The S.C.C. is still at work on the compilation album, which should drop in early 2002. At this point, the CD features the following artists: T-Bo, Beelow, Max Minelli, Thug Addict, Emperah Nero, J-Von, Lil Witness, Mike da Hustla, Mookie, Sam I Am, Syncere, ILLusive, and Military Ridahz. Most of the production load has been provided by Chaotic and Mr. Clever. This site will post more info as the album progresses.

The super group, Camp 225, has officially been created. Camp 225 consists of the S.C.C., T-Bo, Mike da Hustla, and Lil Witness. Look for the first Camp release sometime in 2002. What label the LP will drop on is not yet determined. Stay posted for updates in the near future.

In December, Dirty South Productions will add a new "Forum" page to the site where fans and friends alike can chat.

At this point, the compilation project is about half way done. Next month, we will list the album's lineup of rappers and producers. Also, Lil Witness's album, Beside Myself, is on pace for a December release. Look for appearances from the S.C.C., T-Bo, and Mike da Hustla among others.

CONCERT DATE: Sat, November 3rd @ the Edge (formally The Dungeon) in Baton Rouge. The Edge/Dungeon is located at 3895 O'Neal Lane, directly between S. Harrell's Ferry Rd and George O'Neal Rd. The lineup will consist of the South Coast Coalition, Sam I Am, Mookie, and Lil Witness. The concert will start @ 9PM.

CONCERT DATE: Wed, November 14th @ Nite Life. The lineup will be the South Coast Coalition, Lil Witness, Mike da Hustla, and Military Ridahz. Nite Life is located near the intersection of Corporate Blvd and College Dr in Baton Rouge. The concert will begin around 10PM. Military Ridahz has started the recording of their second compilation, Ridahz II, which will probably be released in the summer of 2002.

You can now download Southern Slang: The Album off of the site, www.ampcast.com/scc (all downloads are completely free of charge). Also, the site contains unreleased material, instrumentals, and tracks from the previous EP. Updates will be made throughout the month, so be sure to check the site out each week.

C-Murder's new CD, C-P-3.com, is set to be released on October 23rd. T-Bo is featured on 3 different tracks. T provided the third verse and appeared in the video shoot for "I'm Not Just", which was filmed last month in Los Angeles, CA.

CONCERT DATE: Fri, September 21st @ the Entertainment Complex in Baton Rouge. The South Coast Coalition will be performing around 11PM. The Entertainment Complex is located on the corner of Florida Blvd and Airline Hwy. (next door to Wherehouse Music)

CONCERT DATE: Sat, September 22nd @ Shamrocks (off Greenwell Springs Rd in Baton Rouge). The South Coast Coalition will be performing along with Mookie and Sam I Am in an all ages show. Doors open @ 8PM, and the concert will start @ 9:30. For more directions or info, call Shamrocks @ 262-0922. For those who don't know, Sam I Am is currently receiving rotation in the Louisiana area and is putting the finishing touches on his solo debut.

The S.C.C., T-Bo, Mike da Hustla, and Lil Witness have put together a radio track for everybody's favorite deejay, LaTangela. Those in the 225 area code can tune in to Max 94.1 next week to hear the final product. Mr. Clever (who always comes through) provided yet another fire beat. Speaking of Mr. Clever, he is currently working on a compilation that is guaranteed to be HOT!!! The S.C.C., T-Bo, Mike da Hustla, Thug Addict, 225 Boyz, and many others will be featured on the project.

CONTEST RESULTS: After receiving almost 200 replies, Brian Spilling of Walker, LA has won $100 in the "what" count contest. The correct answer was 168. Answers ranged from 50 to 600. "Deuce And A Quarter" had the most in one song with 35 "whats".

CONCERT DATE: Sat, August 11th @ Shamrocks (off Greenwell Springs Rd in Baton Rouge). The South Coast Coalition, T-Bo, and Nero will be performing in an all ages show. The concert will start around 9PM with a $10 admission. SCC t-Shirts, hats, hoods, and posters are available at every show.

As of 8/1, the track, "Whiteboys", held the #1 position on mp3.com in the Dirty South category for the fourth straight day. On the nationwide rap chart, "Whiteboys" moved up to the #3 position surpassing Lil Romeo's "My Baby". The only two artists above the S.C.C. were Missy Elliott with "Get You Freak On" and Puff Daddy with "Bad Boy For Life". The charts are updated on a daily basis.

Southern Slang: The Album can now be found @ the following locations:

CONCERT DATE: Sat, July 28th @ the Caterie in Baton Rouge. The South Coast Coalition, T-Bo, Mookie, and Military Ridahz will be performing in 2 seperate shows. The first show will be for all ages and start @ 6PM. The late show will begin around 10PM. This will be the official album release party for Southern Slang: The Album. If you have not picked up the CD yet, it will be sold at both concerts.

CONTEST: The first person who can guess how many times the word "what" is used in Southern Slang: The Album will receive $100 dollars. Email your guess to the following address, mailto:scc225@aol.com?Subject=Show_Me_The_Money!. The winner will be announced as soon as we receive the correct answer.

It's official!! After receiving offers from numerous labels, T-Bo has joined TRU Records. Although he has just signed, he has already started recording tracks for his first solo project. Also, T-Bo is featured on a few cuts from C-Murder's up and coming LP. This will be C-Murder's fourth album, and it is set to be released sometime in 2001. We will post any further related news in the next few weeks.

The track, "Whiteboys", was officially chosen this month to be featured in CD E.T.A.'s Artist Showdown. The Artist Showdown pits two of the hottest underground music acts against each other and lets the fans pick their favorite. To vote for "Whiteboys", all you have to do is click the following link, CD ETA Indie Music, and go the rap section.

The South Coast Coalition would like to give WEB recognition for buying 10 S.C.C. Albums in one night. If anyone is interested in topping this mark, feel free.

The #1 Headbuster himself, T-Bo, can be seen on the new Master P video, "Pockets Gone Stay Fat". The video was recorded in Los Angeles and is split up into two tracks. After Master P heard a few of his cuts, T-Bo is now under negotiations with No Limit Records. T-Bo performed with P, Silkk, and Funkmaster Flex last month at a big show in Providence, Rhode Island. Also, T-Bo laid down vocals on the probable TRU single, "Get Buck, Get Crunk", which features Master P, Silkk, and C-Murder.

The wait is over!!! Southern Slang: The Album will be in stores in May!!! If a store in your city does not carry the CD, you can order a special edition double CD set off the internet at mp3.com/scc. The double CD set includes two bonus tracks.

Be on the lookout for DJ Who's upcoming album, Klick Free. The S.C.C. and DJ Who (formally of Koalition Klick) have collaborated on 3 tracks in the past and look to collaborate again in the near future. For more info on this release, check out the site, WhoFunk.com.

Heno's well anitcipated album, Lost and Confused, will be out soon. L & C, which contains the hit track of the same name, is extremely tight from beginning to end. We promise that you have never heard a similiar artist due to his originality and variety of mixing different styles of music. The South Coast Coalition is featured on the following three tracks: "Murder: the redruM", "Ashes- the Remix", and "Visions."

Concert Date: Sat, February 3rd @ 10PM. The South Coast Coalition will be performing at Gate 7, which is located on Chimes St near the L.S.U. campus. Lil Witness will also be performing at the show. There will be a freestyle contest at the end of the show.

Speaking of Lil Witness, he is currently in the studio working on a solo EP that will drop later this year. It will include the previous hit, "Deceit", which was heard first on the Revelation maxi single. We will update you with the release date as soon as it is set.

The S.C.C. has chosen Gonzales Music for distribution.  Gonzales Music was also the distributor for the last two Coalition albums: Southern Slang: The EP and South Coast Flavor.  The S.C.C. plans to sell the new album on the internet to those outside the distribution area.

Next month, S.C.C., T-Bo, Mike da Hustla, and Lil Witness are scheduled to peform at the world famous, House of Blues, in New Orleans.  Check back for the date and time of the concert.