What's upper? Happy 2005 & welcome back to our first new NASTY NEWS column for 2005!... First off I want to welcome the following new Rap Attack Reporters to our exclusive Rap Attack fam. These are the dj's who will add flavor to what we do & break new ish first & set the path to uplift artists & dj's on the come up & putting independent labels on the Hip-Hop map! Here they are so hit these kats up:

RADIO REPORTERS:

CKUT - DJ Static aka Mike Lai (McGill University) 3655 St-Laurent, # 204 Montreal, QC H2X2V6 Canada 514. 849-1879 djstatic92@yahoo.ca

KHQT - DJ SA aka Tony Candeleria 829 Amarantha Ct (San Ysidro) Las Cruces, NM 88007 505. 526-9064 spanishaztec_og@yahoo.com

WBML - DJ Fury aka Devaris Brown (University of Illinois Urbana Champaign) 4 California CT. Urbana, IL 61802 217. 766-1332  2way: 708 2810314@archwireless.net  dpbrown@uiuc.edu

WFTU - PrizMatik (Fivetowns College) 4940 Merrick Road, # 311 Massapequa Park, NY 11762 516. 698-6875 station@hiphopfundamentalz.com

WHUS - DJ Stereotype aka Andy Pitre (University of CT) 1501 Storrs Road Storrs, CT 06269 860. 486-8607 cell: 203. 241-6891 urbandirector@whus.org

WMNF - DJ Lazy (70,000 Watts Community Radio) 13105-A National Dr. Tampa, FL 33617 home: 813. 899-9451 cell: 813. 416-2102 lazy@peripheralrecords.com

WNHU - Shinyo (University of New Haven) 300 Boston Post Road West Haven, CT 06516  203. 934-8888 cell: 774. 249-2150 djshinyownhu@hotmail.com

WRUW - Garbs (Case Western University) 6591 State Road, #3 Parma, OH 44134 216. 538-3499 crazymanwitblade@yahoo.com  www. wruw.org  

WSCB - Mike Swift (Springfield College) 45 Willow Street, Apt 45-210 Springfield, MA 01103 518. 577-6744  mimoocha2424@yahoo.com

WSCR - Lady T L.I.U. Southhampton College 78-48 79th Place Glendale, NY 11385 917. 499-7766 LadyT2782@aol.com

WSKB - Dave Burgess (Westfield State College) 136 West Plain St. Wayland, MA 01778 774. 270-1508 academics508@hotmail.com

WTCC - James Lewis (COMMUNITY) 1 Armory Square Springfield, MA 01105   413. 746-9822 ext. 13 cell: 413. 221-4768 JWooLewis@aol.com

WUML - Jim Tess (UNIVERSITY OF MASS LOWELL) 403 Bridge Street, # 11 Lowell, MA 01850 508. 982-8254 JimTess@Hotmail.com www.JimTess.com

WUSB - Mike "Phonograph" Moore (STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY)Student Union Bldg., Room 229 Stony Brook, NY 11790 631 632-6500 ext. 4 mikephono@yahoo.com

WVFS - Carlos Palacios (FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY) 1550 Proctor Street Tallahassee, FL 32303 727. 385-5964 carloswpalacios@hotmail.com

WZND - Brian "Z" Zisook (ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY) 007 Fell Hall Normal, ILL 61790-4481 847. 373-4013 bjzisoo@ilstu.edu www.wznd.com

INTERNET REPORTERS:

RainyDawg.Org - Marc Matsui (UNIVERSITY of WASH) 21711 NE 81st Street Redmond, WA 98053 206. 322-5160 m1@u.washington.edu www.RainyDawg.Org

TheBassment.com - DJ Spider aka Oliver Nathan 1112 Montana Avenue, # 122 Santa Monica, CA 90403 cell: 310. 922-4138 spider@meantality.com www.TheBassment.com

ThirdFloorRadio.com - DJ Ros aka Roslynn Cobarrubias 837 Cottonwood Way Walnut, CA 91789 951. 743-1340 roslynn@thirdfloorradio.com         www.ThirdFloorRadio.com 

MIXTAPE REPORTERS:

Brian Gaffey aka DJ Bri G RPM Marketing & Promotions 665 Broadway, Ste. 801 New York, NY 10012 203. 886-9555 Brian.Gaffey@therpmgroup.com 2way: bgaffey187@tmail.com

DJ Graffiti aka Martin Smith 2232 South Main Street, # 216 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 734. 747-9692 graffiti@djgraffiti.com www.djgraffiti.com

DJ IceWater aka Rodney Sino-cruz 2425 Channing Way, # 223 Berkely, CA 94704 510. 282-3226 icewater@djicewater.com www.djicewater.com

Jenny Blaze 1153 64 Street 1st Floor Brooklyn, NY 11219 917. 723-1847 jennyblaze@sprintpcs.com

Killatone 2421 Bonneville Drive Orlando, FL 32826 407. 257-3258 321. 297-8347 DjKillatone@yahoo.com www.DjKillatone.com

DJ Rolifingaz 3455 Knox Place, Suite 1G Bronx, NY 10467 718. 496-3676 djrolifingaz@aol.com 2WAY: rolifingaz@tmail.com www.RoliFingaz.com

DJ Technic 2244 Creston, Apt 3C Bronx, NY 10453 917. 567-8464 917. 400-6193 jTechnic@TMail.com www.DTechNic.com

DJ Young Legend 576 East Sanger Street Philadelphia, PA 19120 215. 342-9069 djyounglegend@gmail.com 2WAY: djyounglegend@attwireless.blackberry.net

I will be working more closely this year with the Latin Prince & his Mixshow dj's. Ultimately in the near future I want to bring all of us together, mixshow & college radio dj's together! On that note, the Bum Squad announces their first ever BumSquadDjz.com Award nominees for various catagories. Log onto their site, register & again peep their message board & vote because I'm proud to announce that in their "BEST COLLEGE/COMMUNITY RADIO STATION/DJ" nominees this year goes to (Congratulations & VOTE):

1. KHDC DJ Kazzeo Salinas, CA COMMUNITY RADIO

2. KUSF DJ Raw-B S.F., CA Univ. of S.F.

3. WCBN DJ Chill Will Ann Arbor, MI Univ. of Michigan

4. WNUR DJ 3rd Rail Chicago, IL Northwestern Univ.

5. SolOfHipHop.com Patrick Buddhabong Cal State Fullerton

I am also helping out Urban Network's new Rap Editor, Ranadeb Choudhury aka Jellow from Chrewd Mrktg., in putting together their new Rap Radio Panel. They're conference will be coming up this March 2005 in Palm Springs.Some of our dj's will be picked picked to be a part of "MUSIC MEDIA." Like how BDS detects airplay on Commercial Radio, "MUSIC MEDIA" will do the same for College Radio. This way we can detect if they are playing the records they are charting & it'll help bring more respect for us to the record labels & retail!...

Fat Lip is back! You've seen him in Ludacris' video "Get Back," you remember him from the Pharcyde days & now he is back with "WhaChaGoneDu" featuring Chali 2NA (Delicious Vinyl)! This track is gonna put Fat Lip back on the Hip-Hop map! The b-side is bangin' too with "Joe's Turkey." Make sure you get laced & holla at my boy Ty-C online at: TyCamp2004@aol.com... 2WAY: tyc@tmail.com... (310) 925-2116... Former Terror Squad member, Cuban Link is back with a new album "Chain Reaction" (MOB Records) & ready to drop this March. (peep out this issues "TALES FROM THE TAPEDECK") Cuban Link's first single features Mya on "Sugar Daddy" already gettin' rave reviews early out the box! To get laced holla at Micky online at: Mobrecords4@hotmail.com... Not only was Las Vegas makin' noise on New Years but artist Quadeer who reps the Sin City is doing the same with his debut single featuring Lil Flip "My City" (Triple P). This cut will put Vegas on the Hip-Hop map as our panel is already showing this kat early airplay love. To get laced, email your request online to: dee1son@yahoo.com...

Since our last issue back in Dec 2004, there have been major changes over at Def Jam. Both Sam Crespo & Michael Isreali are out, Jay-Z takes over as Def Jam's new Prez & as of now Theo (formerly with TVT) & our own DJ Splif (formerly of Sony Urban) are now part of the new Def Jam promo staff. Stay tuned for more info...

Last Saturday, January 8th I witnessed history as Jam Master Jay's "Scratch Academy" which debuted in New York, opened up their Los Angeles headquarters inside West L.A.'s Rehab Records! It was like a who's who in the house with L.A.'s Choc (Power 106) on the wheels & a grip of dj's & turntables in the bldg. ready to teach others the art of turntablism! One of the biggest highlights for me being their was reuniting with former NWA member, the Arabian Prince. Him & I go back 20 years to when him & Dre was with the Wrekin' Cru & we (Sir Mix-A-Lot) all flew to London together back in 1985 to perform at London's Hip-Hop Fresh Fest! Just to let you know, Arabian Prince & Egyptian Lover are both comin' out with some new real "Techno Hip-Hop" ish & will be a big part of educationg dj's at L.A.'s "Scratch Academy!" Here's a lil' history on L.A.'s "Scratch Academy":Scratch DJ Academy, the first ever DJ Academy to feature copy written curriculum and hands-on turntable training from celebrity DJ's, is opening its first location outside of New York City.  Scratch DJ Academy – Los Angeles will open its doors to the public on Saturday January 15^th, 2005.  The Los Angeles location’s first semester will feature the same ground breaking curriculum, lesson plans, instructional LP’s, professional teachers and class offerings made famous at the New York City headquarters.  Scratch DJ Academy – LA will be opening inside of the premier record store, Rehab Records, located at 2324 Cotner Street. The classes will feature celebrity DJ’s such as Mr. Choc (Power 106 and Rawkus Records recording artist), Jahi Sundance, DJ Tony Naranjo and others.  Students will be taught on eight DJ set ups featuring sixteen turntables.  Classes will be part lecture and part lab.Scratch DJ Academy- LA’s first semester will run from January 15^th to February 23rd, with classes meeting every Saturday afternoon and Wednesday evening.  There are three skill levels available for enrollment:  DJ 101 (Beginners), DJ 151 (Intermediate Mixing) and DJ 202 (Intermediate Scratching).  Scratch DJ Academy – LA is located at 2324 Cotner Street in West Los Angeles and has a limited number of spots available for the upcoming semester. Private one-on-one lessons with celebrity DJ's are also available during the week and weekend."Scratch's goal is to lower the barrier to entry for those interested in this pop culture phenomenon and art form,” noted Rob Principe, President & CEO, Scratch DJ Academy. “We are proud to be opening a location within Rehab Records which has demonstrated its commitment to the DJ community in California and beyond.” “We plan to educate beginners and professional DJ’s through a curriculum that treats the turntable as an instrument and the DJ as a musician, allowing students of all ages and backgrounds to bring their own creativity to the art form,” added Hapa, Academy Director for the Los Angeles location. In early 2002, Rob Principe, the late Jam Master Jay from Run DMC (Jason Mizell) and Reg E. Gaines (author, Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk) created the Scratch DJ Academy® to educate amateur DJ's and enthusiasts by providing them with the necessary equipment and instruction to learn this popular art form.  For more information, log on to www.scratch.com or contact Candice Clarke (see photo above) at 310-312-6599.

Is tragedy the success formula for Dr. Dre and G Unit? As we know there are plenty of troubled souls that reside on the G Unit's label and clique. Those souls have managed to reveal their pain and captivate an audience of millions, turning them into multi-platinum artists. How is Game any different? Let's face it the Game's Documentary is set to be one of the most revealing pages in G Unit's history book. He was ripped from his mother from an early age, and his life of 17 years in a foster care was certainly no walk in the park, while trying to come to terms with a father that tore his family apart by molesting his sister, fighting the adversities in the streets, surviving a bullet lodged in his heart, after all this Dr. Dre found him in the bowels of Compton, with pen and pad in hand and no way out. ironically enough Dr. Dre's way back home to Compton gave Game his way out. Alas, Game can tell his story of triumph as all the others. Yet the biggest victory ever to accomplish in his life, becomes quickly overshadowed with the untimely death of his sole best friend: Billboard. Almost unable to go on, this bittersweet victory casts a shadow on his ability to ever truly celebrate. Game's story is a story that many would only feel comfortable grazing on the surface, but Game comes face to face with demons that so many Hip Hop artists mask by providing simple shoot em up bang bang "macho lyrics" and never telling the audience where that pain stems from. Game doesn't mask any of his feelings, he is an open book for the world to see, and he exposes the pain that every American family really faces, in fact its an epidemic of pain that happens all across the globe. Shemia Miller of BWS reveals "The Documentary has been coined as a street collector's item, and although it is gritty, Game still only scratches the surface of what he can truly offer, I think everyone will want more, like a volume 2 of some sorts. I know I do." The Game's Documentary comes January 18th, 2005, and already the streets are anticipating this CD to be the one that gives mouth to mouth resuscitation to the WEST. A heavy burden that this artist didn't ask to carry, but he is certainly willing to do what it takes to show the world that West Coast artists are indeed universal. We hope that not only is life given back, but West Coast artists are taken seriously, with Game. Although he didnt ask to be this a martyr ,he exposes himself in order to help save other lost souls. Everyone has a documentary, a life story, Game tells us his, but on January 18th we cant help but look at our own lives rather we want to or not. He doesn't apologize, so why should we? Log on to The Black Wall Street to find out more information about how Game known as Jayceon Taylor started his company and his legacy-The Black Wall Street at: http://www.theblackwallstreet.com/phpBB/index.php for more information on getting Radio & Print Interviews or contact Shemia Miller at (912)657-7397 or log onto Shemia Miller & Associates at:  http://www.shemia.net
The 1st Anniversary of  the "Universal Zulu Nation Seattle Chapter Celebration of Hip Hop Culture" is coming to my hometown of  Seattle, Washington this February 17-20, 2005. This event is a national conference with people attending from all corners of the country to unite, network, and build upon how we can come together to make positive change during these hard times. The event is donations-only admittance and all proceeds will directly benefit hungry and needy victims of the December 26th earthquake/tsunami disaster. The event will consist of a break battle for $1000 prize, dance showcases, turntablist and emcee performances, art installations/galleries, and panel discussions. If you are interested in contributing, performing, and/or sponsorship this event please hit them up online at: 206zulu@gmail.com...

Here is our new address for 2005 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

Rap Attack takes a "WHAT'S UPPER" look this week with:

Angie Hunt (Teflon Muzik): " Happy New Year to each and every one of you struggling back from a hopefully safe and happy holiday. In light of the recent tsunami disaster in Southeast Asia, Teflon Muzik would like to encourage each and every college DJ to make a contribution to one of the agencies collecting for the disaster relief effort. Whether it be the Red Cross or Save the Children or AmeriCares, Teflon Muzik will match the first $5.00 of your contribution sent to a reputable agency. You may have already made a contribution or be thinking about making another one. To have your first $5.00 matched by Teflon Muzik just send your DJ name, call letters and the agency to which you made your contribution to Angie at greatbrit5@aol.com. (you do not have to disclose the total amount of your contribution) & Teflon Muzik will gather up the names, match the first $5.00 of the total number of names and send a check to The Red Cross on your behalf.This disaster may very well fall off the front pages as soon as the Michael Jackson case (or something similarly important) goes to trial. Teflon Muzik ask that you remember that the relief needed is not temporary and that long term efforts are required to help the people of these nations rebuild their lives. The following link is a list of agencies to which you can donate online: http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/m/a/map408/tsunami.htm...

Fiona Bloom (Bloom Effect): " Joe's Pub, The Bloom Effect, CJR Entertainment and  Wildseed Communications to hold "Relief and Recovery!" A Benefit for the Tsunami Victims. In response to the recent Tsunami tragedy Joe's Pub, The Bloom Effect, CJR Entertainment and Wildseed Communications will hold "Relief and Recovery!" a benefit to raise funds for the American Red Cross International Response Fund. The benefit will raise much needed funds for the AMERICAN RED CROSS to provide medication, food, clothing, shelter and more to the Tsunami victims tragically effected by the recent Tsunami disaster. The "Relief & Recovery" event will begin at 11:00 PM on Wednesday January 12, 2005 at Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette Street, NYC, a long established part of the exciting, culturally rich, and happening downtown entertainment district that makes New York City the truly special place it is.Remy Ma, the female voice of the summer’s hottest song, “Lean Back,” and a member of Fat Joe’s Terror Squad, has taken time out of her busy schedule (she is currently working on her debut solo album, ”There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story,” due out in the spring) to host the evenings event. Headlining the performances are M.O.P. "M.O.P is proud to be a part of this very special event," says Laze Elliot," longtime manager of the legendary hip-hop group. "It's the least we can do to show love and support for the victims of this great tragedy." The "Relief and Recovery!" event is open to the public, so feel free to bring along friends and colleagues and let others know about it. Over 350+ people are expected to come out and support what will be a dynamic event for a very necessary cause. A minimum $15 donation is required for general admission. THE GOAL is to raise enough money to increase the number of people that receives necessary assistance, to increase awareness among the community and support the organization that serves them. JOE’S PUB will donate 100% of ticket sales as well as a percentage of bar sales on the evening of Wednesday, January 12, 2005 to the American Red Cross International Response Fund. For more info contact: Candice Jackson, CJR Entertainment (646)479-1649 or via e-mail CandiceJackson@aol.com and Fiona Bloom, The Bloom Effect (917)330-0347 or via e-mail fiona@thebloomeffect.com...

Musiklee Inzane (CKLN-Toronto): " Before the holiday's I said I had some big news, well here it is. After 13 years of college radio the Real Frequency show is moving onto commercial radio. We are moving over to Toronto's only urban station, FLOW 93.5 FM (CFXJ), Mondays11PM - 1AM. They are going on their 4th year in T.O. Nothing changes with the format, it's sill raw Hip Hop, basically it's our college format on commercial radio. So don't stop sending us the heat. It's an opportunity to expose even more people to the music we love.They want to start us the end of January so we only have about 3 weeks left at CKLN. I know we give up some of the freedom's of college but, we're excited to see how much further we can take this...

 Mike "Oz" Osegueda (formerly with KFSR in Fresno, CA): " It's a new year and unfortunately for me, college radio is not going to be a part of it. I've really
felt out of the radio loop for a good part of the last year (many of you might have noticed) and I've decided to put a close on this chapter in my life. Things in the rest of my life are picking up. My job at the newspaper is awesome. I've become a columnist now. Other aspects of my life are picking up and radio really has just taken a backseat. It's been a good run, though. I wouldn't trade the memories for anything, but it's not the right time in my life anymore. So thanks to everyone who was always so helpful to me. Just to name a few: Papa D, Jess, Mick Boogie, Nes, Alma, ID and everyone else. It's been a great learning experience and a lot of fun working with ya'll. I hope the best to everyone in 05 and in the future. I'll still have this email if you want to get at me for any reason. You can always find my work at
www.fresnobee.com/columnists/osegueda. It's not all Hip-Hop related, but I touch on it sometimes. Peace everybody...    

Meddafore (Mixtapes-Philly): " I'd like everyone to know  that Philly's own NAAM Brigade are back in action. They have a new joint "Where You Are" featuring E.Ness & Cassidy. Here's the link for the radio version - http://meddafore.com/NaamBrigade-WhereYouAre-Radio.mp3 . If any mixtape djs need the dirty version, hit me up! Also, if anyone needs the wax - hit up Hilltop Entertainment at: hthmalik@aol.com. Thanks fam! http://www.meddafore.com...  

Carlos Palacio (WVFS-Tallahasse): " It’s on, We’re officially back in work mode after all the holidays. Hopefully everyone had some safe holidays, it’s good to be back. Dirty digits is still constantly being served NBA streets pt. 2, so too much hasn't changed for the new year. We’re now officially down with Nasty Nes and part of the Rapattacklives.com panel. So along with our normal weekly CMJ charts, you’ll also receive our Rapattacklives top 30 and adds. Also we're trying to get a little bit more hi tech, hopefully soon enough we'll finally stop frontin and get a myspace page for the show and do a couple other things to improve networking. Looking foward to building with a lot of new people for the new year and continuing working with those I've worked in the past...       

DJ Graffiti (Mixtapes-Ann Arbor, MI): " Thanks to Nasty Nes for making me a new RapAttack Mixtape reporter, I hope to make you all proud. I'm starting the year off right and releasing 4 new mixtapes. My Top 10 Mixtape Tracks Of The Moment:
1. Warpath - The Setup
2. Capone - Oh No
3. Freeway - Mello
4. Nas ft. AZ - Serious
5. Fat Joe - Safe 2 Say
6. Ghostface & El P - Hide Your Face
7. OneBeLo - Sleepwalking
8. ODB - Pop Shots
9. Game ft. 50 Cent - Envy Me
10. Clipse - Got It
Be Blessed and Be A Blessing.Respect...

 Earthquake (Live365.com): " If you haven’t heard I have a brand new show on http://www.hiphopfundamentalz.com in addition to my live365.com show. Thanks to DJ Prizmatik for letting me get on his great internet station. If you haven’t checked out his site there are lots of great mixshows on there every day. Check all the info below including all the recent playlists...

Brian "Z" Zisook (WZND-Normal, ILL): " I hope everyone enjoyed there holiday/New Years break as much as I was able to. I spent 8 glorious days in the hot sun of the Dominican Republic. I will not go on for fear I will receive hate mail for such announced vacations. However, if you'd like to know some stories on a personal level, hit me up and I will share many a tale. WZND is back in fine fashion with a huge couple of weeks coming up. Below is everything that is going down in the next few weeks that YOU can be apart of. Below that are the charts for our return to air this week. The past four weeks as announced prior to the holidays, our station was on automation and not charting with any magazines. We are back charting with College Music Journal, Insomniac Rap Mag & RapAttackLives for which I am a REPORTER for the 2005 campaign.Whats Goin Down?:
January 15th----- Saturday Night Party Show from 7-10pm CST (listen at www.wznd.com) with special guests Royce Da 5"9. Plus the Radio Premiere of the brand new BENNY CASSETTE produced single feat. Ghostface, Trife & Tara Ellis, Sunshine.

January 22nd----- Saturday Night Party Show from 7-10pm CST (listen at www.wznd.com) with special guests Slum Village & Phat Kat from Barak Records.

January 24th- Street Vibes Show from 10-1am CST (listen at www.wznd.com) with special guest Doujah Raze from Trilogy Records.

February 1st----- The Saturday Night Party OFFICIAL MIXTAPE IS RELEASED....

IF YOU WANT TO SUBMIT A BANGER FOR THE MIXTAPE, WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING SINGLES WITH ADDITIONAL VOCAL DROPS!
Already on the Mixtape: Jeff Jones, Sense-L, King Gordy, Comp, Diszwone, Royce Da 5"9, Doujah Raze, Phat Kat, Mr. Magic, Choppa, RJJ, DTP, Jimmy Brinx, Dutch Jackson, Kyeyote, SB, Jinx Da Juvy, Ghostface, Benny Cassette & Feva!
Drop Info:
- Must Be Under 30 Seconds
- Mention Name of Mixtape: The Saturday Night Party Mixtape
- Mention Name of DJ's: 'Z' & Suave (pronounced Swa-Vaye)
- Questions??? Hit me back!
- SEND IT VIA MP3 192 QUALITY TO brian.zisook@gmail.com...

 Edgie Kokoski (WUNH-NH): " 2004 PREDICTIONS:

 Jan. 2004- Convicted killer and former No Limit star C-Murder releases a new LP from behind bars. Although his last release "Trapped In Crime" drew some acclaimed reviews, critics shy away from commenting on his new opus "F*cked in the Shower".
Feb. 2004- The Source Magazine reaches an all time low as Ray Benzino announces that all Source subscriptions will now be accompanied by a Benzino CD. Or as Benzino puts it "My CDs come with a free subscription. Don't get it twisted. I ship 1 million units a month. Let's see Eminem beat that"
Mar. 2004- The United States military proudly announces the capture of Osama Bin Laden. After intelligence led troops to the cave Osama was hiding in, U.S. forces were able to flush him out by playing the new Bravehearts album on "repeat" at nauseating volumes. "I have to admit" a captured Osama admitted, "that everytime I heard that Lil Jon song I wanted to put the barrel of my AK-47 in my f*cking mouth"
Apr. 2004- Hot off the success of Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, Outkast announce that their next effort would be exclusively produced by Yoko Ono & Marilyn Manson. Filmaker David Lynch has signed on to produce a DVD documenting the historic recording sessions. "It's the only way we could figure out to make our sh*t more weird" noted Andre 3000.
May 2004- Reality TV hits a new low as FOX introduces "Who Wants To Release An Album?". The show ends disappointingly as the final two competitors, Ras Kass and Death Row Records, are at a hopeless stalemate.
June 2004- Hip Hop romantics everywhere are saddened by the announcement that Janet Jackson has cut ties with boy-toy Jermaine Dupri. When asked where the relationship went sour, Dupri lamented "I guess the roofies finally wore off."
July 2004- Jay-Z announces his return to hip hop after his deep dismay at the seemingly endless bootleg remixes of his "Black Album". The straw that breaks the camel's back is a disc by composer Andrew Lloyd Weber that hits the streets entitled "Jay-Z: 'The Baroque Album'"
Aug. 2004- Tired of being ridiculed by his disgustingly rich son, Bam, beloved TV Dad Phil Margera announces that he will be quitting the MTV hit "Viva La Bam". In a panicked move, Bam Margera quickly casts Bonecrusher to replace the portly patriarch.
Sept. 2004- After his last album "The Struggle" fails to draw any major sales, Cappadonna is not only forced out of the music business, but also the cab driving business. Recently, he has been seen on the streets of New York pulling a rickshaw.
Oct. 2004- Dirt McGirt (aka O.D.B.) scores another victory on the comeback trail as he is tapped to star opposite Cuba Gooding Jr. in the sequel "Radio 2: Retard & Retardeder"
Nov. 2004- The G-Unit's seemingly unstoppable reign at the top ends as fans decide to pass on their Thanksgiving themed new album "Beg For Turkey".
Dec. 2004- Bad luck also strikes the Ed-G Unit, as the new Edgie Cent album "Sh*ttin' On The Game" is pulled from stores everywhere after shoppers complain that the album cover is obscene. An unnamed Best Buy employee comments that "somehow the image of a guy with his pants around his ankles copping a squat over a Monopoly board just rubbed consumers the wrong way..."

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SHOUT OUT TIZIME: To all those affected with the Tsunami diaster in Asia my condolences go out to you. Happy Birthday this week to my daughter, KristiAnne Rodriguez  on Jan 13 (I miss & love you very much) & to David Muhammad (WSUM-Madison, WI) on January 14th... My peeps at Interscope & Geffen (Chunk, Maricia Magana & Benny Blanco), Icy Ice (congrats on KDAY! I hope to join you there soon, Lord willing!), Bilal, Arabian Prince, DJ Addition (Dizzy Rascal & Rod Stewart are 1), Kazzeo (thanks for the love & support), Aaron Eng at Universal, Chris Roker, Silky Don, Nick Huff (KOXY-L.A.), DJ Skee & to Candice "Da Fly Pinay" Clarke reppin' Okinawa & the P.I. (thank you so much again mahal)!

 

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

Nasty-Nes

(Pinoy Pride4Life / John 3:16)