Trash Talk (@trash_talk) Signs to Oddfuture Records

May 30, 2012 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

There goes Odd Future Records latest signing.
The record label has inked a deal with hardcore punk band Trash Talk, who will release their new album 119 in partnership with the group’s Trash Talk Collective imprint.
Trash Talk, which is hitting the road this summer with SpaceGhostPurrp, formed in 2005. The quartet has released three studio albums and most recently dropped their Awake EP, currently available on iTunes. The West Coast band will hit the road this summer overseas, beginning on June 1st at Spain’s Primavera Festival and concluding at Denmark’s Roskilde Festival on July 5th.
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50 Cent (@50Cent) & Robert Greene The 50th Law Comic Book Cover

May 30, 2012 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

A few year ago 50 Cent & Robert Greene release The 50th Law. Yesterday, Amazon has revealed the new Comic Book version of it. Available for pre-order, 50 says: It’s a hustler’s ambition. Close your eyes. Listen. See my vision… It’s THE 50TH LAW. Focus your hustler’s eye on this comic book adaptation of my secret to success. Find out how I went from the hard life in Queens to the top of the music charts — and the business world. Xzone

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In Case You Didn’t Know: Chuck Brown’s Public Viewing At Howard Theater Today

May 29, 2012 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  


It will be the last chance for fans to see Chuck Brown at the Howard Theatre (620 T Street Northwest Washington, DC 2000) as they say goodbye to “The Godfather of Go-Go.” The public viewing is from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today (Tuesday, 5/29/12). “They’ll have the opportunity to walk into the theater, to see him in his hat, his guitar, we’ll have his music playing, a photo montage,” says Micha Woods, Howard Theatre’s event planner. Brown had been in the theatre during the renovation. He was schedule to perform here April 21. “I know that Chuck was very excited about getting back here at the Howard,” Woods recalls. He would never get the chance to take the stage. He died earlier this month at the age of 75. Now his fans will meet at Howard Theatre Tuesday to pay their respects and honor his musical legacy. Organizers are expecting thousands of people to attend. They are also expecting for it to be extremely hot. Because of that, they are setting up emergency personnel across the street. “The fire department, EMS, the police, everyone will be outside. We have tons of water for the public as well as nurse’s station,” Woods says. With more than 30,000 expected to show up, there will be street closures. Organizers say Metro is the best way to go. “We are on the Green and Yellow lines, which is the Howard University-Shaw exit. T Street will be closed. 7th Street, certain components of that [will be closed] as well. Also, Wiltberger [Street] on the side of the theater [will be closed],” says Woods. “We want everyone in the city who loved Chuck to have a chance to see him,” says Cheryl Copeland. Brown’s funeral will be Thursday at noon at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. 

(MyFoxWashingtonDC)

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Pete Rock (@PeteRock) Speaks On T.R.O.Y Record

May 27, 2012 JUKEBOXDC Staff News 1 Comment  

After Lupe told Sway that not everything has been resolved, Pete Rock clarifies  what has happened in regards to how “T.R.O.Y.” was used in Lupe’s new song.  See what Pete had to say below:

It’s true that Lupe Fiasco’s representative from Atlantic Records contacted me last fall and he did so while I was in mourning over the sudden death of my cousin Heavy D. I gave the representative a conditional “yes” to use T.R.O.Y. for Lupe’s album but only based on the condition that I be involved on the project. It’s what I always say when approached by people who want to use that particular song. I was never contacted again. At no point was there any follow up from Atlantic Records. Now, the story gets twisted and it’s being said that I said “yes.” The part about my conditions has been left out to make me seem like I’m a hypocrite. When I heard about the song again, it was done, completed, and playing on the radio…and that was Monday night.

lupE.N.D. Via RR

It’s true that people have made T.R.O.Y. over. I can’t control what’s done with my work after it’s already out there but I can control who gets my blessings. Those who involve me and respect me in the process, get my blessings. Those who work behind my back – but all the while putting up a front like I’m down with it – don’t.I’m flattered that they wanted to remake my song and that they respect it for the classic that it is. I just think they should have talked to Atlantic Records to make sure things were done right. The biggest violation is from Atlantic Records but what can you expect? Labels are corporations and their whole point is to sell records. If they respect the artist in the process that would be nice, but they’re not required. For as political as Lupe as, I expected him to know that and to have hopefully made them more accountable. I’m surprised that he’s siding with the corporation on this.Technically, there was no crime committed with the release of Lupe’s version of my song. Technically, the song can be out there but I’m not talking about legalities. I’m asking: Where’s the respect for the code among artists? No ego, but I know my place in this game. I’m recognized as a legend and I accept that. But most of all, I’m a grown man. The love and admiration that people have for me as a producer and as a man of honor has been non-stop, consistent for over 20 years. That’s based on something that can’t be touched. My music and my character stands for itself. T.R.O.Y was a career-defining song has gotten me invited to the White House. It’s not just because people think the production is dope. It’s also because of what the song stands for. I want my music to touch people but I don’t want to be walked over or lied on in the process.I admit that my outburst on Monday night on Twitter was based on my reminiscing about Heav and Troy. I think about them every day. I apologize for being emotional about this. I had no intentions of hurting Lupe’s career. That’s not me. I’m known for building up not breaking down careers. Moving forward, I’m 100% in control and focused on what’s good.

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Prodigy(@ProdigyMobbdeep) Releasing Second Book

May 26, 2012 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

After releasing his last nook, My Infamous Life, Prodigy is ready to release his second book No title or release date yet, but P tells XXL it will focus entirely on his 3 year prison bid.

This one is strictly and entirely about my experience in jail. I left that out of the first book on purpose, so I could put this out. It’s basically my experience—day by day—like a diary joint, type of thing,” he continued. “You know, what was going on in there, what I experienced in there and what I took out of it. Just the whole story. Only a few people will know what that’s like, the people I met and how the COs (correction officers) were, just different things like that.

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Jessie J (@JessieJ) Announces UK Arena Tour For 2013

May 24, 2012 JUKEBOXDC Staff Events, News No Comments  

Jessie J has announced dates for her 2013 UK arena tour. Spotted on SoulCulture:

“This tour is the tour that I’ve been waiting for,” the chart topping singer/songwriter told Capital FM. “It’s so exciting to know that I’m going to step out onto some of the biggest arenas around the UK and hoping that they’ll be rammed with crazy fans singing and screaming – I can’t wait to give them a performance they’ll never forget…”

The homegrown talent has been causing much controversy as of late with her role as judge and mentor on The Voice due to suggestions that she wished to quit to focus on her own music. It seems she will now finally get her chance and is set to play 11 dates around the UK in February and March of next year.

“Live performing is my favourite bit of everything that I do,” says Jessie J. “This tour, I’ve been planning it for months – the ideas, what it’s called – I just can’t wait for everyone to see it and enjoy it and be on the journey with me.”

Tickets for Jessie J’s tour go on sale Friday, May 25 from 9am via GigsandTours and Ticketmaster.

You can check them out after the jump.

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Brooklyn Residents Campaign to Rename Park in Honor of Adam Yauch (@beastieboys)

May 22, 2012 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  


Located in Brooklyn Heights, New York, Squibb Park is currently undergoing a transformation to become a skateboarding park for the youth.
After countless musical tributes to the Beastie Boys‘ Adam Yauch, Brooklyn residents are setting their site on something more permanent.

Residents recently began a Facebook petition to rename Squibb Park, located in Brooklyn Heights, New York, in honor of the late MCA. According to the posting, the park is currently undergoing renovations to become a skateboarding facility and gateway to Brooklyn Bridge Park.

The park would sit directly across from the Harry Chapin Playground, named for the folk-rocker, humanitarian and fellow Brooklyn Heights resident who died in 1981.

The Beastie Boys had long been tied to the skateboarding and BMX community, with their music often featured alongside skateboarding events and videos.
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Jay-Z (@S_C_) Made In America Festival Lineup

May 22, 2012 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

The lineup for Jay-z and Budweiser’s Made In America festival has been announced. The two day musical event goes down on September 1 & 2 at Philly’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Fairmount Park. Tickets go on sale this Wednesday at Ticketmaster and Live Nation with more acts to be added. Jay-Z, Pearl Jam, Skrillex, Miike Snow, Afrojack, Calvin Harris, Odd Future, D’Angelo, Maybach Music (feat. Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill), Passion Pit, Santigold, Dirty Projectors, X, Janelle Monae, Prince Royce, Rita Ora, Savoy (DJ set), The Knocks.

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MMG(@Maybachmusicgrp) Self Made Vol. 2 (Tracklisting)

May 18, 2012 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

A few days ago we got the official artwork for MMG upcoming a bum self Made 2 , today we get the official track listing for the project below. You can preorder it right here.

1 Power Circle/Gunplay, Stalley,Wale & Meek Mill featuring Rick Ross & Kendrick Lamar
2 Black Magic/Meek Mill featuring Rick Ross
3 This Thing Of Ours/Wale & Omarion featuring Rick Ross & Nas
4 All Birds/Rick Ross featuring French Montana
5 Actin Up/Wale & Meek Mill featuring French Montana
6 Fountain Of Youth/Stalley featuring Rick Ross & Nipsey Hussle [chg. sent to MPS]
7 I Be Puttin’ On/Wale featuring Wiz Khalifa, French Montana & Roscoe Dash
8 The Zenith/Wale & Stalley featuring Rick Ross
9 M.I.A./Omarion & Wale
10 Bag Of Money/Wale & Meek Mill featuring Rick Ross & T-Pain
11 Let’s Talk/Omarion featuring Rick Ross
12 Black On Black/Gunplay featuring Ace Hood & Bun B
13 FluorescentInk/Stalley & Wale featuring Rick Ross
14 Bury Me A G/Rick Ross featuring T.I.

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Waka Flocka (@WakaFlockaBsm) Covers XXL

May 17, 2012 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

Waka will be on the June 2012 cover issue of XXL. In the cover story, he plugs Triple F Life, rise to fame, the loss of Slim Dunkin and more. Issue hit stands on May 29th .

  “I got a whole label, man. We fire. We the new Wu-Tang, Roc-A-Fella. We what these labels are trying to create right now. We the new Cash Money. Squad! Flockaveli was the return of gangsta. I brought gangsta back, man.”

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50 Cent (@50Cent) Is In The Hospital

May 17, 2012 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  
The quick explanation was originally him tweeting about suddenly being admitted to a hospital. By the time I came across this, a full update was already available (after the jump).
We received a call from hospital staff filling us in on 50′s condition. Fif traveled to London on business and while there he ate some Jamaican food and an apple. On the way to the airport he fell ill and couldn’t keep his food down. He drank some water afterwards and headed to the airport to catch his flight. On the plane he ate a meal without incident. After landing at JFK he headed straight to his office, stopping along the way to grab a burger and some fries, which after eating made him ill again. After being unable to hold his food down he decided to spend the night in the city.

The following morning 50 went to see his doctor where his temperature and blood pressure were checked, both of which were normal. He left the doctor’s office then went and got changed so he could do an interview DJ Drama at ThatsEnuff.com for his Gangsta Grillz mixtape. At that point 50 fell ill once again. He felt light headed, started sweating and having abdominal cramps due to dehydration and not having any food left in his stomach. He immediately went to the hospital where doctors gave him morphine for the pain. He was given a dye to drink and went through a cat scan which revealed he had a blockage in his small intestine.

At that point 50 was given the option of having a tube placed down his nose into his stomach to relieve the blockage or have surgery. After four unsuccessful attempts to remove the blockage with the tube doctors decided that method was not going to work. As of now he is being observed to see if anything changes, if not he will have to undergo surgery.
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The-Dream (@MrTeriusNash) Gives Love IV Release Date

May 17, 2012 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

The Dream has been getting ready for his fourth studio album. Tonight he announced via Twitter the release date and praises the upcoming body of work. LOVE IV is the BEST Album I’ve made. I don’t care what the sales will be. I will do my best to Challenge your Taste And Knowledge……. I will Leave no Holes in this Album Period, no room to be Hated only Adored or simply just say “you don’t fuck with me” but what U won’t….Say is Dream Album is Mediocre or Sucks. I will Never Be your Star I’m to G and to Westside for that. I will never Sellout Arenas…..Because Since Love Hate I didn’t Sellout! And no matter how much you hate me you got to Respect that! AUGUST 14.

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