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SKULL

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U SHOULDA SEEN THEM ON KXLU! (l-r) Mike Nardone (KXLU-CA), Myka 9 & Jud Nester.

MEL GIBSON CAN'T TOUCH THIS! It's CHSR's own DJ Stv reppin' Canada on tha wheels.

AND DA BEAT GOES ON Here's L.A.'s SCION "King Of The Beats" champ, Beathoven (right) with Dante Ross (read story below). We wish Beathoven luck at the NY finals on Nov 4th!

"photo by: Rich Kim with www.blinkofan

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[[ September 18, 2006 ]]

What's upper?

I peeped out last Sunday's L.A.'s Regional Finals "King Of The Beats" battle presented by SCION at the Roxy. This was a first & my first to ever see kats up on stage battle each other with their drum machines, lap tops & keyboards. Yo, seeing this was like seeing my first dj battle at NY's "New Music Seminar" back in the 80's! By the end of the evening it came down to between Beathoven vs. Royal 16. L.A.'s winner is Beathoven (see photo above) who amazed the crowd with his beats, his skills & his showmanship on stage. Hosted by Dante Ross & Rahzel, the guest judges were FredWreck & Muggs. Also in the house were my peeps, Everlast, Davey-D, DJ Buddhabong, Chris Roker & the Black Tree Gang. Props to Dana Shayegan & Mark Meyerhoff for makin' this event happen. You can catch the "KOTB" Regional Finals also in Atlanta on Oct 3rd, in New York on Oct 16th & the finale in NY on Saturday, Nov 4th! I'll be at the NY finale & I hope to see you there too! For more info log onto: http://www.scion.com/kingofthebeats/

Props to Defari & ABB Records for takin' time out with our Rap Attack Conf Call panel last Thursday. Member of the original LikWit crew & a str8 up OG in the biz for 10 years, L.A.'s own Defari is back with a hot new single featuring Evidence, "Make My Own" b.w "Wild West." To get laced, hit up Malachi online at: abbmixshow@gmail.com

www.RapAttackLives.com is BACK in effect this November 3rd with the hottest Old School meets New School Hip-Hop Showcase, "The Rap Attack Family Reunion 2006."

Both DJ Addition (NH & Boston) & I are looking for sponsors for this BIG event.

We are looking for "New" school artists to perform in between the old school acts 2 tracks.

We are asking for $700.00 to help sponsor our event which will be giving your artists a lot of exposure via the Rap Attack site (over 500,000 monthly HITS), via www.MixRevolution.com & of course on stage in NYC during CMJ.

(location to be announced soon)

We are only going to accept up to 5 New School groups.

So please email me,

Nasty-Nes at: nastynes1@aol.com

DJ Addition at: indipro1@aol.com

if you are interested in sponsoring our event & having your artist perform at our event & we will get right back to you. DEADLINE will be: September 22...

"Label Boss Whips Up Hip-Hop Success" by Chris Faraone/ Music as shown in "The Boston Herald" on September 17, 2006:

http://theedge.bostonherald.com/musicNews/

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Commonwealth Records owner Dru Garrity’s first release, a rap CD by Bawston Strangla, won a 1998 Boston Music Award. His second, “Mental Flux,” by Rhode Island duo Clockworx, was selected as a 1999 RollingStone.com Editors Pick and reached No. 40 on College Music Journal’s singles chart.

But despite the Danvers native’s hip-hop accomplishments, Garrity hasn’t quit his night job.

“I’ve been working in kitchens since I was 15 and I got in trouble,” said Garrity, 36, during an interview on Castle Island. “Instead of hanging out, my father put me to work at his friend’s restaurant. I eventually became a chef.”

Last week, Garrity released his latest CD, “A Boston State of Mind,” a compilation featuring music from Commonwealth’s nine-year run as one of Beantown’s premier independent rap labels. Garrity credits his label’s survival to his cooking gigs at places ranging from Newbury Street’s toney Capital Grille to the Foxy Lady strip club in Providence.

“I started all of this with money I made as a chef,” Garrity said. “My first Strangla single, which was a cassette, only cost me $250 to put out. When my projects make money, I just flip it over to the next one.”

Garrity’s first successes were due partly to beginner’s luck but also foresight: His early use of Internet streaming helped push tracks by Strangla and Clockworx as far as Japan. Commonwealth was quick to release MP3s before major labels were doing it and recently began producing videos to complement singles.

“MP3 technology is a Pandora’s box,” Garrity said. “It’s good that you can get your music out to people instantaneously, but it also created wannabes who buy equipment, make bad songs and put them out over the Internet.”

Garrity focuses on New England’s most promising rappers. Since 2004, Commonwealth has released singles by Slaine, DL, Mic Stylz, K.T. and Bomshot, all of which reached the Top 5 on hip-hop’s leading college airplay chart, Rap Attacks’ Top 30. “In the last year, my company has really taken off,” Garrity said. “As a result, I’ve taken in real partners for the first time ever.” Garrity’s childhood friend, marketing specialist Gary Goldman, and Peabody native Mark “Moke” Bistany, drummer for rock band Puddle of Mudd, are helping to bankroll Commonwealth.

“I always knew that Moke went to L.A. when he was 18 to be a drummer,” Garrity said, “but I never knew he got the gig in Puddle of Mudd. I happened to be in Cali and we met up. He called the next day saying he wanted to be involved.”

With national distribution, it’s likely “A Boston State of Mind” and an upcoming Slaine documentary, “Behind the 8-Ball,” will be Garrity’s biggest releases to date. But the label chief/chef feels no pressure to make a quick score.

“Most labels are preoccupied trying to recoup their investments in the short term,” Garrity said. “Me, I’d rather wait and get my maximum profit. I don’t need the money right now. I’ll always have a job waiting for me. No matter what, people need to eat.”
Dru Garrity - Pres/CEO

CommonWealth Records
P.O. Box 624
Middleton, Ma 01949
info@commonwealthrecords.com
351-201-9642

http://www.myspace.com/commonwealthrecords

RU READY FOR THIS? by: Gary Jackson:

A Sri Lanka native, and now fully embraced by the Hip-Hop community as its own, the 21-year-old Ruwanga “Ru” Samath has been in the States for nine years. Gifted musically, he doesn’t just do beats, but writes full instrumental compositions that, alone, would stand up. That’s because his mother, Renuka, was a highly popular musician in Sri Lanka, but left for fear of her son’s life in that civil war-ravaged island country. She made him practice, and the results are now showing.

Ru’s reputation has grown with more than 250,000-plus hits on his MySpace web site: myspace.com/thebirdcall. Through that site, strong word of mouth, and the help of SESAC’s James Leach, Ru’s music reached the Aftermath camp, who immediately assigned him production on major projects, which will be released early in 2007. He is also producing female vocalist Azure (pronounced A-sure-ray), who is said to have 3 deals on the table. He has been chosen to produce her first single over the like Timbaland and Rich Harris.

Ru recently met with musical genius Stevie Wonder, who loves his blend of Sri Lankan influences with modern Hip-Hop and rap. But the clincher to Ru’s growing in-demand style is a recently completed remix of Beyonce’s new single, “Ring the Alarm.” Ru got the project through Gary Jackson, former UCLA Extension “Hip-Hop Music Business” instructor. Ru was a student of Jackson. Ru also has several songs under consideration for an as-yet-untitled 2007 Chris Rock movie, others for the Pussycat Dolls and more...

Skull is about to debut his debut single "Boom Di Boom Di" (YG Entertainment). This reggae/dancehall Hip-Hop track I predict is guaranteed to pack the dance floors as "Boom Di Boom Di" meaning "SEX" will heat up turntables & SERATOS everywhere this Fall of 2006! Stay tuned...

www.RapAttackLives.com has the SIDEKICK 3 - T Mobile hook up for NEW T-Mobile customers only: $199.00! Ask also for the LOW LOW prices on the new Blackberry. Contact: ALEX at: alex.nguyen@cellulartemple.com or call: 408. 310. 3933...

It is finally here fam. www.MixRevolution.com! I invite you to log on now & join (it's FREE). Here's what MixRevolution.com is all about!

Brief Description…

Mix Revolution.Com is a NEW ONLINE COMMUNITY STRICTLY FOR DJs! This is the first of its kind attempting to bring together DJs of all genres from all over the world to one website… MixRevolution.Com.

Features…

They offer many community based services such as ;

PERSONAL PROFILE SECTION (much like Myspace.Com)

-Can personalize it by uploading your own pictures

-Post your own bio

-Can send private messages to other members on the site

-Can tag someone else’s site

*Ability to upload own music/mixes (COMING SOON…)

INDUSTRY NEWS

-Latest industry news, events, and product reviews.

NEW MUSIC

-Exclusive audio

*Ability to download mp3s (COMING SOON…)

FEATURED DJS

-DJs making noise in their market

FEATURED ARTISTS

-Up and coming and established artists

MESSAGEBOARDS

MOST IMPORTANTLY, MIX REVOLUTION GIVES MEMBERS MORE OF A REASON TO GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY….

INCENTIVE BASED SURVEYS

- Take as many surveys to earn points towards redeeming for prizes such as an Xbox 360s, Limited Edition Ts, CDs, Vinyl, etc.

CHART SECTION

-Submit charts that record label reps have access to…

Why get involved…

There is finally a site out there that puts aside musical tastes and focuses on bringing the DJ community closer together. It’s about family, helping each other out, and supporting each other because of a common love…DJing. If you are a DJ of legendary status, its time to give back to the community that supported you. If you are a bedroom DJ, its time to interact with DJs you look up to. DJs from legendary to bedrooms will all finally get a chance to interact with one another. What’s not to love about the concept?!

ATTN Labels & DJ's, it is very important that you email us your weekly priorities so we can post it on our site. I'll need your artist name, song title & record label PLUS the MP3 (clean).

Email that weekly on Mondays to: radiopriorities@mixrevolution.com

MixRevolution.com will have three TOP 30 Charts starting June 6, 2006:

Mixshow/Crossover

Underground/College Rap Radio

Mixshow/Underground

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

Brett "OB 1" Johnson (WUPX-MI): Here's my new mailing address. Labels please update my info for servicing:
Brett Johnson
WUPX 91.5 FM
1304 4th St.
Lake Odessa MI 48849
phone: (616) 855-6476
ob1.the.darkjedi@gmail.com

King Otto (KFAI-MN): Whatsup? as you may know, I've just bought a condo and moved into the city. to avoid any further address issues and any packages walking away from my busy front stoop, I've just gone ahead and got a PO box & a new street address. Please send any packages to:

DJ King Otto
P.O. Box 52114
Minneapolis, MN 55402

DJ King Otto

3212 Portland Ave., Unit A
Minneapolis MN 55407

DJ LoKash (WNHU-CT): "Not much to say this week other than I need a nap. If you have artists looking for interviews holla at the kid... Dealing with school this semester is going to be interesting because all of my classes are academic (meaning no music or multimedia stuff) so doing 5 classes worth of reading and writing is something I haven't done in a long time... not to mention the fact that I've had a lot of events so far this month and we are only half way thru September... I spun a wedding up at Lake George last week on a boat, and now I'm convinced I'm going to get married on a boat... If you've never been up there it's worth checking out, it's beautiful... I've had a few parties/club nights the past couple weeks so all the major label priorities have definitely been getting spins... ***new weekly event*** - I'm now doing TUESDAY nights at JP's Ultra Lounge here in West Haven. Last Tuesday was our first one and we had 280 people! Go beer pong!"...

DJ Kazzeo (KHDC-CA): "Spent the past 5 days in the scorching heat of Los Angeles. Good lord, when it's 87 degrees at midnight and I'm sporting a wifebeater on Sunset, you know something is way wrong. LOL. Big up's to Nasty Nes who schooled me about the importance of protecting the elephants. Go see Tony Ja in "The Protector" & you'll see why!
So on Sept. 13th, is the 10 year anniversary of the day 2pac passed. And speaking of anniversaries, I hope everyone took a moment to pay respect as we recognized the 5 year anniversary of the September 11th attacks"...

Edgie Kokoski (WUNH-NH): "I understand that it’s an important historical American landmark, but I got a little nine-eleven-end out this past weekend. I think it’s a pretty sad memory that’s still fresh in most people’s minds, and being bombarded with it on every channel 24-7 didn’t really improve the melancholia. I almost let out a stupefied laugh when I saw a hand drawn sign on the UNH campus that said “9-11, Never Forget”. Forgetting 9-11 is about as easy as forgetting to breathe…

What does Nas have to say about his forthcoming album “Hip Hop Is Dead”? “It’s probably the best record I ever did,” Nas boasted this week. Let’s hope so. Because if it sounds anything like the 2 disc clunker that was “Streets Disciple”, I think I might have to put my new Nas records in the same spot that I put my new DMX records. The fucking dumpster.

Why are beers at American chain restaurants so big? They don’t even give you an option anymore. I ordered a Sam Adams Octoberfest at Chili’s this past weekend and the waitress brought it out in wheelbarrow with a straw. Sensing your astonished look, the wait-er/ress then makes some derogatory comment about your masculinity like “Not man enough to finish this one?” or “Drink it all or you’re a faggot”. I guess it’s a good thing that I’m buzzed off 64 ounces of beer so that when the check comes for my burger and fries I don’t notice that the beer was $14…

I should have drank a 64 ounce beer after watching the Manning bowl. As usual, my Giants had the luck of Charlie Brown as they were called for bullshit penalties that cost them the game. Many people have theorized that the NFL views Peyton Manning as their golden boy and will do anything to see him succeed. I’m starting to think that it’s true. I’m surprised that the Colts don’t get 5 downs"...

Philly's own, DJ Meddafore has moved to Florida to hit the books & attend school. You can now service our Mixtape Reporter to his new address:

Dallas Short (Meddafore)

1228 Dickinson Drive, Apt. #23 N2

Coral Gables, FL 33146 - 2503

B-Mello (KUBE 93-Seattle): "Vote your boy B-MELLO (see photo above). I got nominated for "WESTCOAST DJ OF THE YEAR!" Log onto:
www.mixshowpowersummit.com. Enter the siteand click "Awards" and then "Vote Now"...

Our boy DJ Static has moned. Please update your files with his new mailing address:

CKUT - DJ Static aka Mike Lai

2150 Mackay, #1808

Montreal, QC H3G2M2 (Canada)

Wonder Twinz (SIRIUS): "How does 500 MP3s per month sound??? Even better.... How about 500 MP3s with no downloading, no viruses, no problems... If you want 500 exclusive MP3s every month for ya radio show & mixtapes, then ya gotta join "The B-Side MP3 Pool"

What we do is we take all the MP3s and we burn them all down onto CDs for you. Each CD will have 125 tracks on it…. They will consist of dirty & clean versions of songs, as well as instrumentals and accapellas of many songs. That’s crazy right?

We now have 2 different levels of the MP3 Pool to choose from:
1st Level (250 MP3s per Month): You will receive 2 CDs per month. Each CD will have 125 tracks on them, totaling 250 MP3’s per month… You will receive 2 shipments a month (1 CD in each shipment)
The shipments will go out during the 2nd week and last week of each month
The total for this campaign is $30 per month, plus FREE shipping anywhere within the United States.
2nd Level (500 MP3s Per Month): You will receive 4 CDs per month. Each CD will have 125 tracks on them, totaling 500 MP3’s per month… You will receive 2 shipments a month (2 CDs in each shipment)
The shipments will go out during the 2nd week and last week of each month

The total for this campaign is $50 per month, plus FREE shipping anywhere within the United States.

Think about it…. We’re gonna be giving you between 250 – 500 brand new exclusive MP3s every month, for you to blast off on your mix CD or radio show.

Trust us, these CDs will be filled with a lot of really dope exclusive joints that are very hard to get. Plus, you don’t have to worry about downloading them , etc. They’ll all be on CD for you already. It doesn’t get much easier than that. This offer is only for Rap Attack Reporting DJs... So holla at us today

For more info email The Wonder TwinZ at sonicatf@aol.com or call 1-800-994-8946... also check out www.b-siderecordpool.com

Garbs Infinite (WRUW-Cleveland): "The 1st Annual Ohio Hip Hop Awards is going down September 20th right here in Cleveland! Sponsorship packages are now available within a price range that the largest or smallest company can afford. You can vote & find out more information at www.216-411.com or you can reach us at OhioHipHopAwards@gmail.com or reach me direct, at 216-965-5500. Hope to hear from many of you soon! Now to the Top30!"...

Here is our address for 2006 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

SHOUT OUT TIZIME: Happy Birthday this week to Darin "The CEO" Gloe celebrating Monday, September 18th, to Edgie Kokoski (WUNH-NH) celebrating this Thursday September 21st & to Seattle's DJ Scene One (KUBE) celebrating this Friday September 22nd. Also a belated Happy B'day to my boy & fam4life, Jammin' John who celebrated last Thursday, September 14th! Yes that JAMMIN' JOHN...