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PUBLISHER/EDITOR: Julia Beverly MUSIC EDITOR: Maurice G. Garland ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Matt Sonzala COPY EDITOR: Carlton Wade ADVERTISING SALES: Che’ Johnson (Gotta Boogie) Gary LaRochelle LEGAL AFFAIRS: Kyle P. King, P.A. (King Law Firm) MARKETING & PROMOTIONS: Malik “Copafeel” Abdul SUBSCRIPTIONS MANAGER: Destine Cajuste MEDIA RELATIONS: Cynthia Coutard ADMINISTRATIVE: Cordice Gardner Nikki Kancey CONTRIBUTORS: ADG, Amanda Diva, Bogan, Charlamagne the God, Charles Parsons, Chuck T, E-Feezy, Edward Hall, Felita Knight, Iisha Hillmon, Jaro Vacek, Jessica Koslow, J Lash, Jason Cordes, Jo Jo, Johnny Louis, Kamikaze, Keadron Smith, Keith Kennedy, K.G. Mosley, Killer Mike, King Yella, Lamar Lawshe, Lisa Coleman, Marcus DeWayne, Mercedes (Strictly Streets), Natalia Gomez, Noel Malcolm, Ray Tamarra, Rico Da Crook, Robert Gabriel, Rohit Loomba, Shannon McCollum, Spiff, Swift, Wally Sparks, Wendy Day STREET REPS: Al-My-T, B-Lord, Big Teach (Big Mouth), Bigg C, Bigg V, Black, Brian Franklin, Buggah D. Govanah (On Point), Bull, C Rola, Cedric Walker, Chill, Chilly C, Chuck T, Controller, DJ Dap, David Muhammad, Delight, Derrick the Franchise, Dolla Bill, Dwayne Barnum, Dr. Doom, Ed the World Famous, Episode, General, Haziq Ali, H-Vidal, Hollywood, J Fresh, Jammin’ Jay, Janky, Joe Anthony, Judah, Kamikaze, KC, Klarc Shepard, Kuzzo, Kydd Joe, Lex, Lil D, Lump, Marco Mall, Miguel, Mr. Lee, Music & More, Nick@Nite, Nikki Kancey, Pat Pat, PhattLipp, Pimp G, Quest, Raj Smoove, Rippy, Rob-Lo, Stax, TJ’s DJ’s, TJ Bless, Trina Edwards, Vicious, Victor Walker, Voodoo, Wild Billo, Young Harlem DISTRIBUTION: Curtis Circulation, LLC To subscribe, send check or money order for $11 to our NEW ADDRESS: Ozone Magazine, Inc. 1310 W. Colonial Dr. Suite 10 Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: 407-447-6063 Fax: 407-447-6064 Web: www.ozonemag.com Cover credits: 8Ball & MJG photo by Barry Underhill; Yung Joc photo by Earl Randolph; J-Shin photo by Julia Beverly; OZONE Magazine is published monthly by OZONE Magazine, Inc. OZONE does not take responsibility for unsolicited materials, misinformation, typographical errors, or misprints. The views contained herein do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or its advertisers. Ads appearing in this magazine are not an endorsement or validation by OZONE Magazine for products or services offered. All photos and illustrations are copyrighted by their respective artists. All other content is copyright 2006 OZONE Magazine, all rights reserved. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any way without the written consent of the publisher. Printed in the USA.
MONTHLY SECTIONS Mixtape Reviews pg 104-105 Photo Galleries pg 19-41 The Elements pg 110 DVD Reviews pg 108 Roland Powell pg 17 Mathematics pg 20 Feedback pg 12-14 CD Reviews pg 102 Industry 101 pg 24 JB’s 2 Cents pg 17 Chin Check pg 22 DJ Profile pg 26
COVER STORIES
8Ball & MJG pg 84-86 Yung Joc pg 94-95 J-Shin pg 98-99
PATIENTLY WAITING Willie the Kid pg 56 Grind Family pg 52 Slick Pulla pg 48 Code Red pg 58 Big Chief pg 50 N.G.O.K. pg 54 FEATURES OZONE Awards Nominees pg 73-81 R.I.P Hawk - by Trae pg 18 Dallas, TX pg 68-71
INTERVIEWS Dre pg 30 Dirtbag pg 38 La Chat pg 34 G-Mack pg 36 Ray Cash pg 44 K-Foxx pg 62-64 Rasheeda pg 40 DJ Khaled pg 42 Supa Cindy pg 60 Da BackWudz pg 32 Uncle Luke pg 88-91
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