(Louisville, KY: November 27, 2006) SkaterRap.com the premier online hip-hop skateboard magazine that focuses on skateboarding, its music, people and culture has now done its quarterly update.
In this quarter, SkaterRap features the skateboarding sensation, Gailea Momolu and has amazing video footage of the international star in action, courtesy of Darkstar. A new section has been introduced that is always up-to-date with fresh content called SkateBoard Tip of the Day. Here you can learn about skateboarding women, get videos tips on skateboarding techniques, old boards, etc. There's something for every level of skateboarder here.
After seeing his exceptional performance at CMJ and hearing an advanced copy of his solo debut album, VIALENCE pack with his intriguing word play, SkaterRap finally secured an exclusive interview with Jair Dynast. The interview is part of this update.
Skater Rap's standard "Buzz Joints" are bumping with the out of retirement latest Jay-Z tune, Lost Ones from his new album. This update is also buzzing with Rhymesayers', Brother Ali and Kingdom Come, the title track to Jay-Z's new album.
There is a review of Lupe Fiasco's, Food & Liquor. Lupe is proving to be a very promising artist embracing the art form of the past before rap became a commercial commodity.
SkaterRap has added books to the review section and has found a most inspiring and intriguing book. A Simple Touch of Fate was compiled and edited by Arlene Uslander, a retired schoolteacher that has already made a remarkable contribution to society and Brenda Warneka.
As always you can expect SkaterRap to delve deep into the worlds of skateboarding, the music, the people and the culture to bring you the information that will inspire, intrigue and educate. If you're a skateboarder and want to tell your story, contact SkaterRap so you can be featured in the next update.
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Louisville, KY: July 5, 2006
Skater Rap Online Skateboard Magazine has been launched to bring news and examine the underground rap scene, its links to the skateboarding culture and its people. The magazine will focus not only on pictures of skateboarders but also on the stories of pro skateboarders on the local, national and international circuits. Also, a diligent search will be undertaken to find young female skateboarders. We will not only seek them out but also appeal to them to reach out to us so we can follow their careers and carry their stories. The aim is to offer skateboarding to young girls as a viable sporting opportunity.
Skater Rap will also focus on skateboarders that rap and/or that are interested in the hip-hop culture. Emerging underground rap artists will have another online portal that caters to bringing their music and stories to a broader audience. Skater Rap will provide skateboard news, interviews, features as well as popular movie and music reviews. Information on local, national and international competitions will be provided to encourage skateboarders to bookmark us as the place to visit for updates.
At Skater Rap, we are looking to showcase independent rappers that have an interest in skateboarding and have successfully blended the hip-hop and skateboarding cultures. In addition, there will be buzz joints from emerging rappers that have provocative lyrics we think are in need of online publicity.
If you are promoter or marketing agent with a brand of urban gear, skate shoes or accessories, an independent record label and/or publicist promoting hip hop music you feel would fit well with SkaterRap.com and would like to be featured, please contact our editorial staff for consideration.
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Slamtrick 2006: the family edition - (Posted 5/13/2006)
By Josh Rabinowitz for SkateboardDirectory.com
Ferrara, Italy * - "Slamtrick 2006: the family edition" is the title of the seventh international skateboard contest that will be held in marina di ravenna, Italy, from the 16th to the 18th of june.
Claiming to be one of the top events in the international scene, Slamtrick plans to stick to its traditional mix of skateboarding, sun, sea and parties on the beach for a weekend of shows and fun.
To satisfy its wide audience (reportedly more than 5,000 people attended last year), the Slamtrick staff is selecting some of the best international riders to compete with locals Daniel Cardone, Giorgio and Gianni Zattoni *, new stars Manuel Margreiter (winner in 2005 *) and Dominik Dietrich (first place in 2004 *), Renton Millar * from australia * and many others.
This year's big news is the presentation of new prize categories, both for street and vert: "the killer" (best trick), "the machine" (best skater of the day), "the doctor" (most technical trick) and "the crazy horse" (the most original trick).
Slamtrick 2006 Event schedule
