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	Big Dho
	Behind Tha Scenes of Little Brother & Justus League

	K-Hill
	Da Instigator

"Crazy muthafuckas wantin' beats from 9th, even after the Jay-Z shit, wanting beats for like $300 or $400, like "I need to get him on my project, it's really gonna blow up." The people that want beats from him have a regular job, don't have no paper, live in they moms attic or some shit. They're just at the home on the Internet and want some beats from 9th for their project. Shit, I wouldn't even give 'em one of my beats...more?

"My goals in this culture is to use Hip-Hop as a catapult to become a respected figure in the world so that I can help my people advance and that is the truth. My other goal is to put the "gutter" back in this music but do it in an intelligent and safe way. It's a lot of heads in the underground trying to block the "hood" out of this music and it's not right because this is where hip-hop came from...more?

	Sentense:
	Who This Iz?

	Spit Fiya:
	Compton's Back!!!

Soul Supreme isn’t the only Swede bringing heat to the game with his production, fellow Swede Sentense is poised to make moves of his own. With an EP already on shelves and MC’s from L.A. to Houston, to Malmö lined up to be blessed with tracks from Sen, it’s only a matter of time before the rest of the Hip-Hop nation takes notice. Check out our Interview and exclusive downloads from Sen...more?

It's been a minute, but this 20 year old hungry MC is putting Compton back on the map. We've watched his stock rise first hand, and now he's making it known to the world as he stars on Showtime's "The Next Level," an MC battle that will make any 106 & Park MC run with their tail between their legs. Be sure to check Spit Fiya's episodes as he crushes his way through tha finals ...more?

	AC Tha Program Director:
	Fuck Tha Radio!!!

	WILLMATIC:
	Certified Assassin

I am A.C. The Program Director. This is my title due to the fact that Hiphop has no real program directors in the industry. Even the Hiphop radio shows, almost all of them, need some help with direction because the DJ's, producers and program directors are not Hiphop selectors. 95% of them and are either turntablists, with little-to-no fresh selection skills or on-air personalities, who, like 95% of the self-described Hiphop community...more?

Bronx native Willmatic a.k.a. Prop of the Last Kind has just released his debut solo EP, “Sneak Preview,” a collection of ill story rhymes over some of the freshest production of the year. Pressed, distributed, and promoted by Will himself he’s bypassing “the industry” and takin’ his material straight to the people on the streets where it belongs. Read on and get schooled on the art of rhyme by a future legend...more?

	The Last Kind:
	Hostile Takeover

	DJ Lord Ron:
	Product of The Golden Era

If your a fan of West Coast hip hop, chances are you have heard of The Last Kind or LK as their fans affectionately call them. This multi-ethnic quintet has been putting it down since 1990, when masterminds Maja Clout and Derek Strong formed the group. The intention was simple, "make the type of raw ass hip hop we love but can't buy...more?

Down since day One and still going stronger then ever!! That's the best words to describe this true master of his craft. Makin beats since the early 90's, DJ Lord Ron has been payin dues in the streets for over 20 years now and is finally ready to make himself known in 2003. Known for his grimy, abstract, boom Bap style find out what marvelous shit my man has cookin up in his kitchen in 2003...more?

	Little Brother:
	Hungry

	Maxwell:
	Beats By The Pound!

Our first On The Grind featured artist in early 2002 is now makin waves through the industry and basically all over the globe. Garnering respect from some of hip hop's elite producers and mc's, Little Brother is without question the future of hip hop music in 2003. Find out more about this North Carolina trios early days in hip hop...more?

When it comes to beats, my man R-Diggy got's this game on lock. Tired of the industry and ready to break through in 2003, Maxwell has stepped his game up and is steadily masterin his artform. Blessed with being able to create original hip hop of every class, Max is definitely one of the hottest up and coming producers to watch out for this year...more?