Summer 2008
THE HIP-HOP ISSUE
• Cover Story: Missy Elliott knows what she wants.• Starring: Erykah Badu, Santogold, MC Lyte, Yo-Yo, and the leaders of Violator Management.
• The Battle of the MCs: featuring Remy Ma, Jacki-O, Gangsta Boo, Yo Majesty, Diamond, and more hip-hop stars.
• 10 Artists to Watch: Rye Rye, Sontiago, DJ Backside, and more.
DIY AT SEA
• Stuck on land this summer but aching for ocean? Transform your crib into a beachy bungalow with our 10 tips for bringing foam to your home.
• DIY Sailor Chic: Bring out your inner sailor — even if you're not a tailor — with easy fashion how-tos that will get you in the seaside mood.
• Classic Coastal Cocktails Revisited: 3 recipes.
• Travel the world as a voluntour.
INTERVIEWS
• Zooey Deschanel sells out (venues, that is)
• Kim Gordon, the arteest
• Penus: funny dudes Paul Scheer and Derrick Brown
• New Music: Ladytron and El Perro del Mar
• Reads: Jancee Dunn and Lynda Barry
• Style Idol: Joan as Police Woman
PLUS
• Call & Response with Margaret Cho: On the eve of a TV comeback, the comedian answers Venus Zine readers' questions about sex, sewing, and politics.
• 10 of the World's Most Offbeat Music Venues.
• Carbon Neutral, My Ass: The down-and-dirty truth on putting a Band-Aid on environmental woes.
• Dollars & Sense: Young, Broke, and On the Move (Navigating New Turf With No Dough).
Other Stories in this Issue
Music
Features
Record Shopping With Keren Ann
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The multi-culti musician roots for the underdog
Scene & Unheard
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Oakland
Ready, set, merch!
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New approaches to merchandising bring funds to fans and bands
Battle of the MCs
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In the thick of jail sentences, rapper-on-rapper beefs, and lack of label support, women know they have to team up to succeed in the hip-hop industry. It’s just a matter of doing it.
El Perro del Mar
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The Swede known for playing her own instruments takes a conductor role and gets mystical on new album
Missy Elliott
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"When I walk in, I know what I want," says the rapper-producer. As one of the world’s most important leaders in hip-hop, the Virginia-born artist says she works “like she’s never had a deal.” Judging from her major-league success, her confidently
Erykah Babu
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Our writer manages not to get too mesmerized by the artist’s mysterious powers to talk about the sweating, bleeding process of New Amerykah
Leaders of the Pack
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The vice presidents of hip-hop’s leading management firm mean business
The Mission of MC Lyte
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The legend makes a comeback with Almost September and works to reinstate the Grammys’ female rap category
Sounds
Free Kitten
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Inherit (Ecstatic Peace)
Foxy Brown
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Brooklyn's Don Diva (Koch)
Janis Joplin
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Pearl (Columbia, Legacy, Sony)
Portishead
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Third (Island/Mercury)
Mates of State
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Re-Arrange Us (Barsuk)
Brooke Fraser
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Albertine (Columbia)
Ellen Allien
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SooL (BPitch Control)
Rachel Sage
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Chandelier (MPress)
Kira Lynn Cain
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The Ideal Hunter (Evangeline)
Scarlett Johansson
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Anywhere I Lay My Head (Atco)
The Jealous Girlfriends
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self-titled (Good Fences)
The Black Angels
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Directions To See a Ghost (Light in the Attic)
The Submarines
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Honeysuckle Weeks (Nettwerk)
The Silver Jews
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Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea (Drag City)
Love Psychedelico
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This Is Love Psychedelico (Hacktone)
The Heavenly States
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Delayer (Love Brand)












