BORN IN THE BRONX   SHE'S SAUCEY  Chillin' in the NYC reppin' RAP ATTACK are Kate Wolfson (center) & Dan Shores (right-WHRW in NY).   OH YES IT'S LADIES NIGHT (l-r): DJ Savvy (KSJS-SJ) & Jessica Weber (SPECTRE).   THE BRADY BUNCH?  (l-r): Wayne Brady & NJ's own DJ Yoshi!

[[  November 19, 2007  ]]

What's Upper?  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

ATTENTION RAP ATTACK DJ's & LABEL REPS: Holiday season is coming again in a quickness! Here's our holiday schedule as follows. The last day of reporting your TOP 30 charts will be on December 12th & we will be back in biz to report your TOP 30 charts again on Wednesday, January 9, 2008...

Coming soon "www.RockTheBeatOnline.com"...

Attn MySpace heads! If you haven't joined our exclusive RAP ATTACK page on MySpace, log on NOW & join at: http://www.myspace.com/rapattacklives...

Born in the Bronx -A Visual Record of the Early Days of Hip Hop (see photo of book above)
Edited by Johan Kugelberg
Photographs by Joe Conzo
Foreword by Afrika Bambaataa
Original Flyer Art by Buddy Esquire
Timeline by Jeff Chang

Born in the Bronx is a striking anthology of Hip Hop's baby steps. Not only does it capture the emergence of a burgeoning culture but also the fashion and character of the surrounding community. From rare photographs of MC's and DJs to records, flyers, and other ephemera, writer Johan Kugelberg has pulled together the scattered remains of a movement that never has its eye on posterity. The book includes the improvisational artwork of previously unpublished street flyers of the era, Polaroids buried for decades in basements across the Bronx, and testimonials from the most scholarly historians of Hip Hop culture - the legends and pioneers who lived it! Through Born in the Bronx, Joe Conzo (described by The New York Times as "the chronicler who took hip hop's baby pictures") presents a unique cross-section of an explosive and experimental time in music history.
- Hip Hop's first photographer, Joe Conzo provides the majority of images of legends and urban scenes from 1977-1982. Additional photos were contributed by fellow pioneering documentarians Charlie Ahearn and Henry Chalfant.

- Photos feature The Cold Crush Brothers, Treacherous 3, Afrika Bambaataa, Busy Bee, Run DMC, Wayne "The Hip Hop Ventriliquist" & Charlie, Fantastic Romantic, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, Funky Four + 1, Kool DJ AJ Scratch, GrandWizzard Theodore and more.

- Flyers created by Buddy Esquire feature Hip Hop jams from 1978-1985. Obscure flyers advertise early Hip Hop jams in Brooklyn, Queens and even Connecticut!

- Essays were contributed by legends: GrandMaster Caz, JDL, Joe Conzo, Mare 139, GrandWizzard Theodore, LA Sunshine and Jorge "Fabel" Pabon plus a poem by DJ Disco Wiz and an interview with Buddy Esquire.

- The hard cover is embossed. The dust cover unfolds to reveal a poster: "The Hip Hop Map of the Bronx" by Joe Conzo and Tony Tone...
 

TONE LOC - WILD THING feat PEACHES (PEACHES RMX)
Exactly twenty years after the release of Tone-Loc's scandalous rap classic "Wild Thing" — then the fastest selling single in music history — Delicious Vinyl is proud to announce the release of a special duet version of "Wild Thing" featuring none other than pioneering electro goddess Peaches.

Over the next twelve months, Delicious Vinyl will release a full slate of the label's classic records re-imagined by artists including Hot Chip, Spank Rock, Diplo, Bonde Do Role, A-Trak, Aaron Lacrate, Philippians, Break Bot, Ed Banger's Mr. Flash & DJ Medhi. All these folks will be remixing classic Delicious Vinyl artists including Young MC, The Pharcyde, Masta Ace, The Brand New Heavies, Def Jef, Born Jamericans and Fatlip.

Each release will be available on limited edition vinyl, launched with a special DV Twenty Years Fresh party in select cities worldwide. The tracks will be part of a triple vinyl full-length album slated for release in 2008...
 

ATTN DJ's!!! Couture Ink is available to do interviews on your radio show. Please hit up DJ Addition online at: djaddition@aol.com to set up the interview...

STONES THROW TOUR DATES:
Stones Throw Records & VTech Phones Presents 2K Sports Bounce Tour, Holiday Edition with: MADLIB, PEANUT BUTTER WOLF, J.ROCC, PERCEE P, GUILTY SIMPSON, KARRIEM RIGGINS, MED
11/29 - Minneapolis @ Foundation Nightclub - TICKETS
11/30 - Chicago @ Abbey Pub - TICKETS
12/01 - Toronto @ Opera House - TICKETS at PLAY DE RECORD, 357A Yonge
St.
12/02 - NYC @ Highline Ballroom - TICKETS
12/03 - Philadelphia @ Starlight Ballroom - TICKETS
12/04 - Boston @ Paradise - TICKETS
12/06 - Washington DC @ Black Cat - TICKETS
12/07 - Baltimore @ Sonar (performers TBA) - TICKETS
+ http://www.stonesthrow.com/upcoming
 

A Conversation with the God-Rakim
by Davey D
The other night after he simply killed it at San Francisco's Mezzanine Night club, we sat down and spoke with the man who many consider to be the greatest emcee of all-times. We're talking about Rakim aka the 18th Letter. No we didn't get into the over-played conversation about why he and Dr. Dre never completed that highly anticipated album. Instead we got his take on the current state of Hip Hop and how he feels about today's crop of emcees. He talked about the love he has for artist like Lupe Fiasco. Contrary to what many Hip Hop purists would like to hear him say, 'the R' talked about how it was important to hear people embrace and reflect their unique regional backgrounds. In other words its not productive to hear everyone trying to sound like a cat from New York and he wasn't about to start classifying people as rap vs Hip Hop etc. He agreed with the assessment that much of this labeling comes from journalists who like to act like papparazzi. He talked about the ways in which Hip Hop has evolved overseas.

We talked to Rakim about his upcoming album which will be released on his own independent label. He noted that he put on his CEO cap and brought forth some great surprises that Hip Hop is in dire need for. He wouldn't offer up too many details, but he promised that folks will be absolutely pleased.

He also touched upon the mindset he has when it comes to writing rhymes. He's an avid jazz fan and for those who don't know, Rakim is a trained saxaphone player. He said that he composes songs much like jazz musician and that each word uttered has to fit nicely within the notes of a song. His smoothness is attributed to him rapping the way he feels sax player would blow notes. He also talked about the importance of taking time to write songs and bring forth inspiring and meaningful lyrics.

We also touched upon the topic of gangsterism and gangsta rap. For those who aren't familiar, when Rakim came up he was around some of New York's most notorious gangstas. The back cover of his Paid in Full album, show folks like the Original 50 Cent. He explained that he never felt a need to talk about other people's gang tales because he didn't want to exploit their situations. Nor did he want to bring unnecessary heat on folks. He said he was well aware of the madness that went on around him but it was important to keep street stuff on the streets and not broadcast it on wax. In other words real bad boys don't tell no tales.

We concluded with Rakim talking about politics and conscious raising music. he said he wasn't the type of cat to look at an event and write about it. he said his consciousness was more organic and heartfelt his day to day living.

We felt blessed and enlightened and so should you after you peep this incredible interview that was done by myself and collegue Sam Chennault of SF Weekly and Rhapsody Music...
 

BREAKING NEWS FROM SEMP ROK!!!: "So I've been servicing music for several years now and have alwways catered to the DJ, cause I myself DJ as well. I find it only right to ask you for soem music now. Please DO NOT put this on any crazy mailing list. I already have people hitting up the other one. I just seek for you to personally send me the best track playing on your show thats from your local hood. I take pride on representing the local barrio with the illest.1 track is good for now. Don't send me your best friend who is kinda good. I want the hot sh*t. haha with that being said I'll be checking my mailbox frequently throughout the day. I got my radio show at 7pm-10pm EST on www.w305.com. Send in early so I can submit them for play on my show. Thanks.
Semp Rokka " The Return of the B-Boy" semprok@gmail.com"...

Gettin' ready to bust outta the "818" in a BIG way is artist & producer Shammy Dee with his debut single & video "Rise" (SoFull Ent.). His 4 song EP will be serviced exclusively to the RAP ATTACK DJ's just in time for 2008. Stay tuned...

Just peeped out the new DVD, "Jay-Z Reasonable Doubt." While heads are all feeling his "American Gangster" album, you may want to pick this dvd up for your own Jay-Z collection or better yet as a stocking stuffer for the upcoming X'Mas holiday. "Reasonable Doubt" takes a close & unusual look at how & why "Reasonable Doubt" was made. It shows cameos with fellow producers Premier, Irv Gotti, Clark Kent, Knowbody, Shawn Cane & Ski. These kats show on screen on how they brought their creative talents to the table from their studio. Other contributors featured on this dvd are Mary J. Blige, Foxy Brown, Memphis Bleek, Kanye West & Biggie. This dvd features new interviews, rare performance footage & home movies. Featured songs include "Can't Knock The Hustle," "Ain't No Nigga," "Brooklyn's Finest," "Dead Presidents 2," "D'evils, Can I LivE," "Regrets" & more. Jay-Z adds, "This is one of my classic albums that told a story & is encrypted with codes. An album you have to really listen to." For more info holla at Lynette Mimiasie of Red online at: lynette_mimiasie@redmusic.com  or call: (212) 404-0772"...
 

Lookout for one of the hottest new ish to drop before we hit 2008 from, Major League "Blood Money" RMX featuring Ty Nitty of  Infamous Mobb and "Kill Yourself" featuring King Sun (EP Records/New Realm). Stay tuned & you heard about it first on the RAP ATTACK!...

Tom C3 feat. Prince Po just released "Saga Of The Simian Samurai" on Threshold Records. The lead single is "Can't Stop Won't Stop" feat A.G. b/w "Lessons In Drama". Saga of the Simian Samurai's is a new collaborative consisting of producer TomC3 and lyricist Prince Po. TomC3, who produced last years acclaimed Project Polaroid featuring the legendary MC Kool Keith, teams up with former Organized Konfusion member Prince Po (aka Prince Poetry) to create another classic, LO-FI adventure. Prince Po is at his finest, and there is never a dull moment with this musical team. throughout the album, they thoroughly explore new territory in the form of new flows and beats. A few friends drop in to provide support in the form of Hiero Kingpin, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, on the track "ROCKLAND", and legendary DITC member, A.G, who is featured on the track "CAN'T STOP WON'T STOP". The album wouldn't be complete with out Project Polaroid collaborator Kool Keith and the bay area rhyme bomber Motion Man, as they drop a big ones on "APOCALYPTIC MEDICINE" 14 tracks deep, this album is sure to keep you on your toes as each song takes you from one journey to the next without missing a beat.
Here are the links to download the clean & dirty versions of "Can's Stop Won't Stop" featuring legendary DITC member AG and "Lessons In Drama":
Can’t Stop Won’t Stop feat. A.G. (Clean)
http://www.mediafire.com/?ey9cngxvtwt

Can’t Stop Won’t Stop feat. A.G. (Dirty)
http://www.mediafire.com/?aam4nmdvjuv

Lessons In Drama (Clean)
http://www.mediafire.com/?2dau9szbgm0

Lessons In Drama (Dirty)
http://www.mediafire.com/?5zbzfjbmid5
 

L.A. Reid has just inked a deal for artist,Vawn "Let Me See Dat" (Rock Hard/Def Jam)...

Straight outta the Sputnik Brown camp look for the new release of: Howard Lloyd "The Quickie" EP & the debut release from High Water Music "U Havin Fun Yet?" EP. Definitely worth a peep & airplay support. For more info on gettin' laced with the VINYL, holla at Oxygen online at: crateinvader@gmail.com or: oxygen@tmail.com. You can also peep their material out at: www.MySpace.com/oxygen720...

Pioneering rapper KRS-One will launch a counter offense to the growing problem of guns and violence plaguing America and the world, by officially relaunching the Stop The Violence movement, an anti-violence effort led by superstar members of the Hip-Hop community. The original Stop The Violence movement was launched in 1989 by KRS-One, born Kris Parker, in response to growing violence in the Hip-Hop community, as well as the death of his original partner, DJ Scott La Rock. So far, KRS-One has enlisted Lil' Wayne, Ludacris, Pastor Troy, Chingy, Rick Ross, Cassidy, Ludacris, Jalil of Whodini, Hakim of Channel Live and Busta Rhymes have contributed PSA's for The Stop The Violence Movement. "We influence every inner-city in the world," KRS-One told AllHipHop.com. "It's like all of us paying attention to a...certain attitude about life that we are all kind of feeling. I think everybody wants to see Hip-Hop just balance itself out and grow a little more"...

KOLLABOR8TION LOS ANGELES AUDITIONS!!
http://www.kollaboration.org/auditions.php
Grand Prize - $2,000 | 2nd Place - $500 | 3rd Place - $200
Are you Asian American and full of talent but lacking an outlet? Have you ever considered pursuing your artistic or performance dreams but weren't sure how to begin? Do you feel as though you could MAKE IT BIG if only you knew the right people, the right place and the right time?
Kollaboration, Los Angeles is the right place to showcase your talents to the right people! Our previous performers have gone on to be featured in major blockbuster films, music videos, primetime television shows, commercials, talk shows and reality TV contests. But the only way to begin this journey to fame and fortune is byattending the KOLLABOR8TION AUDITIONS – to be held on Sunday,October 21, 2007. So reserve your audition spot now by e-mailing:

rl.kollaboration@gmail.com   

Sunday, October 21, 2007
8505 Washington Blvd
(Cross Street: McManus/La Cienega)
Culver City, CA 90232
1:00pm - 7:00pm
[please bring all equipment and music on CD]

Should you have any questions, please contact Rina: rl.kollaboration@gmail.com
Looking for all types of Asian American* talent: vocal, dance, classical, Hip-Hop, spoken word, and more! We know you have it and we want to celebrate it; show us your original talent and creativity!
A select number of the top auditions will be chosen to perform and compete at our Kollaboration VIII show in February 2008, in front of a live audience of 2,000 people at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, including special celebrity guest judges.
You have nothing to lose and all your dreams to gain! Sign up for auditions today!
http://www.kollaboration.org
3.4 million visitors & counting ...

Rap Attack takes a "WHAT'S UPPER" look this week with:
Edgie Kokoski (WUNH-NH): "I realized how dead vinyl really is this past weekend. Twice a year, our station does a "Vinyl Week" where we spin nothing but vinyl for 7 days straight without exception. My show, "The Mothership Connection", is 80% new music every week. Looking through my record bag, I realized that almost all of the new music I had was on CD (mostly mp3 rips) and I hardly had enough new vinyl to make it through an hour, let alone the three that my show spans. So tonight I've tossed all new music to the side and will be banging out mid-90's classics back to back. Now if I can only find my 12" of "Tap The Bottle" by Y.B.T., I'll be all set...

I found it funny this week that the Governor of Georgia held a big prayer rally in hopes that God would send rain to end the dangerous drought that is plaguing the Atlanta area. I could be wrong, but I'm guessing God doesn't have Atlanta, the strip club capitol of the northern hemisphere, too high up on his priority list. The only person below Atlanta on the list is Duane "Dog The Bounty Hunter" Chapman. Just a hint Duane: Sometimes honesty isn't the best policy. Especially when it comes to "N" bombs.

Amid the slew of 4th quarter releases dropping in the next month, the one that made me laugh out loud was Hell Rell's "Eat With Me Or Eat A Box Of Bullets". Well Rell, when you put it like that, how can I resist eating with you? I'm not sure what the Dipset triggerman was thinking when he dreamed up this gem, but I'm sure that it won't outsell my new mixtape entitled "Bang These Tracks, Or Bang A Syphilis Infected Transvestite Hooker (Twice)"...
 

Nesto (WODU-VA): DAMN.. this semester is flying by fast.. I'm looking forward to the end of this semester.. I can't believe the holidays are right around the corner either.. damn, didn't summer just end!!! Aiight this one is for Edgie.. had the wife's family down visiting and while they were here we took my brother in law out for his 21st birthday.. at first no one really wanted to go out, but once we got to the spot and got tipsy we ended up having a good time.. now mind you, your boy is not a big drinker, it's rare that I drink, but I drank that night, and let's just say after 12 rounds (that's from what I can piece together anyway) we are all wrecked, but still very "happy" and could walk fine.. after the club we head to the local IHOP and get breakfast and had the spot laughing their asses off at us from cracking on other more drunk customers walking into the wrong bathrooms.. shit was hilarious.. then comes the dreaded hang over.. HOLLY SHIT!!!! the last day the family was here half of us were hung over big time, and hugging that toilet like a champ.. I got muscles that hurt that I haven't used in years.. just another reason your boy doesn't drink much, but that night was a blast!! keep the hits coming people, and if you got stuff the rest of us don't have on our charts share the wealth"...
 

Nate Abney (WKDU-Philly): "Another week of highlights in Philly. I'm helping my brother coach this high school team and I got two words for ya. SUNSET PARK. The Kidz in the Hall/GZA show was hot. I like how DJ Primetime was out there killing it. He was playing some real quality stuff and some people had the nerve to boo when he played Times Up by OC. I wanted to use wrestling moves at that point but I kept my composure. Kidz In The Hall set was dope. Gza didn't come on until like an hour after that. Once he got on he was dope. Being that he is my top 5 emcees of all time I thought it was a special treat for sure. Number 1 Rakim is coming to Philly Nov 21st and guess who's going to be there. Big Shouts to Jessica at Spectre and Matt at Major League for hooking a brother up. My birds get an emotional win in DC. PSU took over the Linc and the Sixers get smacked on the chin a couple times this week"...

D-Tragic (805HipHop.com): "Hey FAM – Do you listen into the “World Famous Wake Up Show” w/ King Tech, Sway and DJ Revolution? If so check out Roc-C in the newest session. Tech and Sway have compared him to the likes of Biggie and Pac……Now you are gonna HAVE to listen in to this session done in July.

Listen to the new “Team Get Em” Album Sampler. It has a few new cuts from the album on it.

Hour 1 Part 1: http://www.805hiphop.com/Music/WUS 25-07 Hr 1 Pt 1.mp3

Hour 1 Part 2: http://www.805hiphop.com/Music/WUS 25-07 Hr 1 Pt 1.mp3

Hour 2 Part 1: http://www.805hiphop.com/Music/WUS 25-07 Hr 2 Pt 1.mp3

Hour 2 part 2: http://www.805hiphop.com/Music/WUS 25-07 Hr 2 Pt 2.mp3

ALL RAPATTACKLIVES FAM – SEND THESE OUT TO YOUR DJ’S – STRAIGHT HEAT!! NEED ANYTHING FROM OHNO AND ROC-C? JUST HOLLA @ ME!"...

DJ SA (KRUX-New Mexico): "What up? I've finally moved....the phone number should be the same (once the phone company gets off their duffs) and here is my new mailing address:

DJ S.A. aka Troy Candelaria

1614 Ash Ave.

Las Cruces NM 88001

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 Ahsan "The Golden Child" (WRSU-NJ) &  Lorraine Banta celebrating this Thursday, November 22 & Gary Ortega celebrating on Friday, November 23rd HAPPY BIRTHDAY & HAPPY THANKSGIVING...

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)