RTv, hip-hop network

The first hip-hop video programming network of Ohio will be launched in October. The network, RTv, will be exclusively online.

According to the press kit, "RTv's mission is to take Ohio hip-hop to more places in the world than any outlet ever has or will."

RTv will feature 4 music video programs: "Ro Digga's Everything Big," "The Hype" hosted by Mz. Crazy Tee, "Too Raw" by Mz. BoiToy and "Mall's Panelling Palace" by Mall Tsunami. In addition, each program, all of which were created by Rebel Army's Gezus Zaire and Rebel Life Media, will present five videos on a monthly basis.

"Everything Big" was co-created by Cleveland's z107.9 radio personality Ro Digga, although it will be hosted by various people. The show will showcase "songs with mainstream appeal" including Chip tha Ripper, Da Kennel, Tanya Morgan, Birtni Elise, Machine Gun Kelly, Stalley, and CJ Platinum.

"The Hype," which is hosted by two-time award-winning Rebel Army Radio artist Mz. Crazy Tee, can be described as a "virtual party." The videos will be aesthetically pleasing combining colorful visuals with charismatic and energetic rappers and dancers.

Mz. Crazy Tee is also a writer for one of the nation's largest hip-hop publications, "Murderdog Magazine." The Cleveland native began writing poetry at 16 years old and rapping at 18 years old. Now, at the age of 21, she is opening up for big-name artisits like Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy and Crime Mob.

This female artist does not fall into the category of a "typical female rapper" according to her biography, but is an emcee. She has a genuine love for the history and craft of rapping. "She lives her life in melody; she thinks in bars, she walks to a beat. She is…Mz. Crazy Tee." For more information visit her website, MzCrazyTee.com.

Mz. BoiToy, of "D.O.C. Showstoppaz" the first and only female group to be nominated for an Ohio Hip-Hop Award, hosts "Too Raw." This is a program that exudes "gangsta rap" elements — taking a street approach to rap. Mz. BoiToy brings the same raw and aggressive sound to her show that her and her bandmates employ.

"Mall's Panelling Palace" is hosted and co-created by Mall Tsunami. This is a program that is reminiscent of Howard Stern and BET Uncut. The videos featured will incorporate controversy, extreme sex appeal, partying and general wild behavior.

According to the website, Rebel Life Media's (RLM) mission statement is that it "uses its talents, outlets and resources to extend opportunities and advantages to socially disadvantaged people. In a technologically dictated environment, RLM makes access to audio, visual and print communications available to artists, athletes and an audience that was previously shut out due to corporate exclusion, limited financial and educational opportunities and lack of access. RLM will empower future generations by providing education, creative expansion and services that will allow individuals to contribute in a new and impactful way to their communities."

Along with RTv, RLM is owner of Cobra Magazine, Rebel Army Radio and Rapland 216. For more information on RLM, visit RLM.t83.net.

RTv will be available online at www.RTvNation.com in October. Season one of RTv will run monthly from Oct 2010 until Feb 2011. See the website for details.