CINCINNATI, OH:
The weather is warming up and the Crime Stopper snitches are on the prowl, getting paid $500 a bust and with the streets more active than they have ever been they are constantly picking up that paper. Even teachers are getting busted for buying drugs, serving alcohol to minors and fondling babies. The entertainment in Cincinnati has truly picked up the pace. Never has the city had so many good artists on the radio, thanks to Eddie Bauer (PD) and Big Greg (MD) over at WIZF 101.1 for recognizing good music and real talent, like Showtime. This young brother has got a real stage performance and industry quality rhymes. - Judy Jones (Judy@JJonesent.com)
WASHINGTON, DC:
Through his popular Street Wars mixtape series, P-Cutta easily established himself as DC’s most prolific mixtape DJ, but that was a couple years ago. Word on the street is that underage mixtape phenom DJ Rob is lighting a match under P-Cutta’s comfortable seat. Because of his Target Squad affiliation Rob’s various celebrity hosted mixtapes have been gaining a substantial following in and out of the area. He generated enough buzz to be featured on MTV’s Sucker-Free Sunday and was nominated as Best New Mixtape DJ on mixtapeawardsonline.com. Rob is about to spearhead a seven city Spring Break Tour with his Target Squad cohorts. He’s kinda like premature labor, it’s hard to stop the kid. – Pharoh Talib (Ptalib@gmail.com)
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA:
Alyssa hit the 106th & Park stage, representing for VA at Wild Out Wednesday. D-Strange is creating a buzz in the streets, and Mims has the hottest joint in the club. Pharrell begins construction on his youth center. TeamHood is the most gangsta group in VA; a sea of red can be seen following them everywhere in the Hampton Roads area. Their mixtape Da Makin’ is in the streets right now. Doubt Gotcha’s new single “Dopeman,” with The Clipse, is blazin’ . – Derrick Tha Franchise (Trax4Profit@hotmail.com)
ATLANTA, GA:
The first ever A-Town Day went down at Morris Brown’s football stadium, featuring performances from virtually every Patiently Waiting act in ATL and more. The event was well-organized but at times seemed more like a community circus – literally. There were a whole bunch of little kids running around, a funnel cake stand, and free giveaways. Drama ensued between Killer Mike and Big Boi and their entourages, but who “won” and “lost” the altercation depends on which camp you ask. D.G. Yola, shot in the face at a red light during an apparent robbery attempt, is reportedly recovering.
RALEIGH, NC:
The CIAA Basketball tournament takes place in Charlotte every year around this time. It’s the oldest black basketball tournament in the country. It looks like the boys from Little Brother are making some steady moves out of Durham to get ready for the upcoming year. - Big K (kapcitypromo@gmail.com)
– Eric Perrin (Eric.Perrin@ozonemag.com)
COLUMBIA, SC:
Lil Ru continues to keep the hits coming as his new single “Don’t I Look Good” is picking up momentum on radio and clubs throughout Columbia. Club Evolutions remains a premiere party spot with performances from the likes of Yo Gotti and Lil Boosie, and a Monday night talent competition hosted by the Bad Girl Venom that gives independent artists a chance to showcase their skills. Charlamagne Tha God celebrated his one year anniversary as co-host of the Wendy Williams Experience- Wendy, Deelishis, Jermaine Hall, and DJ Chuck T were all in attendance.
TALLAHASSEE, FL:
Last month we had concerts from everyone – Pastor Troy, Fabo, DJ Unk, Lil Boosie, and the Heisman Boyz, largely led by Blak of TUK Entertainment and Coach of Direct Connect – who are the driving force behind Tally’s Hip Hop entertainment. Be Out Day at FAMU featured One Chance and the recently released Shawn Jay of Field Mob. Trick Daddy is back in town for the 305 to 750 Hood Rich concert at Baja’s on Easter night, so hopefully everybody went to church first! Blazin’ 102.3’s Birthday Bash (www.blazin1023.com) goes down April 22-28 with Uncle Luke, Gorilla Zoe, Tank, Plies, and more. Exclusive J is the hottest new mixtape dude in Tally, and The Shop Boyz’ “Party Like A RockStar” is the hottest new record in the streets - totally, dude! - DJ Dap (DJDapOnline@gmail.com)
- Randy Roper (Randy.Roper@ozonemag.com)
CHARLESTON, SC:
CHARLESTON, SC: Since we ranked as one of the nation’s most dangerous cities last year, Hoodz DVD Magazine came through and did a special feature on life in Charleston a.k.a. The Chuck Town, granting the nation full access into the United States’ newest murder capital. The streets are also buzzing about the release of TwinD of 1st Century Entertainment’s newest compilation featuring the city’s hottest talent. Ferl Gates’ new mixtape Still In The Mix is still a best-seller in almost all the record stores. New singles and mixtapes from local artists Redrum, P.I.M.P., Venni Mussiani, and Carlos Cartel are also setting the streets on fire. – DJ Chuck T (DJChuckT@aol.com)
ORLANDO, FL:
DJ Nasty’s birthday bash at Firestone was the best party of the year so far, with Rich Boy, Plies, Rick Ross, and more. Across town, a man was stabbed six times outside of Club Hush. Infinity Beats, who produced Mary J. Blige’s single “Take Me As I Am,” is currently working with 112’s Slim on his upcoming solo album. Federal agents executed a search warrant on Lou Pearlman’s offices and home, the latest in a string of legal problems facing the man who built the Backstreet Boys and ‘NSYNC. The Young Buck and Lil Scrappy “show” at Club Legends ranks right up there with Orlando’s greatest flops, but at least the ice sculpture looked good.
JACKSONVILLE, FL:
Believe it! Boosie, Webbie, Young Capone, and Yola all rolled through Duval. Swordz and Dukwon did their thing hyping up the crowd at Plush Nightclub. Dukwon’s new mixtape I Will Be Heard by DJ Smallz is circulating in the streets, along with the Roger for Mayor DVD hosted by Roger from Point Blank Ent. Bigga Rankin has been making major moves for Jacksonville and rumor has it Young Cash just did the photo shoot for his debut album. If you’re on the Southside, check out DJ 151’s new hot spot at Jim’s Place. Until next time, suck it easy, haters. - Ms. Rivercity (www.myspace.com/msrivercity)
MIAMI, FL:
- Destine Cajuste (upromoteme@aol.com)
TAMPA, FL:
Acafool’s “Damn I Look Good” Tour is coming to a city near you. DJ H-Vidal is now the official DJ for the Tampa Bay Storm and the official tour DJ for Bubba Sparxxx! If you wanna hear a DJ that will make you fall out laughing and will support you if you sound good, tune into AM 1150 WTMP and 96.1 FM o hear Big $$$ Ced – yes, we still have an AM station! Make sure you send get well wishes to DJ Doc D, who suffered a heart attack and is recovering. - Mz T-Rock (mztrock@yahoo.com)
My 99 Jamz morning show partner in crime Big Lip was the talk of Wendy Williams’ syndicated gossip show. A female called in claiming he has a 7-year-old son in Charlotte, NC, that he doesn’t take care of and that his wife doesn’t know about, and that he lives in a $1 million home. Funny considering he has custody of his two sons, has never been married, and his house is nice but not worth $1 million! BET’s Spring Bling did its thing up in West Palm, but it was the clubs on South Beach that were crazy! Speaking of crazy, DJ Khaled shot the video for “We Takin’ Over” with dozens of celebrities. With all the jumping and leaping Khaled did in this minimovie, I see movies in his future! God help us all! ListennnnnnN!!! - Supa Cindy (Supaisaqueen@gmail.com)
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