On behalf of S.P.P. Waxworks, Capital City records, and the Washington Area
Music Association, I would like to thank everyone for coming out and making The
WAMA Crosstown Jam/Katrina Benefit show that was done in conjunction with the
Hip Hop Independence Day in-store concert series a big success. We raised
$300.51!! The money will go to Habitat for Humanity - for the musician's
village they are building in New Orleans. It will also go to the Tipatina's
Foundation. The Tipitina's Foundation is dedicated to helping artists recover
from Hurricane Katrina and preserving the cultural traditions. All the
performances were incredible. I'd like to thank the following performers for
coming out and sharing their talent with us for a worthy cause, Flex Mathews,
LK, Soulstice, O.U.O., Green Tea, 20 Below w/ Hevewae backing him up, Y.U.,
Educated Consumers, Hueman Prophets, Stephanie Renee, Uninterrupted, and special
guests Apex, Mental, and Stacey Epps. Those who had to leave early and missed
O.U.O and Educated Consumers can see them at the next performance. Things were
such a success and the interest was so hight that we decided to do a part 2.
Also, special thanks for DJ 2 Tone of Daciphers Blackademics show
(89.3FM/WPFW/every Tuesday night 11pm - midnight) for holding the mixing down
something lovely. Be on the look out for part 2 on March 11th (line-up to be
announced shortly) as well as the Storm the unpredictable album release party
(coming April/May). Here's what a representative of WAMA had to say who
attended the event and reported it in the WAMA newsletter……………………………………...



WAMA Crosstown Jam Hip Hops for Katrina
by Stacey Williams

City Records in association with WAMA held a hip-hop showcase to raise money for
Hurricane Katrina victims. Proceeds from the show went to Habitat for Humanity's
musician's village and to the Tipitina Foundation. The show, hosted by rapper
and WAMMIE nominee Storm the Unpredictable, was part of WAMA's Crosstown Jam
performance series.

The show, which also included an open mic portion, featured some of the
tri-state area's best hip-hop artists, poets, DJs and bands. Performers included
Chris Live; Hueman Prophets; Y U; Flex Mathews; Soulstice; Education Consumers;
Of Unknown Origin; Stephanie Renee; Heveway and 20Bello and Uniterrupted.

Princess of Controversy whose "No More" and "Fly Away" featuring beat box
Artemis got the crowd going. Y.U.'s "Nothing is Promised" and "Goodness," gave
the audience a reminder to count your blessings. LK's "Jerome" painted an all
too familiar picture about an NBA hopeful who took a wrong turn into drugs and
ruined his career. Stephanie Renee's presented a heartfelt poem about growing up
in rural DC and her appreciation for the "country life." Flex Mathews was
searching for his "Cat Woman." Rock band Uninterrupted brought the house down
with their energetic show that was a mixture of funk, soul, metal and rock and
roll. Their song "Vulture" was a weighty ode to a ladies' man whose tactics
resemble the flesh eating bird. Uninterrupted recently signed a two single deal
with a UK label. Keep this band on your radar for 2006.

WAMA wishes to thank all the performers and attendees who supported this event
and in turned gave Katrina victims a helping hand.

Stacey Williams of Tone Deaf Entertainment is a WAMA board member.

Almost all performers material can be purchased at Capital City Records, 1020 U.
St. NW . Washington DC . Soulstice would like you all to know that these
projects are available as well:

North by Northwest: Solid Ground (CD) - featured in XXL WADE WATERS - Rock Solid
(12") - featured in XXL SOULSTICE - "Always" / "The Quickening" (12")

Hope to see you all at part 2 !!!!