Blast Spotlight: Apex

Apex "No Time"

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Apex "Crack"

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The Blast Spotlight: Kola

Download new music from one of West Coast's finest emcees KOLA
"Scrape The Plate"

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Blast Spotlight: Gwap Boyz

GWAP BOYZ BIO

$tickman Stickman was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was born on December 21, in year 1988. The elementary school that he attended was Lake Forest, and then he went onto middle school which was called Centennial. Stickman then attended Hamilton High, which was then he found the inspiration for music at the age of fifteen. His father was his inspiration and his mother was his hero all through his life. He’s still learning about music and his experience with music is putting together his first album. Stickman follows his favorite type of music and that is rapping. By the age of 18 in year 2007 Stickman was signed to Big Rig Records as an artist. His father is also over Big Rig Records. Stickman’s goal for The Rig is to bring home as many plaques as he can. Stickman was asked a couple of questions from our interviewer and this is how he replied. He was asked who he could relate himself to? “ Nobody, cause I feel I have my own style.” What is your opinion on music? “I feel it’s a way of expression.” Yung Skipa Yung Skipa was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was born on November 03, in year 1984. The elementary school that he attended was McDonald 40, and then as he went onto middle school he then attended Edward D. Livingston, which was then he found the inspiration for music at the age of thirteen. His father was his inspiration and his hero all through his life. Yung Skipa then attended Marion Abramson High. His experience with music was when he attended summer camp and performed at events, then at the age of 17 in year 2002 he was signed to Graveyard Records. All through life Yung Skipa rapped, but his favorite kind of music is Hip Hop and R&B. By the age of 22 in year 2007 Yung Skipa and Graveyard Records was then signed to Big Rig Records as an artist. His father is also over Big Rig Records. Yung Skipa’s goal for The Rig is to be the best records label ever, and to put things on lock. Yung Skipa was asked a couple of questions from our interviewer and this is how he replied. He was asked who he could relate himself to? “Nobody, I feel relations deal with relationships & I’m feeling myself.” What is your opinion on music? “I live it.” J Slugg J slugg was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was born on February 05, in year 1986. The elementary school that he attended was Little Woods, which was then he found the inspiration for music at the age of nine. God was his inspiration and hero all through his life. J Slugg then attended Mcauliffe Middle School. His experience with music was doing solo artists shows at clubs and events, doing shows with group 500 as well. On July 14, 2007, at the age of 21, J Slugg was working with desert storm as an artist. His favorite kind of music, is music that is REAL. By the age of 22 in year 2008 J Slugg was signed to Big Rig Records as an producer and artist. J Slugg’s goal for The Rig is to be a super producer and to be a beast at his work. J Slugg was asked a couple of questions from our interviewer and this is how he replied. He was asked who he could relate himself to? “Prophet Mohammad, cause I’m the last don with a seal. I’m the greatest.” What is your opinion on music? “Business is Buisness.”

FREE GWAP BOYZ DOWNLOADS
Gwap Boyz
"Beat It Out Da Frame"
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Gwap Boyz
"Bend"
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The Blast Beauty of The Month (Dec): Joanna Shari

Check out more Joanna Shari at
http://www.JoannaShari.com

1. Aside from how you look, what else makes you beautiful?

My real and down to earth personality. I don't understand why some women who model feel they can have some type of attitude and get away with it because they're beautiful. I think what's inside truly makes a person shine. I value that within myself and others.

2. What is an average day like for Joanna Shari?

An average day for me is probably spent 75% at the computer! If I'm not designing, I'm working out or just relaxing at home. I'm boring, I know.

3. I see that you single handily designed your own website, what other talents and skills do you have?

I designed my original website that was up for about three years. I just released my new website which my management designed for me. My new site was long overdue. I'm such a perfectionist when it comes to my own artwork. Anytime I would start on a new design, I'd trash it a week later. I needed to put it in the hands of someone else to get it done. I just redesigned my new myspace page as well (myspace.com/joannashari) and I really loved the artwork I came up with. I sent it to my manager so he could get a better feel of what I was looking for, and he came up with a similar design for the official site. Check it out www.JoannaShari.com

4. What do you do to stay in shape?

I spend 3-4 days a week at the gym doing various weight training exercises, kickboxing techniques, and cardio.

5. Is there anything else you would like to plug or mention?

My 2009 Swimsuit Calendar! I worked so hard on preparing for it, it's my best work yet. Support me and get an autographed copy from my website, I guarantee you won't be disappointed! I've gotten a lot of emails from fans who have already purchased the calendar and I'm glad to see they are as pleased as I was with it. It's HOT!!

6. What's in the future for Joanna Shari?

Who knows what's in store. I have upcoming issues of Show Magazine that will be out very soon so be on the lookout for that. My updates will always be posted on my website www.JoannaShari.com

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Blast Spotlight: Da Kidd

DOWNLOAD THESE MP3s FROM DA KIDD!!!

"The Best Rapper"
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"Get 'Em"
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"MySpace"
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"Sunshine"
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The Blast Spotlight: Maui

Reppin Crown Town to the fullest is Maui and Go Hard Ent! A veteran on the Q.C. music scene, Maui got a hit on his hands with his new single, "I'm a Ryder" Already getting spins on Shade XM 66 and was just added to the playlist of Dj Mandog of the Shadyville Dj's

DOWNLOAD
"I'm A Rider"
http://www.mediafire.com/?wgmyqywgfqz

Check out his single and more music at
http://www.myspace.com/mauidna


He's currently in the studio right now working on his debut mixtape. Stay tuned!

For Interviews, drops and collaborations, contact Mehka at edandchief@gmail.com

or call (704) 493-6499



Check out these other links featuring Maui
http://www.xxlblocktalk.com/mauidna
http://www.streetcred.com/mauidna
http://www.wordonthestreetsmag.com/profile/mauidna

The Blast Spotlight: Apex

DOWNLOAD THESE MP3S FROM APEX
Apex
"On The Rise" DIRTY VERSION
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"Be A Star" DIRTY VERSION
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Check out Apex Studios here at
http://www.a-pexstudio.com/


10 Questions w/ Apex

1. How would you describe your two new songs "On The Rise" and "Be A Star"?
On the Rise, is a song about me coming up independently in the music industry. I have done a lot of things back in the day to get to certain pints in my life ranging from doing shows here in North Carolina, New York, Japan and etc. So on the rise to me means that, I have no time for games nor lames. Just only time to make it to the next level.
As for Be a Star, is a song for my mother. She always told me when I younger that I would be a star. So that is what I reach for the stars, in what ever I do. I hustle hard for what I got and I thank my mother for that, she always told me that you have to win everything you compete at as longs you do your best. Because people will see the inner you.

2. How'd you hook up with European producer/beat maker L. Diamondz for the tracks?
I hooked up with L. Diamondz during a conversation with CJ Beatz (another european producer which produced tracks for my up coming album DRD The Crack Edition). I was telling CJ Beatz about my upcoming album and was stating to him that I was trying to get a new sound for it. So CJ Beatz told me about a up coming producer over in Germany so I hit him up on MSN messenger. After that the rest was history. He told me make it hot so that's what I did. He makes them and I spit the lyrics out as needed.

3. You also make beats yourself, how would you describe your sound?
My sounds of beats ranges from any instrument that I can use. Yeah I make a lot of beats, but I don't use a lot of them. So most of my beats are just sitting around. As for my actual sound, If you ever hear one of my beats you would know it. The drums are sick ranging from 8 to 10 different drum patterns with about 3 unique drops. I can't help it I am a drum man, but I also make crazy strings.

4. What equipment do you have in your studio?
My studio consists of a Eurorack MX 1604A (Behringer Mixer), Trigger Finger (M-Audio Drum Pad), Mini MON (Behringer Monitor Matris Mixer), 2 condenser mics (MXL 990), one in each booth, Tranzport (Frontier), 2 LCD monitors for mixing/mastering, Truth B2030P (Behringer Monitors), Panasonic SX KC600 (Keyboard) which I don't use. I carry little equipment, but use a lot of software. Software is a different story...

5. You do more than just record... what other services do you provide?
Here at the studio our services are of course recording, mixing, mastering, graphic design, website design, photo restoration, and printing services. For more info just check out the website at www.a-pexstudio.com

6. How much do you charge for your service?
Our regular prices for studio are, but we are running specials from now and until the end of Feb.:

Audio Production:
Audio Recording/ Mastering --------------- $50.00 per hour

Audio Mastering -------------------------- $40.00 per hour

Audio Recording -------------------------- $30.00 per hour

Audio Re - Mastering --------------------- $20.00 per hour

Demo Packages:
3 tracks includes by us ---------------- $500.00 per incident

Blocks:
Studio Blocks (20 hours per month) ------ $800.00 per month

Studio Blocks (40 hours per month) ------ $1,600.00 per month

Studio Blocks (60 hours per month) ------ $2,400.00 per month

Web site Design:
(5 page web site) ------------------------------- $500.00

Additional Pages ---------------------------- $50.00 per page

Business Card:
(pricing includes front/back design)
3.5x2 ------------------------------------------------ $50.00

Flyer Design Pricelist:
(pricing includes front/back design)
4x6 -------------------------------------------------$120.00
4.25x5.5 ------------------------------------------- $120.00
8.5x3.5 -------------------------------------------- $120.00
4x9 ------------------------------------------------ $150.00
5x7 ------------------------------------------------ $150.00
6x8 ------------------------------------------------ $170.00
8.5x5.5 -------------------------------------------- $170.00
6x9 ------------------------------------------------ $170.00
6x12 ----------------------------------------------- $220.00
4x18 ----------------------------------------------- $220.00
8.5x11 --------------------------------------------- $220.00
8.5x14 --------------------------------------------- $270.00
11x17 ---------------------------------------------- $320.00

Poster Design Pricelist:
(pricing includes front/back design)
12x18 ---------------------------------------- $99 Rush $120
18x24 ---------------------------------------- $99 Rush $120
19x28 --------------------------------------- $109 Rush $120

CD/Tray Cards:
Inserts 5.906x4.625 ------------------------- $220 Rush $120
Inserts/Traycard 5.906x4.625
plus tray card ------------------------------ $270 Rush $120
2 Panel CD Cover 4.75x4.75
plus tray card ------------------------------ $295 Rush $120
3 Panel CD Cover 4.75x9.5
plus tray card ------------------------------ $320 Rush $120
Flats 4.75x14.25 ---------------------------- $270 Rush $120

STUDIO SPECIALS
Right now Apex Studio is running a audio production special rate on recording, mixing, mastering and track production. When ever you purchase an hour of audio production service we will give you an hour free. So if you were to buy 5 hours of any kind of audio production you would receive 5 hours free. It's just that simple.

MANAGER SPECIALS
As of now Apex Studio is having a 50% special on all graphic design needs. Ranging from flyers, post cards, business cards, brochures, web site, and etc. So if you are looking to advertise a special event. Let us know and a professional will take care of your designing needs.

7. Who have you worked with in the past?
In the past I have worked with MAJ Entertainment, M60 Records, Black House Entertainment, 3 Knotch Entertainment, 50 Cent, Nadji Jeter (the kid from Wal-Mart commercials), Black Diamond, Sug, Midland Riders, DJ Crystal, MJB Records, Blo, and many many more.

8. Who would you like to work with?
As of right now any and everybody, because I am finishing up the last touches on my album and then after that I wont be rapping ay more. I will just be producing.

9. What's next for Apex?
That's a good question... I have my last album of 5 previous albums DRD The Crack Edition coming out this summer, I'm currently working my hand in some independent films, and I have some ventures coming up that I can't spill the beans on yet.

10. What else would you like to plug?
Check out my last album For Pleasure or Pain its a banger and also like my man J-Coleman says spin that s**t and hit me with some feed back on "On the Rise" and "Be a Star".



Check Out Apex in this YouTube Video

Apex performing live at a Grand Imperial Entertainment event at Jeff's Bucket Shop in Charlotte, NC.

The Blast Spotlight: De La Ghetto

De La Ghetto gained his popularity when he first released his theme “Pégate” along with his former partner Arcángel in the album "Sangre Nueva" opening his doors to participate in other productions such as: “Sangre Nueva Special Edition”, Zion & Lennox “Motivando a la Yal: Special Edition”, “Las Gárgolas 5: The Next Generation”, “Los Rompediscotecas”, Luny Tunes “Los Benjamis”, DJ Nelson “Flow la Discoteka 2”, Zion “The Perfect Melody”, DJ Rafy Mercenario “The King of Remix”, Jowell & Randy “Casa de Leones”, Yaga & Mackie “La Reunión”, “Los Capo”, and “Los Sicarios”. Fans enjoyed more of De La Ghetto's talent after he recorded the video of the song “Sensación del Bloque” along with Randy and other videos such as; “Aparentemente”, “Siente El Boom” (a song with Tito "El Bambino" and Randy) and with promotional cuts such as "Se" and "Your Body ft Zion", and the remix of “5 Letras” with Alexis & Fido and his solo single “Pa’ Tras”. He also made "Te Quiero", a song for his baby girl, Angi. We can clearly see an evolution of such artist that can sing R&B and Hip-Hop in both languages. His future collaborational plans include featurings with artists like the likes of Timbaland, Beenie Man, Lil Wayne, Akon, Aventura, Toby Love and Robi "Draco" Rosa. At the moment, he's working on a tour that consists the following places: Panama, Europe, Ecuador, Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic and all over the United States.

Currently he's working on his new album “Masacre Musical” (Musical Massacre) which he promises is a very varied album, bilingual and very “ghetto”. He also is working on his new movie “Ghettologia”, in whch would be recorded in La Perla and some other barrios of Puerto Rico.

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DE LA GHETTO

"Come Out & See" CLEAN VERSION

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"Miami Is A Rider" CLEAN VERSION

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"Serial Lover" CLEAN VERSION

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Check Out These YouTube Videos featuring DE LA GHETTO


Exclusive Video in Costa Rica


De La Ghetto interview from Rock Me TV.

The Blast Beauty of The Month (Nov.): Samone' Cross

The Blast: What has been the highlight of your modeling career so far?

Samone' Cross: Successfully putting together a modeling agency named "The International Dimez" and helping other aspiring models try to find their place in the modeling industry.

The Blast: How would a blind person view you?

Samone' Cross: Strong, determined, caring, eccentric, outgoing, reliable and a great observer.

The Blast: They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, what is something that you would define as beautiful, that most people may not agree with?

Samone' Cross: Wow, I would say being uncompromising to the negative side of situations is a beauty within itself. Beauty is strength, knowing when your mind is made up, it is what it is.

The Blast: How often do you exercise, and what do you do to stay in shape?

Samone' Cross: Honestly, the only thing I do that may be consider "exercise" is shopping in the mall. Toting a lot of bags and tag popping (laughs) but I'm willing to start "real exercise" if necessary.

The Blast: Do you have any hidden talents or skills?
Samone' Cross: Beautician, I do hair and make-up very well.

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The Blast Spotlight: Dem Carolina Boiz

Dem Carolina Boiz Bio


What happens when you take two premiere players from two cities with a sworn hatred for one another and take them out of their element? What happens when you put them in an unfamiliar environment and force them to depend on one another? What do you think would happen if you put them in a studio together? I tell you what you get- Dem Carolina Boiz!!! Vincent Neclos (AKA Big V) and Troyce Sanders (AKA Bingo da Doughboi) are two flame spittin tyrants with plans on not only dominating the south, but the whole rap game! Big V brings a peanut butter molasses flow with punch-lines that promise to leave loose teeth while Bingo gives off that Crunk/buck energy that will set fire to a track as if it was hit with a Molotov cocktail. “Our styles just fit,” says Big V while Bingo boasts that “We are the perfect definition of the Carolina’s: Crazy, Country, and Crunk; deal wit it!” Packing a mean Southern drawl that was cultivated in the bricks and pavement of Southeast D.C. and Hendersonville, N.C., Big V’s flow is the perfect chaser to Bingo’s methodical Crunk, home grown in the mountains of Asheville, N.C. With their monster tracks “Start a Riot,” “Whut You Gonna Do,” and “Say it to My Face” making noise on national mixtapes, their (adopted) home town anthem “Fuck Wit Us” ft Boobe (Oy Boyz)” and “4,5,6” (WPGC 95.5’s DJ Funk Regulator Cee-Lo’s official theme song),and the ladies as far away as Florida riding out to “Shawty Badd” and “Shrimp n Gritz,” these two are ready to step up to the plate and put up Barry Bonds numbers! Backed by 8trix Productions (Producer for Jody Breeze, Freeway, Outlawz, Diplomats, Paul Wall, Oy Boyz, and Devin the Dude, among others) and with so many southern prospects being drafted by labels, Dem Carolina Boiz are looking to be a first round pick come signing day due to their ability to mix Southern Crunk with the witty lyricism of their Northern brethren. “We can get you buck, but still hit you wit lyrical shit too. We like a more lyrical Triple Six [Mafia] or sumthin; we just put that Carolina spin on it,” Big V boasts of the combination of himself and Bingo. “Hell, we still an untapped market,” adds Bingo of what the Carolinas have to add to the rap game. So, if there ever was a weakness in Southern hip-hop, Dem Carolina Boiz are poised to stitch it up, one riot at a time! Look out for their 1st mix-tape 828 Pt.1: Land of the Lost Souls (hosted by the Aphilliates own Nickolas Kage!), the smash follow up 828 pt. 2: Carolina Ridin (Hosted by 456’s/ WPGC/XM Radio/ATL DJ Ceelo as well as the debut album Moonshine & BBQ to be on shelves soon after!

Dem Carolina Boiz FREE MP3 DOWNLOADS

"Thug Bounce" CLEAN VERSION
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"Swag On A Mil" DIRTY VERSION
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Check out these YouTube videos featuring Dem Carolina Boiz


Dem Carolina Boiz perform "Thug Bounce" Live!


Big V. of Dem Carolina Boiz addresses the haters.


Dem Carolina Boiz

The Blast Spotlight: Sadat X

THE FACTS ON SADAT
Sadat X (born Derek Murphy) is an American rapper, most famed as a member of Alternative hip hop group Brand Nubian. Originally known as Derek X, Sadat takes his name from former Egyptian president Anwar Sadat. The X is taken from the Nation of Islam practice of members changing their surnames simply to X. He is well known for his unique, high-pitched voice, as well as his Pro-Black, and at times controversial, lyrical content.
Sadat X debuted with Brand Nubian in 1989, with the release of their debut single "Brand Nubian" b/w "Feels So Good". The group's debut album, One For All, was released in late 1990, featuring the singles "All For One", "Wake Up" and "Slow Down". The album was widely acclaimed, inspired by the teachings of the Nation of Islam, similar to many groups of the era, including X-Clan, Public Enemy and Poor Righteous Teachers. One For All is now considered a classic hip hop album, and was awarded a 5 Mic rating from popular magazine The Source. Brand Nubian returned in 1993 with the album In God We Trust, which featured the hit single "Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down". Sadat received a bit of controversy following the song's release, due to alleged homophobic content. Following the mixed reviews from the group's third album, 1994's Everything is Everything, Brand Nubian split up to pursue solo endeavors. In 1996, Sadat released his first solo effort, Wild Cowboys. The album featured production from O.Gee Pete Rock, Da Beatminerz, Diamond D, Showbiz and Buckwild, as well as a pair of hit singles, "Hang 'Em High" and "The Lump Lump", the former charting on the Billboard Hot 100. Sadat reunited with original Brand Nubian members Grand Puba, Lord Jamar and DJ Alamo for a reunion album, Foundation, released in late 1998. The album was well-received, and featured the crossover hit "Don't Let it Go to Your Head". After the album, Brand Nubian broke up once again for solo endeavors. In 1999, Sadat made possibly his most famous guest appearance with Common, dropping a verse on the single "1-9-9-9", from the Rawkus Records compilation Soundbombing 2. Sadat released an EP in 2000, titled The State of New York vs. Derek Murphy, which featured the single "Ka-Ching". Brand Nubian reunited once again in 2004, for the release of the album Fire in the Hole. The album was seen as a disappointment, and the group split again for solo albums. Sadat released his second full length album, Experience & Education, in 2005, featuring production from Diamond D, DJ Spinna and Minnesota. On December 22, 2005, Sadat was arrested in Harlem and charged with criminal possession of a weapon, reckless endangerment and resisting arrest.[1] On October 3, 2006, Female Fun Music released Sadat's third full-length album Black October.
Sadat is involved in teaching children. Has worked as an elementary school teacher in New Rochelle, New York. Qualified as a firefighter in New Rochelle, New York. Coaches children's basketball for the New York City Basketball League. He also played point guard for the Howard University basketball team.

Sadat X
"This Is Your Life"

DOWNLOAD: http://www.mediafire.com/?22m3nrt5oh3

BUY THE NEW ALBUM GENERATION X

HERE AT http://www.amazon.com/Generation-X/dp/B001HJC3EE

Join Sadat X on MySpace
at http://www.myspace.com/sadatx

Check out these YouTube Videos that feature Sadat X

Sadat X "Hang 'Em High" 1996 CLASSIC SADAT X



Brand NuBian "Slow Down" CLASSIC



Sadat X "Never" FROM THE NEW ALBUM GENERATION X

The Blast Spotlight: The Rat Pack

The Blast featured Artist for this week are The Rat Pack!!!

Download new music from The Rat Pack here...

"Test Run" http://www.mediafire.com/?toycmz2nhnu
"What's Good" http://www.mediafire.com/?nmjwydwh2mw
"All In" http://www.mediafire.com/?hzdvljwztzt

The Blast interview with THIRD of THE RAT PACK

THE BLAST: Who are The Rat Pack?

Third: The Rat Pack is myself 3rd, Rif, Kwest and Lyriks

THE BLAST: How would you describe the other members of the Rat Pack?

Third: Rif is real cool and laid back but you can tell when you see him he don't play. He has a presence to him, Lyriks is the young one, real ambitious and eager to do things. Kwest rhymes and do beats. He a perfectionist, he strives to put his best foot forward, but we are all leaders.

THE BLAST: How did you all come together?
Third: I knew Rif back in high school. I was the new kid and I ran with him and his people. I was battling and doing songs but he wasn't into rhyming like that. His brother was a DJ so he always loved the art of hip hop. I met Kwest at college. We got in some sessions and I was cool with him 'cause he had this flow and was a lyrical cat. You know sometimes that's hard to find. Kwest knew Lyriks I really don't know how but I hooked Rif and Kwest up last year. Rif hit me up wanting to do some music so I linked him up with Kwest. Kwest was feeling the way Rif was spitting. Not too long after that Kwest trying to get Rif to do a project but Rif wasn't interested in a solo at the time. That went on for a minute then the Rat Pack idea came up. Rif and Kwest told me about it and I was down and then Kwest was talking about Lyriks and he had a love for the art like us and we just went in. We did the mixtape just for the love of hip hop and to bring some balance to what's out now.

THE BLAST: Do you all plan on coming together for future projects?

Third: We will always do projects. We are all cool. We are working on an album now and even with the solo projects we help each other with promotion, beats, mixes whatever is needed.

THE BLAST: Speaking for just 3rd, what are some of your future plans?

Third: As for me I wear a lot of hats. I engineer, produce, do web sites, graphics and teach. Right now I working on building the Hustle Mill company. I want to use all my talents in that company to help other people push their ventures.

THE BLAST: So we can't really expect a 3rd solo project in the foreseeable future, correct?
Third: I don't plan on a solo project, but I didn't plan on rhyming on the Rat Pack album either. I was just supposed to mix and do beats. I just did a solo song but you will have to check the Rat Pack page to see if it leaks.

THE BLAST: If you could speak to hip hop as if it were a woman, what would you tell her?

Third: I would tell her to stop letting everybody treat her like a toy. I know everybody likes their fun but there are people that love and miss how you use to be.

Check out The Rat Pack mixtape

Download Mixtape Provided by DatPiff.com

Check out Rat Pack on YouTube


The Rat Pack "Love & War"




The Rat Pack First Impressions PROMO VIDEO




Nas "Made You Look" (KWEST REMIX)

Add The Rat Pack on MySpace here at

http://www.myspace.com/ncratpack

The Blast Spotlight: MALA REIGNZ

This week's Blast spotlight is on Bronx born, slam poet turned emcee Mala Reinz. Download her latest single "Whole Club Rocking" here http://www.mediafire.com/?dbyzyqjtuzt.

Mala Reignz, born Adrienne Malave, a Bronx native, is best known for her complicated rapping style, punchlines and larger than life presence on and off stage. Her skills landed her on Ali Vegas' Mixtape Leader of the New School Hosted by Statik Selektah (also makes an appearance in Vegas' new video "That's Nothin'" (prod. by Scott Storch) Her talent was recognized by the legendary Rocksteady Crew and was asked to perform in the female cipher (Sara Kana, Miss NaNa, Rece Steele, Patty Duke, DJ Chela) at their 31st year anniversary concert along with the likes of KRS-1, FAT JOE, DJ PREMIER, BAHAMADIA, ICE-T and many more well established artists.

Her debut music video, BX TIL I DIE was picked up by the popular interactive television music source MUSIC CHOICE ON DEMAND nationwide. Always a leader in the Female MC Movement, Mala has collaborated with other well known female MCs such as Lil Mama, Rece Steele and Byata (winner and 2nd runners up on VH1's Miss Rap Supreme).

Mala Reignz's first mixtape, MISS RAP SUPREME (2008) placed her on the Hip-Hop map. Themed after the Vh1 female rapper show, Mala completed the same challenges as the contestants, even the elimination rounds. Each song preceded by samples of MC Serch and YoYo instructing the girls on their next challenge.

Her debut album, The Introduction, is set to drop December 2009.

Join Mala Reignz on MySpace here at http://www.myspace.com/malareignz

Check out these YouTube clips starring Mala Reignz here....

Mala Reignz "BX 'Till I Die" Video


Mala Reignz performs an acapella from the Miss Rap Supreme Mixtape


Mala Reignz "Too $hort Diss" from the Miss Rap Supreme Mixtape.



Mala Reignz "Be My Lady" from the Miss Rap Surpreme Mixtape.

The Blast Beauty of The Month (Oct): SHAWNA-MICHELLE

Check out this Month's Blast Beauty, Shawna Michelle! Shawna Michelle started her modeling career in Oct. 2006, so to celebrate her 2nd year in the modeling business Shawna-Michelle is our Blast Beauty for the Month of October.

The Blast Interview With Model Shawna-Michelle
The Blast: How would you define beauty?
Shawna-Michelle: Beauty comes naturally. It's noticed once people approach and communicate with one another. Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder. Beauty can be physical, mental, or emotional. Someone's personality can make them beautiful.

The Blast: How would you describe yourself... without mentioning anything physical?
Shawna-Michelle: As a realistic human that is very ambitious. I care about people that take care of me. Down to earth, but I speak my mind when need be. I love food. I love to cook it also. I love taking care of a good man in more ways than just good sex.

The Blast: So far what has been the highlight of your modeling career?
Shawna-Michelle: Appearing on the cover of Straight Stuntin' Magazine. Shouts to Kay Slay! Much Love!

The Blast: Who is your favorite designer and why?
Shawna-Michelle: I admire Kimora Lee. Some of her clothes need a little work, but I admire her ambition and drive. I want to achieve her success and more.

The Blast: What's in the future for Shawna-Michelle?
Shawna-Michelle: Right now I'm working on my website that will include products such as posters, calendars, and DVDs. I will also have a members section that will feature web cam and video footage, all in a classy, but sexy manor. I'm also looking to appear in some films and host more parties. After I achieve success with my name I want to have my own clothing/lingerie/accessories/perfume line.

The Blast: Is there anything else you would like to plug?
Shawna-Michelle: Shouts to everyone that has supported my career thus far. I owe everything to you! Much love to Beaufort, SC and Charlotte, NC!!!

Add Shawna-Michelle on MySpace here at http://www.myspace.com/scncbutterfly

Check out these YouTube videos that feature Shawna-Michelle

Shawna-Michelle talks more about herself in this video.



Shawna-Michelle talks about her ideal man.



Shawna-Michelle continues to talk about her ideal man.



Shawna-Michelle talks about her celeb crush.



Shawna-Michelle DVD teaser.

The Blast Spotlight: ASHER ROTH

This week’s Blast spotlight is on Philadelphian emcee Asher Roth, with his latest single “I Love College”. Download the full MP3 by clicking this link Asher Roth "I Love College".




Join Asher Roth on Myspace at http://www.myspace.com/asherrothmusic

Check out these YouTube Videos featuring Asher Roth

Asher Roth "The Lounge" from Don Cannon & DJ Drama presents... Asher Roth The Greenhouse Effect.



Asher Roth "Cartoon Chick" from Don Cannon & DJ Drama presents... Asher Roth The Greenhouse Effect.



Real women love Asher Roth, not just the cartoon chicks.


DJ Enuff interviews Asher Roth.