Thursday, September 30, 2010
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Friday, September 24, 2010
Whats Wrong With The Ohio Hip Hop Awards??
**DISCLAIMER** The following letter is not intended to be a diss, cheap shot or some sort of subliminal message toward the Ohio Hip Hop Awards or members of their staff. Jus mere feedback and constructive criticism from someone who doesn’t mind speaking their mind….ENJOY!!!
This past weekend the 5th Annual Ohio Hip Hop Awards took place in Cleveland, Ohio (keep that in mind for future reference later on). Like every year the event is supported by many months in advance leading up to the actually event with a trillion “I Know you don’t know me and never heard of me but nominate and vote for me” campaigns. We all know how businesses operate; we have to get people to buy what we are selling. How does one do that in this case—marketing. It’s a system set up to make all you nominees the official unofficial street team of the OHHA. You see an ideal situation would not call for you to solicit nominations or votes. Your work should speak for itself. But how can YOUR work speak for itself if the Ohio Hip Hop Awards themselves are--for a lack of better words--“unaware” of what is taking place in other cities besides Cleveland. Sure these OHHA “showcases” are cool, but are they really representative of what is really taking place in those cities? Absolutely NOT!!
Now many may think this letter is intended to voice displeasure in not winning an award (Best Mixtape DJ and Best Mixtape Collab). Lets clear that up now! It’s not about winning the $18 plaque because in no way should that shape the work you have done or should continue doing. I will always continue to support the event because it represents my state, the networking opportunities and it’s an overall GREAT event for everyone. However, the disappointment comes at the “fairness” and “equality” of the event itself. We have all heard the event being dubbed as the “Cleveland Hip Hop Awards”. It’s no secret that holding the awards in Cleveland has a huge bearing on the awards given out. Not just musically but finically (sponsors etc), promotionally (radio, clubs, DJs etc) and relationships (Does one deal with Cleveland daily or Cincy daily??). The only way I think this can be changed is by rotating cities across Ohio annually in various cities in Ohio. Hell, what’s wrong with holding the awards in Columbus? It’s central, it’s the capital and clearly there would be no bias there! What about Cincy? Nice city, plenty of local attractions, radio would support it and without a doubt the artist will def be behind it. If you haven’t noticed they deep EVERY year in Cleveland why wouldn’t they?
Another thing, the award process is –excuse my language—some BULLSHIT! At the end of the day the whole system needs to be altered. How about eliminating this whole “Nominate me” system and develop a OHHA Committee in EVERY city in the state consisting of a representative from radio, street DJ, club DJ, promoter, media member and 1 or 2 artists. These positions could obviously change annually but what this creates is some truth into what’s really going on in that particular city. Let’s be honest, putting on an award show is a TOUGH JOB, there is NO WAY you know what’s going on in EVERY city! I know that because NEVER has ANYONE from OHHA come to Akron and stopped in on my club, hit any of our mom and pop shops to see a shelf full of tapes or sat in on a studio session with any of our local artists… what about yours???
As the Internet grows the less significant these awards and others will become. We all know the economy is bad which probably caused for the change of venue this year. It was very uncomfortable, a bit unorganized and I don’t think people really felt it was an event of substance that day. I did hear good things from the networking event the next day which hopefully was good compensation for those who felt slighted the day before. Understand that this weekend is not designed around winning the plaque, it’s about building you network, which in this game means WAY more than any award at ANY show. Trust me nobody in Texas, Kansas, Cali, Idaho etc cares about an Ohio Hip Hop Award. It is great recognition IN STATE, but at some point one must expand from there. And because some people in the state expand more outside the state than others, we seemed to get penalized for doing so and fail to get that recognition.
My last complaint comes in defense of my city. Akron. In the five years of the Ohio Hip Hop Awards I can’t recall ONE winner. I may be wrong but I did HEAVY research on this. I find this very amazing, especially this year with a group (Da Kennel) having one of the most added records in the country, a video on MTV Jams and several national tours (I don’t need to speak much on that we have a mutual understanding on that project ;) lol) The point is let’s take the politics out of these awards for once. How you ask? How about putting up a real time poll which tracks the amount of votes each nominee receives. Make it to where you can only vote ONCE by confirming your email address (Now if you choose to make 18,763 different email addresses, we need to talk about hiring you on a web-marketing team because you clearly are not concentrating on music like you should lol) These are just some examples that would help ease the voices yelling how unfair the awards are.
Now I’m sure there are a ton of Cleveland people reading this thinking I’m just complaining and maybe I am but at the end of the day, yall do GREAT job representing the state but yall are not the ONLY representation of the state. If you going to have an OHIO awards show, make sure EVERYONE in represented!!
In closing, feel free to attack me on my comments and thoughts I’m already prepared for them. I just felt SOMEONE needed to speak on the issue publicly without the fear of “getting nominated” in the future or getting on the “bad side” of the OHHA. In all actuality it makes me no difference I have no ties with anyone and owe no one anything. I just personally get tired of “hearing” about the problem and not actually addressing the problem. Anyone who has ever ran a successful organization knows and understands the only way to grow and get better is by listening to constructive criticism for people OUTSIDE your camp. I hope that the organizers of the OHHA take my thoughts and the comments that may be left below into strong consideration in planning future awards.
Sincerely
DJ Mr. King
“The Akron Ali”
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
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LATEST MIXTAPES
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LISTEN TO IT ON THAT CRACK!!!
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Dani Stevenson LIVE on SUGATREATS! Monday Sept 13th @ 8PM
Whats good everyone?!
Hope y'all had a great summer, did the vacation thing, relaxed and or partied hard because its a wrraaaap! Yet as the seasons change, one thing that consistently stays the same is (insert drum roll here) the good music you hear weekly on SUGATREATS!
Monday September 13, 2010, starting at 8PM (EST) will be no exception. Join me in welcoming to the studios of WHCR and SUGATREATS, the deliciously talented DANI ...STEVENSON.
If the name sounds familiar it should to many of you music heads. If not, make Google your best friend, and that might jar your memory a lil' bit (laughing).
Seriously, in the meantime get (re)acquainted with Dani by checking out her brand spankin new jawn "Wishing Well" at this link here.
After that, make your ears and MP3 player happy by heading over here to cop "Wishing Well"
See you Monday!
Dani Stevenson LIVE on SUGATREATS feat. OhsoKool.
90.3 FM, WHCR
Monday September 13 starting @ 8PM (EST)
FREE!
Live Video / Audio Stream: www.whcr.org
Live Audio Stream: www.whcr.org/whcrstream.m3u
-Kool
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Bigga Rankin & Foreign Money presents Maaly[Audio] Hood Money
Bigga Rankin newest protege Maaly
From Kinsman to Duval
on twitter @maaly
http://limelinx.com/files/532c42d7cfed16f353e9d1f1e9627d9e
Monday, September 6, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Pooh Gutta: Gutta University II Single Come Home
DJ Steph Floss - DJ Ace - Dj Dav
presents
Pooh Gutta -Gutta University II
Coming Soon!!!!!!!
Check out New Music
Pooh Gutta-Baby Momma
http://limelinx.com/files/b55e1201af1e9225eaf9ab34002747b7
Pooh Gutta- Come Home(Radio)
http://limelinx.com/files/c98914b157386399b39a57ccf5dfe6a2
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Pooh Gutta- Come Home(Street)
http://limelinx.com/files/94577bf5e69b9d2e676c9fe8c1ab6449
Pooh Gutta: Gutta University II Coming Soon
Hosted by DJ Steph Floss
Monday, August 30, 2010
DJ MR. KING & YBPC 3RD ANNUAL "I KNOW I CAN" BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE A HUGE SUCCESS
AKRON, Ohio – August 30, 2010 – The Young Black Professionals Coalition (YBPC) and DJ Mr. King hosted its 3rd Annual “I Know I Can” Back 2 School Drive this past Saturday at Deon’s Grooming Lounge in Akron, attracting more than 500 inner city youth, parents and volunteers .
The event, designed to prepare students for the upcoming school year, saw students receive bookbags filled with school supplies as well as gift bags from Limited Brands & Communities in Schools of Central Ohio. Young men were provided with free haircuts while young women will receive discounted hair washing and styling courtesy of Polished Hair Designs as well as free nail design courtesy of Allison Harvery.
In the past three years, the event has reached more than 1,500 children and 600 adults from low-income families in the Akron area.
"The event was very successful," said YBPC volunteer coordinator Tanesha Walker. "Not only was it beneficial to the kids and parents but it was also fulfilling to all the volunteers invlolved."
Sponsoring parties of the 3rd Annual "I Know I Can" Back to School Drive include:
Deon's Grooming Lounge
Polished Hair Designed
North Hill Hand Wash
DJ Mr. King
Allison Harvery
All Digital Graphics
Coca-Cola
Limited Brands
Communities In Schools of Central Ohio
Stacy Berrier
Cheryl Wells
Hush Money Mgmt
Job Corps
Elder Rodney Bowden & Family
Money Graphics
To view more pictures from the event click the following link: 3RD ANNUAL "I KNOW I CAN" BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE
For more information on YBPC, including future events, collaborations or other opprotunites, please contact Steve at 330-701-8327 or Eric at 614-668-2225. You may also contact YBPC via email at ybpcinfo@gmail.com
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Young Black Professionals Coalition
Eric--614-668-2225
Steve--330-701-8327
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"BE RELEVANT"
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Cee-Lo - F*ck You
Cee-Lo is a funny dude. This gotta be the best song I've ever heard in my life!!!! :-)
Superkids - Straight Out The Trash Can
Step One and crew does some funny shit. Watch and get some good laughs.
NEW J-LP MIXTAPE LISTEN AND DOWNLOAD NOW
NEW J-LP MIXTAPE LISTEN AND DOWNLOAD NOW
J-LP is back with SNIFF THIS BITCH VOL.3 Hosted By Dorrough (Ice cream paint job, Get Big)!! With NEW music, FREESTYLES, whats hot in hip-hop and some hand picked unsigned artists. This mixtape is sponsored by datpiff.com and on coast2coastmixtapes as well as some other sites.
J-LP Addresses 50 cent (FUCK 50) for not clearing any of Young Bucks tracks which is holding back J-LP from placements in tv, film and games with his hot track
Hip-Hop Hoodie Feat Young Buck
Hip-Hop Hoodie Feat Young Buck
"IM NOT TRYING TO TAKE A SHOT AT A BIG NAME TO GET SOME SHINE, I HAVE A REAL BEEF, ON SOME BUSINESS HES FUCKING WITH MY MONEY AND OF COURSE BUCKS MONEY...FREE BUCK FUCK 50"
Contact J-LP @
for drops, features, hosting, slots on next mixtape
Monday, August 23, 2010
Sam Sylk's I Love The 90's Party & Mixtape
Sam Sylk's "I Love The 90's Party
Sunday, Sept 5th
House Of Blues - Cleveland
music by Scratchmaster L, DJ G-Spot & Phatty Banks
DOWNLOAD THE MIXTAPE
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Phene & DJ Dub Floyd Tribute to Pete Rock (Directed by Stephen Philms)
My dude's Phene & Dub Floyd show just why I mess with them. Illness 4sho!!!!! Yep, this is why I'm a fan of both.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Sese - Miss Me Freestyle
I've been rocking with these dudes for years and they still going strong. I keep telling y'all i'm the Talent Finder!!!!!
Friday, August 20, 2010
FLIRT WEDNESDAYS @ KNOCKOUTS
This is the new commercial for FLIRT WEDNESDAYS at Knockouts. Its pretty dope, just like the night. Come witness for yourself!!!!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
GoGettaz Radio across the East Coast!!
GoGettaz Radio w/The World Famous DJ Jack Da Rippais on 3 different radio stations in 3 different markets...check the schedule:
GoGettaz Radio/The Bubble-n-Blow Show http://www.gethypeonline.com/ (blogtalk radio/Indianapolis,IN)
for more info on GoGettaz Radio contact:
DDavis
Nextcoast Management Team
216-254-5546
New Mixtape From The World Famous DJ Jack da Rippa & The Legendary Suga T "The Best is Yet to Come"
New Mixtape from the Bay Area's own Suga T...Teaming up with The World Famous DJ Jack Da Rippa for a hot mixtape series...Check it out!! The Best is Yet to Come!!! Nice to see the fam on the grind!!! Download @ thatcrack.com or datpiff.com or log on to http://www.suga-t.net/!!!
DaEntourageDJS.com: DJ Jack Da Rippa: The Veterans Citizen's Army Mixt...
DaEntourageDJS.com: DJ Jack Da Rippa: The Veterans Citizen's Army Mixt...: "DJ Jack Da Rippa & TreUnda The Veterans 'Citizen's Army' Mixtape download @ http://216thetakeover.com/hitmusic/index.php/mixtapes/884-dj-j..."
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