Ozone Magazine

AUSTIN, TX:
The 2010 NBA All-Star Game went down at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium. Thanks to Dr. Teeth and a number of others, MTV Jams held its own Texas Day of programming in preparation. Featured area artists included SouthBound, COD, J-Kapone, Question, Fade Dogg, Mojoe, and many others. J Cole came through town for a show at Ace’s Lounge and an in-store at Complete Clothing. SXSW is coming to town. Confirmed artists include Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Trae, Killer Mike, Chalie Boy and more.
- O.G. of Luxury Mindz (www.luxurymindz.com)

BIRMINGHAM, AL:
Mayor William Bell is the new mayor in the Magic City. Lloyd came to the P.O.B. and Attitude hit the stage at the Palace alongside Trina. Cosmo’s and Club Martini’s have been going strong for the more mature crowd. DJ Serious spins every week at Club Ice. Yung LA came to Los Diaz, hosted by B-Money 3 Stacks of 95.7 Jamz. Murc Camp dropped Big Business in Bama 2, Lil Haze dropped a mixtape hosted by D.J Smallz, Eskimo Joe dropped LL Cool Joe, and M.P. has a new mixtape. Off Tha Chain Records also dropped several projects.
- K. Bibbs (AllOrNothingPromo@hotmail.com)

CHICAGO, IL:
Hot to Def has the hottest record in Chicago clubs and radio with “Up and Down.” Moonie from L.E.P. has a new hot record with Ray J called “Hood Girl.” Artists to check for include Rockie Fresh, Money Bag Boys, Big Homie Doe, YP, and Twone Gabz with his Hip Hop VS. Gucci mixtape. DJs to check for are DJ Ransom, DJ Reese, DJ Metro, DJ Tmac, and DJ Bman. Chicago radio stations are letting club DJs spin on-air during the weekend mixshows.
- Jamal Hooks (JHooks@tmail.com)

CINCINNATI, OH:
The Nati Mixtapes are now on www.midwestmixtapes.com. Producer M-80’s beats are really hot and artists in the city are gravitating to his studio. Mz. Nicky’s new single “Uh Oh (Did I Do That)” (above) is getting rave reviews from Rap Star Promotions and Zulu Nation South. Chris Johnson and Hakeem Griggs teamed up to bring back Street Fame Magazine. Gospel Rapper K-Drama has a new single entitled “Walkie Talkie.” Be on the lookout for the hit singles “Play Head” by Mickey Mac Main Ft. Killa K and MBG’s “My Swagg.”
- Judy Jones (Judy@JJonesent.com)

COLUMBUS, GA:
DJ O3 has been doing parties all over the Southeast. Big D and SOA have been spotted everywhere. KG Smooth almost single handedly made WKZJ the city’s #2 station. Jay Stylez kicked of his TV/blog site. Columbus State hosted a music conference, and OZONE’s own Ms. Rivercity was in the building. I heard some people actually learned something – which doesn’t happen at every conference.
- Slick Seville (SlickSeville@gmail.com)

DALLAS/FT. WORTH, TX:
Dorrough’s single “Triple D Dat” featuring Tum Tum and Lil Tony from Gangsta Grillz 23 is the new anthem for DFW. Def Jam’s Bone and So So Def’s Dondria are all over the radio while ladies in the streets are loving “My Body” by Que P from Richmind Records. The Mansion is the official Saturday night spot with DJ Merk (NGenius) and DJ Drop (Definition DJs). Forth Worth is holding their own with artists such as Immortal Soldiers, Bossaliny, and Flonitti with DJs Dre, Pay, Wildhairr and Tuss in rotation at clubs Mystique, Crytals, Rackdaddy’s and Bijou. People in TDC reading this stay strong!
- Edward “Pookie” Hall (urbansouth@gmail.com)

GAINESVILLE, FL:
Travis Porter turned up Skyy Nite Club with their new single “Go Shorty Go.” DTP’s latest R&B sensation Rudy Currence put on a five star performance for the University of Florida’s Black Student Union. Slim T and Looney G dropped their Center of Attention mixtape hosted by DJ Klarc Shepard, and J Road da College Kid dropped #Scholar Music. Bad Villian Creative Agency launched FeedOffRap.com, a revolutionary Hip Hop aggregate site that compiles the top news and latest music all in one spot.
- Jett Jackson (g5jett@gmail.com)

HOUSTON, TX:
J. Cole of Roc Nation performed at Warehouse Live, which is also where the Go DJs and Rap-A-Lot hosted the Hip Hop for Haiti concert featuring all of the biggest names in the city: Bun B, Slim Thug, Young Problemz, Just Brittany and many more. Candi Redd’s video shoot was a star-studded event directed by Mr. Boomtown. Local rapper Aday released his “Stronger” music video at Posh Lounge, which is one of the newest clubs of the city including Club Traffic and Dreams.
- Ghost tha Hustla (ghostthahustla@tmail.com)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN:
Munki Boi Ent’s G Fresh has a single called “On My Mama” featuring Yung Tone that’s getting major support across the nation. DJ Danny and DJ Ill Will are heating up the street mixtape scene. Detox Gfx has inked nationwide graphic design deals with major labels. Dragged Up Music (R.I.P. DJ Screw) just had its re-grand opening. Pac Man’s new single with Project Pat called “Aint Nothin’ I Can’t Buy” is gaining major attention. MRC Ent. opened its recording studio.
- DJ Black (djblackhcp@tmail.com)

JACKSON, MS:
Jackson’s own Lil C dropped a new project called The Stick Up Kid. He collaborated with Lil Boosie on the single “Still Bad.” Club Mardi Gras is under new ownership and has been pulling in crowds with artists like Pretty Ricky, Dondria, H-Town, and Juvenile. Actor Pooch Hall from the hit TV show The Game hit up Freelon’s and the women went crazy. Trina fell through Club Dreamz and put on a great show. Robin Thicke hit the city & from what we’re hearing, did not put on his best performance. I heard the afterparty at Mardi Gras was better than the show.
- Tambra Cherie (TambraCherie@aol.com) & Stax (blockwear@tmo.blackberry.net)

JACKSONVILLE, FL:
Supa Chino, P.I.T. da Don of Duval, and Fish Grease Slim of Jim Beam all have upcoming mixtape projects. Midget Mac had a birthday party with Bizzle and Bigga Rankin. Young Cash is featured on the Freaknik cartoon with T-Pain on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim, and although our Jaguars didn’t make it to the Super Bowl this year, “Jaguar” from For the Love of Ray J 2 made it to the play-offs with Ray J and came back home with national fame.
- Lil Rudy (LilRudyRu@yahoo.com)

KILLEEN/BELTON/FT. HOOD/TEMPLE/WACO, TX:
Killeen welcomed quite a few acts recently to Jaguar Entertainment’s club Junction 45. Acts included Trina (above), Party Boyz, and Big Tuck just to name a few. Local artist 5 Star Stackz released his single “Full Of Myself.” Other singles released include Lil Neechie’s “Hella Hottie” to follow up his song “Count That Money.” Spark Dawg released part one of a three part series entitled @SparkDawgMusic as a free download. Belton, TX producer Noki Swazay released The Antidote under his group Nappy Town.
- Chris OA (jupzchris@gmail.com)

LOUISVILLE, KY:
Hurra-Season is back with a new single called “Hatin.” Cocky has been on the road and just came back from the “A” choppin’ it up wit Block. DJ Q was on the red carpet at The Grammys reppin’ the city hard. Speaking of DJs, DJ E Feezy was relinquished of his duties as on-air personality at B-96.5. Mo Bouce Ent. has Headliners rockin’ once every month. Seth Firkins just lauched his new media group www.fivebyfivemediagroup.com.
- Divine Da Liaison (OuttaDaShopEnt@hotmail.com)

MANATEE COUNTY, FL:
There’s been a lot of support for Haiti – tons of fundraisers, charities, and donation booths have been set up to aide the effort. Papa Duck, of Haitian descent, did a benefit concert at Club Elite in Palmetto to support the cause. JT Money performed at the gentleman’s club Pandora’s Box. Webbie also came in town to perform at Club Hall. MLK weekend was all about the car shows, from St. Pete to Sarasota. Tampa college radio host Slick Worthington came in town to interview underground artists J Streetz and Baby Boy on WSLR 96.5 fm with yours truly.
- Hollywood Red (era9880@yahoo.com)

MEMPHIS, TN:
La Chat dropped her new Trap-A-Holics mixtape Krumbz 2 Brickz featuring the hit single “Illusion” with Waka Flocka. Memphis Hard Rock put on a huge benefit for Haiti with Al Kapone, Nasty Nardo, 40Kel, DJ Squeeky, DJ Zirk, and Yung Kee. Upcoming artist CU, a.k.a. Beezi, is pushing his mixtape Volume One: Rookie of the Year and his new single “Jackpot” is on the Coast to Coast mixtape. Nominees are geared up and ready to see who will bring home an SEA award and make Memphis proud.
- Deanna Brown (Deanna.Brown@MemphisRap.com)

NASHVILLE, TN:
The Black Eyed Peas invaded Nashville and not only did they perform to a sold out show, they left a musical imprint on the city as well. Cashville’s own Star Murphy has been blazing the city with “Swagg On” featuring Waka Flocka, who also made his way to Nashville for the 1st time to perform at L.A.X. Once again, Erica Elle held a quality event in Nashville a la the Stiletto Stampede hosted by Kendra of The Bad Girls Club 4.
- Janiro (Janiro@southernentawards.com)

PITTSBURGH, PA:
Get Money Gang is making all the right moves while Bully Ent’s mixtape Reunited is all over the streets. S. Money is back on the grind while Vonn Treeze is pulling in new records for his next mixtape. F. Block is a few steps closer to that major deal, and Boaz has everyone checking for him.
- Lola Sims (lolasims@gmail.com)

RICHMOND, TRI-CITIES, VA:
R.I.P. to Power 92.1’s DJ Peachez and Southside Richmond rapper Mike Ezie of The Young Richmond Outcast. NoiseMakers Entertainment is promoting E-Jones’ single “I’m So Fresh” produced by BedRoom Wizard. On The Block Ent. and Block Starz Music released a mixtape by C Gillie titled Everybody Hates Chris. G.M.G.B.’s music is becoming increasingly popular. J MAC, a.k.a. 804 Domino, has a new single called “Perk Up” that’s a certified club banger. The Dedikated Boyz, who have opened for Lil Wayne, released new material on Myspace.com/dedikatedboyz.
- Atiyyah Wali (atiyyahwali@hotmail.com)

SACRAMENTO, CA:
KBMB 103.5 The Bomb flipped its format from Hip Hop and R&B to a Top 40 Pop station called Hot 103.5, upsetting the Hip Hop community. New artist L Solo dropped his video for the controversial “Pussy Song.” Sacramento producer Jae Synth and artist Bueno hosted a Party at Club Blush that brought the city together for a night of unity.
- Lavega “Kream” Sims (Lavegais@yahoo.com)

ST. LOUIS, MO:
J Howes has been holding down Hip Hop at T-Billy’s for over a year. OutDaWoodworks Radio is back on 89.5fm every Sunday 4-8pm CST on www.stlcc.edu/kcfv with DJ Jesse James and Mr. Marcus’ mixtape. Y-Esha crept back in the mix with “Billion Dollar Bitch.” Hittmenn DJs County Brown and Shock hosted the group 700’s We Write This, We Produce This, We Do This and Rell’s Out To Win. Will Victory’s Spit n Envy is a solid effort. Basement Beats hit the streets with STL JUMPDRIVE Vol. 2 with DJ Sno. Hakeem Tha Dream released This Dat Loud with DJ Sir Thurl. The Champ is Herr mixtape by Ali of St. Lunatics is getting great reviews. These mixtapes can be downloaded for free at www.MidwestMixtapes.com. 
- Jesse James (JesseJames314@aol.com)

TAMPA, FL:
2 Pistols, Dynasty, Mason Caine, Sho Zoe and DJ Quest, Prophit, Prime (of J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League), Rob Diesel & Ryan Kendrick, and others came together in a free concert to benefit the people of Haiti. The event, organized by Super Daves’ producer David Bowes and House of Hitz Studio, and hosted by Slick Worthington, raised money and collected a truck full of supplies before being shut down by the Tampa Police Dept. due to noise complaints. Czech Republic rappers Marpo and V-Dubb appeared on Pirate Radio Invasion before performing at The Orpheum for DJ Sandman and Deacon’s birthday bash.
- Slick Worthington (Myspace.com/SlickWorthington)

WASHINGTON, DC:
Whitefolkz took home the trophies at The DMV Awards 2010 for both Best Male Rapper and Best Mixtape. Madam Madon got the award for Best Female Rapper and Likeblood was anointed DC’s Best Rap Group. Wale, X.O., and Phil Ade headlined the Hands for Haiti event at Howard University. Liberated Muse, local rapper Bear Witnez, Tray Chaney also participated in Haiti benefit shows and songs. The Wasteland Mob clique is geared up again – Tokes Eastwood delivered The Steel Reserve CD, and Q’Darange just released the “Holla If U Hear Me” single and video. K-Beta released the song “Come Closer” and his CD Inglorious Beta will be available soon.
- Sid “DCSuperSid” Thomas (dcsupersid@aol.com)

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