What's upper! This weeks NASTY NEWS is gonna be short & sweet since I'm in the middle of moving. I do want to give big props to our fam outta WRBB & Landspeed, Papa D who's been watching our backs (college radio & internet rap shows) for years when it comes to lacing us with the phat underground flavas at Landspeed. I'm going to print an email that Papa D sent to me so you'll know first hand on what's up with him. Here it is:

Peace yall...Papa D! here.....I have some important news regarding myself and Landspeed....as of the end of this week, I will no longer be working full-time for Landspeed Records. After years of financial trouble, the owner of the company is closing the Boston based office/warehouse and trying to shift the focus to the New York office. Since I declined to move there a few months ago, I am getting let go. I will still be doing radio promotions and working all of the hot shit I have been for the last 4+ years. I AM NOT GOING AWAY. As far as y'all are concerned, nothing will be changing. Your servicing will not be affected. You will still get all the goodies I have been sending from labels such as High Times Records, Eastern Conference, Duck Down Records, Brick Records, Solid Recordings etc. The only Landspeed products I have serviced since the beginning of the year are Mobb Deep and 1st Infantry, so it doesn't really make sense for them to have a full-time college radio promoter in-house. All of the other joints I have sent, which is the majority of the stuff I send, are indy projects from outside labels that I will continue to be working. It is even quite possible that I will continue to work all of the Landspeed stuff as well, depending on wether or not they decide to cut college radio promo completely. That has yet to be determined. It is no secret that Landspeed is facing some seriously tough times financially and I would be surprised if the company lasted another year. In fact, they now owe my label, Brick Records, almost $50,000, so I am as unhappy an employee as you get. Despite this huge amount of money that is owed to me, I am leaving on as good terms as possible. I am actually quite happy to be leaving and am looking forward to breaking free of some of the constraints that Landspeed's financial status has placed on me as a promoter and as a record label owner. I am currently exploring a few options as far as new ventures go, and when I have decided exactly what I will be doing I will let you all know. I will 100% still be doing college radio promo. Let me please repeat and emphasize, I AM NOT GOING AWAY!!!!! I have a ton of new projects lined up, including new music from Black Moon, Jedi Mind Tricks and more. I highly doubt that most of y'all will even notice the difference…
Until I figure out exactly where my next desk will be, y'all can continue to contact me thru this email account as well as at papad@brickrecords.com. I have also edited the info below so please update your records. This email will still be the best way to reach me though…..
I will be in Cali from 8/6 thru 8/13 seeing my beloved Red Sox battle the Oakland A's among other things. When I return, I will know exactly what's what so look for some info from me then….

Thanks to all of y'all that have shown continued support….
papa d!
Brick Records
vm-888 513 3998 (m-f)
cell-617 216 7043
papad@brickrecords.com
 

Brick Records
PO Box 281
Boston MA 02117
 

Detroit's Vishiss is about to drop his next single "Thaswassup" (Spit).Vishiss is available to do custom radio & mixtape drops & phoners. With the drops, you need to send in your name, station call letters, mailing address & phone # plus what you want said on your drops to: SARAH@GOODVIBEMUSIC.COM. Vishiss is gettin' ready to go on his promo tour to the following markets. If you want to set up a meet & greet, etc., hit up Sarah at her email addrress:

VISHISS PROMO TOUR:

CHICAGO: MONDAY, AUG 4th & 5th

MILWAUKEE, WI: WEDNESDAY AUG 6th

Planet Asia is back with "Summertime In The City" (produced by J-Thrill) b/w "G's & Soldiers" featuring Kurupt (Avatar). Rap Attack dj's, peep your email for the MP3. Vinyl coming soon! For more info, contact Dionte Griffin over at Avatar at (323) 878-1114 or online at: DEE@AVATARRECORDS.COM... Straight outta the CT. is Phar-City with "Got Em" b/w "Throw Your Hands In The Air" featuring The Panjabi MC (Dolo Mic). I urge our Rap Attack panel to peep their mail this week for the vinyl cause early feedback is that both the A & B sides are the ish! Holla at Crisis for copies at (860) 883-1697... If you're in Seattle, make sure you peep out the special "History Of Asians In Seattle Hip-Hop" exhibition from July 5th through Nov '03 at the Wing Luke Museum in Chinatown (407 7th Ave.).Yours truly is featured in the exhibit. For more info, log on to: http://www.wingluke.org/curremtnewsreleases.html... While in Seattle for all you martial arts & Bruce Lee fans (like me!!!), check out the Bruce Lee Memorabilia at the former Uwajimaya Bldg. (519 6th Ave. S. in Chinatown) 10am-8pm, Wed-Sun, June 5th-Oct 16. Log on to: WWW.BRUCELEE-EXHIBIT.ORG for more info...

RAPATTACKLIVES.COM is moving to a brand new location. I will be contacting our Rap Attack panel & the record label reps with our new mailing address. Stay tuned.

SHOUT OUT TIZIME: A huge THANK YOU to Papa D for his support to all of us & keepin' it real while he was locking ish down over at Landspeed... Condolences goes out to Philly's Number One Mixtape DJ & loyal Rap Attack mixtape reporter DJ Meddafore who's grandmother recently passed away. Med reached out to me & is very heartbroken over the loss of  a family member he was truly close with. Please reach out to our brother in hip-hop & let him know we got his back in prayers online at: MEDDAFORE@AOL.COM. R.I.P. to one of the greatest comedians of all time from the golden era of radio, stage, tv & the big screen, Bob Hope (Thanks For The Memories!!!).

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

Nasty-Nes

(Pinoy Pride4Life / John 3:16).