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Year In Review
2006
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Episode 11
Pharoahe Monch
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Episode 10
Urban Trendsetters
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Episode 9
Caribana
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The Breakdown
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Episode 7 - Ecko Fest
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Episode 6 - Caribana 2005
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Episode 5 - Right Price, Latin Spice & Nite Life
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Episode 4 - In Gear
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Episode 3 - War On The Dance Floor
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Episode 2 - Game Time
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Episode 1 - We Are The Asphalt Regime
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Monday, April 24, 2006

EDMONTON ASPHALT REGIME ON TOUR!!!!

Hey all!, This is T checkin in with an update on whats goin on in ETOWN... The Edmonton Asphalt Regime is goin on tour with THE GAME!, and URBANMETROPOLIS thats right...the GAME will be in
LETHBRIDGE MAY 4TH TRAVELODGE CONVENTION CENTER
RED DEER MAY 5TH RED DEER MEMORIAL CENTER
EDMONTON MAY 7TH RUM JUNGLE WEST EDMONTON MALL
GRAND PRAIRIE MAY 8TH CRYSTAL CENTER
EDMONTON MAY 9TH RUM JUNGLE!
If your in the area come check out THE GAME, and the ASPHALT REGIME alongside
urbanmetropolis.com dj's Harman B and DJ KWAKE....
its gonna be off the hook in EACH city! you wanna know why?????
CUZ THATS HOW WE DO AT UNIVERSALURBAN!!!!!!!
for more info check www.urbanmetropolis.com

Megan Rochelle- Can be the one you need !

I am sure by now you have felt the heat coming off Megan Rochelle's new single, titled "The One" featuring Fabolous. Megan Rochelle is being managed by Nathan Morris - formely of Boyz II Men, they met in Philly when Megan sang accapella to him in the street. The rest is history, the young R&B singer is out to prove that she can represent with her half-Puerto Rican Philly flava. In the song Megan is trying to persuade a guy who is into someone else that he should be with her.

Her debut album is titled "You, Me and The Radio" and is due sometime this summer. Megan explains that she chose that title becuase it reflects how guys can establish an intimate relationship with her, by listening to her songs on the radio.

We'll have to wait and see what else she's got cooking on "You, Me and The Radio", hopefully she got more heaters then "The One".

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Study claims Hip Hop makes listeners take drugs and drink alcohol

A Study was conducted by the nonprofit Pacific Institute for Research- claiming that people who listen to rap music are more likely to use alcohol and drugs to behave like the artists.
This study was conducted on over 1,200 California community college students between the ages of 15-25.

Ok- I have to interject right there..... I dont think that it is the rap music that is making any of these kids drink or do drugs. First of all, I would have to admit that a lot more kids are drinking and doing drugs. The reason for that, I think that it is glorified a lot more in music videos. NOT JUST RAP VIDEOS, it's in POP VIDEOS, ROCK VIDEOS, COUNTRY VIDEOS anything you want. All artists are endorsing something or another. And with the highly acclaimed "reality shows" seeing an artist day in and out, viewers, (especially kids) are able to see on a daily basis addictions that artists may have. Things that were once kept behind closed doors, such as addictions, whether its alcohol addiction or drug addiction are now common knowledge. All thanks due to reality television, things that were once kept private about an artist, no longer are.

It isn't just in the hip hop videos, you can turn on any reality show and see artists, actors no matter the genre- getting drunk or on drugs and showing the viewers how much fun and how harmless it seems.

That's what I have to say about that. I really dislike when people take rap or hip hop and try to make it responsible for the problems in society. Yes, rappers do endorse drinking and maybe some doing drugs. The truth is, it is not one person's sole responsibility. It is society as a collective that is putting out this message. In all forms, if you dont believe me turn on your TV's watch a reality show and pay attention to what they are doing.

Someone needs to stop pointing fingers at the Hip Hop culture for being the culprit of all wrong droing in society. It's getting real old.

Something's GOTTA GIVE !!!!

Proof's viewing attracts- thousands !

We've been a bit quiet in relaying the Proof news to you guys. We do apologize, we felt that the best way to respect an artist and his artform is to let him rest in peace. We didn't feel that it was necessary for us to dive into all of the "rumors" or different stories being spread in regards to the happenings of Proof's passing away. Simply put, we felt that Proof should be left to rest in peace.

On Tuesday, more than 4000 friends and relatives showed up at Proof's viewing to pay their respect to the late rapper. The Detroit Free Press has stated that for many of the people in attendance it was all too surreal to attend the viewing and to see Proof lying in his traditional gear: track suit, Kangol cap, jeans and Timberland boots, with a Detroit Pistons jersey signed by several players placed over him. One thing is for sure, Proof, Deshaun D. Holton was respected by many people.

Despite all the rumors, it seems family and friends are still very reluctant to believing that Proof was responsible for shooting a man before being shot to death himself.

Proof had a lasting impact on the Hip Hop scene in Detroit- he was a real "Mover and Shaker". During the viewing two screens were playing continuous loops of his videos and past concert footage. Upon leaving the viewing attendants received a postcard with a picture of D12 on the front and a story of Proof's life on the back.

Interscope in Canada also feels the loss, as many of the people have had the great pleasure of working with him and were all touched by his kindness and big heart.

We offer our condolences to his friends and family... RIP Deshaun D. Holton AKA Proof.

Sunday, April 16, 2006

RIHANNA AND STYLUS NOMINTAION PARTY!

Hey! whattup everyone!, hope everyone had a great easter weekend!, just hittin you up with whats goin on in ETOWN...this Friday @ the Standard, we have the RIHANNA CD RELEASE PARTY alongside Harman B and DJ KWAKE and SHORTEE BLITZ! from the UK!
Come check out the party and the new album!!!!.
Its also the STYLUS NOMINATION PARTY! big shout outs to all the dj's that got nominated!.
BIG SHOUT OUTS TO....
DJ KWAKE
HARMAN B
SHORTROUND
BOMB SQUAD
SPINCYCLE.!

Monday, April 10, 2006

Obie Trice on CSI ?

Obie Trice has a new single out- don't know if you have had a chance to hear it yet. It's called "Snitch" featuring Akon. This will be the first single of his sophmore album "Second Round's On Me." The video will have scenes from the "CSI" episode of April 13th, the episode is titled "Poppin Tags" in which Obie Trice will be featured. The exclusive launch of the music video will be on CBS.com April 14th. The song will also be featured during the episode of "CSI" on April 13th.

You're gonna have to tune in for that one... Either to see how Obie Trice makes out as an actor or just to peep the new track.

Eminem is not ready to retire- He is hard at work with Obie Trice !

When Eminem said he was taking a break, he didn't mean he was done with rapping. He just mean that he would be concentrating his efforts in other areas, rather then being the frontman. Not only is he very involved with the Obie Trice project, he is also very excited about the new acts he has signed to Shady Records: Bobby Creek from Atlanta and Ca$his from Orange County, California.

Obie Trice's sophmore album is titled "Second Round's On Me" due May 30th.Working on the Obie , Eminem wants to make sure he is very hands on with this one, he has also stated that he wants to hit a different audience this time around. Targeting and marketing this album more to the streets.

That being said... Obie Trice is still street, if you ever seen a rapper still street. My man is still walking around with a bullet in his head, since he was shot New Year's Eve.

Nas / Rakim collabo in the works?

Although nothing has been confirmed as yet. Rumors have it that Nas will be collaborating with Rakim on upcoming album. How big is that ! I mean for so many years Nas has been compared to Rakim for having their own style and for the influence they have had on the rap game. It wasn't until last week that they sat down together for their first joint interview on MTV.

Both of them are currently working on their seperate projects. Rakim is the one who showed interest in doing a collabo with Nas. This decision seems to have come during their interview on MTV, when it was all too clear that a collaboration from God and God's son would be something worth thinking about.

I don't know about you guys- but with all the crap that's out there, you can't help but have a bit of hope for Hip Hop. Maybe it's not over as we though, this may just be the 360 degree effect about to take place with Hova at Def Jam.

Wednesday, April 05, 2006

FIRST LADY IN THE HOUSE

Seems like everyone is taking the time to introduce themselves...

I am D- First Lady of Universal Urban- The set I rep for is Toronto.... TDOT !!! LOL ORIGINALLY HOLDIN' IT DOWN FOR MONTREAL....SAK PASE !!!
I hold you guys down once in a while with some blogs on the site. If you guys have any suggestions as to things you want to read about or things you want to see on the site, feel free to hit us up at Universalurban@umusic.com

Check us out on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/asphaltregime

Something's Gotta Give ! Awlays !

Eminem filing for Divorce ? AGAIN !!!

What's really going on here? I mean they haven't even been remarried for more then 3 months, already Eminem and his wife Kim are ready to call it splits. Don't really know what goes on in their heads or if they even use their heads when they make decisions like this. They making people think that marriage is a joke really...

Well they did meet in highschool, and were highscool sweethearts. Maybe this is just a way for them to relive highschool drama.

Either way, don't really care why they split again and why they should be together. Don't think anyone cares anymore. GET IT TOGETHER PEOPLE !!! Maybe they should both realize that its just not gonna work. Eminem- get some sleep somewhere, be easy, do what you do best- MAKE MUSIC.

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

NATIONAL CAPITAL ALL STAR BASKETBALL GAME

ATTENTION ALL BASKETBALL FANS AND AR FOLLOWERS IN OTTAWA...

THE ASPHALT REGIME AND UNIVERSALURBAN.COM IS A PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE ALGONQUIN COLLEGE NATIONAL CAPITAL ALL STAR BASKETBALL GAME

WHEN: THURSDAY APRIL 13TH

WHERE: ALGONQUIN COLLEGE - WOODROFFE AVE.

TIME: 6:00PM

Monday, April 03, 2006

LL COOL J in ETOWN

Hey whats up everyone, dont forget to check out this Friday April 7th, LL COOL J RELEASE PARTIES!, on Edmonton BIGGEST PUBCRAWL COMPANY Edmontonpubcrawls.com
Come party with the Asphalt Regime, on 2 Buses! which are SOLD OUT!!!!
The RELEASE will be done at HUDSONS SOUTH, IRONHORSE, UNION, and then back to Standard. This is gonna be one of the hottest release parties of the year! so come check us out!
LL COOL J new album is in stores Aprill 11th. This guy is an icon so go CHECK IT!

Montreal is officialy in the building

Wassup people,
It's your man marc a.k.a The Shadow !
I'll keep you informed on what's going on in the city and share with you what's going on in the streets. Feel free to hit me up anytime. Peace out