tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post1551757535591858028..comments2023-11-05T04:21:52.418-06:00Comments on AustinSurreal is now Pushermania.com: An Open Letter to 97.9 The BoxFrom Matt SonzalaPushermaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17789097408087161790noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-74582964496420808752010-10-08T09:52:24.838-05:002010-10-08T09:52:24.838-05:00Luv'd your article... Glad you stood up for wh...Luv'd your article... Glad you stood up for whats right! Trae def deserves some grupie luv!<br /><br />xoxo.. Montanna<br />www.grupieluv.comMontanna Mitchemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06078591457964274086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-35518882356078440172010-06-29T14:39:28.578-05:002010-06-29T14:39:28.578-05:00This just in...DJ Brandi Garcia has also been let ...This just in...DJ Brandi Garcia has also been let go because she played a song that featured Trae and it wasn't even a box event. WTH?<br />http://www.buzzeater.com/item/dj-brandi-garcia-breaks-her-silence.htmlMoniquenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-40099850637960525792010-06-26T08:50:38.228-05:002010-06-26T08:50:38.228-05:00SO WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE RADIO STATIONS DISRESPECT...SO WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE RADIO STATIONS DISRESPECT YOU??? A CERTAIN RADIO STATION JOCK DISSED MY CUZIN CUZ IN FRONT OF MILLIONS OF LISTENERS SHE'S SO NICE ON THE MIC SHE KNOCKED HER DOWN WHEN SHE GOT HER JOINT ON AIR THEORY SAY SHE WAS FRIENDS WITH ANUTHER FEMALE RAPPER THAT WAS OUT AND MY CUZ IS A THREATT THEY SAID THE MOST HORRIBLE OF THINGS ABOUT HER BUT EVERYONE LUVS HER STYLE EVEN CELEBRITIES EMAILED HER AND SAID SHE WAS WRONG BUT CUZ SHE AINT HAVE NO LIL WAYNE TO HAVE HER BACK SHE DID AND STILL DOES STUFF ON HER OWN CUZ THE RAPCHIC SECTOR IS SO POLITICAL THE JOCK WENT ON A 2 DAY SUSPENSION CAME BACK AND APOLOGIZED ON AIR BUT MY CUZZIN GOT FELT BETWEEN HER LEGS IN AN EVENT CUZ OF HER REMARKS SHE HAD MAD LAWYERS WERE GETTIN AND CONTACT WITH HER TO TAKE A CASE FOR FREE AND SHE TOOK IT 4 THE TEAM ALL BECAUSE SHE WANTED HER RECORDS PLAYED SOMEDAY AND SHE STILL DIDNT LET THAT CUT HER DOWN SHE IS THE NICEST FEM TO TOUCH A MIC NOW SHE HAS 35 MILLION HITS ON MYSPACE AND HER RECORD IS IN 5 REGIONS ON FM STATIONS SO IN THIS CASE INSTEAD OF A BAN THEY SHOULD PLAY HER AND DO THE OPPOSITE FAIR IS FAIR DONT YOU AGREE?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-67813310515288991012010-06-15T16:24:12.660-05:002010-06-15T16:24:12.660-05:00I don't live in Texas and have no idea what...I don't live in Texas and have no idea what's goin on with this ban outside of what I just read. However, it sounds to me like the people running this station are some of the biggest douchebags in the country. How are you gonna fire three beloved DJ's (thus, i assume, insulting, offending, and hurting them) because they disrespected a stupid rule enacted in defense of one (probably less respected) lady who started the conflict in the first place? I don't listen to the radio because they don't play good music, but if I were in search of another reason I think this would suffice. Texas people need to boycott these fuckers. Trae's a beast.<br /><br />Also, very nicely worded letter. Not that it will do anything, because logic clearly escapes the people in charge of that station, but it's a respectable effort.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-40380044974403772312010-06-15T09:08:15.679-05:002010-06-15T09:08:15.679-05:00thank u for the story. im from Houston but i dont ...thank u for the story. im from Houston but i dont really listen to the radio because i personally think that music sucks now lol. but they fired them for playing Trae who was banned for talking s*** about N'nete who started the whole thing anyway?? thats not right because N'nete is known for getting out of line and thinking she can just say and do whatever because she is a local radio DJ, whatever...97.9 is wrong and they know it. as of today, i heard (not sure if it's true just yet) DJ Brandi Garcia has been fired for playing a song with Trae in it during the 50 Cent concert....Daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-44279386875435390252010-06-06T16:35:56.528-05:002010-06-06T16:35:56.528-05:00This is all such bull****!
Coming from a Houston H...This is all such bull****!<br />Coming from a Houston Hip Hop head, I can't believe what 97.9 is doing here. I loved this radio station and now I've hopped on board with Trae and the Kracker Nuttz to boycott the Box.<br />Your letter to them is very eloquent, and well put and I hope that they take you seriously, Matt.<br />I wrote something about it as well on my tumblr, http://chachisabate.tumblr.com/post/670781156/boycott979<br />if you have the time, I'd appreciate you reading it and passing it along in the name of hip hop!<br />-Chachi SabateUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10894751088224812294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-32939689742692395002010-06-04T09:47:04.091-05:002010-06-04T09:47:04.091-05:0097.9, turns out to be fake anyway. Yeah they featu...97.9, turns out to be fake anyway. Yeah they feature DJ's from our city, but they play more music from other regions than our own anyway. <br /><br />It have to be some type motive that that is not being seen on why they banned Trae. <br /><br />But the thing is, f*ck 97.9 anyway. If it was up to me, I would start a radio station to end 97.9 or make them take a backseat and go with someone other than Radio one, punk asses.<br /><br />Besides getting offended and upset about trae calling her fat and shit, Nnate shouldve took that as a motivation to take her ass to a treadmill. What because I said that 97.9 gonna bann me from listening to their station, a station i dont listen to anyway.<br /><br />But with this lawsuit going, I hope that Trae bankrupt their ass or cause major damage to that business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-55176126360656223352010-06-01T17:05:37.788-05:002010-06-01T17:05:37.788-05:00We as listeners are supporting Radio 1 and fightin...We as listeners are supporting Radio 1 and fighting Congress not to pass the bill. With ish like this I would go with Congress and have Radio 1 shows get cancelled. The Box Listeners always thank the station for being supportive of the community and always being involved. How are you ebing supportive of your listeners by banning Trae and cutting down Michael Watts show down to 2 hours?Moniquenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-15864752569100366792010-06-01T17:00:47.279-05:002010-06-01T17:00:47.279-05:00I am completely shocked at the acts that this had ...I am completely shocked at the acts that this had lead to. Trae makes music and speaks his mind just like any other rapper. I don't find anything offensive in his music. So he made fun of somebody big deal. Lil' Wayne and Jay-Z are out there rapping talking about murdering people. I truly do miss the KrackerNutz and Trae.Moniquenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-51840723235095569642010-05-26T14:41:40.830-05:002010-05-26T14:41:40.830-05:00I hope KBXX goes out of F*****g business when they...I hope KBXX goes out of F*****g business when they pass the bill for the radio stations to pay to play music and the radio DJ that ran her mouth like a little 13 year old girl, gets taught a lesson by losing her job and not getting hired somewhere else. DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-52135388141276115522010-05-17T12:34:10.582-05:002010-05-17T12:34:10.582-05:00I hope it's not late to voice my opinion. If t...I hope it's not late to voice my opinion. If there is anything a local Houstonian can do to help support Trae the other victims of this horrible ban let me know Matt. Yes i'm one of those indie heads that love to say "Eff Da Radio". I grown up listening to Texas rappers. This is my home, and some radio personality will have to think twice before ever disrespecting the people who have inspired me as an artist!! I guess it's not just Nnete, but the whole Radio 1 and their foolish decisions. <br /><br />Let's see how this will play out. For now I will continue to play my controversial houston rappers that we all know about. Please let us know Matt how Trae's court trail will end up. I'm curious to know. <br /><br />Chunk up da deuce for the nawf and souf.Brian Manshadi aka DJ Mizzynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-3966514290618543142010-05-11T02:09:23.141-05:002010-05-11T02:09:23.141-05:00I mean really....they had to ban him for over a wo...I mean really....they had to ban him for over a words that are technically true. Tha Boxx is losing a listener and if this continues will lose the whole of Houston.Long Paper Texasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-45258211401175608592010-05-09T19:58:34.772-05:002010-05-09T19:58:34.772-05:00lets be honest, the box doesnt play hip hop. they ...lets be honest, the box doesnt play hip hop. they like to play the same generic rap with a few good songs sprinkled through out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-65200461677032129182010-05-09T00:34:26.709-05:002010-05-09T00:34:26.709-05:00Thanks for writing this article. Im H-Town born an...Thanks for writing this article. Im H-Town born and raised and i didnt even know about this situation. "It's not Knowledge unless u share it"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-89334660246476633042010-05-06T21:51:09.471-05:002010-05-06T21:51:09.471-05:00Great article. 97.9 morning show sucks anyway. Ha...Great article. 97.9 morning show sucks anyway. Hatter is way to old for this show and Nnette is extremely untalented and unattractive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-85940925364338548712010-05-06T03:20:07.832-05:002010-05-06T03:20:07.832-05:00wuddup brothers and sisters let me put yall on som...wuddup brothers and sisters let me put yall on some knowledge real quick. The station has changed because the people at the top who make the rules have changed. That lady was a hypocrite to the fullest!<br />all these secret society that are taking over hip hop is messing it all up. Just like 2 pac said <br />( You know what the funy thing is non of these politicians is even getten at us, But I promis you! I promis you! by the next election we all gonna be sittin across the table from all politicians) Remember Hip Hop aint Hip Hop if you Got the presadents number in your phone. you see they dont want to here trea becouse he speaks the truth, they want him to lie about everything. stuff he does on the outside, and his music he plays on the radio, they want him to teach people to do worse neagtive things, They want his soul basicly. You Know I respect Trea he makes good music, and its real. But Trea, brother, its time to stop fighting evil with evil. I know if you dont do what the tell you, you wont make money and loose everything you have. but the time is now brother I see your Cuzzin Z ro getting close to God, Jesus is calling you for a mission. Its the new Genration Brother. instead of the poision God is fighting back against satans tecnology, its like an Antivenom. Houston aint going to stop listening to you trea you Got a flame Just like pimp c did<br />and 2 pac. But its time to finish what DR. Martin Luther King was talking about, right before they killed him. The promis Land aint that far away trea, He is coming soon. its up to you to guide the hood to him. Z ro you almost their brother! much love to the the both of you God bless. <br />R.I.P Pimp CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-91058221667724007632010-05-05T22:01:45.945-05:002010-05-05T22:01:45.945-05:00I have worked with Trae for 8 or more years and I ...I have worked with Trae for 8 or more years and I have nothing but respect for him. He is an outspoken young man who is concerned for his community and his people. He has always risen to the occasion, stood his ground, and fought for the things he believes in. I honestly think Trae could give a damn about being banned for the BOX. I don't think he really needs your radio station just like the south never really needed the major labels. That is Trae's battle to fight.<br /><br />The thing that pisses me off is that you attacked the community and multiple friends of us all for supporting a person who is an inspiration. You fired the Crackernutz???? for playing a song with Trae and Chamillionaire????<br /><br />F**K you, Ban the radio people. <br />This is the future. We don't have to listen to commercials anymore to hear shit we heard 10 times today already.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-4405619395183648142010-05-02T14:39:25.315-05:002010-05-02T14:39:25.315-05:00ITS 97.9'S RIGHT TO BAN WHOEVER THEY WANT FOR ...ITS 97.9'S RIGHT TO BAN WHOEVER THEY WANT FOR WHATEVER REASON THEY WANT. its not your company, its not the people of houston's company. who are you to tell them what they can and cant do? freedom of speech is fine but they have the right as a PRIVATE COMPANY to play or not play whoever they wantUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10083787783156802144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-81032973512918251672010-05-01T18:49:32.870-05:002010-05-01T18:49:32.870-05:00As everyone has stated, this letter exposes these ...As everyone has stated, this letter exposes these cats for who they are. Hatta and J-Mac are marks and cowards....just ask K-RINO and the rest of the SPC. Nete is a ignorant chick...always has been...and is evident by her comments on 97.9. <br /><br />I wonder what "Petey" Greene would have to say to Cathy Hughes about this violation. How often must we forget from wenst we came.<br /><br />The only way to cure us of this cancer is to hit them where it hurts. Continue to spread the word and boycott everything they engange in through simply refusing to attend and finacially support any event sponsored by 97.9 as well as Magic 102.1 (their sister station). <br /><br />Money makes the world go 'round, so let's, as a collective body exert our power, and bring their's to a CRUSHING HALT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-66471646005927221452010-05-01T09:09:12.455-05:002010-05-01T09:09:12.455-05:00I am Houston "born and "raised." &q...I am Houston "born and "raised." "I rep my school "R.S.S." and I rep. my hood. I am a firm believer that music is an art of expression and truth about occurrences within our communities and race that often go ignored. Growing up listening to the Ghetto boys really made me pay attention to my surroundings. Radio has changed tremendously. When you begin to ban our black artist from the stations, you have allowed those elected officials to succeed in their efforts to control and re-vamp the essence of black music and radio personalities. I agree with the mention of those personalities which are not from Houston. They have not lived here long enough to understand that Houston's Black communities carry more than just a culture of their own. They represent more than what society has labeled us to be. There is a message in the lyrics that is often associated with negativity when in all actuality it is the truth. It is freedom of speech and expression. Unfortunately we don't live in a perfect "green" world. We turn the radio on, just as we turn it off. No krackernuttz? I would love replacing Mad Hatter,J Mac. and especially Nnete with the krackernuttz. Nnete does often speak on matters in which she is degrading, extremely judgemental, and often simply silly. How does one become offended so easily by comments and she does this on a daily basis. I listen to pandora.com I can create my own stations with Slim Thug, Trae, Lil Flip, The Ghetto Boys, UGK, and all of the Houston artist with NO problems and drama. I use to listen to 97.9 on the way to work, notice I said use to. I rather pop in a c.d. from a kid in the hood on my drive in. Much love to the brother that wrote this article. Thanks for exposing the TRUTH, that often people close their ears to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-49009491756849666472010-04-29T04:42:47.635-05:002010-04-29T04:42:47.635-05:00Fire The Mad Hatter and J Mac! Word is that Mad Ha...Fire The Mad Hatter and J Mac! Word is that Mad Hatter has a love relationship with the lady Program Director of The Box. (against company policies) J Mac snitched on Michael 5000 Watts when killa shouted out Trae on the swisher house show. That team plays dirty together to climb the corperate ladder! Everybody knows. Fuck The Box!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-66900932449425113312010-04-29T04:15:41.852-05:002010-04-29T04:15:41.852-05:00The Kracker Nuttz is the only reason we all listen...The Kracker Nuttz is the only reason we all listened to 97.9 The Box! Props to Matt Sonzala for a very well writen letter. Radio one needs to fire the (Program Director Terri Thomas) and (General Manager Doug Abernethy) of The Box. We demand a statement from Cathy Hughes and Alfred Liggins on this important matter. H-Town we need to stand up and fight the power! Band 97.9 The Box! Magic 102.1! and Praise 92.1! (all of the Radio One stations)They are definetly wrong for all of this! Do not support them! This has to deal some how with all the GO DJs and 97.9 The Box (Music Director J Que & PD T. Thomas)I smell <br />....PAYOLA!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-14733955176120477602010-04-27T21:14:15.196-05:002010-04-27T21:14:15.196-05:00The KNuttz gone over politics! Trae responded to...The KNuttz gone over politics! Trae responded to a journalist as any one would. Journalism 101- If you cross the line, be prepared to cross back over with blisters. Jocks cross the lines sometimes but not all artists respond.If you want to be politically correct.Why is is that the PD & The most important person on air are intimate? Why do individuals involved the Mix show charge locals to play their music? Payola= IlEGAL..,<br />Question when was the last time you heard someone on the Box scratch and really mix (Not scratch before transition)? Who else on the Box digs deep and drops a Wu -Tang joint! But the Box will play the he** out of Gucci. OMG, WTF.. Save black radio, smh, lmao I say "f wack radio"... I'm thankful my husband got me xm for the ride.<br />Nicka One is a joke.... Let's go Rickey!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-91410414710241148562010-04-27T13:42:36.668-05:002010-04-27T13:42:36.668-05:00WOW GUX say F the radio from which it comes. Sound...WOW GUX say F the radio from which it comes. Sounds like cowards. this is why "us" artist have to leave our own megacity to go big. It is not just the KBXX trippin, the buzz could use a butt chewing too. Artist DIY or independent, radio and local media is all we have to promote and push ourselves. So why would you take that trust away from the people. please ban RADIO 1 station from your cars & your kids! @wh_tewh_tehttp://www.youtube.com/guxpressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615761311449370971.post-36105902841193353762010-04-27T13:39:39.442-05:002010-04-27T13:39:39.442-05:00This is sad... Matt you're on it. They don'...This is sad... Matt you're on it. They don't play what we need to hear, thus I listen to my iPod and encourage others to do the same or search for the types of music that can challenge their ear. Folks and their egos...Texas Girlnoreply@blogger.com