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REAL, RAW, & UNCENSORED SOUTHERN RAP MUSIC OZONE MAGAZINE KILLER MIKE JIM JONES I WANNA BUY ME A BENZ BUT I’M POLOW BLOCK 8BALL Z-RO NAS & MORE FIFTY GRAND SHORT FEBRUARY 2007 RETURNUGK OF THE KINGS REAL, RAW, & UNCENSORED SOUTHERN RAP NAS UGK WELCOME Z-RO T O M Y 8BALL POLOW KILLER MIKE BLOCK FREEKEY ZEKEY 11 12 jan/feb07contents PUBLISHER/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Julia Beverly MUSIC EDITOR: Maurice G. Garland FEATURES EDITOR: Eric Perrin ADVERTISING SALES: Che’ Johnson (Gotta Boogie) PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR: Malik “Copafeel” Abdul MARKETING DIRECTOR: David Muhammad LEGAL CONSULTANT: Kyle P. King, P.A. (King Law Firm) SUBSCRIPTIONS MANAGER: COVER STORIES Destine Cajuste ADMINISTRATIVE: UGK pg 87-93 Cordice Gardner Nikki Kancey Block Ent. pg 82-85 CONTRIBUTORS: Bogan, Carlton Wade, Charlamagne the God, Chuck T, E-Feezy, Edward Hall, Eric Perrin, Felita Knight, Iisha Hillmon, Jacinta Howard, Jaro Vacek, Jessica Koslow, J Lash, Jason Cordes, Jo Jo, Johnny Louis, Kamikaze, Keadron Smith, Keith Kennedy, INTERVIEWS K.G. Mosley, Killer Mike, King Yella, Lamar Z-Ro pg 34 Lawshe, Lisa Coleman, Marcus DeWayne, Matt Sonzala, Mercedes (Strictly Streets), Lloyd pg 36 Ms. Rivercity, Natalia Gomez, Randy Roper, Ray Tamarra, Rico Da Crook, Robert Nas pg 102-105 Gabriel, Rohit Loomba, Shannon McCol- 8Ball pg 100-101 lum, Spiff, Swift, Wally Sparks, Wendy Day Jim Jones pg 94-96 STREET REPS: Al-My-T, B-Lord, Big Teach (Big Mouth), Killer Mike pg 77-81 Bigg C, Bigg V, Black, Brian Franklin, Buggah D. Govanah (On Point), Bull, C Bleu DaVinci pg 64-65 Rola, Cedric Walker, Chill, Chilly C, Chuck T, Controller, DJ Dap, David Muhammad, Polow Da Don pg 66-67 Delight, Derrick the Franchise, Dolla Bill, Freekey Zekey pg 98-99 Dwayne Barnum, Dr. Doom, Ed the World Famous, Episode, General, Haziq Ali, H-Vidal, Hollywood, J Fresh, Jammin’ Jay, Janky, Joe Anthony, Judah, Kamikaze, KC, Kenneth Clark; Klarc Shepard, Kuzzo, Kydd Joe, Lex, Lil D, Lump, Marco Mall, Miguel, Mr. Lee, Music & More, Nick@Nite, Nikki Kancey, Pat Pat, PhattLipp, Pimp G, Quest, Rippy, Rob-Lo, Stax, TJ’s DJ’s, TJ Bless, Tim Brown, Trina Edwards, Vicious, Victor Walker, Voodoo, Wild Billo, Young Harlem DISTRIBUTION: Curtis Circulation, LLC SUBSCRIPTIONS To subscribe, send check or money order for $11 to our NEW ADDRESS: MONTHLY SECTIONS Ozone Magazine, Inc. Smart Ass pg 24 644 Antone St. Suite 6 Atlanta, GA 30318 Chin Check pg 22 Phone: 407-447-6063 Fax: 407-447-6064 JB’s 2 Cents pg 19 Web: www.ozonemag.com Industry 101 pg 42 Cover credits: UGK photo by Daniel Hast- DJ Profile pg 48-49 ings; Block Entertainment photos (cover and this page) by Eric Johnson; Jim Jones photo Feedback pg 14-16 by Ray Tamarra; Freekey Zekey photo by Julia Beverly. OZONE Magazine is published Mathematics pg 20 monthly by OZONE Magazine, Inc. OZONE Roland Powell pg 19 does not take responsibility for unsolicited materials, misinformation, typographical DVD Reviews pg 110 errors, or misprints. The views contained herein do not necessarily reflect those of the The Elements pg 113 publisher or its advertisers. Ads appearing in this magazine are not an endorsement or vali- FEATURES Producer Profile pg 44 dation by OZONE Magazine for products or Mixtape Wars pg 40 Live Shows pg 112-114 services offered. All photos and illustrations are copyrighted by their respective artists. Poppin’ Bottles pg 26 CD Reviews pg 104-107 All other content is copyright 2007 OZONE Magazine, all rights reserved. No portion of Year-End Awards pg 70-75 Photo Galleries pg 21-47 this magazine may be reproduced in any way without the written consent of the publisher. Survivor Confessions pg 62-63 Patiently Waiting pg 50-60 Printed in the USA. New Year’s Resolutions pg 68-69 Throwback Reviews pg 112 feedback JB, I heard the OZONE Awards were great. I was sick so I couldn’t make it but I wanted to hit you up and let you know that you are truly doing your thing! I love it when a woman enters a male dominated field and totally takes them all by storm. So many people look down on us and second-guess our abilities, and you have proved so many people wrong. Your ambition inspires me daily to continue to work and grind rigorously to make it in the music industry. I know you had no way of knowing you were inadvertently helping me but I still want to say thank you for setting an example. – Miz Smurff, [email protected] (Jackson, MS) JB, I just read your editorial in the patiently waiting issue. I don’t know if you’re still feeling disillusioned with the game, but if you are, I say this to you: You are definitely serving a bigger purpose! You are serving as an inspi- ration and reminder to all of us who are grinding and still have to deal with dickhead (male) bosses, clients, interview subjects, etc., who refuse to give us props because we carry two Xs. No matter what anyone has to say about you, the amount of respect you deserve is undeniable to even the biggest hater! More importantly, you’re paving a path for the next generation! I don’t know Issue #51’s Chin Check was right on the money. Charlemagne, you are defi- if you have a little sister, little cousin, or niece, or any little girl with whom nitely a hater! But if it takes a hater to recognize the bullshit, then so be it. I you share a bond, but know that indirectly through people like me, you are agreed with everything you said, from Papoose’s million and a half advance to taking your place in history with the Gloria Steinems, Mona Scotts, and Syl- Jay-Z’s selfish self-promotion. And it is a shame that “Dear Summer” was the via Rhones of the world. This may be a moot point by now so I’m not gonna most solid song on Memph’s album last year. But like you said, I guess I’m just keep on and on, but the list goes on. I was in Orlando til 1996 and would’ve a hater, too. never thought it would be home to one of the biggest magazines in hip-hop, – Brian Perkins, [email protected] (Greensboro, NC) much less a hip-hop award show. You’ve surmounted tremendous obstacles, and if no one else has said it, I’m proud of you! That’s my 2 Cents. Props for the OZONE Awards and the follow-up mag. I know all that had to – Tai Saint-Louis, [email protected] (Atlanta, GA) be hard to pull together but you and everyone else involved did a great job.m I’m now an avid reader of OZONE Magazine. JB, I just wanted to hit you up and give you a huge congrats. You’ve been – DJ Graffiti, [email protected] (Ann Arbor, MI) dedicated, determined, and truly accomplished so much. I know how hard it is to stay committed to your passion when life keeps shoving shit at you, I just got the new joint with Pitbull on the cover and I must say that OZONE but look at how far you’ve reached: the OZONE Awards! I love that you and has taken over the magazine game! I don’t think anyone has even looked at your magazine have been so committed to the underdogs - many of which a Source magazine since you came out. Way to kill your competition! You’re have proven successful. I’m wishing you lots of love and future success. better than Clear Channel. The first article I would like to comment on is the - RudeGal, [email protected] (Los Angeles, CA) Turk article. I can’t wait until he gets out and I can hear him say “rilla” one more time. He spoke about Lil Wayne and Baby being suspect. I have been JB, I read your 2 Cents about the OZONE Awards, and God bless you. Seri- a fan of Cash Money since I was in elementary school. I would have to see a ously. I could never handle that shit, I don’t think. I definitely don’t think Cash Money/Young Money sex tape to believe anything about them. Wayne you need to be quitting right now, but that goes without saying. OZONE is is the truth. I heard that Sqad Up signed with Def Jam. Nut of Sqad Up has only just now starting to do big things and a year from now it could be one of already said that he’s better than Weezy on mixtapes, but I beg to differ. The the biggest hip-hop mags in the nation. Especially if you had some exclu- only one that’s kind of tight is Supa. He’s like a new Birdman or something. sively online content, like a blog or two. Keep your head up. Did Diddy mess over Young City or what? In the words of Yo Gotti, “Put you - Paul DeRevere, [email protected] (Tallahassee, FL) on TV and leave you out there with nothing.” He should sign with Young Money or Ear 2 Tha Street. Big shout out to DJ Finesse! When I worked at Hot Julia, how are you doing? I just heard of OZONE when one of my cousins, 104.5 in New Orleans, he was on air. I gained a lot of wisdom and insight from Eclipse, was featured in the Patiently Waiting edition page 62. I read your Finesse. He’s definitely one of my mentors in this game.