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Jeebin
06-26-2007, 04:55 AM
The Dogg Pound Vol. 5 #3
Finally I can say the mag is OFFICIAL. No “helpers” this week, but a nice piece from Gemcee. But I’m proud to be the next in the great list of E-Zine Editors (Annie, ToXn, JuJu, and KMA). So this is going to be more of a “get to know the editor” type issue. I’m here to carry the torch for a while.

Top Avatar
http://rapdogs.com/message-board-forum/images/avatars/1235571922466cd278c55b7.jpg
-Revo~lution has a revolutionary avatar.

Top Graffiti Artists
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o208/Joseph1190/YouOweMeASoulPNG.png
-NewEmcee “owned souls” with this sig.

Newbie Tip of the Week
“Look, I Aint for that bullshit! If you wanna battle ME step Up to tha mutha fuckin plate and i will serve YOU! Bye BITCHEZ!
P.S I kill BITERS”
- Don’t come in the place thinking or doing that, just don’t, its embarrassing to say the least.

Battle of the Week
King MC vs. Cats Pajamas (http://rapdogs.com/message-board-forum/viewtopic.php?t=52764)
This battle is HOT. But KMC came out on top.

Stand Up Comedians
Not bad this week, not a lot of no shows, but a lot of KO’s, oh well.

A.bNoRmAL vs. uN.dEfiNed
Epidemikal vs. Revo~lution

Jackass Wall
-J.Murda made another account, and voted on himself. Dumbass.
-phatfarm411 tried to accuse Nem of biting a completely different sig, which made him look really stupid. Maybe I should change this to dumbass wall.
-->UzI'Z_ And _9iNeZ<…shakes head…sad

Top Freestyles
Cats Pajamas - Irony (http://www.rapdogs.com/message-board-forum/viewtopic.php?t=53773)
Becoming a frequent “top freestyler”. This piece only exemplifies his talents even more.
Nemesis14 – <|.::.Jewish Pungency.::.|> Pt. 1: Burning Torment (http://www.rapdogs.com/message-board-forum/viewtopic.php?t=53582)
Wow. Talk about a topic to write about. He did it reaaaal nice, so go check it out.
GTech - Unreciprocated (http://www.rapdogs.com/message-board-forum/viewtopic.php?t=53671)
Just shows, you don’t need Harvard vocab to have a nice drop, so put your thesauruses away.

Top Poetry
ReFleXiOn- Forever More (http://www.rapdogs.com/message-board-forum/viewtopic.php?t=52452)
Believe me when I say this, one of the best poetry drops ever on RD.

Top Audios
Sleepy – Close (Gotta’ Get) (http://www.rapdogs.com/message-board-forum/viewtopic.php?t=53000)
Old head dropping audio is as great as getting some from a virgin. 8)
Farout – “S” Curves (http://www.rapdogs.com/message-board-forum/viewtopic.php?t=53673)
The audio regular, Farout, back with a track for the dro-lovers.

Power Rankings

Topical
5. surprise – He has Antic this week, and the drop is incredible, only waiting to see Antic’s response, so should be a great one. (Up 1 Spot)
4. Reflexion – Is in the hunt for the Heavyweight title, destroying opponents along the way, in and out of the RDTL, but will be in a tough one against GTech. (Up 2 Spots)
3. Evoligion – Dropped because we haven’t seen him ‘drop’ in a while. (Down 1 Spot)
2. GTech – On a warpath for the title, and it’s a power clash between him and Reflexion. Will he get it back? (Up 1 Spot)
1. Antic – Keeps winning his topical battle, but will have a big one next week to defend his title. (Stayed)
Runners up: mc_lite, Nemesis14, aMERiKaZ NiGHTMaRE

Text
5. Cage – Kid got the spot into D.A.M.A.G.E. by beating Lyrical Thinka, and has plenty of nice battles lately to earn this spot. (Up 1 Spot)
4. Revolution – Constantly battling, and if you ask me, giving a few vets a nice sweat. Still, he is elevating and winning. (Up 1 spot)
3. aMERiKaZ NiGHTMaRE – Did you see how he ripped a new asshole in Alfa-Q? That plus more gets him the 3 spot. (Up 3 Spots)
2. Cats Pajamas – He basically kept up with KMC, but can’t seem to beat him lately. (Up 4 Spots)
1. King_MC – Too hot, keeps KOing, and beating opponents without blinking or in this case, “backspacing”, at all. (Up 3 Spots)
Runners up: Alfa-Q, uN.dEfiNed, LYRICS

Some Listenings
La La La – Lil Wayne
First single off Tha Carter 3, it has a real catchy feel to it.
What You Say – T.I. Feat. Jay-Z
T.I’s album is getting more hyped up by the day. And did I hear Jay-Z throw some shots back at Lil Wayne on this track???
Juicy – Notorious B.I.G.
My throwback track of the week. We all dream, and Biggie did too. I love how he can be funny and hood at the same time.

Album of the Week
Artist: Chrisette Michele
Album: I Am
Rating: 4.5/5
Reviewed By: Jeebin

Chrisette Michele was that "who" girl? Many asked who was she, when she appeared on Jay-Z's second single off Kingdom Come, "Lost Ones". And when she was included on Nas' Hip Hop is Dead multiple times, including the second single, "Can't Forget about You", people were wondering who is this talent? Now, the question is answered, she is Chrisette Michele, and if you ask me, is the savior to this new R&B scene. Let's face the truth, R&B nowadays is repetitive and the same. Ciara is one of the top tier ones, but all the others sound repetitive, and are products of "studio magic". Jill Scott and Lauryn Hill can now smile, for Chrisette Michele has came out right with I Am.

Her voice and talents often draw many comparisions to Jill Scott and Lauryn Hill, even Billie Holiday is mentioned. She has that distinctive old school feel, that people just love about her. My favorite track is the single, "If I Have My Way". The song is a great example of her seemingly endless talent. The video is a great addition also, all black and white, with an old school mic and a stage, nothing overdone, only to perfection. The rest of the album is just as nice, including a collaboration with Will.I.Am. on "Be Ok". Basically, if you're a true music fan, and believe in true music over commercialism, rap and R&B fans alike should love this album. Support it and go pick it up, it won't be a waste of money.
Courtesy of MusikiZLife.blogspot.com

Top Topical
Outside of RDTL, no topical battles really, so this one comes from RDTL…
Surprise (http://www.rapdogs.com/message-board-forum/viewtopic.php?t=53730)
Kid is coming with a style RD hasn’t seen before.

Top Punches
5. Kopi-Write
Like' taping Funeral processionz' my 'lines' make sure u'll 'remember this loss'
Wat u a legend of sorts...well no homo but ill be 'all over ya azz' like 'genital warts'

4. Cage
Got Piff-Wit-Me? Many Losses I'll Give-L-T - Thats why all y' Call Outs Serve you Like Ordering Delivery!... /
L-Hear-Me-Bitch! C'll make y' '|Come In Second|' Like 'Hookers with Experiance!'..
C Punchez Blurrin'-Ya-Vision - Make Plans for a 'Secondary Bhagdad Assult' n' Write this '|Herb-In-Submission!|'.. //

3. aMERiKaZ NiGHTMaRE
I Smash Paternity! You "Couldn't Preach A Win"... At A "Jewish Baseball Fraternity" - Cuz Trust "Alf Ahh... Queue Up Losses" - Like "Mortality Rates At Hospital Maternities"

2. Cats Pajamas
'Char N Smoke Him'...That's The Only Way You Black as Hell...'Putting Un On Ice' Is The Only Way This Wack is Chill...Like 'Railroad Deaths'...My Track Will Kill....Leave You 'Dismembered And Splattered'...Like Being Banned From Paintball Clubs For Lack of Skill

1. [King_Mc]
Like 'tornadoes touching down on mortuaries' i give this bitch a shook-n-deceased-end
My Keystyles? I land hooks-and-Release-Pens
His Label? I Question the: { Cop Pee Right } Like Drug Testing Crooked-Policemen !!

Throwback Battle
Both emcees came hard in the Best Of Both Coast Tournament Finale, and GM came out 5-4. A slept on classic, check it out.
JuJu vs. Green Machine (http://www.rapdogs.com/message-board-forum/viewtopic.php?t=28430)

Re-Release Therapy
April 05 was a good month for RD because we claimed Jingle. Many of you may not know his work, he pops in every so often to say "hi" or drop an audio. I picked Jingle because his style is so different from anyone else on here. He exudes self confidence and is allowed to do so because he is probably one of our most unique and thoughtful artists. As a writer, the guy can write about the sickest images in the most powerful ways. As an audio artist, he's taking hip hop and alternative genres and forging an experimental new path of his own with these elements. His work is heavily influenced by his own emotional journey, whether is be depressing, strange or wierd, we accept him as he is because hes just that fuckin sick.

Number5 (http://rapdogs.com/message-board-forum/viewtopic.php?t=33266&highlight=)

Smile (http://rapdogs.com/message-board-forum/viewtopic.php?t=30464&highlight=)

Mixed Emotions w/ KMA (http://rapdogs.com/message-board-forum/viewtopic.php?t=29935&highlight=)

Harlequinn (http://rapdogs.com/message-board-forum/viewtopic.php?t=28531&highlight=)

Soundclick.. Klown Korpse (http://rapdogs.com/message-board-forum/viewtopic.php?t=28531&highlight=)

over and out
gemcee

What They Think Of…
This week I’ll tell you what I think of some people. (The people were completely random)

Cats Pajamas:
He’s cool as hell, I mean just look at his name. Talented textee also.

phatfarm411:
He iight, kind of annoys me with the whole, I’m a blood or crip talk whenever theres a “gang” type thread. Oh well, can’t love everybody, lol.

Magic Markers
Just use your mouse to highlight this section and find the secret message.

"He who laughs last thinks slowest"

TiVo Time
Common feat. Dwele- “The People” (http://videos.onsmash.com/v/P7Gq8Vei3QX3nEtw)
Kanye productions, Common’s lyrics, and Dwele’s voice? You know it’s a hot track, with a hot video to go with.

Behind The Bars: The Editor: Jeebin


State Ya Name Gangsta: Nahjee Maybin
Who Gave You The Nickanme Jeebin? I made it one day, after deciding I wanted something original. It is a combination of the last 3 letters in my first and last name.
Have You Been Called By Any Other Alliases? Yeah, but they were all wack.
So dawg.. where you killin cats? From the ice box, Anchorage, AK. Military put the fam here, lol.
Years of Wisdom: 15 years of pure wisdom, lol, jk, but yeah 15 years. 16 in NOV.
Where Do You Attend School? Yup, Junior next year, Class of 09!
Goin To College To Be A … ? Don’t know exactly, but between business entrepreneur, or music engineer specializing in audio production. I’ll mostly likely double major and do both.
Until Then, Any Job?: Radio Shack when I turn 16.
Relationship Status? 5 months into a relationship.
What Do You Look For In A Girl? (Focus In Ho's): Personality, if the girl got an attitude, I won’t mess with her, that simple. Plus she gotta have some looks. 8)
Other Than Myself.. Biggest Influences In Life: My pops. He keeps me focused on the important things in life, like education.
A Quote To Remember: Live Life, it is too damn short to fuckup.

… Moving Past The Bio …

What Was The First Hip Hop Song You Ever Heard? This is to the best recollection, probably the whole Big Willie Style CD by Will Smith, I still love that CD to this day, I was 6.
What Was The First Hip Hop CD You Ever Bought? LMAO, I remember now. Beware of Dog by Lil’ Bow Wow. I was like 9-10.
What / Who Got You Into Rapping? I wrote for a while, back in elementary, and I loved writing. Poetry and everything. Then I started freestyling, I guess you can say my love for hip-hop got me into rapping.
Any Other Genre Of Music You Listen To, Or Have.. That You Like Or Has Influenced You? I listen to Jazz & R&B a lot.
Why Text Battle? Iono, good side hobby, lol.
Do Your Parents Know That You Battle? Not really, they know I rap though.
When Did You First Start Writing Verses? When I was in 6th grade.
What Was It About? LMAO, it was about a girl I believe.
Who Has Helped You The Most In Your Pursuit Of Becoming An Artist? My pops. He supports me, and helped me get my studio equipment at first when he saw my dedication.
Have You Produced Any Songs, Mixtapes, CDs, Or Plan To In The Future? I’ve done one full mixtape, pretty wack now that I look back on it. I make tracks a lot, and I help a lot of local talent record. My next mixtape should be out August/September.
What's Your View On 'The Industry'? Commercialism is what kills hip-hop. I’ll put it straight to the point right there.
Haha...How Far Do You Think You Will Make It In 'The Game'? My main goal is to have the opportunity to share my music with a large amount of people. A “indie” status would be fine for me.
When Will You Quit? When I have no more breaths to take.
Who Are Your Top 5 Rappers Out Now? In no real particular order.
1. Common
2. Kanye West
3. Nas
4. Jay-Z
5. Mos Def
What Album Do You Got In Your CD Player? I have an Ipod, but playing right now is T-Pain’s new CD.
How’d You Come Across RapDogs? Search on google for rap forums I believe.
So Why Do You Stay? I love the community feel. I miss a lot of old heads though, I miss the presence they gave to RD. The new heads are mostly blah, but there are a few good ones.
If You Could Make One Change On The Site, What Would It Be? The admin, lol, jk. Probably the layout, like sometimes the gold and black is old, but iono, sometimes it has that inviting feel when you come back from an hiatus.
Who U Think Is Top 3 On Rap Dogs? Look at the Power Rankings, lol.
For As Long As You’ve Been A Member I Have To Ask Ya.. What’s The Best Thing That You’ve Seen Happen On The Site? Crew Forums were a brilliant idea, and the RDTL. Two very good additions.
If You Could Bring Back One Member That Isn’t Around Now, Who Would It Be? RipDaJacka, I’ve known him online for like the longest, plus he had amazing talent at texting.
Who’s Your Best Friend On RD? Neuro .. probably, we talk a lot on msn and such also.
Who’s Your Least Favorite RD Member? I don’t try to make enemies, plus most don’t try with me, so there is no one here.
How Do/Did You Like Running SOTW? Right now it is on a hiatus, because GFX has slowed down quite a bit. But when it was full strength, it was nice to see competition and something actually happening in the forum, so I loved it.
What Made You Decide To Run SOTW? Iono, pure goodness from the bottom of my heart? Lol, jk. I saw MANE’s attempt from a while back and was like, lemme get a crack at it. The rest is history.
How Do You Want People To Remember You When You Leave? A great member, with a great e-zine, and great musical talents/insight.
Lol...What Do You Want To Accomplish On RapDogs Before You Leave For Good? A topical belt from the RDTL, at least to make it to the end of this year with the E-Zine, and to be able to win a GFX tourney.
If You Could Get Signed To Any Label, It Would Be...? G.O.O.D. Music, Kanye’s Label
If You Could Do A Collabo With Any Artist..? Dwele, that man is ridiculous when it comes to the voice. I would love to have him on a track of mine.

… For My Sake …

What Did You Think Of This Interview? It was great, and I hope people got to know Jeebin 8)
Who Would You Like To See Interviewed Next? Sleepy, KMA…just vets in general.

… Finally …

Any ShoutOuts? / Fairwells? / Comments? Shoutout to A.R.T and DIVINE MINDS, the two crews I’m affiliated with. Oh and shoutout to my blog, musikizlife.blogspot.com.

Remember people…Rap is something we do. Hip-hop is something we live!

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Be On The Lookout…
For.. The RDTL Mag, The Tournament, And Possibly A Rapdogs Mixtape???

Stay Active Folks, And Don’t Die Out.

One Love,
Jeebin