[[  July 26, 2010  ]]

What's Upper? 

Props to last Thursday's RAP ATTACK DJ CONFERENCE CALL guests: TREK LIFE MCTrekLife@gmail.com & D-SISIVE D@D-Sisive.com . DJ's looking for custom radio drops, please hit them both with your info to their email addresses! Here is the video link for Trek Life's single "So Supreme" at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBiD40YGmN8...

Welcome to RAP ATTACK our new Mixtape Reporter, Michael "DJ Emmo" Ogunmoyin (see photo above) a man of many trades and knows exactly what it means to be a jack of all trades and a master of none. He tells people he's a "professional scatter-brain" from doing so many things at one time and how hard it is to focus on just one.

Emmo's mother is from Dominica (Virgin Islands/Carribean) & his father is from Nigeria (West Africa) so they settled in Brooklyn raising 6 kids all born and raised in Kings County's Flatbush section.

 DJ Emmo is the founder and creative force behind brands such as CajoCommunications.com, ThundaGround and most recently ALLisONE, a gift & convenience shop in Passaic, NJ (20 mins. from Time Square/42nd St), serving as a new home to independent entrepreneurs with a site launching on Sept. 11th, 2010. Emmo is a firm believer of action speaking louder than words and he showcases his actions on a monthly basis delivering conceptual street mixtapes on and offline. He has released & executive produced some talented underground Hip-Hop albums/artists, most recently the digital full-length album by Spier1200 & Oktober called "Pirate Radio" (visit the cajo website for catalog 2002-present). DJ Emmo is also known for showcasing legendary events and conducting interviews for TGTV (ThundaGroundTV) featuring some of the icons of music culture including The GodFathers of HipHop Music & Culture, DJ Kool Herc, DJ Afrika Bambaataa, KRS One and many more. Emmo feels if he delivers quality over quantity things will remain positive, which is balance, especially with so many negative forces around us. Be on the lookout for new releases, gifted artists, special events & projects coming soon. DJ Emmo's mission is to help others (especially the kids) by spreading knowledge, peace and love through positive creative energy & expression. Read extended DJ Emmo bio at www.CajoCommunications.com . You can reach DJ Emmo at: allisonepromo@gmail.com / 718 664-4261...
 

You can download DJ Frresh's (YouHottRadio.com) new Mixtape "Cloudnine Volume 9-Walk Thru Time" for FREE at: www.datpiff.com...

Peepout SEVEN's NEW video "Life Ain't Easy" (LRT/Universal) on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AAR7qXdv1I ...

Peepout SERUM & MANIFESTO's NEW video for their next single "Milleniums Ahead": http://www.vimeo.com/13422655 ...

This July 31 it's the ROCK STEADY CREW 33rd ANNIVERSARY BATTLE  from 3pm-9pm. All Ages. Battles begin at 4pm.  The winning Crew and Soloist will be flown to London to represent the US & Canada at the Sony Ericsson UK B-Boy Championships World Finals. Feat. DJs Skeme Richards, DV One, Ervin Arana & Renegade (UK)  FOR THE FUNK OF IT - Funk Styles Party & Hosted by Crazy Legs and D-Stroy featuring DJ Doc
$25 in Advance at http://www.CrazyLegsWorkshop.com
$30 at the Door
The Altman Building
135 West 18th St.
(between 6th & 7th Avenues)
New York, NY 10011
http://www.altmanbldg.com ...
 

Peep the ALL NEW L.A.J. slide show for "The Drama Way" here on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCE9fDCgMS8 and L. A. J.'s Album Links: CDBaby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/LAJ1

Itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lifes-about-juice/id374202214?i=374202222&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 ...

A MESSAGE FROM DJ AARON WADE (djaaronwade@yahoo.com):
"Been a while since you've heard from me (for a lot of you). Since I retired my FM radio show in Milwaukee, I've been career and family focused.

BUT... i just can't stay away! I've been given this cool opportunity, and I jumped on it. I'm now the Program Director for "Underground Hip Hop" on www.slacker.com.
Hopefully you all know what slacker is... if you don't, in short, it's internet radio (like pandora or aol) and it has a sweet mobile app available for all smartphones. I recently linked up w/ the head folks in San Diego, explained my ideas on the station, and BAM! I'm programming this stellar station!

Please go to www.slacker.com and look under "hip hop" to find the station. It just went live tonight. PLEASE PLEASE send me all your new singles for consideration, as I can add songs and change the rotation on the station at ANY TIME on my own time and 100% at my own discretion.

YOU KNOW HOW I DO - nothing but HEAT! I built the station on the foundation of that classic boom-bap rap sound... that's what it's all about.

So please make sure you send me the hot mp3's. This is worldwide, and I spent hours and hours and hours preparing it for the debut. The station is comprised of the best 450 songs (not mainstream) that i could come up with... 80's, 90's, 99-09, and current.

Thank you in advance for working with me and checking out this dope ass new station!"...
 

"BACK IN DA 206," it's the original Crazy Pinoy of Seattle DJ "NASTY-NES" hosting and djing with DJ's R-Sin and D'Lemma. After being away from the northwest Nes decided to visit the 206 and record a new 60 minute Hip-Hop mix with the next generation of CRAZY PINOYS! Enjoy everyone!DOWNLOAD NOW...LOG on NOW...and LISTEN NOW: www.seattledjs.podomatic.com ...

If you'd like your artist to be on the ALL NEW RELAUNCHED www.RockTheBeatOnline.com  "You're #1 Source For Clean Radio Edits" hit up Ahsan from WRSU at: admin@rockthebeatonline.com  Get your NEW single on our site NOW! Once again for more info contact: Ahsan "The Golden Child" from NJ's Longest Running Hip-Hop show on WRSU at: admin@rockthebeatonline.com  "You're #1 Source For Clean Radio Edits"...

 
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/...

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 "...

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

Jason-D (RadioBoise.org): "Shouts to Nasty Nes & Tim @ Def Jam for sending over the new Roots & Big Boi CD's. It's July and that's the first cd's I've received this year. Talk about how the industry has changed. I remember getting like 15-20 packages a week. Now it's all mp3s. I got them just before the show but we featured new music from The Roots on the show last night.

 Shouts also to Jess @ Co-Sign for that new Rakaa "Crown Of Thorns" album. I liked that one so much we hit the people off with 3 joints last night. Definitely grab that one. Hip-Hop like it should be. Probably in my top 5 for albums this year.  

Finally shouts to Double J and Lee @ Foundation Media for "The Stupendous Adventures Of Marco Polo"... tons of boom bap heat on there too. We featured tracks from Skyzoo and Grand Daddy I.U. (hell yeah!) off that album as well. Don't sleep on that Eternia and Moss "At Last" cd too. Eternia can rap her ass off"...

DJ SAGE (CFRO-Vancouver, BC): "We are broadcasting LIVE from a sweatbox studio on another Tuesday night! We dove right into a double shot from Rakaa's new album, Crown Of Thorns, available today! We had the Dilated Peoples MC on the show a couple weeks back, and he promised a heater of an album and did not disappoint! We've been spinning some cuts from the album in the past month or so and the project is solid! Definitely check this one out ASAP.

Following a short mix, we were joined by a friend of the show, the outspoken Toronto MC by the name of D-Sisive. D has been making some big moves in the past few years, including collaborations with Saukrates and releasing albums at a fast pace. We discussed his new disc, Vaudeville, his liasons with West coast artists such as Moka Only and The Sweatshop Union, his unique and artistic approach to Hip-Hop and the renewed appreciation he has received since making his return to music. Definitely check out D-Sisive at www.MySpace.com/DSisive  and www.Urbnet.com/artist-dsisive.asp

We were working with an abbreviated crew tonight, with only DJ Sage and Big M in the spot. We held it down though, and got into plenty of great tracks, no lie. Curren$y, D-Sisive, Rick Ross, Stat Quo, Pigeon Hole, Crooked I, Buckshot, J. Cole and plenty more! Download the podcast real soon at www.URPRadio.Podomatic.com and www.URPRadio.Blogspot.com...
 

DJ CHILL WILL (WCBN-MI): "What's up people? Been a very hectic week but good. Real good in fact and I'm gonna keep it short. But the New Big Boi and Roots albums are dope so if you haven't picked them up do so. And I'm feeling the DJ Jazzy Jeff, Mick Boogie cd. Been a long time since I've been able to listen to a whole cd. Thank you it's much appreciated. I'm out!!!!For more information about me DJ Chill Will go to www.myspace.com/djchillwill734 or www.twitter.com/chillwill734 "...
 

Shareef Abdullah (WRFL-KY): "Respect due...back in full gear mode after a few days in the unbearable Florida sun. First of all shoutout to CT emcee Blacastan for being on the show two weeks ago, this guy represents everything I miss about hip hop these days. His album, "Blac Sabbath" is easily one of my fave's of the year, so don't sleep and go cop that! This week we got some more heat from the Canadian outfit Sweatshop Union, in the form of a the duo The Trillionaire$. Their new single, "By Hook or By Crook" is vintage b-boy flava featuring some nice contributions from fellow northerners Mos Eisely & Josh Martinez. Fel Sweetenberg continues his brutal onslaught on eardrums with his new blazing single, "Code of Silence" featuring some insane kuts by DJ Jay-Ski!!! Next up we have the head banging single from the likely duo of DJ Muggs & Ill Bill. Their debut single, "Cult Assassin" is what you expect from these two heavyweights! Coming in next we have some soul supreme Hip-Hop from Mazzi & S.O.U.L. Purpose as they breakdown the power of LOVE on the nice "Love Iz Love." The dope femcee Likwuid, score major points on her 2 Hungry Bros assisted single, "Go L." She is definitely a fresh breath air from the plastic model of the current crop of mainstream female artists...go ahead my sista...be safe y'all"...

Kazzeo (KHDC-CA): "I know I've been quiet for a couple weeks. Just been enjoying solitude. Anyway looking forward to returning to NYC in October for the CMJ. At least that's the excuse I use. You all know it's just an excuse to go on a strip club tour and sight seeing. LMAO.

Here's a recap of the last 3 weeks. Mel Gibson went mental. Lindsay Lohan went to jail. Lawrence Taylor plead innocent to rape. Paris Hilton got busted for weed twice. Smallville returns for its 10th & final season on September 24. And my upper torso is sunburned. Isn't life great? Lucky for me I'm still taller than Kevin Sakoda. LMAO"...

Savvy (KDON-CA): "Peace everyone, hope you are all enjoying the summer sun. I know all my folks out in NYC have been dealing with some real heat waves, was crazy to see they have opened up 'cooling centers' out there! Whoa. This past week was a very emotional for many residents of the Bay Area as we watched the verdict for the Oscar Grant trial come down. Johannes Mehserle was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, a verdict that many people do not feel was just. Later, more details emerged as we learned about the jury, it did not include ANY African Americans. Needless to say, this was very tough to witness because of all the aftermath too. Although rioting was expected, come to find out - many of the rioters were not even residents of Oakland. It's times like this where we can use the power of music to communicate important messages to our communities and fans: violence is not a solution.

I had the great opportunity to catch up with The Jacka on the evening of the verdict, as he shared his thoughts on the trial. In addition, we also got to touch on some of the upcoming projects he has coming out with Andre Nikatina, Freeway, and Paul Wall. One of the things I admire the most about Jacka is his humility, and great sense of humbleness. You can peep the interview in the second hour of hour show below. And also don't forget to come out and support if you are in the Central Coast on Sunday July 18th, The Mobb Figgaz and Strong Arm Steady will be performing at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz"...

Kevin Sakoda (KSPC-CA): "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!"...

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
 

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: Err'body who was at San Diego's Comic-Con 2010!...

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)