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Twista
Nelly & Murphy Lee
Yung Joc
EDITORLETTER
To the ones that make this all possible;
I’ve been sharing my dreams with you for a while now about the goals I have for this Midwest movement. I want to see everyone come together and be ready for the spotlight because it’s headed our
way. Whether you’re in music, sports, fashion or media it’s your time.
The world is watching the Midwest and they’re just waiting for us to do something to grab and hold their
attention. Who would have imagined the Super Bowl would be coming to Indianapolis?!
I must say I am proud of the things that have been going on around here. The Midwest has been showing up and showing out at industry events and more lately. Now, let’s come together and make these
moves so we can go even harder.
The ball is rolling for Midwest unity and worldwide recognition with some of the things our people have
been working on. Yung Ro’s “Donk Dat” remix video featuring Chingy and City Spud was just premiered on World Star Hip Hop. Recently, a guy in Germany asked me how I knew Nappyville and told
me that they listen to their music there. Mutt Dogg went hard at the Core Retreat in Atlanta. Mr. Indiana
recently wrapped up touring with Young Jeezy for the Recession Tour. G-Mack’s got everyone singing
“Get Naked” with the remix with Bobby V.
Midwest Leak Magazine has produced the official guides to the Core DJ Retreat in Atlanta and the
Texas Urban Music Summit in Dallas. Let’s not forget the moves our media partners are making. Stop
Beefin Start Eatin radio’s pod cast is listened to on a world-wide scale.
Forget saying “We’re coming.” We’re here and it’s our time.
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FIRSTROUNDDR AFTPICKS
JEZABELLE,
LIQ SQUAD’s 1ST LADY
Le’Deana: Is Jezabelle your given name?
Jezabelle: No, but it was given to me. When you’re a
girl you ride with a clique. I have a clique and there’s
five of us. We are cousins and sisters. When we
would get ready to go out, they would always be like,
“Uh oh! Here comes Jezabelle!”
What made you decide to use that as a rap name?
I feel like the game needs a Jezabelle. It needs something promiscuous, but classy.
Is that how you describe your rap style?
It’s different. People keep comparing me to Mia X.
The way she projects her words, her swag, the way
she works…she’s my favorite rapper.
Do you write this your music yourself?
I don’t get any help from anyone. You can’t even add
an “and” or an “in” into any of my verses. I don’t play
that! What’s funny is, a lot of people may not think
that I do write all my own stuff. I’ve only been rapping
for two years. I wrote poetry when I was young, but
someone inspired me to start wrapping. My life experiences became music to me.
What is your subject matter?
I enjoy talking about things I can relate to. Every
woman feels like they’ve popped their collar and got
their pimp on. I feel like I’m a teacher. I feel like I have
something to give. My subject matter involves money,
guns, sex and all types of stuff. It’s how a real woman
is supposed to treat a situation when it occurs.
For example…
If a nigga ain’t doing what he’s supposed to do, I can
tell you how to treat him and how to treat that situation. I got you! If a nigga did you wrong, I can tell you
how to get back at that nigga!
Midwest Leak • May 2009 • 4
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Mz. Nicky
Mz. Nicky is a solo unsigned artist, born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is the second youngest out of
six children. Growing up in the Madisonville Mz. Nicky got a clear understanding on life at a young age with
her mother being an in home mom and father being a hustler. Things became all too clear to see her mother
struggle with the reality of her husband’s attraction to the fast life. Her father could be found appearing in news
articles for money laundering and putting his family at risk.
Despite the rough childhood, Mz. Nicky later left school to take care of her dying father in her senior year. Mz
Nicky battled with the acceptance of losing her father and learned how to express her self with poetry. Since the
age of ten she has always had a unique talent for poetry and music. She started writing her own lyrics at the
age of twelve. But at this time poetry was her method of taking out her anger.
After a brief hiatus, she later decided to return back to school and publish a book in 2006. She began rapping
but really did not know she had a gift for music. Although she started out rapping for fun, Mz. Nicky’s inspirations
in life were the female pioneers in rap including Mia X and Da Brat. She had visions that she wanted to be able
to take care of her family like her father but with a different approach.
Mz. Nicky inherited her mother’s wisdom on life and humbleness. She also inherited her father’s hustler mentality, but steered it in a more positive direction, which was music. As she has gotten older her music lyrics have
drastically matured as well and have caught the eyes of many people. The most common reaction to her is
that her swag is like no other female artist. She is often compared to her childhood idol Mia X and a female
versions of Lil Wayne.
She enjoys the thrill of being on stage in front of a crowd, performing and opening for major artist like Juvenile
and performing at over thirty venues in her early career in Cincinnati and other nearby cities. She is receiving
great reviews about her music and performance she works hard on improving to make each performance
unique. No two performances are ever the same with Mz. Nicky. With the feedback she has received it has
expired her more and made her want to become a star more than ever before. This is her lifetime dream and
destiny. She is determined to become a star.
Midwest Leak • May 2009 • 5
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DERRTY DJS
MIDWEST
SUMMIT
2009
THATSMYDJ
It was a beautiful thing to
see the Midwest come together behind the Derrty
DJs this May. Artists, DJs,
record labels, media and
fans came out to show
love for the STL based DJ
crew’s Midwest Summit.
The weekend was full of
panel discussions, parties, concerts and listening suites. Midwest Leak
Magazine was in the
building and captured
some of the highlights
for your viewing pleasure here. More photos
are available on
MidwestLeak.com
The sad point of the
weekend came during
the May Day parade. During a time meant for celebration and fellowship,
gunfire erupted. Thanks
to the Young Fly & Saved
(THEYFS.com) crew for
pointing out the tragedy
and reminding the city
that’s not the way it’s
supposed to be.
The highlight of the
weekend was the finale
concert featuring the reunion of the St. Lunatics.
Gorilla Zoe, Yung Joc,
Twista, Rich Boy and
more came through and
blessed the stage before
the Lunatics.
The crowd in the Lou’
went crazy to see all of
their ‘Tics together. They
went even crazier when
the mics went out and
the concert had to come
to an early end. All in all
it was a wonderful weekend and a great show.
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COVERSTORY
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COVERSTORY
MEN
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BUSINESS
By: Le’Deana Brown
At first glance, people assume that M.O.B. must stand for a derogatory phrase commonly
associated with the pursuit of currency above all else. However, in the case of this Indianapolis based duo, the acronym stands for something that no one can deny will aid in the
pursuit of currency and many more things if they live up to its expectations and strive to
be Men of Business.
Abstract Entertainment Group is breeding the young gentlemen to be just that taking care
to introduce M.O.B. to every aspect of the music game possible and in a professional
manner. This comes not just from going around passing out flyers, but maximizing every
opportunity.
Hard work and diligence pays off. The Men of Business won the 16th annual Billboard
Songwriter Award for best lyrics for their song “Head Right.” They submitted their positive
themed song against many independent artists across the country. “Head Right” is not the
only positive themed song penned by the duo. UGP will be shooting the video for “Head
Right” soon and M.O.B. is inviting out any other independent artists, DJs and models to
be a part of it.
“We wrote the songs with no intentions of them winning an award or being placed in a
movie, but we regularly submit for every opportunity we can. We’ve submitted to songwriting contests and movie soundtracks,” said M.O.B.
The song “Girl Dance” was recently selected for film placement through Carson Entertainment, a Los Angeles based film company.
Men of Business has been moving around a lot lately performing for many industry events
and as opening acts for concerts.
“We’ve opened up for Do or Die, Freeway, and were even asked to come back up for
an Encore at the E-40 concert,” said M.O.B. “We’ve done shows in Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Texas, Georgia, Florida, and New York in addition to our home state of Indiana.”
Men of Business is about their business and helping the business of others even doing
shows for community service in their hometown. The group opened for Pleasure P at the
Indianapolis Metropolitan Academy recently.
The duo is scheduled to perform at the Texas Urban Music Summit in June and Abstract
will be having an independent artist showcase at the Music Mill June 19th and 23rd. Their
single “Bounce” is available on all digital outlets and their new mixtape, “The Way We Livin’” will be available on June 23rd as well. The group’s new single with Bohagon is called
“The Way You Move” and is available to check out online at MySpace.com/kdbuke317.
Abstract Entertainment Group also offers management to other independent artists.
For management or booking inquiries, call 317-410-4290 or 317-701-5386 or email
[email protected]
Midwest Leak • May 2009 • 11
TEXAS URBAN MUSIC SUMMIT II
JUNE 5-7, 2009
DALLAS, TEXAS
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Midwest Leak • May 2009 • 13
TEXAS URBAN MUSIC SUMMIT II
JUNE 5-7, 2009
DALLAS, TEXAS
FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2009
SATURDAY JUNE 6, 2009
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
WELCOME TO THE TEXAS UMS II:
INDUSTRY NETWORKING BRUNCH
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
REGISTRATION
HOSTED BY: TONY NEAL- CORE DJS, ALLHIPHOP.COM,
DJ DROP-DEFINITION DJS & LAVISH/CORE MODELS
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
THE T.U.M.S. NEW ARTIST SHOWCASE
FEATURING: DG2, MZ. UNIQUE, R & B, M.O.B., MZ. HONEYSICCLE,
SOUL NATIVE
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ASCAP PUBLISHERS PANEL
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CORE DJS & DEFINITION DJS PRESENT:
DALLAS/FT. WORTH SHOWCASE
FEATURING: FAT PIMP, BIG DO SKI G, FAT B, RICOCHET, TREAL LEE,
PAPER CHASERZ
3:00 - 4:00 PM
ARITIS DEVELOPEMENT AND LEGAL
ASPECTS OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
“NOW THAT THE SPOTLIGHT IS ON THIS
MARKET- HOW DO WE SHINE?”
MODERATOR: TONY NEAL (KONVICT/CORE DJs)
PANELISTS: LENNY S. (DEF JAM), HEN ROC (BAD BOY),
TONY DRAPER (SUAVE HOUSE), DJ IMPACT (DTP),
ROXELLE RICHARDS AND MICHAEL KATZ
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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TEXAS UMS INDUSTRY MIXER AT THE
MOSAIC ROOFTOP-DOWNTOWN DALLAS
REGISTRATION
M.O.B. PRESENTS: TUMS II BREAKFAST
HOSTED BY LAVISH/CORE MODELS & DEFINITION/CORE DJS
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FEDTYME ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS:
THE TEXAS URBAN MUSIC SUMMIT
PRESS CONFERENCE
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
I.C.O.N. & MIDWEST LEAK PRESENT:
THE FEMALE PRESPECTIVE PANEL
MODERATED BY: SHANIK MINCIE (NEEK) KNOWME JONES, KHERRA
TAYLOR, TONYA TERELLE, LATONYA BLIGE, EBONY & D’LYTE, SWAY,
TRACY SMITH, TOLA LAWAL, SHIANA GREGORY & DJ FIYA
1:00 - 1:30 PM
A. STEELE UNLIMITED PRESENTS:
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PAUL REVEAR & FEDTYME ENTERTAINMENT
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THE BREEDING GROUND SHOWCASE
HOSTED BY STEVE RAZE
FEATURING: SINSAY, SPARK DOG & TROUBLESUM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
RICHMIND RECORDS LISTENING SUITE
3:00 - 5:00 PM
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HOSTED BY LAVISH AND CORE MODELS
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
ARTIST/PRODUCER/MARKETING
“MAKING THE HIT” PANEL
6:30 PM
FASHION SHOW SEATING
MODERATED BY: TJ CHAPMAN
PANELISTS: LATONYA BLIGE, DOURROUGH, F.L.Y, GORILLA ZOE, B.G.,
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
E1 PRESENTS: THE TEXAS UMS
FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA
FEATURING LAVISH/CORE MODELS
WITH PERFORMANCES BY: B HAMP, J-ONE,
YOUNG MUHAMMAD FT. LIL WIL, FEDTYME ENT. & DORROUGH
TUMS II PRESENTS:
SALUTE TO SUAVE HOUSE II
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
CORE DJS & DEFINITON DJS PRESENT:
THE DJ PANEL
BREAK
MODERATED BY: TONY NEAL
PANELISTS: BIGGA RANKIN, DJ DROP, DJ DU2CE, EBONY & D’LYTE,
TJ CHAPMAN, DJ LIL E, DJ SOUTHPAW, DJ RIP, DEREK JURAND
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
9:00 - 10:00 PM
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
RICHMIND RECORDS PRESENTS:
THE TUMS II JUMP OFF AT CLUB 2026
HOSTED BY: BAY BAY & EBONY & D’LYTE
WITH PERFORMANCES BY DOURROUGH, B HAMP, F.L.Y.
& SPECIAL SURPRISE PERFORMANCE
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BREAK
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BATTERY RECORDS PRESENTS:
TUMS JUMP OFF PART 2 AT CLUB FLOW
HOSTED BY THE DEFINITION & CORE DJS- LAVISH & CORE MODELS
WITH PERFORMANCES BY: ROCCETT, PAPERCHASAZ, AND MORE
INTHESTREETS
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INTHESTREETS
Midwest Mixtapes
and More
(clockwise from right)
1. LEP Bogus Boyz (Infared Music)
“Don’t Feed the Killaz”
2. Trill OGz (625 Ent)
“TrillogyMusic.com”
3. TI and MLK (Grand Hustle)
“A Year and a Day”
5
4
4. Ray Rizzy (CTE)
“Heartbeat of the Street”
1
5. Yung Ro (Black Pearl Ent)
“The Tattoo Chronicles”
3
Sponsored By: MidwestMixtapes.com
2
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