28 August, 2002
There's a "somewhat" new version of the Protect Ya Neck/MP3.com CD "Digital Dartz: The Evil That Men Do". It's been re-released with a new cover and track 14 by The Bash Bros. has been cut. Everything else is the same. But I have the new covers anyway:

Album Covers: Digital Dartz (Front + Back)

Image Gallery: Digital Dartz (Re-Release) CD Inlet

Props: Shyheim Homicide

26 August, 2002
Album Covers: Invisible Army (New Design), Album Covers: Tera Iz Him

Props: Papo

22 August, 2002
Albums: On Fire, Albums: In Full Gear (these are Stetsasonic's first two albums which heavily featured Frukwan).

140's "Poisonous Poets, Murderous Melodies" is being sent out this week for those who ordered it.

And for those who have the "Operation Takeover" LP by Long Beach's Greatest MC's I've been able to get the names of the tracks featuring Warcloud. "Track 2" is by Da Monster Mob (Skarekrow, Mantra and Warcloud) called "Wretcheds of the Earth". And "Track 7" is an Alcatraz solo(?), simply called "Warcloud" - but it features guest artists who I have no idea of. "Track 8" features the Black Knights and "Track 15" features Doc Doom. These tracknames are still unknown.

The Ghostface/Ruff Endz track "Love Session" will be featured on the soundtrack to "Barbershop" due out August 27.

I'll have some new covers in my next update. Expect a dope new look for Soul Kid Klik's album and PR Terrorist's CD (and no I haven't received it yet).

Props: 1.4.0. Productions, Leviathen, and GR Digits

19 August, 2002
Reviews: Smuggling Booze In The Graveyard

Raekwon will feature on Chops' debut solo album. Chops is a member of the oriental group Mountain Brothers.

Ghostface will be penning his own autobriography. It will be published by HarperCollins (a division of ReganBooks) but no date has been set for as release yet.

Props: GR Digits

15 August, 2002
Reviews: Nightmares That Surface From The Shallow Sleep

For those of you who ordered the "Welcome EP", they're all being sent out on Tuesday August 20 to avoid confusion. So starting counting down from that date.

Props: King Bless

9 August, 2002
Reviews: Still Standing

5 August, 2002
Just a quick correction. For those wishing to purchase 140's new album using money orders, please address it to Sean Sullivan. He's having trouble with business checks right now so stick to money orders or cash.

Props: 1.4.0. Productions

1 August, 2002
1.4.0. Productions has launched his new album "Poisonous Poets, Murderous Melodies". And just like before "School Yard Funk Art", this one features Othorized F.A.M., Lighter Shade, Franky Botts and a host of new guys. The tracklisting is:

1. Intro Beat
2. So What Now? (Crunch Lo)
3. Bell Rings (Lighter Shade & Lace)
4. Godfathers (Molly Q & Franky Botts)
5. Get Money (Benjimin Bills & Oz)
6. Bombn' of 2 Gee (Stealth & Anomos)
7. Gift of Gab (Davinchi & Open Minded)
8. God's Foot Steps (Lighter Shade)
9. [Beat]
10. God Twist (Crunch Lo, Cheesey Rat & Lighter Shade)
11. F-ck That (Nemz & George Burnz)
12. Salute (Othorized F.A.M. & Franky Botts)
13. Details of War (Diverse, Hussain & Lighter Shade)
14. Heard It Through The Vine (Franky Botts)
15. [Beat]
16. Caskets (Part II) (Anomos)
17. Freestyle (Chapel)
18. We Always Gonna Do It (Othorized F.A.M.)

The cost is $15 US like before. And the details are exactly the same: Send a US money order (or an international money order if you're non-American) or simply send cash, to the amount of $15 US (includes shipping worldwide). Remember to include your name, mailing details, and the album name (Poisonous Poets, Murderous Melodies) to:

1.4.0. Productions (Shortre)
124 Lexington Ave.
Staten Island, NY 10302
USA

1.4.0. also has plans to release an instrumental only album of all new beats for those who like to freestyle. No plans as yet, but if you're interested, let me know.

Albums: Poisonous Poets, Murderous Melodies (with Album Covers)

Below is an interview with Freestyle (Shabazz The Disciple's cousin). I have posted it purely out of interest. I am well aware that he's not Wu-Fam so please don't tell me something I already know. If you're not interested, then don't read it:

An interview with Freestyle. Half of the Celestial Souljahz and ex-Arsonists member.
Date: July 2002.

Mark Tha Mayoya: What's up? You just finished the Wu-Tang Killa Beez Tour 2002. How was it?
Freestyle: The tour was GOOD. We had a lot of fun and it was successful. Maybe one or two shows didn't happen, but it's all good.

MTM: Okay. Are you focusing on just mc'ing these days? or also producing?
Free: Right now I'm focusing on mc'ing. I don't really have a good place to make my beats, so production is slow for me right now. Writing rhymes is the focus! I get beats from all my friends.

MTM: What's up with you and the Aronists? Can you tell something?
Free: First; I didn't leave Arsonists! They ASKED me to leave. To this day, I STILL don't really know why they asked me to leave. I mean, we had a lot of problems, but it wasn't enough to ask me to leave. Plus, I wasn't the cause of all the problems. I guess they couldn't handle the pressure of the music. It made all of us start fighting and it wasn't cool. So I left! I'm in contact with the rest of the members like once a year. We don't really speak anymore, I didn't hear the new Arsonists album, but I keep hearing from a lot of people and magazines that it wasn't that good. It hurts me to hear that, but what can I say, I always wish them the best of luck and love!

MTM: That's cool. And what's up with your solo album? Can you tell something about that? Guests? Producers? Titles? etc.
Free: There is an album coming next year. The pending title is "ETCHED IN STONE". I have about 11 new songs recorded. No guest appearances yet. I might have some though. Can't give more information.

MTM: And what's up with the Celestial Souljahz (Freestyle and Shabazz The Disciple) album?
Free: The Souljahz album is in the works. We have almost 14 songs that have to be fixed up, then put together as an album.

MTM: Is it still Celestial Soujahz? Or is it just Souljahz? Cuz I heard you guys saying 'Souljahz' on the tour.
Free: It's Souljahz for now, but we might change that 'cause people are telling us that there's another group with that name now.

MTM: Okay. What about other projects? Like, Moongod told me you guys recorded shit on the Wu-Tang Killa Beez Tour 2002. They also recorded shit of you?
Free: Moongod and I will definitely be working on some things. I didn't record while I was on the tour cause my voice was fucked up. You'll see thugh.

MTM: So, you will try to work with Moongod Allah in the future?
Free: Yes.

MTM: Cool. Can you tell something about the upcoming Shabazz album? Title? Label?
Free: Shabazz got like 4 albums worth of music. He just needs a good label to put his stuff out. Right now he's working on a situation with a couple of labels, so you'll be hearing some new stuff soon. He got a single called "The One". Not sure when that's coming out though. It shouldn't be too long from now. The producers of his stuff are a bunch of different people.

MTM: Tell me about you / Celestial Souljahz and Wu-Tang? Like a deal with Wu-Tang? Or something like that? Upcoming shit? Tell the fans, you told me you wasn't interested in a deal with RZA's label / Wu-Tang, right?
Free: I never said I'm not interested in a deal with RZA's label. What I meant was; I wouldn't ask him for anything. He and I are friends and always will be. If he feels I'm good enough, he'd ask me to do something with him. Souljahz never was a part of the Wu-Tang fam. We just do what we do as a group and that's it. It was never recognised by anyone in Wu, even though we all peoples and it's love. So I wouldn't say Souljahz is part of the Wu-Fam, but lots of fans call Shabazz a Wu member, 'cause he was on the Gravediggaz album. We don't know if we will be on any upcoming Wu albums. Maybe Shabazz will be on Cilvaringz' album. I'm not sure of that though. I might be on the "The World According To RZA" album. Depends on if he uses the verses I did on the songs we did in France.

MTM: On the forum of the 5 Elements website lots of people who went out to see the concert, was feeling the show of you and Shabazz the most. You guys aren't Wu-Fam, but you guys killed shit. You aren't Wu-Fam, but you guys joined the whole tour. That's cool. Just want to tell you that shit.
Free: Cool. That's hot that people felt that way about our show. We put a lot of feeling into our stuff and always pray that people appreciate and show us the amount of energy back that we put into our performance and delivery. No, we aren't Wu-Fam, but we definitely cool with the Clan and all their affiliates. People always associate Shabazz as Wu-Fam, and it's all good. He has nothing against that. He came through the Gravediggaz first, which was considered Wu-Fam cause RZA was part of it, so Shabazz will carry that forever. Us joining the tour was done out of love and the opportunity to once again go on tour to give the people what they want. I personally thank all da heads that be showing us love. It's WELL APPRECIATED on this end and we'll continue to deliver da hot shit till our voiceboxes stop functioning. If anyone wants to email me or hit my website, feel free to do so. My email address is

SETTNFIRES@AOL.COM

I answer all emails personally. My website is

WWW.FREESTYLESHQ.COM

Peace and blessings!
Freestyle, Freesoul, Freespeech, or whateva u wanna call me.

MTM: Cool, thanks for your time once again. Peace.

Props: 1.4.0. Productions, and Mark Tha Mayoya