[[  April 19, 2010  ]]

What's Upper? 

Props to B.O.B. who blessed our DJ's with his knowledge & more on last Thursday's RAP ATTACK DJ CONF CALL. His album "The Adventures of Bobby Ray" (Atlantic Records) drops on April 27th...

Curtis Sliwa founder of the Guardian Angels was on the front page of the NY Daily News. It is the largest news paper in the country. He gives you the real deal on the John Gotti Jr. interview that aired on 60 minutes. Curtis Sliwa is one of the few people who have and still stands up to the mob after almost being killed by a hit put out by the Gambino crime family.

 http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/04/14/2010-04-14_in_news_exclusive_sliwa_tees_off_on_teflon_dons_son_juniors_still_

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Public Enemy have begun preparations for their new album, which is set to include special guest performances by Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave), Rise Against and Z-Trip. The band also announces its plan to enter the studio sooner than expected, as they establish a new fan funding goal via SellaBand.com in order to speed up the recording process. Public Enemy are the first major act to utilize the fan funding concept, reflecting their dedication to seeking out alternatives to the major label system and the traditional record company structure particularly through the use of technology. PE were one of the first to release an album on an artist-owned label, to release an album in MP3 format, to collaborate directly with fans via the Internet, and co-founder Chuck D is a heralded pioneer in digital music and ownership rights. “This project, as it sits, is a success and is one of the largest budgets ever raised by fan funding,” says Chuck D. “We have learned that the fan funding model is still not fully developed and, as a result, a $250,000 fund raising effort, while possible, will take too long to accomplish.” The group decided to realign their fund raising target to $75,000, determining that the figure is one that the existing SellaBand model, as well as the current economic climate, can better support. The group had originally sought a higher budget in order to record an album to allow for guest collaborators on every song and acknowledge that being the first to explore a new model such as this would require adaptation along the way. As of today, PE has amassed 75% of the revised goal, and will close funding as soon as it reaches 100%. “This is our history and will always be our legacy as pioneers in the music business and we are unapologetic for our unyielding advocacy for models that promote artist control and self sufficiency,” Chuck D adds. “We will continue to be bold and fearless and try new things that test old models.” For further information and details on the investment platforms, please go to Public Enemy’s profile page on www.SellaBand.com ...

DJBabe Presents: The Newz Vol.1 No.1

Wattupdoe Folks ot's me DJ Babe! That's Detroit slang for hello guys, unless you are from Atlanta who seems to grasp the concept as their rappers keep stealing the slang...

Anyway, for those that are familiar with the newsletters that I distributed a few years back, before blogging was trendy, when a blog was some green shit coming out of your nose.. well dammit I'm back.

Basically DJBabe Presents The Newz is a commentary of what and how I see the entertainment world through my eyes, the statements are not the way it should be, just the way I'm doing it.

There are times when the language will be foul, abusive.. but since my demo are adults and bad ass teenagers, just deal with it. Anyone who chooses to not indulge in my thoughts can either delete this message, or unsubscribe. Although if you do that, I'm sending you a Trojan virus so deep all your computer will able to access are nude photos of Charles Barkley. So.. what's in the newz today?
Easter! Yay.. How about we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr who passed away 42 years ago, although we have a come a long way.. we still have a ways to go. It doesn't help when I see these bama ass negros paint their raggedy ass cars with McDonalds & Pepsi logos all over their cars. That's truly a country thing, or as the homie Wilt says: Kuntry. Coon ass niggaz!

Now as to Easter, I'm not gonna turn this newsletter into a religious debate but shout out to everybody who drank Ciroc last night and got up to go to church in their brightest suit they could find, only to hit the strip club tonight. Shout out to the preacher who came up on enough funds on Easter to buy a new helicopter. Shout out to the old ladies that found an excuse to wear those big ass parachute hats in public. Shout out to all of the gay dudes who came out the closet today at the family dinner. Easter!

So the Dallas police department decides to send Erykah Badu a $500 citation for strutting that fat ass all in public. There was a complaint issued by some idiot passer-by who obviously didn't say anything at the time but figures hey.. I can get in the media spotlight by doing this. Erykah Badu came up with a brilliant plan to sell units this week, stay in the media glare, gain new fans, get her message across and in the end.. help us understand why dudes who get a piece of that start to wear baby T-shirts, green pants and smoke on bamboo sticks. Hell.. after witnessing that video I totally get what those guys went through, now let me go snatch up my baby nephews shirts so I can be Badu-ized like them other dudes.

The 2nd season of Tiny & Toya starts soon on BET... LOL.. Enough said. When will the networks understand that if they want an award winning reality show, they better holla at me! Also, I got beef with Chili from TLC. I applied to be on her show as she is looking for love, and I didn't get picked. Now... I didn't have to actually win the contest, I just wanted to kick it in Atlanta, stay in a fly crib, get some free Ed Hardy gear like on Flavor Of Love and drink madd FREE liquor. Damn Chili... you played me.

Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too grossed about $30 million over the weekend. That's a lot of money for a movie that's gonna get a lot of women beat up.. I'm just saying, women.. leave that golf club scene in the movie. That shit ain't gonna work everywhere, I'm not Tiger Woods. just saying... "Kayne Shrug". I'm just glad Madea wasn't in this movie, that's one ugly ass woman.. and one very unfunny ugly ass woman. I hear Wendy Williams is Madeas' stunt double. OK, I'm wrong for that..

For those who are unaware, I have dropped several DVDs with the latest music videos to put in ya ride, play in the clubs or have the local bootleg guy sell my shit all over the city (yea nigga I saw you). The latest is the Cook-Up Vol.5, features new videos from Ludacris, Lloyd Banks, Erykah Badonk-a-donk, Lil Jon, Usher & more. Trust me, I'm getting it in with the DVD mixtapes, get at ya boy!

You can catch me every Tuesday 6pm-8pm on www.svmixradio.com with the homies on the Drama Queen Show (I'm the only dude for the dudes' perspective with the Drama Queens) & look for me in Orlando, FL May 7-10 for the Core DJ Retreat. Christina & Mercedes make sure you have bail money cuz I may just wild out!...
 

Malcolm McLaren who brought us Hip-Hop classics, "Buffalo Gals," "Hey DJ" & "Hobo Scratch" has passed away. (R.I.P.)  Malcolm McLaren, the former manager of the Sex Pistols and impresario, has died. He was 64. McLaren had had cancer for some time. His condition recently deteriorated rapidly and he died this morning in New York. His body is expected to be brought home to be buried in Highgate cemetery, north London. Malcolm McLaren was an important figure both in Hip Hop and early punk.. Many outside the US knew him for his work in the punk world. Most of us who were around in the early 80s knew McLaren because of his work with the World Famous Supreme Team radio show and his hit records Buffalo Gals, Hey DJ and Hobo Scratch which for many outside of New York was the first time they heard scratching. A true pioneer on a number of levels..McLaren to me was one of those crucial bridges between punk and Hip Hop. That’s a history that is often overlooked and down played..

Hell Razah of Sunz Of Man & a former member of the Wu-Tang Clan has suffered a brain aneurysm and is currently in a coma...

Here is an excellent article giving props to Ricky Leigh.He is the man who started the DJ CONF CALLs & gave Mixshow DJ's their recognition.Ricky passed his legacy to me at HITS Magazine back in 1997 so I could do the same with College Radio DJ's.13 years later my RAP ATTACK DJ's have kept that legacy alive. THANK YOU RICKY (R.I.P.):  http://newsroom.mtv.com/tag/ricky-mensh/ ...

E-40 DROPS AN UNPRECEDENTED 3 RELEASES ON THE SAME DAY

New Independent Label Heavy On The Grind Entertainment Make Ground Breaking Moves Within The Music Industry

VALLEJO, CA / APRIL 8, 2010 - In one of the most challenging music retail environments in history, E-40 made a bold and unprecedented decision to drop three separate releases all on the same March 30th street date. Each album selling and sound scanning under their own bar code making it a challenge to identify his total sales looking at just one report. Due to the methods employed by Sound Scan this decision would prevent him from combining all three numbers into one large sales figure and hence restrict his ability to chart as high as possible on the Billboard top 200. However, today Sound Scan reports the E-40 albums take the #5, #6 and #14 spots on the Top Rap Albums chart with nearly 30,000 units scanned. This is a combined total that would translate to a Top 20 debut on the Top 200 Billboard chart.

E-40 is no stranger to double albums, in 1998 he released “The Element of Surprise” which successfully certified Gold. This unique release of “Revenue Retrievin Day Shift & Night Shift” included two separate new albums each containing over 19 new songs. Heavy On The Grind also created a 42 track exclusive Bonus pack digitally sold via iTunes along with a 2 CD +T-Shirt & 10 free ringtone bundle pack for sale at FYE Stores. “I got out there, did my homework and went back to my roots and made these albums for the streets that made me. Then I utilized the internet and engaged in social networking by interacting with my fans and I found out what they wanted and what they liked best. Then I considered the state of this economy recognizing that people want the hook up, they want more and that’s exactly what I gave them. Most albums have 10 or 12 tracks on them, I exceeded that number then I doubled my product giving my fans who are also consumers a bigger bang for their buck, “smiles the Ambassador of the Bay, E-40.

Only an experienced student of the music industry, confident artist and calculating entrepreneur would make the bold decision that E-40 and his team made. Strategically releasing 5 videos, complimented by a bandwidth of music including features from Snoop Dogg, Gucci Mane, Too Short, Mistah Fab, Bobby V, Jazze Pha, Mac Shawn 100, YV, J. Valentine, B-Legit, The Jacka, Keak Tha Sneak, San Quinn, Suga Free, Dru Down, Lenny Williams, Suga T, Messy Marv, Dem Hoodstarz, Ya Boy, The DB’z, Larooth, Turf Talk, Clyde Carson, Husalah, Mugsy, Kris Kalico, B-Slimm, J-Diggs, Big Rich , Cousin Fik, Stressmatic, Mike Marshall, Marty James of One Block Radius and many more. E-40’s son Droop-E, President of Heavy On The Grind also Co-Executive Produced the album, this marks a successful launch-pad for the label. “I would like to thank everyone that participated in making this project happen, the grit don’t quit” says, E-40. Fans can keep up with E-40 as he continues promoting “Revenue Retrievin Day Shift” & “Revenue Retrievin Night Shift” on Twitter @thereale40, www.myspace.com/e40 and www.facebook.com/e40music.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ECHOING SOUNDZ

ECHO HATTIX | Echohattix@echoingsoundz.net

LIMARI GARCIA | LiMari@echoingsoundz.net

Attention RapAttack Fam from Kevin Sakoda: "For the last couple years I've been working closely with a company called Fileblaze (www.fileblaze.net). We offer a fast and flexible solution you can use to manage and send out music, video, and any other large digital files. In addition, Fileblaze also allows you to view/listen to your files right within your browser - over 40 file formats are encoded automatically as soon as you upload, so you can listen to music, watch video, as well as view documents (MS Word/Excel/Powerpoint, pdf, etc.) instantly without having to download anything.

If you get the chance, please log on to Fileblaze.net and check it out for yourself. You can click "Register Now" in the upper right corner of the home page and start testing it out. If you like it, just hit me with an email and I can increase your account storage...just let me know: kevinsakoda@gmail.com "...
 

Lupe Fiasco and B.o.B are on tour together on the “Steppin Lazer Tour” below are the tour dates.

Tuesday 4/20 - Peoria Civic Center Theatre - Peoria, IL - (w/B.o.B)

Thursday 4/22 - East Tennessee State University Center - Johnson City, TN

Friday 4/23 - UNC – Charlotte - Charlotte, NC - (w/B.o.B)

Saturday 4/24 - Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Worcester, MA

Monday 4/26 - House of Blues - Houston, TX - (w/B.o.B)

Tuesday 4/27 - House of Blues - Dallas, TX - (w/B.o.B)

Thursday 4/29 - Ogden Theatre - Denver, CO - (w/B.o.B)

Saturday 5/01 - House of Blues (Las Vegas) - Las Vegas, NV - (w/B.o.B)

Sunday 5/02 - House of Blues (Sunset) - Los Angeles, CA - (w/B.o.B)

Wednesday 5/05 - Regency Ballroom - San Francisco, CA - (w/B.o.B)

Friday 5/07- Showbox SoDo - Seattle, WA - (w/B.o.B)

Saturday 5/08 - Roseland Theater - Portland, OR - (w/B.o.B)

Panama, from HBO's "The Wire", has been tapping into the music scene with a strong force.  He has been featured on MTV2, Power 105fm, Sirius XM, Music Choice, Pepsi/Yahoo Music and various other outlets. Look out for the PHAT NEW single by Panama "Addicted"...

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

Shareef Abdullah (WRFL-KY): "Went to check out Jedi Mind Tricks for the first time and was thoroughly impressed. These cats ripped it for 40 plus minutes without pause and DJ Kwestion was killing it on the tables all night....big up to them cats for staying true to their hardcore roots for all these years! This week dope pick goes out to Smiley The Ghetto Child and his insanely dope track, "I'm Legend," produced by DJ Premier. This track is the definition of ill! Premo cooks up a ridiculous track proving he hasn't lost a step and Smiley serves the track well with his trademark rugged delivery. If you not banging this on your show you are definitely sleeping!"...

DJ Sage (CFRO-Vancouver BC): "Set it off proper by featuring a couple tracks of the brand new Murs/9th Wonder album “Fornever”. I am loving this album. It arrives in perfect time with the weather warming up and sun shining down. This album encompasses that West Coast vibe via beats and guests (Kurupt and Suga Free). In addition, has Murs doing what he does best, which is telling stories. Some of the subject matters Murs covers on this record are: dating a porn star, fighting hangovers at an office job, drama filled relationships, and his love of Hip-Hop is expressed throughout the entire disc particularly on the track “I Used To Luv Her (Again)”.
www.myspace.com/murs

We also had some local heavy hitters live in the studio! Brass Tackz rolled through to tell us what is good. Not only have the fellas been tearing down shows locally, but they are just recently back from touring Spain; doing both shows and recording music with some of the local talent. Individually they are doing big things as well D-Rec fresh off his beat battle win. While both Evil and Snak talked about their recent signing to Camobear Records, and their upcoming solo albums dropping this Summer. If that wasn’t enough the boys engaged in some good old fashion freestyling to end things off right.
www.myspace.com/brasstackz
www.myspace.com/snaktheripper
www.myspace.com/evildraftdodgers
www.myspace.com/drecbeats
www.myspace.com/youngsinmusic
As usual, tons of solid music coming your way with Freddie Gibbs, B.O.B., Freeway & Jake One, CNN, Little Brother, Yu, Guilty Simpon and tons more...make it happen by downloading the podcast at www.UrbanRenewalProject.net...

DJ Luicidal (KSJS-San Jose): "I spent a nice Spring Break taking a breather from the charts. I still had the chance to see a couple shows and put in work. I hit up the Showdown in San Francisco with Megabusive and the Sharkstyliens. I rocked a Yacht party for Delta Sigma Phi on the weekend. The KSJS Hip Hop fam was in the building for the Counter Productive record release party. And we even caught a Mob Figaz show in downtown San Jose. During my week off, I took the time to update my Top 30 Chart to a Top 40 chart, therefore I will be able to break more records while still giving other singles a chance to shine and gain momentum on the chart. Thank you to everyone who held me down this week. Oh and... GO SHARKS!"...

Nate Abney (WKDU-Philly): "Its another week of up and down weather. I guess that's what Spring is early on. The Flyers made the playoffs so maybe I have at least two weeks of hope. The Phils looking good thus far so we will see. Got to go grab my McNabb 5 Redskins jersey. It also nice getting confirmation from your boss your job is safe( Thank the Lord for that). The Reflection Eternal's album looks to be really good as well as Murs&9th Wonder. Catch me at Penn Relays in a couple weeks watching Usain Bolt should be alot of fun"...
 

D-Tragic (805HipHop.com): "Oh and just started the new show on air 91.9FM – KCSB Santa Barbara “WORD ON THE STREETS RADIO” Thursdays 4-6 Also First Friday of Month 8-10PM “WORD ON THE STREETS RADIO” www.KCSB.org"...

Matt Chan (CJSF-Canada): "Hi all. As my you may or may not know I have relocated to Toronto. I will still be doing my radio show however it will now be pre-taped and I will still be doing my chart. Please send your emails/mp3's/promos/priorities to my new email address: matthew.chanbros@gmail.com  My contact number is (604) 306-6086 however I might be changing it to get a Toronto area code"
132 Chatham Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4J-1K7
Canada

Stuart de la Rosa (KSMT-CO): Attn: Radio Promoters- Simply put, my show would have ran out of new material a long time ago if it wasn't for your love for Hip-Hop and your hard work to push dope ass music to us little guys on the DJ front lines. I am grateful for all that you do and truly apologize for my lack of feedback that I have fail to provide most of you. As the year slips by us so fast, so does my attempt to break you off with proper feedback  that all of your artists and yourselves deserve. All of the Hip-Hop that yall provide is in constant rotation on my show and gets the respect that it has earned. So with that said, I will eventually get to all my feedback that I owe you but till then know that I am lovin the music and giving Summit County Colorado an underground Hip-Hop show every Sunday night, killing it on commercial radio"...
 

Kevin Sakoda (KSPC-CA): "Hope everyone's doing well. If you're not in the LA-area, you can catch the show live (via iTunes) every Saturday, 5-7PM (west-coast time): http://www.kspc.org/popup.html   You can also find archived playlists and download links 24/7: http://blogs.myspace.com/kevsakoda   Enjoy!

Here is our address for 2010 to send material for review, etc (vinyl, dvd's & cd's)!

RapAttackLives.com

4750 Kester Avenue, Ste. 11

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Attn: Nasty-Nes

 (FOR MP3's): nastynes818@gmail.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...

SHOUT OUT TIZIME: (R.I.P.) to my dad, Vincente L. Roldan who passed away on 4/22/02. (I Miss & Love You Very Much Dad)...

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)