What does it take to be number one, on radio that is? Well in the April edition of the Source Magazine they talk about the dirty politics that may be involved when unknown artists or independent labels try to gain radio airplay to make their song number one. In an expose titled “Steady Mobbin”, the Source talks about how the practice of throwing around “payola” in commercial radio is threatening the future of hip-hop.

Cam’ron and The Diplomats also talk about their plans to dominate the rap game as well as many other business ventures. With plans for a car service, hair salon and a down-low marketing and promotions company, The Dip Set are setting a path to run their own destiny. “It’s more than just music,” Cam’ron says in the article. With major moves like that, we believe you!

Also in this issue the Source talks about the controversy surrounding The Central Park Five. Kevin Richardson, Raymond Santana Jr., Yusef Salaam, Antron McCray and Kharey Wise are the five young black men who were convicted for the 1989 attack on a female jogger in New York. The men were later cleared of all charges after serving several years in jail, but the article details how the media, prosecutors and the police made the public believe the men where guilty in light of what was actually the truth. The men also talk about the greatest loss during this tragedy—the loss of their youth. The April edition of The Source is on stands now!