Keeping it 100 percent real. I've been reading the Sauce since 93 when it was primarily based on reality. Now it seems like its based on the opinion of its owners. So I honestly don't read it anymore. It makes no sense to me how you can let your emotions get in the way of good journalism. Losing out on an entire company (G-UNIT)and there the hottest company in the game makes no sense whatsoever.

Note to self:

Book Mark Chris Lighty's blog!!!!

What is this... the 2nd entry? (and dude is wildin' out ALREADY???)

Wow!!!! That was quicker mudslinging then the Republican Party at election time!!! I thought you were gonna wait at least a week, and hit us with pastorial stuff about ya life and shit, like Rev. Run. But NOOOOOO, You had to go and get everyone hooked on this site, by saying "F**k It", and taking back to a "Union Square" mindset. I just hope your not sending this out from your morning bubble bath. LOL

It's sad to see what The Source has become. I started reading it around '90/'91. Back then, it was considered The Gospel/Bible of Hip Hop. If the Source said somebody was hot,you wouldn't even question it. Nowadays, it's so obvious that these guys allow their personal feelings & b.s. politics to interfere w/ their objectivity. Once you lose your ability to be objective, you're no longer a journalist. Hopefully, a group a brothers such as yourself(w/ major paper, influence & most importantly :Love for The Game) can take over The Source & make it what is once was.

Yeah everyone knows the Source sucks but its funny to see labels and artist still advertise in this magazine. I understand that it had a significant brand in Hip Hop for quite some time but their run is over. Stop fucking with the Source if you want real information, but if you want humor,few paid for ratings on albums, and some pictures fuck with the Source... but then again if you rely on magazine for you main source of info you need to get in the streets and build ya contacts.

Wait! There still is a Source? C'mon, Chris, you gots to come better than this, not enough meat...... ha ha!! Remember what I told you the other day..... Big things await you!!!

So then what are your thoughts on XXL???? They are just as tainted but I am sure you are cool with them :)

Wow, I'm officially Hooked! I don't think anyone could have said it better... Short, Sweet & directly to the Point. Yeah you definitely " WENT IN " and I ain't mad atcha... Keep it coming...

Its not called VIOLATOR because they make people feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Yeah, the Source 'fell off' a long time ago, but I feel your pain. I'd be pissed off just the same. Don't people PAY for good publicity in the source these days? It has sunken to new depths. Thers's always, XXL, The Ave, The Fader, etc. It's just wack that none of these rags equal what the Source used to me, the undisputed King of Hip Hop publications. Well, I got news for you, we're better off without it. We got D-Nice.com now, we got chrislighty.com, we got davey d, and host of others who are taking hip hop jounralism to the digital domain. So, congrats on 20 years in the busines, congrats on the blog and congrats on starting it off with a bang, keep up the good work.

Come on Chris! You know as well as I do that when wack-ass, and piss poor, Source Magazine went down (thanks to XXL and Eminem)they went up on the auction block. You also can guess who went into talks of buying them out. I know you see the bigger picture of just who is pulling the strings at The Source, and it sure as hell isn't Benzino(or Made Men!), nor Dave Mays!
I'm not even surprised, even though I wouldn't wipe my ass with The Source much less read that comic book bullshit. We ought to get Wendy Williams in on this one! Her blog at myspace.com is as crazy as she is! Lol! Looks like Chris might give her some comp here though! Have a great weekend everybody and let's keep shit honest and legite please! Enough with all the fake bullshit and ass-kissing already. If you love REAL Hip-Hop, then stand up
for it or fall for anything that claims to pass itself off as Hip-Hop(like The Source!)

Once Upon a time I read that mag too but no more but to know they had a CORE 30 and didn't mention you shows it's personal, I think that the only people who still read the source are consumers who just don't know and to even waste your time commenting on them is only keep that name out there, let's talk about something that's making money, i give them lest than two years to be finally over.

You may have some good points on the Source issue but Irv seems to still have you hanging from his nut sack. Does beating the Federal Govt on a money laundering charge make you hot? HELL YES IT DOES! When puffy beat his gun charges, was he hot? YES. When Jay-Z didnt go to jail, was that hot? YES. With the govt having a 97% conviction rate on money laundering charges i would say that he did the damn thing by standing up and chushing the charges. If you really don't care about the Source why are you even commenting on their list? Create your own Hip hop culture mag like and put yourself on the cover each month like Oprah.
You know you wanted to be on that list or why else would you list your accomplishments for the past year?? You don't want to "stress" the fact that you didnt make it BUT say why are they taking what i did for granted? Huh?? If you really dont give a fuck, act like it and move on.

If this a real BLOG, why are the comments being screened before being posted? It seems like only pro-lighty comments are getting posted. If you can "Go in", let your readers do the same. It looks like you're scared of what's out there.

I've been trying to post a comment but it seems i keep getting rejected because i'm "GOING IN" on your post. You should let the readres post whatever they like. Stop screening the comments, it's totally unfair.

ALL COMMENTS, WHETHER FOR OR AGAINST CHRIS LIGHTY WILL BE POSTED. THEY ARE NOT BEING SCREENED TO PROTECT LIGHTY. IF YOU KNOW LIGHTY, YOU KNOW HE WELCOMES NEGATIVE COMMENTS. THAT'S THE POINT OF THIS BLOG. TO HEAR THE GOOD AND THE BAD.

AND DUDE, WHO EVER YOU ARE, MR "CUT& DRY", "CAN'T GO IN" AND "CONFUSED", YOU ARE USING 3 DIFFERENT NAMES FROM THE SAME IP ADDRESS. WE ARE NO FOOLS OVER HERE. YOUR COMMENTS WERE POSTED THREE TIMES. EVERY AND ANYONE CAN LEAVE COMMENTS.

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Man Chris let me tell you this, I like many other people have become a former reader of the SAUCE magazine. And its funny cuz while I was in LA I saw looked at one while waiting to get my haircut from some essay's, and I couldn't believe the bullshit that was in there. I threw it to the other side of the couch like it burned my hands or something. What happened over there it use to be filled up with so much information and stories about upcoming crews and emcees, I guess those days are gone and we are just to old. I hate sounding like my grandparents but I beleive we are about to hit that stage where we complain, cause the first thing I find myself doing when I see someone read the Source is saying that; "You're not reading the Sauce, I can remember when it was called the Source magazine." Those days are gone.....

Cant Lie You are giving the facts. I agree 100% with everything you said, except for the fact that We do care that Irv got off , cause any chance somebody get to beat the FEDS. Thats a victory for all of us.

I think Chris has made some good points, but I think it's too easy to point the finger at The Source now. The question is why do we attack The Source?

Are the articles really that bad, or is it that we've grown up and learned about the publishing industry? I think this is the case because the only people REALLY upset with The Source are people over the age of 27. Those kids on 106 N' Park are still going to buy The Source. Those guys in prison are still reading The Source. It's only 'industry' people hating on The Source. And to be real, us industry people don't pay for The Source, so what are we really complaining about?

That dude is a hater:) I think he really is confused.
I don't read many magazines because they are mostly advertisements anyway...well, that is the same in any form of media these days...basically we know that it's all commercial and political so that should come as no surprise. All we can do is become more CRITICAL consumers and don't believe the hype and find things to enjoy that are not so tainted...it's the same in any game if you ask me...look at college basketball, football, OR whatever...when people are still HUNGRY the game is more entertaining to watch...then when it gets to the pros it's A'IGHT, but you see the hunger fade once the millions start coming in. Why wouldn't we think it'd be the same in magazine publication or music or any other medium? If anyone wants to see a PRIME example of PURSE STRINGS being pulled...rent the movie OUTFOXED and apply the same principles that Mr. Lighty is talking about.

as for "glamorizing" court cases whether won or lost, it's really sad to see such a thin line between personas and artist's personal lives. that seems to be the consensus on "what people want" though...putting all of their personal business ON WAX.

Great blog.... I'm hooked... haha

I agree with Chris. Furthermore, I think that this is a good time for The Ave magazine to make a big come up.

Chris your absolutely right about this list. Putting Irv at the top is just a subliminal fuck you to 50 and Jimmy. The Source is done for the night. To think that I bought this magazine religously for years and now I just leave that shit to sit on the shelf next to Good HouseKeeping or BirdTalk magazine. Fuck Benzino and Dave Mays is a bitch made fool getting extorted. I don't agree with everything 50 says or does but I respect his hustle. Oh yeah tell Prodigy not to suck 50's dick so hard! He WAS a top 5 Mc in the 90's and now he is trash. Let him know he does not have to suck dick to thank 50 for putting him on. MOP dont call 50 the king or claim that 50 saved them not Jesus Christ. Mad niggaz is laughuing at him for talking stupid like that Shit is sad. Just my thoughts and no disrespect to your team but fuck it , it had to be said. One

I tell you what, If the bitch was run like business it would be respected. This nigga Benzino got it fucked up that people is still fucking with his shit like it's still gravvy. The shit ain't gravvy, it's bull shit! I used to fuck with this mag before personal agenda kicked in but I gotta throw my hands up and say for real "FUCK YOU SOURCE ASS BITCHEZZZZ!!!". How can I say fuck the source? Well it's simple. I've given these pricks my works to put in their magazine to publish and what do they do? Use my shit fuck up my credits and give that shit to Johnny. No direspect to Johnny, disrespect to the motherfuckers in that office that aren't professional enough to check the fuckin credits before it's out to print. That's Sia and Kim Cooper. Yes that's right Kim I'm calling you out because there have been many times I've supported and had good words about you to other people. When I try to get you to help me get my money you say "here's the collections email address" FUCK THAT! No job is worth fuckin over people who have had your back. I no longer have your back at this point sorry. Had I knew ya'll niggaz was going to steal my pictures you would have never fuckin got em. So fuck ya'll. I mean I was fucking depressed by the fact that my images were being run in the issue that Tony Yayo appears on the cover on some ole National Enquirer type bullshit article. As far as the upper management niggaz they are clueless, fuck em. I sat and talked to Dave Mays about some web shit he wanted and this mofo is in a fantasy world where the source has juice and is still relevant. And like I told my homie that works there, Benzino cannot fuck with 20+ years (The Lighty's, James Cruz, Mona Scott etc) of being in the music business. They not fuckin wit da pimpin' on that level never could. Benzino has no business acumen to run a real corporate entity. Dave Mays is on medication and lastly, you need to find yourself a new job baby girl and get out of there before you actually have to take a side. Point is, I'm fed up thinking about the source and the goofy so called business they think they're doing. What I do know is I cannot wait till the creditors step in and make some changes. PLEASE OH PLEASE OH PLEASE! creditors please step in...

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I agree with most of what you said Chris, except of course the part about Irv's case. But I see how you operate on a different level, that being said, is there a way you can work things out with these guys on any level? Maybe you have the perfect words to adjust the level of thinking these guys are on to have them take their opportunities in media to much higher levels. All of you guys (Irv, Benzino,Mays, Lighty) are major achievers and continue to achieve unfortunately without unity. But imaginge your knowledge and theirs coming together, It can be very powerful

Okay, I admit I am just stoked that a busy music indusrty management/executive type has a blog. I'm hooked and will be back again. As for Source, I personally lost interest circa 2000-2002. It's boring now and has been for awhile, but it's not the only magazine suffering, I just turn to the net now because with the way lead time is, by the time the magazines come the info is old and if they do have an exclusive interview or story half the info is leaked before press time. And The Source just seems to hate on people a lot now, takes away from the whole so called journalistic integrity of the whole thing..

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Personally, I love watching the train wreck the has become Source magazine. Their business practices are a lesson in what not to do in journalism. Their agenda pushing is both blatant and laughble. I can't recall any other publication in my lifetime urban or mainstream that has gone off the deep end like this. At the end of day, when you have motherfuckers with nigger mentalities running the show this is bound to happen. I despise niggers.
For the record, I am a black man. And if you have a problem with what I said....get over it.

Yo, my man Chris. I got love for you baby! Love and ideas. Ya'll need to sign New Edition. Thats right. THE New Edition. New Edition is the most under rated group in recent history. They are our generations Jackson 5. It would be a shame if a powerfull Black music man cant put these brothers where they need to be in history. Puff tried but we all know Puff is no longer a legitimate music man. He does better in all his other ventures but music is a wrap for him. New Edition still has a better stage show than any group doing music today. They got a song on the underground that was unreleased called "Big Things" that is CRAZY, minus the rapper dude who sounds like a fake Jay Z. Yeah, they are a little old for todays standards, but what happened to them days when we used to watch BET and see a Kool G Rap video followed by a Anita Baker joint. I dont know, maybe I'm buggin but I think the world has sh*ted on New Edition long enough. My bad for going a little left field. But yeah, The Sauce been garbage for a couple years now. Its all about XXL, KING, and allhiphop.com for Hip Hop news. While were at it, lets get rid of Hot 97's bullsh*t too!

The Source is the perfect blueprint for demonstrating how to let your "homie" come into you company and kill your brand.

I truly can't believe that Dave Mays actually sacrificed his magazine for Benzino's rap career...wait...you can't even call it that.

While I agree that the Sauce's Power 30 list is filled with Sauce buddies and brown-nosers...the haterism on Chris Lighty's part is a true transgression in the art of power-playing. With so much success and religion spouting from his lips these days, its down-right sad to see Chris back to his old shit-talking ways. Chris, as old as you are you should know that only a fool rushes to take sides. Furthermore, there has never been any real journalism in HipHop...for those of you who seem to believe that it once existed on the pages of the Source or any of the other dumb-ass magazines you niggaz read.

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What is the new website for your other magazine?

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Oh my gosh, Chris I didn't even know you could come that hard. The Dominicans are looking at me crazy right now cause I am laughing my ass off, I better stop before she burns my scalp. Dude your blog just became my new homepage, (sorry 'D') cuz anybody that can call out the Sauce an attach they government name to the statement is a friend of mine...

Wow! it is great to see the man of the hour have time to post daily news on a blog. thats crazy!

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First off thaycomment you made saying you didnt cae if Irv got off or not was wrong I think you should retarce that cause we as black men need to stay from behind those walls and you shouldnt want your worst enmey in there and that thing with the source our old hip hop bible its fuck up bcuz of ppl in the industry like you I really dont understand why its so much hate 4 the mag now b4 xxl this is all we had and now the industry is turning their back on the source you all have moey so it shouldnt be that hard to work 2gether rhats whats wrong with us it dosent matter if we are poor or rich we all as minorty ppl just cant get along and its sad and no Ie=rv shouldnt be in the power 30 but he still should be recognized for shaking does crackers thats 1 for all of us

Mr. Lighty,

I completely agree with your thoughts. But it is what it is. The Source has no credibility at this point. And they have not for quite sometime now.

It was a great magazine once. The Jon Schecter days. But I don't know what happened. It's a wrap.

I just want to say, in regards to the responses to what you said about Irv.

No one on here can understand the nature of that relationship. Walk a mile in a man's shoes before you judge him.

This dude had his office shot up if I'm not mistaken. And I don't know what came of that, but when the people you work with, or work for you have their lives put in danger....

You might have some thoughts. And those thoughts might lead you to not give a fuck if a dude winds up in the tombs.

That don't make a person bad. Makes them human. We all human. Fall back on the judgement.

Why start the year with such hostility? LOL! Hey, I'm just an fan of Old Skool rap (w/ a few fave new rappers). I don't know JACK about the "game" & all it's BS. I just listen & groove to what moves me. I mean, I know here in Amerika u can't get around BS - but I try not to ingest too much. I will say this - I don't read the 'sawce'...or whatever it's called & never have read it - but the INTENSITY of your statement makes me want to check it out. So, if u really dislike something/someone I suggest u act like they DON'T EXIST - being ignored is the WORST thing EVAH (not that I know anything about being ignored:-). In solidarity, I won't check 'em out - but the curiosity....ooooohhh! LOL!

Though you were right about the Power 30, you sort of jumped in the shi$%y pool and swam with crazy Benzino. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and you exercised your right, but to the extent that you are all up in it yourself and among hip hop power players, you should have backed up and not commented. Its like a rapper saying they're the greatest. Its for the fans, not for you to decide.

Other main issue, is why do you not care for Irv Gotti? (glad you were honest and stated that though) Did he ever cross you or are you on some bitch BS, getting pissed at Irv b/c Curtis Interscope Jackson doesn't like him? Anyway, love the blog and keep doing what you're doing. Just read a replay of an interview you did with U. Connects and it was inspirational.

P.S. How come we ain't seeing more Violator albums? You mentioned the one you dropped in the article, but I was thinking that's like 5 years ago.

Yo Chris, You wasn't playing! This is Why VIOLATOR was the Greatest name given! Handle your Business because the rest of The "Original" VIOLATORS have your back! Hit em Hard!

Unfortunately, the greatest go unrecognized. Keep doing what you do for the love.

what up my dude?
i been seein your name pop up for years ,but never knew you had a web site.
i'm a rapper i stay in conn like 20 minutes outside the bronx, i record my music at the colosium in jamaica,queens at blackhouse studio. you can check out some of my music at www.soundclick.com/bunzarelly.htm i got like 30 tracks posted, i could be your next big artist nah mean? believe me dogz i breath this rap shyt! for the past 7 yrs, i do shows and everything,i too ready! hit me up though and give me some feedback my dude you can e-mail me or even call me (203)545-9243
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It really saddens me that the source has come to this level.How on earth can Irv be ranked #1 on the power list.The INC.lost all its power in 05 and thgis is benzino doing everything in his power to stick it to 50.Its clear he has turned all his hate from em and aimed it straight for anything 50 realated.Game and Benzino deserve each other.

wht up Chris, Happy New Yr...glad 2seeu ur still doing well, my regards to the G-Unit family, Mona Scott, James Cruz, & the Violator camp..
I get Derrick's emails religiously & came across the link for ur blog..I think it's interesting what comes from the minds & hearts of the people in "positions of power" in the hip-hop community..if we are nothing else in hip-hop we are passionate due to our luv for the music & culture..one thing I can say is being amongst this business my 10yrs. in the game I'm well aware of the politics & hipocrisy surounding the industry as a whole & it comes from ALL angles..the media, the labels, etc. far as The Source magazine we gotta remember just about EVERYTHING that starts out with integrity & quality gets "tainted" when it becomes a corporate structure..for the urban minority community in America it's all about survivial, all about "the come-up"..granted the owners of tthe source turned the magazine as a front for their personal views & satisfaction that is why they are scraping to survive 2day..depleting theirs accounts on unneccesary expenses instead of maintaining a proper administartion as a business..so they've become a "rag" to get their readers support..in other cases when a business becomes less integral to build it's success & answer to it's owner or distributor then "tainted" comes from a person's point of view..unfortunately at some point we can pretty much say EVERYTHING in the world of hip-hop that starts small & becomes mega-successful get's "tainted"..the music we listen to, the shows we watch, the magazines we read..all affected by corporate america to make $$ & satisfy this system of capitalism we live in..it runs deeper than most people think..we should ask ourselves the biggest question in regards to this blog posted.."who is the Power 30"?? if ur talking about ownership & control of this industry, it's practically no-one..
not Violator, not Murder Inc, not Jay-Z, Def-Jam/ Rocafella, not 50Cent or Jimmy Iovine or Interscope..anyone..the people in control far as music is the "distributors"..the people behind BMG, WEA, UMG, the people behind any major music distribution in the united states & overseas..
not to forget Harris Publications, Audit Bureau of Circulations who distribute mags like XXL & The Source..these are the people u most likely won't see in the media promoting the success of their companies cuz they don't care to be in a magazine, don't need people to count their paper & know how much they're worth..they don't need our approval..they know their position & how powerful it is..while we judge each other & dog each other out like crabs in a barrell over the levels of successes or failures we've accomplished they are making the real $$ off all our blood, sweat, tears, & years in this business..again it's our passions & need for constant approval why we concern ourselves with who's "HOT" who does'nt get credit, who does..
but it's part of the game, it's how we make our nxt dollar, making sure people know how valuable we are at what we do..we need our acknowledgements to get to each step of success because we are still the minority in this country despite the fact that there are more black millionaires in america today than ever b4..tho it's due to our competitive spirit successful people in this industry should channel their energies elsewhere..not to be in defense of Irv Gotti whatsoever; that's a whole other connversation but unless an individual has violated our personal space or assets the focus should be on what's the nxt power move to take more control of our businesses & culture..Hip-Hop is now a corporate force in the world as we know it & because of it the integrity of it will always be in question for it's survival..if a magazine sucks, start another one that is an alternative..competition & options is good for the soul & is the cornerstone to capitalism..if a dude does'nt deserve props, prove why he's not "Hot"..let the actions speak louder than the words..we all know who's good at what they do & smart in terms of surviving the game..u have to have that balance in order to win..those who don't belong & get by eventually lose their spot..everyone get's a shot at the game if they put in the hard work & keep a tight team of like-minded individuals to be a force..the question is what do u do with that power once u get it..in the meantime do what u do Chris,
stay up..now that's wassup..

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one other thing not to forget about in terms of control is the power in radio & television, the most important mediums for music aside from it's distribution..
when we have more control of the programming of music from companies like Ennis Broadcasting, Radio One, Satellite radio stations like XM & Sirius, then we have something to really call power..when we can start another cable channel as an alternative to B.E.T. that has the power of Viacom then we have something..there's a new black entertainment channel out there called Tv-One that is catered to the lifestyle of black america & has programs that enlighten it's viewers on financial management, home improvement, etc. as well as has a few well known black sitcoms in it's syndication..it's about building new ways to expand the culture, stretch the dollar & have some say in what we see & hear to inspire & benefit from..

BpZy!!

what's all this bitching? If Chris doesn't care that the Gotti's got off, then he really is an outrite hater. I know for the past few years beef has driven the direction of that magazine, but so has it doen for XXL. if you want real hiphop opinions go here:
http://www.trickology.com/thebored

you hate benzino and he hates you so it seems fairly ridiculous that you are getting all self righteous about not being on this list

What's popping chris ya website is a tad bit funny. As for your comments about the source power 30 I have to agree because you have to think about many major players that did their thing this year like Mike watts who has everybody liking the chopped and screwed sound then you have to give credit to syliva rohne who is making noise over their in motown. I feel that the source has its problems but so do the XXL. I fucks with muder inc they been doing their thing just like you guys. LETS JUST ALL GET PAPER

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On another note as far as my comments towards 50 and them g unit cats they are making noise and I be checking BDS and media base and their records be generating crazy spins and their audience is real big . But what you have to realize that everybody has their day and you can't always be on top for long just look at the Death Rows and Rocafellas. THose are all companies that was killing the airwaves real heavy. Their will get a time when catz don't wanna hear them niggaz any more but while you are on top pimp niggaz for that paper. I really hope that we New Yorkers get out shit together niggaz is eating down south whule we are to bust rapping on dumb ass mixtapes lets start making quality hit records and maybe you will get signed. Ya DIG

calm down paul =P

I see faggot azz Benzino is now best friends with Irv Gotti. Them 2 mofos are just ridiculous. They are a laughing stock nationwide

The source is over. Anyone still reading this rag must do so for the clothing ads. After the nonsense with Eminem, the obvious credibility problems and the 5 mics given to Lil Kim, this mag is showing it's true colors.

Giving a top spot to someone becasuse they beat a drug trial is sickning to me but then again, I care about the progress of black people. I care that our leaders should be ones who uplift our community. I care that our music should be owned by us and that our success should be judged not by how many cases we can beat but by how far we can climb the corporate ladder without losing our souls. Each one teach one. The source has identified its audience........and it isn't us.

Yo Chris,

I feel what you're saying about the Sauce's Power 30. It's a yearly laughing stock that needs to be put out of its' misery and fast!!!

Irv and Chris don't even realize that they're playing themselves(Ja Rule included, after that wack intro). Just because they beat that case doesn't mean that Murder Inc will make a comeback. It's over for them and they need to shut down the theme park.

Also, any comments on the rumor that Irv and Chris may hook up with Warner Music or the so called "superlabel" that they are(were) trying to start with Suge and J. Prince?

Whoaa I just saw the list I still cant see how even Hot 97 can be so low on that list and Irv gotti over Mtv & Mtv 2! Some intern must of hurried and made that list to attend the Annual Source party lol

I definitely think the list is crap this year. I dont have hate for Irv at all, and im happy he got off, the court system and the government is a motherf*cker, if they want you they will get you. Congradulations to them for getting off. At the same time, how does that make you the leader of the power 30. I want to know what this years list was based on, if it was money, he lost alot this year in court cost. If it was sales, murder inc hasnt sold in years. If its based on momentum, aside from the case, they have none. Their top artists have lost their relevance.

As far as the rest of the list, it suprises me how large entities such as radio and tv, which happens to control most of the exposure, fall behind people. How is snoop (meant without disrespect) ahead of a radio station. He cant possibly reach the amount of people on daily basis that these entities can. How are labels who have had a productive year such as Warner not leading the list.

Ive been reading this magazine since 1996, it has definitely lost all credibility.

Quit complaining about the Source it is what it is. There's alot of other good reporting going on out there that have been doing an excellent job much longer then the Source. Check out...

www.daveyd.com

This guy has been on point with hip hop journalism for many many years...

niggas still read The Source, love it or hate it

Being a journalist, I can tell you that what the "sauce" is doing is very much like those martian siting magazines are doing. They need to start saving their opinions for those backyard bar-b-q parties instead of selling their opinions, or otherwise they should change the name to "THE OPINION". They are single handedly taking themselves out of the REAL Hiphop Magazine game. I'm just tired of it. Being born and raised in the boogie down, I was there in the thick of things. The POE PARK Jams, The Zulu Nation Jams, The Rock Steady Battles with NYC Breakers, The death of Scott La Rock, The emergence of re-emergence of HipHop in the Bronx from Kool Herc to BDP to Nice & Smooth to Big PUN. There was a time when I was in junior high that everything was Brooklyn This, Brooklyn that. If it wasn't "IS BROOKLYN IN THE HOUSE", it was Brooklyn, Brooklyn, Always funky fresh. It's all good though. I think NYC should be more united in their HIP HOP game. The interborough beefs that usually seem to help in the sustainment of HIP HOP, should be more focused to outside of the 5 boroughs. NYC was the place to be for HIP HOP, but it seems in the inevitable growth of HIPHOP, the emergence of the SOUTH, MIDWEST, and WESTCOAST has made the birthplace of HIP HOP just another region trying to scrape for record sales, prominence, and and the almighty title of who's on TOP, numero uno. I see it like this. You know how no matter where there's country singers, in TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, WYOMING, etc., that NASHVILLE TENNESSEE will always be the "IT" Place. That's how NYC should be to HIP HOP. There should be a push for the "HIP HOP HALL OF FAME", not no half ass shit either, but a bonafide complement to the Rock and Roll and Country Hall of Fame. Something that is fully supported by HIP HOP in all regions. Though I dislike some types of HIP HOP from different regions, and I label it as "WACK" aka Laffy Taffy, I still give props to the sons and daughters that HIP HOP has birthed. I see all the different forms of HIP HOP as an extension, an annex, of the original McCoy, and they are all part of the art regardless if I dug the song or not. I am in the media in the military right now in Germany, and one reason I decided to become a journalist was so that I could have the crediblity to right many uninformed reports about HIP HOP. About uninformed people giving their opinion to a mass audience. Perception is Reality, and the reality of HIP HOP should be expressed, not any lies or opinions about what HIP HOP is not. Chris, keep doing what you are doing, and maybe we can politic sometime. What you and D-NICE are doing with your blogs is taking it back to the people, with information, insight, and just straight up communication with those that love hip hop the most. ONE,
SPC MIKE ACEVEDO, Army Broadcast Journalist, Europe

Gotcha great blog going on here.

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