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ALBUQUERQUE, NM
AUSTIN, TX:
It’s official, Ray Sanchez will fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in Albuquerque on PPV in December. NM’s Keith Jardin beat UFC Icon Chuck Lidell. Rap artist NINE and Drippin’ Wet Productions released the bangin’ new CD I Just Want II Be Heard. Raw Muzik and The Blok Boyz are preparing their new CD Another Level. Rah Digga and Rampage came and rocked the State Fair on the Ambush Tour which featured up and coming rapper Mutt Dogg. Cedric the Entertainer performed for the 505. Ned’s and 97.3 are hosting local rap performances on Thursday nights. - Beno (Beno@eadymusicgroup.com)
The 2007 Hot 93.3 Winter Meltdown saw performances from Mims, Rob G, Three 6 Mafia, Twista and Baby Bash. DJ Rapid Ric hit the road with Chamillionaire for live performances on MTV’s TRL, BET’s 106 & Park, The Carson Daily Show and more. South Bound opened up for Method Man on the University of Texas campus as they prepare for their upcoming album release Vice Verses. Trae came through for a packed performance at Spiros. Set 4 Life and other guests celebrated PLA’s Birthday Ballout at Karma. Bushwick Bill, TYK, Casino and Gutta Gang held it down at Club 311. - O.G. of Luxury Mindz (LuxuryMindz@gmail. com)
Vonteego Cummings, Will Avery, and Zach Marbury. DJ Spinz, known for his Southern Swagger mixtapes, held down the after party. Flavor of Love’s Deelishis hosted a party alongside NBA star Vonteego Cummings at Club Cream. DJ Kyde Joe, a street rep for OZONE Magazine, was on the 1s and 2s. The Come Up DVD recorded footage of the party which will appear on their next project. Trina is also coming to Club Cream for Celebrity Fridays in November. - Ty Shine (netinc3@yahoo.com)
BALTIMORE, MD:
Diddy taps the Baltimore talent pool to find his latest signee to Bad Boy Records: Los. As Los preps his major label debut, he has just blessed the streets with his mixtape Young, Fly, & Hungry. Darkroom Productions begins work on music for season 3 of MTV’s Rob & Big. And Mullyman has just released his latest video “Hustleman Shuffle” to media outlets everywhere. - Darkroom Productions (TheDarkRoomInc@yahoo.com)
BAY ST. LOUIS, MS:
The big homie Pimp C (left) had a few choice words for JZ94.5’s staff members and DJ Alreese rocked the Boiler Room into overdrive after his performance. Nell’s Sports Bar & Lounge held a 15 Minutes of Fame concert series which was a good look for Mississippi. Artists throughout the state came out to support. Cruisin’ The Coast is back as St. Rose de Lima gets ready for its 85th Church Fair. WBSL AM 1190 celebrates its one year anniversary after Katrina. DJ Deliyte kicks off the We Don’t Need No Radio Tour. - DJ Deliyte (unodasound@yahoo.com)
BIRMINGHAM, AL
CHARLESTON, SC
The Thundacatz DJs (Kub, Tantrum, Hugga B) are the newest DJ crew taking over in Charleston. Ice Cream Sundays is back at the all new Club Titanic. DJ D-Nice’s Virgo Bday Bash at Club Titanic was crazy! Z93 and Big South Promotions brought the Stone Soul Reunion with Soulja Boy, Cupid, B5, Rasheeda, and more. Marly Mar and Pachino Dino squashed the beef and did a song together. Grind Out Ent. brought Rich Boy, The Kushman and DJ B-Lord to The Tunnel in Holly Hill. Carlos Cartel is everywhere right now. Legendary producer Twin D scores a hit called “Models” featuring Snook and Lil Boosie. - DJ B-Lord (BLordDJ@aol.com)
CLEVELAND, OH:
M-16 is gaining attention from producing Playaz Circle’s “Duffle Bag Boy.” The B.A. Boyz won an OZONE Award for Patiently Waiting. Labels like Kottage Boy, Freewill Records Inc., Mob Tied, Soufsyde Records and Zeus Ent. are making moves. Attitude, Modesty X.O, Corey Barbar, M.P., Nina Ross, Birmingham J., Gin & Snipe, H.E.A.T., Murc Kamp and more are also making noise. Club Platinum, Club Red, Armani Raha, Gold Club and Jitterbugs are holding down the nightlife. Adult clubs like Mikes Crossroads, The Palace, Sammies and The Furance keep well balanced crowds. Gravity Hood Couture is opening a store on 1st Ave. and South Models is growing. - K. Bibbs (AllOrNothingPromo@hotmail.com)
After suffering through the bloodiest summer in decades (20 homicides in 22 days), families of victims still have no answers and the Mayor’s office remains silent. Duane Johnson of Akron has accused LeBron James of ordering his bodyguard to physically threaten Johnson if he continued taping the superstar in a public park. LBJ hosted SNL’s 33rd season premier on September 29th. Quincy Taylor and the Ohio Hip Hop Awards committee hosted their 2nd annual awards ceremony. Notable recipients/winners included Judy Jones, Hi-Tek, Eddie Bauer, “X” Allah, Mauly T, and the late Gerald LeVert. - “X” Allah (Supreme1@sprintpcs.com)
COLUMBIA, SC:
CHICAGO, IL:
Coalmine Music Group just celebrated the one year anniversary of Industry Night at Vain. WGCI is now doing live remotes at Secrets and the MD/PDs are embracing more local music. DJs in the city are breaking artists’ records in the clubs. Super promoter Donski holds down six different clubs and has brought Rich Boy, Cassidy and others to perform with LSO as the opening act. Kreo is the new media assassin of the city. Dutch Dinero, Hymalaya, Hot to Def, 89 Music, Parkay, Implicit, Dave Pracyse, Money Bagz, Jak Frost and Kontact are also doing it big. Power 92 has been broadcasting the Power Hour since its inception. - Jamal Hooks (JHooks@tmail.com)
CINCINNATI, OH:
B. Luck, E-Chek, Black-Jack and Tweez are tearing up the airwaves at WIZF 101.1. DJ Eddie Bauer, Skillz, Diamond, and Dime Piece are teaming up to bring the hottest mixes and new flavor to the streets. Drugs are being cleaned up off the highways and bi-ways and the state troopers are not playing with giving out time. Be on the look out for the newest label Hook Kings. The R&B artist Bobby Lee is gonna give the ladies just what they’re asking for – smooth sounds, good looks and the feeling of being loved. - Judy Jones (Judy@JJonesent.com)
Lil Ru officially signed with Capitol Records and won OZONE’s Patiently Waiting award for the Carolinas. Snook’s mixtape release party was hosted by Neek with B-Lord and DJ Frosty on the turntables. Boo Boo also had a mixtape release party and his single “I’ll Pay” is starting to heat up. Team Irac’s “Pants Saggin” is also burning up the clubs. Lims Menswear in Columbia Mall is still the hottest spot to shop for gear and you can catch Lucky Leon spinning once a month in the store. Mo Beatz should be home real soon and be back on them beats in no time. - Rob Lo (RobLoPromo@aol.com)
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