On JukeBOX:DC’s second podcast, we talked about the BET Awards, DC artists making connections outside of the area, Grime and more. Stream below and let us know what you think.
Nike Nando x Robbie Celeste – There She Go
Nike Nando releases his first single with Robbie Celeste off his upcoming project World is Yours set to drop later this year. This record is a smash.
Freddie Gibbs “Lay It Down” (Video)
Freddie Gibbs drops off a visual in support of his new album E$GN which is in stores now. You can pick up the album right here.
Joey Bada$$ – Summer Knights (Mixtape)
Joey Bada$$ drops off his free album as promised. Summer Knights includes features from CJ Fly, Kirk Knight, Dirty Sanchez, Nyck Caution, Rokamouth, Chuck Strangers and more. Production is from Statik Selektah, The Alchemist, Lee Bannon, DOOM and more. Tracklist and download link below.
RIAA Changes 30-Day Rule In Light of Jay-Z’s ‘MCHG’ Release
At first, RIAA appeared to not honor the early million-unit sale of Magna Carta Holy Grail, as it was done 30 days prior to it’s release (supposedly giving it platinum status); however, RIAA has changed their outlook and has decided to grant Jay-Z with another platinum selling album.
“We think it’s time for the RIAA – and Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman – to align digital song and album certification requirements. That’s why today we are officially updating this rule in our G&P Program requirements”
“The reality is that how fans consume music is changing, the music business is changing as labels and artist partner with a breathtaking array of new technology services, and the industry’s premier award recognizing artists’ commercial achievement should similarly keep pace.”
To check out the full release of information about the new rules regarding the RIAA, click here.
Katie Got Bandz – Drillary Clinton (Mixtape)
Lawless Inc. artist Katie Got Bandz drops off her latest mixtape, titled Drillary Clinton. Stream, tracklist and download link is available below.
Colours (@ColoursMiyagi) – Don’t Know About Them (Video)
New visual from Colours, courtesy of Rap City TV.
@MaYHem_NODB Feat. @Trilla0121 – CrasHuM & Trilloski (Video)
Taken from Mayhem’s ItsPeaKuM, out now.
Flirta D (@FlirtaDunDaD) – Ma Ma Magic Music (Mixtape)
We now get a brand new mixtape — 10 tracks of pure Grime — from veteran Flirta D for free download (below).
Download: Flirta D – Ma Ma Magic Music (Mixtape)
Ne-Yo Breaks Up With Girlfriend; Announces It On Instagram
Ne-Yo wanted to let his fans know that he has ended his relationship with his girlfriend (and mother of his children) Monyetta Shaw. Who knows what happened….I’d imagine we’ll hear more about it in a future interview.
Koobra Feat. Joanna – Something Real (Video)
Interesting fact: this music video was shot entirely with the Nokia Lumia 925 (shameless plug). You can check out more from Finland’s Koobra here.
@ElliIngram – Sober (EP)
Elli Ingram’s Sober EP comes with 6 tracks for you to enjoy. Tracklist, stream and download link below.
Download: Elli Ingram – Sober (EP)
@RobbyHunterBand Feat. GhostWridah – Treat You Right
You can purchase their new song here (iTunes).
“Treat You Right” takes melodic pop sensibilities and soaks them in equal parts classic R&B swagger and thumping Hip-Hop thickness. With a dusty Daptone grit and bass drum ba-donk-a-donk, this track promises to treat you better than your ex-favorite song ever could.
50 Cent Speaks On ‘Yeezus’, Working With J. Cole & More
50 Cent Interview with DJ Whoo Kid, he talks Tattedupholly, Re-recording Power Of The Dollar with J cole, Timbaland, & kanye west. He gives his opinon on yeezus, talks opening up for nas & cash money. his boxing event “50 Cent’s Birthday Bash” on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights. Making up with Floyd Mayweather. Also talks Adrien Broner, Lloyd banks, Tony Yayo, Buffie The Body, Lola Love, Schoolboy Q’s oxymoron, Billy Dib, Donte Strayhorn, Luis Alaverez & more.
Bridget Kelly Announces Album Title
Courtesy of Rap-Up TV:
Roc Nation singer Bridget Kelly reveals the title of her debut album and her next single.
RECAP: The BET Experience Celebrity Basketball Game
In additional to the actual awards show, there were different events going on throughout the BET Experience; the above basketball game — which featured the likes of Chris Brown, Tyga, Soulja Boy, Tank and more — was one of them.
Big Sean – Hot 97 Morning Show Interview
Big Sean sat down with Hot 97‘s Morning Show (Ebro, Laura Stylez and Rosenberg). He spoke on being in love, previewed his new sneakers (which are set to drop on the week his album drops), Hall Of Frame, working with Eminem, what music he listening to right now and much more.
Schoolboy Q’s Intimate Interview With FUSE
In this Intimate Interview, Schoolboy Q talks failing health class, watching a lot of porn, and which Ninja Turtle was his favorite.
B.o.B Feat. 2 Chainz – HeadBand (Video)
Check out B.o.B’s official visual for his single ‘HeadBand’ featuring 2 Chainz.
WINNERS: 2013 BET Awards
If you missed it, you can check out the winners at last night’s BET Awards above. The list itself is below as well.
BEST MALE HIP-HOP ARTIST
WINNER: Kendrick Lamar
2 Chainz
A$AP Rocky
Drake
FutureBEST FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST
WINNER: Nicki Minaj
Azealia Banks
Eve
Rasheeda
Rye RyeBEST NEW ARTIST
WINNER: Kendrick Lamar
Azealia Banks
Joey Bada$$
Trindad Jame$
The WeekndVIDEO OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Drake – Started From the Bottom
2 Chainz – No Lie f. Drake
A$AP Rocky – Fuckin’ Problems f. Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar
Drake – HYFR f. Lil Wayne
Kendrick Lamar – Poetic Justice f. Drake
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Thrift Shop
Miguel – Adorn
Rihanna – Diamonds
Justin Timberlake – Suit & Tie f. Jay-Z
Kanye West – MercyBEST FEMALE R&B / POP ARTIST
WINNER: Rihanna
Beyoncé
Tamar Braxton
Alicia Keys
Elle VarnerBEST MALE R&B / POP ARTIST
WINNER: Miguel
Chris Brown
Bruno Mars
Justin Timberlake
UsherBEST GROUP
WINNER: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Mary Mary
Mindless Behavior
Slaughterhouse
The Throne (Kanye & Jay-Z)BEST COLLABORATION
WINNER: A$AP Rocky – Fuckin’ Problems
2 Chainz – No Lie f. Drake
French Montana – Pop That
Kendrick Lamar – Poetic Justice f. Drake
Justin Timberlake – Suit & Tie f. Jay-Z
Kanye West – Mercy
PERFORMANCES: 2013 BET Awards
If you missed the performances from this year’s BET Awards, you can check them all out above.
19 Firefighters Killed In Arizona Fire
From CNN, where you can read more on the story (including what measures the firefighters took to try to survive the blaze):
They were part of an elite squad who confronted wildfires up close, setting up barriers to stop the spreading destruction.
But the inferno blazing across central Arizona proved too much, even for the shelters the 19 firefighters carried as a last-ditch survival tool.
The firefighters were killed Sunday while fighting the Yarnell Hill fire, northwest of Phoenix. Among them was Eric Marsh, superintendent of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, according this father, John Marsh.
It was the deadliest day for firefighters since the 9/11 attacks. And it is the deadliest wildland fire since 1933, according to a list from the U.S. National Wildfire Coordinating Group. Twenty-five firefighters died when a blaze burned in light chaparral near Griffith Park, California.
“Our entire crew was lost,” Prescott Fire Chief Dan Fraijo told reporters Sunday night. “We just lost 19 of some of the finest people you’ll ever meet. Right now, we’re in crisis.”
The tragedy killed about 20% of the Prescott Fire Department. Fraijo said one member of the team was not with the other crew members and survived.
Jay-Z Reveals Lyrics For ‘Tom Ford’ & ‘Beach Is Better’
Jay-Z revealed lyrics to two songs on his upcoming album, Magna Carta Holy Grail, which drops in two days on Jay’s app; you can check out the lyrics below. Above is the official artwork (for now, as we may get another cover the day it drops).
Serena Williams Upset At Wimbledon
Defending champion Serena Williams was eliminated in the fourth round of Wimbledon on Monday, losing 6-2, 1-6, 6-4 to Sabine Lisicki of Germany.