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1 OZONE MAG // // MAG OZONE 4th annual DJ ISSUE DJ YOUR FAVORITE RAPPER’S FAVORITE MAGAZINE FAVORITE RAPPER’S FAVORITE YOUR SOULJA BOY SOULJA JEREMIH C-RIDE PITBULL DRO CHRIS YOUNG YOUNG HURRICANE YO GOTTI YO OZONE MAGAZINE I ain’T SAYing THAT I’M REQUESTing anYone THAT’S PERFECT BUT I JUST neeD A Woman THAT’LL maKE IT ALL WORTH IT ISSUE #79 OZONE MAGAZINE CHEVY TUNED UP LIKE A NASCAR PIT STOP ISSUE #79 ISSUE STOP PIT NASCAR A LIKE UP TUNED CHEVY MAGAZINE OZONE YOUR FAVORITE RAPPER’S FAVORITE MAGAZINE PITBULL HURRICANE CHRIS C-RIDE LAWS 4th JEREMIH annual YO DJ ISSUE GOTTISOULJA BOY YOUNG DRO OZONE MAG // 1 YOUR FAVORITE RAPPER’S FAVORITE MAGAZINE YOYO GOTTIGOTTI C-RIDE >> C-RIDE HURRICANEHURRICANE CHRISCHRIS PITBULLPITBULL SOULJASOULJA BOYBOY JEREMIHJEREMIH YOUNGYOUNG DRODRO OZONE MAG // 1 YOURYOUR FAVORITEFAVORITE RAPPER’SRAPPER’S FAVORITEFAVORITE MAGAZINEMAGAZINE PITBULL YO GOTTI 4thannual C-RIDE DJ ISSUE LAWS JEREMIH HURRICANE SOULJA CHRIS BOY YOUNG DRO 84 // OZONE MAG 2 // OZONE MAG OZONE MAG // 3 4 // OZONE MAG OZONE MAG // 5 6 // OZONE MAG OZONE MAG // 7 8 // OZONE MAG OZONE MAG // 9 PUBLISHER/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF // Julia Beverly MUSIC EDITOR // Randy Roper FEATURES EDITOR // Eric N. Perrin features ASSOCIATE EDITOR // Maurice G. Garland GRAPHIC DESIGNER // David KA 47-58 4th annual ADVERTISING SALES // Che Johnson, Gary Archer dj issue PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR // Malik Abdul SPECIAL EDITION EDITOR // Jen McKinnon WEST COAST EDITOR-AT-LARGE // D-Ray LEGAL CONSULTANT // Kyle P. King, P.A. SUBSCRIPTIONS MANAGER // Adero Dawson ADMINISTRATIVE // Kisha Smith INTERNS // Devon Buckner, Jee’Van Brown, Krystal Moody, Memory Martin, Ms Ja, Shanice Jarmon, Torrey Holmes cover stories CONTRIBUTORS // Anthony Roberts, Bogan, Camilo Smith, Charlamagne the God, Chuck T, Cierra Middlebrooks, David 70-72 C-Ride Rosario, Diwang Valdez, DJ BackSide, Edward Hall, E-Z Cutt, Gary Archer, Hannibal Matthews, Jacquie Holmes, J Lash, 66-68 Hurricane Chris Jason Cordes, Jelani Harper, Joey Colombo, Johnny Louis, Kay Newell, Keadron Smith, Keita Jones, Keith Kennedy, 74-76 Pitbull K.G. Mosley, King Yella, Luis Santana, Luvva J, Luxury Mindz, Marcus DeWayne, Matt Sonzala, Maurice G. Garland, Mer- 62-65 YO Gotti cedes (Strictly Streets), Natalia Gomez, Portia Jackson, Ray Tamarra, Rico Da Crook, Rohit Loomba, Shannon McCollum, Spiff, Stan Johnson, Swift, Tamara Palmer, Thaddaeus McAd- ams, Ty Watkins, Wally Sparks, Wendy Day STREET REPS // 3rd Leg Greg, Adam Murphy, Alex Marin, Al-My-T, Ant Wright, Anthony Deavers, Baydilla, Benz, Big Brd, B-Lord, Big Ed, Big Teach (Big Mouth), Big Thangs, Big Will, Bigg P-Wee, Bigg V, Black, Bogan, Bo Money, Brandi Garcia, Brandon “Silkk” Frazier, Brian Eady, Buggah D. Govanah (On Point), Bull, C Rola, Cartel, Cedric Walker, Cece Collier, Chad Joseph, Charles Brown, Chill, Chuck T, Christian Flores, Clifton Sims, Dee1, Demolition Men, DJ Commando, Danielle Scott, DJ Dap, Delight, Derrick the Franchise, DJ Dimepiece, DJ D’Lyte, Dolla Bill, Dorian Welch, Dwayne Barnum, Dr. Doom, Dynasty, Ed the World Famous, DJ E-Feezy, DJ EFN, Episode, Eric “Crunkatlanta” Hayes, Erik Tee, F4 Entertainment, Fiya, G Dash, G-Mack, George Lopez, Gorilla Promo, Haziq Ali, Heze- leo, H-Vidal, Hotgirl Maximum, Hotshot, J Hype, Jacquie “Jax” Holmes, Jae Slimm, Jammin’ Jay, DJ Jam-X, Janiro Hawkins, Jarvon Lee, Jasmine Crowe, Jay Noii, Jeron Alexander, J Pragmatic, JLN Photography, Joe Anthony, John Costen, Johnny Dang, Judah, Judy Jones, Juice, DJ Juice, Kenneth Clark, Kewan Lewis, Klarc Shepard, Kool Laid, DJ KTone, Kurtis monthly sections Graham, Kydd Joe, Lex, Lucky, Lump, Lutoyua Thompson, Luvva J, Marco Mall, Mario Grier, Marlei Mar, Maroy, DJ M.O.E., 15 10 THINGS I’M Music & More, Natalia Gomez, DJ Nik Bean, Nikki Kancey, HATIN’ ON Oscar Garcia, P Love, Pat Pat, Phattlipp, Pimp G, Quest, Quin- ton Hatfield, DJ Quote, DJ Rage, Rapid Ric, DJ Ricky Ruckus, 24 ARE YOU A G? 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OZONE does not take respon- 20 NAMES OF SHAME sibility for unsolicited materials, misinformation, typographi- 36-46 PATIENTLY WAITING cal errors, or misprints. The views contained herein do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or its advertisers. 19-45 PHOTO GALLERIES Ads appearing in this magazine are not an endorsement 34 PRISON DIARY or validation by OZONE Magazine for products or services offered. All photos and illustrations are copyrighted by their 16-17 RAPQUEST respective artists. All other content is copyright 2009 OZONE 26 SIDEKICK HACKIN’ Magazine, all rights reserved. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any way without the written consent of the publisher. Printed in the USA. 10 // OZONE MAG OZONE MAG // 11 Send your comments to [email protected] or hit us up at www.myspace.com/ozonemagazine JB, I was reading your 2 Cents editorial in your seven year anniversary issue is no sympathy. Just like you said, there’s the stress of dealing with promot- and found it moving. When you said that you struggle to be inspired to a ers, managers, artists, and publicists. Sometimes I wonder if it’s worth it, but rotation of the same ish, I think I can relate to how you feel. But when you then I remember that I’m the first person from my family doing things they said that you wake up in the morning and never know what the day might never thought would be possible. I feel like I’m the bridge God is building bring, I sense that uncertainty keeps you going. I can relate to that too. I’m for my family and friends to make a better way. I have to be strong in my a junior at Morehouse College and I will soon be going back to begin my sacrifices and struggles. Your article and strength reminded me why I do fall semester. I sometimes sense that same rotation of the same ish; go to this, and why I shouldn’t quit. college, graduate, and get that great Wall Street or banking job. That stigma - Makisha Johnson, via email (Miami, FL) circulates around the business majors at Morehouse. What keeps me going is knowing that I will learn something new that will eventually help me reach my true career goal. Congratulations on your seventh year anniver- Hey D-Ray, I’m new to the photography game and I’ve kinda been going sary, and stay motivated. through it lately with a Bay artist whose head got a little too big and let his - James Small, via email (Atlanta, GA) fiancé come too far into his career. I just read your column in OZONE, I’m Just Sayin’ Tho, and first of all I’m sorry for the loss of your grandfather. I’m sure he’s proud of you. After reading your article, I feel a lot better. It makes I like your JB’s 2 Cents; that’s a good article. I feel where you’re coming from. me not want to quit, and reassures me that the ups and downs are to be You look good with the dress on in Miami. That’s a good look. I’ve done four expected. I lost a close friend in March from Richmond, Smacka, and I was albums and I’m getting ready to do my fifth one. I’ve been repping West doing a shoot with him an hour before he was killed. That’s the hardest Texas for a long time. It’s an undiscovered region. thing I’ve been through, but it keeps me going because I know he believed - Prez D, via email (West Texas) in me. I just wanted you to know that I support you and I really appreciate what you’re doing as a woman. I strive to be like you, D-Ray. Real shit. – Brittany, via email (Bay Area, CA) JB, your 2 Cents in the 7 Year Anniversary issue of OZONE was sooooo on point. I’ve been doing this since 2002 and it’s been a lot of blood, sweat, and tears, but I still love it. Much love and respect, and happy birthday! Your 2 Cents this month was very well written, JB. You and Tony Neal are – Adam Murphy, via email (St. Louis, MO) on the same page right about now. I’m sure you’ve seen his email about “situations.” Hip Hop has to be more responsible for its actions. People do fail to realize that this is a business, period. I personally think there are some Just wanted to let you know that I appreciate all that OZONE does to entities that are trying to eliminate the Hip Hip genre on the basis of the further the image of Hip Hop in the South.