Big Boi In Rolling Out Magazine

July 15, 2010 JUKEBOXDC Staff Interviews No Comments  

Not the traditional interview style, and a very good read. Check out the full article here.
Moments before his photo shoot with rolling out, Antwan “Big Boi” Patton pulled up to PPR Inc. in a 2010 BMW 650 CI convertible. One of the first two Atlantans to own the $98,000 car, the vehicle serves as a subtle testament to what Big Boi has achieved since the days he drove an old-school Cadillac following the release of OutKast’s debut, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik.
Big Boi emerged from the driver’s side of the 650 CI as if there was no task on earth too large for him to accomplish. He wore a crisp pair of red, black and blue Air Jordans VI Pistons, a multicolored ATLien shirt designed by Chilly-O and a black New Era baseball cap that featured a green Atlanta Hawks logo from the 1980s.

After briefly discussing the concept for the cover with the production crew, Big Boi took a seat in an antique wooden chair that served as a throne for his first photo look. He reclined comfortably as the entire room acknowledged his commanding presence. Never afraid to take on demanding responsibilities or appreciate the benefits of leadership, the throne fit Big Boi perfectly. Welcome to the world of Sir Lucious Left Foot.

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Rock (Of Heltah Skeltah) Is Not Guilty

July 15, 2010 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

 

From Suge White:

Rock from the acclaimed group Heltah Skeltah has been found not guilty in an attempted murder case stemming from a shooting incident that left a pimp paralyzed. Dru Ha, the CEO of Duck Down Records, made the announcement.

“Exhale for Rock & congratulations to his attorney Kenneth Montgomery for the NOT GUILTY VERDICT! Incredible job,” Dru Ha said via Twitter. Rock was accused of being a moonlighting as a pimp at night and shooting a rival in January of 2008. He was eventually released on $125,000 bail and proclaimed his innocent in the alleged shooting, assault and the assertion that he is a pimp.

Despite the legal matters, Rock refused to sensationalize the case and released D.I.R.T. (Da Incredible Rap Team) with Heltah Skeltah rap partner Sean “Ruck” Price. Rock was party to a recent celebration of Duck Down’s 15th Anniversary on Tuesday at BB King’s Club in New York. Look out for the new mixtape Rock has coming out with Suge White, “Rockin Out West.”

For those who don’t know what the hell he’s talking about…congrats, can’t wait to hear some more music.

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AC – Send The Scouts Out (Mixtape)

July 15, 2010 JUKEBOXDC Staff Music No Comments  

AC, Staten Island’s front man, is back with a brand new buzztape hosted by infamous mixtape organization The Empire and the ‘strongest team in the streets,’ Tapemasters Inc.
This project comes in the wake of the rapper’s critically-acclaimed Attack of the Blogs Part 2 contest (hosted by Clinton Sparks) and September 11th tribute 911 In Retrospect, AC’s Memoirs. The highly-anticipated Send the Scouts Out buzztape features 17 original songs, including previously leaked cuts “Little Did We Know” and “About No One.”
The set includes appearances from STS, J-Hype (of Mental Instruments), Fes Taylor, Michel Aubertin, Termanology and Baby Pun, the son of the late Big Pun. Production credits include Mental Instruments, Best Kept Secret, Hasan Insane, Astronote, Mike Cash, Rain and J Glaze.
Tracklisting and download link below.
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Too $hort Arrested

July 15, 2010 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

From the Idaho Statesman:

Atlanta-based rapper Too Short and one of his associates were briefly jailed early Thursday after Boise police say they got into a fight with security workers at the Knitting Factory concert club following a concert.

The 44-year-old Todd Shaw (Too Short) is charged with three counts of misdemeanor battery and associate Michael T. Walton, 38, of Modesto, Calif., is charged with two counts of misdemeanor battery. Both were taken to the Ada County Jail early Thursday, where they were released after posting bond.

Boise police were called to the Knitting Factory just after 11 p.m. Wednesday to investigate a report of a fight. Three employees of the club who work security told police they had been punched, kicked and pushed by Shaw and Walton.

Witnesses told police the fight began after those security employees told Shaw club policy forbid him from taking females under age 21 backstage and into his dressing room, according to police reports.

None of the three security employees were seriously injured, police officials said.

Shaw and Walton have court dates scheduled for Aug. 4.

The charge of misdemeanor battery is punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

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