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In honor of the Kentucky Derby events this weekend, we put together this special online feature to showcase the Hip Hop community in Louisville and surrounding cities. Check out the latest work from some of the artists and DJs buzzing in the region, and also make sure to read through our past Kentucky Derby Issues for 2007 & 2008. There’s a lot of Patiently Waiting talent in area. Feel free to comment on who you think is hot in the ‘Ville.
When one thinks of Louisville, Kentucky, images of a booming Hip Hop community probably don’t come to mind. “Louisville is a smaller market so you have to go outside your box to get people familiar with you,” says resident rapper Creeze, who hopes to garner some major recognition for his hometown. CREEZE has collaborated with the Outlawz, The Jacka, Nappy Roots and Louisiana Cash. In addition to working with major artists,Creeze beefed up his production credits with names like Lil J “Spark1”(Young Jezzy, Static Major), L.A. Griff (TQ, Slim Thug, La La Jones), Young Sears (Lil Flip, Pussy Cat Dolls, Killer Mike); Sparkz tha Trakman (Gorilla Zoe, Cassidy, Hi-Tek), Loney Tunez (Gorilla Zoe) and Curt Beatz(Lil Ke Ke, Webbie). Listen to Creeze’s single “She Can Get It” Ft. Louisiana Cash & J.I.G. here.
Kenzo is a Louisville favorite famous for his dance track “Do The Shizz.” He also has a new song submitted by the KYMP Kamp DJs called “Picky” ft. Kid White (below). You can check out more of “The Shizz” dance moves on Kenzo’s Myspace page or Youtube him.
Jaureal has an impressive fanbase in Louisville, and a long list of upcoming shows according to his Myspace page. First inspired by Biggie’s Ready to Die album, and later by the works of Jay-Z, Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, and more, Jaureal takes pride in lyricism and delivering a message. Look out for new music and mixtapes from Jaureal, including his Dj Slikk-hosted mixtape Practice, as well as an upcoming feature in Urban Ink (view behind the scenes footage below).
When a whole city supports a movement, word spreads fast. For the Cincinnati-based rap group Beat Gang, fame is quickly following their “Mr. Miyagi” dance phenomenon. And though the world might not know the names B. Luck, Tweez, and E-Check just yet, with an internet presence growing daily, they have everyone asking Who Dey? Check out their YouTube video below, along w/ the newest “Mr. Miyagi” remix feat. Baby D. Shouts out to DJ Drizzle.
As part of the Lost Land Ent. crew out of Lexington, Kentucky, Studio has followed closely behind G Mack awaiting his time to shine. That time has come, and the more music he releases, the more his name grows. Check out the latest from Studio on his Myspace page, including music, videos, and mixtapes.
Young LORD is a hot name in the Kentucky area. His song “Hate Me Too” received a huge response, and he also achieved over 3 million visitors, and 1 million plays on his Mp3.com website where he was a frequent chart topper in both the Beat/Producers Section and the Hip-Hop section. He’s had 24 songs reach the top 10, and nine hit 1 in their Genre. Check out his latest song featuring Studio (below) which dropped on HotNewHipHop.com yesterday as well as their Get Boss or Get Lost mixtape on DatPiff.
DJ Slikk spins at various clubs like The Lava Lounge, Club Plush, The Place, The Tequila Factory, and several others. He can also be heard on 502FM.com Saturday 10pm – 12am and 904Jams.com.
His latest mixtapes include At The Crib 30 – Hosted By Chalie Boy, At The Crib 31- Hosted By Fat B., At The Crib 32 -After The Derby, BlackDime – Clownin’ Like a Circus (Hosted By DJ Slikk), and Jaurel – Practice (Hosed By DJ Slikk).
With over 15 years experience, DJ Q relocated to “The ‘Ville” in January 2000 and has worked his way up on the local dj circuit to spinning clubs, concerts, special events and a guest appearance on BET’s Rap City. Determined to reach new goals, Q set out to become a mixer on WGZB B96.5 . Motivation and patience has paid off because now he is the Mixer/On-Air personality/Board-Op. Engineer and can be heard M-F at the 12 O’clock McDonald’s Midday Mix with Mark Gunn and The Saturday Night Street Party 10pm-1am. A member of The Core DJ’s (200+ Industry DJ’s) and Shadyville DJ’s, DJ Q’s goal is to expand and broaden the area’s listening audience through the power of radio and music.
DJ Marlei Mar heads up the KYMP Kamp DJs and is resposible for breaking a lot of music in Louisville. Be sure to get familiar with the KYMP Kamp Weekend parties and award show events here.
As one of the most influential DJs in Louisville, you can find DJ Weedy all over town this Derby Weekend. Check out his Myspace page for more info on DJ Weedy and Phat Soundz Ent.
Also, shouts out to Jeff Johnson, Scoop, Kalyko, Ms. Nikki, DJ Kaos, DJ Big D, Big Scoupe, and everybody else doing their thing in the region. Keep up the good work.
Having toured extensively, both on the college and mainstream circuits, serving as the opening act for several high-profile performers, including Snoop Dogg, John Legend, Talib Kweli, Wale, Rob Bass, Kurtis Blow, Africa Bambaataa & The Zulu Nation, and MOP, PLUS has already tasted what its like to be in front of large crowds.
Hailing from Stamford, Connecticut, PLUS has been hailed as one of the freshest voices from the state offering positive and inspirational lyrics. This probably comes from his working with artists such as Brand Nubian and touring as both an artist and speaker on college campuses across the country.
“Nightstick Conflict”
Looking to make the transition from success on the college radio market to the “big time,” PLUS plans on releasing The Turning Point through national distribution later this year.
Freeway Ricky Ross made a guest appearance at club Echelon in Stone Mountain Ga and Shawty Lo came through to show his respect to the former Drug kingpin. Peep the video as Lo rocks the crowd!
Pictures from this event are online at: www.ozonemag.com/gallery.
Fat Joe was in Atlanta this week shooting for the Mo’Nique Show and Ozone caught up with him before he headed out to the Hawks vs Bucks game that night. He told us about his new album The Darkside and the meaning behind the title and gave us a sneak peak at the album cover art. In the interview we talked about being pigeon-holed as an artist, satisfying fans, his relationship with DJ Khaled and why he didn’t buy Kanye West’s 808 and Heartbreak album.
Game and Pharrell met up in Compton to shoot the visuals for “It Must Be” off Game’s “The R.E.D” album. Game phoned in some favors and got cameos from both Nipsey Hussle and Raekwon as well. Judging from the pics below, it looks like it was a lovely day in the hood!
Da Basement Zone Presents: After Concert Derby Kickoff Party Featuring DJ Weedy
10:30pm
@ Sol Aztecas (Formerly RAW)
520 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY
Pre-Derby Party & Comedy Show
Special Guests Les, Richie Rich, & UB
@ Southern Star Development Center
2308 Algonquin Pkwy, Louisville, KY
$10 in Advance, $15 at Door
502-472-0705
21 & Up
Bilal @ Louisville Improv
Special Performances by JD Green, DMawl The Nkrediblz, &
DJ Warren Peace
9pm
Ticket Info: 502-581-1332
Friday, April 30th
KYMP Kamp DJs & KY Music Pool Present: 2nd Quarter Music Breakers Only DJ Conference
@ Icebreakers, 7pm
Corner of Floyd & Market Street, Downtown Louisville
Derby City (Party w/ a Purpose) Featuring Celebrity DJ Biz Markie
Hosted by Amobi Okoye of Houston Texans & Letoya Luckett
Performance by Carl Thomas
$100 Celebrity VIP Admission, $45 General Admission
Doors Open at 10pm
@ The Gillespie
421 W. Market Street, Louisville, KY
KYMP Kamp DJs & Briefcase Media Present: Over the Top Derby Masquerade
(Official Music Breakers Only Conference After Party)
Celebrating the Bday of DJ Marlei Mar
10pm-4am, 21 & Up
@ Tequila Factory
917 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY
Derby Pretty Party w/ Dennis Rodman on the 1s & 2s
And J Records Mike Posner Performing Live
@ Frazier International History Museum
829 West Main Street, Louisville, KY
Blackout Fridays – Derby Kick Off Party
W/ Special Guest DJs
Ladies $5 before 12, 2 for 1 Drink Specials
Doors Open at 10:30, 21 & Up
@ Slammers Bar & Grill
2800 Crums Lane, Louisville, KY
Fashion Lives Derby Vogue Affair
Presented by T.O. & Big Shot Rob
8:30pm, 301-868-8856
Dress Code Strictly Enforced
@ The Showroom at Horseshoe Casino & Hotel
11999 Casino Center Drive SE, Elizabeth, IN
(20 Mins Outside of Louisville, KY)
4 Brothers Ent Presents: 1st Annual Derby Eve Celebrity High School Foam Party
9pm
@ Club Oasis
1506 Lake Shore Court, Louisville, KY
Saturday, April 1st
Welcome to Derby Daytime Party Hosted by DJ E-Feezy
w/ Special Invited Guest Kid Capri
2-8pm, 21 & Up
@ Club Envy
570 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY
(Between Chestnut & Muhammed Ali)
KYMP Kamp DJs & Ruff Ryders Bike Club of Louisville Picnic in Cox Park & Artists Vs. DJs B-Ball Game
3125 Upper River Road, Louisville, KY
11am – 2pm
Million Dollar Family and KYMP KAMP DJs in Association with
Da Kennel and Hush Money Ent Presents… FREE Party and Celebrity Mixer
Starring Louisiana Cash, Jay Classik, Yung Texxus, Kenzo, Fat B & More
3pm – 7pm, 18 to enter, 21 to drink
@ The View Night Club
1032 Story Ave., Louisville, KY
No Salary Cap Records Presents: Waka Flocka Flame w/ Special Guest V.I.C.
9:30pm, Tickets: Better Days West, Exclusive Wear, Treasures, Kat Ladies and all Ticketmaster outlets
@ Spin Ultra Lounge
133 W. Liberty, Louisville, KY
Big Don MJ Ent. Present: The Neighbors Know My Name Derby Party
Doors Open at 10:00, 21 & Up
(No Athletic Wear or White Ts)
@ Mellwood Arts Center
1860 Mellwood Avenue, Louisville, KY
Crown Royal Darrell Griffith Foundation All Star Celebrity Affair
Hosted by B96.5 featuring Musiq Soulchild and DJ Kid Capri
11:30pm, Tickets $75 at Better Days, FYE Music, & CVS Pharmacies
@ The Cascade Ballroom at KY Int’l Convention Center
221 Fourth Street, Louisville, KY
Scooter & Rodney McCray Presents: A Night of Laughter featuring AJ Jamal & Keith McGill
9pm, Jambusters Balloons & More, Better Days West, Lazy Boy Furniture
@ Henry Clay Auditorium
604 S. 3rd, Louisville, KY
4 Brothers Ent Presents: 2nd Annual Derby Night “We Do It For Fun” Teen Extravaganza
w/ The Joker Performing Live
7pm
@ Manslick Rollerdome
721 Gagel Avenue, Louisville, KY
J Boyz Ent Presents: 1st Annual Derby Cruise
7-11pm, Tickets: Johnson Barbershop, Soul Unique, Clean Cuts, Vision Hair & Nail Salon, Treasures
@ Belle of Louisville
401 W. River Road, Louisville, KY
Sunday, May 2nd
4th Annual KYMP Awards
Red carpet starts at 3:30 PM, Awards start at 5 PM
@ Spin Ultra Lounge
116 W. Jefferson Street, Downtown Louisville
For performance & general info call 502-424-1377
Awards Show After-Party
10pm – Until
Location TBA
Big Don MJ Ent. Present: Grand Finale Derby Party
W/ Special Guest Performance by Yo Gotti
21 & Up, 502-409-0531
@ Jim Porters
2325 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY
Motion Family release new video of the many that Lil Boosie recorded before going away to jail. Also features a lot of cameos from Boosie’s fallen comrade Bleek who passed earlier this month.
On April 20th, Little Brother released Leftback, an album said to the North Carolina duo’s last. But why? You’d think after three previous critically acclaimed albums this group would be the furthest thing away from a swan song. On the flipside, the music business can wear down even the most talented artists, so LB’s sudden curtain call isn’t that illogical.
Still, questions remained unanswered. What’s next for Rapper Big Pooh and Phonte? What’s the real beef with their former producer and group member 9th Wonder? And once again, why, why, why is Leftback the final Little Brother album? Ozonemag.com attempted to get the answers to all these questions and more, as we chopped it up with Pooh and Tay, separately, since that’s how it’ll be from here on out.
Rapper Big Pooh
Why is Leftback the final Little Brother album?
It’s the last record, man. It just got to a point where as a group, me and Tay, we felt we got to a point where we took it where we could take it. [We’re] just creatively moving in different directions, man. And business wise we’re moving in different directions. What made Little Brother special is being on somewhat of the same page whenever we went in to record. And once you start to lose that, you don’t wanna…we didn’t wanna end up sacrificing our personal relationships to continue a business relationship. So, we saw where it was heading, we were grown men about it, we had a conversation or two, and decided that it was best if we went on and [said] this is it.
So, there’s been a strain in your personal relationship?
Nah, there ain’t been a strain. But you know how you can see things before it happens? Like I don’t know if we’re gon be butting heads on this, are we gon be butting heads on this. It’s almost like you can start to see things before they happen, and you try to resolve them ahead of time.
What direction would you say that you’re headed in musically?
I’m still rappin’, bruh. I can’t sing or nothing, so all I can do is rap. But sonically, I’m moving more towards my stuff being more West Coast inspired. So, that’s what I’m leaning towards whenever I go to pick a beat, or when I do something. Whereas Tay, he’s basically leaning more towards singing right now. That’s where his heart is. So, you can’t make no Little Brother record where I want it to sound like this, and he wants it to sound like this, and they’re nowhere near each other. They’re worlds apart, so just little things like that.
So, what is the sound of Leftback?
It’s a collection of songs, man. A lot of people are like, “aw, man, they didn’t do it like they used to do it.” It’s like; it wasn’t intended to be like how we used to do it. It’s a collection of songs, it’s more free flowing, it’s really no rhyme or reason to it. It’s just, we’re making jams, cause originally it wasn’t supposed to be an album. It was supposed to be an EP with leftover songs, remixes and a couple new songs. But once we decided that this was gon be the last thing we put out, we went back in and made more songs for it. So, it’s more of a free flowing type of project.
So, 9th Wonder is not involved with the album at all. What’s the whole issue with 9th Wonder and Little Brother?
The whole thing with 9th, what we try to explain to people, this isn’t a music problem. This isn’t a problem where we have a problem with him musically. This is a personal problem. We all came up together. We got our start in this business together. So, our problem runs deeper than the regular music problem, where if you don’t know somebody, you just work with them from time to time. It runs deeper than that. It’s a whole lot of personal things there that we have yet to straighten out. And when you have somebody that refuses to actually have a man to man and talk to you, but we know you’re talking to everybody else, other than who you need to be talking to about the problem, then we take issue with that. Other than that it’s like, go head live your life, we gon go live our lives, and that is what it is.
It’s seems like out of the three, you’re the quiet one about that situation. Phonte has done video blogs, 9th has been in the media and Twitter, but you’ve remained quieter about it. Why is that?
There’s no need for me to make a video when somebody else already did it. It’s pointless. A lot of people think because of the timing, that we did it for more publicity for the album. But it ain’t even like that. That’s why there wasn’t no need for me to say anything. I didn’t need to make a video, I didn’t need to go and do 300 interviews talking about the situation. That was unnecessary. [9th Wonder] knows what it is. He knows the issues. Everybody don’t need to know the issues, but he knows what they are. We need to have a real conversation. So, there’s no need to make a video about it, he knows what it is.
Taking into consideration all the ups and downs Little Brother has had. Are you satisfied with the Little Brother legacy?
I’m definitely happy with it, man. You always wish you could have done more, and that’s just the nature of really wanting it. But I’m not upset with the legacy we left. There are a lot of cats coming up now, that I proudly say, grew up on Little Brother music. And now they’re doing music, so that’s something that I’m very proud of. So, I’m definitely happy with the legacy we’re leaving.
What’s next for you as a solo artist?
I’m working on a few things, man. I’m working on a collaborative project with my homeboy Roxy, out of the West Coast. We’re going to put something out at the middle of the summer, and then it’s back to concentrating fully on my next solo release, Dirty Pretty Things. I’m really excited about the material I got for that so far, and I just can’t wait of the world to hear it.
Can you see a Little Brother reunion in the future?
I don’t know, man. I can’t predict the future. If I could I’d be a very, very rich man. I know me and Tay are going to continue to work together in some capacity, it’s just not going to be in a full-time basis like Little Brother.
Do you have any last things that you want to say to Little Brother fans?
I just want to thank the people for listening, and thank the people for all the support they’ve given us through all the years, man. We really appreciate all the love we’ve been getting.
Phonte
Why is Leftback the last Little Brother album?
We pretty much said everything we wanted to say in that arena. And so, I’m just a fan of not outstaying my welcome, I guess. If that’s the best way to describe it, you know. My best work comes when I’m inspired. And once you don’t really have the inspiration to do something anymore, or once it’s not really in your heart, that doesn’t really make for good music, in my opinion.
Personally, you’re one of my favorite MCs, so for you to say Hip Hop doesn’t inspire you, can you explain why you’re not inspired anymore?
In a lot of ways it doesn’t. It’s still something I still listen to in time. But it’s more of a thing where it’s not longer the necessity that it used to be. Like when I was younger, I just needed Hip Hop. Now it’s just more of a thing to where it’s almost like I can kinda take it or leave it. If I come across some dope Hip Hop, then that’s great. If I don’t it doesn’t really affect me as much as it would ten years ago, when I was like, “God, where is all this wack shit coming from?” [Laughs]. Now I’m at a point where I can just ignore that shit I don’t wanna hear, and support the stuff that I do like.
But you’re still going to make music with Foreign Exchange and Nicolay. So, that arena still inspires you to be creative and make music. So, is that the direction you’re moving towards?
Yeah, more so just songwriting, producing, singing, and creating stuff for other artists. That’s pretty much where I’m at with it now. I still do rhyme, I still got Hip Hop stuff coming out. I’m gonna do a solo record next year that’ll be mostly emceeing. But just in terms of Little Brother, I just didn’t think it would be fair to the fans, and mainly to Pooh, as a friend, to try to keep forcing something that wasn’t there creatively.
Little Brother had many ups and downs, so how do you see the Little Brother legacy?
I just see it as pretty much just three cats that made the music we wanted to make, and made the game on our own terms, and we left on our own terms. And it’s not really something that a lot of artists get to say. Most artists come in the game and kinda get hoed out until the game is done with them. So, that fact that we were able to come in making the music that we wanted to make and go out making the music we wanted to make, and we kinda set our own schedule, so to speak, I think that says a lot. So, if anything, I’d just wanna be remembered on those terms. We did it our own way.
So, what’s the real issue with 9th Wonder?
Well, I pretty much spoke on that in the video, and I’m not gon really speak on it no more. So, anybody that’s got any questions about that, they can go check the video that’s up on Vimeo.
And that’s pretty much it, man. But I will say that our problems have nothing to do with Hip Hop. It ain’t got nothing to do with rap music, or Little Brother, or none of that. It is a problem between two men. It ain’t between Phontigallo and 9th Wonder. This is between Phonte Coleman and Patrick Douthit. This ain’t got nothing to do with me wanting to get Little Brother back together, or get more 9th beats. I’m done with that musically. That was more so done to try in some way to mend a former friendship. I said what I wanted to say about it, I’ve made my peace with it either way.
Cool. Let’s talk about the Leftback. What do you want to say about the last Little Brother album?
I hope people enjoy it. It wasn’t an album that was meant to be a perfect ending; it was just an ending. This wasn’t something that we planned, like we didn’t sit and plan this to be the last record, that’s just the way the cards fell. It wasn’t something that was meant to be this big grand send off. This is the last music that we’ve done. And we just wanted to give it to the fans, just so I could walk away saying I left it all on the field. If you played sports, that’s basically saying at the end of the game you gave it your all. No matter if you win or lose, or whatever. You can walk away from the game knowing that you left it all on the field. So, no matter what happens you can be at peace with what you did, knowing you did all you could. There are no Little Brother “vaults,” no unreleased songs, not secret albums, none of that. When I say we gave the fans everything we had, we literally gave them everything that we had.
As far as moving on from Little Brother, you are already Grammy nominated as a member of Foreign Exchange, what other solo aspirations do you have left?
I don’t know really. I’ve just been real busy working just on the songwriting and production side. Working with my girl Yahzarah on her album, The Ballad of Purple Saint James, and that’ll be out May 4th. And my man Zo!, his record, just been really working and co-producing with him on that. And then we got the new Foreign Exchange album coming in October. And in terms of solo, next year I will do a record. From that point we’ll just see where it goes. I truly don’t have much interest in a “solo” career. I really just want to do a record to get it out of my system. Cause that’s the one thing I have yet to do, just a Phonte solo record. And after that, we’ll just see what happens.
Do you have any last words you want to say to the fans about the last Little Brother album?
I just want to say thank you so much to every one of the supporters. It really means a lot. I just can’t say it enough. We just really appreciate it.
1. Introduction
2. Trap Or Die Reloaded
3. Stop Playin Wit Me
4. Insane
5. Problem
6. Camaro
7. Lose My Mind (feat. Plies)
8. Greatest Trapper Alive
9. Ill’in (feat. The Clipse)
10. Just Saying
11. The TakeOver (feat. Bigga Rankins)
12. D Boyz (Produced By Don Cannon)
13. Hood Politics
14. Ride Wit Me (feat. Trick Daddy & Scarface)
15. Go Hard
16. Talking
17. Time
18. I Remember
19. Grape
20. My Tool (feat. Baby & Bun B)
21. Da Greatest
22. Bonus Track
Miami hip hop artist Jacki -O is back with a new video and a hot new song, peep the video of the Haitian Princess, along with Papa Duck playing the Lead Man in the video.
Just two years ago Jazze Pha was hosting a cooking show and creating delectable dishes like his trademarked “Pork Chop Pizza.” But now Jazze is ready to turn over a new leaf and shed some pounds.
Jazze Pha, producer for Ciara, has launched a campaign against obesity and is challenging fans of hip-hop music to lose weight for a cash prize. Jazze is working with Entertaincorp and Kenya Crooks aka “The World’s Greatest Weight Loss Expert” to create the First Annual Jazze Pha Take It Off $1000 Weight Loss Challenge. As part of the contest, Jazze is plans to lose 100 pounds over the next four months. The person who sheds the most weight within that four month time period will win $1000 cash. The top 3 runner ups will receive awards as well, including prizes a spa day with a makeover at Texturz salon in Duluth, a photo shoot with Drexina Nelson, and a free month of group training with Kenya Crooks. The contest originates in Georgia but competition is on a national level.
The contest begins on May 24th. For more details visit KenyaCrooks.com
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