Send your comments to feedback@ozonemag.com constantly containing articles with knowledge on how to stay on top of your shit. Also, since I’m originally from Baton Rouge, it’s a true pleasure checking out your extensive coverage on that region and surrounding areas. I don’t think any other major mag has covered Lil Boosie as often as OZONE has. Just wanted to show our appreciation for all your efforts. Don’t change shit about your mag, cause it ain’t broke. No need to fix that muthafucker! – E&J, dbrecordsllc@hotmail.com (Tallahassee, FL) You only concentrate on Jackson when you cover Mississippi, but there’s more artists in The Sipp making moves than Jackson. Hattiesburg is one of the hottest spots in The Sipp. Artists like GMB, Mizz Smurff, U2Dak and of course me, Huggie B, are making moves. I feel you need to give us just a small portion of the light and time that you give Jackson and you will see who runs The Sipp. – Huggie B, hhhuggieb@hotmail.com (Hattiesburg, MS) Out of all the so-called Hip Hop mags out there, OZONE is one of the few mags that I still read from front to back because of the broad amount of info it provides – not only about artists, but about life and how it affects us as a whole. Continue to hustle hard and keep it true. We see your hard work and we appreciate that and support that. – Future Profit, leaders3@tmail.com (Tuscaloosa, AL) Hey JB, I read your February issue’s 2 Cents. Although I do agree with your feelings and understand your article, I have to say that as a New Yorker not everyone feels that way. There is something you have to hear. I respect you and what you’re doing, and know you will understand where I’m coming from once you listen to my record “We All In The Same Game.” – Donny Goines, donnyscott24@tmail.com (NYC) Regarding your March issue’s Rapquest segment on Nashville, TN: Thanks for the coverage on PacMan and the Tennessee Titans, however, the information was not correct. Adam “PacMan” Jones and Vince Young are the only Titans that have a vested interest in the music and entertainment business. PacMan’s label is called National Street League and his group is called The NSL Click, of which he is a member. Vince Young’s Next Level Entertainment has an artist named AP. – Cheryl Moss (Atlanta, GA) I subscribe to OZONE Magazine and I look forward to reading each issue for Wendy Day’s words of wisdom and advice. I agree with most of her thoughts and finally decided to voice my feelings after I read the February 2007 issue, where she wrote about structure and organization. As the sole owner of my company, structure and organization are a necessity on my plate. It seems, however, that many of the people I encounter in the music industry don’t feel the same way. Day after day, I encounter people who send “business” emails and don’t even bother to give a name or contact information. I get emails like, “Yo, what’s up ma, u need beats?” Of course it should be about their music, but presentation is a key to success as well. It’s the happy medium that most people don’t even bother to achieve. Most of the artists I encounter tell me they’re businessmen, but they don’t even take the proper steps to ensure their own future – like hiring a lawyer to review the contract for them. I’m a paralegal by trade and I tell my artists, “No one sits down and writes 20-page contracts because they have nothing else to do. Every word means something!” Real business people recognize that it takes talent, structure, and organization. – Robin Hardrick, msrobin@ruenempire.com (Chicago, IL) JB, the writing in OZONE is sharp and I love to glance through the pictures to see who’s new in the game. You have exceptional information for up and coming artists like myself. I had to give you props after reading it. You must have a demanding career, but that’s cool because it keeps your work tight. – Ronald Pickard, 04920094@inmatemessage.com (West Palm Beach, FL) My business partner and I consistently read OZONE. We love how you really big up the South but still show genuine love to all other regions. With so much fucked-up shit going on in the world, it’s nice to see others who attempt a different but positive approach. Your mag is extremely informative, 14 // OZONE MAG
I love your new Rapquest section. People are starting to realize that the South has talent. That’s why the East coast is hating the South, but you’ve got some that show love to the South. And the West coast is really loving us. The way I look at it, it was the South that first put out music. – James Dillard, dillard_james@yahoo.com OZONE’s first annual drug issue is the dumbest shit I’ve ever heard of. This is the best stuff you could come up with for Black History Month? How to cook crack? Who needs to know that shit? – Cho Boogie Brown, cheboogie@earthlink.net
Editor Responds: You didn’t read it yet, huh? I’m not really the type of nigga to be writing to a magazine, but I can’t even front – that Crackhead Confessions article kinda fucked me up. My mom died on Christmas in 1989 when I was just 5 years old. She was an addict and she died from AIDS. I don’t know if it was from needles, sex, whatever. I don’t wanna know. I just know one thing: I’m a rapper and I’m ‘bout to blow and she’s not even around to see it. I just had a daughter and she’s not around to see her either. My brother has been in and out of jail his whole life. He’s 26, and her doing drugs mentally fucked him up. It fucked me up too cause I’m real slim and have constant asthma attacks and a weak immune system. I was mad when I found out the real way she died. For years I was being lied to; they told me she died of cancer. When I was 19 my sister told me the truth. I used to cry all the time but since I found out the truth – that she caused her own death – I never shed another tear. If I had money like JB, Jeezy, Luda, and the rest I would go back and help those crackheads, but why help them if they’re just gonna do what they want. Once I get my deal, I’m gonna help at least one of them change their life. If I could stop someone else from losing their mother like I did, that would be great. Please print this. – Dye-Ris, dadeking@aol.com (Miami, FL) I get so many magazines in the mail that I rarely take the time to actually read them. I got this month’s issue in the mail today, The Drug Issue, and decided to actually take the time to sit down and read it. I must admit that it’s really good. Keep up the good work. One thing I will say, though, is that the mag is getting too crowded. You have a lot going on and that’s cool, but don’t overdo it. It seems like you’re trying to pack too much info into one issue. You know the average person in Hip Hop doesn’t read THAT much. Your writers are definitely on point, though. It’s definitely one of the best issues of any magazine I’ve read in a long time. - DJ Chuck T, djchuckt@aol.com (Charleston, SC) As a journalism major, much respect for making such a real, hood, but also good magazine. - Shamrock from the White Rapper Show, shamrock_music@yahoo.com (Atlanta, GA) JB, I don’t care what no one says about you! I got your back. I was excited to read OZONE’s December Sex Issue. You made my day. You don’t drink, smoke, do drugs, or gamble? An all natural woman – I rarely see you in