Ozone Magazine

AUSTIN, TX:
RIP Hot 93.3. The Austin Hip-Hop station changed formats and the entire staff was unfortunately let go. The station had been on air for 6 years. Dorrough, Gorilla Zoe, and Del tha Funkee Homosapien all came through for shows at Aces Lounge on 6th Street. Area artists appearing on the lineups included KJ Hines and 2 Gunz Up. Lil Keke came through for a show at Fuze night club. J-Kapone won the Up-and-Coming Artist award at the 2009 Texas Latin Hip-Hop award show.
- O.G. of Luxury Mindz (www.luxurymindz.com)

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CINCINNATI, OH:
The School of Creative and Performing Arts held their yearly talent show and MTV was there to film it. Kids from 10th grade to 12th grade displayed their talents from dancing, to singing, to instrumentation. Congrats to all and hats off to this year’s winners. Fritz Mob released the long awaited CD of FM Duke, packed with the lyrical genius of Scarface, Juvenile, Bushwick Bill, and the late Pimp C. The Editor of Street Fame Magazine announced its return in the year 2010. – Judy Jones (Judy@JJonesent.com)

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ABILENE, TX:
1st Class released Jukebox: Get It Done Vol. 4 with their hit “Amazing” plus other tracks featuring Kyle Lee, Tum Tum, M T Clique, and Texas Raised Productions. Chris B is flossing in SA, TX with his hit song “Can’t Hustle a Hustler,” while A.B.I.’s Flownitty and Funkytown M&M are blazing tracks in DFW. CityBird Base In-Flight wrapped up production for a two-part movie entitled Dirtyland. All Independent and major artists don’t forget to submit your music to “Da Saturday Night Hot Mix House Party,” Abilene’s longest running Hip Hop radio show, which airs 8 PM to midnight on Star 106.3 FM KKHR.
- Christian Flores (cdog@radioabilene.com)

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Rest in peace to K104’s Nate Quick. DJ Cap at the Bomb in Big T’s is your official mixtape spot for buzz. Trai’d’s new single “iDoobie” feat. OJ da Juiceman is already a hit in the streets. J-JUCE has the new club spot on the Northside called Rolls Royce. Mr. Nike keeps local artists performing in the Ice Bar while Mookie is doing the same every Monday at Crystal’s. Monte Wayne is holding down Funkytown with Dummy Music. The mixtape circuit includes Tum Tum’s Tum Thousand9, Lil Twist’s Yearbook and SHO.’s Bail-Out mixed by DJ Dre. Dorrough Music is in stores. FREE Dirty Harriet.

GENIUS, the new CD release from Kansas City’s own Krizz Kalico, is in stores now. This might be the hottest CD ever released from KC’s and the country’s number one independent label Strange Music. Even though Block Life Ent. has some legal issues to take care of, their movement hasn’t stopped. Their single “The Man in My City” was added to the #1 rated mixshow in the country “The Baka Boyz.” Block Life Ent’s newest artist Jae Casino dropped his new album Hollywood Status and is making noise on the airwaves with his single “Talkin’ Dirty.”

This month in Houston featured many great events starting with a well-hyped Gucci Mane and Yo Gotti performance. The whole month was filled with celebs such as Shaq, and the Hip Hop for HIV awareness concert featured Pleasure P, Day 26, Ginuwine, Yung Problemz, Plies, Bobby V, Bun B and more. Trae the Truth brought out all of the street rappers such as Rick Ross, Rich Boy and Chamillionaire for a good, family cause. The month ended with a super hype all black affair at Pravada Lounge. – Ghost tha Hustla (ghostthahustla@tmail.com)

I checked out Interscope’s annual Creme of the Crop dinner at Mr. Chows where I spotted Soulja Boy, Teanna Taylor, Wale, Busta Rhymes, Yung LA, R.City and more. DJ Quik did his monthly show Quik’s Grooves with a live band at HOB, and over at 93.5 KDAY we had our summer night concert series at The Conga Room with performances from Mario, Glasses Malone, Krys Ivory, Mishon, O.N.E., and The New Boyz. For footage peep www.DeviDev.com. – Devi Dev (devidev.kday@gmail.com)

J-Mill, who is the author of a book entitled How 2 Rap, has released the new mixtape Watch Me, hosted by the legendary DJ Ron G. Nu’ The Mayor’s single “Whole Time” is heating up the radio, and his CD The Diary of a Dollartician will be available soon. The Clipse, Wale, Kingpen Slim, XO, and Phil Ade’ rocked the stage when the Sneaker Pimps show came to DC. Tabi Bonney is travelling with the Rock the Bells tour performing cuts from his latest CD Dope. Byrd from I Got It For Free sponsored the 2nd Annual DMV Jam Session which featured artists like Muggsy Malone, King Baker (aka King Swagg), and Don Juan. Don’t forget to pick-up Don Juan’s Lookie Looky (The Mixtape) co-hosted by Big Tigger. – Sid “DCSuperSid” Thomas (dcsupersid@aol.com)

2Pac Outlaw E.D.I Mean and Mo Betta Blues actress Cynda Williams were recent call-in guests on WSLR 96.5 fm. Apparently, a 2pac movie is imminent from the mis-portrayal of his character in the Biggie Smalls movie, according E.D.I Mean’s info. The Outlawz have just completed an overseas tour which included Australia and Europe. During the tour new member Stormey was arrested in Sweden. Papa Duck performed for Chill da Million Dollar Man’s concert at Pandora’s Box a week before Chill was indicted over drug charges. Papa Duck is also the host of B.oycott C.ommercial R.adio Vol.2 in streets now. – Hollywood Red (era9880@yahoo.com)

CINCINNATI, OH:

Heavy Wrist Entertainment features the artist O.P. who is blowing up in the Nati with his new hit “Scale” featuring Gucci Mane. G5 Jett (above) is making a lot of noise in the burbs with his song “Cool Swag (Oh My).” Roselawn Park has become the newest hang spot on Sunday, where you can see the hottest cars cruising and ladies cooling in their daisy dukes. The “So You Think You Got Talent” Showcase was held last month at the University of Cincinnati and was hosted by Bootsy Collins. The winner was Diamond Starr, who sang a Jennifer Hudson song acapella that gave everybody the chills.

- Judy Jones (Judy@JJonesent.com)

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They’re saying King South has signed with Collipark Music. I’m not one to gossip but I think it’s official. Hot Girl Promotions and Boomerangs took it to another level with M.E.T.V. showcasing artists throughout the state of Alabama. Dirty Boyz dropped another album called Married to the Game. It’s Pimp’s solo album and the growth is evident. I heard they did a two-album deal with 404 through Koch Records. Pretty Ricky came to King Dee’s Birthday party at Ace Bowling Alley. Maxximum Exposure is November 7th and the Maxximum Exposure Award show is November 8th.
- Hot Girl Maxximum (Maxximummp3@gmail.com)

Killeen welcomed many big-name performances to the city such as SupaStaar, Chalie Boy, and Z-Ro. Killeen, Texas native SupaStaar released a video on YouTube addressing all the talk regarding Hurricane Chris purchasing “She Fine,” better known as Halle Berry. All shows had an extremely good turnout. Local rap artist Joon Cartier started filming for is web-based reality series. Tragedy hit local rap star Sparkdawg as his house burned down and fueled the lyrical song “Where There’s A Spark There’s A Flame.” – Chris OA (jupzchris@gmail.com)

Tha Bank broke loose with a new video and single titled “Money Walk” which features a tight new dance. Snuggles, a hot new female rapper, showed off her skills with a new single “Radio” off her upcoming album I’m My Only Fan and Rapper Lil Lody brings out a new sound with “Throw Dem 2’s.” Playa Fly was spotted in the studio with Montana Trax, wonder what they might be cooking up? I’ll have the scoop soon enough. – Deanna Brown (Deanna.Brown@MemphisRap.com)

The Ohio Hip Hop Committee traveled to all the cities throughout Ohio to pick the best of each city, each winner performed at the Ohio Hip Hop Awards in Cleveland. Beef: who is the hottest female rapper in Cincinnati? Apparently Kadijah and Mz. Nicky. DJ Skinny Fresh’s Year of the Fresh Birthday Bash & Celebrity 3 on 3 Hoops Challenge was the ish. Russ Parr did his thing once again with his Russ Bus Tour stopping in Cincinnati, Dayton, and Louisville. Congratulations to Britni Elise, Slick Watts, Mz. Nicky, and Lyric513 for their winning slots on the Tour. – Judy Jones (Judy@JJonesent.com)

Lo-Fat had his mixtape release party for The Bank Job hosted DJ Drizzle. Lo-Fat still made time to rock a crowd of 10,000 at the Beach Bash in Toledo. The streets are anticipating the upcoming release of Crime’s new album These Streets are Contagious. The new single “Fannin’ Wit the Money” by Identical is creating a buzz in Michigan. The production crew The Olympicks signed a deal with Rick Ross and his label Maybach Music Group. Detroit and the world lost another Hip Hop icon with the passing of Baatin, one of the founding members of Slum Village. Rest in peace. – AJ (the313report@yahoo.com)