What's upper? Go see the movie "Meet The Fockers!" This is one movie that'll keep you crackin' up & laughing out loud from the beginning to the end of the movie!... I want to welcome Nick Huff from L.A.'s KOXY to our Rap Attack Conference Call panel. Props to Universal Records & Corporate Ken who sponsored our call last week. Our guests included Corey Gunz who's dad, Peter Gunz also surprised us by hopping on our call & battle emcee, Jae Millz dropped some knowledge on us as he's startin' to make a lot of noise... Much love & props to my 2nd fam, the Bum Squad Djz & thanks to J Records (what's upper Rob Love & Judd G.) as they sponsored last weeks' Bum Squad Conference Call with guests Sly Boogy & Swiss Beatz. On that note, 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! Bum Squad announces their first ever BumSquadDjz.com Award nominees for various catagories which will run till the end of February 2005. The award show itself will be announced soon on the location. Log onto their site, register & again peep their message board & vote:

COLLEGE RADIO PROMOTER OF THE YEAR:

1. Corporate Ken Universal

2. Papa D Brick

3. Jessica Weber SPECTRE Music

4. Lee L'Heureux & Double J Foundation Media

5. Nasty-Nes RapAttackLives.com

BEST COLLEGE RADIO DJ:

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

FLORIDA DJ OF THE YEAR: DJ EFN

Suspens Recordings is about to lace our panel with the new Kar-Lethal single "I'm In Da Hood" with "We Got" & "Gangstaz Ride." If you want to get exclusive drops from Kar-Lethal, email Mii Mii all your info (name-station call letters-address-contact #'s, show name, time & day-what you want said, etc) to: miimii@suspensrecording.com...

Have you peeped the new Jennifer Lopez "Get Right" (Epic) single? She is comin' correct in 2005 with a phat new joint that is off the heezy. Her video gets props too but the production on "Get Right" is RIGHT ON!... NC is makin' some big noise as ethemadassassin "Try So Hard" featured on our "Rock The Beat Volume 2" compilation is gettin' major love from our Rap Attack dj's. This kat has got some serious flows that'll grab your attention in a quickness. His production is dope & reps his hometown of NC on a positive tip... Philly's DJ Meddafore is biggin' up the new Lil Mo featuring Miri Ben Ari "Yeah Yeah Yeah" (Round Table/Universal)... Las Vegas is gettin' some Hip-Hop love as DJ Chill Will (WCBN-Ann Arbor, MI) is down with Vegas' own Quadeer featuring Lil Flip "My City" (Triple P) single. Chill Will says, " This is a suprise joint because I have never heard of this cat and I go to Vegas on a regular basis. But when I heard the track I was like damn homie is dope. The beat is fire and his lyrics are dope. To be honest I think he kills Flip on the track. Tell them to get vinyl on this because this is a sure fire hit. I will be blasting this off this weekend on my show" To get laced, email your request online to: dee1son@yahoo.com... Fat Beats is coming on strong with two new phat releases by One Be Lo "Deceptions (Pete Rock Remix) and J-Zone "Greater Later" (Remix featuring Devin the Dude). Hit up our dawg Ethan for copies at (718) 875-8191 or online at: ethan@fatbeats.com... ODB may be gone but never forgotten. Keeping his memory alive is the new joint "Pop Shots" (Sure Shot Recordings) featuring both a DJ Premier & Clinton Sparks mix. Don't sleep on this. For more info, hit up Chris Landry at (917) 861-3350 or online at: clsureshot@tmail.com... Frank White has been payin' his dues over the years & it's startin' to pay off as this Pittsburg native comes clean with his new 12" "We Still Here" (White Cloud). Derrick Ewan from WVAU in Washington, DC says, " I'm feelin' "We Still Here." These lyrics make you realize how far Hip-Hop has come in 25 years. It's amazing with content"... Fat Lip is back! You've seen him in the 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. 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... ...

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:

Nick Huff (KOXY-Los Angeles): " You heard it here first, three regions to look out for in 05:

 California: with Game and possibly Dre dropping albums in the same year it could be the long awaited return of the west coast back in national spot light. Not to mention a long line of hungry mcs set to make mayor noice in 05: The Frontline, Balance, The Team, Sly Boogy, Crooked I, Ya boy, Daz, Keak and The Dope Game, Azeem, Phrophets Of Rage, Blackalicious and Zion I to name a few. Also look out for the king of slang E-40 to make major noise with the king of crunk Lil Jon and last but not least I'm checkin for Ras Kass in 05.

Texas: The mid west is set to blow with Slim Thug, Mike Jones and Camilionaire and company. Also look for Scarface, Devin and Lil Flip to keep making moves.

Florida/Puerto Rico: will continue to bring latin flava into Hip-Hop with the continued rise of Reggaeton. Is TVT going to be to Reggaeton what Atlantic was to Reggae a couple years back? Most anticipated album to drop in 05? Dre, Game, Lauren Hill, The Fugees (Thanks Dave Chappele), Common, BlackStar, Tribe Called Quest (will it ever happen), Maxwell, Busta, 50 Cent, Blackalicious, Jurrasic 5, Goapele, Outkast (maybe next year). Shout out time: Nasty Nes and Rap Attack for adding me to their conf call panel, everyone who held it down at the scratch open house, Candince Clarke, Mr Choc, Arabian Prince(bout to drop some heat in 05), Aaron Eng, Denny Kim and Ty-C. Also got to shout out the Interscope crew, Kevin Black, Chunk, Maricia Magana and Benny Blanco for the hospitality and for throwing a dope ass listening party for Game and his new album The Documentary which is FIYA, big props to Game who came through, spit some heart felt words and put some excitement back into west coast Hip-Hop. I have been listening to the album since I left the event and I can truthfully say that I have yet to skip a track"...

DJ Kristyles (HBN.org): " Here's the latest info on my event coming up February 4-6, 2005:

 1st PENNSYLVANIA URBAN MUSIC CONFERENCE at Crown Plaza Hotel Harrisburg, PA with “Back to Basics”: Hip–Hop 101" Brought to you by: Salaam, Westbrooks & Hill Group. Featuring guest speakers: A & R 's from Jive, Def Jam, Koch, Sirus Radio, Sure Shot Recording, State Property, Dipolomat Records, Seasac, Sony Music, Vacant Lot Records, Universal, Bad Boy Records, Best of the Bloc Entertainment, Original Man Entertainment Group. Workshops and Panels includes: Marketing and Promotions, Management, Copywriting, Publishing and Contracts. "Hip-Hop in Smaller Markets" Listening Session (Music submissions require registration due by January 31, 2005 and are subject to the discretion of conference organizers) For more information call (717) 903-7980 or (717) 773-5578 and check out the Website: www.paumc.50megs.com or email: DJkristyles1@aol.com. Also it's the " 100 Emcee Battle" hosted by: Da Truuf & music provided by DJ Meddafore on Saturday Feburary 5, 2005 @ Crown Plaza Hotel, Harrisburg, PA. Battle starts: 8:00pm-10:30pm. Entry fee- $20(free with conference registration). General Admission- $3. Last man standing receives $500 cash plus free studio time at Legendary studios (Home of the Dip sets) plus two free beats courtesy of Aganee(King of the Beats) sponsored by Six Degreez, BuckWild Promotions and HOT 92. Registration Forms will be available at Sneaker Villa- Harrisburg, Mr. Mikes, Music Man and at Six Degrees. For more info email:  DJKristyles1@aol.com...

DJ Buddhabong (SolOfHipHop.com): "Check out  the photography on my new site at: www.buddhabong.com. I'd like to get your thoughts & feedback at: bong080@aol.com. Peace & thanks"...

Mike Phonograph (WUSB-Long Island): " Lookout for 2 new crews to the game, Kliff & Lo, Hip-Hop duo who has a single, "N.Y. to L.A." featuring West Coast Legend, WC & Trill a trio from Amityville, Long Island, NY with a street joint called "Fire Arms." If ypu want to get laced with the vinyl, email me all your info to: mikephono@yahoo.com...

Jason-D (KHDC #2-CA): " The homeless "Why lie? I need a beer!" sign award goes out to an unnamed promoter this week for this quote... "I know this isn't a Hip-Hop record but add it so I can get a deal with a major label." One industry observer commented on the widespread but rarely talked about financial problems related with the holiday shut down, "These guys sit around in their sweats and wife beaters while listening to old Sir Mix A Lot cds. They order porno pay per view from Thanksgiving to New Years without a thought about who pays for it." The lesson here folks is that we all pay. This issue affects us all in one way or another. Try not to dwell on it and be sure to use hand sanitizer after handling Rock The Beat Vol 3. (FEW DAYS LATER, JASON-D WROTE THIS): " Last week I poked fun at a promoter for asking me to add his record so he could get a deal. I found humor in that since that's really the point of all these charts but no one ever says it. I compared it to the homeless cat that asks for a beer instead of spare change. Why lie he says. The point of this message is that I offended someone I respect deeply with my smart comments. I do realize that many of you (promoters) are scraping to get by on a day to day basis. Doing what you have to do to put food on the table is the grown man shit these cats are talking about. I think being big enough to apologize when you've offended someone is part of it too. So I am sorry for my comments and do wish that you and your project gets all the success it deserves. Please note that I did add the record." (NOTE: I (Nasty-Nes) IS THAT PROMOTER & I STILL LOVE YA' JASON Dsssssssss NUTsssssssssss!!!)...

Nate Abney (WKDU-Philadelphia): " Its playoff time here in the city. McNASTY and company should stomp Moss and Culpepper with or without T.O.

It's a rap. Remember we didn't have Westbrook in the playoffs last year what an addition this year. E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!! Here are some funny moments in past years of playoff failures
1. 1990 Charles Barkley and the Sixers lose to Jordan and the Bulls 4-1 and the season highlights are played to Whitney Houston's "Didn't We Almost Have It All."
2.1987 The Flyers are down 3-1 to Edmonton and one of the news stations shows Flyer highlights with Phil Collins "One More Night" playing in the background. Now that's just wrong man, and the Flyers went on to lose 4-3 in seven.

This week I also got my hands on 15 UNRELEASED Michael Jackson songs. Don't ask me how just know I own it, and for those in Philly who know me, I ain't coming up off it. So anyone trying to meet me in the Holiday Inn parking lot just know security is beefed up for the next two months"...

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SHOUT OUT TIZIME: Happy Birthday this week to DJ Kazzeo (KHDC-CA) on January 19th & to DJ Witness (KPFT-Houston) on January 21!... Martin Luther King (R.I.P.)

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

Nasty-Nes

(Pinoy Pride4Life / John 3:16)