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CHUCK D. VISITS TRINITY UNIVERSITY! CHUCK D. SPEAKS ON LIFE, GOVERNMENT AND BUSHIT

by SA Urban Staff

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Originally postponed due to a “threat of snow” as Chuck D. put it, and censored off the bat on the rescheduled day, Chuck D’s visit to San Antonio seemed to have a negative aura surrounding it from the onset.

The SA Urban staff settled into the Laurie Auditorium for a much anticipated “vibe” session with the member of Public Enemy and waited for him to appear. Camera’s were poised while pens and pencils were eager to write.

Once Chuck D appeared and began to speak, the negative aura quickly dissipated and the audience settled in for what would later become one of the best “vibe” sessions we’ve seen in a long time, even after finding out Trinity University decided to censor him from Bush-bashing or saying the “F” word (why would they do such a thing? Maaaaan, let Chuck D be Chuck D!. Maybe it was because of the many young impressionable, caucasian minds in the crowd... hmmmm. But that’s just my thoughts...)

What it came down to was just a rap session.

He was restricted to a 1 hour session and seemed to be rushed but when he finally was able to get into the flow it was a Chuck ‘D’elight to hear.

Touching on subjects from cell phones controlling our lives to the definition and history of the word “Cracker”, I felt like I was recon-

necting with my roots and hearing the things my mother/grandmother used to tell and warn me about over the years.

After the 1 hour session, he was given time to answer questions from the audience of whom a few seemed to be somewhat versed in the political and governmental aspect of his speaches and writings no matter what color or nationality they were. Whether it was knowledge gained over many years or gained in the immediate fact that he was visiting the school is unknown but either way this was a good thing and showed a bit of promise for a generation about to be thrust into the world of “reality”.

Formalities out of the way and taken care of, the feeding frenzy begins as Chuck finished his sessions and the crowd converges on him prematurely. His host quickly takes control and informs everyone that she will be excorting him to a place where everyone can “meet and greet” with him; unfortunately, a chair in the hall was no better; on a chair in the hall. It had cookies and lemonade though so I guess that helps some.

Chuck actually hung out with the people signing autographs and posing for pictures into the night and agreed to sit in to one of the Universitiy radio personality’s shows.

Overall, the visit was informative and entertaining. Chuck is a down-to-earth cat with his own opinions and isn’t afraid to speak his mind. A true black leader for a generation without one.

Chuck D, SA Urban’s got your back 100%

the sa-ttown urban street pulse LIL’ AUBREY (Young King Of The Mic)

naz, Lil’ Aubrey has collaborated with New York based rapper Katastrophy, Varcity Squad, and Cacalacky just to name a few.

Lil' Aubrey a.k.a. Yung King Of The Mic, in his own words, has to be one of the most talented and underrated lyricists in San Antonio.

Lil' Aubrey is slowly but surely getting the credit he deserves for all his hard work in this music industry.

Coming from a very musical background, his great grandmother Dorothy Sweat Warren inspired him; for she was a great gospel singer that was well known in many churches and on the radio airwaves in Virgina and San Antonio, Texas.

He is currently unsigned and will be dropping his first solo project entitled UNSIGNED HYPE.

She sung at the Appollo Theathre, and Carnike Hall in New York.

Be on the lookout for Lil’ Aubrey performing at many local and regional shows in San Antonio and the surrounding areas.

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SAN ANTONIO'S HIP HOP SAVIOR SAN ANTONIO'S HIP HOP SAVIOR: CAN JAI MIKE DO IT?

By Sherril Metal, Club ENVY / Urban Metal

San Antonio's Hip Hop scene has been struggling for quite some time to make a come up. I have personally watched it and been involved in it for 4 years now. There always seems to be something missing from the equation. There are damn good artists here, good performers, decent promoters and venues, a sometimes sketchy audience, but there is always something missing. A feel, a look, a greatness, a sound, a trust... it's something that we haven't been able to put a finger on. Till now.

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The Streets Are Soaking In It...

"A BRAND NEW R & B SOUND, WITH A HINT OF HIP HOP, 2 CUPS OF EMOTION, SIMMERED IN DA HOOD, WITH DA DIRTY SOUTH SPRINKLED ALL OVA IT!" Now add this to the mix... a six foot two, two-hundred plus pound, Rican and Black mix Sagittarius... that is wet dream material right there for his female fans. And for the male fans... oh he has something for you too. The kind of RnB, Hip Hop, ultra sexy music that will put your girl in the mood every time. Don't believe me? Go listen to his joints while you finish reading what I am telling you. http://www.myspace.com/jaimike or http://www.jaimike.com/main.htm Meet 28 year old Jai Mike (pronounced Jay Mike). Born in Abilene Texas, he visited San Antonio with his family when he was twelve years old, and, has kept coming back ever since. In fact, he lives here now, and strongly considers SA-town his home. He is a man with high expectations for himself, but oddly enough, fame and fortune are not the driving forces in his life. "I just wanna make every average kid realize that he can make it. I am no silver spoon baby, I am just a big country boy."

A big country boy being courted by Def Jam. Right before the "Big Freeze of 2007" Jai Mike was on his way home from a weeks stay in Houston where he was meeting

people and handing out CD's, doing what artists do when they are on the grind. Cell rings, he answers, it's Def Jam, they talk for a minute and they schedule a phone meeting for the next day. Jai Mike calls, a deal was offered: Baby Boi Records to become Baby Boi / Def Jam. A dream come true?

"This doesn't come without a huge hustle, the biggest yet." Jai Mike says. The artist has ninety days to prove himself and his marketing capabilities to Def Jam. Can he do it? "As humbly as I can put it, this is my time. I realize this and I have to embrace it." And embracing it means throwing out the negativity and staying positive, something Jai Mike struggles with. "I represent a regular country boy from a town of 60 thousand. My own mother even said I wouldn't make it." But with an inner belief, he knew that she and everyone else was wrong. He felt something bigger within himself and he just tried to prepare for it. "You have to make yourself."

Jai Mike was Eliza Doolittled by a Dominican man named Joel Contreras. For three hundred days Contreras took Jai Mike under his wing teaching him good manners, what's what with formal table settings, how to handle himself politely, proper speech, humility, respect... everything.

Jai Mike went from a ruff neck to a gentleman. "Joel was more of a father to me in three hundred days than my own father was my whole life. I owe him so much."

Lil' Aubrey has been rappin’ since he was 9 years old and puttin it on cd since he was 12.

He was one of the founders and performers of the group ‘HeadTurnaz’ which consist of Lil' Aubrey, Sir Qpid, Lil' Dee XCess and Da Bachelor.

At the age of 18 he is at the top of his game and striving for a higher plateau.

Other than working with HeadTur-

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SAN ANTONIO! WAAAAKE UUUUUP!

A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT

see is everybody out for themselves. The only thing it shows that you cant work with other people.

To all promoters and artist. It's sad how our hip-hop secene is down here in San Antonio.

That attitude will not get you anywhere.

by Makin’ Major Moves www.myspace.com/aaronharrisson

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We have talent down here and we have promoters down here over charging them.

It shounldn't cost an artist $100 just to perform. Sure, you get paid but that doesn't get people to come to your shows.

Its our job as promoters to go out almost every day and promote; downtown is not off limits.

At a recent concert here in SA Town( Club Kristal) Houston, Texas rap artist Lil' Flip Graced the stage and rubbed elbows with local personalities.

Pictured above is Lil' Flip and David Sterling.

Also lending their star power to the night were these lovely ladies who came out to make sure Power 106.7 was well represented at Club Kristal. Shout Outs To Tino Cochino for puttin us on with his Peeps.

It doesnt make sense the we are one of the biggest places people come to visit and our shows are not drawing the crowds they’re supposed to.

The other thing is that it’s not just “a black thang”; all colors love hip-hop too.

You won’t get the crowds you’re looking for if we dont include all of them.

Now! For the artists that are the first to perform and leave right after your show, your not right. San Antonio has not made it big yet.

Sure people know about us but what they

Stay at the whole show, have some CD's, and most of all rep your city with pride.

Thats the only way we will get somewhere. If we don't we’ll get passed up after this year.

If we unite we will rise, if we dont we will get lost in the crowd.

It took Houston ten years to make it and the only way they did that is by working together.

I'm not saying be their best friends, I’m jus saying support all your local artists. And promoters, promote.

Makin Major Moves will work wit anyone who's serious. Sorry if I upset anyone but the truth has to be told.

If your agree keep doing what your doing just dont keep it to yourself.

So my final words are we have this year and this year only to show what we’ve got it.

Untied we STAND divided WE FALL.

SAN ANTONIO’S OWN AMERICAN IDOL ELYSSA TOMES, SAN ANTONIAN TOP 50 FINALIST IN THE 2007 AMERICAN IDOL COMPETITION Elyssa Tomes, San Antonian and 2007 American Idol top 50 finalist to perform at the HardRock Café in San Antonio, Texas.

San Antonio- January 31, 2007-Elyssa Tomes, 19 and native San Antonian competed in the 2007 American Idol Competition, held in Austin/San Antonio. Tomes an energetic and entertaining singer beat out 200,000 other hopefuls to make it to the Hollywood elimination round. Once in California Tomes again beat the odds by beating another 175 contestants to make it to the final top 50 eliminations. It was during this final round that Tomes was eliminated missing the televised 24 by two contestants.

Elyssa Tomes is scheduled to perform a highly anticipated music set at the HardRock Café, located in downtown San Antonio, Texas. The performance is set for February 23, 2007.

Tomes is a versatile singer. She performs in English and Spanish.

The HardRock is one of several venues in the city to recognize her budding talents. Tomes is scheduled to perform live February 20, 2007

at Club Industry in San Antonio, Texas.

Tomes has also been slated for several radio promotions for 106.7 F.M and 98.5 the Beat. “This is all so exciting for me, It’s all coming so fast!” says Tomes.

Tomes, a veteran on the Texas music scene, has performed to rave reviews in the San Pedro playhouse production of “Dreamgirls” she played the character ‘Michelle’. Tomes has also sung the National Anthem at various amateur and professional sporting events in San Antonio.

Tomes has recently been recruited to sing the National Anthem for the San Antonio Spurs. This spring Elyssa Tomes will be a regular performer at Fiesta Texas. “I’m not limiting myself, I intend to take full advantage of any stage I’m allowed to sing on.” says Tomes. Tomes has also been slated to take a supporting role in a national touring Gospel play. “It’s been a whirlwind before and after the competition. I’m working on a debut cd and working on my stage presence too!” says Tomes. Although not signed to a recording label Tomes has been receiving musical submissions from labels including P Diddy’s Bad Boy. Tomes in currently in production of a demo and will be shopping it January 2007.

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SA URBAN SPOTLIGHTS LOCAL FASHION DESIGNER, JANE VALADEZ

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“UH HUHHN! IT’S TRUE! I SAW IT ON OPRAH!”

SCOTTY SPEAK’S

by J.C. Williams

First, let me start by saying: "I like Oprah!". Every time I get the chance I tune in to see what the big homie is talking about that day.

fun.

Ms. Valadez put on a great show with many great designs showcased (right).

LOCAL DESIGNER STITCHES TOGETHER A BUZZ FOR HER CLOTHING LINE. Hey hey Ms. Valadez! Pull ova! Pull ova!

We’ve gotta issue you a “fun” citation for havin’ “Way too much pizaaz!”

SA Urban had the priveledge to attend the local fashion designer, Jane Valadez’s, show on January 28th at Ruta Maya and we were pleasantly surprized and had a lot of

Somehow suggesting that if it is seen on Oprah it must be true. My apologies to Tommy Hilfiger, but I still won't buy his clothes because someone told me they saw him on Oprah saying he didn't make his clothes for "The N-Word".

After the show, we took some time to do a looking around on Ms. Valadez’s MySpace page and found her personal notes on the hectic ‘behind the scenes’ workings of ‘crunch time’ at your own personal fashion show. Such commitment and love is a wonderful thing.

For whatever reason, affluent AfricanAmericans seem to become members of the white royal family as soon as they become rich, turning their noses up at the Serfs(look it up!). I asked the richest black people I knew; "Why won't affluent black people pool their resources and create financial growth in the black community?"

They all said, "Because black people don't stick together!" Don't act like you have never heard this before, or even said the same thing yourself. It's true, we don't.

Look at Oprah, a billionaire black woman, won't give another black person a chance to

Contact Ms. Valadez @ www.myspace.com/19babyjane83

URBAN WORLD: LONGEVITY ENTERTAINMENT INC. & ARTIST DROE HEFNER Q: What is your Artist name?

A: DROE HEFNER Q: What is your Art of Preference?

A: Hip Hop, R&B, and Rock Q: Please give a brief explanation of your genre or style.

A: My artist does hip hop and reggae. that’s what makes him a ‘start’ in the making.

Q: At what age did you start and how long have you been seriously persuing your art?

A: I used to be an A&R for two independent labels for 4 years and I guess I started in the entertainment world at the age of 20 years. In March of 2006 I started my company ‘Longevity Entertainment Inc.’ and so far my main artist for the label is Droe Hefner; age 24.

Q: Who and what are your inspiration or influence(s)?

A: My influences are Sean Combs, Kanye West, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, 2PAC, Russel Simmons, Ralph Lo and myself. Other inspirations are... not working a 9 to 5 my whole life. I see too many people living their lives like that and after 20 years on the job they still have nothing to sow for it. I’ve been working a 9 to 5 since the age of 15 and I’m

still working at the age of 25.

Q: What kind of message or feeling would you like your audience to walk away with after witnessing your art?

A: After I get the right opportunity to show the world what I am about, I want them to know they can do anything they want in life, just go after it and keep good people around you. That’s how I got this far in life.

Q: Where can we usually find your art performed or displayed on a regular basis?

A: Your can see most of what I am up to on my MySpace page (myspace.com/longevityent) or you can check out my artist Droe Hefner’s page (myspace.com/droehefner).

Q: Do you have a website?

A: No, just the myspace page for right now.

Q: How can our readers get in contact with you?

A: You can contact me at my email: longevity1981@yahoo.com or on MySpace.

Q: Please list some of your upcoming shows and/or performances.

A: Right now I have no shows lined up but you can check my Myspace page for updates. I will always update it with shows that my artist is doing. We are currently

Chuck D., Chuck D. What do I have to say about hearing him speak, or should I say in his words “vibe”, which was good. I mean very good.

Do you remember when folks would say "Uh Huhhn... It's true I saw it on Oprah."

The venue, Ruta Maya, seemed to be the perfect location as it is a testement to all forms of art and is a great place just to sit and reflect on things in your life while sipping a latte.

We at SA Urban understand what it means to ‘go for your dream’ and we support any and all ‘dream hunters’ and ‘dream catchers’. Kudos for you Jane Valadez! Let us know when the next show is scheduled and we’ll be there to support!

ABOUT LONGEVITY ENTERTAINMENT INC. & DROE HEFNER

Stand alone!

Be remembered!

Lately Oprah has been getting alot of criticism from the Hip-Hop community, for her treatment of some of our favorite artists, such as Ludacris and Ice Cube.

The turnout was great and since this would be my first “actual” fashion show I can only imagine that the next one will be even better.

working on his album.

Q: Do you have anything else you would like to comment on or say to our readers?

A: Yes. Look out for my mixtape “Longevity Entertainment Inc. Presents: I’m Built 4 This, Vol.1” hosted by G. Child.

Email me to get your free copy at longevity1981@yahoo.com or on MySpace. This mixtape is for hip hop/R&B fans as well as for A&Rs. I hand picked all the unsigned artists on this CD and no one pays me to be on the mixtape. I’m doing this for the love and to promote my label and artist.

A lot of people are always talking about [we] need to work together but they never do it. Well, I’m doin it so enjoy.

promote their projects on her number one rated talk show. What's up with that?

Winfrey in the 12th or 9th Wards of New Orleans BEFORE Katrina?

Would we rather our children grow up in poverty and stay there? If I'm lucky, an affluent Negro who grew up in the 'hood, is reading this story and saying to himself how he doesn't owe any-one anything.....

Probably not.

You are right, you don't, the problem is when the ashy elbowed Negro makes something of himself you still have your nose in the air.

I look at it like this: Many rappers and C.E.O.'s of Hip-Hop record labels came from the 'hood. Some of these guys grew up in areas most of our affluent AfricanAmericans won't go unless there is an injustice that makes national news or a natural disaster. Would you have caught Ms.

People have been looking for hope in the wards and many of our neighborhoods before any hurricane or the ongoing injustices that are still present.

Do I sound upset to you? Good because I am. It is 2007 and the rhetoric continues Is it true that we don't stick together, or is that just an excuse not to?

To all my beautiful African-Americans in the hood, you can make it, "It's true I've seen it on Oprah!"

I don’t know if it’s because I’m an old school hip-hopper, but Chuck D. spoke and said everything that I’ve thought, and always said to young people of San Antonio. Be yourself and don’t follow the crowd; create your own identity in whatever you do.

Dress in what makes you feel comfortable and act the way you want to act. Make your performance your performance and stop copying everyone else’s. Basically don’t dress like the videos if that’s not you, don’t Rap / sing like the videos unless that you and remember only the unique are remembered; like Michael Jackson, Prince, Mary J. Blige, and Muhammad Ali. Think about this; why do you think Kobe told a reporter that Michael Jordan’s his own man, do not compare me to him?

Only the best. Stand alone and be remembered.

ALL LOCAL ARTISTS! GET “IN DA MIX”. FIRST SHOW AIRS THIS SUNDAY IN DA MIX ON TIME WARNER'S STUFFTV-CHANNEL 50 AIRS SUNDAY NIGHTS @ 9:30PM

Hosted by Big Rodney and Lady Kaos. Sponsored by: Candileja's, R&R Productions, Master Mindz Music Group, and En Caliente Productions. The first show will air this Sunday @ 9:30 p.m. on Time Warner Cable chan-

nel 50. Master Mindz Music Group's very own ‘D-Low G’ and ‘P.L.U.T.O.’ were given the honor of kicking off the first ever TV show from Club Candilejas last Monday night.

Attention all local artist in San Antonio and surrounding area's, if you would like to be a part of history in the mak-

ing and have an opportunity to perform please contact PNutt @ myspace.com/mastermindzmusicgroup or call (210) 313-7750. Or call Rodney @ (210) 223-4457.

Note: All music must be radio edited and all music will be reviewed by the review board. The show will air for 13 weeks

Calling A ll L adies

How's it goin out there my beautiful San Antonio women?

On March first I will be throwing a showcase for local artists at Metropolis.

There’s going to be mad talent in this showcase including: Gutta Man Boss, 2 Real, Varcity Squad, Southern Made Entertainment, Marc Twang, Slykat, Dam Deal/Staff, Cold Blooded, Rudebwoy, and more.

The mixtape will be out by the time you read this and I’ll be having a listening party early 2007. All of the artists on the mixtape will be doing one track off the CD that night so look out for it. I am also shopping my #1 movie script around so hopefully by 2008 it will be out. I would also like to take this time to thank the whole SA Urban staff.

I love whay you are doing for up and coming artists.

The showcase will be hosted by yours truly, Big Steve of Gutta Man Boss, and a special guest host Young Wood of G Style Records. DJ Ghost will be the head DJ inside the Metropolis club room. ‘9 Milla’ will be on the 1's and 2's in the Mystique Ultra Lounge with all the hottest club music out today. The cost will be $2 for ladies and $6 for men, however if you have a flyer it will get you $2 off at the door.

Later!

All local artists in San Antonio need to get at me at 210.325.8088, I got you! Others talk about it but let's make it happen; Let's unite Sa-Town!

G. Child, C.E.O. of Longevity Entertainment Inc., myspace.com/longevityent

Doors open at 9:00 and the showcase will begin at 11:00. Come out and enjoy yourselves.

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WHO IS THE REAL BOSS OF DA TONE?

FEBRUARY 2007 URBAN EVENTS CALENDAR

MRS. BOSS PROMOTIONS

09 # Gutta Jam # Kingston Tycoon Flats # San Antonio

Interviewed by JP Oates

10 # PWI Pro Wrestling # Splach Bar & Grille # San Antonio

In my line of work I get to politic with lots of hot up an coming musical artists in San Antonio and all the surrounding cities. It occurred to me that we never really talk to another side of the entertainment coin, the promoter. So I went out and found, (sortof, I was pointed in the right direction), the owner of the hottest up and coming promotional agency in San Antonio(and all the surrounding cities), Mrs. Boss of Mrs. Boss Promotions. I caught up with her at a nice little restaurant on San Antonio's North-East Side.

10 # Ladies Night Male Review # Texas1115 # Austin 11 # Male Review # Blue Bubble Ball Room # San Antonio 13 # Goo Goo Dolls # Majestic Theatre # San Antonio 13 # Buffalo Soldiers Visit # Library (GNW) # San Antonio 15 # Black Sheep # Emo’s San # Austin 16 # Black Sheep # Kingston Tycoon Flats # San Antonio

SUDOKU BUT HOW DO I DO IT?

The object is to insert the numbers in the boxes to satisfy only one condition: each row, column and 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 through 9 exactly once. What could be simpler? Check next weeks paper for solution.

Sponsored by:

JP: How are you? So, Let's just jump right in. Tell me about your company.

16 # Comedy for the Soul # LoneStar Pavillion # S.A. 17 # Mardi Gras Mascarade Ball # Majestic Theatre # S.A.

MB: I am good thanks. Well, I started the company last year, in 2006. My company helps promote local artists, models, poets, basically anyone who is artistically inclined and trying to get their name out in San Antonio or throughout Texas. I'm simply trying to help them reach their goals, and getting them the exposure they need to get where they want to be.

22 # Start of Thickness Thursdays # Club Envy # San Antonio 23 # Benito Cabrera # Empire Theatre # San Antonio 23-25 # Black Business Expo # Sunset Station # S.A. March 1 # Artist Showcase # Metropolis # San Antonio March 17 # Queen of Soul Pageant # Carver Cntr. # S.A.

U.Grind!

Your urban life marketplace!

SUBMIT YOUR EVENT ONLINE AT WWW.SA-URBAN.COM

Git Yo Grind On!

CLUES ACROSS 1. Scientiae Baccalaureus (abbr.)

4. Niches 9. Express gratitude 14. Equal opportunity employer (abbr.)

15. Makes tractors 16. Rajah's wife 17. Ribonucleic acid (abbr.)

18. Degree to which surgery is possible 20. Putting green grass 22. About space 23. Grooms in India 25. Lieu 26. Digital audiotape (abbr.)

29. NW Algerian port city 31. Promotions

32. ____phim Falls: Neeson film 33. Scaly skin 35. Tramp about 36. An insane person 37. Heavy spar 38. Fall flower 39. Corrupt payments 40. ____port, PA - 19533 41. Manuscripts (abbr.)

44. Arrive 45. Norse god of war 46. Capture or seize 48. Supports mine roof 51. Highest ranking officer 53. New England river 54. Brunch refreshments 58. '__ death do us part 59. Myrmica l___: ant species

JP: OK, name dropping time. Who are you working with right now?

60. Lake in central Africa 61. Point midway between northeast and east 62. Skating moves 63. River in SE Russia 64. Lacking in brightness CLUES DOWN 1. Bosnian ethnic group 2. NY amusement island 3. Accountant 4. Bustle and fuss 5. ____i Cola: popular drink 6. Oozes 7. Print errors (latin) 8. Put into position 9. III 10. Dormitory 11. Black tropical American cuckoo 12. Remaining after all deductions 13. Device to open a lock 19. Diagonal to the grain of fabric 21. Towelings 24. 2nd Islamic month 26. Ruminated with others 27. A sharp narrow mountain ridge 28. Records 30. Never sleeps 32. Prawns 33. Blue pigment containing glass 34. CIA Director 81 - 87 35. ____patak: town in No. Hungary 37. London radio station 41. Numerous 42. Tree diagram of a literary work 43. Poor handwriting 46. Surrenders possession of 47. Moved quickly 49. _____ de pepe: small pasta 50. A. Ellstein's opera The _____ 51. Destination 52. Constellation containing Vega 54. The cry made by sheep 55. Illumination unit 56. A metal-bearing mineral 57. Our closest s

SA URBAN WANTS YOU!

ADVERTISING SALES REPS NEEDED We’re building our sales team!

Do you have... * some newspaper ad sales experience * A people friendly personality * your own transportation * an entreprenurial drive Advertising sales positions are on a commission basis only.

GET IN WHILE THE GETTIN'S GOOD! MAKE SOME MONEY IN SAN ANTONIO'S FASTEST GROWING URBAN NEWSPAPER!

more info @ sa-urban.com or call 210.568.3816

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local r eview: life b ehind b ars MISCHIEF LIFE BEHIND BARS

Rating:

out of 5 scottys

Review by JP Oates, Contributing Editor (circa February 8, 2006) Ok Hip-Hoppers, here we go again with another installment of the Local Artist Review.

Life Behind Bars is the latest effort from Maldo Entertainment or more to the point, Mischief of Center of Attention( C.O.A.) I was a little concerned when this one crossed my desk, simply because I thought it may end up just another C.O.A. release.

MB: Right now I am working with G.M.C. (Get Money Click), Honey INC., Lil' Sin, Liveola, and Player-Made Productions. These are just a few of my clients. Also Basic Magazine, which is a magazine based out of Dallas.

JP: Where are you from?

MB: I am from San Antonio, born and raised.

JP: That's what I'm talking about, hometown girl made good. So what can your clients expect from Boss Promotions?

MB: I do all the ground-work, I do promoting on Myspace, make flyers. Any event that they may have coming up, I

Mischief has a nice sound and good timing with his gangsta but not a gangsta style, the disc itself looks good with top quality graphics and the play list on the back cover looks good written out on a notepad(I like the originality of that touch). San Antonio is represented well and that is an important quotient in any local artist equation.

1. “Fly V.I.P.” | Gutta Man Boss | Independent

The title track Life Behind Bars (song 1)sets the tone for the whole CD, its not about the pen(itentiary) its about the pen(and pad).

4. “Chuuch”| SoS.A. | Independent

My Definition song 3 has a hot beat that will get your head nodding, Mischief tries to rhyme a little to fast on this one though, I would have prefered for him to stay more layed back like he is on the chorus.

Track number 9 In Da Club featuring Mystery and Gizmo is tight, the only thing is that Mystery has lyrics that have a way of taking over any song whether 8 of 64 bars.

This is definitely one of my favorites.

help promote. From club appearances to CD releases, we are helping to generate alot of recognition for our acts as well as trying to get all the radio airplay we can.

JP: So, tell me your contact information so that the people can reach out to you, because there are a lot of acts in this town and everyone needs a little help from time to time.

have now.

Which brings up a good question, are you looking for more clients or are you content with the line up you

MB: Oh no, the more the better. You can reach me on Myspace at www.Myspace.com/boss210 or my Email which is kween1214@hotmail.com This year I am having a special price break on my services so they definitely need to get at me to check out those rates.

And there you have it. To all the people who ask me how they can get more exposure for themselves and their groups....

Don't be afraid to ask for help. Not only is San Antonio chock-a-block full of local flavor and talent, it is also bursting at the seams with people who can help you get where you are trying to be. Let us help you.

SA-Urban has got your back 100%

SAU-R TOP 10 LOCAL & UNSIGNED

2. “Anatomy” | Mirahj | Independent 3. “Lyrical Madness”| Yung Mavrick | GMC

5. “In Da Lone Star State” | Tech | Scratch & Spin Prod.

6. “Ridin’” | Rudebwoy | After 12 Management 7. “Airplane Letter” | Spook DOC | Independent 8. “Kick Doe”| Jose-V | Independent 9. “Club Shake” | Omega & Menace | Independent 10. “Party” | Marc Twang | H&M Management Results Obtained From SA Urban Radio’s Top Requested Songs

GET REVIEWED BY SA URBAN NEWS! CONTACT US ONLINE AT WWW.SA-URBAN.COM AND ASK FOR INSTRUCTIONS

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urban Model of the Month

8 - February - 2007

The Awakening Brandon Jones

Ahhh! An Incredible nap Open the eyes, get wise to the facts Shower the temple of the soul Cleanse the mind of the lies you’ve been told Rise from the bed of soil in your slumber Clutch the staff with the rath of your hunger Wipe the tracks of the tears and hot sweat Take a step to the front and stand face to chest Hypnotized with the eyes of hard times Entranced by the sound of the bass in dark line Your mission, ride the waves of instinct Pressed by the vison of eyes, un-blinked Scarred and torn is the skin of world peace To decide the fate of self is now faced Awake to a mind with the power of thought Awake to a thinking child un-tought.

Copyright 1998 Brandon Jones, National Library of Poetry

Submit your poems for consideration to news@sa-urban.com

COMPUTER REPAIR SERVICE 210.445.0887 ~ FOR SALE ~ Complete Computer Systems w/ 19” Monitor $450

OL’ S CHOOL H IP-H H OP F ACTS #

1994#

Common (aka Common Sense) releases “Resurrection” pure hip-hop is resurrected; Common is acclaimed as one the best lyricists of all time.

TALLEN SHARP IMAGES INTRODUCES...

Age:28 - Height:5’2” We i g h t : 11 5 - l b s Measurements: 34-27-34 Now Residing: San Antonio, TX Tu r n O n s : H u m o r, I n t e l l e c t Tu r n O f f s : S m o k i n g Favorite Music: Hip Hop, R&B Favorite Movie: Flashdance

MODELS! Submit your photos

Haydee

Nationality: Peruvian (Hispanic) Favorite Food: Strawberries, Pasta & Peruvian cuisine A m b i t i o n s : To r e c e i v e h e r M a s t e r s Degree, become a corporate C.E.O. "I want to live life to the fullest with the love and support of my f r i e n d s a n d e s p e c i a l l y m y f a m i l y. "

To feature any of your photos here along with your bio and contact info, please send three of your best images along with your model profile and contact information to news@sa-urban.com for consideration. You will be contacted by an SA Urban representative when and if your photo has been chosen and scheduled to print.

Del’s “No Need for Alarm” is released in December; he used multi-syllabisms, which soon start a whole new form of rhymes in the underground community.

November: Tupac shot in a New York recording studio 5 times and robbed of $40,000 worth of Jewlery Sentenced to prison where he served 8 months in New York Rikers Island.

NAS aka Nassir Jones went Gold with his first album "Illmatic" but it was "If I Ruled the World" with vocals by Lauryn Hill that pushed him into the hip-hop mainstream spotlight.

Warren G aka Warren Griffen (half brother of Dr Dre) debut album "Regulate - G-Funk Era" sold over 4 million copies. "Regulate" appeared on the Above the Rim soundtrack and hit number 2 on the music charts.

8 - February - 2007

SA URBAN INET RADIO. LISTEN WHILE YOU SURF THE WEB!!

Now Bitcasting 24/7!

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Photos by Stylz Majic, and Chuck Jones

3:39 PM

Collage by Scorpion Media of Texas

2/8/2007

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urban Model of the Month

8 - February - 2007

The Awakening Brandon Jones

Ahhh! An Incredible nap Open the eyes, get wise to the facts Shower the temple of the soul Cleanse the mind of the lies you’ve been told Rise from the bed of soil in your slumber Clutch the staff with the rath of your hunger Wipe the tracks of the tears and hot sweat Take a step to the front and stand face to chest Hypnotized with the eyes of hard times Entranced by the sound of the bass in dark line Your mission, ride the waves of instinct Pressed by the vison of eyes, un-blinked Scarred and torn is the skin of world peace To decide the fate of self is now faced Awake to a mind with the power of thought Awake to a thinking child un-tought.

Copyright 1998 Brandon Jones, National Library of Poetry

Submit your poems for consideration to news@sa-urban.com

COMPUTER REPAIR SERVICE 210.445.0887 ~ FOR SALE ~ Complete Computer Systems w/ 19” Monitor $450

OL’ S CHOOL H IP-H H OP F ACTS #

1994#

Common (aka Common Sense) releases “Resurrection” pure hip-hop is resurrected; Common is acclaimed as one the best lyricists of all time.

TALLEN SHARP IMAGES INTRODUCES...

Age:28 - Height:5’2” We i g h t : 11 5 - l b s Measurements: 34-27-34 Now Residing: San Antonio, TX Tu r n O n s : H u m o r, I n t e l l e c t Tu r n O f f s : S m o k i n g Favorite Music: Hip Hop, R&B Favorite Movie: Flashdance

MODELS! Submit your photos

Haydee

Nationality: Peruvian (Hispanic) Favorite Food: Strawberries, Pasta & Peruvian cuisine A m b i t i o n s : To r e c e i v e h e r M a s t e r s Degree, become a corporate C.E.O. "I want to live life to the fullest with the love and support of my f r i e n d s a n d e s p e c i a l l y m y f a m i l y. "

To feature any of your photos here along with your bio and contact info, please send three of your best images along with your model profile and contact information to news@sa-urban.com for consideration. You will be contacted by an SA Urban representative when and if your photo has been chosen and scheduled to print.

Del’s “No Need for Alarm” is released in December; he used multi-syllabisms, which soon start a whole new form of rhymes in the underground community.

November: Tupac shot in a New York recording studio 5 times and robbed of $40,000 worth of Jewlery Sentenced to prison where he served 8 months in New York Rikers Island.

NAS aka Nassir Jones went Gold with his first album "Illmatic" but it was "If I Ruled the World" with vocals by Lauryn Hill that pushed him into the hip-hop mainstream spotlight.

Warren G aka Warren Griffen (half brother of Dr Dre) debut album "Regulate - G-Funk Era" sold over 4 million copies. "Regulate" appeared on the Above the Rim soundtrack and hit number 2 on the music charts.

8 - February - 2007

SA URBAN INET RADIO. LISTEN WHILE YOU SURF THE WEB!!

Now Bitcasting 24/7!

7

Photos by Stylz Majic, and Chuck Jones

3:39 PM

Collage by Scorpion Media of Texas

2/8/2007

CALL 210.568.3816 FOR YOUR STREET HAPPENS PICTORIAL

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WHO IS THE REAL BOSS OF DA TONE?

FEBRUARY 2007 URBAN EVENTS CALENDAR

MRS. BOSS PROMOTIONS

09 # Gutta Jam # Kingston Tycoon Flats # San Antonio

Interviewed by JP Oates

10 # PWI Pro Wrestling # Splach Bar & Grille # San Antonio

In my line of work I get to politic with lots of hot up an coming musical artists in San Antonio and all the surrounding cities. It occurred to me that we never really talk to another side of the entertainment coin, the promoter. So I went out and found, (sortof, I was pointed in the right direction), the owner of the hottest up and coming promotional agency in San Antonio(and all the surrounding cities), Mrs. Boss of Mrs. Boss Promotions. I caught up with her at a nice little restaurant on San Antonio's North-East Side.

10 # Ladies Night Male Review # Texas1115 # Austin 11 # Male Review # Blue Bubble Ball Room # San Antonio 13 # Goo Goo Dolls # Majestic Theatre # San Antonio 13 # Buffalo Soldiers Visit # Library (GNW) # San Antonio 15 # Black Sheep # Emo’s San # Austin 16 # Black Sheep # Kingston Tycoon Flats # San Antonio

SUDOKU BUT HOW DO I DO IT?

The object is to insert the numbers in the boxes to satisfy only one condition: each row, column and 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 through 9 exactly once. What could be simpler? Check next weeks paper for solution.

Sponsored by:

JP: How are you? So, Let's just jump right in. Tell me about your company.

16 # Comedy for the Soul # LoneStar Pavillion # S.A. 17 # Mardi Gras Mascarade Ball # Majestic Theatre # S.A.

MB: I am good thanks. Well, I started the company last year, in 2006. My company helps promote local artists, models, poets, basically anyone who is artistically inclined and trying to get their name out in San Antonio or throughout Texas. I'm simply trying to help them reach their goals, and getting them the exposure they need to get where they want to be.

22 # Start of Thickness Thursdays # Club Envy # San Antonio 23 # Benito Cabrera # Empire Theatre # San Antonio 23-25 # Black Business Expo # Sunset Station # S.A. March 1 # Artist Showcase # Metropolis # San Antonio March 17 # Queen of Soul Pageant # Carver Cntr. # S.A.

U.Grind!

Your urban life marketplace!

SUBMIT YOUR EVENT ONLINE AT WWW.SA-URBAN.COM

Git Yo Grind On!

CLUES ACROSS 1. Scientiae Baccalaureus (abbr.)

4. Niches 9. Express gratitude 14. Equal opportunity employer (abbr.)

15. Makes tractors 16. Rajah's wife 17. Ribonucleic acid (abbr.)

18. Degree to which surgery is possible 20. Putting green grass 22. About space 23. Grooms in India 25. Lieu 26. Digital audiotape (abbr.)

29. NW Algerian port city 31. Promotions

32. ____phim Falls: Neeson film 33. Scaly skin 35. Tramp about 36. An insane person 37. Heavy spar 38. Fall flower 39. Corrupt payments 40. ____port, PA - 19533 41. Manuscripts (abbr.)

44. Arrive 45. Norse god of war 46. Capture or seize 48. Supports mine roof 51. Highest ranking officer 53. New England river 54. Brunch refreshments 58. '__ death do us part 59. Myrmica l___: ant species

JP: OK, name dropping time. Who are you working with right now?

60. Lake in central Africa 61. Point midway between northeast and east 62. Skating moves 63. River in SE Russia 64. Lacking in brightness CLUES DOWN 1. Bosnian ethnic group 2. NY amusement island 3. Accountant 4. Bustle and fuss 5. ____i Cola: popular drink 6. Oozes 7. Print errors (latin) 8. Put into position 9. III 10. Dormitory 11. Black tropical American cuckoo 12. Remaining after all deductions 13. Device to open a lock 19. Diagonal to the grain of fabric 21. Towelings 24. 2nd Islamic month 26. Ruminated with others 27. A sharp narrow mountain ridge 28. Records 30. Never sleeps 32. Prawns 33. Blue pigment containing glass 34. CIA Director 81 - 87 35. ____patak: town in No. Hungary 37. London radio station 41. Numerous 42. Tree diagram of a literary work 43. Poor handwriting 46. Surrenders possession of 47. Moved quickly 49. _____ de pepe: small pasta 50. A. Ellstein's opera The _____ 51. Destination 52. Constellation containing Vega 54. The cry made by sheep 55. Illumination unit 56. A metal-bearing mineral 57. Our closest s

SA URBAN WANTS YOU!

ADVERTISING SALES REPS NEEDED We’re building our sales team!

Do you have... * some newspaper ad sales experience * A people friendly personality * your own transportation * an entreprenurial drive Advertising sales positions are on a commission basis only.

GET IN WHILE THE GETTIN'S GOOD! MAKE SOME MONEY IN SAN ANTONIO'S FASTEST GROWING URBAN NEWSPAPER!

more info @ sa-urban.com or call 210.568.3816

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local r eview: life b ehind b ars MISCHIEF LIFE BEHIND BARS

Rating:

out of 5 scottys

Review by JP Oates, Contributing Editor (circa February 8, 2006) Ok Hip-Hoppers, here we go again with another installment of the Local Artist Review.

Life Behind Bars is the latest effort from Maldo Entertainment or more to the point, Mischief of Center of Attention( C.O.A.) I was a little concerned when this one crossed my desk, simply because I thought it may end up just another C.O.A. release.

MB: Right now I am working with G.M.C. (Get Money Click), Honey INC., Lil' Sin, Liveola, and Player-Made Productions. These are just a few of my clients. Also Basic Magazine, which is a magazine based out of Dallas.

JP: Where are you from?

MB: I am from San Antonio, born and raised.

JP: That's what I'm talking about, hometown girl made good. So what can your clients expect from Boss Promotions?

MB: I do all the ground-work, I do promoting on Myspace, make flyers. Any event that they may have coming up, I

Mischief has a nice sound and good timing with his gangsta but not a gangsta style, the disc itself looks good with top quality graphics and the play list on the back cover looks good written out on a notepad(I like the originality of that touch). San Antonio is represented well and that is an important quotient in any local artist equation.

1. “Fly V.I.P.” | Gutta Man Boss | Independent

The title track Life Behind Bars (song 1)sets the tone for the whole CD, its not about the pen(itentiary) its about the pen(and pad).

4. “Chuuch”| SoS.A. | Independent

My Definition song 3 has a hot beat that will get your head nodding, Mischief tries to rhyme a little to fast on this one though, I would have prefered for him to stay more layed back like he is on the chorus.

Track number 9 In Da Club featuring Mystery and Gizmo is tight, the only thing is that Mystery has lyrics that have a way of taking over any song whether 8 of 64 bars.

This is definitely one of my favorites.

help promote. From club appearances to CD releases, we are helping to generate alot of recognition for our acts as well as trying to get all the radio airplay we can.

JP: So, tell me your contact information so that the people can reach out to you, because there are a lot of acts in this town and everyone needs a little help from time to time.

have now.

Which brings up a good question, are you looking for more clients or are you content with the line up you

MB: Oh no, the more the better. You can reach me on Myspace at www.Myspace.com/boss210 or my Email which is kween1214@hotmail.com This year I am having a special price break on my services so they definitely need to get at me to check out those rates.

And there you have it. To all the people who ask me how they can get more exposure for themselves and their groups....

Don't be afraid to ask for help. Not only is San Antonio chock-a-block full of local flavor and talent, it is also bursting at the seams with people who can help you get where you are trying to be. Let us help you.

SA-Urban has got your back 100%

SAU-R TOP 10 LOCAL & UNSIGNED

2. “Anatomy” | Mirahj | Independent 3. “Lyrical Madness”| Yung Mavrick | GMC

5. “In Da Lone Star State” | Tech | Scratch & Spin Prod.

6. “Ridin’” | Rudebwoy | After 12 Management 7. “Airplane Letter” | Spook DOC | Independent 8. “Kick Doe”| Jose-V | Independent 9. “Club Shake” | Omega & Menace | Independent 10. “Party” | Marc Twang | H&M Management Results Obtained From SA Urban Radio’s Top Requested Songs

GET REVIEWED BY SA URBAN NEWS! CONTACT US ONLINE AT WWW.SA-URBAN.COM AND ASK FOR INSTRUCTIONS

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8 - February - 2007

SA URBAN SPOTLIGHTS LOCAL FASHION DESIGNER, JANE VALADEZ

8 - February - 2007

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“UH HUHHN! IT’S TRUE! I SAW IT ON OPRAH!”

SCOTTY SPEAK’S

by J.C. Williams

First, let me start by saying: "I like Oprah!". Every time I get the chance I tune in to see what the big homie is talking about that day.

fun.

Ms. Valadez put on a great show with many great designs showcased (right).

LOCAL DESIGNER STITCHES TOGETHER A BUZZ FOR HER CLOTHING LINE. Hey hey Ms. Valadez! Pull ova! Pull ova!

We’ve gotta issue you a “fun” citation for havin’ “Way too much pizaaz!”

SA Urban had the priveledge to attend the local fashion designer, Jane Valadez’s, show on January 28th at Ruta Maya and we were pleasantly surprized and had a lot of

Somehow suggesting that if it is seen on Oprah it must be true. My apologies to Tommy Hilfiger, but I still won't buy his clothes because someone told me they saw him on Oprah saying he didn't make his clothes for "The N-Word".

After the show, we took some time to do a looking around on Ms. Valadez’s MySpace page and found her personal notes on the hectic ‘behind the scenes’ workings of ‘crunch time’ at your own personal fashion show. Such commitment and love is a wonderful thing.

For whatever reason, affluent AfricanAmericans seem to become members of the white royal family as soon as they become rich, turning their noses up at the Serfs(look it up!). I asked the richest black people I knew; "Why won't affluent black people pool their resources and create financial growth in the black community?"

They all said, "Because black people don't stick together!" Don't act like you have never heard this before, or even said the same thing yourself. It's true, we don't.

Look at Oprah, a billionaire black woman, won't give another black person a chance to

Contact Ms. Valadez @ www.myspace.com/19babyjane83

URBAN WORLD: LONGEVITY ENTERTAINMENT INC. & ARTIST DROE HEFNER Q: What is your Artist name?

A: DROE HEFNER Q: What is your Art of Preference?

A: Hip Hop, R&B, and Rock Q: Please give a brief explanation of your genre or style.

A: My artist does hip hop and reggae. that’s what makes him a ‘start’ in the making.

Q: At what age did you start and how long have you been seriously persuing your art?

A: I used to be an A&R for two independent labels for 4 years and I guess I started in the entertainment world at the age of 20 years. In March of 2006 I started my company ‘Longevity Entertainment Inc.’ and so far my main artist for the label is Droe Hefner; age 24.

Q: Who and what are your inspiration or influence(s)?

A: My influences are Sean Combs, Kanye West, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, 2PAC, Russel Simmons, Ralph Lo and myself. Other inspirations are... not working a 9 to 5 my whole life. I see too many people living their lives like that and after 20 years on the job they still have nothing to sow for it. I’ve been working a 9 to 5 since the age of 15 and I’m

still working at the age of 25.

Q: What kind of message or feeling would you like your audience to walk away with after witnessing your art?

A: After I get the right opportunity to show the world what I am about, I want them to know they can do anything they want in life, just go after it and keep good people around you. That’s how I got this far in life.

Q: Where can we usually find your art performed or displayed on a regular basis?

A: Your can see most of what I am up to on my MySpace page (myspace.com/longevityent) or you can check out my artist Droe Hefner’s page (myspace.com/droehefner).

Q: Do you have a website?

A: No, just the myspace page for right now.

Q: How can our readers get in contact with you?

A: You can contact me at my email: longevity1981@yahoo.com or on MySpace.

Q: Please list some of your upcoming shows and/or performances.

A: Right now I have no shows lined up but you can check my Myspace page for updates. I will always update it with shows that my artist is doing. We are currently

Chuck D., Chuck D. What do I have to say about hearing him speak, or should I say in his words “vibe”, which was good. I mean very good.

Do you remember when folks would say "Uh Huhhn... It's true I saw it on Oprah."

The venue, Ruta Maya, seemed to be the perfect location as it is a testement to all forms of art and is a great place just to sit and reflect on things in your life while sipping a latte.

We at SA Urban understand what it means to ‘go for your dream’ and we support any and all ‘dream hunters’ and ‘dream catchers’. Kudos for you Jane Valadez! Let us know when the next show is scheduled and we’ll be there to support!

ABOUT LONGEVITY ENTERTAINMENT INC. & DROE HEFNER

Stand alone!

Be remembered!

Lately Oprah has been getting alot of criticism from the Hip-Hop community, for her treatment of some of our favorite artists, such as Ludacris and Ice Cube.

The turnout was great and since this would be my first “actual” fashion show I can only imagine that the next one will be even better.

working on his album.

Q: Do you have anything else you would like to comment on or say to our readers?

A: Yes. Look out for my mixtape “Longevity Entertainment Inc. Presents: I’m Built 4 This, Vol.1” hosted by G. Child.

Email me to get your free copy at longevity1981@yahoo.com or on MySpace. This mixtape is for hip hop/R&B fans as well as for A&Rs. I hand picked all the unsigned artists on this CD and no one pays me to be on the mixtape. I’m doing this for the love and to promote my label and artist.

A lot of people are always talking about [we] need to work together but they never do it. Well, I’m doin it so enjoy.

promote their projects on her number one rated talk show. What's up with that?

Winfrey in the 12th or 9th Wards of New Orleans BEFORE Katrina?

Would we rather our children grow up in poverty and stay there? If I'm lucky, an affluent Negro who grew up in the 'hood, is reading this story and saying to himself how he doesn't owe any-one anything.....

Probably not.

You are right, you don't, the problem is when the ashy elbowed Negro makes something of himself you still have your nose in the air.

I look at it like this: Many rappers and C.E.O.'s of Hip-Hop record labels came from the 'hood. Some of these guys grew up in areas most of our affluent AfricanAmericans won't go unless there is an injustice that makes national news or a natural disaster. Would you have caught Ms.

People have been looking for hope in the wards and many of our neighborhoods before any hurricane or the ongoing injustices that are still present.

Do I sound upset to you? Good because I am. It is 2007 and the rhetoric continues Is it true that we don't stick together, or is that just an excuse not to?

To all my beautiful African-Americans in the hood, you can make it, "It's true I've seen it on Oprah!"

I don’t know if it’s because I’m an old school hip-hopper, but Chuck D. spoke and said everything that I’ve thought, and always said to young people of San Antonio. Be yourself and don’t follow the crowd; create your own identity in whatever you do.

Dress in what makes you feel comfortable and act the way you want to act. Make your performance your performance and stop copying everyone else’s. Basically don’t dress like the videos if that’s not you, don’t Rap / sing like the videos unless that you and remember only the unique are remembered; like Michael Jackson, Prince, Mary J. Blige, and Muhammad Ali. Think about this; why do you think Kobe told a reporter that Michael Jordan’s his own man, do not compare me to him?

Only the best. Stand alone and be remembered.

ALL LOCAL ARTISTS! GET “IN DA MIX”. FIRST SHOW AIRS THIS SUNDAY IN DA MIX ON TIME WARNER'S STUFFTV-CHANNEL 50 AIRS SUNDAY NIGHTS @ 9:30PM

Hosted by Big Rodney and Lady Kaos. Sponsored by: Candileja's, R&R Productions, Master Mindz Music Group, and En Caliente Productions. The first show will air this Sunday @ 9:30 p.m. on Time Warner Cable chan-

nel 50. Master Mindz Music Group's very own ‘D-Low G’ and ‘P.L.U.T.O.’ were given the honor of kicking off the first ever TV show from Club Candilejas last Monday night.

Attention all local artist in San Antonio and surrounding area's, if you would like to be a part of history in the mak-

ing and have an opportunity to perform please contact PNutt @ myspace.com/mastermindzmusicgroup or call (210) 313-7750. Or call Rodney @ (210) 223-4457.

Note: All music must be radio edited and all music will be reviewed by the review board. The show will air for 13 weeks

Calling A ll L adies

How's it goin out there my beautiful San Antonio women?

On March first I will be throwing a showcase for local artists at Metropolis.

There’s going to be mad talent in this showcase including: Gutta Man Boss, 2 Real, Varcity Squad, Southern Made Entertainment, Marc Twang, Slykat, Dam Deal/Staff, Cold Blooded, Rudebwoy, and more.

The mixtape will be out by the time you read this and I’ll be having a listening party early 2007. All of the artists on the mixtape will be doing one track off the CD that night so look out for it. I am also shopping my #1 movie script around so hopefully by 2008 it will be out. I would also like to take this time to thank the whole SA Urban staff.

I love whay you are doing for up and coming artists.

The showcase will be hosted by yours truly, Big Steve of Gutta Man Boss, and a special guest host Young Wood of G Style Records. DJ Ghost will be the head DJ inside the Metropolis club room. ‘9 Milla’ will be on the 1's and 2's in the Mystique Ultra Lounge with all the hottest club music out today. The cost will be $2 for ladies and $6 for men, however if you have a flyer it will get you $2 off at the door.

Later!

All local artists in San Antonio need to get at me at 210.325.8088, I got you! Others talk about it but let's make it happen; Let's unite Sa-Town!

G. Child, C.E.O. of Longevity Entertainment Inc., myspace.com/longevityent

Doors open at 9:00 and the showcase will begin at 11:00. Come out and enjoy yourselves.

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SAN ANTONIO! WAAAAKE UUUUUP!

A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT

see is everybody out for themselves. The only thing it shows that you cant work with other people.

To all promoters and artist. It's sad how our hip-hop secene is down here in San Antonio.

That attitude will not get you anywhere.

by Makin’ Major Moves www.myspace.com/aaronharrisson

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We have talent down here and we have promoters down here over charging them.

It shounldn't cost an artist $100 just to perform. Sure, you get paid but that doesn't get people to come to your shows.

Its our job as promoters to go out almost every day and promote; downtown is not off limits.

At a recent concert here in SA Town( Club Kristal) Houston, Texas rap artist Lil' Flip Graced the stage and rubbed elbows with local personalities.

Pictured above is Lil' Flip and David Sterling.

Also lending their star power to the night were these lovely ladies who came out to make sure Power 106.7 was well represented at Club Kristal. Shout Outs To Tino Cochino for puttin us on with his Peeps.

It doesnt make sense the we are one of the biggest places people come to visit and our shows are not drawing the crowds they’re supposed to.

The other thing is that it’s not just “a black thang”; all colors love hip-hop too.

You won’t get the crowds you’re looking for if we dont include all of them.

Now! For the artists that are the first to perform and leave right after your show, your not right. San Antonio has not made it big yet.

Sure people know about us but what they

Stay at the whole show, have some CD's, and most of all rep your city with pride.

Thats the only way we will get somewhere. If we don't we’ll get passed up after this year.

If we unite we will rise, if we dont we will get lost in the crowd.

It took Houston ten years to make it and the only way they did that is by working together.

I'm not saying be their best friends, I’m jus saying support all your local artists. And promoters, promote.

Makin Major Moves will work wit anyone who's serious. Sorry if I upset anyone but the truth has to be told.

If your agree keep doing what your doing just dont keep it to yourself.

So my final words are we have this year and this year only to show what we’ve got it.

Untied we STAND divided WE FALL.

SAN ANTONIO’S OWN AMERICAN IDOL ELYSSA TOMES, SAN ANTONIAN TOP 50 FINALIST IN THE 2007 AMERICAN IDOL COMPETITION Elyssa Tomes, San Antonian and 2007 American Idol top 50 finalist to perform at the HardRock Café in San Antonio, Texas.

San Antonio- January 31, 2007-Elyssa Tomes, 19 and native San Antonian competed in the 2007 American Idol Competition, held in Austin/San Antonio. Tomes an energetic and entertaining singer beat out 200,000 other hopefuls to make it to the Hollywood elimination round. Once in California Tomes again beat the odds by beating another 175 contestants to make it to the final top 50 eliminations. It was during this final round that Tomes was eliminated missing the televised 24 by two contestants.

Elyssa Tomes is scheduled to perform a highly anticipated music set at the HardRock Café, located in downtown San Antonio, Texas. The performance is set for February 23, 2007.

Tomes is a versatile singer. She performs in English and Spanish.

The HardRock is one of several venues in the city to recognize her budding talents. Tomes is scheduled to perform live February 20, 2007

at Club Industry in San Antonio, Texas.

Tomes has also been slated for several radio promotions for 106.7 F.M and 98.5 the Beat. “This is all so exciting for me, It’s all coming so fast!” says Tomes.

Tomes, a veteran on the Texas music scene, has performed to rave reviews in the San Pedro playhouse production of “Dreamgirls” she played the character ‘Michelle’. Tomes has also sung the National Anthem at various amateur and professional sporting events in San Antonio.

Tomes has recently been recruited to sing the National Anthem for the San Antonio Spurs. This spring Elyssa Tomes will be a regular performer at Fiesta Texas. “I’m not limiting myself, I intend to take full advantage of any stage I’m allowed to sing on.” says Tomes. Tomes has also been slated to take a supporting role in a national touring Gospel play. “It’s been a whirlwind before and after the competition. I’m working on a debut cd and working on my stage presence too!” says Tomes. Although not signed to a recording label Tomes has been receiving musical submissions from labels including P Diddy’s Bad Boy. Tomes in currently in production of a demo and will be shopping it January 2007.

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CHUCK D. VISITS TRINITY UNIVERSITY! CHUCK D. SPEAKS ON LIFE, GOVERNMENT AND BUSHIT

by SA Urban Staff

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Originally postponed due to a “threat of snow” as Chuck D. put it, and censored off the bat on the rescheduled day, Chuck D’s visit to San Antonio seemed to have a negative aura surrounding it from the onset.

The SA Urban staff settled into the Laurie Auditorium for a much anticipated “vibe” session with the member of Public Enemy and waited for him to appear. Camera’s were poised while pens and pencils were eager to write.

Once Chuck D appeared and began to speak, the negative aura quickly dissipated and the audience settled in for what would later become one of the best “vibe” sessions we’ve seen in a long time, even after finding out Trinity University decided to censor him from Bush-bashing or saying the “F” word (why would they do such a thing? Maaaaan, let Chuck D be Chuck D!. Maybe it was because of the many young impressionable, caucasian minds in the crowd... hmmmm. But that’s just my thoughts...)

What it came down to was just a rap session.

He was restricted to a 1 hour session and seemed to be rushed but when he finally was able to get into the flow it was a Chuck ‘D’elight to hear.

Touching on subjects from cell phones controlling our lives to the definition and history of the word “Cracker”, I felt like I was recon-

necting with my roots and hearing the things my mother/grandmother used to tell and warn me about over the years.

After the 1 hour session, he was given time to answer questions from the audience of whom a few seemed to be somewhat versed in the political and governmental aspect of his speaches and writings no matter what color or nationality they were. Whether it was knowledge gained over many years or gained in the immediate fact that he was visiting the school is unknown but either way this was a good thing and showed a bit of promise for a generation about to be thrust into the world of “reality”.

Formalities out of the way and taken care of, the feeding frenzy begins as Chuck finished his sessions and the crowd converges on him prematurely. His host quickly takes control and informs everyone that she will be excorting him to a place where everyone can “meet and greet” with him; unfortunately, a chair in the hall was no better; on a chair in the hall. It had cookies and lemonade though so I guess that helps some.

Chuck actually hung out with the people signing autographs and posing for pictures into the night and agreed to sit in to one of the Universitiy radio personality’s shows.

Overall, the visit was informative and entertaining. Chuck is a down-to-earth cat with his own opinions and isn’t afraid to speak his mind. A true black leader for a generation without one.

Chuck D, SA Urban’s got your back 100%

the sa-ttown urban street pulse LIL’ AUBREY (Young King Of The Mic)

naz, Lil’ Aubrey has collaborated with New York based rapper Katastrophy, Varcity Squad, and Cacalacky just to name a few.

Lil' Aubrey a.k.a. Yung King Of The Mic, in his own words, has to be one of the most talented and underrated lyricists in San Antonio.

Lil' Aubrey is slowly but surely getting the credit he deserves for all his hard work in this music industry.

Coming from a very musical background, his great grandmother Dorothy Sweat Warren inspired him; for she was a great gospel singer that was well known in many churches and on the radio airwaves in Virgina and San Antonio, Texas.

He is currently unsigned and will be dropping his first solo project entitled UNSIGNED HYPE.

She sung at the Appollo Theathre, and Carnike Hall in New York.

Be on the lookout for Lil’ Aubrey performing at many local and regional shows in San Antonio and the surrounding areas.

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SAN ANTONIO'S HIP HOP SAVIOR SAN ANTONIO'S HIP HOP SAVIOR: CAN JAI MIKE DO IT?

By Sherril Metal, Club ENVY / Urban Metal

San Antonio's Hip Hop scene has been struggling for quite some time to make a come up. I have personally watched it and been involved in it for 4 years now. There always seems to be something missing from the equation. There are damn good artists here, good performers, decent promoters and venues, a sometimes sketchy audience, but there is always something missing. A feel, a look, a greatness, a sound, a trust... it's something that we haven't been able to put a finger on. Till now.

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The Streets Are Soaking In It...

"A BRAND NEW R & B SOUND, WITH A HINT OF HIP HOP, 2 CUPS OF EMOTION, SIMMERED IN DA HOOD, WITH DA DIRTY SOUTH SPRINKLED ALL OVA IT!" Now add this to the mix... a six foot two, two-hundred plus pound, Rican and Black mix Sagittarius... that is wet dream material right there for his female fans. And for the male fans... oh he has something for you too. The kind of RnB, Hip Hop, ultra sexy music that will put your girl in the mood every time. Don't believe me? Go listen to his joints while you finish reading what I am telling you. http://www.myspace.com/jaimike or http://www.jaimike.com/main.htm Meet 28 year old Jai Mike (pronounced Jay Mike). Born in Abilene Texas, he visited San Antonio with his family when he was twelve years old, and, has kept coming back ever since. In fact, he lives here now, and strongly considers SA-town his home. He is a man with high expectations for himself, but oddly enough, fame and fortune are not the driving forces in his life. "I just wanna make every average kid realize that he can make it. I am no silver spoon baby, I am just a big country boy."

A big country boy being courted by Def Jam. Right before the "Big Freeze of 2007" Jai Mike was on his way home from a weeks stay in Houston where he was meeting

people and handing out CD's, doing what artists do when they are on the grind. Cell rings, he answers, it's Def Jam, they talk for a minute and they schedule a phone meeting for the next day. Jai Mike calls, a deal was offered: Baby Boi Records to become Baby Boi / Def Jam. A dream come true?

"This doesn't come without a huge hustle, the biggest yet." Jai Mike says. The artist has ninety days to prove himself and his marketing capabilities to Def Jam. Can he do it? "As humbly as I can put it, this is my time. I realize this and I have to embrace it." And embracing it means throwing out the negativity and staying positive, something Jai Mike struggles with. "I represent a regular country boy from a town of 60 thousand. My own mother even said I wouldn't make it." But with an inner belief, he knew that she and everyone else was wrong. He felt something bigger within himself and he just tried to prepare for it. "You have to make yourself."

Jai Mike was Eliza Doolittled by a Dominican man named Joel Contreras. For three hundred days Contreras took Jai Mike under his wing teaching him good manners, what's what with formal table settings, how to handle himself politely, proper speech, humility, respect... everything.

Jai Mike went from a ruff neck to a gentleman. "Joel was more of a father to me in three hundred days than my own father was my whole life. I owe him so much."

Lil' Aubrey has been rappin’ since he was 9 years old and puttin it on cd since he was 12.

He was one of the founders and performers of the group ‘HeadTurnaz’ which consist of Lil' Aubrey, Sir Qpid, Lil' Dee XCess and Da Bachelor.

At the age of 18 he is at the top of his game and striving for a higher plateau.

Other than working with HeadTur-

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