Allow me to reintroduce myself. And if you didn’t already know me, then allow me to introduce myself. My name is Kim Osorio, better known as Kim O. I have been a writer in hip-hop since the mid 90s. I like to refer to myself as a music journalist, although I have held various positions in the music/publishing industry. Most know my name from my 5 year stint at the Source Magazine, where I was elevated to editor in chief in the year 2003. I could say a lot here, but I’d rather save that for the book, which you can pre-order at Amazon.com. Here’s the link:
Kim Osorio
41 Comments
January 8, 2008 at 7:40 am
What’s going on Kim, I’m trying to reach out to many artists and I find it very hard in doing so. I’ve been heard around the world as a new up and coming producer from New Jersey. I acknowledged you were from New Jersey as well and wanted to know if maybe you know a way I can reach out to rap artists that are in the game right now. I personally met Joe Budden at Edgewater Theatres when SAW IV came out and briefly introduced myself but I felt it went in through one ear and out the other. On the other hand, you work with artists on a consistant basis and you have a better feel on what they use as a basic form of contact, whether it be me sending them samples of my beats in CD format or e-mailing them my work. Being that you’re from Jersey, I hope that you can understand where I’m coming from. Last time I went to Def Jam a marketer working there told me “The game is too cluttered up for a new rapper, we need new producers to help transform this rap game from what it has become”. With that said, I feel I should have my opportunity to be heard.
Thank you in advance,
iNFINITe Productionz
January 18, 2008 at 10:28 pm
VIDEO! Wendy Williams Calling Queen Latifah A DUDE!! “BEEF HEATS UP’
http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhLzLyE3CVSt3xhkwx
January 26, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Hi Kim,
Droppin a note to let you know I’m adding your blog to the relaunch of b-gyrl.com. Keep doin’ whatcha do and we got you on ya online promo!!!
b
February 19, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Dear Kim,
Wanted to stop by and let you know I’m a big fan. Also, if you ever considered teaching at a communications school, I would love to talk you further about our program here at Syracuse.
Best,
Max
March 5, 2008 at 11:31 pm
March 18, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Love the blog
June 22, 2008 at 5:54 am
I could never thank you enough for all you did for me. Best wishes. Your blog roll is missing a certain urban magazine…emphasis on Urban ..lol Shameless plug hahahaha
June 25, 2008 at 2:32 pm
hello, I was wondering if you’d like to link up together with my site.
Thank you
Email: thebiz4040@gmail.com
July 7, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Juicy Blog. lol I see all is well Ms. Osario. Proud to see Bigger & Better things from a old Cheerleading Coach
Keep up the excellent work. Take care.
Sheryl (Lil Ms. Milbank)
July 7, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Hey Kim,
I have known about you… yet just found your blog… I have a hip-hop show online that has been getting some buzz lately. Right now my show is on hiatus but will resume at full speed for our fourth season. Would love to have you on as a guest. Talk about hip-hop and these crazy stories we hear about on the blogs. U can holla at me
@ hiphopdj531@hotmail.com. Lets keep in touch.
July 8, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Hey Kim,
I think I might need a few quotes from you about your upcoming book, for my next book…section related to gender issues.
Can you flow me your e-mail address, phone #, whateva. Also, when will your publisher be sending out advance review copy/galleys (my manuscript is due in fall 08, for a spring 09 release)
I’m @
dhiggins@harbourfrontcentre.com
daltonhiggins@hotmail.com
416 973 4744
One love,
July 9, 2008 at 9:00 pm
I was viewing you as you were being interviewed on the “Hip-Hop versus America” show and I heard you say that there was not enough posistive hip-hop being brought to the table, well I am a female hip-hop artist who never discusses my ass..sets but i choose to be on a straight, positive level. WAY more positive than what the world maybe ready to receive. I would love to give you an example of what hip-hop should represent.! Do you have a mailing address where I could forward you a copy of my music? Feel free to share the positivity of it with whomever you choose who could help elevate the process of exposing the world to positive hip-hop. Thanks for your time, and please don’t forget to e-mail me an address where I could forward you “positive vibes”.
July 10, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Hey K.O. Just checkin’ the blog. Just added to my favorites.
July 22, 2008 at 4:10 am
Hey what’s up Kim, just checking out the Blog, checking for the book too..(make sure you check for my book as well..) http://www.AMAZON.com Heat Code of the streets part 1 of 3. God Bless Mecca Global
July 27, 2008 at 10:58 am
How can i get my artist OB new song feat Albe and The Game on your site and a possible write up on him from you.
August 6, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Kim, would love for you to speak to Latino students at university engagement. We could do a book signing, too, if you’re interested. How can I get a hold of you?
August 6, 2008 at 9:59 pm
miss thing can i get a phone call!
September 11, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Yo Kim,
Heard you on HOT97 (via the web) w/ Ciph and that perv Rosenburg.
Much respect to you. The Source was near and dear to my heart in the mid to late 90’s.
Word. Peace.
Seth
September 13, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Definitely feeling the blog, its rare that you get to read the opinions of journalists in our culture (or any culture, for that matter) without political machines or “saving-face” being involved. Keep doing your thing Kim, you have a new spectator. Also, enjoy my music, if you havent heard of me, you have definitely heard of who I *Uckz with! Holla
-Kid Novice
OOOWop Team
MaybachTV Vol. 2
September 14, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Kim…
I picked up your book…cant put it down. The book is a great read and I wish you well. I hope that we can work together again in the future! Raw Magazine was a great experience for me. If you ever need an art director/designer to make it happen…
WaeOne
Out There Design
September 22, 2008 at 1:56 am
Kim
I picked up your book this past Friday 9/19; 18 hours later I just finished it. Your story is amazing to say the least.
I admire the fact you were brave enough in your beliefs to stand against a giant such as the Source, plus reveal so much that was going on behind the scenes leading up to the lawsuit.
I have a syndicated hip hop radio show based at WXYC 89.3 FM Chapel Hill & WXDU 88.7 FM Durham.
I would be honored if you would be a guest on the show; my contact information is as follows.
Regards,
Nanci O
thenancioradioshow@gmail.com
http://www.nancioradioshow.com
September 24, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Hey Kim
I just wanted to say that your book is amazing! I am just about a few chapters away from finishing it but you have kept me interested throughout the whole book. You are an amazing writer and I can honestly say that I did not know who you were until I picked up your book (sorry!). As a young aspiring journalist, I kick myself for not finding out more about you and other journalists that did/do as well as you. Your writing has so much to offer and I could learn so much from it. Do you have any advice for someone like me? I am only 21 but I know it is best to start early in my writing career. I am looking to do writing on music and artists but I am also open to write about other subjects. Let me know what you think! And again your book is great! Keep doing your thing!
Jasmina C.
September 26, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Kim,
I just wanted to say hi and that I’m a big fan. I really appreciate and enjoy all the issues and topics discussed on your blog . And from one Osorio to the next Good Luck with the future and God bless always! I look forward to seeing what comes next.
Rey O.
October 1, 2008 at 11:38 pm
HITTMAN FROM AFTERMATH IS BACK WITH HIS LONG AWAITED DEBUT ALBUM CALLED BIG HITT RISING. THE RECORD IS PHENOMENAL, THE NEW WEST COAST HAS BEGAN!
October 6, 2008 at 4:28 am
Necole Bitchie was on Twitter & went on and on about you and your book over the weekend, followed by Gyant of SOHH.com posting a link to a recent article on you via advocate.com. It was a very good read & I am going to look into buying your book. The actual reason for my sending this message (comment) is in reference to how you feel about Gays coming out in the Hip Hop community; I completely agree with what you had to say. I often feel I am “weird” for being one of those chicks who is cool with someone who I am CERTAIN is gay but front in the community as a completely straight man (yes he is in the industry & is well known). I would actually consider being with him because he is open with me & I trust him. He has shared with me stories & to me that is more respect men show women this day & age. The problem with our Hip Hop Leaders coming out is that most of them are bi sexual; people would probably accept gay but being bi sexual is not something that would probably be accepted. It would also cause these men to lose a part of themselves - coming out as bi sexual, no woman would deal with them overlooking things that I see in my friend. But again, I agree with you =)
-CaT
cathrynmarie@gmail.com
http://musicmarketing101.blogspot.com
October 11, 2008 at 12:07 am
Kim,
My name is Jeanine and you came to my school last week, Grand Valley State University, and spoke about race relations. You spoke to me afterwards we were standing with my Prof. I wanted to ask if I could have your e-mail address to ask you a few questions. I tried to find it but couldn’t. Hopefully you will get back to me.
October 12, 2008 at 10:11 am
Hi:
Just wanted to join the chorus complimenting you on your book. I found the whole thing fascinating, and at different times also unbelievable and amusing (I literally laughed at loud at Benzino using peoples names at the beginning and end of sentences. As well as Dave Mays bouncing his head to the Eminem song at the press conference.) I don’t even browse the Source at the newsstand anymore, much less read it. It’s a shame that such a great magazine was destroyed by one man’s ego. (And I’m sure that he still does not believe he did anything wrong and would probably do it all over again…minus “the haters.”) I’m really glad that you stood up for yourself and won your case. (Hopefully you got your money too
Good luck.
October 13, 2008 at 7:19 am
Hi Kim !
Thank you for showing me love on goodreads !
I would looooooove to network with you and looking forward to meeting you at a book signing for your book and my freshman book…”The Kingdom Hall No More”!
My book is about my 16 years experiences growing up as a Jehovah Witness and attending the kingdom hall in Hollis, Queens New York
Please check it out !
http://www.amazon.com
http://www.barnesnoble.com
http://www.kingdomhallnomore.com
Daniel J Chamberlayne
kingdomhallnomore@yahoo.com
October 16, 2008 at 8:01 pm
HITTMAN “BIG HITT RISNG” DROPS ON 10-31-08
October 18, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Hey K.O!
I just finished your book. I couldn’t put it down. You have quite an interesting story and i just wanted to let you know, I feel you. I am the director of finance at a Nissan dealership, and it is super tough out there for women. Just yesterday my boss was trippin on me for haveing a past that involved white men. Just like you, I’m not ashamed of my past. It is just that, my past. And, I cannot lie, the idea of getting under the collar or ignorant peeps like him, excites me…so I was proud to say I dated white men, when he asked.
I wasn’t offended, but I didn’t let him know that. Anyway, I just said that to say, I can relate. It was a great read, and I look forward to reading more of your work. P.S. I admire, the fact that, your book wasn’t trashy. You didn’t take the “bubble” approach. Like trying to big up yourself for being involved with such and such… and you didn’t try to take it back. Nor was there a second where you were over-ly emotional, like men accuse us of being behind dick. You were just getting your point across, and letting them dudes know you ain’t studying them like that. I like that, a lot. Letting them know dick don’t drive this car…
October 22, 2008 at 2:37 am
I was looking through blogs and found your perspective. nice!
Sade- Paradise from ikeepmoving.com on Vimeo.
October 30, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Hey Kim.. Have you heard from Sibrena ? I can not reach her.. The photos came out great so please email me
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thanks
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richard warren
November 3, 2008 at 6:41 am
Kim, I ‘m enamored by your book and I can’t seem to detach the pages from my fingertips. But who is the woman on the cover? Looks nothing like you.
November 5, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Hi Kim,
It was a pleasure meeting you today on the Jeff Johnson show. That was my first time there and I
certainly enjoyed it.
I was wondering, I would like to email the picture
that we took together earlier at the CBS Center.
Would that be fine with you, Kim?
Thanks and all the best.
November 8, 2008 at 11:47 am
HITTMAN BIG HITT RISING DECEMBER 9
November 16, 2008 at 8:17 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OQuTJ3Y9AM
December 4, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Hey Kim, thanks so much for the great interview last night, If you want to download the show you can go to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chicksonlit. Talk to you soon!
December 10, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Hi Kim. I am a photojournalist. Let me know when your in New York city and if I could do a few photographs for you.
January 1, 2009 at 5:28 am
wassup with ya,just was bumping around the int and found your site; you seem like an interesting person. Keep doing your thing.
January 4, 2009 at 4:50 am
hey kim man loved all ur blogs but can u please get some new ones i want to know more about like when lil wayne fell on his butt on stage in Chicago
xoxo,
sexy
January 5, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Okay, I may have to make this my new year’s resolution. I know i haven’t been consistent, because it’s been so hectic, but I’m going to be a better multi-tasker in 2009!!
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