In The News and Streets

By Aaris A. Schroeder
June 26, 2008

Sounding much like a blog, editorials are meant to keep readers up to speed with their favorite publication. UBO Magazine has moved forward by getting a story published about myself in Sacramento News and Review. Yes, the same publication that I once 'freelanced' for but never published anything since SNR didn't want to publish what I had to offer. This was when my network was fresh in '01 but still much heartier than theirs within the hip-hop community.

Now, with the help of networking websites such as MySpace, BiteClub.com, SacLights.com and MidtownGrid.com, UBO Magazine has become known as the local hip-hop source for indie reviews -- we do much more than that, of course but hey, that's a start right?

Seven years later, it seems like I still have much to learn in this game of life and in within the hip-hop community. I will say one thing though, I wouldn't trade it for anything. I am happy to be here and am going to continue to share news-worthy features, reviews and news to all of you who are willing to read.

UBO has been working on shows this last year with Ultra Mega Collective, Spyn Cycal and now CavernMen [which is Mahtie Bush (Alumni), Wyzdom and 24-Hrz. (Verbal Venom)and 2Ugli (Apes In English), better known as SacHatesHipHop]. Bands that have performed for UBO's audience include and are not limited to: Verbal Venom, Nieghborhood Watch, Alumni, A.R.A.B., DJ RockBottom, SOMOBE, Giant Panda, State Cap., 5th Ave, Jupiter7, Blu, Righteous Movement, Random Abyladese, Scotty Beagle [Forms in Flux], Miss Ashleigh, Another Rap Group, Live Manikins, Jus-Luv [Lost Tribe], SupaCMunky, 7evin, Bru Lei and Tribe of Levi.

By the end of the summer, UBO will have also had the privilege to have worked with Braille, The BREAX, Iz. Real, Jise 1 of The Arsonists, Indrid Cold from Society of the Invisables, 2Ugli, The Desparados, M.I. Geezus, From Parts Unknown, Kest & Horizon, and DJ Limegreen [The Alkoholiks] and several others.

UBO Public Relations is currently working with Shane Grammer and Marie Carmeli with marketing to art galleries, consignment and rewriting his website. This past year, UBO has worked with Raja, Ed Wordz, Da Profit, Felicia Stratti, Midtown Grid, Neighborhood Watch, Mr. P Chill, P.I. Entertainment, East County Global Groove Multi-Cultural Festival, SacHatesHipHop.com, Spyn Cycal Concert Series and Ruin.

If you want to work with UBO Magazine, UBO Marketing or UBO P.R. Services, just hit me up! I am more than willing to work with you and so is my staff!

ubomag@gmail.com / (916) 548-8391 / www.ubomag.com / www.myspace.com/ubomagazine