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Ed Lover, Still Hustlin’ 15 Years After “Yo! MTV Raps”

Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by JD.

Ed Lover, Still Hustlin’ 15 Years After “Yo! MTV Raps”

Casual hip-hop heads might only know Ed Lover for his radio stints with Hot 97 and now Power 105.1 FM or even his comical new web series, “C’Mon Son,” but that man’s history in the game is much deeper than that. Alongside longtime partner Doctor Dre—and Fab 5 Freddy—Ed co-hostedYo! MTV Raps which served as the premiere program for the nation’s dose of hip-hop videos and artist profiles. During its seven-year run, the show featured memorable interviews with the likes of2Pac, Wu-Tang Clan and Naughty By Nature, among others.

Since then Ed has evolved into a regular fixture in hip-hop, as the Queens, NY native brings his levelheaded and insightful humor to the world of celebrity news and gossip for a much-needed reality check to the madness that is “Hollyweird.” With today (August 17) marking the 15th anniversary of the final episode of Yo! MTV Raps, XXLMag.com caught up with the former-rapper-turned-media-maverick to reminisce on hip-hop, talk radio politics and air out a few stars like Chris Rock and Will Smith for abandoning the urban audience. It’s no holds barred.

XXLMag.com: One of the reasons why Internet radio is so popular these days is because many people complain that traditional radio plays the same songs all day everyday. Do you see that situation as something that’s hurting hip-hop radio?

Ed Lover: Radio is a huge business and owned by corporate America. Once it becomes a business then they will do what they feel is right for their business like any corporation. So with radio the bottom line is making money. They will play the hits that drives people to the radio station. They are not there to break records. If it’s a hit they will play it.

XXLMag.com: Many years ago there were radio stations that would break new artists and introduce people to the latest underground sound making waves. So do you feel that the corporate ownership is hindering the evolution of hip-hop music?

Ed Lover: I think it’s bad for independent artists but I also think that cream always rises to the top. So if you got something hot it won’t be hard for you to make it. I don’t understand how people can have that attitude about anything when artists like 50 Cent and Drake come out of nowhere and they become big stars.

XXLMag.com: Some people suspect that stars like that usually have the support of payola systems to help them breakthrough. So how prevalent do you find that to be during your years of radio?

Ed Lover: I’ve had people approach me for payola but I won’t lose my lucrative job for a little bit of money for a record; that doesn’t make sense. I’ve never seen it going on but I’m quite sure it does. Maybe I turn a blind eye to it but I don’t deal in that arena with people that do that.

XXLMag.com: Another issue with radio is the fact that we have many DJ’s, most visibly DJ Khaled who are now also stepping out in front of the scenes. You’ve also done that in your career so do you feel like that should be a non-issue?

Ed Lover: I don’t see anything wrong with being more than what you are at the time. I’ve known [DJ] Khaled since he was selling bootleg cell phones. So for him to do what he’s doing is wonderful. He has the personality and skills and knows good music. What I think is wrong is people trying to copy and not finding their own way. I think the DJ goes from breaking records and giving other artists a chance to being more concerned with his own music and projects, and that’s what most [people] complain about. I don’t think [DJ] Khaled is guilty of any of that but I think certain DJ’s are guilty of that. That’s where the problem lies and that’s why Jermaine Dupri had something to say about DJ’s a couple of years ago.

XXLMag.com: Would you put out a single or album again?

Ed Lover: If I did record something—sometimes I do get the itch to record—it would have to be something special like a parody record or up-tempo club record. I think Jay-Z has the 40-year-old market on lock and I’m not as good as him. So I will leave it alone to the people that do it best.

XXLMag.com: Sometimes when celebrities crossover into the mainstream market they forget the urban audience that helped make them stars. Do you find that a lot of celebrities are still open to urban radio?

Ed Lover: I haven’t had problems with the artists. I’ve had more problems with these Black stars who do movies and feel like they don’t need to talk to their audience anymore. That’s ridiculous. I’m in the No. 1 market in the country, New York City, and Chris Rock will do Good Morning America, but not radio. It could be them saying it or the point people for their project making the decision. Will Smith has yet to come through and I don’t know what that’s all about. You would think he’d say that’s my man Ed, so let me visit him. I don’t understand when you feel like you bigger than urban radio. We blindly follow everything so if the audience puts the pressure like you don’t support the urban market then we won’t go to your movies, they will change their mind. As long as we follow they will do whatever they want to do.

XXLMag.com: In your “C’Mon Son” Web series you regularly talk about celebrities the same way bloggers do. What do you think of celebrities who are sensitive to anyone who says anything negative about them and choose to publicly retaliate?

Ed Lover: I think it’s ridiculous since everybody has their opinion. You got to remember everybody won’t like everything. When I first did “C’Mon Son,” people said some things that could have really hurt my feelings but you won’t please everybody. So you look ridiculous yelling about somebody hating. There’s a difference between hating and not liking something. If you have no campaign to shut that person down then you’re not hating on them. People don’t know that there’s a difference

XXLMag.com: What is up next for you?

Ed Lover: Right now I’m working on taking the Web series to national television. It will be the same format but with some skits involved in it. I’m also doing my radio and just doing my best. I got lucky to make a living in hip-hop. —Souleo

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REMIX Miami | 24HourHipHop.com | DJ Khaled | Ace Hood

Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by JD.

REMIX Miami July 31, 2010. Here are a couple of good videos from the REMIX Miami car show event featuring WHIPS, CHICKS, and HITS. Look out for DJ Khaled and Ace Hood. The car show winners list is posted below.

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Remix Car Show (Miami, FL) from Halo Media Entertainment on Vimeo.

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REMIX AWARD TOUR Miami - awards presented by CKS Suspension

OPEN CLASS – MAKE:
Finest Driven Acura: Byung Choi – RSX
Finest Custom Acura: Kiet Hong – RSX
Finest Driven Audi: Felipe Ramirez – A4
Finest Custom Audi: Andrew – RS4
Finest Driven BMW: Tim Murphy – E30
Finest Custom BMW: Chino – 335i
Finest Driven Chrysler | Dodge: Mario Ojito – SRT4
Finest Custom Chrysler | Dodge: Chris Garcia – Neon
Finest Driven Ford | GM: MCP Racing – GT500
Finest Custom Ford | GM: Richard – Bel Air
Finest Driven Honda: Enrique Alvarez – Civic
Finest Custom Honda: Law Go – S2000
Finest Driven Infiniti: Larry – G35
Finest Custom Infiniti: Andy Wong – G35
Finest Driven Lexus: Ray Ramirez – IS300
Finest Custom Lexus: Mario Echevarria – IS300
Finest Driven Mazda: Team Orange – RX7
Finest Custom Mazda: Bryan (ISS Forged) – RX7
Finest Driven Mercedes: David Abreu – C350
Finest Custom Mercedes: Juan Fernandez – Hi Profile
Finest Driven Mitsubishi: DJ Peak – Evo
Finest Custom Mitsubishi: Billy Ono – EVOx
Finest Driven Nissan: Rick Bedasse – 240SX
Finest Custom Nissan: Wes Banesan – 350Z
Finest Driven Scion: Ronna Levin – XA
Finest Custom Scion: Dennis Morida – TC
Finest Driven Subaru: Erick Davis – WRX
Finest Custom Subaru: Vinny Minko – STI
Finest Driven Toyota: Milton Rey – Supra
Finest Custom Toyota: Milton Rey – Supra
Finest Driven Volkswagen: Ivan Novillo – GTI
Finest Custom Volkswagen: Juan – Velocity Factor
Finest Vehicle Award (other): Carlos Quiles – Genesis

OPEN CLASS – SPECIALTY:
Finest Old School Vehicle: Richard – Bel Air
Finest All Wheel Drive Vehicle: Vinny Minko – STI
Finest Right Hand Drive Vehicle: Mike Guido – Mini
Finest Box: Cherie Bennett – XB
Finest JDM Vehicle: Kiet Hong – RSX
Finest VIP Build: Wringo – GS300
Finest Driven Female Ride: Vanessa Jaimot – Tacoma

Finest Custom Female Ride: Maria Rojas – Celica
Finest Display: Dennis Delphus – Swoopster
Finest Vinyl Graphics: Andres Medina – Civic
Finest Painted Graphics: David Medina
Finest Custom Bay (engine bay): Paul Ireson – Mini
Finest Paint Finish: David Media
Finest Undercarriage | Frame: Mike Guido – Mini
Finest Stance:·Ray Khublal – GS400
Finest Use of Carbon Fiber: Tabitha Higvera – Mazdaspeed6
Finest Bodywork: Chico – Escalade
Finest Overall Interior: Wringo – GS300
Finest Audio | Visual Entertainment: Chico – Escalade
Finest Engineered Vehicle 2nd Runner up: Jason Frost
Finest Engineered Vehicle 1st Runner up: Mike Guido
Finest Engineered Vehicle: Paul Ireson

OPEN CLASS- BEST OF SHOW AWARDS
Finest Truck 2^nd Runner up: Ace Customs – F350
Finest Truck 1st Runner-up: Alex Paez – F350
Finest Truck: David Medina – Kingranch

Finest SUV 2^nd Runner up: Chico – Transformers
Finest SUV 1^st Runner up: Chico – EXT/Transformers
Finest SUV: Chico – Escalade/Transformers

Finest Lowrider 2^nd Runner up: N/A
Finest Lowrider 1^st Runner up: Luis Torres – Fleetwood
Finest Lowrider: Claudio Molina – Fleetwood

Finest Donk 2^nd Runner up: Carly – Impala
Finest Donk 1^st Runner up: Johnnie Neal – Caprice
Finest Donk: - Rick Cohen – SS

Finest Driven Vehicle – 2^nd Runner up: Rick Bedasse – 240SX
Finest Driven Vehicle – 1^st Runner up: Ray Ramirez – IS300
Finest Driven Vehicle (best of show Driven): Byung Choi – RSX

Finest Custom Vehicle – 2^nd Runner up: Law Go – S2000
Finest Custom Vehicle – 1^st Runner up: Bel Air
Finest Custom Vehicle (best of show Custom): Kiet Hong – RSX

Finest Luxury | Exotic 2^nd Runner up: N/A
Finest Luxury | Exotic 1^st Runner up: Chico – Porsche
Finest Luxury | Exotic: Hi Profile – 348TS

Finest Unlimited Vehicle – 2^nd Runner up: Kiet Hong – RSX
Finest Unlimited Vehicle – 1^st Runner up: Mike Guido – Mini
Finest Unlimited Vehicle (best of show Unlimited): Paul Ireson – Mini

BEST TEAM AWARDS:
Finest Forum: Club Lexus
The Expendables “Toughest Car Crew”: Rollin Car Club
Largest Team Attendance: Scikotics
Finest Team Representation & Display: Team Solo
Finest/Best Team Overall: Team Emotion

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Remix Events :: Miami Hip Hop Coming To REMIX July 31 Sun Life Stadium

Posted on 19. Jul, 2010 by JD.

The OFFICIAL REMIX CONCERT Line up for Miami was announcement this afternoon.. Take a look at the performers for July 31st!! Mic Quin, Lee Major, Coach Team, Lo Da Hustler, Qwes, Level, Don Dinero, Drummer vs DJ, DJ Rocky Rock, Ace Hood & DJ Khaled.

Hip Hop will run through the REMIX action in Miami. Miami’s favorite DJ, DJ Khaled, is set to headline the night; performing ALL of his familiar radio Hits. The set will also feature guest performances..