Rapper 20 Bello; Photograph by Darrow Montgomery
Posted by Sarah Godfrey on Oct. 28, 2009, at 12:50 pm
Thanks to the hard work of both hip-hop pioneers and young upstarts throughout D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, the DMV is now officially on the map. It’s also in the dictionary. The Urban Dictionary—but still.
Most regions with thriving hip-hop scenes have catchy nicknames, but before the whole DMV acronym caught on in the mid-aughts, the greater nation’s capital lacked one. Chocolate City, popularized decades ago, was starting to get a little moldy, and it ignores both the all-important suburbs and the fact that D.C. is becoming more cream-filled by the day. There have been valiant efforts to make “The Middle East” (for middle East Coast, get it?) stick, but it didn’t happen. Ditto for “Tri-State,” which failed not only because it’s already taken but because, technically, only two states are involved.
So where’d the acronym come from? In an informal poll of area hip-hop luminaries—from Judah to Kokayi, Head-Roc to Overok—the same three names came up over and over: Wale, DJ Rob AKA Mista DMV, and 20Bello.
Actually, there was one other contender, too: MC-turntablist-producer DJ Eurok maintains the first use of the DMV to mean D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (rather than a certain dysfunctional city agency), was on local corner store phone cards emblazoned with phrases such as “Excellent DMV local access.” He may be right, but in terms of making the term hot, credit definitely goes to the hip-hop community.
“Since I was a kid we always said ‘DC, Maryland, Virginia’ area in that order,” writes Tyrone Norris of Rosetta Stoned in an e-mail. “I think I hear DMV used most when describing the hip-hop scene in the area. If anyone really pushed that phrase, it was the rappers.”
Wale certainly took “DMV” global—thanks to his major-label deal and increasingly high profile, he has been able to sprinkle the term in countless interviews and performances all over the country, but his manager says he didn’t coin the term and doesn’t claim to. “When I started managing him in 06 it was already becoming ubiquitous in the area,” Dan Weisman writes in an e-mail.
DJ Rob has the distinction of being the first person to use the term on national TV: He was on MTV’s Sucka Free in 2006 and said he was representing “the DMV.” And when host DJ Cipha Sounds made a dumb joke about long lines, DJ Rob quickly checked him: “Naw, D.C., Maryland, and V-A—get it right,” he said.
Rich, the owner of the Target Squad empire, says his crew, and Rob in particular, are the originators of the DMV movement—he recalls that DJ Rob and Target Squad introduced the term to former WKYS radio jock II Face the Wild Boy, who in turn popularized it with on-air personalities. “After II Face started saying it on the radio hard, then [WPGC] 95 started jumping on it,” he says. “And then it was like domino effect, it started jumping, jumping—everybody started saying it.”
But Rich stops just short of saying Target Squad actually made up the acronym: “DMV is Department of Motor Vehicles, so of course we didn’t invent it. We wanted to copyright it, but our lawyers said, ‘No, are you crazy? That’s the Department of Motor Vehicles.’”
Rapper 20Bello, on the other hand, says he was the first to call this area the DMV and has been using the term since 2003. He offers compelling evidence. 20 possesses a flier from that year, and although a date isn’t listed, he can convincingly authenticate it.
“At the end of ’03, I started letting hair grow,” he says. “That’s when me and [fellow rapper] Hevewae did the promo flier. In ’04, ’05 I had cornrows—that was before I started growing my ’locks in ’06, when I was on the cover of City Paper. Before ’04, ’05, my hair wasn’t long, and that’s my picture on the DMV fliers.”
In fact, 20 says his former partner Katt Galloway coined the abbreviation during a recording session for a song they did back in ’03, and from then on, 20 decided to put it on everything he did: T-shirts, Web sites such as DMV Undaground, open mic nights. He also recorded a track called “DMV” back in ’05. “I never wanted nothing out of it—I did it because I loved the music, the whole scene. If I didn’t do it, I wouldn’t waste my time saying I did—I don’t get no royalty check every time somebody says ‘DMV’—I get no benefit.”
Both the Target Squad camp and 20Bello and crew have people to back up their claims; both also agree that while there are certain bragging rights that come with christening this area the “DMV,” the most important thing is that it has brought some unity to a formerly fragmented region and music scene.
“Now you can’t rep D.C. without repping V-A or MD,” says Rich. “This area will be like the bext ATL, the next MIA—we can go platinum in this area,” says Rich.
“The main reason I did it was because of unity,” says 20. “Nobody was supporting nobody, people weren’t coming out to the open mics…D.C. wouldn’t support V-A, Baltimore wouldn’t support D.C.…we had to get it under one banner. Now, if you’re rappin’, you’re part of the DMV.”
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2009/10/28/area-codethe-termdmv-brought-to-you-by-the-hard-work-of-local-rappers-and-phone-cards/
www.targetsquad.com
Posted by InTheMixWithTre'
30.10.09
The term "DMV", brought to you by the hard work of local rappers. And phone cards.
Rapper 20 Bello; Photograph by Darrow Montgomery
Posted by Sarah Godfrey on Oct. 28, 2009, at 12:50 pm
Thanks to the hard work of both hip-hop pioneers and young upstarts throughout D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, the DMV is now officially on the map. It’s also in the dictionary. The Urban Dictionary—but still.
Most regions with thriving hip-hop scenes have catchy nicknames, but before the whole DMV acronym caught on in the mid-aughts, the greater nation’s capital lacked one. Chocolate City, popularized decades ago, was starting to get a little moldy, and it ignores both the all-important suburbs and the fact that D.C. is becoming more cream-filled by the day. There have been valiant efforts to make “The Middle East” (for middle East Coast, get it?) stick, but it didn’t happen. Ditto for “Tri-State,” which failed not only because it’s already taken but because, technically, only two states are involved.
So where’d the acronym come from? In an informal poll of area hip-hop luminaries—from Judah to Kokayi, Head-Roc to Overok—the same three names came up over and over: Wale, DJ Rob AKA Mista DMV, and 20Bello.
Actually, there was one other contender, too: MC-turntablist-producer DJ Eurok maintains the first use of the DMV to mean D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (rather than a certain dysfunctional city agency), was on local corner store phone cards emblazoned with phrases such as “Excellent DMV local access.” He may be right, but in terms of making the term hot, credit definitely goes to the hip-hop community.
“Since I was a kid we always said ‘DC, Maryland, Virginia’ area in that order,” writes Tyrone Norris of Rosetta Stoned in an e-mail. “I think I hear DMV used most when describing the hip-hop scene in the area. If anyone really pushed that phrase, it was the rappers.”
Wale certainly took “DMV” global—thanks to his major-label deal and increasingly high profile, he has been able to sprinkle the term in countless interviews and performances all over the country, but his manager says he didn’t coin the term and doesn’t claim to. “When I started managing him in 06 it was already becoming ubiquitous in the area,” Dan Weisman writes in an e-mail.
DJ Rob has the distinction of being the first person to use the term on national TV: He was on MTV’s Sucka Free in 2006 and said he was representing “the DMV.” And when host DJ Cipha Sounds made a dumb joke about long lines, DJ Rob quickly checked him: “Naw, D.C., Maryland, and V-A—get it right,” he said.
Rich, the owner of the Target Squad empire, says his crew, and Rob in particular, are the originators of the DMV movement—he recalls that DJ Rob and Target Squad introduced the term to former WKYS radio jock II Face the Wild Boy, who in turn popularized it with on-air personalities. “After II Face started saying it on the radio hard, then [WPGC] 95 started jumping on it,” he says. “And then it was like domino effect, it started jumping, jumping—everybody started saying it.”
But Rich stops just short of saying Target Squad actually made up the acronym: “DMV is Department of Motor Vehicles, so of course we didn’t invent it. We wanted to copyright it, but our lawyers said, ‘No, are you crazy? That’s the Department of Motor Vehicles.’”
Rapper 20Bello, on the other hand, says he was the first to call this area the DMV and has been using the term since 2003. He offers compelling evidence. 20 possesses a flier from that year, and although a date isn’t listed, he can convincingly authenticate it.
“At the end of ’03, I started letting hair grow,” he says. “That’s when me and [fellow rapper] Hevewae did the promo flier. In ’04, ’05 I had cornrows—that was before I started growing my ’locks in ’06, when I was on the cover of City Paper. Before ’04, ’05, my hair wasn’t long, and that’s my picture on the DMV fliers.”
In fact, 20 says his former partner Katt Galloway coined the abbreviation during a recording session for a song they did back in ’03, and from then on, 20 decided to put it on everything he did: T-shirts, Web sites such as DMV Undaground, open mic nights. He also recorded a track called “DMV” back in ’05. “I never wanted nothing out of it—I did it because I loved the music, the whole scene. If I didn’t do it, I wouldn’t waste my time saying I did—I don’t get no royalty check every time somebody says ‘DMV’—I get no benefit.”
Both the Target Squad camp and 20Bello and crew have people to back up their claims; both also agree that while there are certain bragging rights that come with christening this area the “DMV,” the most important thing is that it has brought some unity to a formerly fragmented region and music scene.
“Now you can’t rep D.C. without repping V-A or MD,” says Rich. “This area will be like the bext ATL, the next MIA—we can go platinum in this area,” says Rich.
“The main reason I did it was because of unity,” says 20. “Nobody was supporting nobody, people weren’t coming out to the open mics…D.C. wouldn’t support V-A, Baltimore wouldn’t support D.C.…we had to get it under one banner. Now, if you’re rappin’, you’re part of the DMV.”
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2009/10/28/area-codethe-termdmv-brought-to-you-by-the-hard-work-of-local-rappers-and-phone-cards/
www.targetsquad.com
Posted by InTheMixWithTre'
28.10.09
Hottest Radio Song Contest....HOHH This Thursday...Don't Miss It!!
We're growing every day with a different show each week. Artist come out to perform and to support. We house Emcee's, Producers, Open Mic, Spoken word and headlining DMV talent. No other showcases highlights so many R&B artist and female rappers and singers than the House of Hip Hop.
Do you, a producer or an artist you know, want to perform in the showcase, open mic or enter the Beat Battle??
Contact: Veiga for booking
Email: Info@veigaent.comMyspace.com/veigaent
Facebook: Lani Veiga
Website www.veigaent.com
Performing artist list is posted weekly @ www.VeigaEnt.com
This is one House you want to be in!
Weyone's House of Hip Hop this week:
Open mic, producers battle, showcase and special headlining guest Kinfolks and Ms. Spice of DMV Rap Divas
HOSTED BY:Jo'IycE (WKYS 93.9)
MUSIC BY: Egypt
BOOKING: Veiga Ent.
8-9pm- Happy Hour's Industry Mingle & special features
9-9:30- Open Mic & artist performances9:30-10- Producers Battle & artist performances
10-12-Live Performances/Showcase/Special
Features(Times are subject to alter due to participation.Artist performance line up is based on their arrival.)
Show ends at midnight!
Rules:* $10 cover fee to enter the building for guys & performers. $5 for non-performing ladies. No additional charges.
* Reserve your slot through Veiga Ent. now(walk-ins welcome but can't guarantee to perform that night...sign up early)!* Performing artist should be in the building by 9pm(be prepared for 2 songs,based on time and participation).
* I am also currently booking artist for the month of November.
**Special Event: -Oct.29th Who has the hottest radio song contest!!!!$20 to enter the contest.
Prize includes:
- Air play on 93.9's WKYS 1 Nation Hip Hop show
- Club play on Friday night at Weyone's grown n sexy party
- Promotional package courtesy of Veiga Entertainment
- Free 10x13 Bio photo courtesy of Thomas Eye Photography
- Promotional package courtesy of DMV Radio
The House of Hip Hop
Weyone Sports Lounge
5801 Duke St.
Alexandria, VA 22304
http://www.veigaent.com/
Posted by InTheMixWithTre'
25.10.09
New Morehouse College Policy Bans Sagging!!
By: Ismael AbduSalaam
In an attempt to eliminate “inappropriate attire,” prestigious HBCU and private institution Morehouse College has adopted a policy that bans sagging and other styles associated with Hip-Hop culture. The “Appropriate Attire Policy” initiative is the product of Morehouse President Michael Franklin, who is seeking to reestablish what he’s coined as the modern “Renaissance Man.” That individual, Franklin states, possesses the “5 Wells” of being well-spoken, well-read, well-traveled, well-dressed, and well-balanced. Sagging is said to have originated in the penal system, where prisoners were unable to keep their pants up due to belt confiscations to prevent suicides and murder. The style eventually made its way to popular culture courtesy of early 90’s Hip-Hop, when multi-platinum artists like Naughty By Nature and Kris Kross adopted sagging as an accessory to their fashion ensembles. Although viewed as a style for juveniles, some prominent Hip-Hop artists in their 30s and 40s still utilize sagging in videos, concert, and award show appearances. Along with the new sagging ban, students will not be allowed to sport any form of grillz, do-rags, hats, “stunna shades,” hoods, or pajamas to class.
In another controversial move, the Atlanta college has prohibited any students from wearing female clothing, such as dresses, tops, tunics, purses, and pumps. School officials have argued that none of the new rulings were designed to discriminate against students who identify with Hip-Hop or gay culture. Instead, President Franklin states he hopes to have the next generation of Morehouse graduates live up to the school’s legacy, as seen in notable alumni such as Martin Luther King, Jr, Spike Lee , Samuel Jackson, Maynard Jackson, and Saul Williams.
While acknowledging student reaction has been mixed, Morehouse Office of Student Services VP William Bynum explained that the majority of students would just have to make minor adjustments to their dress. "I would say that about 95 percent of the students on this campus feel that appearance matters to them," Bynum told the Maroon Tiger, Morehouse’s school newspaper. "We are not trying to isolate anyone that falls under a category, you can just look at it like its one out of eleven things being addressed." On the gay rights issue, Bynum revealed that administrators first consulted the campus' gay rights oganization Morehouse Safe Space, to make sure their policy was in order. “We talked about it and then they took a vote. Of the 27 people in the room, only 3 were against it,” Bynum stated. Morehouse College has an estimated student body of 2700, and is one of two black institutions to produce a Rhodes Scholar (1994, 2001, 2004).
At press time, the school has just completed its Homecoming Week, which featured concert appearances from Lupe Fiasco , B.O.B., and Roy Ayers.
Posted by InTheMixWithTre’
Dr. Dre Says "F**k Rush Limbaugh"
By Roman Wolfe
Hip-Hop super producer Dr. Dre has weighed in on controversial talk show host Rush Limbaugh. The Hip-Hop producer is world famous for his work with rappers like Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and 50 Cent in addition to selling millions of records as a member of N.W.A. and as a solo artist.
Limbaugh was dropped from a group of investors who were attempting to bid for the
NFL's St. Louis Rams, due to his controversial views on race and politics.
A number of others have already spoke out against Limbaugh and his involvement with the SCP Worldwide investment group. Dr. Dre joins the list of Limbaugh critics, including Reverend Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and others. Last week SCP Worldwide chairman Dave Checketts dropped Limbaugh from the group's attempt to bid for the Rams, labeling his involvement "a complication and a distraction." "As such, we have decided to move forward without him and hope it will eventually lead us to a successful conclusion," Checketts said. When quizzed on the release of his long delayed album Detox, Dre was equally curt. "We doing it," Dre said.
Posted by InTheMixWithTre'
21.10.09
House of Hip Hop Brings to You....'Ladies Night" Female Emcees, Singers, Artists. Come to Weyone
This is one House you want to be in!
Weyone's House of Hip Hop this week:
Open mic, producers battle, showcase and special headlining guest Kinfolks and Ms. Spice of DMV Rap Divas
HOSTED BY:Jo'IycE (WKYS 93.9)
MUSIC BY: Egypt
BOOKING: Veiga Ent.
8-9pm- Happy Hour's Industry Mingle & performances
9-9:30- Open Mic & artist performances
9:30-10- Producers Battle & artist performances
10-12-Live Performances/Showcase/Special features
(Times are subject to alter due to participation.
Artist performance line up is based on their arrival.)
Show ends at midnight!
Rules:
* $10 cover fee to enter the building for everyone.
No additional charges.
* Reserve your slot through Veiga Ent. now
(walk-ins welcome but can't guarantee to perform that night...sign up early)!
* Performing artist should be in the building by 9pm
(be prepared for 2 songs,based on time and participation).
* I am also currently booking artist for the month of November.
** Special Event: -Oct. 22nd- Ladies night!! Female showcase & songs for the ladies.
Ladies $5 all night!!
**Special Event: -Oct.29th Who has the hottest radio song contest!!!!
$20 to enter the contest.
Prize includes:
- Air play on 93.9's WKYS 1 Nation Hip Hop show
- Club play on Friday night at Weyone's grown n sexy party
- Promotional package courtesy of Veiga Entertainment
- Free 10x13 Bio photo courtesy of Thomas Eye Photography
- Promotional package courtesy of DMV Radio
The House of Hip Hop
Weyone Sports Lounge
5801 Duke St.
Alexandria, VA 22304
www.VeigaEnt.com
Posted by InTheMixWithTre'
18.10.09
IS THERE TOO MUCH HATERATION IN THE DMV?
CAN INDEPENDENT ARTIST GO MAINSTREAM WITHOUT A CHANGE OF LOCATION?
There are many discussions throughout social networks asking whether or not being an independent artist from Washington, DC or the DMV is an advantage or disadvantage when trying to make it in mainstream entertainment. The question that seems to be the hot topic in most forums is “Do you have to leave the DMV to be successful?” Being passionate myself about the grind that must be put forth by any artist, I immediately said “no”. Why would an artist have to leave the DMV to peruse their dreams? Why can’t this feat be accomplished without relocating? This question is not just for musicians, but for poets, painters, writers, actors, and producers. Maybe I find the idea of having to uproot yourself unwillingly to fulfill your dreams, especially when so many successful names in the entertainment industry today represent the DMV to the fullest. Did these artist leave before or after they were discovered?
R&B LIVE DC - Keyonte - Black Alley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2ikzq4jW2Q
Was it the high demand these artists generated as a rising star the reason to bounce to New York, Atlanta, or California, or was it because there is no love at home for lack of a better world? Let us not stop there. Let us talk about the resources available to independent artists to cross over to the mainstream. Is there any major record labels home to the DMV area? Aside from Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Howard University, there are not many forums for instruction of the arts. . Musical artist complain that there is no outlet for their music to be heard because of lack of radio play and format. You have to grease the palm of a disk jockey to get one spin at 3:00am when no one is listening. Some may say it is a daily hustle. If you stay on your grind, you will be successful. Others may argue that there is too much “HATIN” going on in the DMV. Now there is a bigger picture ladies and gentlemen. While the question of whether independent artist in the DMV area can make it to stardom without leaving home is a double-edged sword, here is a list of artists that still reside in the area despite the odds.
Hip-Hop Producers Salaam Remi and Chucky Thompson share their experiences working with hip hop artists like NAS. To watch the complete interview, visit ThinkTalk.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Alk_lWHKpQ
1. Taby Bonney
2. Wale
3. Chucky Thompson
4. Raheem Devaughn
5. Keyonte’
6. Michael Epps
7. Dave Chapelle
8. Jada Pinkette
9. Toni Braxton
10. Taraj P Henson
11. David Edwards
12. Maya
13. Royale Watkins
Tabi Bonney
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_aP5X1VgWo
Although some of the artists listed above may not currently reside in the DMV area, they remained on their own geographical soil as they were discovered into the mainstream. It took Wale to go to Canada and then return to DC building up a large following. Now you can find him plastered over MTV and other networks with Pop Star Lady Gaga.
Taby Bonney has had success overseas as well and has brought it home to DC. I can tell you for a fact that they hate on Taby. No one can argue the fact that Taby Boney is one of the few if not only independent unsigned artist to appear on MTV’s $2 Dollar Bill Tour, as well as the “Rock the Vote” tour. Raheem Devaughn has had a Grammy nomination as well as Keyonte for songwriting. Chucky Thompson is a major producer who produced Biggie, Mary J Blidge, Amerie, and many more.
Discussion on this topic can go on until infinity with positive and negative feedback, but while these artists flourished in their hometown and continue on with their daily grind, other artist did in fact seek other horizons to manifest their dreams into reality. David Edwards, a native Washingtonian is now in California fulfilling his dream as a director. You may remember him in his famous role playing himself on the Real World, roles in Half Baked, and House Party 3.
Royale Watkins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyzUbE2v2VU
Royale Watkins shinned on Def Comedy Jam and is currently hosting Comedy Mixtape Tour along -side the very talented Anthony Anderson. These two gentlemen alone had to pack their bags and head to the big city to pursue their careers. Was it hateration that caused these two artists to leave their hometown or was it due to a lack of resources?
The DMV is a small city which turns the target market of artists into one big melting pot of competition so I have come to say that it is a double edged sword when answering the question which lingers in so many people’s mind. One thing is for certain, and two things are for sure. Artist born and raised in the DMV area always come home some time or another, and when they do, DC is represented to the fullest. Whether artist stop on the heads of other artist in order to get noticed or signed is a question that many can answer, with many different answers. My question to you is, are you going to let this stop you from your dreams and will you leave your hometown to escape the hate?
Written by InTheMixWithTre'
15.10.09
Squad Talk Radio With Featured Guest "Philly Swain"....Airing This Sunday!!
You've been hearing about it, and thinking about it. The time is now. Squad Talk Studios will host "Philly Swain". This week's HOT Topic will be SEX. Evening radio has a new twist, and it is on the net. Join Joe Traxx and "Squad Up". To check out the latest on Philly Swain and the Hustle Diaries, you MUST view the video below. You will not regret it. There is a story to be told and Hustle Diaries are showing and telling.
HUSTLE DIARIES
A DOCUMENTARY STARRING PHILLY SWAIN
Wiseguys/Takedown Records presents Hustle Diaries Pt.1
For More on Philly Swain and the Hustle Diaries:
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We are currently seeking women to be a part of the "Live" audience for Sunday's taping featuring "Philly Swain". If interested, please contact:
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14.10.09
House of Hip Hop Presents.....Thursday Nights at Weyone Lounge!! The BEST Artist Showcase Featuring the DMV's Hottest Talent.
Want to perform in the showcase, open mic or Enter the Beat Battle??
HOSTED BY: Jo'IycE (WKYS 93.9)
MUSIC BY: Egypt
BOOKINGS: Veiga Entertainment
8-9pm- Happy Hour's Industry Mingle, R&B performance & special events
9-9:30- Open Mic
9:30-10- Producers Battle
10-12-Live Performances/Showcase
(Times are subject to alter due to participation.Artist performance line up is based on their arrival.)
Show ends at midnight!
Posted by InTheMixWithTre'
13.10.09
Sharpton seeks rejection of Limbaugh
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4553690
ST. LOUIS -- The Revs. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson attacked the bid by Rush Limbaugh to buy the St. Louis Rams on Monday, saying the conservative radio host's track record on race should exclude him from owning an NFL team. Sharpton sent a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, arguing that Limbaugh has been divisive and "anti-NFL" in some of his comments.
Jackson said in a telephone interview that Limbaugh had made his wealth "appealing to the fears of whites" with an unending line of insults against blacks and other minorities.
"The National Football League has set high standards for racial justice and inclusion," Jackson said. "He should not have the privilege of owning an NFL franchise -- and it is a privilege." The civil rights leader said he's had contact with numerous players and ex-players concerned about the bid. Limbaugh shot back at Sharpton on his radio show. "Now, this saddens me as well this disappoints me," he said. "I know Rev. Sharpton. Sharpton is better than this. He knows better than this. You know, I didn't judge Al Sharpton's fitness to be in radio when he wanted to earn an honest living for once, given his well-documented past as the author of the Tawana Brawley hoax. I believe in freedom and I also don't discriminate. "Limbaugh said last week that he is teaming up with St. Louis Blues hockey team owner Dave Checketts in a bid to buy the Rams. He has declined to discuss details of the offer, citing a confidentiality agreement.
In 2003, Limbaugh worked briefly on ESPN's NFL pregame show. He resigned after saying Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb was overrated because the media wanted to see a black quarterback succeed. Transcripts posted on the radio host's Web site also say that on a January 2007 show, Limbaugh commented: "The NFL all too often looks like a game between the Bloods and the Crips without any weapons. There, I said it." Asked about Limbaugh's bid to purchase the winless Rams, McNabb said: "If he's rewarded to buy them, congratulations to him. But I won't be in St. Louis any time soon." NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league is aware of the concerns voiced by Sharpton and Jackson. "It is very early in the process and no transfer of ownership of the Rams has been presented to the league for review," Aiello said.
The latest complaints came a day after executive director of the NFL Players Association, DeMaurice Smith, urged players to speak out against Limbaugh's bid. "I have asked our players to embrace their roles not only in the game of football but also as players and partners in the business of the NFL," Smith said in a statement Sunday. "They risk everything to play this game, they understand that risk and they live with that risk and its consequences for the rest of their life.
"We also know that there is an ugly part of history and we will not risk going backwards, giving up, giving in or lying down to it." Players on the 0-5 Rams, who were routed by the Minnesota Vikings 38-10 on Sunday, tried to distance themselves from the controversy. "I'm paying attention, but I'm not even touching that one," running back Steven Jackson said. "Because if I start touching it I might go somewhere I don't want to go." Defensive end Chris Long said he just heard Monday that Limbaugh was part of a group seeking to purchase the team. His reaction: "Oh, is that the guy on the radio?" Reminded of Limbaugh's statements about McNabb, Long seemed to disapprove while adding he didn't care who owned the team. "I mean, those weren't great comments at all," Long said. "But it's not my job to really comment on that." Defensive end Leonard Little, the last remaining player from the Rams' Super Bowl championship after the 1999 season, didn't want to talk about it. "We've got a lot more things to worry about than who's going to be our owner," he said.
Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press
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The Silence Is Broken
(CNN) -- Kandi Burruss has broken her silence in the wake of the death of her fiancé, Ashley "A.J." Jewell.
Kandi Burruss, shown in July at her recording studio, is grappling with the loss of her fiance. The newest cast member of Bravo's hit reality show "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" released a statement after Jewell died Saturday following a fistfight. "I am devastated by the loss of AJ," said a statement released by Burruss through her publicist. "His death comes on the heels of the passing of my beloved Uncle Ralph, and with both of them gone my heart is heavy with grief.
"I had spoken to AJ two hours before I got the call that he was in the hospital," the statement went on to say. "Never in a thousand years did I think it was going to be the last time I heard his voice. There are so many things that I should have said to him, wanted to say to him... But now it's too late." Police said Jewell and another man fought Friday night in the parking lot of the Atlanta strip club Body Tap. According to police reports, Jewell was taken to a hospital, where he died of blunt force trauma to the head. Fredrick Richardson was arrested on a charge of voluntary manslaughter after witnesses identified him and he was interviewed by police. Burruss, an award-winning singer-songwriter and former member of the R&B group Xscape, also posted a blog on the site "Hello Beautiful" in which she hailed Jewell for not only being a good father to his children, but also to "other children that he raised and loved like his own, including mine."
View Tribute Video of AJ & Son
http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-atlanta
'Housewives' cast member's fiance dies after fight. "So AJ was a father to many," Burruss said in the blog posting. "It truly bothered him the way he has been portrayed in the media and actually it has bothered me too. AJ was NOT a 'Scrub' like so many people like to blog and say. He had his own when we got together." The reality show documented Burruss' mother's disapproval of Jewell as a single father of six. Burruss spoke openly of negative comments about Jewell that appeared on Web sites and in the media. On her Twitter account, Burruss mentioned her surprise that Jewell had apparently set up an account on the networking site the day he died. "She neva took care of me, I paid the bills! Scrubs don't drive high line luxury cars that I own & buy 5 karat rings seriously," a post from that Twitter account said. "No Scrubs" was a Grammy-winning hit song co-written by Burruss and performed by the platinum-selling girl-group TLC. Burruss had reportedly told a radio station in August that the couple were on hiatus from their relationship, and the person posting to the Twitter account Burruss refers to as Jewell's identified himself as "Kandi's ex-fiance." Cast mates on the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" offered their condolences via Twitter.
"Please Pray for my dear friend Kandi and her loss.I adored AJ and he will be misssed [sic] dearly," cast member Kim Zolciak wrote. In her blog, Burruss advised readers to be cognizant of time.
"When you're young you automatically assume that you got all the TIME in the world but then something like this happens and you realize that you're not guaranteed TIME," the blog said. "It brings to life so many sayings that people say like, 'Tell them that you love them everyday cuz you may never get to say it again' or "Don't go to bed mad cuz they may not be here tomorrow.'"
Posted by InTheMixWithTre'
10.10.09
Michael Vick To Star In BET Reality Series In 2010
Michael Vick has climbed out of the dog house, and back into the spotlight, following his dog fighting conviction. He's back in the NFL and trying to rebuild his image, and is launching a new reality show to help do just that.
This week, Vick announced that he'll be starring in a new reality show on BET in January, where he'll show the general public how he's changed.
The upcoming show is called "The Michael Vick Project," and will focus on his re-entry into the NFL , while taking a look into his recent legal troubles and how he is trying to change the way he was living.
"I just want people to really get to know me as an individual," the NFL quarterback told the L.A. Times. "I am a human being. I've made some mistakes in the past, and I wish it had never happened. But it's not about how you fall, but about how you pick yourself up."
Despite changing his tune, some -- like PETA -- aren't buying it. They say that Vick isn't sincere about his apologies and his efforts are just attempted to rehabilitate his tarnished image with the public.
"People who abuse animals don't deserve to be rewarded," said PETA spokesman Dan Shannon. "They shouldn't be given multi-million dollar contracts ... or given the privilege of being a role model. We don't believe Michael Vick understands the seriousness of his crime. I think he's sorry he got caught, but only time will tell if he's truly remorseful."
Financial details regarding how much Vick is being paid for the show are currently unknown. He does, however, owe creditors around $20 million, which he is paying over a six-year span to emerge from bankruptcy.
The upcoming show is being labeled a "docu-series" style show, and not a typical reality show like other athletes such as Terrell Owens, its producers said.
It will focus on Vick's personal struggles since his release, including the strains on his relationships with his fiance, Kijafa Frink, and his children. He is also set to revisit the federal prison in Leavenworth, Kan., where Vick spent 1 1/2 years behind bars and the Virginia property where he ran and financed a dogfighting ring.
"This show can be a blueprint for so many kids," Vick told the paper. "I want to show them that things are going to happen, that they're not going to get through life without dealing with some kind of adversity. I want to show that if they have a fall from grace, this is how they can turn it around. We want this to be a story of hope."
Posted by InTheMixWithTre'
7.10.09
House of Hip-Hop Presents.....Thursday Nights at Weyone Lounge!! The BEST Artist Showcase Featuring the DMV's Hottest Talent.
Check Out Last Weeks Performance by "Main Girl".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0tM7qTnkn4
Posted by InTheMixWithTre'
5.10.09
DMVRADIO.NET Presents....The Artist of the Week!!
The music industry thrives on fresh, new and exciting ideas to stay current on the minds of its consumers. To achieve this feat, the industry must constantly usher in new musical eras. These days, that’s no easy feat to accomplish. With new eras, should come new groups; however these new groups too often resemble other groups already on the market. When a new era is introduced properly, everything should be new. And in these times, a new era calls for a new kind of girl group. A group that combines the charm, charisma and extravagant style, of all the classic female groups, that came before, with each member’s character showcasing the confidence and determination to solidify their mark in the future all while making musical history. Truth be told, the new era has already begun. In the grand tradition of the great ones, we proudly present to you; Shabreia, Demetria, Jahna & Carlisa collectively known as “Main Girl”.
Formed in 2008 “Main Girl” boasts the talents of four teen-age young ladies; Shabreia (17), Demetria (17), Jahna (16) & Carlisa (18). All natives of the D.M.V. (DC/Maryland/Virginia), these ladies effortlessly blend the musical styles of Hip-Hop, Pop, Gospel, R&B and Jazz to create a little slice of heaven on earth, for your ears. Their sound as well as their look can be considered; sassy yet sexy, hot yet funky, down-to-earth and youthful, yet humble and mature.
That stature of maturity comes in handy for this “Fab-Four” when it comes to each member being able to live up to being a “Main Girl”. Giving up their personal lives, their many circles of friends, any semblance of a social life, and on frequent occasion, a good night’s sleep, these girls remain committed to their music despite maintaining a grueling schedule, that would surely make music veterans shudder. They realize that total dedication, ultimately is a must to achieving their dream and they continually put all other “extra things”, except for their schooling, on the back burner.
In many peoples’ opinion, to have the god-given gift of “voice” is to ultimately be free. And to be able to sing extremely well, for these girls, is no different. Singing has become an outlet for “Main Girl” to express themselves straight from their hearts. Whatever they are going through, collectively or individually, they always find a way to transfer and convey those raw emotions to their audience, through song.
“We consider ourselves the voice of the youth.” Says Demetria “Our songs are conversations that we have with our female & male friends, a/k/a our fans. It’s like being on the phone or texting all our friends, all at the same time. Since we care about our friends we want to give them something that they can listen to that’s positive, has meaning and will hopefully help them in their own lives. And by doing this we show them what being a “Main Girl” is all about.”
“We consider ourselves the voice of the youth.” Says Demetria “Our songs are conversations that we have with our female & male friends, a/k/a our fans. It’s like being on the phone or texting all our friends, all at the same time. Since we care about our friends we want to give them something that they can listen to that’s positive, has meaning and will hopefully help them in their own lives. And by doing this we show them what being a “Main Girl” is all about.”
The Ladies of Main Girl currently have a mixtape that definitly shows what they bring to the table in a big way. With cameo's from Drake as well as Gucci Mane this mixtape, just like Main Girl, are a "HOT COMMODITY".
Do yourself a big favor
>> click here to download the mixtape. You will not be dissapointed. We at DMV PROMOS promise you. Posted by InTheMixWithTre'
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