JUKEBOXDC’s Favorite Releases So Far (Jan/Jun 2023)

July 1, 2023 JUKEBOXDC Staff Editorials No Comments  

Congratulations — we have officially crossed the midway mark of 2023, a year that’s been as up and down as ever. Musically, the D.C. area has continued to thrive, and hip-hop is as diversified here as any other hub. Today, we decided to share a lil’ list of our favorite projects thus far (given the level of output, you’ll have to forgive us for overlooking anything — it’s just too many of y’all with heat right now). Check it out below.


“Steppin On Sh!t” (from Shy Glizzy’s Flowers)


“I Miss You” (from ANKHLEJOHN and Look Damien!’s The Dead Don’t Die)


“Two Sides” (from Masego’s self-titled album)


“Ochoa Brothers” (from Big Don Bino and Baby 9eno’s Ochoa Brothers)


“Oysters N’ Sparklin’ Water” (from El Cousteau’s Dirty Harry)


“Spizzlevibe” (from Joony’s SH*TUMSS)


“Like That” (from Fat Trel’s Nightmare On E Street 2)

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Go-Go On The Rooftop with Experience Unlimited (E.U.) (Video)

June 30, 2023 JUKEBOXDC Staff Videos No Comments  

Directly from the MLK Library’s event site:
Celebrate the official beat of D.C. with one final concert in this Black Music Month summer series with E.U.! Hosted by DJ Rico with beats by DJ Big John.

Go-Go on the Rooftop is a concert series that takes place each Sunday in June in the Rooftop Garden of the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library in celebration of Black Music Month.

Worried you had missed your chance to party to Go-Go on the Rooftop of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library? You’re in luck! DC Public Library is excited to announce a surprise concert on Friday, June 30 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. with long-time DC Go-Go legends, Experience Unlimited! Joined by DJ Big John and hosted by DJ Rico from WKYS this is sure to be the perfect ending to a fantastic Black Music Month summer series.

DC Public Library is proud to be the home of the Go-Go Archives. Learn more by visiting the library’s permanent exhibit on the 4th Floor of the MLK Library Up From the People.

About Experience Unlimited
Gregory “Sugar Bear” Elliott is a globally known recording artist, front man, lead vocalist, and bass player of the band E.U. (Experience Unlimited). E.U. has had 3 billboard hits including the “Da Butt” which peaked at #1 on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles in 1988 and was also a featured performance in Spike Lee’s film “School Daze”. Also, to his credit, his group Experience Unlimited aka E.U. was not only an opening act for the commencement ceremony for the 2016 opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture but they also have an exhibit on the third floor of the museum. Learn more on their website.

About DJ Rico
Producer, Composer, Musician and DJ are a few of the hats Rico Anderson wears. A prodigy who has come of age, Rico was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. In high school, a chance meeting with New Edition/BBD member Michael Bivins started Rico on his professional journey in the world of entertainment.

Rico moved to Los Angeles, CA and joined Bivins Motown distributed label BIV/10 Records as a staff writer and producer. Rico produced several hits for the label’s artists including Boys II Men, and Bel Biv Devoe. Rico also produced for Fat Joe, Mya, and Will Smith.

Rico relocated back home to Washington, D.C. and established Triple Team Entertainment with partners Reynard Strawbridge, Marquette Coley, and Isaiah McIver. Since then has done production for albums Warning Shot and Hard Hat Area and released mixtapes This Is How I Feel About Hip-Hop and his latest A-Game Vol.1.

About DJ Big John
A phenomenal DJ who highlights EVERY corporate event, party, or function! He goes by the name of DJ BIG JOHN ~ DAT BAMMA BE CRANKIN! John Royster, professional known as “DJ Big John” is a native Washingtonian. He was raised in Southeast, DC and graduated from North Carolina Central University. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Public Administration.

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NSC Kai Drops Off Infectious “Casamigos” Single

June 30, 2023 JUKEBOXDC Staff Hip-Hop/Rap, Local, Music No Comments  

NSC Kai, one of the D.C. area’s most notable rising stars, has captivated audiences once again with his latest release, “Casamigos.” Produced by the renowned Kid 202 Beats, the song showcases NSC Kai’s versatility as an artist and further solidifies his position as a force to be reckoned with on the music scene. With its infectious beats, captivating lyrics, and Kai’s unique harmonies, “Casamigos” has all of the ingredients to be a chart-topper and a fan favorite.

Check out the latest from the MGE camp below.

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Two Arrested Following The Deaths Of MoneybagKZ & Risqué Luck

June 29, 2023 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

A horrible situation becoming exponentially worse. You can read the original story here. From WUSA9:

The two men killed have since been identified as Xavier Matthews (MoneybagKZ), 23, of Temple Hills and Karon Moore (Risqué Luck), 26, of Washington, D.C.

Keymonte Day, 24, of Washington, D.C. and Christopher Jamar Jenkins, 22, of Capitol Heights face multiple charges, including first-degree murder for their alleged involvement.

Investigators claim Matthews and Day were staying at the motel when several men entered their room, including Moore and Jenkins, and attempted to rob Matthews.

During the attempted robbery, a shooting happened inside the room and both Moore and Matthews were shot. Day and the remaining men ran from the motel together.

Detectives claim Day conspired with the other men to rob Matthews. She and Jenkins both face multiple charges in connection to the shooting.

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