Andrew Bess
I'm a journalism major and English minor at the University of Arizona. I graduate in December and look to get my Masters there after. I'm looking to network and meet people in my field. If you think we can network and share contacts let me know.
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Brooks England X Vans Vault '" Era LX 45ans teams up with Brooks England to create a high-quality leather shoe that bridges gaps between the fashion friendly and the cycling culture. -
Somaya Reece - Renaissance WomanSomaya Reece has appeared in movies such as American Psycho and The Scorpion King and appeared on TV with hit shows like Entourage and as a guest on Dr. Phil. -
DJ Rah2K - Ozone Magazine Interview ArticleStraight to your doorstep from the Bay area comes DJ Rah2k. Over the past five years he's been grinding out mixtapes with the fury only matched by few. -
Raekwon Interview - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx IIRaekwon has been in the music industry for years. Many of us know him as the Chef, a member of the Wu-Tang Clan or one of the hardest underground mainstream artists out. -
Mack Maine Interview - Young Money RecordsMack Maine of Young Money Records talks about touring, music and the Young Money team. -
My Mya Interview in Dimepiece MagazineMya talks about music, love and life -
Lupe Fiasco Interview in Dimepiece MagazineLupe Fiasco Interview in Dimepiece Magazine -
Dimepiece Magazine Cover with Coco - Trey Songz, Chamillionaire, Mya, Lupe FiascoSo I came across this issue of Dimepiece Magazine. -
Vblazin Magazine Interview with Shock G from Digital UndergroundInterview with Shock G -
Shockadile Dundee - Shock G of Digital Underground Catches a SnakeShock G is the modern day reptile catcher. Check out the photos here. -
Shock G from Digital Underground Catches an AlligatorI once caught a young alligator with my bare hands. No net and no fishing rod; just patience and a flashlight. -
Shady Records/Interscope Recording Artist, Ca$his Guest BlogWhat it is XPOZ readers? It's Capo Ca$his from Shady Records/Interscope here, guest blogging for XPOZ Magazine. I'm here to let you know a little bit more about me, you feel me? -
Eminem's "Crack a Bottle" Sets SoundScan RecordEminem - Relapse Album -
Billboard Releases "Music Money Makers" ListThe release of Billboard's 2009 Music Money Makers List.
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Tucson, Ariz. Gets Taken Over by Lil Wayne, Black Wall Street, the Pack, and Yung Berg for Convention Center Concert by Royal Epic ClothingArguably the best rapper in the game, Lil Wayne, sets to bring a storm to the weather less desert of Tucson, Arizona. With help from The Game's protégé and fellow Black Wall Street member Juice, Yung Berg, The Pack, and Dolla Tucson will be taken over. -
New Nu Jerzey Devil Drops Latest Mixtape Installment, from the Block to the YachtThe Head producer of Black Wall Street Records, Nu Jerzey Devil, and Stacks set to release their latest mixtape, From the Block to the Yacht. The album will be released January 12th, 2008 followed by a release party at Sobe Live in Miami, Florida. -
Black Wall Street's Head Producer Throws Mixtape Release Party in MiamiBlack Wall Street's Head Producer Throws Mixtape Release Party in Miami -
Black Wall Street's Head Producer, Nu Jerzey Devil, Sets to Take Over 2008The head producer of Black Wall Street, Nu Jerzey Devil is set to make 2008 a year to remember. Anthony Torres aka "Nu Jerzey Devil" is currently in the studio working on albums for Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, The Game, and also a solo project. -
Styles P "Super Gangster, Extraordinary Gentleman" Album Track ListingStyles P "Super Gangster, Extraordinary Gentleman" Album Track Listing -
Trey Songz: R&B Singer Talks About New Album and MoreThey say every dog has his day. But not every dog is as talented as Tremaine Neverson, better known as Trey Songz. In 2005, Trey introduced himself to the world with his Atlantic Records debut album, "Gotta Make it." He did just that. -
Interview: Rapper / Producer David Banner Talks About His New AlbumDavid Banner is set for his October 9th release, The Greatest Story Ever Told. -
Bill O'Reilly Criticizes Virgina Tech and Hip HopBill O'Reilly recently criticized Nas, who he called a gangster rapper, and the administration of Virginia Tech for allowing Nas to perform at the Virginia Tech memorial concert for the tragic school shooting. -
Interview with Songwriter, Sean "The Pen" GarrettIn a short time span, Sean Garrett has written hits for Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Ciara, Fantasia, Bon Jovi, Janet Jackson, Destiny's Child, 112, Mario Winans, Donnell Jones and Christina Milian to name a few. -
Interview: Mya, R&B SensationLife as a stalker, a new album, and the struggle with insecurities gives this vocalist a new found Liberation. -
ALBUM SALES: 50 Cent Versus Kanye West50 Cent has now vowed to retire his solo music career if Kanye West sells more records than him on September 11th. Both artists drop Curtis and Graduation respectfully. -
2007 MTV Music AwardsThe 2007 MTV Music awards nominees are... -
Kanye West Versus 50 CentIn case you've been living in a cave, Kanye West's Graduation and 50 Cent's Curtis are both dropping on the same day. September 11th, 2007 marks the official showdown. -
Interview: Chamillionaire Talks About his New Album, Ultimate VictoryWith the success of Chamillionaire's last album, The Sound of Revenge, with total digital sales over 5.5 million worldwide it seems impossible to duplicate. -
Interview: BIG CAZ of Mo Thugs RecordsThe Ex LA Gang Banger who journeyed from hard-hitting street spitter to being an executive of Mo Thug Records, takes us down the road of being affiliated to one of the biggest rap groups of all time; Bone Thugs N Harmony. -
Review: Kanye West: Graduation"Damn they don't make them like this anymore." -Lyrics from "Stronger", West's 2nd single from his latest Album. This quote sets the tone for Kanye's up and coming LP, Graduation. -
P. Diddy Looks for Personal Assistant Via YouTubeP. Diddy, legally known as Sean Combs, is looking for an assistant for himself and Bad Boy Records. The hip hop mogul placed a short video on youtube.com to make the announcement. -
Interview with DJ Vlad AKA The Butcher, Hip-Hop Mixtape MastermindDJ Vlad, AKA the Butcher, is a well known DJ in the mixtape game. A resume doesn't get much bigger than the one he totes around. DJ Vlad has worked with many well-known artists in the hip hop industry. -
The Term Crunk Makes it into the DictionaryMuch like the term "bling," crunk has made it into Webster's Dictionary. -
Rapper KRS-One's Son Commits SuicideRandy Hubbard Parker, the son of Simone G. Parker and stepson of old-school rapper KRS-One committed suicide after suffering a long time with a case of severe depression. -
Is Circumcision Worth It?With having a boy, it is almost custom to get him circumcised. Now this is going to be a terrible tale about that so if this isn't your cup of tea, move along and no feelings hurt. -
Can South West Rappers Make Their Coast Heard?With hip hop growing like fungus on the walls of music history; it's a shock that Arizona hasn't quite made a name in the urban world. -
Timbaland Gets into German Bar FightAccording to TMZ.com, rapper and producer Timbaland was arrested in Cologne, Germany last night after a brawl outside of the Hotel. -
50 Cent Lip Syncing at BET Award ShowRapper 50 Cent recently preformed live at the Annual BET Awards Show. But some say he wasn't performing live at all. -
The Birth of a Baby: Limitations on Manhood and WomanhoodThey say every time a baby is born another life is taken in exchange. Sort of like a circle which takes a life to bring a new one into this world. -
Lil Wayne Album "The Carter 3" LeakedLil Wayne announced from via youtube.com that fans will be able to listen to tracks off of his CD "The Carter 3." The CD was pushed back but has since been leaked into early release. -
Steps for Getting Paid with Freelance Journalism & BlogsMany of us are journalists at heart, some of us write for fun. But here are a few tips on how to get paid for expressing yourself in words. There are many websites out there that advertise that they buy blogs and pay freelance writers. -
God's Gift to MeA poem for my First born. -
Kobe Bryant Wishes for Trade on WebsiteThe Los Angeles Lakers basketball star, Kobe Bryant, implied again that he wants to be traded. On his website kb24.com, he made a statement which said, that "the Lakers and me just have two different visions for the future." -
Tucson Car Show and Concert at the Tucson Convention Center June 24th, 2007Arizona is famous for seasoned low-riders and classic cars. With tons of car shows being hosted in the deserts surrounding areas it's hard to make an event stand out like Dayton's on a candy coated Caprice. -
The Fix for the National Hockey League: ExpansionRecently the Stanley Cup playoffs broke records of low attendance, bad television ratings, and showcased the worst TV package sales in all of sports. -
Casino Chip - the Diamond in the Desert that is the Tucson Area Hip Hop SceneCasino Chip is a local Tucson rapper who has appeared in the Source magazine twice. Both were small articles, but the impressive one was a column in 'Unsigned Hype' which features artists making noise on the hip hop scene.
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Reviewing The Money Report: Vol. 1 by P.R. Erv, Tucson Area RapperP.R. Erv Presents "The Money Report Vol. 1" is an eloquent expression of lyrical expression. With catchy choruses and nasty rhyme play, this mixtape is sure to turn heads. Well rounded mixtape, wouldn't give this album justice. -
Reviewing Timbaland's Album, Timbaland Presents: Shock ValueOver the years Hip Hop has been blessed to have such a great producer in the likes of Timbaland. He has been an innovative producer that can help reinvent not only hip hop artists, but even pop artists. Producing great hits is what he does. -
Reviewing the Self Titled First Album by Rich BoyAs the south continues to create club bangers and set new trends, Rich Boy intends to grab his piece of the southern slang. The Alabama rapper hit the scene with his catchy first single, "Throw some D's". -
Interview with Digital Underground's Shock GOld School Hip Hop comes back around from time to time. Just like the hands on the clock, they rotate and come back to their roots. This given night Shock G from the 90's hip hop group Digital Underground was coming into full circle. -
Vitamin Water: 50 Cent Gets Rich for Not Tryin'Curtis Jackson, 50 Cent, is more than just your average rapper who gets shot. Jackson also is an intelligent businessman with some steamy investments. -
Can the Portland Trail Blazers Acquire Both Greg Oden and Mike Conley?The Portland Trail Blazers might get the opportunity to draft the next greatest NBA player in Greg Oden. The genius idea would be to obtain the point guard, Mike Conley Jr. who is Oden's best friend and teammate point guard since playing together in high school. -
R&B Singer R. Kelly Compares Himself to Martin Luther King Jr.R. Kelly is on top of the world, his world. Forget his problems in the past and focus on this: Kelly recently said in a magazine interview that he compares himself to Bob Marley, Muhammad Ali, Marvin Gaye, and to top it off, the heroic Martin Luther King Jr. -
Is Hip Hop Dead, Evolving or Simply Dissolving?Let's uncover this plaguing question. If this subject doesn't stimulate or trigger any nerves, please stop reading now. Underneath all the commercial music, regardless of genre, it usually has some kind of art or cultural substance. -
If Biggie and Tupac were Still Alive, What Would the State of Hip-Hop Look Like?Have you ever played the "what if" game? I'm pretty sure you have. As a child you could flip any response back at your mama quicker than she could whoop your ass. She says "Go to bed" you quickly reply "what if there are monsters in the room?" -
G-Unit DJ Tony Yayo Charged with Assaulting a MinorWhat would you call a so-called rapper who gets out of prison to a multi-million dollar label deal and cant rap? That might define a few rappers in the game so I better make it more specific. What Ex-con turned G-Unit Emcee assaults a 14 year old kid? -
Club Envy Promotes Local Arizona Talent: An Interview with its OwnerAs you may know by now, Club Envy has hit the Tucson Club scene with command. Over the last year Envy has created on of the hottest clubs in Tucson, Arizona. Club Envy also features 18 and up nights for the younger crowd. -
Separation of Self: Analyzing Citizen KaneIn the movie, "Citizen Kane", portrays the main character Charles Foster Kane having a mimetic relationship with his family and friends. -
Two of a Kind: Analyzing O Brother Where Art Thou and King KongKing Kong relates to O Brother, where art thou in many cinematic ways. Aesthetic techniques can be matched in the two films with the use of spectacle, sound, and mise-en-scene. -
The Class System: A Look into the Uneven Attempt of CollegeAmerica's education system is great. With government interventions like Federal Aide (FAFSA) any student regardless if they are rich or poor has a chance to go to college. Or is it? -
Lil Wayne - The Carter 3Controversy has always created news, not necessarily relevant news, but it always tends to hit headlines. When Kanye West declared that President Crook, excuse me President Bush, is a racist it made massive headlines.
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An Interview with Local Tucson Barber Shop Owner: The Heart of the CommunityEvery two weeks like a religion I find myself in a barber chair. Not just because my hair has grown out like a chia pet, but also to find what's going on in the community. In my eyes, barber shops are a central hub of the hip hop community.
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The Sharp on Sharpton: The Bully WithinRecently Al Sharpton has been in the news a lot. Not more than Don Imus, but he is tailing him in the polls. Sharpton was the main reason that Imus got fired over his piggish remark about the ladies at Rutgers.
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Unsolved Hip Hop MurdersWhy is the rap game so hard? People dying over records make no sense, but not being able to solve these murder cases is preposterous. How is it that the late Tupac Shakur is murdered on the busy strip of Las Vegas..
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Reviewing Cuete Yeska's New Album Heat Under the SeatLatin music has a heavy influence on the west coast. Cuete's latest release "Heat Under the Seat" Album is going to make a buzz in the Latin Hip Hop world.