What's upper? I hope my fam out in the east coast are staying indoors & warm from all that snow & below zero temperatures... Ok if you missed seeing me on the big screen or on vhs &/or dvd rentals, you can finally peep yours truly in "Kung Pow! Enter The Fist" (20th Century Fox) making it's national TV debut this Tuesday night, Jan. 25th at 8pm on the FX cable channel!...

It's official, our dawg DJ Splif is now reppin' Def Jam's College Radio Promotions Dept.! Congrats to Splif & here's his latest contact info: Office: (212) 333-1329, Email: DefCollegeRadio@umusic.com, AIM: djsplifwkrb and 2Way: djsplifwkrb@tmail.com... I want to big up my boy, Mad Linx (former Rap Attack Radio Reporter) as the new host for BET's Rap City...

Anthony B will be celebrating the release of his cd "Untouchable" which features his debut single "Lighter (remix)" featuring Wyclef & Bone Crusher. You can peep him live at the following:

THE MARLIN BAR in Miami -Tuesday Jan 25th -1200 Collins Avenue-7PM

THE COMPOUND in Atlanta-Thursday Jan 27th-1008 Brady Avenue-7PM

S.O.B.'s in New York-Tuesday Feb 1-200 Varick Street-7PM

If you're a Rap Attack Reporting DJ's & Bum Squad Reporting DJ's, if you would like to peep out Anthony B live in concert or to meet with him one on one for drops or a radio interview at any one of the events listed above, contact: PAT SHIELDS at (213) 305-5896 or online at: shieldspat@sbcglobal.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! 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

6.      WXDU Chela Durham, NC Duke University

FLORIDA MIXSHOW DJ OF THE YEAR: DJ EFN

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:

Big Rube (KOOP-Austin, TX): "The Urban Assault Show is one of Austin's longest running non-commercial hip-hop radio programs. For over 9 years, a collection of local, and now nationally recognized, hip-hop enthusiasts have take the helm behind KOOP's boards, giving central Texas a truely one of a kind experience. This year the Urban Assault Show has been passed on to a collection of highly motivated individuals who have been and are heavily dedicated to Austin's extraordinary local Hip-Hop scene. Upon this transfer, some problems have developed. Due to a technicality in procedure, KOOP has removed one hour of the Urban Assault's two hour show. The Urban Assault staff was stunned - to say the least - to hear of this decision. However, they have granted us a meeting to
re-discuss this issue and the life of this program. We, as the staff for the Urban Assault, have decided to not just sit around waiting for someone to decide our fate. We know the importance of this show, and we truely understand its accomplished history. From the countless national spotlight features including recent and past interviews with Hip-Hop legends (ie. De La Soul, Talib Kweli), to the spotlight of incredible local talented artists (ie. Bavu, Tee, Element, Mirage, NickNack), to the dedication that goes on behind the scenes in the production phases...the Urban Assault has done its best job to give listeners an unbelieveable - not to mention, unique - experience that you will not be able to find anywhere. We believe the Urban Assault is necessary. It's not a desire or a
meaningless voice, but rather its a movement that defines many of our musical passions. Now it's time that this passion reflects action. We have created an online petition to keep Urban Assault on air Sundays from 6 to 8pm on 91.7FM KOOP. Please sign up and help support the Urban Assault. You can sign the online petition by visiting this address: http://www.petitiononline.com/UA2005/petition.html...

Reggie Love (WOWL-FL): "I have recently signed a contract to do a video show out of Miami, where I'm gonna be on of the hosts, we will be starting
production shortly, so I would like to know if I can get videos of your artists to play on the show, as it will be a countdown oriented show. Please let me know if you can send me videos or direct me to somebody who can help me. Mail your videos to: 777 Glades Road-University Center Room 207D-Boca Raton, FL  33431...

Chela (WXDU-NC): "Chela 4 President" has been reviewed in the February issue of The Source! I still haven't seen the review, but from what I hear it's a good review and Phife Dawg and Immortal Technique get a shout. Also check out AKIR in the Unsigned Hype column in the same issue--it's the Ludacris cover. Good lookin out to Tory and Gotti for making that happen. It's a good way to start out the year. Embedded Reporter dropping soon! I had the opportunity to hear Angela Davis speak at Duke on Monday for MLK Day which was amazing...

DJ Toast (WRPI-NY): "The 16 Year Radio Anniversary Celebration for DJ Toast is scheduled for March 12, 2005! Last year's show made the "Best Of 2004" lists here by many music critics and publications...

DJ Graffiti (Mixtapes-MI): "Aiight ya'll. I'm already slipping! My mind is gone at the moment because I've been out in Detroit for the past week managing an exhibit for Scion at the North American International Auto Show. I'm sure many of you have seen the Scion xB modified by Five Axis with the turntables in the back? Well, if you haven't then you should. We have it set up down at the auto show and it's getting ALL of the attention. You can see an article about it here: http://graffiti-charts.c.topica.com/maac55wabdwwUb3G4Xpb/...

IT'S BACK: EXCLUSIVE NEW RAP ATTACK OFFER: $50 SIDEKICK II - 2WAY DEAL:  I've got the exclusive hook up if you're lookin' to buy a "Sidekick II" 2 way. They normally retail for $300 plus. TMobile is offering our Rap Attack DJ's & affiliates (friends & readers of RapAttackLives.com & business associates) the following special:

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SHOUT OUT TIZIME: F Sharp (thanks for the NAMM hook up)! My sister Ann (great seeing you in the LBC! I love you mucho). To everyone attending this weekends' "Asian American Music Conference" on Saturday, Jan 29th at the Crowne Plaza in San Francisco. For more info on registration & panel info, log onto: www.AsianAmericanMusicConference.com.

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

Nasty-Nes

(Pinoy Pride4Life / John 3:16)