DJ Premier Speaks On ELmatic Instrumentals

September 16, 2011 JUKEBOXDC Staff Interviews, Videos No Comments  

With the impending release of The ELmatic Instrumentals, DJ Premier took some time to check out the new interpretations of some of his classic productions, as covered by Detroit band Will Sessions. After explaining the background behind the beat for “Memory Lane,” he’s predictably impressed with the new instrumental versions for “Represent” and “Detroit State of Mind.”

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Violator & Primary Wave Talent Announce Partnership

September 16, 2011 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  
Spotted on Rap Radar:
As part of a 50/50 joint venture, Violator Management have partnered with Primary Wave Talent to form Primary Violator Management. The two firms will will consolidate artists such as 50 Cent, Cee-Lo, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes and more. CEO Chris Lighty spoke on the deal.
I am excited to launch Primary Violator with two of the most talented and respected executives in the industry. The music business is all about innovation and this strategic partnership will create a more diversified company, which will bring forth a wealth of opportunities for our clients.
Primary Wave CEO, Larry Mestel added:
Teaming Chris Lighty and Blue Williams creates the most powerful, intelligent and hardworking pop culture management team in the music business
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Supermodels Cover Jay-Z’s ‘Empire State Of Mind’

September 16, 2011 JUKEBOXDC Staff Videos No Comments  

From Life & Times. Featuring: Selita Ebanks, Karlie Kloss, Constance Jablonski, Jourdan Dunn, Daphne Groeneveld, Edita Vilkeviciute, Hailey Clauson, Josephine Skriver, Zuzanna Bijoch, Shu Pei, Kristina Salinovic, Martha Streck, Toni Garrn, R’el Dade, Andi Muise, Ataui Deng, Chantal Stafford-Abbot, Kelsey Rogers, Ashton Phillips, Fabiana Mayer, Sabrina Nait, Sydney Edmonds, Claire Collins, Brenda Mutoni, Naoumie Ekiko, Sonia Niekrasz, Paris, Kaitlin, Lina, & Tian.

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QOTD: Wiz Khalifa Speaks On Amber Rose’s Leaked Nude Photos

September 16, 2011 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  
From an interview he did with Sister2Sister Magazine: 
I could see if that was what she was doing while I’m with her or something like that and it was in a disrespectful way, but it’s nothing like that. It’s not even, like, the pictures or her past is a raunchy past. She did what she had to do. There’s plenty of powerful women who overcame that, and that’s what she really is, an example of what work and faith in God, you know what I’m saying, can get you into a positive situation. You can make a positive out of a negative.

The biggest misconception about Amber is that she wants attention. Everybody thinks that she does stuff for attention and that she loves attention, but she’s really, really reserved and shy. She just gets attention ’cause she’s dope.”
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