What's upper?  HAPPY THANKSGIVING... One of the longest running & independent record store here in L.A. for the last 40 years, Arons Records is closing it's doors. That was my spot to buy vinyl, cd's & dvd's & I'm really sad to see this spot go out of business. Props to my homeboy, Raymond for always lookin' out for me all these years. I've been a loyal customer there & I'm gonna miss that spot...

IMPORTANT TO ALL RAP ATTACK REPORTING DJ's & RECORD LABEL REPS: The last day to report your Top 30 chart for 2005 will be on Wednesday, December 14. We will start back up on Wednesday, January 11, 2006...

ATTENTION DJ's & RECORD LABEL REPS: Gordon Curvey has been hosting Seattle's longest running video show with "Music Inner City." When his first showed aired back in the late 80's, our videos from Sir Mix-A-Lot were the very first videos he aired. Please read the following & if you can help by sending Gordon videos, etc., I'd really appreciate it. PLEASE READ:

Absolulte tragedy. Gordon Curvey suffered a house fire that destroyed everything. Old shows, awards, etc. I just got off the phone with him and let him know that I'm going to give him all my old promo video reels. If people can pull together any videos, equipment, etc., to help Gordon out I know he will greatly appreciate it. This is a very difficult time for him and he is looking for a helping hand. Regardless of any ill feelings people might have towards Gordon, he brings 15 years of Music Inner City to us on a weekly basis. Let's do what we can so that he can provide another 15 years.

In case you have not seen it, the email below is from Gordon regarding the fire as well as his contact info.

Hey everyone. Gordon Curvey here of Music Inner City in Seattle. Yesterday I had a house fire and everything I had was lost. I lost everything. Video equipment, everything. I have to start all over again or jump off a bridge and give up. But as Rev Jackson says I have to "Keep Hope Alive". Some of you do not like to me to well, but any support you can give me would be great. Chris Bennett the owner of KRIZ Radio and The Medium Newspaper bought me a new computer, new dvd player, microphone, mini-dv camera and Ulead Video Editing software for editing my show. Right now I do not have a place to set it up. I am currently at my mom's but I need to have my own place. Which hopefully I will have soon. To all my video reps, please send me all your current videos and any other past videos you can via dvd or mini dv or vhs. Please send them to my current address. I am going to tell the post office to hold my mail and I will go and pick it up everyday until I get a permenent residence. Please send my videos throught the mail instead of Fed Ex or UPS or DHL for now. I need to restock all the videos I can because I lost all my videos and interviews. Now I know how the Katrina and Rina victims feel to not have nothing. Again any support you can give me it will pick me up becuse I am pretty down right now. But with God's blessings I will make it though. Thanks.

Gordon Curvey
Executive Producer
Music Inner City TV
SCAN-TV & Comcast On-Demand TV
3304 Claremont Ave South
Seattle, Wa 98144
206-722-9160 cell also at my mother's 206-324-9647
gcurvey@yahoo.com e-mail

Tommy Boy presents: HIP HOP ESSENTIALS 1979 - 1991... VOLUMES 1 - 4 OF HIP HOP ESSENTIALS 1979 - 1991

To celebrate its upcoming 25th anniversary, in 2006, Tommy Boy is releasing HIP HOP ESSENTIALS 1979 - 1991, a foundational 12 volume CD collection featuring 144 extremely diverse tracks which have contributed to the groundwork of classic Hip Hop music.

HIP HOP ESSENTIALS 1979 - 1991 was expertly compiled by executive producers Tom Silverman (founder and CEO of Tommy Boy) and Stu Fine (founder of Wild Pitch Records). With an introduction to the entire collection by Nelson George, each volume features a set of liner notes from a noted journalist such as Jeff Chang, Dan Charnas, Raquel Cepeda, Bill Adler, Brian Coleman, Toure, Harry Allen or Davey D. The cover art for each volume features a classic image from the collection of Martha Cooper, legendary Hip Hop photographer.

HIP HOP ESSENTIALS 1979 - 1991 encompasses a magical era when party dances were practically made up daily, shouting out your zodiac sign was flavor and Afrika Bambaataa was pushing his message of "peace, love, unity and having fun" to the universe. Some tracks may also re- educate young and old alike to the dangers of cocaine, unprotected sex, racism, skeezer women, tramp men or police brutality. The collection will take you back to a time when Hip Hop was not mainstream and wasn't always easy to find outside of NYC. HIP HOP ESSENTIALS 1979 - 1991 clocks out just before the era of Gangsta Rap explodes and just touches on its beginnings with Schoolly D, Ice-T, N.W.A. and j ust a few others.

Digging into the HIP HOP ESSENTIALS 1979 - 1991 crates could reveal wonderful and oft forgotten secrets for today's industry and commercial artists to discover about true Hip Hop success:

1. There's no biting in Hip Hop.

2. You must have a DJ and sometimes he is leader of your crew!

3. Everything can be turned into Hip Hop if you sample it right.

4. Rap is just one element of the culture not the whole culture!

5. Being experimental and unique is best.

6. Dancers provide good hype and don't have to be strippers.

7. It's OK to have a message, be educational and /or take a stand.

Join us in 2006 to celebrate Tommy Boy's 25th Anniversary and its significant contributions to the history of Hip Hop.

Visit www.HipHopEssentials.net to hear tracks, read liner notes and more!...

The Modill f/ Dave of DeLa Soul "Vacant Rhymes" b/w "Nightly" (Ev Productions) has shipped & should be on your turntables now! Peep the vinyl. Dan Shores from NY's WHRW is already bangin' this cut out the box. For more on gettin' laced, hit up Copperpot at (847) 492-1654 or online at: chester@copperpot.cc...

"WHAT IT DO?" The Bay area has got some ish that'll keep the West coast on the national Hip-Hop map. Be on the lookout for artist Nump! I just peeped out his new album "The Nump Yard" (Bay Luv Records) featuring E-40 & The Federation, The D.B.'z, Cleezi & Vital, Kahli, Mugzi & Droop-E! Nump keeps his ish to the true west coast Hip-Hop sound. I gotta give love to Nump! He's one pinoy from the Yay that's about to put his ish on the map. For more info, hit up Nump online at: numpfomaniacks@thenumpyard.com...

Ok I just got the long awaited Ice Cube vinyl in my mail! Both sides are phat & I'm still a die hard Cube fan. Both Snoop Dogg & WC are featured & it is TIGHT! Peep it! "Chrome & Paint"...

Busta Rhymes "Touch It" (AM / Interscope) is da ish. Produced by Swizz Beats, this is gonna be another huge record for Busta. Don't sleep on this...

If you are into Neo Soul than you've got to peep out the debut single from artist D'Nell "Lace" (BBE). I don't know much at all about this new artist but her music speaks for itself. She's got great vocals & musically, it's a nice laid back soulful beat that I think every true dj will groove their needles to...

The long awaited A-Alikes joints are finally bout to drop in a couple weeks on Nervous Records.  The A side features: "What's Your Politic?," produced by DR Period and the B side features, "They Wanna Murder Me," produced by Madsol. Their album "I Eat U Eat" drops next Spring...

Comin' outta Kentucky, get ready for artist Slaughterhouse with his debut 12", "Yaw Don't Know" b/w "That's Gonna Be A Problem" (Slaughterhouse Records). You heard about it first right here at the Rap Attack! Stay tuned...

MIXTAPE.COM - UNDERGROUND HIP-HOP COMPILATION VOLUME 3 - HOSTED BY: Q-UNIQUE OF UNCLE HOWIE RECORDS

Is now accepting submissions for Volume 3 of the Mixtape.com Underground Hip-Hop compilation CD. Deadline is December 1st or Until CD is filled. We will have room for 18 tracks. The cost per track to be placed on the CD is $200.

This includes The Following

*Song Placed on CD

*Song Title, Artist Name, Production Credit, Record Label Name, & Website, placed on the back cover of the CD

*45 Second snippet of the song to be streamed on Mixtape.com

*Street Promotion of the CD & Online Promotion of the CD

*3,000 CDs will be pressed and will be given out with all orders placed on Mixtape.com

*Each artist on the CD will get 100 personal copies to give out themselves.

This CD will be serviced to all the RapAttackLives.com reporters/DJ's who rep College Rap Radio, Internet & Satellite Hip-Hop shows & exclusive MixTape DJs

Email tracks to hiphopizculture@aol.com
We have to approve your track before we accept your payment.
Payments and tracks and tracks are due by December 1st. 2005
Payments are accepted through paypal.com or money order.

THE CD WILL FEATURE ON MIXTAPE.COM JANUARY-MARCH 2006.
THE CD WILL ALSO BE GIVEN AWAY WITH ALL ORDERS PLACED ON MIXTAPE.COM

If you are curious who was on volume 2.....below is the link to see the CD and hear samples....you can even order a free copy, just pay the shipping.

http://www.mixtape.com/mixtape_comp2.htm  

MAKE SURE YOU PICK UP Q-UNIQUE "VENGEANCE IS MINE" IN STORES NOW
Q-Unique's "Vengenance Is Mine" Solo Album:
Critically acclaimed solo debut of former Arsonists front man on Uncle Howie Records. Q built more than a name for himself, he created earned a reputation as one of the most creative and innovative performers/MCs to ever touch the mic. On this impressive debut album, he comes off real aggressive rhyming about everything from child abuse to world politics. Q-Unique is ready to set it! "Vengeance Is Mine" features guest appearances by Ill Bill, Goretex and DJ Eclipse (Non Phixion), Necro, E-Dot and Swel 79. Behind the boards Q-Unique himself provides outstanding production along with beats by Necro, Ju Ju (of The Beatnuts), Context, S. Groove (i3) and Phase 2

www.q-unique.com  

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

Shinyo (WNHU-CT): "What up y'all? Immortal Technique came to New Haven last week to give a bright spot to a week otherwise marked by annoyance that is registering for classes at UNH. Rocking right until the weeknight curfew in the Elm, Tech had the crowd by the neck. Sharing the stage with him were Akir, Heltah Skeltah (!), C Rayz with 4th Pyramid, Diabolic and Poison Pen. Everybody tore it up. I've never witnessed such a solid lineup from front to back. The highlight had to be seeing Ruck and Rock tear it up on stage. Rock's voice over the PA is just incredible and I'm glad I got to experience it. Onto whatcha really want"...
 

Jason-D (RadioBoise.Org): "Winter is on it's way here in the Pacific NorthWest. It's getting down to the 20's at night. It's a cold, cold world... Catching up on new music this week and had a chance to check out the Get Rich or Die Trying cd. I didn't see the movie but would be curious to hear what you thought. Anyway, I was expecting a lot of Game disses and more beef. I was surprised to not hear a single comment about The Game and Window Shopper had all the names pulled out - and yes this was the dirty version. What's the world coming to when Fiddy ain't mad? Overall I really liked the cd. Lots of MOP and Mobb Deep on there too. I finally got around to creating a myspace account (see phot & caption above). I know this is like years after you did. I was happy to see all of you on there. BUT...I thought email was bad. I can't believe how much crappy music people are throwing at me on there. I almost regret joining. I have to admit it was fun to browse for "swingers" within 10 miles of my house. Hilarious. You get 10 miles out of my neighborhood and you just might hit a trailer park"...

Nate Abney (WKDU-PA): " Well its another week in the life of ya boy and let me just say Donovan Mcnabb had one too many before the Dallas game, I don't know where he was in the 4th quarter but it definitely wasn't at the Linc. The Sixers are starting to look like a team I might want to watch. and Psu finishes their BCS business this week. Two things I've noticed, 1. The ILL single is dope, and so is the Pharell song. 2. Why do people withhold information from you when you already know what's going on with them and they should come out and tell you so everyone can just get on with their lives(i.e. T.O, this jawn I know, George Bush,lying ass hotel guests).  Well some things will remain unchanged and experience is definitely a good teacher and also a good reason for people to try the same get over tactics again and again. E-soundbites is still rockin the airwaves hit us always at www.wkdu.org on wed 9pm-12am. Until next week. RIP EDDIE GUERRERO"...
 

EQUAKE (LIVE365.COM): " I am shocked like the rest of the Wrestling Community on the death of Eddie Guerrero. He will be missed"...

Raw-B (KUSF-CA): "What up Peoples!? I recently started helping out these folks who've created a new way to listen to music. It's basically your personal jukebox that's connected to a network. Think Myspace meets Itunes...yet completely unique...if that makes sense. Although they're still in their infancy stages, Chuck D's Rap Station label and Duck Down Records have signed on to contribute content to the network. This is an EXCELLENT way for you and your label to spread your music free of charge and completely legal. One of the advantages of using this format is that you get detailed feedback from the listener i.e. what songs they like, how many times they listen, their location, and many more demographic data. Anyway...the best way to get a grasp about what I'm babbling about is to download the player and check it out for yourself. If you or your label is interested in submitting content to this exclusive network then feel free to hit me back. Thanks for your time. Here are the links:
To download the player and start listening to new tunes, you'll need to
register for the music service. Click this link:
http://www.tastyaudio.com/register/92ade93e1fb8
We look forward to your feedback as we roll out this new way to connect
with independent music. Your comments are extremely useful for us to
incorporate new ideas into future versions of the product"...
 

Meddafore (Mixtape / Philly): "My Birthday Bash is set to take place on December 17th, DOIN IT BIG! Any labels or companies looking to get involved with sponsorship or anything else related to the event, hit me up asap at Meddafore@aol.com. This will be the one to remember!"...

DJ EFN (Mixtape / Miami): " !! DJ EFN MEETS AMERICA ONLINE !! THE MIXTAPES STATION IS ON AOL RADIO at: http://music.aol.com/artist/main.adp?artistid=704869  

WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE STATION?

"Mixtapes" - It can be found under the Hip-Hop category on the AOL Radio player.

HOW DO I LISTEN TO THE STATION?

AOL Members click here:

http://radaol-prod-webrr.streamops.aol.com/radio/radioclient/common/html/

OpenRadio.html?overrideflavor=usbb&stationid=6983

If you're NOT an AOL member, click here:

http://nsradio.netscape.com/radio/radioclient/radioweb/html/

PlayRadioNow.html?channel=8026 "...

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

COMING DECEMBER '05 "Rock The Beat Volume 3" Promo Vinyl & CD

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SHOUT OUT TIZIME: Happy Birthday this week to my future sister-in-law, Lorraine Banta & my brother in Christ4Life, Pete Cavinta Jr.celebrating this Tuesday, November 22nd!... Props to I.E.'s #1 tatoo artist & my homeboy, Dennis Banta... Kevin Black, Adam Favors, Savales, Maricia Magana & D-Train (Interscope), DJ Crazy Ase (Universal) & Brian Samson (Def Jam), Scrap Dirty, Rory Mack (KLUC-Las Vegas), Latin Prince (BumSquadDjz.com), Tony Neal (Core DJ's), Rico Casanova (The Pros Record Pool-Oakland), Davey-D (KPFA-CA), Icy-Ice (KDAY & StacksVinyl.com), Lucky Lou (Global Record Pool), Poetess & Spinderella (KKBT-L.A.), Defari, Aaron Mellion & Maricia (Virgin Records), Mary J. Blige (your new album is BANGIN'), Big Bear, Creativity & Nancy Rodriguez (KCAQ-Oxnard), Eddie One (KIIS-CA), Truly OdD (Power 106-CA), Echo Hattix... To my homegirl, Nikki D reppin' Phat Farm (much love & thank you! Can't wait till you drop your new ish)!... Ate Monica from www.thebuzzinbee.com (thanks for the American Music Awards invite)... HAPPY THANKSGIVING & don't forget to give thanks to the man up above on that day & everyday! Chuuuch...

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

Nasty-Nes

(Pinoy Pride4Life / John 3:16)