> > Common Featuring John Mayer, "Go"
> Too urban for Rhythmic. Might do well on B96, but outside of
> that I wouldn't expect anything
>
> > DJ Quik Featuring B Real, "Fandango"
> Again, too urban for the format. Might get some mix-show
> airplay, but not much otherwise.
>
> > Pretty Ricky, "Your Body"
> Gonna be a SMASH! They will continue to crank out hits, but
> don't expect them to be around next summer.
>
> > Baby Bash, "Super Saucy"
> SUPER SMASH FROM A SUPERSTAR! If you're not playing it yet,
> you're missing the boat...
>
> > Corey Clark, "Out Of Control"
> Records like this are the reasons radio sucks to the average
> listener.
>
> > DMX, "Give 'Em What They Want"
> Someone in the thread said, "HE NEEDS TO RETIRE..." I second
> that.
>
> > Tyra Featuring Penelope, "Get No Ooh Wee"
> Gonna be a mid-charter at Rhythmic, very pop sounding
> hip-hop record.
>
> > Big Gemini, Rob G & Play-N-Skillz, "Latinos Stand Up"
> Could be big with Latin leaners, but with the population of
> lations increasing market by market more rhythmic stations
> should go out on a limb to play records like this.
>
> > The Dirty South Divas, "Look Back At It"'
> Not heard it yet.
>
> > NB Ridaz, "4 Ever"
> Gonna be big in the southwest, but they are so hit and miss,
> so to speak, with their records, i'm still on the fence.
>
> > Natasha Beddingfield, "These Words"
> The comments about this record amaze me. This record is the
> perfect POP crossover records for this format. It will break
> up the crunk, besides it's truly hip hop. Which by
> definition is a mixture of lyrical rhyming and melodic
> singing. This would be big at this format, but only if
> programmers quit thinking of themselves as urban stations.
>
> > Gorillaz Featuring De La Soul, "Feel Good Inc."
> Will be big at POP, might chart at Rhythmic but don't expect
> any surprises.
>
> > Snoop Dogg Featuring The Bee Gees, "Ups & Downs"
> LOVE THIS RECORD! But it's not ready for the air yet, they
> still have an edit or two to do...
>
> > Daddy Yankee, "Lo Que Paso, Paso"
> Again, where latins are in great numbers, you can't go
> wrong.
>
> > Young Jeezy Featuring Mannie Fresh, "And Then What"
> Not bad, good night record.
>
> > Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, "La Tortura"
> Hurban. Amen.
>
> Some records that weren't mentioned that should be looked
> at,
>
> Fatty Koo - Bounce - F-ING SMASHOLA! Written, Produced and
> Sung for this format.
>
> Marcos Hernandez - If You Were Mine - With the successes of
> Frankie J and Baby Bash as well as the latina ballads from
> Natalie and Amanda Perez, this record will be VERY VERY BIG.
> play it once, you'll see.
>
> Javier - Dance For Me - One Word, HIT!
>
> David Banner - Play - Very similar to Ying Yang's WAIT, but
> that was so big that you can't ignore this one.
>
> Miri-Ben Ari - Jump and Spread Out - SO VERY DIFFERENT, that
> it's appealing to the air. I'm on the fence about it, but
> might wanna check it out.
>
> Pras - Haven't Found - I know alot of Rhythmic stations had
> early success with it, but being #1 most added last week at
> Pop, makes me re-visit this one.
>
> I haven't really been a part of many of the threads in this
> forum, so if you guys have discussed these records before,
> please stop me. ENJOY!
>
> Jet Black
> APD/MD
> 101.5 The Beat
> Tulsa, Oklahoma
We welcome any and all comments, Jet! BTW I heard your station on the net and it's THA BOMB! The BEAT is really bangin' in T-Town!