Greetings and welcome to a very special episode of the Hip Hop War Report! Today we are very proud to present our second edition of the  mixtape showcase. DJ Chela is our focus and the mixtape is called Torch Pass. This concept created by the beautiful DJ Chela, highlights some very talented underground artist as well as industry heavyweights passing the torch to them. Torch Pass features artists like Jay-Z, Immortal Technique, Saigon, The A-Alikes, AKIR, Nas, Papoose, and a plethora of great up and coming emcees. This Mixtape is hosted by GRAFH. In addition to this great piece of work, AKIR interviews Chela and picks her brain on some very important topics. From her love for turntablism to honoring the memory of JUSTO, its all right here on the Hip Hop War Report. All my females stand up and salute! DJ CHELA Presents "Torch Pass" The second segment of the DJ showcase features a interview done by Dex Digital from www.mixtapeshow.net. Dex interviews Aisha Shahida Simmons, who is an award winning independent feminist filmmaker, writer and activist based out of Philly. Aisha is also the sister of DJ Drama. Ms. Simmons gives a detailed account of the raid on DJ Drama's office in Atlanta on January 16.Thanks to everyone for tuning in to another episode of the Hip Hop War Report!

 

 

 RIP JUSTO FAISON!!!!

 

 

 Please click on these links for more info about this particular podcast:

 

 www.chelaonline.com

 www.myspace.com/djchela

 www.murdamamis.com

 www.viperrecords.com

 www.aalikes.net

 www.myspace.com/akir

 www.godsson.net

 www.myspace.com/saigonthayardfather

 www.papooseonline.com

 www.rocafella.com

 www.grafh.com

 www.themixtapeawardsonline.com

 www.mixtapeshow.net

 www.notherapedocumentary.org

 www.lupefiasco.com