I’m a first-time reader of OZONE. I’m glad the South has a true magazine now. Y’all magazine is based in Orlando and I stay in Tampa. Why haven’t I heard of this? I’ve had the chance to read a couple of your issues and it’s the bomb. I’m an up and coming artist. I hope we have a chance to be featured I this magazine. I’m currently on lock down but the streets are calling, so I’ll be home soon. Keep up the good work, I love this magazine. I’m a dirty South lover, so I’m just sending y’all props. - Bean from da 4-Tre Rydas (Tampa, FL)
has yet to gain a distribution deal. Whenever Trick is involved in something, I support it. His new album is the type of album you can listen to without skipping any tracks. While many Miami natives claim he’s getting soft, I think his album reflects him maturing in age and in the rap industry. You can’t be crunk your entire career. You have to tone it down at some point, and Trick picked the right album. - Ms Chyna, mschyna@gmail.com (Miami, FL) Please print this in your next issue of OZONE! I am 14 and a big fan of OZONE mag. Please do an issue on the whole Swishahouse. PaulWall is so fine and Mike Jones is sexy. I’m from New Orleans and I like everybody who you feature in your mag. Please do a tribute to Soulja Slim! – Mia, mizhottstarbuxxxs aslyte@yahoo.com (New Orleans, LA)
Julia, I must say that you’ve inspired me. Since being introduced to OZONE by DJ Chill, I have paid close attention to your magazine. After reading your story on your struggles in getting into the magazine industry, I felt you and said Fuck it. I’m tired of these other mags I work for bullshit, so I decided to put out my own rap magazine. It’s called What it Dew! and it highlights everything great about Houston rap music. Much success in the future, and keep breaking down barriers for Southern rap and hip white girls! – JC, despradoworld2004@yahoo. com (Houston, TX)
I love your magazine. I started reading a couple months ago and I’ve been hooked ever since. I’m definitely enjoying the newest addition to your magazine, the “groupie confessions.” It’s some of the greatest shit I’ve ever read in my life. I’m wondering when we’re going to hear some stories about some female stars like Beyonce, Lil Kim, or Trina. I know these male stars aren’t the only ones out there getting their freak on with these groupies. – Clifton Lyerly, clifcide1@yahoo.com
I picked up your magazine for the first time today, and I just wanted to say that I enjoyed the article featuring the chase down of Trick Daddy. Keep up the good work. – Alysse Stewart, lovezone1019@aol.com (Charlotte, NC) Julia, I have to say that you’re the luckiest woman in the world. You interviewed Trick and Lil Wayne – actually got to talk to them, whether over the phone or face to face. You go girl! In fact, just because JB is the coolest writer ever, I put in my subscription today. I won’t miss another issue of OZONE, especially since y’all stay interviewing my future baby daddies! I’m definitely feeling Trick’s article 150%. I love this dude so much and I love the way he represents Miami – 305 – Dade County. He is the reason we’re on the map, next to Luke and Disco Rick. I just wanted to tell Trick that I am proud of him for kicking that dirty joint habit. He looks so healthy now, and his face is so fat. I am honestly his biggest fan and so proud of him. I think he made some valid points on the legalization of drugs in the future, the 2004 presidential election, and the beef with Benzino and Em. Trick could have been like the regular everday flawass dude by inputting his two cents, but he didn’t. He point-blank said he’s not speaking on something he has nothing to do with, and I respect that. I support Dunk Ryders 100% even though it
Your stories are getting hotter by the minute. I personally thought the “groupie confessions” were an eye-catcher and definitely has credibility to it. Those things go on every day. Maybe you guys should do a big end of the year issue ever year. – Al Tho, all_icouldfeel2000@yahoo.com I was reading your 2 cents in the mag with Trick on the cover. That shit was ridiculous. You’ve got a lot of patience. – N’Ron, nron@nextel.blackberry.net (Orlando, FL) I think OZONE mag is the illest magazine, even better than XXL and The Source. It should be in stores everywhere. It deserves it. Everyone should know about it. Y’all need to make the magazine longer, though. – Mafiadaking@aol.com I really like your magazine. I just found out about it. The best part is the sex issue. It’s really interesting and good information to have. I’m just asking if you can have some more groupie confessions, maybe with Usher, Chingy, Sean Paul from the YoungBloodz, and Lil Zane? – Sydnee, chingysbabigyrl4@yahoo.com
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years. All it took was to throw a camera on “You’ve gotta understand, I’ve been seeing the same Flavor [Flav] show for 25 him, and boom!” - Chuck D, Vibe Magazine (March 2005)