Just when you thought it was safe, the dastardly dwarf returns. Yes indeed, due to Nes finishing his big move, here I am dropping some insight for all of you. Ya ready? Alright let’s go... Possibly the hardest working yet down low type cat is our boy Cleavon at SRC in New York. His plate is full as he is ready to serve the dj’s with some heat such as David Banner's “Cadillac On 22’s”, Akon’s “Bonanza”, Ric-A-Che’s”, and the exclusive David Banner remix of “Like A Pimp” featuring Twista & Busta. But wait, that’s not all. Cleavon is also rocking the mic on “Serious” and along side G-Dep on “Break Me Off”. For info on any of these tracks, get at our boy: cleavon.shuler@umusic.com or at 212.331.2627…For the past few years Tribeca has been killing it on the underground tip. Now he’s back with “Charlie Hustle” on Major League Entertainment. The b-side, “Throw Heat”, features another strong up & comer in Doujah Raze. Don’t sleep on this. Hit up Sean at Major League, 212.840.5579, and tell’em RapAttack sent ya…On a brief personal note, I was very pleased to recently find out that Jessica Alba (Dark Angel) is again single. Not like I have a chance but it helps keep my spirits up ya know…While it may not sound too inviting to eat, Strange Fruit is a group you need to peep out. The single, “All The Way” b/w “Maintain”, is a strong offering on Kajmere Sound Recordings. For more info, reach out to Jessica @ Spectre at 213.368.1601... Be on the look out for the new Black Moon album entitled “Total Eclipse” on DuckDown Records. It drops on October 7^th. Thanks to Buckshot who called into my radio show last week. Log on to: WWW.DUCKDOWN.COM for more info... If you’re looking for something with a really dope message in the music, you have to peep out The Oddjobs “Transparent” on Third Earth. These guys break down the theme of un-involved parents and the resulting affects. Man this song is dope. ThirdEarthLings@hotmail.com  is who you need to shout out for info on this heater… Back in full effect is Concise straight outta Vancouver, BC. His single “Bust Back” features Checkmate and DT. It should be in burning on your tables by now but if it’s not, give Jay Swing a shout @ 604.415.9296 or online at: doubleup@infinet.net... My vertically challenged brother from another mother, ID is holding it down at Hiero Imperium. Look down and ask him about the new Hieroglyphic record “Powers That Be." Peep this record because Pep Love really comes correct on this one. To get laced, call 510.444.5351... Had a chance to see Panjabi MC rock a club in San Francisco this weekend. Kind of hot for sure... Admittedly there has been a fair amount of confusion among dj’s lately with regards to Interscope. One thing that is not confusing though is that the new Obie Trice record is BLAZING! “When The Sh*t Hits The Fan” featuring Dr. Dre & Eminem is a direct hit on JA Rule's battleship. To get your hands on it, shout out our boy Benny “I didn’t bust at Carlito” Blanco @ 310.865.7921… Did any of you catch the VH-1 special on Ol’ Dirty, uh I mean, Dirt McGirt? I thought this was a real entertaining show as it chronicled his activities in the two weeks after his parole. It was funny watching him cavort a variety of people including a “fresh out of high school” manager, a thugged out promo rep, an in your face parole officer, and of course the token stripper. Ah yes, you have to love Ol’ Dirty don’t you? But the most entertaining part of the special was seeing & hearing Damon Dash and RZA resolved contract issues. And while we’re on the topic of tv, let me just say that “Cheaters” ROCKS!!!!!… Are you sleeping on the Lifesavas? Shame on you if you are. They have a slammin single out now called “Selecta” on Quannum Records featuring J-Live. Give Jessica @ Spectre a call at the above number for the hook up…You know I gotta give some props real quick. Every week I see a large amount of charts from dj’s. Many of them add a little commentary in there charts and that’s cool. But one cat who seriously should be writing comedy in Hollywood is Edgie Soprano from WUNH in Durham, NC. This guy is off the chart with his views and comments on popular issues and music. One of my weekly highlights for real… Best wishes to Xzibit who recently had problems with some wanna be tough guys… Not many people in hip-hop recognize Fresno, CA as anything but a town you pass by on your way from San Francisco to Los Angeles but that’s about to change. You already know that Planet Asia is reppin’ Fresno but now there’s a new cat on the scene. Verb Stylo is ready to show the world he can hang with best of them. He’s already been in ciphers with the Clipse and has been rockin’ numerous shows thoughout Central Cali and now he’s dropping his debut album. “Hell Or High Water” on Solid Ground Records is packed with something for everybody. Whether it be the club or the street, Verb Stylo has it covered. Don’t sleep. For more info peep out: www.solidgroundrecords.com or call 559.261.0226 … One record that's making noise with a lot of dj’s especially our Conference Call panel is Hezekiah feat. Bahamadia “Gypsy Slang” on Soul Spazm Records. Solid production with Bahamadia really spitting venom. I haven’t heard her come this correct since she dropped “Total Wreck” back in the mid-90’s. To get laced, contact 212.475.3812 and let’em know RapAttack sent ya….Happy Bday to my man King Shameek out in New Jersey. Congratulations on the success with the Miss Nana project. Miss Nana will be the opening act on Bow Wow's "Unleashed Tour" & will be on the road through September. Shameek says, "I never thought that I would be DJ'ing for a 12 year old, let alone a girl. But that's what's up. Thanx again to you and all the DJ's who are supporting Miss Nana. You can peep out both Bow Wow & Miss Nana in an upcoming episode of BET's 106 & Park. And yes indeed, I will be at your party Shameek in San Jose on the 15^th… Ruff Ryder's Kevin "Ice" Cooper has opened up his new record label, Wildfire Ent.. His first artist signed to his new label is Reed with "Indian Song." Rap Attack dj's peep your email for the MP3 & everyone else can holla at Kev online at: KEVCOOP718@AOL.COM... Being the 80’s maniac that I am, it was wild this past weekend as I traveled down to Paso Robles, CA to see 80’s dance group Expose reunite for the first time in 10 years to perform. Man it really brought back a lot of memories of Aquanet hairspray and turtlenecks… Record labels, please update your files. Damian Rodriguez a.k.a. DJ Groove’s new mailing address is KGNU / 3241 E. 103^rd Place # 1005 / Denver, CO 80229. Make sure you lace him with all the heat... People Under The Stairs are about to hit the scene once again with “Or Stay Tuned” on OM Records. It drops on August 19. To make sure you get serviced, hit up Dirk Hahl at 415.377.2219… Is it me or is it about damn time that football season started again? Despite what Chris “I wear Orange and Blue underroos” Hodkins from KGNU in CO., he says, the AFC West still belongs to the Raiders. Silver and Black run the Bay Area and don’t forget it!!!!... Big ups to our fam over at Platinum Queens. This week they give props on their site to our own Nasty-Nes & Rap Attack Mixtape Reporter DJ Yoshi reppin' New Jersey. Here's the link: http://www.platinumqueens.net/_wsn/page7.html... From big butts to big d#cks! Seattle's Grammy Award winner, Sir Mix-A-Lot will be dropping his first new joint in over 8 years with "Big Johnson" (Rhyme Cartel/IMusic/BMG). Hey now!... The past few weeks in Nasty News, we've been pre-hyping the new Phar City joints "Got Em" b/w "Throw Your Hands In The Air" featuring Panjabi MC (Dolo Mic). Our panel just got laced & here's what they're sayin' about CT.'s finest; DJ Scene (KEXP-Seattle, WA): " Dope party joint! 'Got 'Em' has that house party feel to it and keeps the crowd moving!" Earthquake (Live365.com): "Got Em" is a nice track with a totally different feel to it. The beat is blazing and the singing took a while to get used to but I dig it. On the other hand the B side is totally blazing. Don't know what Panjabi is saying but the beat is blazing and he rips it. This is a club banger!!!!" DJ Herk (Mixtape reporter/WFNM Lancaster, PA): " I do feel the "throw your hands in the air" the beat is tight and their hook deliveries are alright and same with their lyrics  I still play it because of the beat & Panjabi MC. If they would redid their vocals and ride the beat right it would be a hit like " Beware Of The Boys." A lot of emcee's don't attack the beat right, to me that is the diffrence between a Jay-Z and these guys. Jay-Z, Nas, Ghostface, Mos Def, Talib, Chopps from Planet Asia, Rasco, Ludicris, 50 Cent, Eminem & my favorite, M.O.P. all attack the beat, they just don't spit on the track. All around it is a good record & has potential! Chris Westbrooks ( WSYC Shippensburg, PA): "I love the beat, the hook is tight, I got a good response when I played it in the club.  I am really feeling this track." DJ Solo (WECI Richmond, IN):  "After droppin the needle on this, I was like aw shit!!! This is bangin." Holla at Crisis for copies at (860) 883-1697... Planet Asia is back with "Summertime In The City" (produced by J-Thrill) b/w "G's & Soldiers" featuring Kurupt (Avatar). Vinyl on it's way this week! For more info, contact Dionte Griffin over at Avatar at (323) 878-1114 or online at: DEE@AVATARRECORDS.COM... Coming soon, two phat new singles from El Gant... 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.). For more info, log on to: http://www.wingluke.org/curremtnewsreleases.html... While in Seattle for all you martial arts & Bruce Lee fans, 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...

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Nasty-Nes, DJ Addition & DJ EQ from WBCR (see his photo above) are all in the works on planning a huge hip-hop showcase at the upcoming CMJ conference in NYC on October 23rd. We need the record labels support to help sponsor our event. If interested, please contact Addition at 617. 908. 3639!

SHOUT OUT TIZIME: Morgan Carey (Happy Bday Sensei), DJ Creativity (Imaginary Pimp), CA, Baby Niko, Papa D, DJ Rerok, Nathan "Nash" Sheard (Got your messages but just been busy bro), Princess E (Happy Bday & congrats on your new gig at Interscope) & Rebecca Altamn (Thanks for getting me the Vishiss record).

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DJ KAZZEO
KHDC & Asst. Rap Editor for RapAttackLives.com