FEEDBACK

I love OZONE Mag. I think it’s one of the hottest magazines that doesn’t talk about the same artists over and over again. – Sheila, toyew2002@yahoo.com

I got a copy of your magazine when I was out in New Orleans. It was the first time I’ve heard about OZONE because I’m based in L.A. Anyway, I’ve been reading your editorial, JB’s 2 Cents, and I just wanted to say, keep doing your thing. Your editorial is entertaining. Keep it up guys! – Jay, jayo@ballerstatus.net

OZONE Magazine attacks and slanders local artists. I read an article in OZONE Magazine about rumors of me on AOL Instant Messenger. These allegations are very inaccurate. I never had a conversation with any magazine, nor have I ever misrepresented myself by pretending to be a kid that will kill himself or a program director of any radio station. However, the DJ who is supporting these allegations has some kind of personal vendetta. It is our understanding that he spoke against the Lil’ Jon sample in the song entitled, “OK,” and yet he put another group’s song on his mix CD that featured Tupac’s acapella vocals. The song “OK,” did include a Lil’ Jon sample, but it was only for demo purposes for Lil’ Jon to actually get on the song. Unfortunately, it was not delivered to Lil’ Jon in time before it was leaked out on the streets and turned out to be the talk of the music industry and an underground hit. We at Dreamer Vision Records are open with our offices and our recording facility. Our computers are open to many producers, so we have no idea who the DJ in question was talking to. But, we will investigate this matter further. The Source attacking Eminem – what next? – PlatinumBoyFCJ, Jennifer@platinumboyfcj.com

I want to work with y’all just to help get your mag out into other places that don’t really know about OZONE. I don’t want any money or anything like that, I just wanna see someone who works as hard as you on top like they’re supposed to be. Not kissing ass, but your mag is better than XXL, and I love The Source to death but even they can’t touch what you’ve created. I’ve only met you once but you left me with a good impression that will be with me for a long time, and once the rest of the world gets a look at your mag I’m sure they’ll be as hooked as I am. Your mag is the shit. – Slick da Pimp, strawberrie502@aol.com

I really want to thank you for printing my shots [in the business profile on Block Wear’s CEO Stax]. I don’t think I’ve ever seen colors of my pics printed like that. Stax is also very impressed and you can see him these days walking around with the OZONE Mag in his hands everywhere he goes. I also must say that you did your job promoting in Jackson, MS, because recently everytime I show up somewhere with a camera I get asked if I work for OZONE, or where they can get one, because they want it. Good job! – Jaro Vacek, rentonx@aol.com

Correction: the photo credits on page 20 (March 2004) were incorrect. #3,5,6,10,13,15,16 were taken by Natalia Gomez and #18 by Felita Knight. Photo #9 on page 19 (March 2004) is King Ron, not Ron Love. Photo #7 on page 16 (February 2004) is Shawn “Starr” Mitchell, not Shawn Marshall.

QUOTE BOOK

“When you try to destroy a career that doesn’t exist, you create one.” - 50 Cent (VIBE, Feb. 2004)

“You can’t hustle a hustler.” - P Diddy, referring to Dylan (“Making the Band 2”)

“I’m not smarter, or more creative, or more resourceful than anybody. I was just more resilient,
in most cases.” - Russell Simmons (F.E.D.S. #12)

“We pay our bills. I don’t know what you are talking about.” - The Source Magazine
spokeswoman Tracii McGregor, responding to a question regarding four lawsuits totalling $1,137,466.21 (New York Post, 4/14/04)

“Shoutouts to all the sexy white girls in the house, but my name is Trick Daddy Dollars, not Kobe Bryant.” - Trick Daddy, to front-row cheerleaders at an Orlando, FL, concert

“I try to lead a positive life, and I care. That’s the problem, many people care and love this music industry. Because of that, many good people get played by people who have alternative motives. This is a business, and if you plan to stay in this game, you have to treat it as a business.” - Michael London, in a mass email blasting Tech.Nitions CEO DJ Ran

“I don’t respect this nigga Ted Lucas that’s over Slip-N-Slide. He’s a real loser...fuckin’ donkey. I don’t know how you get up and go to Antioch Baptist Church every Sunday, knowing you fucked niggas outta what they done worked for.” - Rick Ross (“Trunk Funk” mix CD)

“A large dick does not mean that you’re a good lover, it simply means that you’ve been blessed. If you don’t know what they fuck you’re doing, it’s simply a waste of a big dick.” - Diva’s Corner (Don Diva Magazine, #17)

“The hook for Master P’s ‘Make ‘Em Say Uhhhh’ sounds as though someone thought it up on the toilet during a strenuous bowel movement.” - Blender’s “50 Worst Songs Ever” (Blender Magazine, May 2004)