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..R.I.P. Disco D R.I.P. Disco D1980- 2007January 24, 2007 After a long battle with depression and bipolar disorder, we are saddened by Monday's death of Ghettotech pioneer and Hip Hop music producer Disco D aka David Shayman. The 26 year old music producer, deejay and entrepreneur saw successes in the past few years, working with everyone from 50 cent, Nina Skye, Trick Daddy, Kevin Federline and many more. He most recently placed tracks on Chamillionaire’s and Lil Scrappy’s respective upcoming albums.The Michigan-bred, New York-based producer—who was best known for his work with 50 Cent — began his career at the age of 16 in the college town of Ann Arbor, MI. Having discovered the then unnamed Detroit ghettotech scene via artists such as DJ Assault and DJ Godfather, the still in high school Shayman dove head first into the music scene, scoring his first residency at age 17, at Ann Arbor's The Blind Pig before he could even legally enter the venue. He began releasing music soon after signing his first record deal before graduation with Bad Boy Bill's Muzik/Mixconnection label. Shayman remained in Ann Arbor after high school to attend the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, starting his own label, GTI Recordings his sophomore year. It was around this time that ghettotech's popularity began to peak, with Shayman appearing on several magazine covers. He issued his first major label release, "A Night at the Booty Bar" on Tommy Boy in 2003.After college, Shayman moved to New York and began a successful career as a producer with a diverse pallette of urban sounds. He produced "Ski Mask Way" on 50 Cent's multi-platinum The Massacre and the notorious Kevin Federline track, "Popozoa" which benefited from Shayman's connection to the Brazilian baile funk sound (he lived in Brazil part-time) but he also continued to collaborate with underground acts such as Spank Rock and the Brazilian group, BRAZA, who record for Shayman's Gringo Louco label. Shayman was also a perpetual business man, creating and licensing music for commercials and video games. He even oversaw the marketing for Aleda, a line of transparent rolling papers.“I've never known anyone as positive or as hopeful as Dave, his passing is a reminder that mental health is as real and deadly as anything that we more commonly consider to be physical ailments,” says long time friend and colleague Sam Valenti.Disco D was a friend and mentor to many. He often encouraged people with slogans like “hustle harder, hustle smarter.” Those who knew Shayman know he was a once in a lifetime person with an electric and captivating personality. He was a friend without equal, who was selfless with himself and his counsel, consistently living up to his mantra, "the only thing you can’t make more of is time." He was a relentlessly creative, passionate and ambitious artist whose passion for music illuminated everything he touched.

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Rebellion Record Recording Artist Jihad Featured in the March 2007 Source Magazine "Under the Radar" Issue

Look Out for Dj Warrior & Dj Mike's Jihad Mixtape Album Hosted By Cashis (Shady Records)
Release Date: Spring 2007

check out the DubCnn Artilce: http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/jihad/

L.A. ’s Mixtape King, Dj Warrior presents an unprecedented first of its kind mixtape release, “Death before Dishonor” by Rebellion Records recording artist Jihad. Jihad first burst on to the L.A. hip hop scene in 2002 after his decisive 3 round mc battle victory from then Bet’s Freestyle Hall of Famer and Ruff Ryder signee Jin tha Mc. Keeping it moving Jihad has taken L.A. by storm with unparalleled collaborations on Jihad's official Dj Warrior/Dj Nutty mixtape featuring exclusives from:Cook Entertainment, Ruff Ryders, Chop Black(Da Whoridas) , Eastwood(Formerly Death Row), Saafir, L.A.’s own Scipio & Tristar and boasts blazin production from Rebellion’s own Pakman, J. Classic, and 3XL. Jihad’s “Death before Dishonor,” also introduces to the world the newly added Caliuntouchable member, Dj Nutty of Rebellion Records, slated to appear on future Caliuntouchable Dj mixtapes.

If you haven't heard the street anthem, “N**** Datz Hood,” or the real life rap experience of “Crash,” you’ll understand why the L.A. streets have been buzzin for this mixtape. Make sure you don't miss out on history in the making. Buy your official mixtape cd release of Jihad: “Death Before Dishonor.” REBELLION.

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Mtv Mixtape Monday

http://www.mtv.com/bands/m/mixtape_monday/091806/index.jhtml ?show=true

Exclusive Interview:

http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/jihad/

Ballerstatus.net:

http://www.ballerstatus.net/default/id/music/

Tracklisting

1. It Was Written (Dj Warrior Intro)
2. Jihad feat. Eastwood, Cross & Cook – N***a Datz Hood (Prod. Pakman)
3. Jihad - Crash (Prod. J. Classic)
4. Jihad - True Life (Prod. J. Classic)
5. Jihad - Too Much (Prod. J. Classic)
6. Jihad feat. Tri-Star - Blackout (Prod. Pakman)
7. Jihad - Crazy (Prod. 3XL)
8. Jihad feat. Scipio - Look Back (Prod. Pakman)
9. Jihad - Guantanamo (Prod. Treason Beats)
10. Jihad feat. Saafir - Revenge (Prod. Pakman)
11. Jihad feat. Chop Black - Camel Clutch (Prod. Pakman)
12. Jihad feat. Drifter - Put Em' Up (Prod. Pakman)
13. Jihad feat. Kartoon - Never See Things Change (Prod. Pakman)
14. Jihad feat. Drifter-Dis Ain't Hip Hop(Prod Nutty P)
15. Jihad - Live Your Life (Prod. Khalil)
16. Jihad - Sweet Talkin (Prod. Pakman)
17. Jihad - Losin' You (Prod. Harry Sona/Trailblazers)

18. Dj Warrior Outro

Also Available on Itunes.com: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum? id=198223486&s=143441

.. MORE INFO: Myspace.com/rebellionmusic CALI UNTOUCHABLE RADIO ON SIRIUS SATELLITE CH 40 TUES AT 11PM!www.hiphopwest.com www.hiphopwest.com www.hiphopwest.comCALI UNTOUCHABLE RADIO ON SIRIUS SATELLITE CH 40 TONIGHT AT 11PM! Cali Untouchable Radio sets off Tuesdays at 11pm PST on Sirius Satellite Radio Hip Hop Nation Channel 40! Cali Untouchable Radio is Headed by DJ Warrior, DJ Strong, DJ Nutty, and will feature a different Cali Untouchable DJ every week!For Immediate Release:Los Angeles, CA - September 19th, 2006 Cali Untouchable Radio on Sirius Satellite Radio Hip Hop Nation Channel 40 every Tues Night 11pm PST and Wed morning 2am. Featuring all your favorite World Famous Cali Untouchable DJs: DJ Warrior, DJ Strong, DJ Nutty, DJ Fatal, DJ Birdy Bird, DJ Deftone and more! Cutting is upwith new Exclusives, New and Unreleased Jointz, Exclusive Interviews and much more....Yes the West Coast Mixtape Kings are in the building with Sirius Satellite! http://www.hiphopwest.com http://www.stronghouserecords.comwww.hiphopwest.com www.hiphopwest.com www.hiphopwest.com Dj Warrior & Cali Untouchable dj's presents : Cali Untouchable Radio on sirius satelite radio,channel 40 every Tues 11pm PST/Wed. 2am EST

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ROGER YI JUNE 2ND 1980 - FEB 8TH 2008

BROTHER, FRIEND, AND BLENDED EVENTS MVP PROMOTER!!! NO WORDS CAN DESCRIBE WHO ROGER WAS AND WILL BE. MISS U HOMIE! TELL MIKE I SAID WHAT UP. 1 LOVE