Rap mixtapes are a major part of hip hop culture, in addition to the famous rap battles that many MCs participate in. DJ Kay Slay mixtapes have found a great deal of popularity because they take these two elements and combine them. He has released several tapes featuring battles between some of the biggest stars in hip hop music.

Even before he started making DJ Kay Slay mixtapes, Kay Slay was involved in various aspects of urban culture. In the 1980's, he rose to prominence as a very talented graffiti artist. However, when graffiti art became less popular, he began selling narcotics and ended up in jail during the early 1990's.

The DJ Kay Slay mixtapes that are most commonly known are the ones that are part of the Streetsweeper series. On these tapes are some of the most famous rap battles ever. This includes battles between Jay Z and Nas as well as battles between 50 Cent and Ja Rule.

The Streetsweeper series was so popular that it got DJ Kay Slay some major attention and helped to advance his career. He signed a deal with Columbia Records to release a major label version of the popular series. It also resulted in his winning a great many Mixtape Awards.

The best way to make an impact in hip hop music is to incorporate as many different aspects of the culture into the work as possible. DJ Kay Slay mixtapes accomplished this by including rap battles between some of the most popular stars the industry has ever seen. The popular tapes helped him to earn a major recording contract and earn a number of prestigious industry awards. With the track record that he has so far, it seems likely that he will remain one of the top DJs of his time.

Andrew Romelle Young, know primarily by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, record executive and actor. He is the current CEO and founder of Aftermath Entertainment and former co-owner of Death Row Records, having produced albums for and also overseeing the careers of many rappers signed to these labels, including Snoop Dog, 50 Cent, and Eminem. Dr. Dre mixtapes directly influenced his rise to fame, and assisted in popularizing West Cost G-funk, which would have never been possible before.

In hip hop’s early days, the music only existed in live form. Consequently, the music was forced to be spread via live tapes of these shows and parties. Collected and traded by fans, and popularized with mixtape downloads and mixtape torrents online, these tapes became the exclusive way to get the latest tracks and freestyles of an artist by the mid-1990’s.

Rap mixtapes have played a key role in supplementing the promotions and marketing endeavors of record companies, and are employed by major acts with the full support of their labels. Hip hop mixtapes are most often given out live shows, sold on the street, or though independent dealers and mail order. It is no surprise that Dr. Dre mixtapes are numerous on the market today, and include exclusives, rarities, freestyles, and remixes all on one CD.

A few of the most popular Dr. Dre mixtapes are The Pretox, Mick Boogie, Aftermath Exclusive and DJ Exclusive, The Chronicles of Dr. Dre and The West is Back. Though these rap tapes often have much lower production value than a studio album, they are still just as popular. These compilations proved that creativity can be achieved outside of the studio.

Mixtapes exists, and will continue to exist, wherever the access to popular music is added with the convenient methods of recording homemade creations. They enable an artist like Dr. Dre. to show the world their vast and widespread talents. Fans will always have plenty of new and never before heard hip hop beats to keep them entertained, as long as Dr. Dre mixtapes continue to be released.

Rap mixtapes are a major part of hip hop culture, in addition to the famous rap battles that many MCs participate in. DJ Kay Slay mixtapes have found a great deal of popularity because they take these two elements and combine them. He has released several tapes featuring battles between some of the biggest stars in hip hop music.

Even before he started making DJ Kay Slay mixtapes, Kay Slay was involved in various aspects of urban culture. In the 1980’s, he rose to prominence as a very talented graffiti artist. However, when graffiti art became less popular, he began selling narcotics and ended up in jail during the early 1990’s.

The DJ Kay Slay mixtapes that are most commonly known are the ones that are part of the Streetsweeper series. On these tapes are some of the most famous rap battles ever. This includes battles between Jay Z and Nas as well as battles between 50 Cent and Ja Rule.

The Streetsweeper series was so popular that it got DJ Kay Slay some major attention and helped to advance his career. He signed a deal with Columbia Records to release a major label version of the popular series. It also resulted in his winning a great many Mixtape Awards.

The best way to make an impact in hip hop music is to incorporate as many different aspects of the culture into the work as possible. DJ Kay Slay mixtapes accomplished this by including rap battles between some of the most popular stars the industry has ever seen. The popular tapes helped him to earn a major recording contract and earn a number of prestigious industry awards. With the track record that he has so far, it seems likely that he will remain one of the top DJs of his time.

1. The Hype

The biggest fight since Lewis-Tyson was held on May 5, 2007. Would it live up to the Hype? This is the mega fight with all the mega-hype.

The De La Hoya camp was calm as Freddie Roach led a focused Oscar through the paces, but unsettling news of feuding between Roger and Floyd Sr. came out of Pretty Boy’s headquarters. Oscar surprised his wife with a birthday cake and Mariachi band, while Floyd was calling him a bitch and mutherfucker from afar while hamming it up with 50 Cent and the home boys. Shades of Holmes-Cooney and the hype around “The White Hope.” But wait, that wasnâEUR~t about race, it was all about money and so is this. Forget the feigned dislike. ItâEUR~s pure hype and has everything to do about money. It’s no accident Oscar is well like by other boxers. He has made many of them wealthy.

The De La Hoya-Mayweather extravaganza brings to mind other mega fights of the relatively recent past.

Tyson-Lewis

Before Iron Mike Tyson met Lennox Lewis on June 8, 2002 in the highest-grossing pay-per-view event in history, he said “I want your heart. I want to eat his children.” ThatVideoSite.com, “Mike Tyson: “I want to eat his children” [Available Online].

Lewis, of course, completely dominated the fight and knocked out the hapless Tyson in the eighth round. Tyson was bleeding from cuts over both his eyes and from his nose when Lewis landed a final shot that sent him sprawling on his back for the 10 count.

The soundly beaten Tyson was humble and contrite after the fight, telling Lewis how much he loved and respected him, and what a masterful boxer he is. So much for the pre-fight hype.

Leonard-Hagler

Then, going back to April 1987, another “super fight occurred when Sugar Ray Leonard beat Marvelous Marvin Hagler in a monster upset that was far more tactical than exciting. The decision went to Leonard via split decision. The fight was broadcast on pay-per-view TV and closed-circuit outlets all over the world and was a huge money maker. It was also a huge bore.

Hagler-Hearn’s

In April 1985, Hagler again participated in a super fight, this time against the formidable Tommy Hearns, who was a devastating puncher who ruled the welterweight (147 pounds) and cruiserweight (189) divisions through the 80s and 90s. At stake were the WBC, WBA, and IBF Middleweight Titles.

Unlike Tyson-Lewis or Hagler-Leonard, this one lived up to expectations and was indeed a super fight in every sense. This was World War One in the trenches. Maybe, it was the most explosive first round in boxing history and perhaps the greatest three rounds in history. Hearns won the first round in ebb and flow malice aforethought, but Marvelous Marvin won the fight by savage KO in the third putting an end to the unmitigated violence.

Hearns-Leonard

Earlier, on September 16, 1981, Sugar Ray met Hearns (who else). Both were paid handsomely as they put their titles on the line in an effort to unify the welterweight championship in Las Vegas. Once again, this one exceeded expectations as Ray took an early lead only to surrender momentum to Hearns in a classic ebb and flow battle. With a loss staring him squarely in the eye (Angelo Dundee told him, “you’re blowing it son, you’re blowing it!”), Sugar Ray reached down in the 13th and took it to the exhausted “Hitman” with savage shots both upstairs and to Tommy’s thin body. All of a sudden, Ray became the “Hitman” and decked Tommy. Showing great heart, Tommy held his own in the fourteenth until Ray cut loose with a big right followed by a brutal volley of unanswered punches to bring matters to a decisive and breathtaking close. Leonard was now the undisputed welterweight champion of the world.

2. The Prediction . . .

Oscar De La Hoya has fought better opposition is bigger and maybe stronger. He is an orthodox fighter who looks to land fight-ending left hooks following stiff jabs, but the edge goes to Floyd Mayweather Jr. who is the complete package blessed with superior speed, stamina, sharp punching, a solid chin and great defense. He has subtle old school moves and his great counter punching ability should give him the advantage in any heated exchanges, but he needs to be weary of THAT hook.

Late-developing issues between Floyd Sr and Roger seem unsettling, but Mayweather has great pedigree and focus. The Golden Boy has been taken out once and down several times. He has lost two of his last four fights, looked bad against Sturm, and beat a made-to-order opponent in Mayorga. Still, he has been in many mega fights and also has great focus.

The fight will be overly tactical, unless De la Hoya can use his size to back up Mayweather in which case it could spell big trouble. But If Floyd punishes and frustrates De la Hoya with quick in-and-out movement, he will prevail. Styles make fights, and the styles here suggest a less than exciting bout. PBF’s overall skill-set and career momentum will result in a UD victory.

As anticipation builds for Mayweather-De La Hoya, don’t look for it to be Hearns-Hagler or Leonard-Hearns.

3. The Outcome . . .

The hype is over. It’s time to get it on. Pretty Boy and Golden Boy now square off in the most highly anticipated fight in recent memory. How eager were fans to see this fight? The cheapest ticket available from StubHub.com cost $778 … and that was to sit in the back of the upper deck.

It was a tactical, non–compelling fight even though the crowd screamed every time Oscar twitched. With De La Hoya inexplicitly abandoning his jab at the wrong time and not being able to time THAT hook, he allowed Floyd to dictate the action, particularly down the stretch. His superior speed and accuracy resulted in a well-deserved decision, though it should have been a UD as one of the judges (and Jim Lampley) missed it badly. I had it 117-113. Thank God, it was not a draw.

As for the excitement factor, when Floyd Mayweather Sr. becomes the story of the night, something is amiss. The real excitement was the under card war between Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista and Sergio “Rocky” Medina in a solid ebb and flow thriller won by Filipino Bautisita.

Did it live up to the hype? No. Was it a Hearns-Hagler or Leonard-Hearns? Absolutely not.

“Floyd ain’t quitting. Too much of this money will make a dead man walk……. Roger Mayweather

MP3 ringtones are one of the most popular ringtone format available now in the mobile industry. MP3 ringtones is a part of a real music or actual song, they use original pieces of the music along with lyrics, exactly as the original recording. The appeal of MP3 ringtones, to teenagers in particular, is that they act as a fashion statement, it also reflect the user's personality.

And, with the quality of sound a lot better than the older type of ringtones this new format is bound to change the mobile world. The success of MP3 Ringtones and other real music tones give record labels and operators another source of revenue, and probably a big one at that.

This new type of ringtone has helped the Music Industry in terms of the royalties being paid by the Mobile Operators in each ringtone download. In 2005, ringtones pulled in $ 600 million in sales, 20% ahead of estimates and more than double the 2004 take. The year leader, 50 Cent's Candy Shop, sold 1.9 million downloads, more than the top-selling digital song: Gwen Stefani's Hollaback Girl, with 1.2 million.

Although you have to pay to get MP3 ringtones, we can still find ways to download them 100% free. There are websites that will let you download free MP3 ringtones, you can either download them directly to your cell phone or download the ringtone to your computer and then upload it through a USB data cable or infra red connection.

If your cell phone is web-enabled or internet capable you can download free mp3 ringtones from WAP sites. But, before you do this I suggest that you first search for a WAP site through you computer and read the instruction on how to download their free MP3 ringtones.

Another unconventional way to download free mp3 ringtones is through mobile forums, there are some members in the forum who are kind enough to give out free ringtones. They most likely have collected a number ringtones from the internet or maybe they made it themselves. You too can make your own free mp3 ringtones, through the help of softwares called "ringtone maker". You can download this software through a link provided below.

Are you one of the millions of people who enjoy playing your states Pick 3 lotto? Maybe you even select your numbers by using birthdays, ages, and addresses like many players do. Regardless of how you select your numbers, you should try wheeling your numbers for more wins.

Pick 3 Lottery wheels produce more wins by allowing the player to cover more of the numbers. For example, we could cover 7 numbers in just 35 combinations using a pick 3 wheel. If all 3 numbers drawn are in our group of 7 selected numbers and none of the numbers repeat then we are guaranteed a boxed win.

Another advantage to using lotto wheels is the fact that you can easily select one that fits your lottery budget. If your playing on a smaller budget, you can start by wheeling 4 numbers with only 4 tickets, or 5 numbers with 10 tickets. Many states even offer a 50 cent play. That means you could start playing the 4 number wheel today for just two dollars. As you increase your budget you can use the larger ones to cover more numbers for more wins or increase to the 1 dollar plays for more winnings.

When using lottery wheels always make sure to play your numbers boxed, meaning that they can be drawn in any order and you win. Playing the combinations produced by pick 3 lotto wheels as straight will not work. In this case, your numbers would have to be drawn in the exact order, reducing the number of wins.

Pick 3 lotto players, what are you waiting for? Start wheeling to win.

Most 15-30 year olds have an mp3 player these days, right? Walk along Venice Beach in California, 34th Street in Manhattan or even Oxford Street in London and I can guarantee that you will not miss someone within that age group with a set of earphones in their ears. Chances are, they are most probably listening to an mp3 player.

Technology is advancing at such a rapid pace that most of us cannot keep up with it. Broadband internet has made it easier, and quicker, to go online. What does this mean for avid music fans? They can listen to music without interruptions that are common with a dial-up connection, and also stream videos without worrying about breaking images.

With the advent of high-speed internet comes a surge in the popularity of mp3 music. It is now easier to obtain music from the internet. Sales of mp3 players have been astronomical, with Apple's iPod being a top-seller & a must-have accessory for young Americans.

50 Cent's emergence in mainstream hip-hop in 2003, and his subsequent rise in popularity worldwide created an increase in the demand for his mp3's online. Not only are there numerous searches for Curtis Jackson's (50 Cent) mp3's, but also Lil Wayne's.

Born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr in New Orleans, LA, in 1982, this young rapper and entrepreneur has steadily been garnering respect amongst his peers. Having just released his latest album in December 2005 entitled Tha Carter II to much critical acclaim, and selling over 238,000 copies it's first week, Lil Wayne has seen an even further increase in his popularity. His mp3's are in huge demand and can be found on virtually every mp3 site. Lil Wayne Mp3's can be downloaded (for free in some cases) and instantly transferred to an mp3 player such as an iPod.

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When you really need to earn extra money and you find a great opportunity, you want to milk it for all it is worth.  Paid surveys are just that.  They are the proverbial “cash cow” of flexible work-at-home cash.  Surprisingly, however, people are not milking them the way they should.

Many people hop into paid surveys and get disappointed by the differences between the hype and the reality.  There are many claims that you can make up to $75 doing surveys, and up to $175/hr doing focus groups.  While this is true, these opportunities are not as frequent as one is led to believe.   Sadly, many unscrupulous internet entrepreneurs are marketing paid surveys as a get rich quick schemes.  This is simply not what paid surveys are about.

Paid surveys are a great source of extra income —  extra income… and they are supposed to be fun.  Frustration from overextended expectations only hurt your ability to earn.   Do you realize you can still make hundreds of dollars in additional cash per month?  Here is how to milk the paid survey opportunities for all they are worth:

1. Register for multiple survey companies.  Do not expect to have steady stream of survey invitations if you only register for  two or three companies.  Some of the best paying companies only give you a few surveys a month. That does not mean the survey companies are bad, it just means that maybe your demographic was not needed for the business that contracted their service. Registering for a significant number of survey companies can only increase your odds of success.
2. Survey Filter – filter out the survey companies that are not providing quality surveys and timely payments.  Your time is still money.  No one wants to spend a half-hour taking a 50 cent survey and trust me, those kind of survey companies will continue to email you opportunities if you do not respond.  Do not quit their program, just wait for the right offer.
3. Recognize Gift Cards as Cash –  that is what some of it really comes down to.  Some people do not want to register for companies that offer gift cards, or points redeemable for gifts cards, etc.  This is a huge mistake.  Gifts cards awarded are just as good as cash.  There have been multiple occasions where I have received $25+ in Amex gifts cards for a single product testing and survey….  and I am not talking about giving my credit card number.  I expected only $2 and a free product.  I got $27 and a free product.  It can work out, and they do not always advertise the actual amount of compensation.  Consider it a bonus and a pleasant surprise.   If you really need the money and are cashing in saved points, just make sure you choose the award that suits your immediate needs, not just “wants.”

These are three simple rules to survey success and satisfaction.  You should never lower your expectations for what your time is worth, but you should be realistic and recognize real opportunities as they are.  When you do this, you will see how great an opportunity paid surveys can be, and how you can capitalize on a great opportunity to work from home.  Register for as many companies as you can, and you will see more profit in the end.

When you are just starting out with acrylic painting, you will most certainly make your share of mistakes. This is the natural process of painting and we all learn and grow from our mistakes. This article introduces some of the more common mistakes beginner acrylic painters make.

Mistake # 1 to avoid: Not using enough variety in your painting. An interesting painting has variety. It creates curiosity and interest, and the viewer wants to return again to observe it. So how do you create an interesting painting? Use a variety of different brushstrokes, techniques and values ​​in your paintings. Change the direction of your brushstrokes or mix different techniques in the same painting.

Mistake # 2 to avoid: Being too technical or copying. In order to truly paint a subject, and when I say "truly", I am not saying you should copy the subject exactly as you see it. I am referring to connecting to the painter inside and truly painting your own impression of what you see. This is how your inner creativity shines on the canvas. It is what set painters like Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet apart from the rest. They each injected their own style and heart into their work. I believe your own unique creativity comes to the surface the moment you stop relying on the technicalities and theories associated with painting. I am not saying one shouldn't study techniques and theory, but at some point we have to put that stuff on the back burner and let our creativity do some of the thinking. Whatever you do, don't copy other artists. There is nothing wrong with allowing other artists to influence you, just make sure you allow your own unique style to come through.

Mistake # 3 to avoid: Not observing your subjects. Do you spend time observing the subjects you feel inspired to paint? If you are a portrait artist, have you done any studying of the human anatomy? If you paint landscapes, do you spend enough time outdoors in that environment? If you aren't spending enough time observing the subjects that you wish to paint, then you won't know have enough knowledge to paint them.

Mistake # 4: Not using quality art supplies. Are you using quality acrylic painting supplies? A really experienced and talented artist could probably create an entire painting using a toothpick, but who really wants to work that hard? When it comes to fine art supplies, you usually do get what you pay for. If you paint with a 50cent paintbrush, it will probably paint just like a 50cent paintbrush. The ferrule will more than likely become loose and the hairs will probably shed. If you are using really cheap paint, you will more than likely get really cheap results. The colors will not have the same brilliance or the right consistency. So invest in quality art supplies and take great care of them as well.

Mistake # 5 to avoid: Not using enough paint. Learn how to apply paint to your canvas. Many beginners don't reload their brushes often enough. I made this same mistake when I first began painting. I would squeeze out a little glob of paint and try to cover as much area as possible. In my case, I was just lazy, but many beginners are fearful of wasting paint. This is a reasonable concern considering the cost of supplies. The truth however, is that your paintings will be more interesting if you lay down the brush stroke, leave it alone, and then reload your brush. Don't try and scrub the paint into the canvas, otherwise you are just staining, and not painting.

Mistake # 6 To Avoid: Over Thinking. Don't overly criticize or judge your own work while you are painting. This only creates discouragement and forces many beginners to become frustrated and quit. Just relax and let go. Trust yourself and your abilities.

I hope this article on acrylic painting has been helpful. Never get discouraged if you are making mistakes or not happy with your work. Mistakes are learning tools. Learn and move on. The most important aspect of painting is the enjoyment we receive from it anyway. Frustration and discouragement should never dominate the painting experience. Happy painting!

Most 15-30 year olds have an mp3 player these days, right? Walk along Venice Beach in California, 34th Street in Manhattan or even Oxford Street in London and I can guarantee that you will not miss someone within that age group with a set of earphones in their ears. Chances are, they are most probably listening to an mp3 player.

Technology is advancing at such a rapid pace that most of us cannot keep up with it. Broadband internet has made it easier, and quicker, to go online. What does this mean for avid music fans? They can listen to music without interruptions that are common with a dial-up connection, and also stream videos without worrying about breaking images.

With the advent of high-speed internet comes a surge in the popularity of mp3 music. It is now easier to obtain music from the internet. Sales of mp3 players have been astronomical, with Apple's iPod being a top-seller & a must-have accessory for young Americans.

50 Cent's emergence in mainstream hip-hop in 2003, and his subsequent rise in popularity worldwide created an increase in the demand for his mp3's online. Not only are there numerous searches for Curtis Jackson's (50 Cent) mp3's, but also Lil Wayne's.

Born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr in New Orleans, LA, in 1982, this young rapper and entrepreneur has steadily been garnering respect amongst his peers. Having just released his latest album in December 2005 entitled Tha Carter II to much critical acclaim, and selling over 238,000 copies it's first week, Lil Wayne has seen an even further increase in his popularity. His mp3's are in huge demand and can be found on virtually every mp3 site. Lil Wayne Mp3's can be downloaded (for free in some cases) and instantly transferred to an mp3 player such as an iPod.

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