Fresh Unlimited Presents: Freshman Swag, Senior Sound

November 23, 2011 JUKEBOXDC Staff Music No Comments  
Fresh Unlimited has come a very long way since 2006. They’ve had hit singles like “Bend Ya Back“, “Let That Man Cook” and “100 Everything”. Also very favorable on tri-state radio stations such as HOT 97. Not to mention also appearing in several magazines such as The Source Magazine. The group has finally released their first mixtape “Freshman Swag Senior Sound“.
Tracklisting and download link after the jump.




 DOWNLOAD: “Freshman Swag Senior Sounds“
http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/fresh-unlimited-freshman-swag-senior-sound-mixtape.34663.html

Also check out “Let That Man Cook” 7,000+ views
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjLkNaiQfYY&feature=channel_video_titl

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Danny Brown – Detroit State Of Mind

November 22, 2011 JUKEBOXDC Staff Videos No Comments  

Danny Brown takes us to his childhood Detroit home, bringing back mixed nostalgic feelings: “I went to jail on this block, I got beat up on this block, I met girls on this block.” Brown sounds happy to have moved away, but he’s not afraid to reflect. Here’s a look at how he has turned his past life—and his new—into humor and great, honest music.

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Asher Roth deal with Def Jam and New album on the way (Info)

November 22, 2011 JUKEBOXDC Staff Music No Comments  
Philadelphia-based rapper Asher Roth has announced that his sophomore album will drop on the legendary Def Jam Recordings in March of 2012. The follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2008 debut album Asleep In The Bread Aisle , Roth’s first Def Jam offering promises to be a significant step for the young star. “Def Jam is a great place to call home,” said Roth. “I’m excited to get back to the basics with good, honest music.”

Now, Roth prepares to leap back into the spotlight. “The Def Jam brand stands for quality, creativity, and authenticity,” said Steve Bartels , Island Def Jam President and COO. “We believe Asher Roth delivers all this and more. He’s a great fit for us and we look forward to delivering Asher’s special brand of great hip-hop music as only Def Jam can.” SRC Records CEO, Steve Rifkind , agrees. “Partnering up with Def Jam on Asher’s album is a great opportunity for all parties involved,” said Rifkind.
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Smoke DZA – Miss Dimplez Interview

November 22, 2011 JUKEBOXDC Staff Interviews, Videos No Comments  

I seldom have the opportunity to experience hip-hop and its artistry in Arizona, when The Smoker’s Club Tour rolled through I was given a moment to catch up with Smoke DZA for a quick discussion… I typically find myself traveling the Earth to get a glimmer of an interview of an artist I support, so it was that much sweeter to do this in my own backyard. This was probably one of my hardest interviews ever. Naturally Smoke DZA is a very relaxed person, so my tempered off-the-wall personality asking questions to someone so ‘chill’ was like mini-root canals with a Novacane drip, but practice makes perfect right? Right!

Our FaceTime discussion included the “Kushed Gawd” speaking on the response he’s been getting from Rolling Stoned, how being rap-oriented in his youth benefits him now, and advice to his former self. Our off camera conversation included a discussion of dreams of brand expansion past rapping into movies and more. – Miss Dimplez

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