SPUTNIK BEAT BATTLE

EX-P AT THE INTERNATIONAL SNEAKER BATTLE

2008-06-30T10:00:00.001-07:00

EX-P filming footage from the International Sneaker Battle in Edison, NJ. It's an extension of the
Funkmaster Flex Custom Car and Bike Show.

Checkout EX-P's blog on the event right here:
EX-P BLOG

2008 SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE (SNIPPET)

2008-06-27T01:01:00.000-07:00

On behalf of EX-P and Mz.Entertainment we present to you a SNIPPET FROM
THE 2008 SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE.

Full Version of the 2008 SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE is COMING SOON.

STAY TUNED....

ILLMIND RHYME CHALLENGE WINNER YOUNG NIK SPEAKS...

2008-06-25T10:35:00.001-07:00

Ok, though I only had came to be a spectator of the beat battle, God
turned it into a night of Young Nik as well. I had a ball at Sputnik,
well once i touch the mic it's all fun and good times after
that (laughing). This girl beat 5 guys for the trophy in sandals, a fendi skirt and pearls.

I came , I saw, I conquered (smile).

Thanks a lot to my friend face who brought me down and the whole staff that
night for allowing me to take over ya'll mic, muahzz.
Myspace.com/youngnik718

P.S.-- I sat my trophy on the mantle over my cpu so i can see it
everytime I check my emails (lol).

THE FINALS: KASPER & MIND DESIGN FLIP BEAT IN 15 MINUTES

2008-06-24T16:42:00.000-07:00

The Sputnik Comrade Cup Beat Battle debuted on Saturday June 21st with a packed house. Two New Jersey Producers, Kasper and Mind Design, made it to the FINALS. For the FINALS, both producers had to sample Curtis Mayfield's "Stoned Out Of My Mind". MIND DESIGN played the keys LIVE during the FINALS but KASPER wasn't impressed and took home the 8 1/2 FOOT TROPHY, $500 CASH and SONY Wireless Headphones.

Kasper nor Mind Design knew what song they would be given. Fifteen minutes later...this is what the FINALISTS created:

Get Your Own Player!

OPENING ACT BROKN. ENGLISH GIVE THANKS

2008-06-24T15:42:00.000-07:00

OPENING ACT BROKN. ENGLSH GIVES THANKS TO THE 2008 SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE

Wat up Youtubers, Myspacers, Facebookers,G-Mailers, Lryiq To Go 1/3 of Brokn Englsh. My physical and mental is now refreshen, since yesterdayI was recovering from Saturday Sputnik Comrade Beat Battle. First &Foremost want to thank Mz Ent & Ex-P for giving us the opportunity torock & open up on stage. (it does feel good being your opening act (c) Phonte)

Opening up a show is the best slot to be in as a group
that's up-and coming.

We take pride in setting the tone for the show. I aint gonna lie itwas hot as balls up there. I was taking many gulps of water on stagewhen it wasn't my verse to spit. When you see the pics that was realsweat, No CGI or green-screen shit (see Pictures From the 2008 Sputnik Comrade Cup Beat Battle). That's man sweat, that's hip-hopright there. All in all I wanna thank Deal Dollars, Internal Quest, Elus, Espee, Def Dom, the whole A.I fam, Key Designs, Sincere,Naturel, Illmind, Iverani and all friends who supporting theBrokn.Englsh movement. Be on the lookout for more events from Brokn
Englsh.

Myspace.com/BroknEnglsh

THE AFTERMATH: 2008 SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE CHAMP & RUNNER UP SPEAK

2008-06-24T15:07:00.000-07:00

[KASPER]

2008 SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE CHAMP

SPEAKS....

Thanks again for everything!

The Sputnik (Comrade Cup) Beat Battle was an exciting experience which really brought out the best of all the producers competing...Despite the fact the Mr. Walt was ready to send me home after my first track, the crowd felt I needed to stick around and win the whole thing, lol!

Shouts to Mind Design, he kept it interesting till the last minute! The trophy was a bit over the top but I managed to find a place for it in my studio, wowzers. I look forward to defending the title at the next challenge, lets see what happens! Respect to everybody that came out, Mz.Entertainment & EX-P, as well as Sputnik for supporting the arts, good looks! If anybody wants to holla feel free @ myspace.com/kaspergaddy, UNO!

____________________

[MIND DESIGN]
2008 SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE RUNNER-UP
GIVES HIS VIEWS

Overall, the jam was dope.

I had a lot of fun playin my stuff for everyone and havin everyone show the love back. 1st place would've been sweet, but I aint buggin over it. Shouts to Kasper for playin his cards right and takin the crown. Seemed like everyone was really diggin his shit. All the love and respect from the judges and the crowd afterwards was enough of a prize for me, and to be able to politic wit one of my favorite producers (ILLMIND) was real dope. Cats recognized the realness and thats all i asked for. I aint gonna lie tho, I fooled myself in that last round. I thought I had it for a sec.. haha. maybe next time...

Myspace.com/abstractmindesign

THE 2008 COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE CROWNED A SUCCESS

2008-06-23T20:35:00.001-07:00

Myspace.com/KasperGaddy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIM "EX-P" GRANT ALONG WITH BAR SPUTNIK CROWN THE 2008 SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE A SUCCESS

BROOKLYN, JUNE 23, 2008 Tim "EX-P" Grant along with SPUTNIK debuted the SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE hosted by Sadat X of Brand Nubian this past Saturday. Mr. Walt of Da BeatMinerz, Illmind (G-UNIT, MONEY MANAGEMENT along with Sadat X judged the competition. SPUTNIK, located in Brooklyn, is most notably known for supporting "True School Hip-Hop" with the likes of Big Daddy Kane, KRS-ONE, Brand Nubian, DJ Premier, DJ Evil Dee and Craig G of the Juice Crew gracing their stage.

The summer night began with an OPEN BAR courtesy of BONG SPIRIT VODKA; which packed the house with over 100 people. Hip-Hop's best talent were on display at the SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE. Pharoah Monch made an appearance as Producers: Deal, DJ Priority, Eas, Kasper, Lanstarr, Mind Design, Classic Beatz, Porto Roc and Purple Floyd set up to vie for the 8 ½ Foot Trophy, $500 Cash and SONY Wireless Headphones. New Jersey Hip-Hop group Brokn English kicked off the night in style as they rocked the crowd with "Real Hip-Hop" and Brooklyn's own SKYZOO performed music from his latest mixtape Cornerstore Classic REMIXED. Sadat X demanded attention as he freestyled to begin the SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE. Exclusive video footage powered by POWER STREET TALK DVD captured the 9 producers as they battled. There will be more coverage on the SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE coming soon by "The Ambassador of the Midwest," Reg-T on THE UNSIGNED ARTIST SHOW podcast (TUAS, http://www.unsignedartistshow.com/).

The SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE began with the Battle for the Last Spot EXCLUSIVE ROUND as two Producers, Kasper and Porto Roc, played their best to stay in the competition. Kasper furthered in the competition as judges eliminated producers through various rounds: Signature Round (Unique Sound/Style), 90s Remix Round (Using Any NJ Artist or Group), Boom Bap Round and Club Round. The finals consisted of two New Jersey Producers, Kasper and Mind Design, as both created a beat on the spot in 15 minutes using Curtis Mayfield's "Stoned Out of My Mind". Illmind, Mr. Walt and Sadat X crowned Kasper the CHAMP of the inaugural SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE. Kasper has worked with BET, VH1, Refugee Camp, Dead Prez and has a Gold Plaque for Juelz Santana's What The Game's Been Missing. For Interviews or Write-Ups on this event please use the contact information below:

Contact Info & Press Contact
Mz.Entertainment
Phone: 862.262.8868
E-mail: Mz.Entertainment@yahoo.com
Web site: http://sputnikbeatbattle.blogspot.com/

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ILLMIND'S RHYME CHALLENGE WINNER YOUNG NIK TAKES HOME PRIZE

2008-06-23T20:33:00.000-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE EVENT WITHIN AN EVENT: ILLMIND’S RHYME CHALLENGE WINNER YOUNG NIK TAKES HOME PRIZE

BROOKLYN, JUNE 23, 2008 Tim “EX-P” Grant and SPUTNIK premiered ILLMIND’s RHYME CHALLENGE hosted and judged by Illmind last Saturday during the successful SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE. Illmind is currently under G-Unit's Sha-Money XL's Money Management Production Company where he resides as in-house producer for 50 Cent (“Queens” ft. LL Cool J, Kool G Rap, Yayo, Mobb Deep), Lloyd Banks and the rest of G-Unit (Myspace.com/Illmind).

Nine Rappers attended the SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE and were given the opportunity to rhyme for Illmind. Each Rapper got the opportunity to freestyle on one Illmind Exclusive. Representing Fort Greene, Young Nik attended the SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE to network with the participating producers but walked away the winner of the ILLMIND RHYME CHALLENGE. The 5 Foot Lyricist took over the show as she freestyled to one of Illmind’s G-UNIT instrumentals. The Brooklynite, who appeared in the March 2008 Issue of THE SOURCE's UNSIGNED HYPE, took home the ILLMIND RHYME CHALLENGE trophy and the opportunity to collaborate with the “Beat Fanatic” Illmind.

For Interviews or Write-Ups on this event please use the contact information below:

Contact Info & Press Contact
Mz.Entertainment
Phone: 862.262.8868
E-mail: Mz.Entertainment@yahoo.com
Web site: http://www.myspace.com/jerzeegirl973

PICTURES FROM THE 2008 SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE

2008-06-23T14:53:00.000-07:00

2008 SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE

[CHAMP OF THE 2008 SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE]

EX-P AWARDING KASPER THE 8 1/2 FOOT TROPHY & $500

With SONY WIRELESS HEADPHONES

Myspace.com/kaspergaddy

MIND DESIGN REALIZES HE RECEIVES A TROPHY TOO

EX-P GIVES MIND DESIGN THE RUNNER-UP TROPHY

MIND DESIGN SURPRISED & GIVES THANKS TO JUDGES & EX-P

Myspace.com/abstractmindesign

THE FINALISTS

[KASPER] & [MIND DESIGN]

[ILLMIND RHYME CHALLENGE]

[WINNER] YOUNG NIK

Myspace.com/youngnik718

[....THE BEGINNING]

[THE JUDGES]
MR. WALT OF DA BEATMINERZ & ILLMIND

EX-P with MR. WALT, ILLMIND & BUTTA L

SADAT X & EX-P

EX-P & POWER DVD

THE HOST - SADAT X

SADAT X FREESTYLIN'

SADAT X & EX-P with 8 1/2 FOOT TROPHY

EX-P with SPUTNIK OWNER YANNI & 8 1/2 FOOT TROPHY

THE SET UP

[EX-P & GUESTS]
EX-P & ILLMIND

MR. EMPHATIC OF COMPLETION, ILLMIND, EX-P & MICK REAVES of Fresh Connection Designs

ILLMIND & PHAROAH MONCH

IT WAS A PACKED HOUSE

THE CROWD ANTICIPATING THE START OF THE BEAT BATTLE

THE CROWD ATTACKS THE OPEN BAR
courtesy of BONG SPIRIT VODKA

BROKN. ENGLISH STARTING THE BEAT BATTLE IN STYLE!!

MYK DYALECT OF BROKN. ENGLISH

MYK DYALECT & CION OF BROKN. ENGLISH

CION & LYRIQ OF BROKN. ENGLISH

BROKN. ENGLISH

QUEST OF AFTER IMAGE RECORDS

BROKN. ENGLISH

Myspace.com/broknenglsh

THE BATTLE FOR THE LAST SPOT

PORTO ROC...FOCUSED

PORTO ROC..GETTIN THE CROWD ON HIS SIDE

KASPER...NOT PHASED BY PORTO ROC

KASPER...PICKS THE RIGHT BEAT FOR THE KILL

JUDGES KEEP KASPER...PORTO ROC ELIMINATED

[AND THEN THERE WERE...8IGHT]

PURPLE FLOYD

MIND DESIGN

LANSTARR

KASPER

DJ PRIORITY

EAS

CLASSIC BEATZ

DEAL

SPECIAL THANKS:
SPUTNIK, TUAS, (PHOTOGRAPHER) RICHARD RYALS, (PHOTOGRAPHER) DJ IDLEMIND, POWER DVD, ILLMIND, MR. WALT OF DA BEATMINERZ, SADAT X, PHAROAH MONCH, BONG SPIRIT VODKA, ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE 2008 SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE AND ILLMIND RHYME CHALLENGE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE SUPPORTERS THAT CAME OUT!!!

The SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE Debuts Tomorrow Night in Brooklyn

2008-06-20T16:35:00.000-07:00

What: SPUTNIK “COMRADE CUP” BEAT BATTLE
When: Saturday June 21, 2008
Doors Open at 9PM
Showtime at 10PM – 4AM
Where: SPUTNIK
262 Taaffe Place Brooklyn, NY
Cost: $5

TIM “EX-P” GRANT ALONG WITH SPUTNIK, DEBUT THE SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE 2008

BROOKLYN, JUNE 21, 2008 Tim “EX-P” Grant in conjunction with SPUTNIK will debut the SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE hosted by Sadat X of Brand Nubian. Hip-Hop’s best talent will be on display at the SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE. Various forms of Hip-Hop will be on display; from production and DJing to emceeing. The night will consist of performances by Brokn English, Brooklyn’s own SKYZOO, Mr. Walt of Da BeatMinerz and Illmind (currently under G-Unit's Sha-Money XL's Money Management production company where he resides as in-house producer for 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and the rest of G-Unit). SPUTNIK is most notably known for supporting “True School Hip-Hop” with the likes of Big Daddy Kane, Brand Nubian, DJ Premier, DJ Evil Dee and Craig G of the Juice Crew gracing their stage.

To start off the summer right the SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE will have an OPEN BAR courtesy of BONG SPIRIT VODKA at 9PM to 10PM. There will be exclusive video footage powered by POWER STREET TALK DVD. “The Ambassador of the Midwest,” Reg-T will recap the show on his THE UNSIGNED ARTIST SHOW podcast (TUAS, http://www.unsignedartistshow.com/).

Nine aspiring producers will vie for an 8 ½ Foot Trophy, Cash Prize and the right to be called the Champion of the inaugural SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE. Producers were picked by a secret team of DJs and Producers. The beat battle will be judged by Illmind (G-UNIT, MONEY MANAGEMENT), Mr. Walt (Da Beatminerz), Sadat X (Brand Nubian) and most importantly the crowd.

Nine Producers have been chosen to battle it out. Who will take home the cash and the 8½ foot trophy?

Contact Info & Press Contact
Mz.Entertainment
Phone: 862.262.8868
E-mail: Mz.Entertainment@yahoo.com
Web site: http://www.myspace.com/jerzeegirl973

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The Event Within An Event: ILLMIND'S RHYME CHALLENGE

2008-06-20T16:06:00.000-07:00

What: SPUTNIK “COMRADE CUP” BEAT BATTLE
When: Saturday June 21, 2008
Sign Up from 9PM – 10PM
Where: SPUTNIK
262 Taaffe Place Brooklyn, NY

THE EVENT WITHIN AN EVENT: ILLMIND’S RHYME CHALLENGE

BROOKLYN, JUNE 21, 2008 Tim “EX-P” Grant in conjunction with SPUTNIK will premiere ILLMIND’s RHYME CHALLENGE hosted and judged by Illmind (G-UNIT, MONEY MANAGEMENT). Illmind is currently under G-Unit's Sha-Money XL's Money Management Production Company where he resides as in-house producer for 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and the rest of G-Unit. The “Beat Fanatic” has produced for many Underground Hip-Hop artists like Organic Thoughts, Supastition, El Da Sensei, Verbal Seed and Little Brother.

ILLMINDS RHYME CHALLENGE is a lyrical contest where 10 rappers freestyle on 10 different beats from Illmind. Illmind will judge each contestant. The winner of ILLMINDS RHYME CHALLENGE takes home an exclusive beat from the “Beat Fanatic”. Rappers can sign up to participate in ILLMINDS RHYME CHALLENGE during the BONG SPIRIT VODKA OPEN BAR at 9PM to 10PM. ILLMINDS RHYME CHALLENGE will take place during the SPUTNIK COMRADE CUP BEAT BATTLE.

Contact Info & Press Contact
Mz.Entertainment
Phone: 862.262.8868
E-mail: Mz.Entertainment@yahoo.com
Web site: http://www.myspace.com/jerzeegirl973