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THE UNIVERSAL HIP HOP MUSEUM IS COMING IN 2023
The Universal Hip Hop Museum is getting ready to open it's doors in 2023 in the Bronx, NY.

Back on Jan 18, 2017 the UHHM met with our West Coast Board of Directors for the first time. (above)
Five years later, we met again on June 23, 2022 to celebrate its upcoming opening & acknowledge our West coast artists & Board of Directors, etc.

(above) DJ 3rd Degree with DJ Revolution and (below) with Arabian Prince

Congrats! are in order to the founder of the Universal Hip Hop Museum, Rocky Bucano. (above right, with DJ Tragic)

DJ KAZZEO’s
Fire Pick of the Week
June 27, 2022

Thanks for continuing to support indie rap music and the Rap Attack DJ’s.

What’s up world? DJ Kazzeo steppin’ in for my man DJ 3rd Degree who’s off enjoying some sun on a tropical beach this week. With less than 24 hours notice, I knew I had to find something super dope to hip you to. I think this should suffice.

After a 13 year break, NWA founding member MC Ren returns with “Osiris.” With Tha Chill of Compton’s Most Wanted providing the beats, Ren delivers an eight song banger. One thing that caught me right away was that while still maintaining the same intensity of previous releases, Ren has seemingly gained a stronger delivery with more of a finesse approach. My best explanation is by comparing it to the old joke about the young bull and the father bull on a hill. Whereas Ren used to run down the hill trying to bang one of the cows grazing below, he now walks down the hill and bangs them all.
The combination of Ren’s finessed cadence and Tha Chill’s solid production fits perfectly. On “The News” Ren provides a list of do’s and do not’s while visiting Los Angeles. On “Keep It Gangsta” he rocks an excellent slow flow style filled with modern references and even a quick tongue-twister spot. A nice treat comes at the end where we hear a classic clip from the late legend Mixmaster Spade.
Ren flows over a tremendous piano loop on the title track “Osiris.” “Fire” finds Ren teaming up with Kurupt for a standout track. Another standout is “The Anthem,” featuring a Southern Cali all-star line up including Ras Kass, Cold 187um, Jayo Felony and J-Dee from Da Lench Mob. My favorite track? “Time,” where Ren seems to get really introspective and shows his writing depth.
IMO out of 8 tracks, there’s only one that could have been left off. A pretty damn good percentage if you ask me.
If you’re a true West Cast Hip Hop fan, this one right here is can’t miss. Go check it out. You won’t be disappointed.

I think this is an album you will want to peep out so go check it and nod that head!
Keep it real out there my people!
One love til next time!!
DJ Kazzeo

DJ Jazzy Jeff headlines 2nd Annual T-Town Rocks Music Festival July 29
Featuring 90’s artists DJ Jazzy Jeff, Tone Loc, Young MC and more.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022 (TACOMA) – T-Town Rocks Music Festival is July 29, at The Waterfront Venue at Narrows Marina. The event runs from 4 to 10 p.m. and features award-winning artists in the hip hop, country, and rock genres. Artists include DJ Jazzy Jeff, Tone Loc, Young MC, Wanz, Kid Sensation, Cromwell and local artist Aaron Crawford. Josh Pray, comedian, will be the event host for the evening. All proceeds from the festival will benefit local non-profits.
In 2021, the music festival raised more than $100,000 for charities, and plans to exceed that goal this year. The festival benefits local charities including Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound, Cascade Regional Blood Services, Graduate Tacoma, Mary Bridge: Behavioral Pediatric Department, Pierce County Early Childhood Network, Tacoma Rescue Mission and World Relief of Western Washington.
“T-Town Rocks provides an opportunity to come together, dance, support local causes and enjoy live music,” said T-Town Rocks Event Director, Jen Smith. “At its core, T-Town Rocks is a celebration of our incredible South Sound community. We are so grateful to our event sponsors for making this festival possible.”

Tickets to the event include admission to the festival, a welcome cocktail provided by Heritage Distilling Co and a dinner choice between three food trucks: Moctezuma’s, Alaska Weathervane Scallops or Cascadia Pizza Co. For a VIP experience, purchase a custom-designed picnic table (seats 6-8) built by Boy Scout Troop 27 from Fox Island. Browne Family Vineyards wine, Narrows Brewing Co craft beer and cider will be available for purchase. Tickets are available at www.t-townrocks.org.
Returning event sponsors include Pla & Watts Endodontics, Basil and Brie Charcuterie, Christy Ash Photography, Columbia Bank, The Doty Group, Fournier Insurance, Harmony Graphics, Milgard Windows and Doors, Industrial Hydraulics and TRA Medical Imaging. New 2022 sponsors include Browne Family Vineyards, Heritage Distilling, Old Hickory Shed, and Zenith West Gymnastics. In addition, Rider Johnson with his Boy Scout Troop 27 from Fox Island have generously handmade the VIP picnic tables for his Eagle Scout project.
To learn more and purchase tickets:
http://t-townrocks.org/ or email t.townrocksmusicfestival@gmail.com.

T-Town Rocks was founded by members of the South Sound community as a way to come together and give back to local charities. The inaugural music festival in 2021 featured Sir Mixalot and raised $100,000 for eight local charities. Please follow/like/share on Instagram: @t.townrocks and Facebook: T-Town Rocks Music Festival.
Jennifer Smith, Event Director 253-514-3304

THE ORIGINAL DEATH ROW RECORDS STREET & PROMOTIONS TEAM #FLASHBACK

THE GREATEST!!!
In honor of The G.O.A.T., Muhammad Ali, here’s a recent photo of his daughter Laila Ali & 13 year old grandson (look familiar?).

U DOWN WIT UFC?
Jun Fan Gung-Fu’s Nasty-Nes is about to show UFC’s, Ken Shamrock what Chinese Boxing is all about! LOL

THIS PINOY’s WORKING OVERTIME!
I got to give prop’s to the Bay Area’s OG, Jerry Dalalo. He’s staying busy in the studio, mixing & mastering gems by DJ Rhettmatic, “Kuya,” FRANKred “I Can Do Anything” & JJ Finesser’s NEW single about to drop, “Describing!”
You can hit up Jerry on his IG especially if you want your ish to sound GOOOOOOD at: @darealhermit

THIS IS SUPERSONIC & CONGRATS!

Str8 outta Rialto, CA., JJFad gets honored by getting a street named after them!
Pictured JJ Fad, The Arabian Prince & DJ Yella. (R.I.P.) DJ Train.

CALLING TO BE ON THE CARDSFACEUP PODCAST!
Thank you to Ty Hill with his Cards Face Up Podcast outta Baltimore. I really enjoyed our interview. Whenever I’m watching “We Own This City” I’ll be thinking of “Cards Face Up!”
Here’s the link to hear what went down for 20 MORE minutes:
https://youtu.be/KaQNccm0BJc

Time flies. It’s been 3 years since we lost our friend Gary Jackson from HITS magazine & here we are seeing Gary for the last time.
(l-r): Darryl Lindsey, Nes & Ken Wilson

IT’s RAINING PURPLE in MN on PRINCE ROGER NELSON WAY!

DRINKS ON COASTER!
Congrats on artist Coaster who now has a shave ice drink named after him at Hang Loose Shave Ice in Selah, WA!

CAN YOU HELP?
RAP ATTACK is helping out a fellow DJ/Hip Hop Brother from another
to find a NEW kidney.

A MUST WATCH on Netflix!
“Hustle” stars Adam Sandler & Queen Latifah. It’s the ROCKY of basketball. This film is funny, serious & very inspirational.
TWO thumbs up!

Kung-Fu theater fans will enjoy the NEW “HI-YAH” channel now on XUMO & on PRIME.

Big up to everyone who showed up at the latest LOCALMOTION CAR SHOW
in Spokane, WA with headliner Spice One!
On the turntables are “Portland’s Finest”:
(l-r) DeeJay Budget Money, Grandmixer GMS & George Torres!

JOSEP???
Happy Birthday JoKoy!!!
His film “Easter Sunday,” directed by Spielberg, debuts in August 2022.
Here’s JoKoy with his brother in law, Dre Kno from Tacoma’s Criminal Nation,
celebrating like a BOSS!

Congratulations to my good friends Reggie & Vincent Calloway from Midnight Star!

Found these classic photos of the late Wordsayer from Seattle’s Source Of Labor.
They were taken around the year 2000 while I was at HITS Magazine in Los Angeles. (R.I.P.)

RAP ATTACK’s PICK HIT MOVIE OF THE WEEK

It's very rare when a sequel can touch or even come close to the original. "TOP GUN MAVERICK" does. After 35 plus years it still has the magic & action as the original did. Val Kilmer even makes a cameo appearance!
You will love it! Two thumbs up. Nasty-Nes

"THANK YOU"
#1: Global Mash Up chart
#1: Global Community Radio
#1: Global Student Radio chart
(NES&GMS)
#KFOXNIGHTBEAT Show 128 - 5/22
LISTEN HERE: https://bit.ly/3t7CgOZ

Coming Soon!
Nasty-Nes presents: J.Dore & Whyso “Becky Karen” (Tangletown)!

These are the signs of a true & original mix dj!
Before SERATO, before CONTROLLERS, the original Mix Masters used reel-to-reels to make their mixes!
Yup—splicing tape, a razor blade & a white pencil! How many seeing this can relate?
Say, "ME! ME!!!"

Make sure you check out Nemesis!
https://bit.ly/3wlqPVY

Portland’s Finest, DeeJay Budget Money blessed me with his latest signed mix cd!
You can catch him LIVE on TWITCH & on KFOX NIGHTBEAT.

Check out DJ 3rd Degree on the
Urban Influencer Radio
on YouTube with Missy E!

Seattle Hip Hop is REAL!
SeattleRapRadio.com
(on spotify)

LONG LIVE LUVVA J STREET
Family, friends & fans came to celebrate the NEW street sign
near the late Luvva J’s home in WA. (R.I.P.)

RETURN OF A MAD!!!
They ALL returned to where it ALL began at the 206 Zulu spot with King Khazm, Nasty-Nes & the 206 Zulu Nation/MADK posse!

KMEL JAMS #FLASHBACK

In an era when KMEL was one of the dopest radio stations EVER, we found KFOX NIGHTBEAT’s Nasty-Nes & Rex Santa Elena showing love to the Bay Area’s KMEL, the home of SWAY & TECH, Theo Mizuhara, The Latin Prince, Prince Ice, Cameron Paul — just to name a few!

nastynes818@gmail.com

SEATOWN BALLERS
(l-r) Kid Sensation & JJ Hudson at the latest
“Bridging The Gap 3” show in Seattle on Friday, April 15!

Congrats to my OG potnah in rhyme way before 1999, Marvyn Mack on making big moves! Marvyn has joined forces with Shanachie Entertainment as their Senior Executive Consultant/A&R. Marvyn Mack is currently the CEO of TopNotch Music, www.the urbaninfluencer.com & www.RadioAirplayExperts.com.

Flashing back with Nasty-Nes, DJ Babu & Rhettmatic from The Beat Junkies & Kuttin Kandi of The Fifth Platoon!

Chillin’ in the (818): Nasty-Nes (left) & Lyrical C discussing his new album
featuring Mind Motion, Casual, Killah Priest, JJ Hudson & Grandmixer GMS.

URBAN NETWORK FLASHBACK
TCB with some heavy hitters in the Hip Hop game:
Steve Lobel (We Workin), Kevin Black,
Brian Samson (Empire), MC Lyte & Nasty-Nes.

Check out the latest & craziest interview as host G-Lew & Queen Jean go one on one with DJ Nasty-Nes!
https://bit.ly/3Ip2mmh

#NASTYNES
DIGGININTHETAPESFLASHBACK

#NASTYNESDIGGININTHETAPESFLASHBACK

https://www.humanities.org/blog/northwest-hip-hop/

WELCOME ABOARD!
Rex Santa Elena has joined the KFOX NIGHTBEAT MasterMix DJ’s posse, alongside Nasty-Nes, DJ 3rd Degree, GrandMixer GMS, DJ Tee & DeeJay Budget Money.
Rex is one of San Jose’s legendary DJ’s from the iconic HOT 97.7 dating back to the 80’s!
KFOX NIGHTBEAT airs every Sunday, from 9pm-11pm (pst).
www.RainierAvenueRadio.world

Brother Jules from MN’s KMOJ passed away on December 4, 2021. I found that tough to deal wi†h. This brother & I go way back to the first days of NASTYMIX Records. It was Brother Jules who debuted my artist Sir Mix-A-Lot on the MN airwaves of KMOJ. That small act developed into a forever friendship between us. (R.I.P.)

Str8 outta Portland, welcome DeeJay Budget Money to RapAttackLives!
Here’s his info if you’d like to lace him with your latest gems:
Email: deejaybmoney503@gmail.com

Sundays from 3pm to 5pm (pst)
“HipHop Shakedown”
twitch.tv/deejaybudgetmoney

I reactivated my MIXCLOUD account and am slowly building up its content. For now you can hear my recent KFOX NIGHTBEAT shows (archived), with MORE to come!
PLEASE FOLLOW ME & SUBSCRIBE NOW!
It’s FREE!
www.mixcloud.com/NastyNes/