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chicago, il
Everyone is preparing for Chicago City Classic, a game between Southern University and Mississippi Valley State. There’s been a lot of noise from SoundMaster T’s new single “Do It Like My Birthday.” Windy City Flavor, a weekly showcase of indie artists, has moved to Club Vain on Mondays. The Soul Selectors are back with Industry Night on Tuesdays at Vain also. Vi is making noise with his record “Hurta” which is getting mixshow spins. Newly signed Dude Nem debuted on Rap City and 106 and Park with “Watch My Feet”. Everybody is gearing up for Kanye West’s new album. - Jamal Hooks (JHooks@tmail.com)
groups like Adore, Bobby Lee, Chop Shop (STL), Big Chief (Dallas), Tone (Louisville) and Mink gave it to the people. The fashion show was really the highlight. Check out the photos in the OZONE Gallery. DJ Balo is nominated for an SEA award. There is strength in numbers as Mixed Up Record Pool, DJ B Nasty and his STM Camp have merged with the Heat Spinner DJs. Yung Mane is coming on strong. His mixtape should be out soon. - Lucky The Promo King (srfoleaf@aol.com)
NASHVILLE, TN
DJs, independent artists and store owners are in total shock after several stores and individuals were raided and arrested for selling what we know as mixtapes, but what was made out to look like “bootlegged” CDs. Don’t they have something better to do? JC, Rip and Stix will battle it out for the title of Song of the Year for the 2008 SEAs, while Sir Swift holds it down as the only Cashville representative up for #1 DJ of the Year. Lovenoise celebrated their 4 year anniversary this month and John Merrit Classic weekend was another one to remember. - Janiro (Janiro@southernentawards.com)
MEMPHIS, TN
Nominees for the 2008 SEA Awards are in and Memphis is taking over. Several DJs from our area are nominated like Freddy Hydro for Impact DJ and Rob Storm for Slept on DJ. Gangsta Boo and Yo Gotti are both nominated for Mixtape of the Year, plus numerous Memphis artists are nominated for albums and singles. MemphisRap.com received nominations for Website of the Year and Online Magazine. Club 152 has closed floors 2 and 3 for remodeling so we’re excited to see what’s in store for the famous Beale Street hot spot. Rumor is that Yung D has signed with Hypnotize Mindz. - Deanna Brown (Deanna.Brown@MemphisRap.com)
DALLAS/FT. WORTH, TX
Cuntri Boi shot his video for “I’m a Boss” while Big Aziz gets with Team and Don Cannon for the Texas Hold Em mixtape. You have to see the Definition DJs if you are looking for consistent club rotation in the city. Sophpaw Produktions is recording 24/7; Drunk N Throwed radio is wide open; and DJ Wildhairr got Next Level – the official Aggtown after hour spot. Boobie is holding down Power Move and Tum Tum brought home an OZONE award. Be on the lookout for Big Hud. Will Hustle is everywhere while the group PPT is locking down the conscious side of DFW. - Edward “Pookie” Hall (www.urbansouth.us@gmail.com)
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Quick and to the point, it was a big month in Myrtle Beach. A whole lotta stars came through including Funkmaster Flex, Hurricane Chris, Mims, Kia Shine and T-Pain. The month was then topped off with a visit from Erykah Badu. Big things are poppin’ in Myrtle Beach and there’s more to come. Stay close. - Mr. Smith (Roderick.Smith@cumulus.com)
AUSTIN, TX
Carnival Beats is working on production for Twista. Rob G performed at Aftermath and promoted his Reppin’ My Block mixtape. Basswood Lane released their “Ciabatta Bread” remix featuring Chingo Bling. DJ Bounz hooked up with fellow Bumsquad DJ, Eddie Deville, to drop the Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger mixtape. VIP & DJ Knowledge’s Plastic Crack Vol. 1 is out now. Ryno of On The Line Records received a nomination for Indy Album of the Year at the 2008 SEAs and his sophomore album Another Level is in the works. DJ Rapid Ric was nominated for Mixtape DJ of the Year. - O.G. of Luxury Mindz (LuxuryMindz@gmail.com)
SAN ANTONIO, TX
The biggest event happening in San Antonio is the Beat Bash hosted by 98.5 The Beat SA. In every barber shop around you hear talk of stars like Chamillionaire, DJ Unk, Fabolous, Mims, and Sean Kingston gracing the stage. Famous – a.k.a. Lil Ken, Tha Coalition and Question are headlining the after party. The other major radio station in town, Power 106.7, is readying another end-of-summer car show. The biggest concert this past month came from Rap-A-Lot legend Z-Ro at Kristal Nightclub. It was one of his first shows since being released. He performed in front of a packed and excited audience. - Bishop Maxx (bishop_maxx@yahoo.com)
HATTIESBURG, MS
virginia beach, va
Fam-lay sought out Hype Williams for a new video version of his song “Da Beeper Record.” Ray Lavender hit town to do a show with Keyshia Cole and everyone thought he was J. Holiday. The Aqua Lounge is poppin’ again at the beach, even after a man was shot to death in the parking lot. The Clipse and Star Trak Ent. held a party at Club Reign and the dimes were in full effect. - Derrick Tha Franchise (www.Myspace.com/DerrickThaFranchise)
tulsa, ok
Ramal Hometown Heat from 105.3 KJAMZ has the highest ratings in Tulsa urban radio. Tyson Family barbershop is the best place to get a “Lil Boosie” fade. Dangerous Rob (now an official member of the Dogg Pound) released one of the hottest mixtapes of the summer with Brok Bundles (Comin’ from Da Thugg). 106.9 KHITS brought Akon to Tulsa, the first artist to ever sell out the Expo Square Arena. Club Fever is the newest spot to get your Souljah Boy dance on. Kanebeatz signed a 3 year deal with Atlantic after producing Lil Wayne’s “S on My Chest.” - DJ Civil Rightz (poplockking@hotmail.com)
CHARLESTON, SC
montgomery, al
I am so tired of fake Free and A.J. dogging Alabama on 106 and Park. Stop worrying about what Rich Boy is wearing and get the ratings back up because I know y’all been struggling. Greg Street came to Club Fuzions and mixed his ass off with Michael London and DJ Shadow, and word is, Deuce Komradz signed a deal with Warner Brothers. Is Small Tyme back together? The Dirty Boyz are, and they dropped a new album without Rap-A-Lot. Finally, the highly anticipated Maxximum Exposure CD hit hoods this month. - Hot Girl Maximum (HotGirl.Maximum@ gmail.com)
JACKSON, MS
Young Jeezy hit the city with USDA for another long awaited, hot performance where he announced the signing of Boo The Boss Playa to his CTE label. Local artist Jewman has been hitting the streets hard with his single “Pull Em Out.” Soulja Boy is another example that Mississippi has plenty of superstars. Former Cash Money player BG brought his birthday party to the Jack. Trey Songz, Hurricane Chris, Lil Boosie, and The Shop Boyz also came through this month. - Tambra Cherie (TambraCherie@aol.com) & Stax (blockwear@tmo.blackberry.net)
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Keyshia Cole hit the town with J. Holiday on the 2 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Many would agree that Keyshia has a better presence than Ciara. Screamfest 2007 also rolled through the city and everyone was fresh from head to toe. She She’s is official on Friday and Saturday. When you come to New Orleans and your budget is tight, hit up Harrah’s Casino. You drink for free as long as you’re gambling. Get some quarters and get your drink on. Here We Go Entertainment and Big Stan Productions have the club nights on lock! - Derrick Tha Franchise (Myspace.com/DerrickThaFranchise)
DJ Kub continues to pound the club scene, spinning at 4 venues a week. DJ Chuck T just dropped 5 new mix CDs at once! DJ D-Nyce’s Birthday Bash at Tucan Reef was a huge success. The Weekend The city of Baltimore is honoring Baltimore native Kevin Pub is the official Sunday night hot spot with DJ Liles by naming a street after him in his old neighborhood. Cleve. Carlos Cartel got the streets on fire with Kevin, currently the Executive VP of Warner Music Group, is his new single “I Got That” featuring Lil Boosie. best known for his former position as President of Island/Def Tunnel Nightclub did it huge for Labor Day Weekend Jam. Darkroom Productions has just won 2007 Best Producer with Pastor Troy, Montana the Mac and Boo Boo’s at the Best of Baltimore Awards for the second consecutive Birthday Bash. Chuck Town’s legendary Pachino year. Finally, the 1st Annual Bmore Luv Hip Hop Festival was Dino made S. Kak proud by freestyling for Fabo in a massive success. Energetic performances by Mullyman, front of hundreds at the 2007 TJ’s DJ’s Tastemakers Bigg Patch, GEM, and B.O.M.B. set the crowd in a frenzy. conference during OZONE Awards weekend. - Darkroom Productions (TheDarkRoomInc@yahoo.com) - DJ B-Lord (BLordDJ@aol.com)
BALTIMORE, MD
If Labor Day is the end of summer, the Hub City didn’t get the memo! It continues to heat up down here with show after show of hot artists. Webbie had a B-day bash with us. Hot Boy Ronald did what he do. The crowd acted an ass for The Shop Boyz. DJ Unk and Hurricane Chris cooked at the 4th Annual House of Chrome Car Show. Soulja Boy had folks 8 to 80 Crankin’ Dat. And the legendary UGK is guaranteed to fill the Multi-Purpose Center. With S.W.A.C. and C-USA football in full swing, we’re officially extending summer ’07! - DJ Big Brd (llerbac@yahoo.com)
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