DIA-Inc.com AND FANTRA ZINE ARE UNDER RECONSTRUCTION. FANTRA ZINE (Global Rock Publication): "Fantra Zine hits hard..." - Papa Pilgrim -- founder of Reggae Ambassador Worldwide (RAW). Fantra Zine is ruffly 80% FAN and 20% muzik industry TRAde, politricks, sub-cultures, comix or anything offbeat and alternatively zany. Started about 1992 from folding 4 sheets of 11 x 7 in half to help promote then Jamekee's stuff, the crude typeo infested rag evolved into a classic and copies infiltrated the world. The hardcopy was up to about issue #5 when publishing was stopped about 1997 or so. Fantra Zine online version was stared in 1999. So chill as FZ is tweaked and put back into circulation right here online. Will feature some old articles and interviews along with new contents. Hey yo -- maybe you can find a copy or two of Fantra Zine in Bleeker Bob-type stores. D.I.A will buy back good copies as done before.
FANTRA ZINE over the years featured interviews, articles and bios on Jimi Hendrix, Bad Brains, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Skadanks, Merciless, Damian Marley, Tiger, Sleepy Wonder, Yvad, Harley Flanagan (CroMags), Aggrolites, HR, Gogo Muzik, Reggae Muzik, Punk, Roguish Armament, Scarface, Soul 4 Real, Kool Herc, CDs and live gigs reviews, etc. Have Ghetto Muzik TV episodes with Lucky Dube', Ziggy and Damian Marley, Supercat and a few more we will eventually transcribe. And many thanks to Uptown Shem Herman who contributed a lot of contents. You know Fantra Zine is about the truth. It is wack you recently pulled a Colin Powell just to pose next to HR and post shit on Myspace like you know him for life. Jamekee/D.I.A brought you into the circle like hordes: Blue Meadows, Michael Crevier, Duffy and dudes in El Paso, Texas (names aint worth mentioning)... remember!! Can't look D.I.A in the eyes man. The muzik industry chews up posers and peeps who bite real peeps creations and ideas. Y'all fags sicc in the heads. But seriously, what do you think will happen if D.I.A tells HR to step away (from any situation)? He will do so in a "New York" minute!
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"OUT OF BOUNDS" by HR of Soul Brains/Bad Brains. All Media Guide Review of "Out Of Bounds". "OUT OF BOUNDS" CD available on ITUNES, AMAZON MP3, EMUSIC as well as via PAYPAL orders: Cost -- $18.34 (Includes 8.5% sales tax. FREE Shipping & Handling in U.S.A.Overseas add an additional US$7. for shipping.):
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The immortal STALAG 20, 21 & 22 -- THE NEXT GENERATION featuring Elephant Man, Mr. Vegas, Junior Demus, Ce'Cele, Merciless, Dannny English, Egg 'n' Bread, Hawkeye, Chico and more... (Reggae-Dancehall super artists). Project was mixed by Cordel "Scatta" Burrell.
HUSSEIN OBAMA PAINT WHITE HOUSE RED, GREEN n GOLD...
Politricks as usual yo!!!! Hussein has been in Office 100+ days. How do we know that? Well Bill O'Reilly's The O'Reilly Factor did "101 Day" show segment that was topped off by O'Reilly mentioning how the Prez purchased dogs for his daughters and Joe Biden. Great entertainment! Geez golly Bill! O' really. That was so riveting man. What were you trying to convey. Was it the fact that Hussein is of "black and white" parentage playing of the color of dalmations, etc., etc. Don't behave like a WWE journalist man. Let DIA produce a few shows for ya man. By the way, are u still chasing pretty young blonds yo... And our beloved Rush Limbaugh thinks he is reppin' the Reps but all he is doing is ripping us apart while securing a second term for Hussein. He had done the same for Fro Bill Clinton who was actually the second black Prez. Sedate the venom Rush. WTF man. Okay -- it makes for good ratings for ya. Watz up man. Did black guys used to beat you up in Junior and High Schools? Seriously dude!
Three things of importance that are highly visible at this point in Hussein's reign. He is behaving more and more like GW with policies and appointees from Secretary of Defense to the new China Ambassador. Actually there hasn't been a Dems Prez in The House since Jimmy Carter. Sorry to break some peeps hearts but Hussein and BC are bleeding heart Reps yo. And do y'all thing Hussein is soft. Hey might have been brought up like a Wally and the Beaver but the man spent 15 years running with Rev. Jim Wright. Hehehehe! Just think for a moment. Hussein might even turn out to be a great Prez like GW after all. Zeeeen. Needless to say GW was the greatest punk rock Prez of all times. Secondly, I thought the White House wud have been repainted red, green & yellow like a roadside in Negril structure. If Prez John Hanson were persident in these times he wud have done so. But there is HOPE with 200 dayz left in a more transitional period for results. Dude, at least paint the columns red, green & yellow man. Last but not least -- how come Hussein has not officially invited a Rasta (not even a high society Rasta) or a millionaire Hippie from Ojai -- Cali (who owns expensive properties and sells orange juice and grass extract for 10 bucks a glass) to The House yet. Oh yea... YOU AND UR PEEPS MUST EASE UP THE PRESSURE ON REGULAR CITIZENS MAN. THEY NEED TO BUY HAMBURGERS AND BLU JEANS TOO. THERE IS ENUFF FOR EVERYONE. WHY DOES A FEW WANT IT ALL. AFTER ALL ONE CAN'T TAKE ANYTHING WITH THEM TO THE OTHER SIDE WHEN THEY CROSSED TO THE NEXT DIMENSION MAN. WE STILL HAVE NOT LEARNED FROM HISTORY. FURTHER MORE -- ESPECIALLY NOW A DAYS,NOT EVERYONE CAN GROW CHICKEN AND VEGIES IN THEIR BACKYARDS. AND NOT EVERYONE CAN GO DEER HUNTING. PLZ... U ANIMAL RIGHTS PEEPS SAVE UR LETTER. JUST CHECK IF YOU ARE WEARING LEATHER SHOES.
And in the meantime -- just tune into the Global Rock sound and vibez. What is Global Rock? Global Rock profoundly the new genre and vibe for today's muzik. FYI: Muzikally, Global Rock is the fusion of two or more genres to get a final sound. For example, Alternative/Reggae/Hiphop, Ska/Punk/Funk/Rock, etc. But hold on BHO. There is more to this wonderful offer. The Global Rock philosophy is -- there is no Race, Class, Age or Gender. It's about Respect, Tolerance, Trust, Loyalty (watz up Colin Powell), Honesty and TOTAL INCLUSION (for most parts)... Global Rock Showcases are like peaceful UN meetings man. And I admit sometimes one must roar like a lion when posers violate. And it's been known to get Griz from "Third Rock" to help keep folks in line. Actually Hussein shud have appointed Griz Chapman Ambassador to China or the new Secretary of Defense. Anyway, this is the original Punk Reggae Ska Dub party with Hardcore, Funk, Metal and Hiphop woven in. ACCEPT NO IMITATION by any other name. No mash-up ting Rasta... We bring peeps together without standing on a soapbox to shout it.
DIA (aint no CIA)
Global Rock In Effect!
PS: PROPER APPROPRIATE PROPS (that is what PROS do):
Props to Shepard Fairey and krew for hosting the first jam-packed Global Rock Showcase with HR & Dubb Agents and Norwood (Fishbone) at y'all studio, Downtown - LA. Kool job and congrats on the success of BHO posters regardless...! Definitely an extension of Warhol and Keith Hearing. Graff and street art rules yo. Bigup Pepper. Wuddup Norwood, Angry Frank, Kim "Urban" Wuster and "Dingo" Babush (Spruher IM Rudel). Wuddup Hawaiian "Randy" Lion. Speaking of credit Hawaiian Lion, awayz give appropiate credit dude. DIA got you ur first major press in the Willmington, North Carolina, USA - Starnews. Bigups to writer Zack Hanner. Got you ur first gigs on the eastcoast via the Global Rock Showcase also. This includes the Little Steven's Van Zandt's CBGB's Rally gig in Washington Square Park, Gotham City - NY, August 31, 2005. Rememba dat breddren! OK man. Say D.I.A gets things done without procrastinating and without narcissistic hype. Say "Global Rock" in full effect man.
Speaking of appropriate credit. As a matter of fact bigups to RollingStone, CNET.com, **MTV News and others for the mentions and webcasts of HR & Dubb Agents 'longside Bouncing Soul, Blondie, Public Enemy, Gavin Rossdale, etc... Man like on several occasions prior, Bad Brains was NOT in the picture with HR. **YO!! **MTV News , on August 31, 2005, at the CBGB Rally HR was backed by the D.I.A's DUBB AGENTS (Skitch -- RIP bro, Vinnie and Joe Corbin), not Dub Trio. Dudes instead of taking false credit, how come you have not told MTV News the truth. (Thought you guys were kooler than that. Gonna give y'all the benefit of the doubt...) Like other members of Bad Brains (Doc, Earl and Daryl), DT's electronic noize krew was no where near the park playing on August 31, 2005. Hey YO! It is May 17, 2009, and MTV News still have not gotten the facts straight. You are helping to taint muzik's history for the ages with the wrong information. It doesn't matter if it is old news. Propper credit is the truth. Put up the correct information. WTF!! And fire the reporter/writer Chris Harris, News Director and fact finders NOW!! Bigups to Felix The Cat Copyrights Owner whomever you are. THANK YOU!
GLOBAL ROCK In FULL EFFECT!!
Once any concept is put into incubation, it is kool to see the hatch-ling develops wings and fly. Regarding "Global Rock" -- it is great satisfaction to see the muzik industry, musicians and fans tapping into and adopting the once fledgling genre and vibe. Still ways to go but Global Rock came a long way. Delusions of grandeur -- absolutely not. The Global Rock Revolution is in full effect!!! With respect to foundation genres from beyond Rag Time to Blues, Rock -n- Roll to Rock and sub-genres including Punk, Hardcore, etc.,; mix in Rhythm n Blues, Funk & Hiphop, Pocomania and Mento, Mariachi, Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae, Reggaeton and other worldly sounds -- and as the Blue Marble shrinks into one small hood, it is evidently clear a new marquee genre is apparent. Fusion-ed sounds influenced by multiple sound elements and cultures is on the verge of dominating muzik more so than ever... From the totally obscured underground experimental sounds to commercially charged pop, "Global Rock" is a good (if not the greater) portion of today's muzik.
Prior the "Global Rock" tag, new fusion-ed sounds had no identity or true classification. Classification of muzik is very important for identity and ultimately marketing to consumers. There are a few break-through exceptions like Millie Small's 'My Boy Lollipop' (Ska-Rock N Roll), Paul Simon's 'Mother and Child Reunion' (Reggae-Rock), Johnny Nash's 'I Can See Clearly', Run DMC & Aerosmith's ' Walk This Way' (Hiphop-Rock), Shabba Rank's dancehall-hiphop hits, Chuck Brown's GoGo break through 'Bustin Loose' (funk-swing and so on...), Toots & The Maytals' 'Israelites', etc. Oh yea -- can't forget Gong (Bob Marley) who envisioned the ultimate future of muzik and chronicled the vision with 'Punky Reggae Party' in the early '70s. I personally think that is what Gong meant when he mentioned "...last great muzik..." in an interview. How profound is 'Punky Reggae Party' track? But in general, consumers cannot purchase a product if they do not know what they are looking for, or where to find that product. For instance, Bad Brains plays a hardcore sound spawned from funk, jazz, dub reggae and **punk for 25 years. To date some folks do not know where to classify and file Bad Brains' muzik. Another example is the Beastie Boys. If one walks into a surviving Virgin Mega Store for a Beastie Boys' CD, that person would probably beeline to the alternative rock section first. But gees golly boys and girls, Beastie Boys' products are filed under Hiphop. Muzik must have an identity or it will just floats in suspension.
"Global Rock" is the new world genre in several variations. Just look at Myspace's 3-4 million musicians old and young. They are playing a hybrid sound consisting of multiple genres intertwined with cultures and sub-cultures: Ska-Punk-Reggae, Funk-Rock-Alt.-Hiphop, Metal-Trash-Dub-Hardcore, Dancehall-Hiphop, Rocking-Espanol... An Indonesian Punk Rock krew is going to be influenced by the Sex Pistols but they are going to factor in their own culture and lifestyle. Dude, muzik cannot be pushed beyond Global Rock on this 3rd Rock from the sun. Global Rock is the ultimate genre with the internet virtually reducing the Globe to a pebble. From Cali to North Carolina and parts unknown, Global Rock is watz happening. The legendary dee-jay toaster Dennis Alcapone would say "it goes like that." Soooo... forget about all Conspiracy Theories and Global-Rock on peeps. It is universally for everyone. Now hear this... G-G-G-G Global Rock is the extended lifeline for a few flat-lined genres -- (another story).
Now Global Rock Showcase events in any format is the new Punky Reggae Ska Dub Metallic Funky Hiphop party. Hehehehe. Currently Global Rock Showcase-type events are every where from the underground to mainstream. I mean Snoop is touring with Slightly Stoopid. This is a long way from the "isolation periods" when concerts goers used to attend gigs and waited until their bands go on to run up to the stage. Didn't matter who was billed after fans fav band, they would then run away after from the stage after the set. The lines are blurred and today's youths have a smart diverse taste for muzik. They are listening to everything by multi-genre Global Rock bands such as Bad Brains, P.O.D, Slightly Stoopid, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Thievery Corporation and George Clinton... And from a promoters standpoint, why target one audience when they can draw from several. Plus, Global Rock Showcases and similar events bring a diverse audience together under the same roof to co-exists. It is basically the end of the "Iron Curtain" in muzik yo.
Once a Brooklyn Reggae producer attended a Global Rock Showcase in Lower Manhattan on Ludlow, Gotham City. He saw the DIVERSE INTENSIFIED AUDIO mix of metal, punk, ska, alternative rock and roots/dub reggae in effect. It was a very kool soiree with bobo dreadlocks, skinheads, studded spike-haired kids, sk8boarders and NYU college kids hanging together. My producer friend later called and gave props but obnoxiously conveyed he did not understand the scene. Well now you probably got it dude!! Say GLOBAL ROCK Mr. Producer. Hehehehehe. Tell your breddrens from Jamaica to Cali to stop isolating reggae muzik and free it from slavery man. LOL!
Big up to Sleepy Wonder (Thievery Corporation's #1 Mic stalker) who released his new album "INJUSTICE" on No Choice Records via Bug Distribution. Bigup to the original Shinehead. Major PROPS to Bad Brains. BigUPs to Elana Oumano. HR you are alwayz my BROTHER yo. Stand straight and roar like a lion man. Big thanks to Ed Robinson and all who contributed. And nuff respect to trailblazers like the Ramones who basically played Beach Boys style muzik with an edge. And nuff bigUPs and RESPECT to Johnny Cash who was actually the first **Punk artist. LOL! Thanks to Billboard Magazine for acknowledging Global Rock is a "...crossbreed..." in it's 1999 or 2000, year-end issue. Shoutz to Ronkat Spearman (P-Funk Allstar), Dennis Alcapone, Weapons Of Mass Persuasion (WOMP), Tinga Stewart, Lutan Fyah, Angry Mike (the Hardcore Chef)...
All Media Guide Review of "Out Of Bounds"
Politricks as usual yo!!!! Hussein has been in Office 100+ days. How do we know that? Well Bill O'Reilly's The O'Reilly Factor did "101 Day" show segment that was topped off by O'Reilly mentioning how the Prez purchased dogs for his daughters and Joe Biden. Great entertainment! Geez golly Bill! O' really. That was so riveting man. What were you trying to convey. Was it the fact that Hussein is of "black and white" parentage playing of the color of dalmations, etc., etc. Don't behave like a WWE journalist man. Let DIA produce a few shows for ya man. By the way, are u still chasing pretty young blonds yo... And our beloved Rush Limbaugh thinks he is reppin' the Reps but all he is doing is ripping us apart while securing a second term for Hussein. He had done the same for Fro Bill Clinton who was actually the second black Prez. Sedate the venom Rush. WTF man. Okay -- it makes for good ratings for ya. Watz up man. Did black guys used to beat you up in Junior and High Schools? Seriously dude!
Three things of importance that are highly visible at this point in Hussein's reign. He is behaving more and more like GW with policies and appointees from Secretary of Defense to the new China Ambassador. Actually there hasn't been a Dems Prez in The House since Jimmy Carter. Sorry to break some peeps hearts but Hussein and BC are bleeding heart Reps yo. And do y'all thing Hussein is soft. Hey might have been brought up like a Wally and the Beaver but the man spent 15 years running with Rev. Jim Wright. Hehehehe! Just think for a moment. Hussein might even turn out to be a great Prez like GW after all. Zeeeen. Needless to say GW was the greatest punk rock Prez of all times. 
Secondly, I thought the White House wud have been repainted red, green & yellow like a roadside in Negril structure. If Prez John Hanson were persident in these times he wud have done so. But there is HOPE with 200 dayz left in a more transitional period for results. Dude, at least paint the columns red, green & yellow man. Last but not least -- how come Hussein has not officially invited a Rasta (not even a high society Rasta) or a millionaire Hippie from Ojai -- Cali (who owns expensive properties and sells orange juice and grass extract for 10 bucks a glass) to The House yet. Oh yea... YOU AND UR PEEPS MUST EASE UP THE PRESSURE ON REGULAR CITIZENS MAN. THEY NEED TO BUY HAMBURGERS AND BLU JEANS TOO. THERE IS ENUFF FOR EVERYONE. WHY DOES A FEW WANT IT ALL. AFTER ALL ONE CAN'T TAKE ANYTHING WITH THEM TO THE OTHER SIDE WHEN THEY CROSSED TO THE NEXT DIMENSION MAN. WE STILL HAVE NOT LEARNED FROM HISTORY. FURTHER MORE -- ESPECIALLY NOW A DAYS,NOT EVERYONE CAN GROW CHICKEN AND VEGIES IN THEIR BACKYARDS. AND NOT EVERYONE CAN GO DEER HUNTING. PLZ... U ANIMAL RIGHTS PEEPS SAVE UR LETTER. JUST CHECK IF YOU ARE WEARING LEATHER SHOES. 
Alternative/Reggae/Hiphop, Ska/Punk/Funk/Rock, etc. But hold on BHO. There is more to this wonderful offer. The Global Rock philosophy is -- there is no Race, Class, Age or Gender. It's about Respect, Tolerance, Trust, Loyalty (watz up Colin Powell), Honesty and TOTAL INCLUSION (for most parts)... Global Rock Showcases are like peaceful UN meetings man. And I admit sometimes one must roar like a lion when posers violate. And it's been known to get Griz from "Third Rock" to help keep folks in line. Actually Hussein shud have appointed Griz Chapman Ambassador to China or the new Secretary of Defense. Anyway, this is the original Punk Reggae Ska Dub party with Hardcore, Funk, Metal and Hiphop woven in. ACCEPT NO IMITATION by any other name. No mash-up ting Rasta... We bring peeps together without standing on a soapbox to shout it.
PS: PROPER APPROPRIATE PROPS
Agents and Norwood (Fishbone) at y'all studio, Downtown - LA. Kool job and congrats on the success of BHO posters regardless...! Definitely an extension of Warhol and Keith Hearing. Graff and street art rules yo. Bigup Pepper. Wuddup Norwood, Angry Frank, Kim "Urban" Wuster and "Dingo" Babush (Spruher IM Rudel). Wuddup Hawaiian "Randy" Lion. Speaking of credit Hawaiian Lion, awayz give appropiate credit dude. DIA got you ur first major press in the 
Speaking of appropriate credit. As a matter of fact bigups to RollingStone, CNET.com, **MTV News and others for the mentions and webcasts of HR & Dubb Agents 'longside Bouncing Soul, Blondie, Public Enemy, Gavin Rossdale, etc... Man like on several occasions prior, Bad Brains was NOT in the picture with HR. **YO!! 
still have not gotten the facts straight. You are helping to taint muzik's history for the ages with the wrong information. It doesn't matter if it is old news. Propper credit is the truth. Put up the correct information. WTF!! And fire the reporter/writer Chris Harris, News Director and fact finders NOW!!