About Me
I am the Editor of XPLOSIVE MAGAZINE, the West Coast's Hottest Magazine covering Rap and R&B Music. I have been a fan of Independent Rap music since I was 15/16 years old. I grew up listening to X-Raided, Brotha Lynch, Dre Dog(Andre Nickatina), The Click, 3 XKrazy, Mac Dre, Cellski, RBL Posse, Killa Tay, Messy Marv, San Quinn, JT The Bigga Figga, Lil Ric, Sean T, Totally Insane, Guce, U.N.L.V., U.D.I., Cold World Hustlas, 11/5, Dush Tray, Dubee, Sleepdank, Coolio Da Unda Dogg, Mac Mall, Celly Cel, The Mossie, Biaje, Chunk, C-Bo, Marvaless, 4-Tay, Richie Rich, Laroo, TRU(Richmond), Herm, T.C.& The Enhancer, B.C., Studio Tone, Bosko, Missippi, Luni Coleone, Mob Figaz, Ghetto Starz, all the way to the music I now right about. Artists like Mistah F.A.B., The Team, Turf Talk, The Frontline, Dem Hoodstarz, I-Rocc, Mitchy Slick, Sidewayz Ent., Grimmie Records, Tiny Doo, Wrongkind, Batkave, Cricet, VMF, and more. Working at XPLOSIVE MAGAZINE I have met almost every Rap Superstar in Northern California. I'm trying to meet them all, all of the artists on the West Coast. I have interviewed over 300 artists since I the start of the Magazine. Some major artists like David Banner, Styles P, Sheek Louch, Bubba Sparxx, Lil Wayne, Baby and Mannie Fresh, Too $hort, E-40, B-Legit, D-Shot, and over 100 different Southern California artists from L.A. areas and SAN DIEGO. XPLOSIVE Magazine has done business with over 350 Independent and Major labels in our 5 year existance. Based out of Underdog Records in Pittsburg, California, XPLOSIVE MAGAZINE has a strong foundation from it's customers at Underdog Records, which has been in business for 11 years now. Be on the lookout for XPLOSIVE MAGAZINE's MUZIK NETWORK. The video show that started them all back in 2000, is back!! We will be playing your favorite local and national rap artists videos and live performances. We will be airing on Cable TV all over Northern California, from Santa Rosa to Sacramento, to Merced and Santa Cruz. First show is December 2, 2006 @ 1 AM. Big things do happen in Pittsburg, California. If I didn't already say it, I'm single and looking for a good woman to share my life with. Preferably one who enjoys life, keeps a positive attitude, and can be trusted. I have a day to day schedule that changes by a phone call. With my Job and my Daughter, I am proof that dreams do come true.FACTS:
40,000 CIRCULATION
DISTRIBUTED NATIONWIDE through TOWER RECORDS
XPLOSIVE MAGAZINE is a quarterly publication
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA through SICCNESS.NET
CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK, DETROIT, DALLAS HOUSTON, ATLANTA, MEMPHIS, CHICAGO, LAS VEGAS, PORTLAND, SEATTLE, NEW ORLEANS, DENVER, KANSAS CITY, HAWAII, AND OHIO through UNDERDOG MUSIC
AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE through RAPBAY.COMADVERTISING PRICES:
$250.00 for a Quarter Page Ad
$400.00 for a Half Page Ad, includes an Album Review
$800.00 for a Full Page Ad, includes an Album Review and Interview
$100.00 for an Album Review
$75.00 for a Business Card
These prices are for customer provided files. Any extra layout or graphic design will be an extra charge. Yearly rates available as well. * All prices are final unless quoted by Ron or Cesar *SPECIFICATIONS:
All files should be Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw, Pagemaker, MS Word, or Word Perfect. Please include all linked images such as logos and fonts. We also except files on CD, Floppy Disc, and via E-Mail.CONTACT:
Office (925) 427-9330
Cesar aka Mr Ceza (925) 594-0251http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kNU7UIjb70
