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. I'm very excited that the following are scheduled to be in the "H.U.S.T.L.E. 2004" house; Dru Ha (DuckDown), Fiona Bloom (Bloom Effect), Dialog (TPLN.NET), Nathan Sheard (Sony), DJ Yoshi, Guru, Davey-D (KPFA & AOL), DJ Kut (Power 105-NY), Latin Prince (BumSquadDjz.com) & DJ G-Brown to name a few! As part of "H.U.S.T.L.E. 2004," peep out our showcase at Joe's Pub (424 Lafayette Street) as our girl Fiona B. teams up with us showcasing live on stage: Camp Lo, Amanda Diva, Tamar Kali, BrassMunk, Deuce Gangsta, ReHeadphone, Andrea & more. Flo Fader will be on the wheels with hosts NatureBoy & Jim Kelly! In addition to our seminar, 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. Just log on to: www.Hustle2004.com to register (Rap Attack Reporters get in FREE) for daily & weekly updates regarding our panels & showcases. Be there & show your support for what we believe in since day one!...

Last Wednesday, September 15th marked the 11th year anniversary of DJ Kazzeo's show on KHDC in Salinas, CA. (see photo above). I was very dissappointed to hear that for the first time, no artist bothered to call onto his show like years previous. What happened to the love & support to the dj's who break your ish? C'mon labels, we got your backs, how come you didn't lookout for Kazzeo? How many other pure Hip-Hop radio shows are you ignoring too? Here's some words from DJ Kazzeo about that: "What up people? It's your less than favorite madman DJ Kazzeo from 90.9FM KHDC dropping by to spit some venom. For the past month, I have been sending out weekly reminders within my weekly playlists that are distributed to numerous label reps, record promoters, and artists. The purpose of the reminder was to solicit call in's during my 11 year anniversary show which took place on Sept. 15. Now more than a few of you responded that you'd be calling in and that it would be no problem to do so. Because of that, I really felt the show would be special as it should be. In past years, artists such as Diamond, Tha Alkaholiks, Defari, Dilated Peoples, Onyx, Whoridas, Cormega, A.D.O.R., QNC, Afu Ra, Kardinal Offishal, Tribeca, El Da Sensei, King Shameek, and many others have called in for the annual celebration. Despite the weekly reminders though, not one artist / label rep / promoter called in this year. What the hell is that about? Understand that this was not meant to be an ego stroke in any way. I just feel that call in's on this show serve multiple purposes. They show the audience that the show is known and accepted within the industry and give it a unique and interesting appeal. By scheduling the call in's, I feel as though I am really giving the audience a top notch quality Hip Hop show. So having sent out reminders via email and getting multiple responses from various individuals agreeing to call in, I was completely disappointed and disenchanted with many of you as not one single label rep, promoter, artist, or industry related person called in. In my 11 years at KHDC, this was by far the most ignored anniversary show I have presented. I don't claim to be a major player in this industry. Nor do I expect any sort of material compensation for doing what it is that I love. Playing Underground Hip Hop. This occurance has only helped me understand more so as to why so many of you are getting let go by labels. Many of you lack basic skill as to how to keep a good relationship with dj's and this was just a perfect example of that fact. Since 1991, I have been attending various college radio conventions. From Gavins to CMJ's to Rap Sheets to Urban Networks to New Music Seminar's. I've been to all of them. One thing that is often discussed is how build stronger relationships between college dj's and record labels. One of the things that was always present up until a couple years ago was interaction by both sides on various dj's shows. Whether if it was the reps scheduling artist call in's to shows or the reps themselves calling in, it was always there. Notice how I said was? I take great pride in my show, as I know 90 percent of my fellow college dj's do. So when the anniversary show rolls around each year, I feel it should be a special show, one packed with artists call in's and general appreciation from those within the medium and industry. It's just like a show of ackowledgement and appreciation towards the unpaid heroes of Hip Hop. The dj's who make no money from it yet still break their backs lugging equipment to shows in order to expose the next big stars. But once again, we have an example of the industry ignoring one of the vessels in the heart of Hip Hop, the College DJ. Nice job people"...My girl DJ Roslynn (www.ThirdFloorRadio.com) & I have posted an exclusive RapAttackLives.com Music, Messenger & DJ page on MySpace.com. We want just the true & loyal supporters to be on our page so log onto: www.MySpace.com, fill out the form to join (it's FREE), upload your pictures for everyone to see, etc. & then log on to: http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=

3801619&Mytoken=20040917093942 & click "ADD TO FRIENDS. This is a great way to network with our fellow dj's, so join MySpace.com now!... If you haven't heard yet, my AK, Nathan Sheard from SONY is makin' some moves. "Im not gonna miss you, cause I'll still be around. Kinda'. I recently accepted a position as the South East/Carolinas LPM for Sony Urban Music. The change in titles will limit my markets, but will ultimately help me to take one more step in my path to rule the world. In the coming weeks I will be relocating to Charlotte, NC. So those of you in the Carolinas will have the honor of my presence on a regular basis. I want to thank everyone in the college radio community that have made the last few years the time it has been. I really have enjoyed working with all of you. My email, and for now cell phone, will remain the same so dont think twice on hollering at the kid to shoot the shiet, or tell me how wonderful you think I am (though it does go without saying, "Im JustKidding... Ay Dios Mios") Once I have my contact info for NC, I'll pass it on to everyone." Nathan Sheard...

Have you peeped the new Krayzie Bone track produced by Lil Jon yet "Get Chu Twisted" (Ballr Records)? Don't sleep on this. Here's what our panel is saying bout "Get Chu Twisted": Brett Johnson aka OB1 (WUPX-MI): " Another bangin' beat by little jon minus the usual yeah's and okay's and alright's....this beat is real nice with krayzie spitting mad fast for a sure fire club banger. granted it is the usual getting crazy in the club anthem but it works real nice and isn't the exact same as the standard out right now on the radio. should get high on the charts in comercial and college radio, well deserving and very well put together"... Derrick Ewan aka DJ Furious Styles (WVAU-Wash.DC): "This is a tight record makes. Lil Jon kills it again and Krazy kills it lyrickly. Maybe when Jay-Z's s.Carter Records becomes "official" he can bring his fast rapping skills over a Lil Jon beat cause that ish is tight"... DJ Radd1 (WDBM-MI): " The Krayzie Bone track is HOT!!! I've been blazing it and getting a great response!"... Doug Dilly (KXCI-Tucson): " Bone, Bone, Bone, Bone, Bone!!! Cool track...had my head bobbing from the very begining.I can already hear this track all over radio and bumping out of every car that drives through the hood. Krayzie Bone & Lil' Jon....forget about it. Especially with Lil' Jon being the hottest producer right now. Only way this song could be hotter is if Layzie, Bizzy, Flesh and Wish were on it too. R.I.P Eazy E"... Chris Hodkins aka DJ Atropine (KGNU #2-CO): " The delivery of the vocals is still ultra efficient and impressive. Probably not meshing so well at the front of the indy/underground crate, but club wise, if Bone is still hot, they have the dance floor king at this moment to make it work. Nothing but the same synth stabs from Lil' Jon, but you gotta make it simple for your audience when they're crunked lovely at 1 AM. 2.5 outta 5, but probably after 10 listens or 10 drinks, I'll start to get it more. My new email address effective now is: djatropine@comcast.net"... Also makin' a strong underground buzz is Pittsburg's own, Frank White who's new joint "Steel City " (White Cloud) is getting a lot of dj's attention... Rumors are spreadin' like wildfire about Gang Starr breaking up. Well here's the official word out of Guru's mouth as told to DJ Roslynn (ThirdFloorRadio.com): " GangStarr still exists but we are doing separate projects like always. Right now I have started my own label called 7 Grand with my partner and producer for GURU VERSION 7.0 and Jazzmatazz Vol 4 named Solar. Preemo is doing a compilation album now. Tell Nes I will call him to kick it cuz I got mad love for that dude! PEACE!!!!"...  Yours truly being one of the first dj's nationwide to play GrandMaster Flash & The Furious Five on the radio airwaves wants you to know that this pioneering & one of the most influential Hip-Hop group have become the first rap artists to be nominated for inclusion in the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame." Flash (Joseph Saddler), Mellie Mel (Melvin Glover), Cowboy (Keith Wiggins), Kid Creole (Nathaniel Glover), Mr. Ness, (Eddie Morris) and Rahiem (Guy Williams), join fellow Rock Hall nominees U2, Randy Newman and the O'Jays on the ballot. Grandmaster Flash developed many groundbreaking turntable techniques, most notably "cutting," the moving back and forth between tracks precisely on the beat. He also pioneered "back-spinning," manually turning records to repeat snatches of sounds; and "phasing," the manipulation of turntable speeds. The Barbados-born, Bronx-bred pioneer got his start behind the ones and twos at Bronx block parties in the late 1970s. In 1977, Flash began to work with Mellie Mel and company, who together became renowned throughout New York City as Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. They signed with the Enjoy label in 1979 for the single "Superrappin'," and a year later landed on Sugar Hill Records for the release of "Freedom," which reached the Top 20 on the R&B charts. Other
classics from the group include "The Message" and "White Lines (Don't Don't Do It"). Results will be announced in December, with the induction to take place in New York next spring... The first part of 2004 has been exciting for Boise, Idaho's Mad Ro, as songs from their "Unreleased Heat" mixtape series have been picked up by deejays around the country! The rowdy Northwest emcees have been raking in new fans at shows throughout the West Coast, and have been in the studio preparing rigorously for their upcoming album "The Foul Stench Of Something Good" (Noc on Wood). In keeping with their steady performance schedule, the guys are in New York for appearances at the famed End Of The Weak open mic night on Sunday, September 19th and the Wonder Twinz Connex List Magazine Release party on Monday, September 20th. You can peep Mad Ro's new single "Nuts In Your Mouth" on Rap Attack's upcoming "Rock The Beat Volume 2" dropping in a few weeks. Here is the info on scheduled shows for the rest of the month:

 9/19 New York @ Pyramid, for End Of The Weak open mic www.endoftheweak.com
9/20 New York @ Club Downtime, for Wonder Twinz Connex List Party www.wondertwinz.com
9/29 Twin Falls, ID @ Hip Hop Summit (performance TBD)
9/23 Seattle, WA @ Woodshed for Sonny Bonoho's 'Motha Shucka' www.noconwood.com
9/25 Seattle, WA @ Club Countour
9/26 Seattle, WA @ Rainbow

Not too sure if it's official but The Fugees have reportedly reunited after an eight-year hiatus according to group member Wyclef Jean. He said the group, which includes Lauryn Hill and Pras, are on speaking terms. Jean said a new album is quite a ways off, possibly a year and a half. The Fugees' 1996 sophomore album "The Score" sold over 17 million copies and won the group a Grammy for Best Album... 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...

Rap Attack takes a "WHAT'S UPPER" look this week with: Kiz One (WickedKarma.com): " Just wanted to let you know that I will be switching over to a new email addy. please add this email addy "kizone@gmail.com." This email addy "funkdigga@aol.com" will be dead in 1 week. NOTE: Kiz was recently in a car accident & we all wish him a safe & full recovery"... Damian Rodriguez (KGNU-CO): "Hey yo!............aight! Got back from Vegas and had a blast. Great shows, food, girls, clubs, strip clubs, family getting me drunk. Shout outs to DJ Creativity doing his thing on Hot 97 & some hot track selections for the old school mix 12-1pm"... DJ Nesto (WODU-VA): " What's good people? The new semester is well under way. Already had a test and it was only 3 questions. DAMN!!! What's the deal with CMJ? Things sound a little quite so far. Nasty Nes got big plan, but usually by this time people are talking about a lot more shows and stuff. Am I missing something, or is this CMJ looking a little bland? I'm ready for the NYC"...Doug Dilly (KXCI-AZ): " Starting in November myself, Mr Pete and DJ Milkcrate will be taking over television in Tucson. If anybody has any freebies for give-a-ways or what not please hook us up. Also if any artist are rolling through AZ we would definately like to tape an interview. We'll have an official release and all that good stuff for ya soon.The name of our new TV show is "NXT Level" and we will tape our first ep Nov 26th and should be on the air the 2nd week in DEC. I will send out an offical press release very soon but thought we would you'd like to have the first scoop on it"... C-Sharp (WUVT-VA): "Whats good everybody? Hope all is well with each of you.It's a month away, but we're already looking forward to CMJ/H.U.S.T.L.E. 2004 down here.So far its looking like WUVT HipHop will be about 4 or 5 deep for the trip. I had three paying private dj jobs last week. Club on Thursday. Frat function on Friday. Private Club party on Saturday. Please keep those club records coming this way! They're definitely turning
sh!t out down here. We also need new drops for the new semester. However your artists want to do it is lovely. Creativity is appreciated. Let me know if we can make it happen.
drop info:
Dj C.Sharp / WUVT / Ninety Point Seven FM / Virginia Tech
Dj C.Sharp / Tablerok DJs
Son / WUVT / 90.7 fm / Virginia Tech
Taka / WUVT / 90.7fm / Virginia Tech
DJ Soundtrax / WUVT / 90.7fm / Blacksburg

Edgie Kokoski (WUNH-NH): " Federal government, thanks for nothing. Due to Congress' non-effort to renew the Federal Assault Weapons ban of 1994, I've spent the past 2 days at work tearing my hair out as gun nuts are attacking our company like zombies looking for brains in order to get previously restricted firearms items. The good news is: now you can bust a tec-9 or mack 10 just like your favorite rapper! I can only imagine Dame Dash or some other rap mogul trying to capitalize on this by introducing the "Roc-a-Uzi" or some sh*t like that.

I also have to laugh at the federal government for splashing all of these huge new "Anti-Piracy" emblems on album covers/tray cards. You know, because the FBI warning was so effective in keeping us from dubbing VHS movies in the 1980's and early 90's...

Poor Foxy Brown...she was attacked this weekend at a club when some woman ripped Foxy's $250,000 earring right out of her head! Yikes! What a violent way to steal some loot. I guess I better re-think that quarter mil prince albert...

I almost pissed my pants when I learned that they are making a "Scarface" video game. Good news for me, but not for Moms everywhere. Because kids don't get enough negative instruction from "Grant Theft", so they need a game to teach them to rail mountains of coke and use the "F" word 400 + times in less than 3 hours...

My pathetic New York Giants took to the field again this past weekend. The defense is weaker than an O'Douls and the offense couldn't score in Heidi Fleiss' bedroom. Should be a great season. Point to Ponder for the week: How does a blind man know when he is finished wiping his ass?"... Nate Abney (WKDU-PA): "The city was bussing this week because of the Eagles and T.O., they did not dissappoint by smacking up the Giants ofcourse next week we get to smack up the Vikings in front of all of America. The Phils are rolling but it may be too late, and I'm not quite sure what Penn Sate was doing against BC Funny moment of the week had to be at the South Street Diner with my man Kingston Killah and his brother. We saw a pretty looking jawn leaving out, but as she was leaving out she slipped and fell down the steps and fell on her you know what. She piocked herself up and said how embarrassing and kept walking out. Now me never being one to laugh at people had to notice the guys she were with laughing behind her as she was walking out. So of course our table erupted, the guy seatin people is doubled over and the table behind is rolling. Later that night we saw her at a phone booth and any chance of getting her number was ruined when the Killah's brother asked her was she alright. This week at HI city line I had a World Tennis Group with no translators checkin in. I figured hey ebonics might work and for a couple it actually did. And of course I can into a brief argument about who was better between Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe. So until another Philly fan has a fistfight with an opposing player, peace"... Meddafore (MixTape-PA): " My new mix cd is dropping soon, featuring O.C., El Gant, Pitbull, Splitt, Da Hyytaz, Paul Wall & Grit Boys, Royce da 5'9", Wrekonize, F.T., Tribeca, Angelous, Clipse, Bliss of Fire, Saigon, Garcia, Guru, Anonymous, Reef the Lost Cauze and many many others. Sure to piss off some people, but hey - that's life, eh? Check out the interview with Elite on hiphopgame.com. Labels, artists, managers, yall need to get at him for production NOW. http://www.hiphopgame.com/index2.php3?page=elite . Whoaaa, the Alchemist "1st Infantry" album is insane. A true beat wizard / mad scientist, Al lays down one banger after another on the project. One of the most consistent producers in the game, this album is packed with gritty beats that'll flood the streets and shake the underground. Guest appearances from The LOX, Lloyd Banks, Nas, Mobb Deep, MOP, The Game, T.I., Stat Quo, Dilated Peoples, Devin the Dude and MORE!!!!!!! It should be in stores this Tuesday, September 21st. I'm not sure if I'm spelling his name right, I didn't see it on the cd, but K-Swiz from Nu Planet Entertainment is a super star in the making. The cd had 3 joints on it, all dope, but the standout joint for me is "Shoulder Shruggin." DON'T SLEEP, holla at Gello Jones today: gellojones@hotmail.com Rap Attack Lives "H.U.S.T.L.E. 2004" Conference, Oct 13th - 16th - is where you NEED to be at. Hit up the site for more information and registration. www.hustle2004.com. My site has reached way OVER A MILLION HITS, so keep updated on what I got goin on at www.meddafore.com. Be sure to check out the new beat on the front page by Nicolay (Foreign Exchange)"... 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"...

SHOUT OUT TIZIME: Happy Birthday this week to my brother from anotha Polish mutha, Edgie Kokoski (9/21) & to my Seatown brotha from anotha "206" mutha, DJ Scene (9/22)...

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

Nasty-Nes

(Pinoy Pride4Life / John 3:16)