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I just became a fan of this great magazine. I was introduced to OZONE at the modeling competition in St. Louis at The Loft and since then I’ve been looking forward to the next issue. I love the Groupie Confessions and the Photo Galleries. I also wanna thank y’all for putting four of my runway pictures on the website cause even though I didn’t win, it made me feel like a winner. – Samantha, howardarella@aol.com (St. Louis, MO) I’m an avid reader of OZONE Magazine and I want to thank y’all for holding down the South in such a thorough fashion. I’m originally from Oklahoma, now residing in Texas. Contrary to what most people think, Oklahoma is a Southern state and we do have artists – like Razzmatazz, 9 Milla, Issco Say, Nitro and the late great group 918 (R.I.P. CTS). I would love to see y’all search out this talent and give Oklahoma some shine and respect! – Zach Zinda, knockout713@yahoo.com (Oklahoma) I’ve been purchasing OZONE for a little over a year now, and I sincerely love your publication. The photography is great, the topics are interesting every issue, and most importantly the articles are always on point. Offhand I can’t think of any typos that I have to read around like I do in those “other magazines.” Keep up the good work. My only small complaint is the lack of light shone on Detroit artists, because that’s where I’m from. We also have many good DJs that didn’t make the second annual DJ issue. Keep up the good work. The dedication definitely shows! – Big Gryph, biggryph@gmail.com (Detroit, MI) Florida is next. We’re being watched as the next Southern spot to have a chance at the torch. I love that article Wendy Day did in your last magazine on how important passion is. I carry a copy of that article in my wallet for motivation. – 2 Slabz, 1984ericb@gmail.com (West Palm Beach, FL) I just wanted to thank Wendy Day. I try to read everything she writes. Her articles in OZONE are the first ones I go to. She helps out the women in the business that truly want to work and aren’t trying to get “hooked up.” Thank you! – Cyn Management, cyn_mgmt1@yahoo.com The April issue is a classic! The first thing that stands out is the number of new advertisements, big shout out to Che Johnson. RapQuest was on point as always. Tell Supa Cindy that she could get it for real. Wendy Day’s article on passion was accurate and informative. When I want useful information, I know Wendy will always break me off proper. You could’ve added The Clipse to that Gangsta Grillz We Don’t Want To See article. Jive won’t release another album on them til I’m 28 (I’m 21 now) and a Gangsta Grillz for them would be a waste of time. Is it just me or is Lil Boosie looking more and more broke with every passing issue? I think he borrowed Webbie’s gold herringbone in
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one photo. Thanks to the heavy starch and creases in his blue jeans, I knew Rob G was from Texas before even reading his article. The Alliance looks like an imitation City High. Capitol did a good job of capitalizing off the buzz “This Is Why I’m Hot” already had, but they failed at producing a second single. In May we’ll be saying “Mims who?” thanks to their promotions and marketing department. I’m going to cop that new Lil Flip album. I’m also going to cop that new album from Carol City Cartel. I like the fact that Gun Play just doesn’t care, about anything. Pimp C’s promotional tactics are solid, but not intelligent. Maybe that’s why UGK hasn’t sold many records. Three 6 Mafia is officially Hollywood. Where is Yo Gotti when you need him? USDA is another group I’ll support. What is Killer Mike thinking? How do you fall out with a cat that takes you around the world and lets you win a Grammy? He’s dumb. The Chopper City Boyz album was cool and I’m waiting on the new joint from B.G. OZONE West makes me want to take a vacation. All things considered, this issue is another classic and OZONE continues to have the streets on lock. – Derrick Tha Franchise, derrick_francis03@hotmail.com (Virginia Beach, VA) I’ve been down with OZONE Magazine for about two years now and it’s the tightest thing on the market, for real. That new Pole Position section is fire! Since just about every rapper nowadays has a tattoo, what’s up with an Ink section? - Made (Ocala, FL) I’m waiting to read a groupie confession about JB. Maybe you should just make one up to have some fun with your readers! That would be gangsta! - Justin Smith, jcsmith@tmail.com (Tampa, FL) I was pretty upset about your Kentucky Derby special edition. Where was the Villebillies? Where was Determined? Where was Code Red? You had a bunch of artists featured that don’t even do shows or have radio play? I know this might not mean a lot coming from a lil white girl from the Souf side, but next year do your research before you do a whack-ass issue like that. - Sara Pepper, lollipopladi@hotmail.com (Louisville, KY) Just wanted to say hello and tell you big ups on your magazine! I still have one of the first copies, a little faded and stained with coffee, but still good reading. Keep up the good work! - Nigel One (Pensacola, FL) I saw the OZONE Awards y’all did. It was monumental. It showed the unity in the South, real talk. I copped my first OZONE Magazine and was impressed. I hardly buy The Source or XXL. I fuck with West Coast mags like Murder Dog and Xplosive faithfully, and since coppin’ OZONE I’m hooked on that too. I fuck with real mags that show love to the independents on the come up. - Sean L. (Tacoma, WA)