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Judah DMV Rap Up 2007






Judah Interview with Famous

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JUDAH ANTI-INDUSTRY VIDEO!




NEW SINGLE FROM KING KAN "GET IT UP" Produced by JUDAH

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FREE DOWNLOAD OF STUDIO 43's ARTIST MARKY NEW MIXTAPE "HOMEWORK"




Super Producer Chucky Thompsons Celebration Boat Cruise








HOFE Ben's Chilli Bowl Event










DISTRICT 51 X HOFE= CRAZY EVENT!












FREE DOWNLOAD OF JUDAHS INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM!

SEVEN DAYS OF........ The Instrumental Voyage

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Cop the new Wale Mixtape "100 Miles and Running featuring Production from yours truly JUDAH

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CORY GUNZ FREESTYLE! SHOWING JUDAH LOVE!




PARTYING @ EYE BAR WITH KENNY BURNS AND THE STUDIO 43 FAMILY!




Judah Now Sponsored By HOFE Exclusive!!!

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Smash Single "Her Love" by D.C.'s own Uncalled 4 Experience produced by JUDAH

Please click here to listen to the Smash Single "Her Love" by D.C.'s own Uncalled 4 Experience produced by JUDAH.

For more info check them out at www.myspace.com\theuncalled4experience
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R.I.P David "Disco D" Shayman

On January 23, 2007 fellow producer and associate David "Disco D" Shayman committed suicide. Disco D was a up and coming producer and is famous for his record with 50 Cent " The Ski Mask Way". I meet Disco D during the making of his DVD. He was a cool dude and always showed a lot of love towards me.

Rest in peace homie!



R.I.P Raymond Brown a.k.a Scottie Beats

He was murdered early saturday morning on October 14, 2006. The senseless violence in the metro area has to stop!!!!!

Your expertise, knowledge and kindness has helped me in so many ways that I can't explain.

You will be missed greatly!



Judah signs with Kenny Burns

Judah has signed Former Vice President of Rocafella Records and Washington D.C. native Kenny Burns as his manager. Judah is also in the studio working with Kenny Burns/Studio 43 artist "WALE" on his debut album "Love Day".



Judah has 2 new tracks on Slip & Slide / Mad Power Unit Mixtape

Click Here to listen to the new tracks from Judah on the "Huslta's Edition" mixtape hosted by Rick Ross

    




What Does JUDAH Mean?

When I was thinking and debating of a production name, I always said my name had to mean something and in my quest to gain spiritual knowledge I studied the Israelites. And therefore I choose the name Judah.

Judah is a biblical name and is the original name of the Tribe of Judah. Judah is symbolized by a lion. The Lion of Judah has its origins in the Book of Genesis. There are 12 tribes of Israel and because of the lion’s link to the Tribe of Judah that makes the tribe of Judah the dominant tribe among the other Israelites. The tribe of Judah has ties to Ethiopians and the Rastafarian belief.



OH HE'S RAPPING NOW!

Click Here to listen to "What Went Wrong" By Anthony Hamilton featuring JUDAH




Peep the Exclusive Judah Designed Nike Dunk Lows

"Overseas they are loving my shoes and if the right situation pops up over here in the states Ill put them out." Judah




WPFW Radio "Holla Back Show" interview featuring Judah

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R.I.P James (J-Dilla) Yancey (1974-2006)

This brother was an amazing producer that was not recognized by the music industry appropriately. You and your music will be missed dearly.

This song off of "Welcome To Detroit -Volume 1" made me focus more on my sound and craft. It also made me continue on the path of making music the way I wanted to make music.
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Judah & Slum Village Audio Interview


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Beats For Sale: The Struggle DVD is Now Available


The New DVD from Washington D.C.'s own Judah is Now Available. The DVD chronicles the journey of an up and coming producer as he makes his way through the music industry. See this groundbreaking dvd that tells the real story behind breaking into the music industry.
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Ruin shows love to Judah in the November Issue of the Source





Ruin & Sean Paul Track


Question:
What do you get when you add Ruin plus Sean Paul of the Youngbloodz together and divide it by a Judah Beat?

Answer:
A Hot Ass Record!

Click here to listen to the exclusive Ruin single "Heat In The Club" featuring Sean Paul produced by JUDAH




Judah & AZ Audio Interview


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Judah & Rhymefest Audio Interview

Oh! And if you don't know who Rhymefest is he's the artist who helped Kanye West write the Grammy Award Winning song "Jesus Walks"

Click below to listen to the exclusive interview with Rhymefest (music produced by Judah)




Still on the Billboard Charts!

"BE ME" is still on the charts 7 Weeks strong.

As of June 25,2005
#19 - Pop Singles Sales
#72 - Hot R&B / HipHop Songs
#4 - Hot R&B / Hiphop Singles Sales




REAL TALK

Check out what JUDAH had to say about Eminem in the JULY/AUG Issue of Scratch Magazine.




Judah and the Lost Boyz

Judah and the Lost Boyz at the Syence Lab Studio.


Click below to listen to the exclusive interview with Mr. Cheeks (music produced by Judah)


Click below to listen to the exclusive "Southside Freestyle" Produced by Judah (Featuring Mr.Cheeks and Slumz).



Judah and Hand Over Fist Entertainment

Judah and Hand Over Fist Entertainments own Valdez & Scott at Night Flight Recording Studio, Finishing up their hot new club banger "HOFE ROCK".



EP dropping SUMMER 2005
For more information on H.O.F.E. log onto www.hofent.com or call 202-498-5284. Click below to hear the "HOFE ROCK" track



Still on the Billboard Charts!

Ruin's single "BE ME" produced by JUDAH is still on the charts.

R&B / Hip-Hop Singles Sales
Week #1 - #16 (May 21)
Week #2 - #12 (May 28)
Week #3 - #6 (June 4)

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Real Talk...

Every producer in the game knows at some point throughout their career they had time were they doubted themselves and/or felt like quitting. If you haven't had that moment yet you probably will but I know one thing I had mine recently. Over the last 2-3 months I wasn't feeling music and/or making music for that matter. I asked myself daily "if the music business/ production game is for me" and at the end of the day I had no answer. Just recently I recieved an answer. This answer has inspired me emotionally, mentally and physically. Just when you feel like giving up god gives you something to hold on to so you wont give up on what you were put on this earth to do. He came at a crucial hurdle in my life and help me over it!

RUIN LANDED ON THE BILLBOARD CHARTS WITH HER FIRST SINGLE " BE ME" PRODUCED BY JUDAH

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Ruin, Paul Arnold, and Judah at Red Diamond Recording Studios in Virginia Beach,VA

Putting the finishing touches on Ruin's Sophmore album "Ready for War".



Snook Da Crook - Judah Produced Track


It's Finally Here:& Snook Da Crook Debut Album "Heir to Da Throne". Click to listen to the hit single "What Yall Want" Produced by Judah. For more info on Snook and Tu Records log onto http://www.turecords.net



Judah & Cormega Audio Interview




Judah & Jae Millz Audio Interview




Judah Interviews Big Noyd

  

JU: What's up with the album?

Noyd: It's crazy dog, I'm out in D.C. getting a lot of love you know. The name of the album is " On My Grind" dropping January 25th on Noyd/Monopolee records.

JU: Who you got on the album?

Noyd: I got Havoc, Prodigy, Alchemist, and The Infamous Mob. I got production by Alchemist, Havoc and this new cat named Ric Rude. He done joints for Nore, Funk Flexx and a few others.

JU: What's your goal for "On My Grind"?

Noyd: The goal for this album is to go from artist to that artist/entrepreneur shit. I really just want to sell some units to really make my label pop you know.

JU: What's your goal for 2005 and beyond?

Noyd: I'm just trying to learn as I go along. It ain't easy doing it yourself and everyone feel like they can do the indie label thing but it ain't that easy. I been on my own since I was 15 and that knowledge I got from being on my own is what's holding me down. My goal for 2005 is to make it happen on my own. If any mistakes happen I'll be able to blame myself and not have to blame the next man.

JU: Why did you start your own label?

Noyd: My experience in the game is a lot of labels sign people off of hype. Alot of dudes get signed because their man was on or their man put them on. Labels don't go to the middle of the projects in D.C.; they don't go to the projects in Queens or Brooklyn. They always rely on someone to bring someone to them who ain't real. I wanna be that artist/c.e.o to go get that talent in the hood, put them on Noyd Inc. and let them shine. I don't to sign no wannabe Jay-Z's or 50's.

JU: Let them know the truth about this Mobb Deep breaking up or beef with Littles, Keith Murray and whoever.

Noyd: The truth is Mobb is a family man. We got dragons on our hands and to know the truth talk to a dude that has a dragon on his hand. Dudes out here got their own motives and you gotta see through the smoke sometimes. Who is this dude? He's a nobody! I don't even know this dude. I just want to tell the people that Mobb Deep will never break up it's never gonna happen. Mobb Deep and OB for life. Whether we sell records or flop we gonna do it together.

JU: When your said and done with the Hip Hop, What do you want people to remember you for?

Noyd: I want to show the people my growth. How I came on the scene spit memorable lyrics that people can recite and how I put out my own albums out on my own label. I want them to know I came from nothing and made something out of myself and I want them to know they can do it too.

JU: Any last words before we go party?

Noyd: Honestly from the bottom of my heart, I'm a fan of hip-hop first and if anything that has my name on it it's gonna be hot. I love rap! I don't want to see this shit disappear man.




Judah Interviews Corey Gunz



JUDAH: What brings you to D.C.?

C.G.: I'm on my promo tour to promote my album entitled "The Commencement" and also to promote the single that should be dropping soon.

JUDAH: Tell everybody a little about the album.

C.G.: The album basically a mix of street records, club records, stories the whole nine. It's something on there for everyone! Every fan base I'm trying to cover. I'm just trying to make it a classic album and give something to everyone.

JUDAH: What are you bringing to the game of Hip- Hop?

C.G.: I'm trying to make a name for myself. When people name the top five rappers I'm trying to be up there you know.

JUDAH: Who do you try to pattern yourself after in the game? Who did you grow up on?

C.G.: Besides listening to Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz, I listen to Nas, Jay-Z, Eminim, Luda, B.I.G and god rest his soul Big Pun. Can't forget about the legends like Rakim, Kane and them.

JUDAH: How was it growing up the son of Peter Gunz?

C.G.: My pops had New York's anthem for a minute. The single almost went 3X platinum. They still doing paid shows overseas. That song helped the Bronx out a lot. He was a wonderful influence on my career.

JUDAH: What features we got on the album?

C.G.: I got my crew the Militia and Ryan Leslie and that's about it.

JUDAH: Who you got on there production wise?

C.G.: I got Rodney Jerkins, Nottz, Rockwilder, TrackMaster and we're looking to get Scott Storch and Hi Tek. The album is almost complete but we wrapping up two more songs.

JUDAH: What's your favorite track on the album?

C.G.: I got a concept song on my album called "1668" that's my building number and it's a story that's taking you to each floor of the building breaking down the story of each floor. I also like the Hi-Tek record because it a party type beat. It was originally an Eminim beat but he ain't want it so I bought it. "Keys" is also a serious club banger that's produced by Rockwilder.

JUDAH: Any last words?

C.G.: Be on the look out for the new single "Shake" and go get the album when it drops.




Judah Records with Rell (Rocafella/DeJam Artist)

The Record is called "Shameka Jones". With the current situation between Rocafella and DefJam hopefully the record will make the album and be put out.




Click below to listen to the Official "Street Mix" of "Up In The Club" produced by Judah and featuring Ruin, Sean Paul of the Youngbloodz and Scrow



Judah and Ruin at Art of Music Recording Studio in Virginia.

Judah is currently working on Blaq Psyircle Entertainments own Ruin sophmore album entitled "Ready for War". Be on the look out for the club banger "We Want That" produced by Judah.
Album Dropping Feb. 2005 for more information on Ruin log onto www.blaqpsyircle.com

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Judah and Hebrew



Hebrew and Judah at the Syence Lab recording studio.

Judah and Hebrew are in the studio putting together a record for Judah's first full length album entitled "When the Time Comes".
This brother is one of the first people to get me into making beats and believed in me. Gotta pay homage and show respect.
Judah album dropping in 2005.



Judah and Wellz Phargo



Judah and Wellz at the Syence Lab recording studio.


Judah has just supplied Hip Hop newcomer Wellz Phargo with 7 bangers for his debut album entitled "Breakin Da Bank"

Click below to listen to the first single called "Feeling You Girl" produced by Judah.
Album Dropping January 21,2005 www.wellzphargo.com

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The CornerStone Mixtape vol #66
(Featuring the single "Monster Behavior" by the Hyytaz
produced by Judah)

The Judah Produced single "Monster Behavior" by the Hyytaz is featured on one of the music industries most recognized Mixtapes.


The CornerStone Mixtape Volume #66
Hosted by The BeatMinerz (DJ Evil Dee & Mr. Walt) and Big Mike




Check out the Hot New Club Banger "Monster Behavior" by The Hyytaz, Produced by Judah


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THE REAL
Over my last 7 years in the production game, here are some tips and words of wisdom from some of the industries top producers. Oh yeah some of these are mine also ...

1. SAVE YOUR HOTTEST BEATS!
Save your hottest beats for when you get on
or have a chance to get on!

2. WATCH WHO YOU PLAY BEATS FOR!
Especially up and coming producers.
If your hot and the other producer
is not so hot they will listen
and copy your style.

3. THE INDUSTRY IS SUPER SHADY!
Nowadays almost every A&R manages
a producer or producers. So why will
they give you work and not get paid
anything, when they can give their
producer(s) work and get 20%.
That sound like some KICK BACK
MAFIA STUFF! LOL

4. GET YOUR FIRST HALF!
Get your first half (50%) before you
track a beat for a major artist. Get all
(100%) before you track a beat for
an independent artist.

5. WATERMARK YOUR BEATS! Put something
on your beats( Somewhere where they
can't get a good loop) so it's hard for people to
loop it, add drums and flip it.
PROTOOLS IS CRAZY!

6. SMACK THE SHIT out of "so called"
producers that download beats off the
internet and sell them to artist.

7. KNOW YOUR WORTH! When you
blow up, charge them artist and labels
what your worth! TAX THEM, TAX THEM,
TAX THEM!

8. DON”T PLAY YOURSELF!
If you haven’t produced not one record don’t
try to charge an artist or label $100,000.
BE REAL!

9. MAKE THEM RESPECT YOUR SOUND!
Try not to copy a well known producers
(DRE, NEPTUNE, JUST BLAZE) sound.
It might make you some bread now but they
will not respect in the end. RESPECT IS BIG
IN THIS GAME!

10. CREATE A BUZZ FOR YOURSELF!
If you think artist and A&R’s are going
to find you and your not producing records
independently . IT GONNA BE TOUGH!

11. STAY HUMBLE! On the real producers
make more wack beats than hot beats.



Check out the Mixtape Review by the Nationally Distributed RIME MAGAZINE of "SHE FLIPPED IT" Vol. 1 Produced by JUDAH

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Judah records with E. Ness and Bruno Brinx

On August 17th, 2004, D.C.'s own Judah produces and records a record for Bad Boy recording artist E. NESS and YHM Recording artist Bruno Brinx. The record is untitled and has the potential to make E. Ness's album. (Picture L to R, Bruno Brinx, Judah, E.Ness outside The Syence Lab Studio)





Judah Interviews Jim Jones

JU: When is the album coming out?

JJ: Album comes out August 24th. It's called " On My Way to Church".

JU: Who you got on the album as far as production?

JJ: I got T.I., Lil Flip, Bun B, Bizzy Bone, Chico Debarge and the whole Dipset fam. Producers I got Heatmakerz, Blackout, Boo-La and myself. I also got a few new cats on there also.
JU: Why did you decide to do a solo joint?

JJ: On the real, the majors was shitting on me, they ain't want to give me the money I deserved. Then there are a lot of artist and people out there misleading our youth, as far as coming up in the ghetto. You smell me? They glamorizing it too much of the shit. Everybody have their own way of telling a story and I'm telling mine.

JU: How different is it doing a solo joint from doing a group album?

JJ: It's not that different, new crew help me but I pretty much kept the same format, which took some of the stress of me.

JU: How long did it take you to do this joint?

JJ: It took me bout 7 years to do this album. That's how long I've been in the game.

JU: What's your favorite record on the album?

JJ: My favorite record is "Around My Way. It explains who I am, where I've been, what I've done and what I've been through.

JU: Let's get into that Mase beef. What's up with that?


JJ: Ain't nothing really going on. The "Reverend" was out of hand. I knew him, I grew up wit him! He wasn't always rapping, I was hustling. He came back to my town saying this and that, slandering our name. He was talking bout stuff that was not true. I had to call and tell the truth and the media took it out of hand. It was more personal than anything. If he ain't say our name I would have not called up to Hot 97. JJ: The media got it all fucked up!

JU: What's in the future for Jim Jones?

JJ. I got another album coming out in 9 months. A few surprises you know, major moves being made. They gotta hear what I have to say now!

JU: How is it working with KOCH (Independent) oppose to a major?


JJ: Koch is a business at the end of the day, so the artist that the majors don't fuck with Koch will fuck with cause it still makes money.

JJ: Koch is a beautiful thing cause if you a smart person you'll know they are a way to put albums in the stores. I fuck wit Koch!

Jones say's he's still trying to get to church and along the way, he'll continue to drop pearls of wisdom for others to pick up along the path that he's paved for them. But he feels he's getting closer. He's already reached some of his goals, he says. "People might think my goal is to sell a million records. No! I already passed my goal. I did it. Being in the game is my goal. This is my first album. Just to get on it and get the shit in the stores-I reached my goal. Everything else is just a blessing."




Here is the HOT single "Everywhere I Go" from The View Ent. Independant Album named "Married to the Streets" Produced by Judah



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Check out the hidden Track on D.C.'s own Hood Life Money Album, "A Day in the Life" produced by Judah



To order your copy visit www.HoodLifeMoney.com
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Here is the HOT single "Ride Deep" by Holdin' It Down Records own Nomad, Produced by Judah



(Nomaad and Judah at Nomaads Video Release Party)

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Congratulations Judah

Congratulations to JUDAH for being recognized by the Streetz Magazine (www.streetzmag.com) as one of the top producers in D.C., MD and VA area.

  1. Chucky Thompson (Mary J Blige, Nas and any more)
  2. Rich Harrison (Beyonce, Ameri)
  3. Mo Digga (Top Notch Teamsta)
  4. Dre Knight
  5. Mohagany
  6. Judah (Pastor Troy, Killah Army, and many more ...)
  7. Kev Brown (B2k, Various Remixes)
  8. Chink Santana (Ja Rule, Ashanti, C.C.O.C)
  9. Scotty Beats (Night Flight Recordings)
  10. Boo Boo The Fool (Hood Life Money)



Judah Interviews Cormega

You know when artist that I respect come to my city I gotta click up with them not just only to give beats but to build with them on the business and personal level.
I met one of the realest dudes in rap, Cormega about a year and a half ago and its been on ever since. He came back to D.C. and we hooked up and heres "some" of the stuff we talked about.


Judah: Whats the deal with Legal Hustle Ent.?

Cormega: I dont want people to get it confused its a feature album, not a cormega album.
XXL tryed to carry me and gave me a L cause he said I had too many features.
But people need to understand it is Cormega Featuring...

Judah: So who are the features?

Cormega: I got M.O.P., Ghostface, AZ, Lake, Maino, Kurupt, Jayo Felony, Vibez Kartel, Large Professor, Donia.
Cormega: This is just to set up my next solo joint.

Judah: Whats the next solo joint?


Cormega: The Testament. The album thats been done since 1999 and Def Jam was holding it up.
Then my 3rd solo joint called Urban Legend.

Judah: How do like indie opposed to being on a major label?

Cormega: Being Independent gives you the freedom to do what you want as an artist.
Theres no excuses, I dont have to do features with artist that I dont respect and
I choose my release dates. Im not concerned about going gold or platinum, gold and platinum is when someone tells me how much they love my music.
Im from the era of Rakim, KRS, GRap, and Kane.

Judah: Whats the vision for Legal Hustle Ent.

Cormega: Legal Hustle is going to be a close knit family environment.
I got Donia, and I got 2 artist locked up right now. The type of roster I got are the type that as soon as they leave the studio they are back in the streets.
I dont want a big roster because now that im a company I am responsible for peoples lives and I have to give them my attention.

Judah: Thats whats up! Leave them with some words before we go party.

Cormega: Much love to the fans!
Album in stores and Support Independents.



Judah has just finished recording in NY with
Philly's up and coming hip-hop duo "The Hyytaz"


THE HYYTAZ, Sov, Cus(Engineer) and Judah discussing the flow of the record.


The HYYTAZ, Sov and Dakota Black, Cus and Judah going through the record before recording.


Milk ENT. A&R Danny, Dakota Black & Sov - Stomping through while listening to playback.


The HYYTAZ, Sov, Judah and Dakota Black at Audiology Studio in New York.


Sov, Milk (C.E.O of Milk Ent) Judah & Dakota Black.


Judah & Cus (Engineer - Biggie, Big Pun, Slick Rick, City High and many more)



Congratulations Judah

On MARCH 15TH, 2004. JUDAH WON THE FIRST URBAN SCENE FM RADIO PRODUCERS BEAT BATTLE



Here is the HOT Judah Remix of Jay-Z - Dirt off Your Shoulder


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Streetz Magazine Article Feb. 2004

Ladies Doing It For Themselves
By JusBam
Mixtapes have created and destroyed the careers of some of the hottest hip-hop artist today. They define who's hot and who's not, and turn nobodies into some-bodies. Cha Ross-Estes, owner of WHY? Entertainment has changed the game. She teamed up with producer Judah and released their first ever all female mixtape. "Ladies First" hit the streetz with much success and praise. Cha and Judah collected 13 of the hottest females in the metro underground rap scene and prove that the ladies are doing it for themselves.

S: What's the vision behind Why Entertainment, What made you decide to start up a company?
Cha: I ran into so many artists who were looking for different places to perform. I thought what can I do to help, so I decided to start my own company and do it my way. Thats how Why Entertainment got off the ground.
S: Where did the idea for the All Female Mixtape come from?
Cha: Because it had never been done, actually Judah introduced it to me because I had never done a mixtape before and really didn't have too much knowledge on how to do it. By him already having a lot of Mixtapes out there on the street we met up and he told me the ins and outs of how to do it.
S: Judah I come to you , you have to admit this was a risky project. One it had never been done before. Two female emcees are scarce we are one or two of twenty. What gave you the idea to put all female on a mixtape?
Judah: I just wanted to do something different. I'm looking at the mixtape game and It's ruled by men and there are alot of tight independent female artist out there. Why not do it, we have the avenue to do it why not do it. Then I recognized what Cha was doing. Then I met her and she was doing shows, so I thought she making moves, maybe she can do something with the idea.

Judah & WHY? Entertainment, LLC are again looking for talented FEMALE ARTIST in all genres to include on yet another BANGIN' All-FEMALE MIXTAPE If you think you have what it takes to be part of this exciting project coming straight out of DC, must register online: www.dcstx.org/registration.html! Submissions can include: Freestyles, Drops, Singing and Rhyming as long as it' hot. Send to: WHY? Entertainment , c/o ALL FEMALE MIXTAPE, PO BOX 66401, Washington, DC 20035



New Judah Article from Midatlantichiphop.com
Judah Article



Rolling Magazine Article June 2003

With the courage of a lion and a name like Judah, the music industry is nothing but a lion's den for this 24-year-old native Washingtonian. Judah, one of the metropolitan areas most sought after producers of music, is doing what it takes to make his mark on listeners' ears. With a debut project in stores now, a production company, and a desire to break through the mainstream music industry, Judah is confident it's only a matter of the right track, right artist, and the right time.

The world of music is no easy challenge for anyone, and for those who have caught on, it is a learned fact that it is not always who you know but more so, who knows you when it comes to major music sales. Making music for approximately seven years now, this island descendant has found himself selling tracks, two to three at a time. Starting out of his home, then venturing out into his own studio, forming The Synce Lab, his production company in Temple Hills, Maryland, Judah is all about business when it comes to the marketing and selling of his creations.

"I produce music anywhere from alternative hip-hop, hip-hop, rock, Ethiopian, to dancehall," says Judah. He claims his sound is " limitless," classifying his music as "just music," Judah takes note of his ability to be versatile and charismatic when it comes to producing tracks, similar to his appearance and style. He is not easy to imitate when it comes to his craft. Such labels as Protect Ya' Neck Records, Trauma Unit Records, Adversary Entertainment, Relentless Entertainment and others, have all invested in a "Judah track".

Alongside the numerous independent artists that Judah proudly mentions, "have my drumline somewhere in their songs," there are several local creative projects that, unannounced, have been entirely produced by Judah. The reason he thinks he's going to make it in the industry is due to his willingness to explore different types of music and sounds. "A lot of producers are afraid to try different things." explains Judah. With a musical background including the keyboard and bass, continuing even still with regular piano lessons, Judah is serious about being recognized as one of the best in the business, and working continuously toward this goal.

"I represent the average brother out there that has the energy, grind and willingness to make his own impression on the world," states Judah. "I'm a producer, I give vision", says Judah. His own vision coming together, it is not uncommon to find this music guru in the studio putting together a track, or helping an artist get their project running. Coming from a city known for its love for Go-Go, Judah still sees the challenge in trying to get his music in the D.C. listeners' ear.

If looking for a Judah track, his mixtapes, Unknown Soldiers and It's Our Time, are in select stores, and local station WPGC 95.5 is playing Judah's track behind the artist, 'Snook The Crook'. So, listen soon, and don't miss out, It's worth the listening experience!

- veronica m. jenkins