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Makin’ It Magazine Publisher: Kelby Cannick Operations Manager Talisha Matias Event Liason Schirrell Birchfield Sontonya Baker
In This Issue ADVISORY: This magazine contains over 100 Departments phone numbers, emails, websites and contact information for various artists, producers, DJs, promoters and people actively involved in the entertainment industry. This magazine is not to be read... it is to be USED! Reach out to the individuals featured inside. Check out their music and connect with them. In these pages are the shortcuts to new relationships, new clients and new opportunities.
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Copy Editor Kimberly Cannick Contributing Writers Des, Lola Sims C Mathews Circulation Manager B Davidson
U.G.O. ▼Crew 16
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On Location 5
Core DJ Retreat XIII
Event Directory 6 DJ Directory 23
Feature Stories
AK Tha Razorman 15 All In Ent. 22 Baby Floss 19 DJ Laa Choc 19 Freak Aliaz 19 Irene the Dream 7 Juno Awards 14 Metaforte 22 Mitri Rice 7 Okeem Palmer 7 Pryze 12 Quilla 22 RayDawn 19 ScottyATL 19 Self 19 Shef Mr Zone 6 19 Sypher360 7 Ty Dro 7
Bigg Page 8
Danny Hernandes 18
Jamie Beeman 11
Publisher’s Note 4
Fabolous 9
Drake 13
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Publishers Note Hard to believe it’s been four years already but here we are. For everyone who has been with us from the beginning and even those that joined us along the way, I want to start by saying Thank You! Amazingly our little magazine, which happens to be built on the intersection of two ailing industries (Music and Publishing), continues to flourish and grow each and every year. We’ve come a very long way from that first black and white, four-paged newsletter. Together we’ve transitioned into color, then later to full gloss. We’ve expanded our page count and then our distribution, until Makin’ It Magazine could be found in over 100 markets across North America. Throughout all this growth our staff has re-
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mained pretty much a one-man (sometimes two-man) operation. So understand that when I refer to Makin’ It Magazine as “We” that I’m not referring to a Peachtree St. office staffed with writers, photographers and receptionist. I’m referring to YOU. Makin’ It Magazine is more than a company and it’s far more than a magazine. At the risk of sounding clichéd, it is in fact a movement. Every artist, producer, DJ, manager, entrepreneur and industry professional that has ever purchased a magazine or subscription is a stockholder. Our investors are our advertisers. Our promotions department is led by your Retweets, Likes & Shares. Our marketing strategy is fueled by the burning desire to answer your questions and solve the problems that you face. Our mission state-
ment is not to help you get a deal but to help you make a living doing something you love, whether that’s DJing, Producing, Writing, Singing, Rapping or something on the business end of the spectrum. In an industry where so many people expect something for nothing, we’ve thrived by adhering to our motto, “Support those that support you.” It is my belief that any resource that could be given away would be better spent over-delivering to those who actively support and have nurtured our growth. For me, it’s not about doing something big; it’s about doing something GREAT. So, here’s to year number five. Thank you for your support and may we continue to grow together! -- Kelby Cannick, CEO
Core DJ Retreat XIII (Atlanta)
Once again the Core DJs invaded Atlanta for four days of intense performances, promoting and networking. If you missed the last retreat make sure you register early for retreat number 14 taking place in Miami, Florida on May 6th - 9th. For more information visit www.TheCoreRetreat14.Eventbrite.com Makin’ It Magazine | 5
Industry Event Calendar MONTHLY EVENTS Hustle & Flow Atlanta, GA missebonybmg@gmail.com 404.786.0444 Time 2 Shine Showcase 2nd Thrusday Apache Café Atlanta, GA
Juno Awards March 26, 2011 Toronto, Ontario Florida Music Festival April 6 – 9 | Orlando, FL www.FloridaMusicFestival. com/
Midwest Music Conference
ATL Beat Battle Visit Site for Next Scheduled Event AtlBeatBattle.com
Flint, MI Saturday April 9, 2011 djpcstrangeradio@gmail 810.962.2020
Makin’ it Magazine’s Power Lunch Last Wednesdays www.MakinItMag.com/
BMI Unsigned Urban Showcase April 28,2011 ATL, GA www.bmi,com
QUARTERLY & ANNUAL EVENTS
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Core DJ Retreat Miami, FL May 6-9
Tampa Music Conference June 1 - 3 Tampa, FL 33607 Email: info@tmconf.com Phone: 813.418.6944 Making the Right Moves Music & Entertainment Conference July 7 - July 10 Charlotte Convention Center Contact Regg Hatcher 410.701.0334 mtrmconf2011@gmail.com The Summer Music Confernce June 17-18,2011 Tampa, FL www..thesummermusicconference.com South Carolina Music Awards July 2011/ TBA www.SCMusicAwards.com
Ohio Hip Hop Awards Music Conference Weekend: September 16th - 18th 2011 Ohio Hip Hop Awards Florida Entertainment Summit December 8-11, 2011 Miami, Florida
floridaentertainmentsummit.com Submit your events at MakinItMag.com for your FREE listing.
“What’s up everybody! This is your girl Irene the Dream aka Ms. Picture Perfect & I just want to let you know I’m going real hard with my 2 singles right now “Fine China” & “Woman of the Year”. I’ve been performing in Atlanta & visiting other cities as well. The response has been great & I just want you to know that I appreciate the support! Be sure to follow me on twitter @ Irene_the_Dream xoxo” IreneTheDream.net | kimellis.pr@gmail.com | (404) 434-0295
Mitri Rice is an entertainer raised in Zone 3, Atlanta, GA. His innovative and contagious energy can absorb an audience. Inspired by his virtual mentor Eminem, he places lyrics and delivery ahead of the common norm. He is the front runner of GamePlan Music Icons, an independent label that encourages artists to create their own brand. His his hit song “YOAH!” is buzzing in the streets. Keep your eyes on him! mitririce.com | gameplanproductions@gmail.com | (404) 447-1157
Okeem Palmer is no stranger to the music industry having spent 8 years as a musician-programmer and a Music Producer which taught him the importance of Music theory. Palmer has more than 9 years of experience in Arranging. Prior to starting his Music Production Company , Palmer spent 2 years as a Recording Engineer and a Musician Before joining MG Entertainment over one year ago. www.linkedin.com/in/mrghoust | okeem18@gmail.com
SYPHER (CEO of Mind Your Business Ent) - Take the momentum of a tornado, the creativity of a championship wordsmith, teach it five languages, certify its shoe game, and give it a microphone, and you’ll have Sypher, The Queen of the Mic. With more stamps on her passport by the age of 17 than Donald Trump has now, Sypher is a sleek, opinionated, well-acclimated veteran of the Atlanta Scene. Sypher360.com | mindyourbusinessent@gmail.com | (404) 914-7242
Ty Dro Music by Lola Sims
After receiving a keyboard for Christmas one year, Ty Dro started his progression from Ty to the talented Emcee and Beat Maker he is today. Born & raised In Louisville, Kentucky he is inspired by artist like UGK, Young Bleed, Master P, and a plethora of other down south Hip Hop pioneers. Introduced to music by his older brother, his time spent alone was filled with beats and lyrics from some of the Southern music movements biggest crown jewels. With a studio and a host of equipment to call his own he’s on the right path. TyDro has released 7 Albums and 2 Mixtapes, to date, and is currently in the lab working on new material. As an artist and producer who thrives on being different then the norm, he’s looking to continue his growth in all areas. For more information, booking or beat sales call (502) 472-0791 or email TheHipHopProducer@yahoo.com. www.TyDroMusic.com | @TyDro
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Bigg Page by C. Whitfield
Since breaking out success of his 2009 single, “Still Fly” featuring Drake, Bigg Page has been penning songs and slaying every track that is laid in his path. Hard at work in the studio for his new project, Things Young Ppl Do (#TYPD), He explains that his music is about chasing a dream; It’s about being locked up in the prison of our computer screen; It’s about rollin’ with gangster girls and rockin’ out at parties with bottles of whatever.
York, LA, Atlanta, and Miami, he has logged hours in the studio with the likes of Max B, Brisco, Bobby Valentino, and Poe Boy to deliver what he deams to be real and honest new school hip hop. Though 2010 saw Page nominated for a Juno Award alongside Drake and U.G.O. Crew for their collaboration on the still Fly Remix, Page takes even greater pride in the work he is doing to coordinate his non profit organization, Turn the Page. For more information, drops, booking or other business related matters call 416.558.5627 or email darren@Indusblue.com
“#TYPD” is for those caught in the middle, who may not have it all but are working toward getting it. Page looks to give a voice to a generation of go getters. For the latest music and news go to Having performed all www.typd.tv or folaround the world, from low Page on Twitter Amsterdam to Dubai @BigPage and watch and back, alongside art- for Bigg Page on Euroists such as Akon, Lu- pean tour with U.G.O. dacris, Jay Sean, Trina Crew later this spring. and T-Pain, Page is also making a name for himself as an emerging International act. With bases out of New 8 | Makin’ It Magazine
Fabolous Vs. @MyFabolousLife by C. WHitfield
With his newest single “You Be Killing Em” racking up over 3,000 spins a week at radio, Fabolous always manages to stay relevant in Hip Hop. But even with a string of successful singles under his belt that span over the past decade and a discography that boasts nothing but Gold and Platinum plaques, it just seems that Fabolous never got the media attention you would associate with an artist of his calibre. Maybe it’s something about his cool mellow demeanor that never made most associate the word “megastar” with his name. It could just as easily be that he’s too laid back in pictures or too soft spoken with he spits. I’ve even heard the argument in idol barbershop coversation that “He makes dope records but who wants to see him on an episode of Cribs.” Whatever it is, I probably would’ve been prone to agree until I met @MyFabolousLife. Better than any other rapper, I feel Fabolous has leveraged twitter to become more than just another dope MC. It has made him entertaining, humorous and someone that you’d like to kick it with because they’re cool not because they’re famous. Twitter has exposed a personality not seen in his lyrics nor even tapped into by a major label public relations staff. With over 900,000 followers and dozens of trending topics to his credit, his tweets have ended up as headlines on blogs across the internet. Unlike other internrun, celebrity twitter accounts where every other tweet is about selling their product (liquor, clothes, CDs, etc) Fabolous has done an excellent job at selling his brand. With the impending release of Loso’s Way 2, I believe his brand will do an excellent job at selling some CDs. @MakinItMag: @MyFabolousLife Hope to see you at #1 on the Billboard Charts. RT #MakinIt
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Sean Kingston: Young Mogul by C. WHitfield
Since being discovered on Myspace back in 2007 by Tommy Rotem (VP of A&R for Belugah Heights), Jamaican singer/rapper Sean Kingston has been grinding non-stop. Soaking up the business at a very young age, he started his own label, Time Is Money Entertainment, alongside brother Kirk Kingston. In 2008 Sean discovered and signed R&B/Reggae singer Iyaz through MySpace. In less than 3 months of its release, Iyaz’s debut Single “Replay” shot to the top of the charts and was shortly after certified as tripple platinum. When not busy penning hits for stars like Ciara, Rihana, Ke$ha or Jason Derulo, you’ll catch Sean on tour, recently spending a lot of time in Canada rocking sold out concerts with Justin Bieber. At a recent Toronto show featuring Danny Fernandes and the UGO Crew, Sean introduced the latest addition to the TIME family, Toronto native, Tory Lanez. Having already made a few waves of his own in the industry, Lanez has already been dubbed as Justin Bieber’s unofficial hip hop coach! Having just released his first mixtape project, “King of Kingz”, as a free online download featuring B.O.B., Justin Bieber, Soulja Boy, Akon, and Flo-Rida, Sean enlisted the help DJ Drama and DJ Ill Will (Co-founder Hot New Hip Hop) to host the project. A young mogul, Sean celebrated his “Super Stuntin’” 21st birthday presented by MTV at Club Play in Miami with special guests: Akon, Soulja Boy, Lil Twist, and many others.
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Jamie Beeman by C. Whitfield
Winner of Sean Kingston’s “Beautiful Girls” singing competition and recently opening for Sean Kingston, U.G.O. Crew and Danny Fernandes in Toronto at Canadian Music Week, Jamie Beeman is a multi-talented artist whose abilities as a singer/ songwriter, dancer, actress, and guitar player have led to her growing success. She has performed at notable venues like Dodger Stadium, Staples Center, Ontario Citizen Center, and has been featured at both Los Angeles and Orange County fairs. Jamie contributes much of her
success to her continued involvement in community and charitable events, such as The American Cancer Society, Boys and Girls Club of America, Tias Arms for children in Africa suffering from AIDS, Ability First, and several others.
Give Me My Life” was placed in a feature film and has been showcased in numerous television shows. She continues recording new music with an emphasis on blending pop, dance, and rock genres.
Jamie’s musical genres are: Pop, Her solo career is under the su- Dance and Pop Rock. She will join pervision of top music publisher U.G.O Crew, Bigg Page and Sean Marty Wereski of Martune Music Kingston on various tour dates this and Grammy®-Award winning pro- spring and summer. ducer Tommy Marolda, with whom Jamie has written songs on her de- http://www.Jamie-Beeman.com/ but self-titled album. The song “Just http://myppk.com/get/JamieBeeman Makin’ It Magazine | 11
I AM PRYZE by C. WHitfield
Riding a wave of regional success garnered from his premiere mixtape effort, The King of Carolina, North Carolina rapper, Pryze, has been busy in the lab working on his first official studio album, “Happy to be Here”, which will be released later this summer. “When we started this project we had over 500 producers that submitted tracks,” Pryze explains, “After weeks of listening through beats, conference calls and studio sessions, we narrowed it down to a solid seven producers that I had great chemistry with. All I can say is... If you liked that mixtape, you’re going to love this album!” Over the past six months Pryze’s stock has risen dramatically, with artists and producers from across the region reaching out to him for features and collaborations. Constantly back and forth between Atlanta and Carolina, he says his next move is to build a good team of DJs that can help shape the sound of the project as he enters his second phase of recording. His goal is to connect with DJs that are feeling the direction of the project and can contribute to the artistic vision. With his target markets being The Carolinas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Northern Georgia, he feels it is important to connect with DJs that are in tune with those markets. If you’re a DJ that is interested in an opportunity to help A&R an actual album, visit www.IAmPryze. com/AnR and apply for the regional A&R Team. For all other information regarding booking, features, drops, media and business related matters call 904.271.5060 or email mgmt@IAmPryze.com. www.IAmPryze.com www.Twitter.com/IAMPryze
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Drake: Apples to Apples by C. WHitfield
Without a doubt, Drake has taken the game by storm. His first album, Thank Me Later, has already sold more than 1.3 million units and landed him endorsement deals with major brands such as Sprite, Virgin Airways and Kodak. In addition, he’s been tapped for features by some of the hottest names in the music industry, including artists such as Trey Songz, Rihanna, Rick Ross and even Jay-Z. Drake is definitely one of the hottest artists in Hip Hop right now but for all of his hard work and perseverance, it always amazes me to hear independent artists compare their marketing strategy to an oversimplified version of Drake’s own success story. If I had a nickel for every-time a rapper told me that they were just going to release a free mixtape online “like Drake” and let the deals come to them, I’d have enough money for a new MacBook Pro and a Mabach to leave it in.
contributed to Drakes success, that assuming you will see the same results by just putting out a free mixtape is like expecting two houses with the same square footage to have the same value even though one is in Hollywood, California and the other is in rural Mississippi.
This line of thinking bothers me for two distinct reasons. First and foremost, it understates all of the hard work, dedication, planning and money that Drake invested into his own career while down playing the adversity he overcame to get where he is. Second it creates a totally unrealistic comparison. There are so many other factors that
2) Did your second mixtape have beats by J-Dilla and 9th Wonder on it? Did it have features from Little Brother, Dwele, Trey Songz, Rich Boy and Kardinal Offishall? Did the video for its single debut on 106 & Park as the New Joint of the Day? Hmm... Ok.
When I hear artists compare themselves to Drake the first question that pops into mind is, “Are you Drake?” For the sake of argument, let’s just say you rap 10 times better than Drake. Now lets look at the rest of the stats for a true Apples to Apples comparison. 1) Was your first mixtape hosted by DJ Smallz? Did it have tracks by Boy-1da and features from the Clipse, Lupe Fiasco and Trey Songz? Did you SELL 6,000 units of it? Hmm... Ok.
3) While working on your third mixtape were you invited to go on tour with Lil Wayne? Did the resulting mixtape boast features from Lil Wayne, Bun B, Omarion, Lloyd and Trey Songz? Did it receive over 2,000 Downloads within the first 2 hours on your official website? Do you even have a budget to invest into yourself an official website or are you sending everyone to a Myspace page? Hmm... Ok. 4) Do you have the budget set aside to invest into your own project? Do you already have an established fanbase from being on a toprated television show that averaged 600,000 viewers per episode? Hmmm... Ok. Every year someone breaks into the industry and every independent tries to recreate their formula. Just think of how many rap groups released a youtube video with a dance. The moral of the story is this: You can’t be successful following a path that is not your own. There is no universal, one-size-fits-all strategy for succeeding in this industry. While there is much to be learned from those who have preceded us, you must ultimately stop and evaluate your own strengths, weaknesses, and resources.
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Juno Awards 40th Anniversary by C. WHitfield
Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Juno Awards can best be described as the Canadian Grammys. What started in the mid 60’s as nothing more than a reader poll in the December issue of Canadian based RPM Magazine, has grown into one of the most presigious awards that can be bestowed upon any Canadian musician. In 1970 RPM Magazine founder, Walt Grealis, and record label owner, Stan Kless, collaborated to present the first official awards ceremony, then called the Golden Leaf, in Toronto, Canada. It would later be renamed to the Juno Awards in honor of Pierre Juneau, the first head of the Canadian Radio-Television Commission. Winners were announced each year in RPM Magazine prior to the actual awards ceremony until the awards were formally taken over by a music industry advisory committee later to be known as the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Long gone are the days of simple reader polls. With today’s nominees being determined by a combination sales figures and jury voting, winners are decided by academy votes and specially selected juries. However, in staying true to the events roots, the covetted Fan Choice Award is always bestowed by the votes of the general public, reminisent of those days of RPM Magazine. Hosted by Hip Hop Superstar, Drake, who is also nominated for six awards, this year’s Juno Awards return to Toronto with more performances and an extended broadcast that will be one for the record books.
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AK Tha Razorman
by C. WHitfield
With Tip incarcerated and major restructuring going on at Grand Hustle, AK has put P$C on his back and hit the ground running with his latest solo project, Evolution. “Being signed to one of the hottest labels from Atlanta with one of the most historical artists in the game, it would be easy for anyone to get comfortable,” AK Explains, “But now with Tip being out of the picture, I feel it’s my responsibility to build on this foundation that I already have. Its a lot of hard work but I’m having fun with it. It feels good being back in the streets and on the road kicking it with these artists, promoters and DJs down in spots like Athens, Georgia ; Columbia, South Carolina and Birmingham, Alabama. The love that they’ve been showing has been ridiculous.”
Having just completed the video to his latest street single “Like Uhh…” AK has set some big plays in motion spanning from his new project which will be available Nationwide through Best Buy to positioning himself at the forefront of the 2D Barcode code revolution. Together with RFG Consulting Firm and UpCode USA they plan to give fans the opportunity to access exclusive content directly from marketing materials by turning Upcodes (Such as the one seen above) to the distribution channels of the future. Download the app for your phone from UpcodeUSA.com and scan the above code for a special surprise. For more information on AK, booking, drops or business related matters contact Rhett Giveans at 307.689.9719. Makin’ It Magazine | 15
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Many may have first heard of U.G.O. Crew following the success of Still Fly, their 2010 Juno nominated collaboration with Drake and Bigg Page. More recently, U.G.O. Crew was also nominated for a 2011 Canadian Radio Music Award for their 2010 pop hit Change featuring Sean Kingston. Fresh off a North American tour with Hip Hop icons, Digable Planets, which boasted sold out shows in Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Colorado, Arizona, New York and Los Angeles, The U.G.O. Crew has been busy working with renowned celebrity video director Paul Boyd to shoot the new video for their acoustic remix of Change. Though the group may seem to be a collage of cultures and influences, somehow their varied backgrounds and styles blend together seamlessly like spices in a hearty stew creating music that is not just flavorful, but filling to the soul. After hearing Stevano’s stinging rhymes and DJ Karina’s emotive voice layered over the Rock inspired, Latin-flavoured bass guitar melodies of Arturo, you will quickly understand their appeal.
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Stevano is a razor-sharp MC residing in the streets of Jamestown, Toronto, whose distant childhood memories of an intermittent father from Nigeria opened a window of curiosity to the African language and a world yet to be seen. Weaving both interests liberally, he packs a wicked bi-lingual flow to form precise rhymes. Focused and resolutely opinionated about the political landscape of our times, he can shift effortlessly between dazzling bravado and indictment of national and international policy.
80’s classic rock legends. Diogo rounds out the Under Ground Officials Crew as master of the drums.
DJ Karina’s angelic rock/pop vocals betray the gravely road she’s traveled from her spiritual Canadian roots, to a tour of duty as a Ms. Toronto top finalist. She continues a self-described spiritual journey from which she has emerged more driven and committed to pursue her love of music on the Canadian scene and internationally.
Stevano and the U.G.O. Crew have also performed as support for P-Diddy, The Fugees, Ice Cube, KRS-1, Nas, Plantation Boyz, 2Face, Black Eyed Peas, Jay-z, Snoop Dogg, Beyonce, Digable Planets, Lil Wayne, Akon, Keyshia Cole, T-Pain, T.I., Sean Paul and Young Jeezy, Connect with U.G.O. Crew’s Facebook Fan Page at http://on.fb.me/gtgFwr
A consummate singer/songwriter, as well as a skilled drummer, Alessia’s talents become a quadruple threat as she rocks guitar alongside the group’s lead-axe: Eric, who happens to be the youngest member of band. Dedicated and driven, Eric takes his inspiration largely from
or follow them on Twitter: @UGOCrew. For booking or business matters contact Dugai Barrington 647.381.2000 or dugai.mgr@gmail.com
Be on the look out for a series of major releases from U.G.O. Crew this year, including the much anticipated single, Suga Baby, feat. Danny Fernandes, slated for late March. Also catch them on various tours with artists such as Sean Kingston, Digable Planets, Bigg Page and others in Europe, The United States, The Caribbean and Canada.
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Danny Fernandes
by C. WHitfield
Danny Fernandes could easily be considered Canada’s Justin Timberlake. The pop singer, who got his start dancing at just six years old, would soon be appearing in commercials, music videos and taking home numerous gold medals at Dance competitions by the age 16. Crediting his parents with much of his success, Danny states, “I’m fortunate that my parents have always been incredibly supportive. When I told them at a young age my desire to pursue music and dance as my career, not just a hobby, they said, “Let’s do it, but you’ve got to work hard.” Soon after, he hit the road with the likes of Aaron Carter, Blackstreet, Deborah Cox and his brother Shawn, with whom he toured the world for an entire year, even playing the NBA All-Star game in Atlanta. Upon returning to Canada he made that pivotal transition into the lane of Singer/ Songwriter and in 2003, his hit single “Curious” leaked its way into the European club scene and immediately made Danny a star. Four years later in 2007, Danny sent the song to New York, for a feature from Juelz Santana. The new version of the record immediately began climbing up the radio charts. Later in 2008 Danny signed his first record deal with CP Records, an independent Canadian label with a major distribution through EMI Music Canada. After inking this deal, Danny released his debut album “Intro” which shot to #1 on iTunes and boasted two Gold singles , “Private Dance” and “Fantasy”. The success of the project brought him a ton of accolades, including several Juno Award nominations and the opportunity to tour with artists such as Akon, Flo Rida, Sean Kingston and Girlicious. Danny is currently busy promoting his recently released sophomore album, AutomaticLuv. For information, booking, features or any business matters contact manny@cpmanagementinc.com
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Sidney Morris aka Freak Aliaz, a native of Charlottesville, Virginia is an aspiring hip hop artist that first started rapping at the age of 12. Currently hard at work to reach his goal of being an influential artist, he is in the streets pushing his latest mixtape release, “My VA Dedication”, while putting the finishing touches on his newest project. Catch his music featured on several mixtapes and YouTube. myspace.com/ontheheightrecords | devilleplus@hotmail.com | (434) 466-5718
When it comes to the music business so many of us have heard all the horror stories that give us clear and vivid details of how hard it is to hit it big in the industry. SELF & The RFG Team is the indie’s first choice in handling everything administrative, from song placements, publishing and copyrights to simple questions about career approach. “Self”and his RFG team plan on seeing you to the top. www.rfg-inc.com | info@rfg-inc.com | (404) 997-3446
SHEF Da Eastside Stunna aka Mr.Zone 6 (BMI) was born in Augusta GA. and raised in Sandersville, GA, before later moveing to Decatur GA in 1999. In 2007 ,after years of indecision, SHEF decided that he was going to focus on his music and give it the attention it deserved. Now in 2011, SHEF has managed to build his career as Indie Recording Artist & CEO Of HoodMadE Entertainment. ItsMyUrls.com/Shef | MrZone6@hotmail.com | (404) 520-2170
While so many DJs fight for market share in an oversaturated mixtape and club market, DJ Laa Choc, places more emphasis on building a unique brand with universal appeal than gaining baseless noteriety. Delivering exceptional service to a client list that boasts names such as Macy’s and Bebe, she is able to infuse urban culture into corporate america while seamlessly transitioning from hip hop to gospel and house to jazz. When you need great music delivered with class, this is the person to call. Twitter.com/DJLaaChoc | DJLaaChoc@gmail.com | (313) 477-4611
Raymond “RayDawn” Sims is as serious as they come about his music career. How serious you may ask? Well, serious enough to have dropped out of Law School. A move he doesn’t regret, after earning a coveted spot on last year’s United Square Stage –SMKA “Stargazing Showcase”. After besting over 700 MC’s Nationwide to become 1 of only 18 performers, he has turned his attention to the promotion of his latest release, Controlled Chaos 2, which is already receiving good reviews. www.raydawnmusic.com | RayDawnMusic@gmail.com | (724) 732-1923
Preparing for the release of his new mixtape “This How Money Look” hosted by DJ Holiday, Baby Floss is a major player in the Columbia, South Carolina Hip Hop movement. With his city and state behind him “This How Money Look” will have guest collaborations including Jim Jones, Pastor Troy, Tity Boi and a number of others. Believing “If I keep my mind focused and positive, and I surround myself with positive influences, there’s nothing that I won’t be able to do.” Twitter.com/BabyFloss | bfloss11@gmail.com | (516) 512-6500
As part of the “new school” of artists to take the music industry by storm, Scotty is worth the listen. With the start of his own label Presidential Music in 2010, those who hear Scotty flock to his unique style of music. With the recent release of his newest mixtape Best of Jay-Z & Scotty: Lost Blueprint hosted by DJ Blak and Lil Bankhead, he’s giving the industry exactly what they have been looking for. Through
stand out cuts that include Kooler Than A Polar Bears Toenail, Freakin You, Caddylackin featuring Skillz of Da Kennel, Gots to Get It featuring Bobby Creek Water, Scotty weaves the story of a hustler against all odds. Entertaining, yet humble; Scotty is a hustler who’s all about his business. For more on Scotty check out scottyatl.wordpress. com and follow him on Twitter @ScottyATL
scottyatl.wordpress.com | TMartin.pmg@gmail.com | (404) 558-3221
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Justin Bieber Michael Jackson 2.0?
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Justin Bieber was undoubtedly one of the biggest pop stars of 2010. With over 8 million fans following him on twitter, 23 million “likes” on FaceBook and close to 305 million YouTube views, he could easily be considered a modern day Michael Jackson. However, unlike the former King of Pop, young Bieber’s life is practically an open book, available for all the world to read. One could write this off as merely a sign of the times. We live in an ever-evolving, always-connected world and today’s fans demand not only information but access. From tabloids and reality shows to FaceBook and Twitter accounts, celebrities have practically become accessible 24/7; which leads us to ask, “Is all this access a good for the longevity of an artist’s career?” I am probably one of the biggest advocates of artists using social media to connect with their fans on a more intimate level. I love what artists like Fabolous have done to build their brand through authentic engagement of their fanbase. While there are a few shining examples of artists who are doing it right, I believe as members of the entertainment industry, many of our timelines are polluted with a greater number of those that are doing it horribly. In exploring the possibility of Justin Bieber ascending to the status of a Michael Jackson, I considered the following adverse side effects of all this accessibility on today’s artists. Where’s the mystery? Michael Jackson was a persona larger than life. I’m sure many can remember rumors of him purchasing the elephant man’s bones, sleeping in hyperbaric chambers or a ton of other outlandish story headlines. Living a life shrouded from the public’s prying eyes created a mystique so great that no matter how implausible the headline, in our minds it was entirely possible. There is no greater tool in publicist’s arsenal than
the public’s imagination but where there is too much information there is no room for mystery and where there is no mystery there is no room for imagination to take root. Burning bright and fast! The viral nature of social media has the ability to accelerate stardom at an exponential rate. Some would argue to say that super stardom is not measured in how brightly one burns but for how long. In a quest for immediate gratification have we placed a priority on quick success over the longevity of an artist’s career, reducing the industry down to a cycle of plucking “disposable talent” off the internet and rushing them to market without truly investing in development. The question we must ask is whether an artist will be like the brush fire that starts small and slowly grows consuming all in its path, or an explosion that can be seen for miles but quickly exhausts all of its fuel before fading into the dead of night. A world without filters. It’s a delicate balancing act regulating public exposure, giving the people just enough to see an artist’s humanity without tarnishing the public persona that has been delicately crafted over years. But when sex tapes, STD tests and mug shots go digital, all control is lost. Ironically, the most damaging content floating through the cyberspace often comes from the artists themselves: sexting pics, irate updates or blog posts, Tweets soliciting sex that were thought to be DMs (Yeah… remember that one!?) and I’m sure there are plenty worse. So while direct access to fans is a beautiful thing, we must also acknowledge that it severely limits the ability for a publicist to save an artist from themselves, as they so often need. As my father taught me, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!” While I’ve used some extreme examples for illustrative pur-
poses, it doesn’t always have to be a career crippling faux pas. More often than not, it’s the simple contradiction between the artist and how their fans perceived them. Who wouldn’t be disappointed to find out the MC that you thought was so deep is in fact a dunce or that R&B singer whose voice cuts right through the women’s clothes is a womanizing, deadbeat dad. I think these small losses can be much worse because they go on silently eroding an artist’s fan base with no immediate symptoms. Over exposure! We live in a consumer economy in a country where 34% of the population is considered overweight I would wager to say that moderation is not our strong suit. I feel this may have less to do with diet than with how we consume. Whether its food or information, we want it all and we want it now. With that being said, it has always been important for PR professionals to RATION an artist’s exposure to the public, not just how much they’re seen but with whom and where. Blogs and social media sites greatly reduce the ability to control media exposure leaving the door open for consumers to Consume, Consume, Consume! No matter how tasty the dish ... If you eat to much at once you will surely get SICK. Jumping back to our original question, Is it possible for Justin Bieber to become the next Michael Jackson or has the landscape changed so dramatically as to make it impossible for anyone to ever achieve such a level of success. Submit your thoughts on the subject at MakinItMag.com.
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Metafortae
All In Ent
by L. Sims
by C. Whitfield
This past November, Atlanta once again played host to the Core DJs semi-annual retreat. Where we were first introduced to a fresh new record label out of Rockford, Illinois that had the whole conference buzzing about their single “Fast Lane”. After the retreat, we got a chance to sit down with Yung Meech CEO of All In Entertainment to talk about Atlanta and the success of the new record. Being based in the midwest, he explained
How far would you go to follow your dream? If you ask new artist Metafortae how far he would go, he’d be sure to tell you ‘wherever the Navy may take him.’ Born in Fontana and raised in Ontario California, Brandon “Metafortae” Hoskin hit the music books in 2004 with a strong love of hip-hop instrumentals. He soon began making his own beats and recording at lightning speed. Well on his way, he experienced a huge set back when his computer experienced crashed. Determined to still pursue his dream he decided to join the navy as he found his place in music. With well over 400 pieces published on SoundClick, two albums under his belt, and another ten in the works, he has a work ethic truly to be admired. For more information contact him at hoskinbd@cvn76.navy.mil or www.metafortae.com
how they draw inspiration from music in lots of other regions. The group has a unique sound that has garnered them radio play in several markets. Together with group members Yung Monski, Big Breed and Mr.HaterProof, Yung Meech is gearing up to make All In Entertainment a household name in 2011. To get more information about All In etertainment, visit them online at www.AllInEnt1.com or call Diesel at (314) 216-0609.
Quilla of Like A Star Ent
by L. Sims
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As the self proclaimed “Gem” of Dayton, OH, R&B singer Quilla classifies her unique style of music as “Raw&B”. Quilla is a woman of many talents. Able to write and detail real life experiences through her lyrics, she brings them to life in her songs. Quilla has been putting in work for sometime and is kicking things into overdrive as she prepares for the dual release of her latest single, 1 Nite, and the mixalbum ,I Am The Feature, on April 19th. Coming on the heels of those releases she plans to follow up with the offical album, Undefined, sometime in July.
signed to major labels, Quilla has taken all of the necessary steps for independent success. With the 2009 release of her self titled project “Quilla” already under her belt, there is nothing stopping this woman from reaching the ears of listeners worldwide.
As serious as any other artist about her craft, including those
Also Visit her at: ReverbNation.com/Quilla
With plans of becoming one of the biggest names in underground, R&B Underground and later transitioning to Mainstream, Quilla has her goals all set. For more on her movement or features, please contact Quilla at likeastarent@hotmail.com or call 937367-0570.
DJ Directory
what type of music they spin. See where they spin. I’ve seen a bunch of campaigns lately about Respecting Check out their mixtapes and read their bio. the DJs and Saluting the DJs, but I think it’s important 3. If the DJ is a good fit for your music and goals try to that we start Supporting the DJs. Too often I hear figure out a way that you can help them. It can be someartists complain about DJs not supporting independent thing as simple as sending an email blast for their mixartists, but remember support is a two way street and tapes or distributing flyers for them in your market. I rarely see independent artists supporting DJs. Of all the DJs you send music to or ask to spin your records 4. Always call before you email. If they don’t answer what have you offered or given in return. Have you leave a voicemail. helped them book a gig? Have you helped them setup new wholesalers for their mixtapes? Have you made 5. When you get them on the phone. Ask questions that any tangible contribution to his or her goals or do you build on what you’ve already learned from checking out their website. only promote the mixtapes that you’re featured on? This DJ directory is NOT a list of 300 emails or phone numbers for you to add to your database, it is a collection of over 300 people that are in a position to help you. To help you get the most out of this directory, I’ve compiled the following list of tips. Read CAREFULLY.
6. Listen. There’s a good chance you may discover a new way that you can help them that you had not previously considered. 7. Once the connection is made, ask for permission to send them an email with some music.
1. DO NOT blindly add any of these DJs to your email Hopefully these tips help you build better relationships or text database. You are more likely to ruin the poswith not just these DJs but all the people that you work sibility of a working relationship. with and meet in the industry. Good Luck! 2. Visit the DJs website before you contact them. See
DJ Ames
Club | Mixtape | Radio
Ralow Smith
Club| Mixtape | Radio
Midlands, United Kingdom
My name is DJ Ames and Im a UK based Dj that has a worldwide movement. Im a huge fan of hearing new music and do my best to support new artists where possible. You can check me out on the twitter @djamesuk www.djamesuk.co.uk ukmixtapeking@gmail.com Decatur, GA
Ralow Smith is the go to guy for metro Atlanta. Mr. Smithdoes everything from mixtapes to sound reinforcement. You can even catch him heating up the airwaves on The After Pary Mixshow Friday nights on Hot 107.9. Ralow is constantly studying and observing the entire DJ spectrum which clearly puts him in a class all by himself. rsentertainment101@gmail.com (404) 423-6526
DJ Rickie Ric
Des Moines, Iowa
My name is Ric Taylor (DJ Rickie Ric) born 2/18/70 in Leavenworth, KS. I started DJing in the mid to late 80’s (parties, rap crews, etc..) and professional ly at age 23. Now living in Des Moines, Iowa I am one that likes to give a lot of respect to other DJ’s as well as listen & learn. “This is my life, and Your entertainment” Facebook.com/DjRickieRic
Club | Mixtape
DJ Mel
Club | Mixtape
515.559.3699 | djrickieric@aol.com Baltimore, Maryland
Hello everybody. Its me! The most underated turntablist in Bmore (now to other DJs and producers that’s a total diff story) I am DJ Mel of Produc Ton LLC. I’ve been DJing since 5th grade looking up to Kid Capri , Funk Flex, Scratch, Rectangle, Qbert, Craze IE, Merge and Big Wwiz to name few. I got into the art of turntablizim in 99 and attended Scratch Academy (NYC) in 2002. www.facebook.com/djmel djmel4@gmail.com (443) 766-6728
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DJ Mook
Club | Mixtape
DJ Wizard
Club | Mixtape
DJ B-Rite
Club | Mixtape | Radio
DJ Des
Club | Mixtape | Radio
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Atlanta / New Jersey
“The real DJ Mmook is far from cocky. I’m blessed, versatile, energetic & becoming known as one of the hardest working DJs in Atlanta. Rocking clubs from the east side to the west; You’ll find me spinning at Dash Lounge, Vybez Night Club, Partyroom, Calabash, Room Service Lounge, Apache Cafe, Dugans, Black Llion and featured on Worldstar Hip-Hop. I’ve even hosted a mix-tape with DJ Khaled. TheOnlyAntidote.com | 678.992.3535 D.JMOOK@YAHOO.COM Carolina / Atlanta
“My Real name is Justin Washington. Friends called me a Washington Wizard so thats how I got my name. Born in Monroe, NC, I was introduced to the music industry in ‘94 and have been on the same path since. Outside of DJing, I am a songwriter, producer, engineer, Radio Host and hold a degree in communcations.” Facebook.com/DjWizardCarolina Phone: (404) 453-7240 Louisville, Kentucky
DJ B-Rite is Kentucky’s #1 Independent DJ. With 10+ years of experience, his work has reached ears in all 50 states & over six countries. He’s best known for helping expose unseen talent in the Kentucky area. His biggest musical influence has been the late “DJ Screw”. He credits his current success to God, & the loving support of his family. www.CityBoyDJ.com CityBoyDJ@Gmail.com Norfolk, 7 Cities & VA Beach
DJ DES is a native of the 757 area, also known as The 7 Cities or the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. After serving honorably with the U.S. Army Airborne in Iraq, he returned home a combat veteran in 2007 and established his own movements, Dunn Deal Records and the increasingly popular “The Block Never Sleeps” mixtape series. Des is GM of Bottom Up Records Inc. (910) 494-2681 | DJDES.NET EoaMedia@gmail.com
Central Florida
DJ Man
DJ Man is one of TJDJ’s original members and has been in the music game for 16 years. Having played at numerious clubs overseas in Italy, Greece, Bahrain and Turkey, Im currently working on opening a music store in the UK and and providing an outlet for serious up-and-coming artists who want to get there music heard and marketed overseas.
Club | Mixtape
DJ Five X
SPDJS@AOL.COM (352) 457-4111 San Diego, CA
Former Rapper turned DJ! 5X AKA BenjaBread Man AKA Senor Producto Callejero is making a name for himself as a heavy hitter on the mix-tape scene. Born on the East Coast but raised under the Southern Cali heat, he is a multi-talented individual that owns a fast rising website. getat5x@gmail.om www.ucamm.com
Mixtape
DJ Dacick 1
Club | Mixtape
DJ Jonny Dougs
Club
Killeen, Texas
Dj Dacick 1 (pronounced: DJ - DA - SICK - ONE) is 1 of the top Mixtape Dj’s to surface out of TEXAS in the last 2 years. He now has over 60 Mixtapes under his belt, averaging 30,000+ plays on mixtape sites such as thatcrack.com, and is a 3x S.E.A. Nominee. “I’m always down to work wit anybody independent or Major. I rep Future Star Djs, Coast2Coast Djs and Derrty Djs. Follow me @djdacick1 Lets Get it! djdacick1.com |(573) 230-3083 cick1mp3@gmail.com Lowell, Massachusetts
Dear readers, much love to anyone who picked up this magazine to support the local DJ’s out there trying to make it big. I want to dedicate any success I’ve had and any success about to be had to all the friends and family that come out and supports me. Check out my page on facebook under DJ Jonny Dougs and see what I’m all about. jpren182@gmail.com (978) 761-3388
DJ Mel (Baltimore, Maryland) Email: djmel4@gmail.com Phone: (443) 848-9069 Web: youtube.com/watch?v=0jJyQDgm3I8 DJ BUS (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: DJBIGBUS@YAHOO.COM Phone: (516) 298-1340 Web: youtube.com/user/djbigbus PARKWAY MARC (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: parkwaymarc@gmail.com Phone: (678) 532-5050 Web: youtube.com/parkwaymarc DJ bman (Chicago, Illinois) Email: Deejaybman@yahoo.com Phone: (773) 575-7266 Web: www YouTube.com/djbman81 DJ Skew(school) Beezy (Austin, Texas) Email: dj.skewbeezy@gmail.com Phone: (512) 968-8855 Web: wix.com/djskewbeezy/djskewbeezy DJ Maxx (Meriden, Connecticut) Email: maxxentertainment24@yahoo.com Phone: (203) 747-0508 Web: wix.com/djmaxxct/maxxentertainment DJ DIRTY RICO (Washington, DC) Email: Dirtyrico@gmail.com Phone: (202) 498-5077 Web: WIX.COM/DJDIRTYRICO/HOME DJ DirtyRed of the Definition DJS (New Orleans, Louisiana) Email: defdjdirtyred@gmail.com Phone: (504) 610-8412 Web: wix.com/definitiondjs/djdirtyred DJ EEAAZZEE (East Orange, New Jersey) Email: eeaazzee@optonline.net Phone: (862) 224-2261 Web: wix.com/3riple2ouble/entertainment WildChild DNA (Baltimore, Maryland) Email: mp3DNA@gmail.com Phone: (443) 622-2117 Web: wildchilddna.com 66RAW.com facebook.com/WildChildDNA DJ SKNO (Dayton, Ohio) Email: djskno@whoknowsdjskno.com Phone: (937) 397-0820 Web: whoknowsdjskno.com DJ DK (Greensboro, North Carolina) Email: djsk101@gmail.com
Phone: (336) 772-3051 Web: weareyourheroes.com DJ Knightmare! (Augusta, Georgia) Email: djknightmare88@gmail.com Phone: (706) 627-9532 Web: vipaug.com DJJELLIS AKA JAY DUB (Washington, DC) Email: DJJELLIOS@GMAIL.COM Phone: (202) 528-0620 Web: ustream.tv/recorded/8968819 DJ Strizy (Fairmont, West Virginia) Email: Strizy7@gmail.com Phone: (614) 354-9158 Web: ustream.tv/channel/strizylive DJ Wallo (Austin, Texas) Email: djwallo@yahoo.com Phone: (512) 850-0718 Web: under construction DJ ALMIGHTY (Las Vegas, Nevada) Email: djalmighty@yahoo.com Phone: (360) 292-8620 Web: Twitter.com/DJALMIGHTY1 DJ DEF JAMS! (Houston, Texas) Email: defjams.green@gmail.com Phone: (713) 366-6257 Web: Twitter.com/DEFTWEET DJ Sureshot (Bronx, New York) Email: Universalmcdj@yahoo.com Phone: (914) 837-6851 Web: Twitter.com/@Therealsureshot DJ King Odyssey (Newburgh, New York) Email: 845entertainment@gmail.com Phone: (845) 784-6997 Web: Twitter.com/@thekingodyssey SOUR DIEZEL (Bronx, New York) Email: AZ13288@YAHOO.COM Phone: (718) 991-6307 Web: Twitter.com/@SOURDIEZELDVD DJ FLAVA (Columbia, South Carolina) Email: djflava@gmail.com Phone: (803) 968-9366 Web: Twitter.com/@scdjflava SACRED (Miami, Florida) Email: sacred305@gmail.com Phone: (850) 264-2266 Web: Twitter.com/@sacred305 DJ ron viper (Atlanta, Georgia)
Email: djronviperatl@gmail.com Phone: (252) 367-0426 Web: Twitter.com/@ronviper DJ R3F (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: mattjknight@msn.com Phone: (404) 438-8250 Web: Twitter.com/@RealMfnDJR3F Ralow Smith (Decatur, Georgia) Email: rsentertainment101@gmail.com Phone: (404) 423-6526 Web: Twitter.com/@ralowsmith DJ F.T.S. (Cincinnati, Ohio) Email: booking.djfts@gmail.com Phone: (513) 477-3522 Web: Twitter.com/@officialdjfts DJ Shad (Indianapolis, Indiana) Email: naptownkid91@yahoo.com Phone: (317) 260-0910 Web: Twitter.com/@Mynameis_Shad DJ Kevin Crown (Brooklyn, New York) Email: kevincrown2010@gmail.com Phone: (646) 529-9349 Web: Twitter.com/@kevincrownmusic DJ BLUNT (Monterrey, Mexico) Email: DJBLUNT@GMAIL.COM Phone: (956) 534-5731 Web: Twitter.com/@JAVUDJBLUNT DJ RO (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: djro@live.com Phone: (404) 914-7897 Web: Twitter.com/@itsdjro DJ INFAMOUSONE (LOUISVILLE, Kentucky) Email: DJINFAMOUSONE@GMAIL.COM Phone: (270) 226-9660 Web: Twitter.com/@GETINFAMOUS
DJzee (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: djzeehood@gmail.com Phone: (404) 671-7377 Web: Twitter.com/@djzee808 DJ Whut It Dew (Bunkie, Louisiana) Email: djwhutitdew@gmail.com Phone: (318) 401-1959 Web: Twitter.com/@djwhutitdew DJ TeeRock (San Antonio, Texas) Email: djteerock08@gmail.com Phone: (404) 455-7505 Web: Twitter.com/@djteerock79 DJ SLYTAY (Augusta, Georgia) Email: djslytay@gmail.com Phone: (404) 409-3907 Web: Twitter.com/@djslytay DJ-SLY (Evansville, Indiana) Email: DJSLY812@yahoo.com Phone: (812) 319-2758 Web: Twitter.com/@djsly812@yahoo.com DJ.RELL (Harvey, Illinois) Email: djrell31@gmail.com Phone: (773) 240-0598 Web: Twitter.com/@djrell2000 DJ Reese (Chicago, Illinois) Email: Dkutmanagement@gmail.com Phone: (773) 886-2026 Web: Twitter.com/@Djreesechicago DJ RedChild (Delray Beach, Florida) Email: djredchild@gmail.com Phone: (561) 265-0500 Web: Twitter.com/@djredchild DJ P-Money (New York, New York) Email: dj.pmoney11172@gmail.com Phone: (631) 715-9094 Web: Twitter.com/@djpmoney
DJ Supreme (Augusta, Georgia) Email: djsupreme2u@gmail.com Phone: (706) 951-5440 Web: Twitter.com/@fleetdjsupreme
DJ Ominaya (Bronx, New York) Email: djominaya@gmail.com Phone: (917) 449-0325 Web: Twitter.com/@djominaya
DJ Ed (Miami, Florida) Email: edtheworldfamous@gmail.com Phone: (786) 972-4670 Web: Twitter.com/@eddaworldfamous
DJ O.K. Da Southern Menace (Tulsa , Oklahoma) Email: djokmp32@gmail.com Phone: (918) 906-3831 Web: Twitter.com/@djokgeneral
DJ Kingpin (Greensboro, North Carolina) Email: djkingpin@live.com Phone: (336) 215-4190 Web: Twitter.com/@DVDJKingpin
DJ Neckbone (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: djneckbone@gmail.com Phone: (678) 906-3081
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Web: Twitter.com/@djneckbone DJ MEL B EZ (Brooklyn, New York) Email: mel_b_ez06@yahoo.com Phone: (301) 237-7683 Web: Twitter.com/@DJMELBEZ DJ Magic Da Gift (Queens, New York) Email: djmagic@att.blackberry.net Phone: (646) 529-9349 Web: Twitter.com/@DJMAGICIZNICE DJ LIVE (Brooklyn, New York) Email: DJLIVE186@AOL.COM Phone: (917) 912-3647 Web: Twitter.com/@DJLIVENYC DJ Laa Choc (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: DJLaaChoc@gmail.com Phone: (313) 477-4611 Web: Twitter.com/@DJLaaChoc king cyze (Detroit, Michigan) Email: djkingcze@gmail.com Phone: (313) 414-5415 Web: Twitter.com/@djkingcyze DJ kidd koby roc (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: djkiddkobyroc@gmail.com Phone: (404) 246-1949 Web: Twitter.com/@djkiddkobyroc DJ Jeff C (Richmond, Virginia) Email: djjeffc23@gmail.com Phone: (804) 514-0929 Web: Twitter.com/@djjeffc DJ IKE G DA THE CAROLINA TRENDSETTER (Fayetteviile, North Carolina) Email: djikegdamobile@gmail.com Phone: (203) 578-7910 Web: Twitter.com/@djikegda DJ I90ONE (Rockford, Illinois) Email: eldridgedemarcus@gmail.com Phone: (815) 914-2493 Web: Twitter.com/@dji90one DJ Gucci The King Of The Underground (Buffalo Grove, Illinois) Email: Curtis.jones13@yahoo.com Phone: (847) 708-5692 Web: Twitter.com/@djgucci13 DJ G Phaness (Jacksonville, North Carolina) Email: samegang.music@gmail.com Phone: (631) 561-3052 Web: Twitter.com/@DJGPhaness DJ D-Slick (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: djdslick@gmail.com Phone: (910) 584-3134 Web: Twitter.com/@djdslick92 DJ Deuce (Louisville, Kentucky) Email: djde2ce@gmail.com Phone: (502) 314-4968 Web: Twitter.com/@djde2ce DJ D-IZZY (Savannah, Georgia) Email: derrick.isabell@gmail.com Phone: (912) 341-5679 Web: Twitter.com/@djd_izzy DJ CURRENSY (Houston, Texas) Email: djcurrensy@gmail.com Phone: (512) 947-2479 Web: Twitter.com/@djcurrensy
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DJ Creativity (Los Angeles, California) Email: additionLartist@aol.com Phone: (818) 422-4663 Web: Twitter.com/@DJCreativity32 DJ Craig D (Chicago, Illinois) Email: dj@djcraigd.com Phone: (847) 489-2009 Web: Twitter.com/@djcraigd DJ Chubsta (Mesa, Arizona) Email: djchubsta@gmail.com Phone: (602) 400-9379 Web: Twitter.com/@djchubsta DJ Butter B (Virginia Beach, Virginia) Email: Big134dee@gmail.com Phone: (757) 412-7088 Web: Twitter.com/@Djbutterb DJ Arsenal (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: djarsenal504@gmail.com Phone: (504) 236-3892 Web: Twitter.com/@djarsenal DJ Tru Story (Jacksonville, Florida) Email: djtrustory@gmail.com Phone: (904) 566-2486 Web: Twitter.com/@DJ_TruStory DJ 5X (Chula Vista, California) Email: getat5x@gmail.com Phone: (619) 808-6995 Web: Twitter.com/@dj_5x DJ Luck (Stone Mountain, Georgia) Email: bookchrisluck@gmail.com Phone: (404) 484-3596 Web: Twitter.com/@darealchrisluck DJ A STAR (Greenville, South Carolina) Email: astarthedj@gmail.com Phone: (347) 368-3983 Web: Twitter.com/@Da1astar DJ B-Rite (Louisville, Kentucky) Email: CityBoyDJ@Gmail.com Phone: (502) 819-8395 Web: Twitter.com/@CityBoyDJ DJ Au (Montgomery , Alabama) Email: deejayau@gmail.com Phone: (334) 355-8708 Web: Twitter.com/@austinlive1 FAZEONE (Yonkers, New York) Email: 730products@gmail.com Phone: (914) 513-7811 Web: Twitter.com/@730products DJ TRUZY (Tulsa , Oklahoma) Email: DJTRUZY@AOL.COM Phone: (918) 951-9415 Web: TRUZY.COM TRAPLORDZ (Charlotte, North Carolina) Email: drumlordzent@gmail.com Phone: (704) 323-9980 Web: TRAPLORDZMUSIC.BLOGSPOT. COM DJ Stretch (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) Email: djstretchmail@gmail.com Phone: (414) 517-6047 Web: trakrunnazmusic.com DJ NYCE (Paterson, New Jersey) Email: LMG.DJNYCETHAMIXTAPEKILLA@ GMAIL.COM
Phone: (973) 460-9337 Web: THISISDJNYCE.COM The World Famous DJ Lomaxxl (Memphis, Tennessee) Email: djlomaxx@gmail.com Phone: (901) 340-6275 Web: theworldfamousdjlomaxx.com Coco-Z the Mix Mistress (Cleveland, Ohio) Email: cocozthemixmistress@gmail.com Phone: (216) 965-9576 Web: themixmistress.com The People’s Choice DJ Shaolin (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: mixtapeassassin@gmail.com Phone: (404) 553-6222 Web: themarksmendjs.com and djshaolin. info DJ Legacy (Nashville, Tennessee) Email: djlegacyonline@gmail.com Phone: (510) 967-8335 Web: thelegendarystatus.blogspot.com Wylout (Baltimore, Maryland) Email: Djwylout@gmail.com Phone: (443) 740-3626 Web: Thehandthatfeedsyou.net SINISTER SHAN (Greensboro, North Carolina) Email: SINISTERSHAN@GMAIL.COM Phone: (804) 868-6564 Web: THEFIREMENDJS.COM
DJ What It Iz (Springfield, Massachusetts) Email: djwhatitiz@gmail.com Phone: (413) 301-7938 Web: streetsbest.com DJ 1200 (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: djstarborn@gmail.com Phone: (614) 774-8229 Web: starborn@gmail.com Dough From Da Go (Chicago, Illinois) Email: Doughmuzikk@Gmail.com Phone: (773) 213-4623 Web: StackOrStarveDvd.com DJ Spontaneous (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: DJSpontaneous@gmail.com Phone: (443) 739-2103 Web: SpontaneousDJ.com DJ LKP (Wallsend, United Kingdom) Email: lkp-thetoonsfinest@hotmail.co.uk Phone: (792) 166-2746 Web: soundcloud.com/lkp DJ Senith/Swollen Audio (Hempstead, New York) Email: swollenaudio@hotmail.com Phone: (516) 850-8753 Web: soundcloud.com/dj_senith universalDJSun (McDonough, Georgia) Email: sun@soulasounds.com Phone: (954) 854-5983 Web: soulasounds.com
The Don Santos (Houston, Texas) Email: thedonsantos@gmail.com Phone: (617) 901-3696 Web: thedonsantos.com
DJ CABELLERO (Washington, DC) Email: Cabellero@SmashmouthHip-Hop. com Phone: (240) 625-1352 Web: SmashmouthHip-Hop.com
DJ Iceberg (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: Therealdjiceberg@gmail.com Phone: (404) 488-8669 Web: THEDJICEBERG.com
DJ Sido (Port Charlotte, Florida) Email: dj_sido_69@yahoo.com Phone: (941) 421-6584 Web: sites.google.com/site/djsido69
The Demolition Men (Oakland, California) Email: djdevro@gmail.com Phone: (510) 712-8522 Web: thedemolitionmen.com
Sir Classic (Decatur, Georgia) Email: sirclassic@hotmail.com Phone: (404) 454-7475 Web: sirclassic.info
DJ Hammburger (San Antonio, Texas) Email: hamminfo@gmail.com Phone: (210) 248-4170 Web: TheDamnHammShow.com
SINQUE (New Rochelle, New York) Email: RIVAROAD@GMAIL.COM Phone: (914) 356-4590 Web: SINQUE.WEB.OFFICELIVE.COM
Ahsan The Golden Child (New Brunswick, New Jersey) Email: ahsanthegoldenchild@gmail.com Phone: (908) 531-3280 Web: TheBlueprintRadio.com
DJ FEMMIE (Piscataway, New Jersey) Email: djfemmesierradonna@gmail.com Phone: (732) 470-2558 Web: sierradonnaentlive.ning.com
Kingpin AKA Streets Kingpin (Tampa, Florida) Email: KINGPIN.STREET@GMAIL.COM Phone: (813) 758-6543 Web: teambiggarankin.com, coredjs.com DJ ROB MISTA DMV (Washington, DC) Email: Mistadmv@gmail.com Phone: (202) 437-0536 Web: TARGETSQUAD.com DJ G (London, UK) Email: gurdeepsm@gmail.com Phone: (078) 459-5005 Web: strictlybangerz.com
DJ Meti Already (Chicago, Illinois) Email: metialready@gmail.com Phone: (773) 387-2215 Web: shoshotgame.com Applejac (Decatur, Georgia) Email: ay.period.jay@gmail.com Phone: (404) 786-9381 Web: sheckyapple.blogspot.com DJ KGee (Louisville, Kentucky) Email: second2noneky@gmail.com Phone: (502) 712-6786 Web: second2noneent.com DJ Trapper Jon (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: royalbellchap1@bellsouth.net
Phone: (404) 514-4259 Web: royalfamrecords.com DJ THR33 (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) Email: djthr33@gmail.com Phone: (205) 496-1815 Web: reverbnation.com/djthr33 DJ RON-DAWG (Sydney, Australia) Email: djrondawg@hotmail.com Phone: (041) 431-8294 Web: reverbnation.com/djrondawg DJ Norfcak (Charlotte, North Carolina) Email: DJNORFCAK@GMAIL.COM Phone: (919) 225-9517 Web: REVERBNATION.COM/DJNORFCAK DJ 360 (Miami, Florida) Email: dj360@tmo.blackberry.net Phone: (786) 554-8766 Web: reverbnation.com/dj360 DJ Domination (Houston, Texas) Email: dominionglobalradio@gmail.com Phone: (281) 277-6626 Web: radioairplaypros.com DJ Qwess Coast (Los Angeles, California) Email: dj@qwesscoast.com Phone: (310) 703-6072 Web: qwesscoast.com Jammin Jay (Albany, Georgia) Email: jamminjayradio@gmail.com Phone: (229) 296-6093 Web: power1055fm.com DJ CJ Tha Sticman (Birmingham , Alabama)
Email: cjthasticman@gmail.com Phone: (205) 566-9660 Web: paidinfullmixshow.com DJ SouthanBred (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: omenagency@gmail.com Phone: (770) 899-2430 Web: omenagency.com DJ Chiszle (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) Email: djchiszle@yahoo.com Phone: (225) 284-1656 Web: none, datpiff.com/profile/choppedchiszle, thatcrack.com/?s=dj+chiszle
Phone: (347) 768-5540 Web: MYSPACE.COM/RONG1 MISTER SWAGUHVIS’TRAKUHVIS (Indianapolis, Indiana) Email: mrswaguhvistrakuhvis@yahoo.com Phone: (317) 529-9026 Web: myspace.com/newbreedentertainmentgroup DJTRILL (San Francisci, California) Email: MYR_2004@MAIL.COM Phone: (510) 222-1291 Web: MYSPACE.COM/MRBLUESTARSUN
DJ GreenEye (Los Angeles, California) Email: green3ye@gmail.com Phone: (818) 434-0415 Web: newjams.net
DJ Mobstar (Jacksonville, Florida) Email: therealmobstar@gmail.com Phone: (904) 993-3023 Web: myspace.com/mobstardj
DJ D-TEC (Columbia, South Carolina) Email: boutwhat2@gmail.com Phone: (803) 269-6895 Web: MYSPACE/SCDJDTEC
MP4 (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: one.mike.p@gmail.com Phone: (678) 934-1501 Web: myspace.com/mikepage01
DJ DAGWOOD (Los Angeles, California) Email: djdagwoodmp3@gmail.com Phone: (706) 300-9356 Web: myspace.com/theworldfamousdjdagwood
jdubble (Denver, Colorado) Email: palmore_jamar@yahoo.com Phone: (720) 690-8112 Web: myspace.com/jaydubblehussle
Homicide (Camden, New Jersey) Email: iamhomicide@gmail.com Phone: (609) 513-7882 Web: myspace.com/straighthomicidemuzik LEGENDARY DJ RON G (New York, New York) Email: DJRONG84@GMAIL.COM
DJ FLIPCYIDE (El Paso, Texas) Email: flipcyide@gmail.com Phone: (915) 603-9324 Web: myspace.com/flipcyide DJ Young Lion, (Providence, Rhode Island) Email: djyounglion@gmail.com Phone: (508) 740-5744 Web: myspace.com/djyounglion
DJ Will Money (Cincinnati, Ohio) Email: djwillmoney513@gmail.com Phone: (513) 300-2635 Web: myspace.com/djwillmoney DJ Twizt Alaskas Mix King (Anchorage, Alaska) Email: djtwiztalaska@gmail.com Phone: (305) 298-2614 Web: myspace.com/djtwiztalaska DJ.Thirrzty (Vancouver, Canada) Email: westcoastoffence@gmail.com Phone: (778) 318-5457 Web: myspace.com/djthirrzty DJ Phyre (Houston, Texas) Email: djphyreone@gmail.com Phone: (713) 483-0254 Web: myspace.com/djphyre1 DJ PHIYA (Dallas, Texas) Email: djphiya@gmail.com Phone: (601) 672-2558 Web: myspace.com/djphiya601 DJ MISTA B (Bologna, Italy) Email: djmistab@gmail.com Phone: (347) 672-2073 Web: myspace.com/djmistab DJ Larizzle (London, UK) Email: djlarizzle@hotmail.com Phone: (800) 344-6453 Web: myspace.com/djlarizzle DJay Hazzel (Acworth, Georgia) Email: beyondlymitzent@gmail.com Phone: (404) 680-0189
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Web: myspace.com/djayhazzel, beyondlymitz.blogspot.com DEEJANE PUSSY GALORE (, Germany) Email: cookiekate@hotmail.com Phone: (018) 182-3768 Web: myspace.com/deejanepussygalore A i Productions (Bronx, New York) Email: aiproductionsmixtapes@gmail.com Phone: (718) 924-7269 Web: myspace.com/aiproductions JAM PONY | ROCK BOOTY EXPRESS DJS (Tallahassee, Florida) Email: wgunstudios@yahoo.com Phone: (850) 345-7235 Web: muzikshackmania.com DJ Bankrupt (Edmonton, Canada) Email: musicmoneymixtapes@gmail.com Phone: (780) 406-5586 Web: musicmoneymixtapes.com DJ G.O. (Ft. Lauderdale , Florida) Email: djgo954@gmail.com Phone: (954) 895-7300 Web: mrpassmycup.com Mr. Magnum (Gainesville, Florida) Email: MrMagnum@Magic1013.com Phone: (954) 547-1978 Web: MrMagnumMusic.com DJ Al Pete (Jacksonville, Florida) Email: mralpete@gmail.com Phone: (904) 343-9163 Web: mralpete.com DJ Mixxin Mel (Davenport, Iowa) Email: mixxinmel@mchsi.com Phone: (563) 579-6880 Web: mixxinmel.com Lord Faz (Paris, France) Email: mixlawax@gmail.com Phone: (061) 748-1768 Web: mixlawax.com DJ White Rock (New Haven , Connecticut) Email: djwhiterock@gmail.com Phone: (866) 824-8340 Web: Mixbrokers.com Mike40 (Bronx, New York) Email: Mike40mixtapes@gmail.com Phone: (347) 922-6726 Web: MIKE40.INFO Maxheat / DJ MaD MaX (akron, Ohio) Email: mm@maxheat.com Phone: (234) 738-1848 Web: maxheat.com DJ K-Swiss (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: massiveallstars@gmail.com Phone: (404) 319-9298 Web: massiveallstars.com King Bone (Columbia, South Carolina) Email: otis.jacobs@yahoo.com Phone: (803) 647-1016 Web: maristarentertainment.parks.officelive. com/PressKit.aspx Kujho (Hattiesburg, Mississippi) Email: Kujho@me.com Phone: (601) 620-8422 Web: LateNiteSocialite.net
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The Toucan Bird Rockstar JC Flores (San Antonio , Texas) Email: thetoucanbird@shadyvilledjs.net Phone: (210) 834-0927 Web: jcfloresonline.com Jam Master D (Texarkana , Texas) Email: jmmasterd@aol.com Phone: (903) 824-2524 Web: jam-master-d.wetpaint.com DJ Big House / Dub-G (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: djbighouse228@gmail.com Phone: (228) 342-3080 Web: itsmyurls.com/dubg228 The Cut Creator DJ Outkast (Philipsburg, Saint Martin) Email: dj.outkast@gmail.com Phone: (305) 740-1368 Web: itsmyurls.com/djoutkast DJ KRUNCH (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: KRUNCHTV@YAHOO.COM Phone: (678) 520-8623 Web: ITSMYURLS.COM/DJKRUNCH DJ charlie hustle (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: milliondollarradio@gmail.com Phone: (404) 838-6768 Web: itsmyurls.com/404_838_6768 DJ e-roc (Newport News, Virginia) Email: djeroc89@yahoo.com Phone: (757) 358-2770 Web: itslocktight.com DJ Chaddy Chaz (Fort Wayne, Indiana) Email: dj_chaddychaz@yahoo.com Phone: (260) 750-0398 Web: indianamobilemusic.com DJ KUTT THROAT (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: bookdjkuttthroat@gmail.com Phone: (678) 768-0618 Web: ilovemyplug.com DJ Fly Guy (Fairburn, Georgia) Email: djflyguybooking@gmail.com Phone: (678) 200-6486 Web: ilovemyplug.com DJ JAZ (Boston, Massachusetts) Email: Djjaz@me.com Phone: (617) 676-8033 Web: iDjjaz.com DJ Lil Keem (Greenville, South Carolina) Email: djlilkeem93@gmail.com Phone: (864) 201-4968 Web: iamdjlilkeem.com DJ AO (San Diego, California) Email: iamdjao@gmail.com Phone: (214) 864-4536 Web: iamdjao.com Da’ Hitman (Dallas, Texas) Email: usmradio@gmail.com Phone: (817) 919-4576 Web: iamdahitman.blogspot.com DJ Beanz (Boston, Massachusetts) Email: hollaatbeanz@gmail.com Phone: (703) 231-4951 Web: hollaatbeanz.blogspot.com Montana White (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: FELONYWORLD@GMAIL.COM
Phone: (404) 934-2262 Web: HITTMENNDJSLIVE.COM DJ Dub Floyd (Varnell, Georgia) Email: yaboyfloyd@gmail.com Phone: (706) 271-5920 Web: highofflife.com Meta 4 (Miami, Florida) Email: djmeta4@gmail.com Phone: (305) 741-6382 Web: greymatterblog.com DJ Drizzle (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: djdrizzle513@yahoo.com Phone: (513) 317-8857 Web: gotdrizzle.com Juan Burgandy (San Jose, California) Email: juanburgandy@yahoo.com Phone: (408) 799-0617 Web: google-juanburgandy DJ TOP 10 (Brooklyn, New York) Email: DEEJAYTOP10@GMAIL.COM Phone: (347) 206-8880 Web: FRATTPARTIES.COM DJ Crisis (Nashville, Tennessee) Email: djcrisismusic@gmail.com Phone: (615) 522-3288 Web: flymajor.com the fleet DJs (Augusta, Georgia) Email: president@fleetdjs.com Phone: (706) 951-5440 Web: fleetdjs.com DJ Rage (Nashville, Tennessee) Email: djrage@shadyvilledjs.net Phone: (615) 594-7517 Web: facebook.com/Thedjrage DJ Rage (Nashville, Tennessee) Email: Ragedj@gmail.com Phone: (615) 594-7517 Web: facebook.com/thedjrage weedybeats (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Email: pearsallsp@aol.com Phone: (215) 435-6031 Web: facebook.com/pages/ WeedyBeats/180122335862 DJ Princess Cut aka Sweetbox Jones (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: sweetboxjones@gmail.com Phone: (404) 236-9081 Web: SweetBoxJones.com
Web: FACEBOOK.COM/GODJPRIMETIME DJ TEE (Lapwai, Idaho) Email: djtee_01@hotmail.com Phone: (208) 553-1516 Web: facebook.com/djtee208 DJ STALIN (Bronx, New York) Email: tapebreakers@gmail.com Phone: (914) 803-6211 Web: facebook.com/djstalin DJ SHABLAST (New York, New York) Email: DJSHABLAST@GMAIL.COM Phone: (404) 889-6939 Web: FACEBOOK.COM/DJSHABLAST DJ Rice (Dallas, Texas) Email: djricemusic@gmail.com Phone: (214) 603-1009 Web: facebook.com/djrice0316 DJ NVS Styles (Miami, Florida) Email: nvsstyles@gmail.com Phone: (786) 280-4536 Web: facebook.com/DJNVSStyles#!/ pages/DJ-NVS-STYLES-FANPAGE/303759533032 DJ No Joke (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: MYSTERDEEJAY@YAHOO.COM Phone: (404) 454-9084 Web: FACEBOOK.COM/DJNOJOKE DJ NEUTRON (Pensacola, Florida) Email: NEUTRONMP3@GMAIL.COM Phone: (850) 619-1498 Web: FACEBOOK.COM/DJNEUTRON DJ Kermit (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: djkermitthefrog@yahoo.com Phone: (770) 912-3418 Web: facebook.com/djkermitthefrog The Upstate Club Bangerz, DJ JK (Greenville, South Carolina) Email: dj.jk@coxradio.com Phone: (864) 630-8133 Web: facebook.com/djjk1073 DJ JIHAD (Chicago, Illinois) Email: deejayjihad@gmail.com Phone: (773) 567-4883 Web: facebook.com/dj jihad DJ3 (Wichita, Kansas) Email: dj3316@gmail.com Phone: (316) 871-8202 Web: facebook.com/derrick crosby
d.j. Ohso Mr. L.I.V.E (Leesburg, Florida) Email: djdebonaire2010@yahoo.com Phone: (352) 255-3138 Web: facebook.com/ohsodebonaire
Curtis Rock (Corpus Christi, Texas) Email: curtis.rock@boomboxbros.com Phone: (361) 438-8881 Web: facebook.com/curtisrock
Mixmaster Jones Capone (Evansville, Indiana) Email: jonescapone1@gmail.com Phone: (812) 774-6413 Web: facebook.com/mixmasterjonescapone
DJ I.N.C. (Dumfries, Virginia) Email: teem.inc.music@gmail.com Phone: (703) 296-4075 Web: facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile. php?id=100000260565204
The Texasheavyweight (Tyler, Texas) Email: miturnentertainment@gmail.com Phone: (903) 574-6225 Web: facebook.com/miturn
DJ ILL-SET (Houston, Texas) Email: ill_set@hotmail.com Phone: (832) 741-7677 Web: facebook ill-set dee-jay
GO DJ PRIMETIME (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: DJPRIMETIMEATL@GMAIL.COM Phone: (404) 654-3578
DJ Kosta (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) Email: dirtysouthunion@aol.com Phone: (754) 367-3945
Web: dsuradio.com DJ ZEKE (New York, New York) Email: DJZEKE1@GMAIL.COM Phone: (917) 803-5443 Web: DJZEKE.COM DJ Young CUBA (Tampa, Florida) Email: youngcuba@gmail.com Phone: (813) 531-2649 Web: djyoungcuba.com,sonarradio.us DJ Yoshi (Newark, New Jersey) Email: dbdjyoshi703@aol.com Phone: (201) 832-9600 Web: djyoshi.com Whiplash (Houston, Texas) Email: djwhiplash75@gmail.com Phone: (503) 302-4402 Web: djwhiplash.podomatic.com DJ TONY H. (Riverdale, Georgia) Email: promokingzmp3@gmail.com Phone: (678) 480-8241 Web: djtonyh.blogspot.com DJ TEKNISION (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: djteknision@gmail.com Phone: (404) 291-9575 Web: djteknision.podomatic.com DJtek.ca (Hamilton, Canada) Email: INFO@DJTEK.CA Phone: (905) 928-8359 Web: DJTEK.CA DJ TC (Indianapolis, Indiana) Email: DJTCMUSIC@GMAIL.COM
Phone: (317) 603-2739 Web: djtcmusic.yolasite.com DJSwagga (Washington, DC) Email: BookDjSwagga@gmail.com Phone: (202) 422-1580 Web: DjSwagga.com DJSmooth (Albany, New York) Email: djsmooth66@gmail.com Phone: (518) 253-9777 Web: dj-smooth.com Shorty Wop (Brooklyn, New York) Email: shortywopinfo@gmail.com Phone: (917) 267-8354 Web: djshortywop.com DJ SETVER (San Diego, California) Email: DJSETVER@GMAIL.COM Phone: (619) 739-3905 Web: DJSETVER.COM DJ SERAFIN (Northridge, California) Email: DJSERAFIN@GMAIL.COM Phone: (818) 256-7225 Web: DJSERAFIN.COM DJ Semi aka The Mixtape Marvel (Hartford, Connecticut) Email: djsemi@gmail.com Phone: (203) 565-8702 Web: djsemi.com DJ Scrill (Texarkana, Texas) Email: djscrillmp3@gmail.com Phone: (323) 570-2192 Web: djscrill.com
Schemes (Laurel, Maryland) Email: djschemesmp3@gmail.com Phone: (347) 661-0769 Web: djschemes.com RUSH (A.C.T, Australia) Email: djrushmusic@gmail.com Phone: (040) 405-7766 Web: djrushmusic.com DJ Ron Love (Orlando, Florida) Email: ron@djronlove.com Phone: (407) 325-3520 Web: djronlove.com DJ Rob-Low (Bronx, New York) Email: DjRobLowBX@gmail.com Phone: (718) 717-3998 Web: DjRobLow.com DJ Ro (New Orleans, Louisiana) Email: djro504@gmail.com Phone: (504) 669-5968 Web: djro.com DJ Rio Blackwood (Alexandria, Virginia) Email: djrio2007@gmail.com Phone: (571) 201-2855 Web: djrioblackwood.blogspot.com DJ Reign (Brandon, Mississippi) Email: djreign68@yahoo.com Phone: (601) 503-6462 Web: djreignonline.com DJ Red Diamond (Mays Landing, New Jersey) Email: djreddiamond@gmail.com Phone: (609) 816-3071
Web: djreddiamond.com DJ Razor Kutz (Boston, Massachusetts) Email: dj_razorkutz@yahoo.com Phone: (857) 417-8015 Web: djrazorkutz.com DJ PUFF DRAGON (Norfolk, Virginia) Email: PUFFDRAGON1200@GMAIL.COM Phone: (757) 469-8692 Web: djpuffdragon1200.com DJ Pheloneous (Seattle, Washington) Email: phillipswanson@gmail.com Phone: (206) 679-0466 Web: djpheloneous.com DJ Phat Katt (Lexington, Kentucky) Email: DjPhatKatt@gmail.com Phone: (859) 420-1885 Web: djphatkatt.com DJ Outlaw (Isa Town, Bahrain) Email: djoutlawmp3@gmail.com Phone: (000) 000-0000 Web: djoutlaw.com DJ Nyce (Washington, DC) Email: djnyce@gmail.com Phone: (202) 448-9927 Web: djnyce.com DJ NUMBAWUN (Las Vegas, Nevada) Email: IMAKEHITS@DJNUMBAWUN.COM Phone: (702) 542-2546 Web: DJNUMBAWUN.COM DJ Nose (Washington, DC) Email: djnosedc@gmail.com
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Phone: (703) 864-5003 Web: djnose.com DJ Nez (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: info@djnez360.com Phone: (678) 262-7222 Web: djnez360.com DJ Neko (Augusta, Georgia) Email: djjlun@gmail.com Phone: (706) 726-6891 Web: DJNEKO.com DJ Nasty Naz (Beverly Hills, California) Email: info@djnastynaz.com Phone: (506) 459-1230 Web: djnastynaz.com Dr Klaw aka DJ Mutt (beverly hills, California) Email: dlobsta1@aol.com Phone: (415) 307-8425 Web: djmutt.com DJ MIKE SWIFT (New Orleans, Louisiana) Email: djmikeswift@gmail.com Phone: (832) 524-5718 Web: djmikeswift.com DJ Mike3G (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: Djmike3g@gmail.com Phone: (954) 864-8806 Web: DJMike3G.com DJ LUMINATI (Saginaw, Michigan) Email: djluminati@gmail.com Phone: (810) 449-1093 Web: djluminati.com
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DJ Larceny (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: djlarceny@gmail.com Phone: (678) 592-1620 Web: djlarceny.com DJ K Yung (Moline , Illinois) Email: djkyung@gmail.com Phone: (309) 721-7093 Web: djkyung.com DJ Ktone (Denver, Colorado) Email: ktonetv@gmail.com Phone: (720) 404-6767 Web: djktone.com DJ KNIGHT (Lithonia, Georgia) Email: djknightparties@gmail.com Phone: (404) 784-5243 Web: djknightatl.com DJ Jonny Dougs (Chelmsford, Massachusetts) Email: jpren182@gmail.com Phone: (978) 761-3388 Web: DJJonnyDougs.blogspot.com DJ Jmoney (Memphis, Tennessee) Email: dj.jmoney@yahoo.com Phone: (901) 237-7007 Web: dj-jmoney.com DJ IMMORTAL (Miami Beach, Florida) Email: DJIMMORTAL305@GMAIL.COM Phone: (754) 368-4449 Web: DJIMMORTAL.COM DJ hb smooth (Chicago, Illinois) Email: djsmooth1987@gmail.com Phone: (773) 809-5629
Web: djhotboysmooth.net DJ heroin (Miami, Florida) Email: djheroin@gmail.com Phone: (305) 647-8769 Web: djheroin.com DJ Fire (Spring, Texas) Email: djfire@djfireonline.com Phone: (305) 741-3473 Web: djfireonline.com DJ FeelX (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: hittmandj@comcast.net Phone: (404) 944-7522 Web: DJFeelX.net DJ FADE (Bronx, New York) Email: DJ6145@gmail.com Phone: (646) 287-5851 Web: DJFADE.biz DJ ESSO (New York, New York) Email: djesso@djesso.com Phone: (630) 400-4120 Web: djesso.com DJ Emiliot (Brussels, France) Email: locoshowradio@gmail.com Phone: (049) 684-4331 Web: djemiliot.com DA KING DJEJ (Codele, Georgia) Email: DJEJ06KING@GMAIL.COM Phone: (404) 520-5643 Web: DJEJENT.NING.COM DJ Dre - ATL (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: iamdjdreatl@gmail.com
Phone: (404) 422-5035 Web: djdre-atl.com DJ Dre (Fort Worth, Texas) Email: djdre817@gmail.com Phone: (817) 919-5828 Web: djdre.com DJ dopeboifresh (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: djdopeboifresh@gmail.com Phone: (404) 951-2689 Web: djdopeboifresh.com DJ Don X (Lanham, Maryland) Email: djdonx@gmail.com Phone: (718) 930-3182 Web: djdonx.com DJ Doctor A Muzik (Charlotte, North Carolina) Email: djdoctora704@aol.com Phone: (704) 460-1120 Web: djdoctora704mixtapes.blogspot.com DJ D-Money (Norfolk, Virginia) Email: djdmoney@djdmoney.com Phone: (804) 894-0953 Web: djdmoney.com DJ DIMPLES (Miami, Florida) Email: DJDIMPLES83@GMAIL.COM Phone: (305) 742-3992 Web: djdimples.com DJ Dex (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: djdexinfo@yahoo.com Phone: (843) 408-6520 Web: djdex.net
DJ Desirez (Buffalo, New York) Email: djdesirez@gmail.co Phone: (716) 848-0477 Web: djdesirez.com
Big AL (St. Louis, Missouri) Email: bigal350@gmail.com Phone: (913) 562-7552 Web: coredjs.com, crowdrockanation.com
DJ Des (Norfolk, Virginia) Email: elementsofartent@gmail.com Phone: (910) 494-2681 Web: Djdes.net
CUTMASTER $TYLE (Detroit, Michigan) Email: streetgospelmixtape@gmail.com Phone: (248) 632-0390 Web: conglomeratedjs.com
DJ Dacick 1 (Killeen, Texas) Email: djdacick1@gmail.com Phone: (573) 230-3083 Web: djdacick1.com
DJ Mista T (Marietta, Georgia) Email: getdjmistat@gmail.com Phone: (770) 377-3632 Web: coast2coastmixtapes.com/DJSite/djs/djdetail. aspx?djid=8656
DJ Commish (Bronx, New York) Email: dj.commish@gmail.com Phone: (347) 546-4733 Web: djcommish.com DJ C-Lo (Nashville, Tennessee) Email: djayclo@gmail.com Phone: (615) 918-9815 Web: dj-clo.com DJ Brucki (Gainesville, Florida) Email: djbrucki@gmail.com Phone: (813) 598-6877 Web: djbrucki.com DJ BRE (Miami, Florida) Email: DJBre7@gmail.com Phone: (954) 376-2695 Web: DJ-BRE.com DJ Blurray (Austin, Texas) Email: djblurraymp3@gmail.com Phone: (512) 799-1744 Web: djblurray.com DJ Big Dee(Big Dee (Las Vegas, Nevada) Email: bigdee702@gmail.com Phone: (702) 666-2115 Web: djbigdee.com DJ B-EAZY (Baltimore, Maryland) Email: DJBEAZY1200@GMAIL.COM Phone: (410) 868-3584 Web: DJB-EAZY.COM DJ TIGER (Bay Shore, New York) Email: DJTIGERCDS@GMAIL.COM Phone: (631) 748-4295 Web: DJAYTIGER.COM DJ Ames (Derby, UK) Email: ukmixtapeking@gmail.com Phone: (914) 613-3790 Web: djamesuk.co.uk DJ Absurd (Paris, France) Email: djabsurd@gmail.com Phone: (060) 340-6224 Web: djabsurd.com DJ5starr the General (Baltimore, Maryland) Email: dj5starr@gmail.com Phone: (410) 977-0235 Web: dj5starr.com DJ rave (Dallas, Texas) Email: definitiondjrave@gmail.com Phone: (469) 544-0214 Web: definitiondjs.com DJ D-Wun (Providence, Rhode Island) Email: Theresonlywun@gmail.com Phone: (401) 369-6585 Web: datpiff.com/profile/djdwun00
Dee Jay A-seven (Nashville, Tennessee) Email: aluwi7@gmail.com Phone: (615) 947-7652 Web: bonafydemag.com DJ Bobby Hustle (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: therealbobbyhustle@gmail.com Phone: (931) 302-2112 Web: bobbyhustle.blogspot.com Big Steve Gee (New York, New York) Email: stevegee@bell.blackberry.net Phone: (403) 805-4664 Web: bigstevegee.com DJ bcbroderick (Hendersonville , Tennessee) Email: bcbroderick@aol.com Phone: (615) 348-8867 Web: bcbroderick.com Geta510 (Toronto, Canada) Email: geta510@gmail.com Phone: (416) 845-8228 Web: bantomnation.com Squincy Jones (Houston, Texas) Email: squincyjones@gmail.com Phone: (832) 477-6214 Web: awwready.com DJ A to the L (Tallahassee, Florida) Email: atothel@gmail.com Phone: (850) 459-3280 Web: altrap.com DJ Seizure (Miami, Florida) Email: djseizure@gmail.com Phone: (305) 647-8694 Web: alloutallstardjs.ning.com ¥@$$ (Saint denis, France) Email: bertrandcardot@free.fr Phone: (068) 573-3228 Web: africanism/over-blog.com DJ Desirez (Buffalo, New York) Email: djdesirez@gmail.com Phone: (716) 848-0477 Web: 1dotfmjamz.com
Email: SPDJS@AOL.COM Phone: (352) 457-4111 Boricua Bro. (DJ Bori & DJ Boricua) (Tampa, Florida) Email: JulioLarrieux@hotmail.com Phone: (813) 283-8897 DJ light-skinned (Atlanta, Georgia) Email: Tweldon@bellsouth.net Phone: (678) 592-0644 King Greatness (Augusta, Georgia) Email: IAMDJGREATNESS@HOTMAIL.COM Phone: (803) 391-1432 Mr.Alphabet (Douglasville, Georgia) Email: alphabetkelsey@yahoo.com Phone: (404) 492-2271 DJ G-M.O.P (Forsyth, Georgia) Email: lilgee47mp@yahoo.com Phone: (478) 508-1729 DJ Cube (Gainesville, Georgia) Email: ulabpro8@gmail.com Phone: (770) 540-4140 DJ BIG MIKE (Lithonia, Georgia) Email: BIG85MIKE@YAHOO.COM Phone: (404) 838-1842 DJ Rickie Ric (Des Moines, Iowa) Email: djrickieric@aol.com Phone: (515) 559-3699 DJ Kool Ken (Detroit, Michigan) Email: djkoolkenn@gmail.com Phone: (313) 989-7984 DJ.Speedway / Boo-Coo Beats (Jackson, Mississippi) Email: dj.speedway@comcast.net Phone: (601) 454-8869 DJ CD (St.Louis, Missouri) Email: djcdspins@yahoo.com Phone: (314) 872-1629 DJ Tempo (Seaside Heights , New Jersey) Email: njfavdjtempo@yahoo.com Phone: (732) 773-2410 DJ. MUSIC MIKE (Bronx, New York) Email: musicmike44@yahoo.com Phone: (646) 408-5880 DJ TreyLove (Clarksville, Tennessee) Email: djtrey330@yahoo.com Phone: (931) 302-8336 DJ pat (Medina, Tennessee) Email: Djpat1200@aol.com Phone: (731) 234-2458 DJ Trap (Nashville, Tennessee) Email: djtrap107@gmail.com Phone: (615) 416-9887
CHUCKIE STEEL (Farhnam, United Kingdom) Email: gavfresh@hotmail.com Phone: (078) 552-7930
DJ Mocha (Nashville, Tennessee) Email: mochadivine@gmail.com Phone: (615) 750-2285
The Queen (Decatur, Alabama) Email: joycecoffman@gmail.com Phone: (256) 214-6711
DJ MOODY (Dallas, Texas) Email: CHSTMOODY@YAHOO.COM Phone: (469) 233-3933
DJ VOICE (New Haven , Connecticut) Email: dj.voice203@yahoo.com Phone: (412) 425-2038 DJ MAN (Dade City, Florida)
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