life weave (the girl is beyond beautiful, doesn't seem like it should be that hard to do her hair, someone needs to get fired).

 (2) I understand Mase wants to promote his album, but I think there's a better time to do it than when Diddy's talking about Citizen Change and how people need to vote.

 (3) Alicia Keys has put managed to yet again put herself levels above all current females in the recording industry.                                                                         

(4) I think MTV should have put more thought into background song selection, Jo Jo's "Get Out" wasn't the best choice to play after the Jay-Z retirement segment.       

(5) Vivica Fox acted a damn fool.

 (6) I think the Kerry daughters got booed, because the crowd was too drunk and thought they were the Bush daughters.                                                              

(7) Pitbull should have received more airtime for his performances.

(8) Terror Squad had the whole world leaning back.

 (9) If I would ever take acid and go to a mormon church service, I have a weird feeling that I would understand Polyphonic Spree a lot better. Glad to see MTV's not letting their payola become too obvious these days.

 (10) MTV should never have an awards show again without a real host. The whole night was off and I couldn't tell if it was MTV, The Source Awards or the Making of Phat Beach 2.

It's that time of year when it reaffirms by belief that there is a God when 5,000 plus female students pour into the sleepy Hamlet of Durham, New Hampshire to party and slut it up for another year. Of course, not all of the girls are good looking, and my college experience was hallmarked by living on dorm floors with heinous and overweight girls (there was one gruesome beast in particular that brought some scrawny dork guy home every weekend. I called her "Jabba The Slut"). But as I am nearing the ripe old age of 25, I can't help but feel like a dirty old man eyeballing these honeys. Just a tip fellas: If you approach a girl on a college campus and the cover of her book says "Math" or "Baby Sitter's Club", it's time to back away and find the nearest cold shower...not that I know from experience.
Spike TV will be airing a new show where a person has to stay within 5 feet of Ol' Dirty Bastard for 5 days to win $25,000. The show is called "Stuck To ODB". I guess they must have passed on the show's original title "Stuck to a grimey gold toothed washed up f*cking lunatic deadbeat dad rapper".

I'm excited to hear that Little Brother is signing to Atlantic. Now we just have to endure that extremely short waiting period that rappers take to release their major label debut. You can head down to the record store to get the new Little Brother album right before you go home to watch the next summer Olympics...

The RNC is popping off in NYC this week. 250,000 white washed liars in the building, and 250,000 unwashed hippies in the street. Now that's a choice I don't want to have to make...

Never having sported facial hair in my life, my buddy bet me $20 that I wouldn't grow a goatee. About a week into it, I'm rocking the seriously 17 year old looking scum-stache and beard. Hey...maybe those "Baby Sitter's Club" chicks won't be scared off after all... Mike Nice (KZSU-CA): Mike's new email address effective now is: DjMikeNice@Comcast.net. Delete all other emails you have on him... Magic Mike (WPYO-FL): " Heyyyyyy, I am back in the game now. We made it through Frances. Just wanted you to know. There are still 1,000,000 households without power. We are trying to get things back to normal now. Thanks for keeping us in your prayers. It has been sucking to live in Florida as of lately. Don’t stop praying because Hurricane Ivan is supposedly on his way coming through Ft Myers and Tampa. I don’t understand man"... DJ Yoshi (MixTape-NJ): " Mark September 8, 2004 in your calendar as a great day. Today proved to be a prime example of music successfully intertwining with sports&game presentation.  Continuing in their quest of an NBA Championship, basketball franchise, the NJ Nets signed DJ Yoshi today as the team's official DJ. This contract comes after an extremely successful 2003/2004 NBA season in which Yoshi played during select regular season games and the playoffs. "Based on the success of having a live DJ at Nets games last season and the organization's goal to enhance the in-arena experience, we are pleased to have Yoshi as a more permanent fixture of the Nets Show," claims a spokesperson for the Nets. DJ Yoshi will step into his first contractual season providing music during: pre-game, quarter breaks and 1/2 time. He will also share the responsibility of providing motivational music, call-and-response-segmenters during timeouts. Furthermore, The Nets Dancers(formerly Power & Motion) will now entertain the fans to mixes which are also produced by Yoshi! When asked to comment about his new position, Yoshi states: "The best part about being a DJ is looking at your audience and seeing smiles or hearing screams. As a DJ, you control the crowd's mood. In an NBA arena, the crowd is the 6th man. They can inspire the players to run faster, play better defense and play harder. I'm glad that I have been chosen to help spark the fans and the team to what will hopefully be our first NBA Championship!"

At the present moment, fifteen dates are set for Yoshi to perform. Coming Soon: DJYoshiInc.Com
Wednesday: 11/3 - Home Opener
11/6
11/20
12/4
12/10
12/14
1/7
1/21
2/11
2/13
2/25
3/5
3/18
4/2
4/14
Additional regular season game dates and playoff dates will be announced in time. To purchase tickets to catch DJ Yoshi in action, visit: www.NJNets.Com"... Kate Livingston (WOZQ-MA): " The time has come to introduce the newest addition to the WOZQ Urban Revolutions legacy! Please welcome Mary ‘M.Dot’ Fuller to the ranks as the new URBAN MUSIC DIRECTOR at WOZQ. Please make sure to add the following info to your mailing lists and priority emails. All matters regarding WOZQ should now be directed to her:

 MARY FULLER

WOZQ -URBAN MUSIC DIRECTOR

CAMPUS CENTER

SMITH COLLEGE

NORTHAMPTON, MA 01063-1000

NEW EMAIL: WOZQURBAN@HOTMAIL.COM

Not that I’m going anywhere, but you all should know that’s it’s been incredible getting to know all of you. Special shouts to Nasty Nes, Jessica, Papa D!, Alma, Double J and Lee, Hoe Joe, Izreal, Splif, Christina Alonzo, Semp, John from IHEG, Rebecca, DJ Addition, the Wonder Twinz and everyone else who has supported me and WOZQ over the years. I’ll be concentrating on payin’ my bills, working Doomsday and getting shit in order for my new position as Associate Editor for Beautiful Decay Magazine. I’m the Hip-Hop Reviews Editor for the print magazine, as well as Hip-Hop Reviews and Features Editor for the online supplement- so please continue to service me at my current address if you’d like to submit your projects for review:

 KATE LIVINGSTON

BEAUTIFUL DECAY MAGAZINE

161 SOUTH ST. #2R

NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060

You all should have my new non-WOZQ related email: kate@doomsdaypromo.com 

I’ll be helping Mary along as she gets situated to her new position and I hope to bring her down to CMJ to meet all of you"... Big Rube (KOOP-Austin): Its been a very long while since you all have been able to hear from me, maybe some didn’t notice :). Whatever the case Rube is back at work in his office ( not much of an office, a tree with shade and a table) at school ironing things out to graduate in May. First semester I'm taking on 15 hrs, somehow I will find a way to survive since its the only option. New York was off the hook, its was a definite growing experience that I needed, and having survived up there with all the craziness and BS I endured as well as tragedy nothing can hold me. I want to personally thank all the people who took time out of their life to mentor me and give me some guidance. MTV and Sony were both a rush and I am humbled by the opportunity, not many kids get my chance that I received and then squeeze as much out of it in a short amount of time. Coming back, I have matured a bit, I am now 21 officially which is scary, (thanks to those who sent me shouts on by B-Day), coming back from NY I has to burry my grandfather. So the reigns have been let loose and its time to get back to work. I want to introduce you all these next coming weeks to a guy who has really stepped up and given the radio show a face lift. His name is Dj Kunal M, in the next coming weeks Ill be trying to have you all meet. You all can email him at kunal@theurbanassault.com. Other than that life is great and I wish you all a great next quarter, lets start up the UA hemi. Can’t you hear it?"... Chela (WXDU-NC): " I just got back last week from a 2 week trip to Nicaragua. I lived there for a few years as a kid so I always love to go back. I went down to celebrate the centennial of San Ramon, a town of approx. 7,000 in the Matagalpa region (North-West) of Nicaragua. I DJ'd three parties while I was there, at "Tequilas Bar" in Matagalpa, an outdoor party in San Ramon, and a large festival in Matagalpa. I worked with DJ Faby and DJ Batman from "Radio Yes" out of Matagalpa and gave their station a lot of Hip-Hop music to put into rotation. Reggaeton and Perreo are HUGE there, esp. artists such as Tego, Voltio, Don Omar, Daddy Yankee & Ivy Queen. I'm totally obsessed now! I got a write up in one of the national newspapers, "La Prensa," here is the link: www.laprensa.com. It makes the most sense if you speak spanish! Big shouts to Luis Eduardo Martinez for making that happen. I went on this trip representing the Durham-San Ramon Sister Communities, which has started a Fair-trade, shade grown organic coffee farm, land conservancy and eco-tourism project that is now in a competition to win 20,000 through the Smithsonian! Please vote at www.sustainabletourismawards.com for Finca Esperanza Verde (project listed #1 under conservation) to make this happen!! One vote is allowed per email address, voting ends on Oct. 31st, and the project with the most votes wins the money. Sorry to bother u with that but it really could make a huge difference! Thank you"... DJ Herk (MixTape-PA): " I will be deejaying at Lincoln University PA.'s October 30th Homecoming featuring, "Jadakiss," "Floetry," "Tok" and "Lil Wayne." There'll be at leat 2500 people in their main gym. The after party will be crazy so promoters get at me at (717) 399-0210 & send giveaways to: 917 South Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603"...

SHOUT OUT TIZIME: Happy Birthday DJ ID (KSXY-CA) on 9/17, G-Fresh (WAIF-OH) on 9/15 & Darin Gloe (THHS) on 9/18... My neighbor Christine (you are a blessing in disguise & thank you), Res from Procussions, Mils from Deux Process, Chris DeWolfe & my dawg Tom the CEO's of MySpace.com, to DJ Ros & to Hovik, CA & Niko (you all are in my prayers)!

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

Nasty-Nes

(Pinoy Pride4Life / John 3:16)