What's upper?  I'm just getting back from the Bay Area. I had the best time in V-Town, SF & San Jose. One of my boys, Rob Visda who used to intern for me at Crazy Pinoy Promotions in Seattle back in the mid 90's officially cut the cake with his wife Jennifer Calip! It was one of those traditional filipino weddings & I had to wear the formal filipino mens attire called a Barong (filipino style dress shirt)! Congrats to the newlyweds & my lady & I had the best time. Thank you...

Much love & props goes out to our extended fam at Atlantic Records who sponsored our RAP ATTACK CONFERENCE CALL last week! Our guest on the call was NC's own Little Brother. Without a doubt, their album "The Minstrel Show" has got to be one of the best new albums in Hip-Hop to drop in 2005. Phonte, Rapper Big Pooh & 9th Wonder all shared with us how they got into the biz to the rumors on why their video for "Lovin' It" was turned down for video play on BET. These kats deserve all the love & success coming their way. Big ups to Beni B outta ABB & to Atlantics' Sam Crespo, Rick Betemit & Niles Goodwin for lookin' out for my dj's. I also want to welcome to our CONFERENCE CALL PANEL, Jayforce aka Jamah Williams from Atlanta's WRFG. His addition to our panel will be a very positive one & you can reach out to him at (404) 992-3837 or online at: JayforceATL@Gmail.com...

Last week I was so happy to share the news with you that our RAP ATTACK brother, DJ Maxmillion outta New Orleans made it out safely. Here's his latest email to me along with his latest contact info. Please reach out to him:

Peace Nes,
Thanks for the shout.........it's good to know that there are people
out there like you...... I want to give you my current address....Could you please start sending material (vinyl, discs, anything you have) to this address..........Any back stock you have, please send (doubles if possible).............Get at the labels for me or send me all of your Label contacts so i can start hittin' them for product..........In search of equipment right now (tables, mixer, drum machine Digi O02
everything!!!)......If you know anyone who's selling an E-Mu SP1200, let me know.....Thanks to everyone who reached out............Appreciation....

Dj Maxmillion (Konsole Kingz)
4355 J. Cobb Parkway Suite 431
Atlanta, GA. 30339

I don't have a constant landline yet, but you can text message me on my
cell phone 504. 975. 0246....and I'll call you back.........Easy!!
ed max

So there it is. You can also email Maxmillion to wish him the best, etc. at: emaxmillion@hotmail.com... Here's a letter from Michael Moore from "Fahrenheit 911" fame regarding the Hurricane Katrina aftermath. I thought you'd find this very helpful:

There is much to be said and done about the manmade annihilation of New Orleans, caused NOT by a hurricane but by the very specific decisions made by the Bush administration in the past four and a half years. Do not listen to anyone who says we can discuss all this later. No, we can't. Our country is in an immediate state of vulnerability. More hurricanes, wars, and other disasters are on the way, and a lazy bunch of self-satisfied lunatics are still running the show. So, in the next few days, I will write to you about what must be done about Bush and Co. But today I want you to join with me in bypassing the colossally inept and incompetent Bush administration and get help DIRECTLY to the people of the New Orleans area -- right now. A lot of you have written me to ask what you can do. Many don't know who to trust. Many want to do more than write a check. You are right to think that writing checks to relief agencies will not get water and aid to people in the next 48 hours. Checks will be needed later and can be written later. I have a way, though, for each and every one of us to do something today that can affect people's lives TODAY.

For the past few days I've been working with a group that, I guarantee you, will get direct aid to the people who need it most. Cindy Sheehan, the brave woman who dared to challenge Mr. Bush at his summer home, has now sent her Camp Casey from in front of Bush's ranch to the outskirts of New Orleans. The Veterans for Peace have taken all the equipment and staff of volunteers and set up camp in Covington, Louisiana, on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. They are accepting
materials and personally distributing them to those in need. This is where we come in. We need to ship supplies to them immediately. Today they need the following:

Paper plates, paper towels, toilet paper, baby diapers, baby wipes, baby formula, Pedialyte, baby items in general, powder, lotion, handy wipes, sterile gloves, electrolytes, LARGE cans of veggies, school supplies, and anything else to lift people's spirits.You can ship these items by following the instructions on VFPRoadTrips.org [http://www.vfproadtrips.org/]. Or you can deliver them there in person. The roads to Covington are open. Here's how to get there [click here] You can drop them off or you can stay and participate (if you stay, you'll be camping so bring your own tent and gear and mosquito spray).
If you can't ship these items or go there in person, then go to VFPRoadTrips.org [http://www.vfproadtrips.org/] and make an immediate donation through PayPal [http://www.vfproadtrips.org/#donation]. Camp Casey-Covington will have immediate access to this cash and can buy the items themselves from stores that are open in Louisiana (all donations to Veterans for Peace, are tax deductible). Each day I will post up-to-the minute information as to what is needed and the progress Camp Casey is making. Please visit MichaelMoore.com often and do what you can to help.

Many other groups are also doing good work. MoveOn.org has set up a system for people to offer rooms [http://www.hurricanehousing.org/] in their homes to the survivors. There is no time to waste. People are suffering and dying. Each of us can do something. There is no other alternative.

Thank you in advance for your help. Tomorrow, we will take care of the other work we need to do about the ideologically hamstrung incompetents.
Yours,
Michael Moore
Mike@MichaelMoore.com...

Rob Love has exited J Records. He can now be reached online at: rob.love@epix.net...

Interscope Records has re-openned up their College Radio department. RAP ATTACK DJ's are in for a treat as we are officially back in full effect with Interscope. Here's the man to hit up, Rahshiene Taha (see photo above) at: (310) 865-7921 or online at: collegeiga@yahoo.com. Please shout him out & show our new fam love & respect...

Short Dawg reppin' Houston is about to make a lot of noise with his debut release "Cruizin" (Russell Simmons Music Group). Yes, Russel Simmons is back in the music biz dropping what is sure to catch on fiya nationally like everything he's touched in the past! "Cruizing" ships to our RAP ATTACK panel this week...

Remember peepin' out Erick Sermon's "Feel It" featuring Alfonzo Hunter & Sean Paul? If you do than you probably said to yourself that this kat Alfonzo needs to drop his own solo ish! Now get ready for the all new single by Alfonzo Hunter featuring Fabolous with "Don't Stop" (Romeo Entertainment). This track has got a tight hook & I swear, Alfonzo sounds like the next Brian McKnight while Fab makes this joint a hit!...

Yay area's own B-Legit is making his strongest comeback this year with his new sdingle "Guess Who's Back" featuring E-40 (SMC Recordings/Universal)...

ATTENTION all DJs and producers: Scion’s Free Up Your Mix DJ Contest is back, and they’re looking for the hottest DJs & producers in the country....

Categories have expanded!!!! Send us your best entries from the following categories:
Hip Hop (Live): just like last year folks. Live on two turntables and a mixer.
Hip Hop (Multi-tracked/street style): You can use computers and recording equipment to make edits to your mix.
Mash-Up (Live or Multi-tracked): Mix different genres together. Do it live or use your computer and its programs.
Reggae/Dancehall (Live or Multi-Tracked): All reggae. Roots Rock, Dancehall, or both.
Rock/Hip-Hop (Live or Multi-Tracked): Rock and Hip Hop blended together. Make it happen!
Rare Groove (Live or Multi-Tracked): Ain’t it funky. Get to diggin’ and break out those old 45 inches.
Best 2 x 4 Mix/Group Performance (Live or Multi-Tracked): Where the crews at? Let’s see what you can do when you’re all on the decks.
Best Produced Remix (Live or Multi-Tracked): True heads know what the classic Hip Hop joints are. Pick your favorite and send us your own version of it.

Grand prize winner gets $2,000, the opportunity to mix a Scion CD
sampler (distribution of 500,000 copies), and spin at Scion events
nationwide.

Semifinalists will get a variety of recording and DJ equipment from our
proud supporters at Rane/Serato Scratch Live, Pioneer, Mackie/Tapco,
and others!

Don’t sleep. All entries must be postmarked by October 1, 2005.Visit http://www.scion.com/mix   to download the entry form and read more about the prizes, judging, rules & regulations. Big Up to last year’s grand prize winners the Oakland Faders for killing it with their 30-minute live Hip-Hop mixtape. Peep their game on Scion CD Sampler Vol. 13 on the streets soon!
 

YO, SAVE THE DATE NOW! The Urban Network & Out of the Ashes Inc. presents "The Northwest Music Explosion" at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center - 17620 Pacific Highway South -Seattle, Washington - 98188. This event is coming up on a Wednesday September 28th thru Saturday October 1st, 2005. Come out and take part in this tremendous Networking and Marketing Opportunity!

• Learn at the Radio, Retail, Marketing and Distribution seminars
• Showcases for Urban and Gospel Artist/Labels
• Meet top Music Industry Professionals
• Promote your music, products and services to the Urban Community

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact Bill Daniels at (619)-255-6597 or bdaniels@urbannetwork.com.

For more information regarding “The NorthWest Music Explosion”, please contact Arthur Mitchell at (619) 723-9358 or businessdevelopment@urbannetwork.com. RAPATTACKLIVES.COM will be one of the sponsors so I will be in the "206" for this & I hope to see you there...

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:

Mike Nardone (KXLU-L.A.): " You can listen to my shows archived online! There are more shows to check out so you won't be bored. Log on to: www.wecamefrombeyond.com...

DJ Bri-G (Mixtapes-NY): " You must have all your Power Summit registration and information into us by Friday, September 16^th. This is NOT one of those “Soft Deadlines” we always give you. If you have not responded to us by September 16^th, you will NOT have a room at the Our Lucaya Resort. Also, being that all the surrounding hotels have already been booked up by people who think they’re getting into the conference but won’t, you’re not going to find anything outside the resort either!!! If you have not yet registered, please go to www.thepowersummit.info and do so. Also, simply because Friday, September 16^th, is the last day to register, doesn’t mean that everybody should wait till that day. Register ASAP so you don’t run into any problems!!!!! (by problems I mean showing up to the resort thinking you have a room because you went online 2 days before the conference and registered only to find out that you were too late and don’t have one now). I’m serious, register now...

Garbs Infinite (WRUW-OH): "I sent out a CD to a lot of you by an artist name Vincenzo that I produce. If you have not recieved it yet reply back and let me know. If you have, hit me off with a little feedback. Great music coming out currently from all around. If any of the artist that you all are working with want to do some interviews or if you would like to do some giveaways of your product on my show's please reach out and we will make it happen. Now to the list! HOLLA!!! Hit me back at: crazymanwitblade@yahoo.com"...

Edgie Kokoski (WUNH-NH): " It’s certainly been quite a week. Like many of you, I have been absolutely transfixed by the destruction and desperation in the Gulf States. It definitely hit home a little bit this past week for me. As many of you know, during the day I work for a major firearms manufacturer. This past Thursday I got an emergency call from the Louisiana State Police asking me to ship them 2,300 pistol magazines “as fast as I could get them there”. This was followed up by a frantic call from the Louisiana Conservation Officers asking for “200 assault rifles as soon as we could get them there”. Crazy! I found myself getting angry at work when people were bitching about paying $3.29 for a gallon of regular gas. It’s really petty in my opinion to complain about the price of gas when 80,000 people don’t have a house now. Hip Hop certainly played its familiar controversial role in national news as Kanye West deviated from the script during a telethon to state that “George Bush doesn’t care about black people” and further expound on the failures of the Government to respond to the needs of the survivors. Whether you agree with him or not, you have to admit that it takes real balls to say something like that, especially for a person who has a new album in stores. I feel that his remarks will undoubtedly turn off some of the white middle class teeny bopper TRL crowd that has embraced Kanye. So you gotta give the guy props for trading record sales to speak his mind. I guess the other Hip-Hop comments that took me by surprise came from “Murda” Ma$e who appears on the new G Unit collaborative freestyle “300 Shots” dropping “N” bombs and talking about shooting people. Kinda ironic that Hip-Hop’s choir boy has now flipped 180 degrees. I wonder if Nas is still “proud of Ma$e for giving himself to the Lord”. Ha ha ha. And I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that my beloved, yet hapless Giants of New York STEAMROLLED “the dynasty” of New England in an embarrassing 27-3 victory to close the NFL preseason. Giants blue will be flying at the Super Bowl this year, I can feel it!*"...

COMING SOON "Rock The Beat Volume 3" Promo Vinyl & CD

IT'S BACK: EXCLUSIVE NEW RAP ATTACK OFFER:

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Here it is the ALL NEW Blackberry 7100t. 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:  Happy birthday this week to my brotha in Hip-Hop for over 10 years, DJ G-Fresh outta Cincinatti's WAIF celebrating this Thursday on September 15th... Mabuhay to boxing champ & pinoy brotha, Manny Pacquiao on his 6 round KO over Velazquez last Saturday here in Cali!... To my Shaolin Gung-Fu posse in the Yay Area: Ray Lum, Sifu Owen & Maximus Clean (always good habgin' with you), to Jammin' John (great seeing you too. Much love & success on your new ventures in the 415), Renato & Rey Sacramento, Jeff, my NUMERO UNO lady in my life Jen Jen (can't wait till Seattle) & my daughter KristiAnne (you're the best)... Bob Denver aka Gilligan (R.I.P.)...

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

Nasty-Nes

(Pinoy Pride4Life / John 3:16)