SEATTLE'S ASIAN HIP-HOP SUMMIT  The Shockmaster Glen Boyd & Nasty-Nes   REUNITED ON SEATTLE'S KEXP  (l-r): DJ's EarthQuake, Robert Brewer, Nasty-Nes, B-Mello & Shockmaster Glen Boyd.   T SCION'S IN THE HOUSE  (l-r): Mark Templin (SCION), Chill Will (WCBN-MI) & Jack Hollis (SCION).   WHERE'S McCALL, IDAHO???  It's Chill Will (WCBN-MI) & Nes somewhere in McCall cruisin in a a new Scion XB whip!

[[  August 27, 2007  ]]

What's Upper?

Wow, the past 2 weeks have been awesome. Both Chill Will (WCBN-MI) & I were flown up to McCall, Idaho on behalf of SCION. We were lodged 5000 high on a mountain but this spot was BEAUTIFUL. I'm talkin' greenery everywhere, trees & rivers, almost something out of a "Waltons" TV show! We test drove SCION's new XB & XD cars. If you haven't yet, you gotta peep these whips (see photo above) out!

My trip back home to Seattle was very sentimental. My former radio co-host, The Shockmaster Glen Boyd from KCMU Rap Attack & from NASTYMIX Records days reunited after more than 10 years. We hosted the "Seattle Asian Hip-Hop Summit" event. Our dawg, DJ J-Tyme (X104-Seattle) dj'd the event & we all had a blast. The highlight of the evening was being honored by Seattle's "206 Zulu Nation" with the official Zulu beads for my accomplishments in Seattle Hip-Hop. Much props to King Khazm, Julie C., Silver Shadow D, the entire Zulu posse, Kublai Kwon, Georgio & Kitty Wu (Coolout Network) who was in the house showing me love. The following evening was very special as B-Mello from KEXP let me & The Shockmaster be a guest on his KEXP radio show. His show used to be my show & it's been exactly 10 years since I signed off. That night reminising was such a memorable moment hangin' with my old crew (see photo above) B-Mello, Glen Boyd, Robert "Forrest Gump" Brewer, DJ Earthquake & missing that evening, Mike Cee. It was GREAT to be back home. "206" fo' life! Read more about it here at: http://theglenblog.blogspot.com. You can also peep out the audio portion of me, Glen & B-Mello from last Sunday night's KEXP as I f;ashback to day one when I first was on the radio in 1980 to the present here at: http://www.zshare.net/audio/33526061ca995b/...

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RapAttackLives.com will be joining forces with DigiWaxx.com's College Radio Department headed by Alice Grandoit (see article below).  DigiWaxx will feature bi-weekly our HOTTEST UNDERGROUND pick of the week with a "Nasty-Nes" Rap Attack Pick Of The Week. This will give props to a lot of underground & indy records that gets NO love unless it's on the mixshow/commercial radio tip. Props to DigiWaxx for expanding to the next level cause now we have another outlet to get our music heard!...

SKULL INTERVIEW on AllHipHop.com by Maya "the Brasilianaire" Medena
Just by taking a glance at Skull, you would never think that he is a serious, focused, and in-tune Reggae artist. Born and raised in Korea, Skull has broken yet another barrier in the music world and is coming to a hood near you to prove his worth in the game. But can he survive the frequent shallow waters of the young consumer and reach the depths of their souls? Stamped by Mariah Carey’s brother, Morgan Carey, Skull’s modesty and spiritualism may be able to keep him afloat in this “waiting” pool of one hit wonders and veterans all trying to find their spot in line for next up.

Skull talks about being a Korean Reggae artist, and how his Asian counterparts perceive his emergence out of a typically proud and reserved culture, and his public embrace of the Rastafarian way of life. He reveals his experience thus far with America and sheds light on what keeps him level-headed and rational through these beginning stages of what some believe is stardom.

Allhiphop.com Alternatives: You're a Korean born, roots-reggae artist. How did that come to be? Was there something from Korean culture that encouraged Rasta culture for you in particular?

Skull: Reggae music is pretty unknown in Korea. When I was young, I heard a
Bob Marley bootleg record and was hooked. After that, I hunted down all the Reggae music I could find, which is not easy where I come from.

AHHA: How do other Koreans and Asians in general respond to you?

Skull: I think some Koreans think I am not proud to be Korean, because I love
Rastafarian culture and reggae music, but that is not true. I love my country very much. Many Koreans write me that it makes them feel good to see a fellow Korean being popular in the States. They don't feel so left out of the American Dream.

AHHA: How has America responded to you thus far?

Skull: In the beginning it would be like, "Hey Chink, get off the stage" or "@#$!* where you from?" But after I sing a few bars, they are cool with me, all love. Now more people know about me, but before they would look at me and form an opinion then they would trip like," is that really his voice?" Music is universal, but sometimes people forget that.

AHHA: Who is the audience you feel your music reaches?

Skull: Music comes from deep inside of me, and I think people who have felt and experienced life deeply and very real recognize that in me.

AHHA: Which of the reggae legends do you feel have most inspired your career?

Skull: Bob Marley, definitely. I really admire Buju Banton very much too.

AHHA: Have you ever experienced the vibe of Jamaica and the West Indies? What was it like for you as an artist?

Skull: A few years ago I made a video in Jamaica, the people were so good to me. It was very great, and I met an old man there who changed my life. He told me we’re brothers and gave me an amulet of the lion of Judah in the shape of Africa. It is tattooed on my chest now.

AHHA: What would you say to those who negatively judge your career as a reggae artist?

Skull: I always strive to humbly judge myself before judging someone else. I hope I can encourage others to follow this path.

AHHA: Is it just the music you love or are you inspired by the culture and traditions carried on in Jamaican/West Indian lifestyle that propelled you towards reggae?

Skull: I am so moved by the entire experience – the music, culture, levity, history, and humanity. This is completely beautiful for me and touches my heart.

AHHA: How did you start working with Mariah Carey's brother, Morgan Carey?

Skull: Morgan was in Korea for a wedding and met YG who is the boss of my label. YG wanted him to work with another artist on label that is very famous in Asia, but he said he would like to work with me, that he saw something special in me… I was very surprised and grateful.

AHHA: What type of deal have you secured with him?

Skull: I have a deal with YG in Korea. Morgan is partners with YG for my music outside of Korea in English. He guides and manages my career in the States.

AHHA: Is Mariah co-signing you as well?

Skull: No. We are just friends; she was very nice to me when we first met. She treated me very kindly, made me laugh and feel so comfortable.

AHHA: That's huge to be recognized by them. What are your plans together?

Skull: I think we will be in this movie together that her brother Morgan is co-producing, and maybe work on some music together.

AHHA: What's the first single you're pushing in the States? And is there a particular reason for it?

Skull: “Boom Di Boom di,” it's a summer party record, and we did an animated 3D video, which is getting love in the States, UK, and Jamaica. It's a feel good record and video. I went out and bought a Billboard magazine today, it's already #10 on the Hip Hop/R&B Singles Sales Chart in its second week!

AHHA: What type of production will be behind you?

Skull: I produced “Boom Di Boom di,” and have worked with Mike Cip and Solitair and Kardinal Offishal on some of my other riddims. I am looking forward to working with other producers too.

AHHA: Reggae has run side by side with Hip-Hop in terms of easily being able to crossover from one genre to the other. Will you be focusing more on the roots-reggae side collaborating with alternative artists more often, or will you focus on more Hip-Hop driven collaborations?

Skull: I am a reggae artist and am most interested in making reggae music. I love Hip-Hop and am open to any interesting collaborations, but my first love will always be reggae music.

AHHA: You've been all over the world. What is your favorite place to perform or where do they welcome you especially gracefully?

Skull: So far, I have to say that in Tampa, Florida when I opened for Buju Banton the audience showed me so much love.

AHHA: Do you feel like you will be able to stand the test of time and last with your sound and style through the ever-changing tides of music?

Skull: I am making music because it's what I love, it's deeply personal and I am not doing this for fame or to get rich. If just one person enjoys or is moved by my music, I am so happy.

AHHA: Is there something that your fans should know about you and your project?

Skull: Please check my site for news http://www.myspace.com/skullriddim I hope you will like my music. My album will have some great feel good party songs, inspirational anthems, and deeply personal messages. I make music because it's what I love. I am just a humble human being, there are many much more important things going on in the world, in Africa, Iraq, and all over the planet. We can never forget how small we are compared to the greatness of God...
 

Attention Martial Art Heads & Bruce Lee fans: Bruce Lee's classic 1973 film, "Enter the Dragon," will be remade by Warner Bros. The remake, to be titled "Awaken the Dragon," will be written and directed by Kurt Sutter, producer of "The Shield" TV series. It will be released by Warner Independent Pictures. Warner Bros. publicist Laura Kim said the movie will tell the story of an FBI agent who investigates a Shaolin monk and underground kung fu fight clubs. China's Shaolin Temple is renowned for its martial-arts tradition. Kim declined to reveal the casting choices, budget or shooting schedule. Lee played a Kung-Fu fighter who infiltrates an island occupied by a rogue martial arts artist in "Enter the Dragon." He died in 1973, at 32, from swelling of the brain. Stay tuned for more on "Awaken The Dragon"...

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Rap Attack takes a "WHAT'S UPPER" look this week with:
DJ S.A. (KRUX-New Mexico): " Because school is getting ready to get back in session, they are getting things back in order for the semester at the station, so there was no show on Tuesday August 14, as well, there will be no show next week on the 21. The show will be back on the air at its regular time (7-10pm mountain time) on Tuesday August 28. Thank you to everyone holding me down and sending the music. Once again, you can check out a live feed of the show at www.kruxradio.com, and the mixes are available for free download on my blog at www.myspace.com/djsa. Good luck to everyone going back to school!!!!"...

Damian Rodriguez (KGNU-CO): "Wassup ya’ll. I took a lil vaction & went out to vegas. Love the vegas vibe, even tho I’m down. Shouts to the fellas who rocked at TAO inside the ventian. An old school break lovers dream, these fellas were 10+ crates deep, no serato of the originals of damn near every dope hip hop sample. These 4 dudes were diggers, clean, & music to my ears, fuck the mass media. I’m sick of hearing ring tones on the radio, can someone (shouts to timbaland this week) bring back real music.

Ghetto Highlight Of The Week: So I’m drunk as f#ck coming back to Colorado. 2 yards of fat Tuesdays drinks did it when I was at cesars. And while I go thru the xray metal detectors, I guess my mouth go the best of me. I was asking all kinds of dumb questions about the stuff they’ve found, and what set mine off was a condomn wrapper I forgot to throw away in my back pocket, the gold metal foil of a Trojan. The badge girl baisiaclly said if they thing I’m impaired, they wont let me on the flight. Needless to say, I shut the f#ck up & went on w/ my biz.

Moral: You’re a dumb dj when you really cant see that other people can tell your drunk & about to get on a plane. Even more stupid when my ass threw the condomn wrapper in my pocket n forgot about it til they found it.

Funky Fresh Junk Of The Week:

I found these in my search for cool Transformers stuff. True djs & music folks will love this stuff for Christmas. Peep it:

Soundwave mp3 player http://tfsource.com/Reissues/mp-3%20Player%20Soundwave/mp-3-soundwave-instock.html

Decepitcon headphones http://tfsource.com/Reissues/Frenzy-Rumble-Headphones/frenzy-rumble.html

Optimus prime idock for ipod http://tfsource.com/Reissues/ipod-convoy/ipod-convoy.html

Jason-D (RadioBoise.Org): "Let me start by announcing the re-launch of www.djjasond.com. The main purpose of the change up was to simplify the site and create an archive of my shows. They now stream in MP3 and will play thru itunes if that's your default mp3 player. Check it out and let me know what you think. Speaking of shows, I had to flash it back this week and played mostly mid-90's boom bap"...

Ahsan "The Golden Child" (WRSU-NJ): "Just to update you I'm still doing my show, I just found out today that the Mailbox Etc/UPS store where I had my mail going closed down. I wanted to know if you can let any record reps who might of received any return mail from me in the past, that they can resend to the following address, this also be our new address going forward:

The Blueprint Radio c/o D-Media Group, Inc.

 601 Route 206, Suite 26 #457

Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Attn: Ahsan "The Golden Child"

The rest of my contact is:

 email: ahsangc@theblueprintradio.com

 myspace: www.myspace.com/theblueprintradio

phone: 908-531-3280 

We still broadcast 10 PM - MID every Wednesday on 88.7 WRSU FM"...

Solo (WECI-IN): "I am back at it, I will repeat I am back at it, I need vinyl, seriously, if it is pressed and you know I got your back, then dont hesitate
I am tired of seeing promo's on ebay, thats just disrespect to the artist.

Solo Assassin
WECI

2208 Parkdale Dr
Richmond, IN 47374
765 960 0106

Kutmasta Supreme (Mixtape-NY): "Here's my new address. Labels please update your files:

Kutmasta Supreme

c/o Phyllis De Maria

5 Fifth Street, Apt. 26

Watervliet, NY 12189

Vernassa Fields (Live365.com): "Effective immediately! You can start sending ALL hard copies to the following address:
VERNASSA FIELDS

7710 BRABHAM WAY

ELK GROVE, CA 95758

You can continue to send ALL mp3s to: SpynCycalRaydio@spyncycal.com

You can continue to send ALL other business inquiries to: vernassafields@spyncycal.com

I should be in the (Sacramento) Cali area sometime next month which means if you need immediate responses to music, you should continue to send mp3 via email.
Thank you"...

Garbs Infinite (WRUW-Cleveland): "The 2007 Ohio Hip Hop Awards are around the corner & will be held September 22, 2007 @ The Galleria (Downtown Cleveland). The website has officially launched, www.ohiohiphopawards.com. The nomination page is up and we want to hear who you think should be on the official ballot this year! We also will be doing a Talent Search Series in numerous cities around the state (including Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, Youngstown & Dayton). At these showcases, artists will have the opportunity to compete for a chance to perform on the night of the big event! We also have made the Sponsorship Package available for download on our webpage. For more info, reach out to us:

Email: info@ohiohiphopawards.com

Phone: 216.659.4780

Here is our address for 2007 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

nastynes1@aol.com

SHOUT OUT TIZIME:  Happy Birthday this week to my good friend & fam, Harris "Dirty Harry" Francis from Seattle's KUBE 93 celebrating this Thursday, August 30... To all my friends, fam & fans I saw in Seattle & to SCION for the great hospitality up in McCall, Idaho...

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

Nasty-Nes

http://www.myspace.com/nastynes

http://www.myspace.com/rapattacklives 

(Pinoy Pride4Life / John 3:16)