Nina Sky – The Other Side (Episode 1)

July 7, 2010 JUKEBOXDC Staff Videos No Comments  

Prepping the release of their upcoming EP The Other Side, Nina Sky x Hot Mop Films x Cinematic Music Group x GFCnewyork present a behind the scenes look in the form of a web docu-series. The Other Side video blogs capture performances, rehearsals, recording sessions, and photoshoots as well the lives of Nicole and Natalie in their personal time off stage during the months leading up to their release. “This is not us sitting around, talking label politics” says Natalie. “It’s us in our element, and for us, the grind never stops.”

Well, well, well…I was just talking about them…I hope they can get another hit going…

Source: NMC

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RIP Harvey Fuqua

July 7, 2010 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

From Yahoo! News:

Singer, songwriter and record producer Harvey Fuqua, an early mentor of Marvin Gaye, has died. Fuqua was 80.

Ron Brewington of the Motown Alumni Association says Fuqua died of a heart attack Tuesday at a Detroit hospital.

The Louisville, Ky., native founded the R&B-doo-wop group the Moonglows, which signed with DJ Alan Freed. The group’s first single was the 1954 hit “Sincerely.”

Fuqua added Gaye and others in 1958 to a reconstituted group Fuqua called Harvey and the Moonglows. It had the 1958 hit “Ten Commandments of Love.”

He started Tri-Phi and Harvey Records in 1961, recording the Spinners, Junior Walker & the All Stars, and Shorty Long.

Motown Records founder Berry Gordy later hired Fuqua to develop recording talent.

What’s that you say? No clue who this guy is? Well, maybe one of his classic productions will give you a clue.

 
Source: Rap Radar

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Good Morning: The ‘Losing In Hip-Hop’ Edition

July 7, 2010 JUKEBOXDC Staff News, Videos No Comments  

Good Morning and happy Hump Day. To be honest, I woke up pretty down about the issues I have to face for the month…and there are plenty. If you are reading this, I would guess that you either don’t give a shit (fair enough) or you’re actually in the same boat as me, as could use a bit of a pick-me-up to get you through the day. Well, the videos and news in this entry should not only help you feel better, but also should remind you that regardless of situation, there are folks probably going through dumber shit (some seemingly asking for it) themselves. Enjoy…

Suge Knight Once Again A Wanted Man

From TMZ:

Cops are on the hunt for one Suge Knight — after the former Death Row kingpin skipped out on a court appearance in L.A. According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, Knight was supposed to appear in court last week for driving on a suspended license back in 2009 … it’s the latest in a string of recent legal run-ins.

Lil Ru (Def Jam) Gets “Jumped” By His Baby Mom’s Brothers

Admittedly never heard of him…I wonder if I ever will…

One Of Jeezy’s Men Gets Knocked Out By One Of Waka Flocka’s Men

I guess these idiots didn’t get the memo…and who is Slim Dunkin? I mean really?

Source: Illseed/Allhiphop.com

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