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Here you will find the men, the warriors of the independent market. They have been out on the frontline, putting forth, showing & proving that they have the skills to take it to the next level. They are not the type to wait for opportunity to knock on the door. They are the ones who which have built their own opportunities through perseverance, hard work, determination and a lot of road work. While some of them are no longer with us in the flesh, they have no doubt, left a positive mark on the industry. While some of the others, have become living legends, or are on the way to ascertaining that status within the near future. SIT BACK, RELAX & ENJOY AS JAFAM MAG PRESENTS THE MEN

IN REMEMBRANCE JASON "JTOOLS" LAUGHTON A SIGNIFICANT LOSS TO HIS FAMILY & FRIENDS TO THE INDUSTRY & TO THE JATHOM FAMILY    "WE WILL KEEP YOUR DREAM ALIVE"                            "JTOOLS" JAFAM MAG SALUTES ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED & GIFTED INDIVIDUALS TO EVER SPIN A RECORD ON THE WHEELS OF STEEL          DJ CARL BLAZE                              Show Some Love THE IMMORTAL ONE "PROFESSOR X" HIP HOP IS UNIVERSAL NOW & SO ARE YOU      MY BROTHER    Professor X Pay Some Respect

ON THE WHEELS OF STEEL JaFam Mag takes the time to salute one of the pioneers on the wheels of steel. Yes, that's right you heard it first right here. Long before Flash had his first turntable Pete DJ Jones was throwing it down throughout the streets & clubs of  NYC.                                 Pete "DJ" Jones There's no way that you can mention mix tape without mentioning the man who set it off. The original King of The Mix Tape, the smooth blend and one of the hottest producers throughout                The History of Hip Hop   The Legend Of Ron G Kevin Beacham, who which has been an MC, producer, artist manager, record promoter, journalist, DJ, radio personality & record label manager, is now coming to you in stereo on his weekly radio show straight out of the Twin Cities.    Kevin Beacham Redefinition Radio Jayquan, Hip Hop Historian, Emcee & Dj. The Brother has done it all !!!!!!       JAYQUAN   Check him out HIP HOP ROYALTY The Man That Helped To Put Hip Hop On The Map In NYC Do Your Research ! Bobby Robinson Site 1  Site 2  Site 3  Site 4 Jimmy "Super Rhymes" Spicer Count Coolout & The JaThom Family would like to take this time to officially welcome back one of the true masters of the game with his hot new single "$ CAN'T BUY U LUV"   JAMMIN1 WQNA RADIO BACK IN THE DAY WED. 3-7PM SPRINGFIELD, IL  WQNA 88.3 THE EDGE JO HANCOCK THE COUNT'S FAVORITE EUROPEAN DJ  TOUCHING THE ROCK EACH & EVERY NIGHT AT  CAFE CHARLATAN  Presently hailing from Orlando, Fla, DJ CA$H is one of the hottest Techno & Club Remixers on the underground since Little Louie Vega. He is currently running The Remix Cub and producing club remixes for The JaThom Family.                   DJ CA&H & The Remix Cub

ROCKING THE MIKE "The Dominican King" John Bravo Say No More "FRANCHYS MUSIC CAMP" PRESENTS CAROLINA'S KING DA KIDD "IGNORANCE & CONFIDENCE" The Smash Album From COOL CEE BROWN    Q THE PROPHET Feel The Blessing   Straight out of Sco-Town, Canada comes a message for those forgetful minds.                                  Papa Grand     Reppin Sarasota, FL The Man behind Break Bread Entertainment Is About To Take Central Florida To A Whole 'Nutha Level When A&R Gets Back From Vaca He Won't Be Independent For Long "Beast On Da Block"  DYNAMIC Showing Some Love For the Dirty, Dirty Coming straight out of Nashville, TN down in the "Dirty-Dirty"   T-Money brings some spice to Hip Hop.  T Money From Funk City, PLFD, New Jersey Comes Hip Hop, Freestyle, Soul From Bakem da Black Soul A&R Don't Sleep On This One Insane, Profane & Tight Gemini The XO Inner Circle Entertainment Presents TREW "Hotter Than Hell" Changing the musical landscape,  trendsetters from Harrisburg, PA            NAVIBLU KNOTZ PRESENTS THE FORMULA After successful engagements as the opening act for The Streets, Run DMC, Arrested Development, Naughty By Nature, & Meshell N'Degeocello. Phoenix & The Shadow have decided to spread their wings,                  And prepare for flight.         Phoenix & The Shadow After a successful career as the front man of Phoenix & The Shadow Voodo Fe Steps out on his own. Enter Into The World Of Voodo Fe Voodo Fe Music  Voodo Fe Art  Voodo Fe Fashion & Graphics  The New CD    The Voice "From Bama 2 Baghdad" It's More Than CD, "It's Our Story" Available On Itunes, CDbaby & MySpace Bobby "One Son" Acres

SMOOTH JAZZ, R&B, SOUL Billy Nichols aka Papadollabill is a talented artist and producer who which has worked with a broad spectrum of artists including  Millie Jackson, BT Express and many more. Today he is back on the scene with a message: "TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE". PAPADOLLABILL From West Virginia comes the smooth, classy, sexy and sassy sounds of the man and his horn.               PLUNKY                          Check Him Out Smooth Nu Jazz Direct To You From The Windy City  SolidWave Records Presents Steve Isaac STEVE ISAAC Smooth Hip Hop/R&B with class Sparking it up for the ladies Jamie Sparks A young artist with drive, talent & a whole lot of potential. Jydafresh is here for you JYDAFRE$H-MP Bringing back the true roots of R&B, Vel has been traveling the country and performing to SRO audiences, leaving them shocked and amazed Vel Omarr "The New Soul Music Explosion"

After successful stints at Motown Records, Polygram Records & several successful business ventures, entertainment specialist Fred Sutton III, has joined forces with The Family.                         Who is Fred Sutton III ?                  Check him out today

GOSPEL   Whoever You Are, Wherever You're At, Whatever You Do Sometimes You've Got Stop What You're Doing & Give Thanks RON J. BROWN REGGAE & WORLD Before there was Reggaton, there was Reggae. From the shores of West Africa comes a reggae influenced project with a message and a purpose. Shabaka Talented producer & bandleader who was voted as Nigeria's best bassist five times. KEN OKULOLO Experimental lyrical soul with a world feel and a touch of class. ILLUMINERTIA                MYSPACE   MAIN SITE REGGAETON   LOKIXXIMO KINGPIN RECORDS PRESENTS PRIMO LX Z.Y.S. RECORDS PRESENTS KINGS OF CLUBZ REGGAETON PARA LA CALLE FREDDY D (REGGAETON ARTIST) EL PLAN PARA SALVAR UNA VIDA LISTEN UP

SOMEBODY'S ROCKING AT THE DOOR "Keeping The Spirit Alive" The Story Of A Man & His Ax PAUL BIBBINS From Jakobstad, Finland with a sound reminiscent of early Stones comes Rock & Roll Music For Rock & Roll People        BELLBOTTOMS If you never listen to another band in your life....... CHECK OUT MIGGS 10k sold w/o promo or label This hot rocking band is destined to become the new face of rock. A band that which all other bands are to be judged by. As they are the epitome of Rock         DIRT Alternative Indie Rock tailor-made for MTV This one is hot! LANSDOWNE A man and his guitar taking you on a psychedelic journey.........             Eric Xodik Petty?, Beck?, Cobain?, Dylan?, No, No, No, No, Sterling............. Sterling Witt The missing link between folk & rock........        Porter Block Polished Rock from The UK             The Colours Finally, something different from everything else................      REALITY SERUM                             Your Daily Dose   Rowdy, rude, ruckus and ruthless................ Ruthless OrfanZ  If you're into crash, then look no further "These Guys Are The Kings Of Crash" SYKOTYK RAMPAGE

COUNTRY & BLUES Used to be, there was just Tammy, Dolly, Waylon and Willie But Now There's A Tad Bit More            TADD MOORE      "THE NEW FACE OF C & W" "The World's Greatest Blues Showman" "The King Kong Rocker" Tenry Johns Ferguson Road Music Presents         Dave Jorgenson The hottest brother act in Country       Aaron & Austin Glenn