10 ........................ Gorilla Zoe

12 .................. OJ Da Juiceman

18 ............................ Big Sue

20 .................... Regal Records

22 .......................Memphis 10

26 .........................DJ Crumbz

28 .......................... DJ Charts

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This issue is dedicated to the streets. You can’t lose when the streets are behind you. And, Gorilla Zoe and OJ The Juiceman (AYE!) defi nately got the streets on lock. So take a break from your grinding and read up on the Hustlers from the A! Also next issue is the Special Double One Year Anniversary Issue. Crazy! But that’s how we roll baby! I’ll see you in the Street!

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CONCRETE: Word on the street is that on this album is different. Have you left the trap

and where are you going with this album?Zoe: Musically, man I’m just growing. On my

fi rst album I didn’t have time to learn how to use my voice. That’s why I only had one or two

singles on it. With this album, you know, I know what I’m doing.CONCRETE: You changed it up on the “Lost” record. What was your whole thought process and when you got the “Lost” beat?Zoe: Understanding that it was different and that I could make a different record with this. I just had to come up with the right content and the right form of music and lyrical content and be different man. Once I realized that, I felt that on some kind of emotion and we could feel what the big picture is.CONCRETE: Your fi rst album didn’t do too well sales wise, but your records seemed to get a lot of burn in the streets and clubs. Do you have another approach to cross over or are you keeping it street?Zoe: I’m gonna keep it real. I’m growing as a man. Every since I dropped that [fi rst album], I’ve been all over the world to different places and sh*t. So, of course my music is gonna grow. I’ve been in the hood and trap all my life so that’s just something I can’t shake off.CONCRETE: Can you compare Don’t Feed the Animalsto Welcome to the Zoo?

Zoe: There are similarities because it’s me and because I am the hood and I am the streets. As far as musically, there is no comparison. The south is blowing the ‘em out of the water.CONCRETE: Who did you collaborate with on this album?Zoe: You know I got Wayne on that “Lost” track. I’m bringing Rick Ross on the next single “What It Is”. Kolossal, another is artist, is on that “What It Is” too. I also got O.J. and Gucci on a song but it’s all about me – more about Gorilla Zoe and just showcasing what I can do.CONCRETE: According to the jewelry, you don’t look like you’re hurting but how is the recession affecting you?Zoe: It affects me because it affects other people. If the world ain’t getting money, that means it ain’t no money to spend. CONCRETE: What hustles are you working on outside of music?Zoe: Acting. I just fi nished my fi rst movie. I think I’m going to release it with my album. It’s called Don’t Feed the Animals: The Transition.CONCRETE: When does your album drop?Zoe: March 17. Buy 2 copies!CONCRETE: Any last words for our readers?Zoe: I thank everybody for supporting the movement and I thank everybody for believing in me as an artist and not just a song.

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CONCRETE: Where were you born and raised?OJ: AtlantaCONCRETE: With over seven mixtapes released and appearances on countless underground mixtapes, you are considered one of the kings of underground rap music. Coming up, did you ever think that you would be this successful?OJ: Yeah, in a way because I’ve been grinding for so long – wasn’t looking for no handouts, doing everything independently on my own. So, I’ve been looking toward something paying off. We been doing it since ’99.CONCRETE: How did the beef with you and Souljah Boy start? OJ: It’s really no beef. You know, me and Souljah Boy getting ready to work on a song together, but it wasn’t no beef. Slightly a misunderstanding.CONCRETE: A lot of people thought it was because of the YouTube video?OJ: Yeah, but it was just a slight misunderstanding.CONCRETE: So, you and Gucci Mane are good friends and actually grew up together. You both are successful in your own right, but was there or as there ever been kind of like a friendly rivalry between the two of you?OJ: No, I and Gucci are the best of friends. Matter of fact, I just got off the phone with him today. We having this big party we gone throw for him on March 13th when he comes home so I took that weekend off because I be doing shows on the weekends. So, I took that weekend off since he’s coming

home. But, I mean, we ain’t never had no rivalry. We came up together; started out picking up cans and knocking on doors trying to pick up cans for a couple of dollars. We ain’t never had no beef.CONCRETE: You just released The Otha Side of the Trap on Asylum Records. Tell me more about it.OJ: It’s kind of a street album warm-up for the album that I’m working on right now that’s going to drop May/June 2009.

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Dear Suzie,I really have deep emotions for this one female. She makes me so happy, but man, when we talk on the phone, she always says ‘I will call you right back.’ I think it’s because when I get on the phone, I have nothing to talk about. It makes me mad, because when I’m with her, I talk nonstop. I just need to know how to spice up the conver-sation or keep her interested on the phone for at least an hour. Help me please!Sue Says: Men are always trying to fi nd tricks to make themselves go longer aren’t they? Let’s start with a little insight about your gender. Men are freaky little visual creatures so naturally it’s easy to run your mouth when a subject that not only responds, but moves is right in front of you. Here’s a trick that baby radio djs everywhere are taught. Keep a picture of her nearby when you’re on the phone to make her more “tangible.” Sounds corny but it works.

Dear Big Sue,I need your help girl, because I’ve been going through this same relationship issue for the past two years. I caught my girlfriend at the time cheating on me, so we broke up. Now that I’ve fi nally healed enough to move on, she has decided to show back up and disrupt my life again. This woman knows just what buttons to push and exactly how to make me unhappy. What should I do?Sue Says: That’s usually how it works, leave someone alone and they’re all in your face. Well, kudos to you for putting it down on that A**, cause let’s be honest-that’s the only reason she’s trying to get back in. If you’re entertaining the thought of giving her another shot, are you really over her? Here’s the more important question, are you willing to go through that hurt all over again? You may just want to keep it moving. Good luck!

Wanna stalk Sue? Check her on myspace.com/bigsueshouse. Also Big Sue is the Wanna stalk Sue? Check her on myspace.com/bigsueshouse. Also Big Sue is the Wanna stalk Sue?hardest working woman in radio. Catch her on K-97 (WHRK) from 6am-10am on The Mike Evans Morning Show and running her mouth some more from The Mike Evans Morning Show and running her mouth some more from The Mike Evans Morning Show10am-2pm during her Midday’s.

Got a question for Sue? Email her at concretesue@gmail with the subject line Got a question for Sue? Email her at concretesue@gmail with the subject line Got a question for Sue?“I Got Issues” and she’ll offer the best/worst advice known to man.

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CONCRETE: We’ve been seeing your posters around town. Tell us about your project.Regal: Well we recently teamed up with all Marty’s & City Gears retail stores in Memphis for the promotion of A1 Presents Regal Records “The Warm Up”. It was a win it before you could buy it kind of thing. We were the fi rst Independent label to get a promotion with a multi-million dollar retail franchise. The album is in stores now and it features the Strip Club anthem of 2009, “Rent Money”CONCRETE: “Rent Money” has been buzzing in the strip clubs in the city. What’s up with that?Regal: It’s funny because that song was the least song we expected to really get attention. I fl ew my artist Flawless of M.O.G in from Detroit to record a song with Yung Nawledge. I was playing back the Rent Money Instrumental and he heard it. We decided to throw him on it and bridge the gap between Memphis & Detroit and spread that love. He wrote and dropped his verse one hour before his plane took off. The rest was history.CONCRETE: Tell us about you Regal Entertainment movement. Producers? Artists?Regal: I’m A1, the Composer aka Daniel Hayes, Chief Executive Offi cer of Regal Records LLC. I started Regal Records in 2004. Yung Nawledge was the fi rst artist I signed to the label out of East Memphis. I later signed Big Flex out of Hollywood Section of North Memphis. We also have Regal Records Midwest in Detroit which is our sister label. I signed group artist M.O.G from the Westside of Detroit to that label. I’m originally from Detroit and then I moved to Memphis so I decided to role with both talented cities and together I have been able to capture the best both worlds musically.CONCRETE: What are you guys working on and when is your next project dropping?Regal: I’m actually about to go into Quad studios in Nashville with Yung and Flex right now to fi nish up the “Beating Them Walls Down” record. We’ve been getting so many request and great reviews on it, so I decided to re-track some additional drums and vocals for it. This will be our fi rst song to hit the radio for this spring.CONCRETE: It seems like Independent is the way to go right now. Do you guys want to stay that way or hopefully get picked up by a major?Regal: Right now we’re in a comfortable position independently. I’ve had an offer from Sony Music most recently to produce for a new production company that they are trying to launch. But I think the more you can do for yourself without a hand out is the best way to go. The key is to hustle and grind and get yourself hot and if you’re just that damn hot, they’ll come fi nd you.

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Question 1: If you were stranded on a desert island with turntables, what 5 essential records would you need to have with you?Crumbz: 1) Grand Puba - “Reel To Reel” 2) Eazy-E - “Eazy-Duz-It” 3) Notorious BIG - “Ready to Die” 4) 2Pac - “All Eyez on Me” 5) Wings (Paul McCartney) - “Band on the Run”Question 2: What’s your 5 year plan?Crumbz: My 5 year plan started when I arrived here almost 2 years ago (in June). I’ve already played at the clubs I’ve wanted to (and then some). I’ve been spinning records for over 15 years now and every good DJ knows when it’s time to expand. I’m currently focused on developing/ working with unsigned talent (following the genius footsteps of my homeboy Freddy Hydro). My fi rst project and goal is to see Memphis’ own, Skewby D get a record deal and be the next Kanye. I’m also looking forward to working closer with Rane and Vestax.Question 3: What has the music game changed for you (from a DJ’s perspective)?Crumbz: The music game change my life, literally. I owned a California State Pharmacy License and let it go to pursue music/ radio full-time in Los Angeles. Music was never just a hobby. It was always serious. Thanks to my wife and her strong support.Question 4: What’s your advice for the people trying to get into the DJ Profession?Crumbz: Don’t do it because it’s the cool thing to do. Don’t do it because you’ll be up all hours of the night or be around a dance fl oor full of females and free drinks. Do it because you love and know your music! All music. Learn it. Not all songs have a BPM below 80. Do it because you want to contribute to the music industry and bring something new or different to the table. Anybody can push the play button on a CD player. Do not expect anything to be given to you, this includes music. Need any more advice, hit me.Question 5: What’s your info and where can we fi nd you?Crumbz: Club-Q Saturday nights - Q107.5FM - http://Q1075.comRed Door Night Club - Friday & Saturday Nights - http://GoldStrike.comTwitter - http://twitter.com/DJCrumbzMySpace - http://myspace.com/DJCrumbze-mail: DJCrumbz@gmail.com

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DJ Rock Steddy - myspace.com/djrocksteddy1 Yo Gotti - Sold Out2 Hurricane Chris - Halle Berry3 Pleasure P - Boyfriend # 24 F.L.Y. - Swag Surfi n5 Kinfolk Thugz f/ Tre V - Double Shot6 Birdman f/ Lil Wayne - Alwayz Strapped7 Gucci Mane - Shopaholic8 Mike Fresh - Student Holiday9 Novakane f/ Tre V - Leave the Club10 The Dream - Sweat It Out

DJ Killa Cam - myspace.com/djkillacam9011 G Spot Boyz - Stanky Leg2 Gorilla Zoe f/ Lil Wayne - Lost3 Keri Hilson f/ Lil Wayne - Turnin’ Me On4 Gucci Mane f/ Yo Gotti - Bricks5 Mississippi - Watch Me Do My Dance6 Hurricane Chris - Halle Berry7 F.L.Y. - Swag Surfi n8 Vonex - Let’s Talk Money9 Paul Wall f/ Webbie - Busy Body10 Tre V - Beautiful

DJ DN NYCE - myspace.com/djdnyce841 DJ Class - I’m the Ish2 Jamie Foxx - Blame It3 Gorilla Zoe - What It Is4 G Spot Boyz - Stanky Leg5 Sean Paul f/ Estelle - Come Over6 Jay Z - Public Service Announcement7 Lil Wayne - Every Girl8 Bobby V - Beep Beep9 Yo Gotti - Sold Out10 Paul Wall - Bizzy Body

DJ Lil One - myspace.com/djlil11 Gucci Mane - My Shirt Off 2 Yo Gotti - Sold Out3 Yung LA - Ain’t I4 Young Jeezy - Welcome Back5 The Dream - Rockin Dat Thang6 Bobby Valentino - Beep7 Mack Maine - Throw It Back8 Novakane - Jumpin9 Lil One - Take A Picture10 Joe Blowe - Get Loose