What's upper! I want to give big props to my Asst. Rap Editor, DJ Kazzeo (see photo above) from Salinas' KHDC for holding down the NASTY NEWS column over the past few weeks. Kazzeo gets two big thumbs up for keeping our dj's & record label reps updated with the latest industry & non-industry news & he did it with excellence! I needed to take a short break & at the same time relocate to a temporary living location until I can officially move into the new home of RapAttackLives.com this Tuesday, September 9th! Soooooo, school's back in effect & so am I so let's do this... This is the big week for Avatar Records as their latest Planet Asia joint "Summertime In The City" b/w "G's & Soldiers" featuring Kurupt goes for the number one MOST ADDED position for college radio! Here's what some of our loyal Rap Attack dj's had to say about Planet Asia's latest cut "Summertime In The City": DJ EarthQuake (Live365.com); "This is a hot joint. Sounds like an old school sample and that sample on the beat is hot hot hot!! Planet Asia comes correct on the flows. "G's & Soldiers" b-side is hot b. West coast sounding track and they just rip it on here. Solid release"... Darin Gloe (KDRU-Springfield, MO); "The track starts off with a dope sample and then the simple piano loop. As usual Planet Asia outshines the production, the beat is a bit repetitve but PA makes up for by spitting fire on the mic. The B-side "G's and Soldiers" is on a different style then usual Planet Asia. Dogg Pound affiliate Kurupt assists with a good verse. I have always thought Kurupt can rhyme he just needed better beats. Once again the emcees outshine the production"... ID (KTOB-CA); "God damn this A side is fuckin killin it! Classic Planet Asia bustin over a smooth ass beat, but for a summer song I wish I had this earlier"... Nesto (WODU-VA); " Aight this joint is dope. I have been a fan of PA since his first EP release and each release he’s put out since then have only kept me wanting more from this cat. His flow is one of the illest out there, and his rhymes are definitely on point. This beat is sick, and Asia kills this track with his rhymes. I expect this joint to make a lot of noise. I know it’s going to get love from me"... Papa-D (WRBB-Boston); " THE A-SIDE IS LOVELY, IT WILL GET CONSTANT ROTATION BY ALL OF THE DJS AT THE STATION..IT'S ASIA AT HIS BEST. .ALTHOUGH I WAS FEELING KURUPT ON THE FLIP, I JUST DIDNT LIKE THE BEAT THAT MUCH...IM SURE A FEW DJS WILL LIKE THAT ONE BETTER THAN SUMMERTIME IN THE CITY" and DJ Raw B (KUSF-San Francisco); "I'm feeling 'Summertime In The City". The chorus is catchy and I'm a sucker for piano loops. My only complaint would be that the quality of vinyl seems a little low (volume wise). The other side is cool too. It's good to hear Kurupt talking shit once again. Production is different which can be good...but not something I'd bust out while playing in the clubs. We'll have this one in medium rotation"...

Quannum Leap? Indeed that's the word coming from Quannum Records as Lyrics Born drops another heater entitled "Callin' Out" b/w "Cold Call" featuring Gift Of Gab from Blackalicious. This record will instantly reminiscent of the "Lady Don't Tek No" track from a couple years back. A solid offering from one of the undergrounds finest. To get laced, holla at the always vibrant Jessica over at Spectre @ 213.368.1601 and while you have her on the phone, ask her about the new Aesop Rock featuring Camp Lo called "Limelighters" on Def Jux... Have you been missing the rugged and rough, boom bap style of  hip-hop? Look no further. Black Moon is back on the set with "Stay Real" on Duck Down and this is blazin! Always known to deliver the realness, The "Moon" does it again. Make sure to flip it over and peep out "12" Barrel" featuring Sean Price. For more info, Papa D is the man to get at. Give him a shout at 877.969.5403@skytel.com ... The Bay Area's own Encore is back with the zigga zigga. No, he's not catching wreck on the turntables, that's the name of his latest single. "Zigga Zigga" and "Essentially Yours" were both produced by Jake One and come to courtesy of the good people at Hiero Imperium. You want this? Holla at our boy ID to get serviced via email id77@aol.com ...

With the race for Govenor is on here in Cali, I thought I'd give Jessica outta Spectre to voice her feelings on all this. " I know it may be completely politically incorrect for me to be airing my opinions, but tough shit. Cali has always been a Democratic state. This whole thing with Arnold is a huge ridiculous scam set up in order to shift the state's power into the hands of the Republican Party which  if it happens, could mean very scary things for Cali and the rest of the United States. REMEMBER - if California becomes a Republican state, that highly reduces the chances of getting Bush out of office which is the scariest thought of them all. The recall was brought to us by a lone congressman who spent $1.7 million to gather the relatively small number of signatures required to initiate a recall. Now, a Hollywood actor is spending millions of his own money in an attempt to buy one of the country's highest offices. This is crazy and it needs to be defeated decisively to prevent more attacks on our democratic system like this one from happening. So if you don't sign this petition please at least make it a point to go out and VOTE NO ON THE RECALL or vote for Gary Coleman," Peace, Jess...

Outta Seattle's KEXP & is our Rap Attack Mixtape Reporter DJ Scene & here's what's up with Scene, " What up fam! Your opportunity is still there to submit freestyles and exclusives for the new mix CD hosted by Jinx Da Juvy (Def Jam). So far the response has been overwhelming and I have freestyles from all over the country. Your freestyle will be mixed in with other national artists, labels, new commercial and underground records. The FIRST people to get promos of the new CD will be major label A&Rs and promoters from Interscope, Geffen, J Records, Atlantic, Warner Bros, Virgin, Columbia, Universal Canada, Epic, Bad Boy, Jive, Arista, Elektra, and many independent labels. The Deadline: Sept 12, 2003. INTERESTED IN SPONSORING the CD? Get at me ASAP. You can hit me up at: djscene@hotmail.com or on my website at: www.dj-scene.com. Thanks, DJ Scene"...  Remember we told you about C-Rayz Walz and Raekwon touring? Here’s some of the dates.  NYC Sept. 23, Chicago Sept. 28, Minneapolis Sept. 29, Fort Collins, CO Oct. 4, Seattle Oct. 6, Santa Cruz, CA Oct.11, San Francisco Oct. 12, Los Angeles Oct. 13 & 15, El Paso Oct. 17, Houston Oct. 19, Atlanta Oct. 21, Baltimore Oct. 25, Philadelphia Oct. 26, and Cleveland Nov. 2… September 17 will be Kazzeo's 10 year anniversary at KHDC in Salinas, CA and if any label reps or artists would like to be part of the show via phone in’s, please get at him in advance so he can get you the number to call. You can hit Kazzeo up online at: dj_kazzeo@yahoo.com…  Coming soon, two phat new singles from El Gant. First single's "No Joke" produced by NY's Ready C on El's new label Nacirema Records...  Heads that are into diggin' are gonna love the new EP by Take "Third Story" (Buttermilk Records). There's eight tight instrumental tracks that Take has put together & beat junkies will enjoy what you hear. To get laced with the vinyl contact Buttermilk Records at 206. 720.1434. Take keeps busy out in Los Angeles makin' noise at Arons Records store keepin' the hip-hop vinyl fiends happy... The buzz is strong with  The Panjabi MC featuring Phar-City "Hands In The Air" (Dolo Mic). A sure shot winner when it comes to packing the dance floor & an instant phone reaction record over the airwaves. Phar-City is available for radio interviews & doing custom drops. Please holla at Crisis at 860.883.1697 or online at: PHARCITYC@AOL.COM... "Bucweet" Tha Animal featuring Cassidy (remember 'Decisions?') cut "Git Down On The Floor" (White Label) is gonna hit big on the underground, mixshow & clubs.Vinyl coming soon. Expect the MP3 exclusive to our Rap Attack panel coming soon via your email... Peep your mail this week for the new 12" with Mr. WEBB "Tales From Da Delph" b/w Suspens featuring William "Poogie" Hart (from the Delfonics), "Suspens Da Don" (Suspens Recordings). Show our Philly fam some love when you get this. For more info you can contact Mii Mii online at: SUSPENS@SUSPENSRECORDING.COM, on her 2-way: MIIMII@MY2WAY.COM or at 610. 292.9703! Holla...  The "RETURN OF THE DJ TOUR" begins on October 7th and the Bomb Hip-Hop Magazine & David Paul are looking for a couple of local turntablists/hip-hop dj's in each city to open up the show and join them on stage. Scratching and beat juggling are cool but you HAVE TO be able to beatmix as well. They want well rounded dj's that can rock the crowd. If you think you have what it takes email David Paul at: usa@bombhiphop.com. Here are the cities:

SAN FRANCISCO, CA.
PORTLAND, OR.
EUGENE, OR.
SEATTLE/TACOMA, WA.
VANCOUVER, CANADA
MISSOULA, MONTANA
WINNIPEG, CANADA
MINNEAPOLIS , MN.
CHICAGO, IL.
DETROIT, MI
ST. LOUIS, MO.
SPRINGFIELD, MO.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK.
DALLAS, TX.
NEW ORLEANS, LA.
BATON ROUGE, LA.
HOUSTON, TX.
AUSTIN, TX.
SANTA FE, NM.
PHOENIX, AZ.
SAN DIEGO, CA.
LOS ANGELES, CA.

Coming to NYC this September 26th is the FAME (Filipino Americans In Music & Entertainment) conference. Here's the exclusive 411: Groundbreaking event connects music industry experts and aspiring young professionals in an evening of networking and discussion" On September 26, 2003, Collaborative Opportunities for Raising Empowerment Inc. (CORE), a not-for-profit organization of progressive, young Fil-Am professionals, will host Filipino Americans in Music & Entertainment ("FAME") at Lighthouse International, 111 East 59th Street (b/w Park & Lexington), New York City. This groundbreaking event will connect attendees with highly successful Filipino-American professionals in the highly competitive world of music and entertainment. The panel discussion and networking event will benefit those interested in a career in the entertainment industry, or who simply want to learn about theexperience of being a young Filipino professional in corporate America.
FAME will feature accomplished professionals speaking on their experience in promotion, public relations, entertainment law, production, accounting, and business development among others. They are record label executives, award-winning DJs, musicians, entrepreneurs, and activists. They are pioneers, paving the way for Filipinos, and Asian Americans, in the music industry.
The panelists are:
Manny Bella, Owner, Target Music Inc., Paul E. Butler, Director of Program Enterprises, VH-1 Music First (VH1) and Country Music Television (CMT), Russ Elevado, Audio Mix Engineer, Gizelle M. Jacobs, Esq., Director, Business and Legal Affairs, Island Def Jam Music Group, Kuttin Kandi, Turntablist, Deejay, Activist, Hip-Hop Advocate, Jeannine Magno, Public Relations, Cornerstone Promotions / The FADER Magazine, Rich Pangilinan (DJ Riddler), Record Label Executive, Entrepreneur, Producer/Remixer, Musician, Radio DJ: KTU 103.5 FM and Anthony Pasigan, Senior Accountant, Be Music/Bertelsmann. More information about these panelists can be found on the CORE Web site (www.core-nyc.com).
The FAME event will be "a wonderful opportunity for networking, particularly in an industry where making personal contacts and building relationships is so important," explains Iris Ria Pacis, CORE Events Director. "We are organizing this event to let young Filipinos in New York know that opportunities in the music industry are available to them," says Manny Lorenzo, FAME Project Director. FAME is a follow up to CORE's highly successful speaker panel and networking reception, "Harnessing Individual Successes Toward Collective Empowerment" co-hosted with Philippine Consul General Lacanlale last March.
Over 200 young professionals from the New York Metro area attended this event.
EVENT DETAILS: Filipino Americans in Music &
Entertainment
Friday, September 26, 2003
5:30 pm Doors open, 7:00 pm Panel
Lighthouse International
111 East 59th Street (b/w Park & Lexington) New
York City
Registration Fees: $35 until 8/31; $40 from 9/1 to 9/19; $50 at the door. REGISTER ONLINE at www.core-nyc.com or email core.info@verizon.net for more details...

IMPORTANT NEWS: Nasty-Nes, DJ Addition, DJ EQ from WBCR & Dan Shores from WHRW 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!...

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SHOUT OUT TIZIME: Happy B'day to Baby-C (Joons!!!). Congratulations to our Rap Attack Mixtape Reporter, FunkDaddy from Seattle & his girl June on the recent birth of their new born baby. Special shout to Kyleah a.k.a. Special-K my Okinawan Soul Mate!
 

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

Nasty-Nes

(Pinoy Pride4Life / John 3:16)