Game (@TheGame) Renames Next Album

After going through two titles, (Soundtrack To Chaos and F.I.V.E.) Game is now naming his fifth album, Jesus Piece. Game sits down with VIBE and tells them why he renamed his album:

“Trey Songz came with his album Chapter V, and of course 50 had 5 (Murder by Numbers), I just felt like I should jump off that wagon. So I went back into the studio and started doing songs that leaned more towards the title. I think people gon’ appreciate the concept once they hear the music.

I’m a Christian but I’m not ‘holier than thou’. Jesus Piece gives me an opportunity to speak about situations that people like me who love God but are still street and still wanna remain themselves without going the Pastor Mase route. It gives the opportunity to know that it’s somebody out there that feels them.

You can still have swag and be a Christian, you ain’t gotta wear a suit to church, you ain’t gotta take a bath in Holy water. You can still have your Ciroc in the club, it’s just a faith thing and making sure you try to do right. I’m still a father, I still smoke, I still rep Compton, I still might shoot dice or have a fight if I have to defend myself

I wanted this album to supersede what The Documentary did lyrically. Every time someone walks into the studio and listens—from Wayne, to Ross to Khaled—everybody says ‘that’s the Hurricane.’ That makes me feel like I’m the old Game again. I’m just happy because I was able to find that creative space. I’m having fun.”

Inside The BOX. Special Edition: Reesa Renee (@ReesaRenee)

Recently, JUKEBOX:DC’s Koosta hit up Martin’s Lounge to check out up-and-coming (read: bonafide) star Reesa Renee as she showcased her new album Reelease to invited guests. To say that she’s on her way to the top wouldn’t even do her justice; you have to check out the music for yourself. Check out the above video which recaps the event (as well as shows Reesa speaking with JUKEBOX:DC on her passion, history, career and more) and them make sure you pickup Reelease (which you can do right here).

Check out a bio and a couple of visuals below…for more info on Reesa Renee, visit her official website.

Reesa Renee’s Biography:

Reesa Renee is an artist, musician, songwriter, and lyrical poet from the DC Metropolitan Area. Her voice skims through the soulful sounds of the jazz era and then fast-forwards your musical clocks to the more modern sounds of the R&B greats of today. Add that to an energetic ensemble of musical harmonies and undertones and you get an amazing experience.

Reesa Renee launched her solo career in 2011 and in October, became the second person to win the prestigious Amateur Night at the Apollo in the last three years with her original song, “Got Me Loose”. She has performed alongside of musical veterans Eric Roberson, Raheem DeVaughn, Chuck Brown, Roy Ayers and Wale and also has been spoken highly of by Hometown Radio Personality EZ Street and even bigger, her biggest inspiration Jill Scott.

Reesa dreams to make a lasting impact on the community through music, and has done a great job as of yet, in the pursuit of bringing her artistry to life. Currently operating as an independant artist she continues to work hard and diligently to press towards her aspirations while simultaneously inspiring others to reach above and beyond their circumstances and achieve the unachievable, may her success be an inspiration to all!


Chief Keef (@ChiefKeef) x Soulja Boy (@SouljaBoy) x D. Flores (@DFlores_SODMG) “Ugly”

Chief Keef and Soulja Boy linked back up in the studio last night in LA and this is what they came out with. New Mixtape dropping soon.

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Download: Chief Keef Ft. Soulja Boy x D. Flores “Ugly”

 

@Coldplay, @Rihanna Named For Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony

Spotted at the Daily Star:

The Bajan babe will perform a couple of her own songs before joining Coldplay on stage for their hit duet Prince Of China.

I’m told the spectacle on Sunday, September 9, will focus on the elements: earth, wind, water, fire and ice.

And unlike the Olympics Closing Ceremony the show will be dominated by just a few major acts and they won’t all be British.

Read the full article at the Daily Star.