Karla Redding-Andrews (Otis Redding’s Daughter) Speaks On ‘Otis’

July 24, 2011 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  
Without speaking too much about my feelings for the song, Billboard was nice enough to speak to Otis Redding’s daughter on the song and the sample’s clearing:

When did you first hear about “Otis”?
We first heard about the song in early July, end of June. Concord Music Group has the masters and Bill Belmont and Michele Smith from Concord brought it to us. There was a back and forth about whether the name of the song would be “Otis” or “Otis Redding.” And we just wanted to make sure lyrics and references in the song worked with the legacy of my father. To have two current, legendary artists use the legendary music of Otis Redding-we were quite honored.

Late June to now — that’s a pretty quick turnaround, isn’t it?
It was pretty fast and all came together really quick. With these talented musicians they have so many songs. It’s not until it comes time to pull together a project and they know what songs are going to be on the album that they look to get all the clearances before the song leaks. They brought it to us first and we really appreciate that respect.

Did you ever meet with Jay-Z or West during the process?
No, we never met with them. It all went through the record companies. That’s the nature of the business and it’s probably better that way. [If we met with them], we would probably bring more personal considerations into it. But this is a wonderful opportunity. We really like the song and the swagger elements that are in the song. It speaks to the star that Otis was in his day.
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Maybach Music Group & DJ Scream Present Pill – ‘The Diagnosis’

July 23, 2011 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

Tracklist
01. Intro
02. Stayin Down
03. Scottie Pippen, Tim Duncan
04. Cashin’
05. Gotta Have It (Feat. Gucci Mane, Gorilla Zoe & Starlito)
06. Pill Explains The Diagnosis
07. I’m On One Freestyle
08. Pacman (Remix) (Feat. Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Gunplay & 2 Chainz)
09. New Clothes And New Shoes
10. Thousand Poundz (Feat. CyHi The Prynce & Pusha T)
11. She Like To Party
12. Pretty Girl Rock Freestyle
13. Get Ya Right Interlude
14. Get Ya Right
15. One Of These Days
16. Ya Killin’ Me (Feat. Tech N9ne)
17. Send One Down (Feat. Trae Tha Truth)
18. Spendin’ The Night
19. Tear It Down
20. Get Ya Roll On
21. Motivation Freestyle
22. How You Want It
23. Outro

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Drake Reveals Three Take Care Tracks In Rolling Stone

July 22, 2011 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  
You can check out more here, but an excerpt is below:
He cues up several tracks in various states of completion, all of which sit squarely in the sparse, somber register that’s become his trademark. “Shot for Me,” the likely album opener, is a marvel of melancholy bravado: He sings “Bitch, I’m the man” in a moan that undercuts the brag, over a beat (courtesy of Shebib) that pairs aching synthesizer notes with an exhilarating barrage of high-hats. Other highlights include “Free Spirit,” featuring Rick Ross and the refrain “Tat my name on you so I know it’s real,” and “The Real Her,” a narcotically woozy love song with detuned pianos and a Lil Wayne guest spot. Drake is also looking forward to collaborating with Abel Tesfaye, a.k.a. buzzy R&B gloomster the Weeknd — and, if he gets his wish, veteran beatsmith DJ Premier, Florence and the Machine’s Florence Welch, and the xx’s Jamie Smith. “No matter who’s on it, it goes through the Drake filter,” Shebib says. “He’s so hands-on about how everything sounds.”
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KREAYSHAWN live at a Secret Show 07/21/11

July 22, 2011 JUKEBOXDC Staff News, Videos No Comments  

Take it away Jeff R.
I couldn’t get a good read on the demographic. Sure, there were the girls in loud outfits, dying to look interesting; there were the boys in bar mitzvah rave glasses and flimsy tank tops. By the bar, though, I talked to an unshaven average guy from Mount Vernon who had won tickets through an XXL contest. He had heard about the giveaway through Action Bronson’s Twitter. Curiosity knows no bounds, apparently.

Set list:
Rich Whores
Left Eye
Bumpin Bumpin
Gucci Gucci

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Mary J Coming to the DMV.

July 22, 2011 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

It’ll be an evening fit for a queen — namely, the queen of hip-hop soul.

The Fillmore Silver Spring will finally open its doors Sept. 15 with a performance from R&B great Mary J. Blige — the first in a handful of concerts the venue is announcing on its Web site Friday. Tickets for the Blige show will go on sale July 29 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Other notable acts on the schedule include Black Star, Blondie, Primus, Cheap Trick and Louis Black.

S/O Washington Post
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50 Cent Signs Genasis

July 21, 2011 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  
Just inked a deal with @50cent ..I’m Officially G-unit recordsI salute every REAL nigga dat hit me up and said “Congrats”..Especially if you an artist..All da rest of you rappers dat only pay homage when we face to face its all good #G-unit. I would luv to thank all Homies,Fans,Supporters and most of all @50cent for makin a nigga dream come true #SK #G-unit







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2011 MTV Video Music Awards Nominees

July 21, 2011 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  
The nominees for the annual MTV Video Music Awards were announced this last night. Kanye comes in with six nods while Odd Future’s Tyler, The Creator scores two for Best New Artist and Video Of The Year for “Yonkers“. The ceremony airs at The Nokia Theatre in L.A. on August 28.
VIDEO OF THE YEAR:
1. Adele – “Rolling in the Deep”
2. Tyler, The Creator – “Yonkers”
3. Katy Perry – “Firework”
4. Beastie Boys – “Make Some Noise”
5. Bruno Mars – “Grenade”
BEST NEW ARTIST:
1. Foster the People – ” Pumped Up Kicks”
2. Wiz Khalifa – “Black and Yellow”
3. Tyler, The Creator – “Yonkers”
4. Big Sean featuring Chris Brown – “My Last”
5. Kreayshawn – “Gucci Gucci”
BEST HIP-HOP VIDEO:
1. Wayne featuring Cory Gunz – “6′7″
2. Kanye West featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi – “All Of The Lights”
3. Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes – ” Look at Me Now”
4. Lupe Fiasco – “The Show Goes On”
5. Nicki Minaj – “Super Bass”
BEST MALE VIDEO:
1. Cee Lo Green – “F*** You”
2. Eminem featuring Rihanna – “Love The Way You Lie”
3. Bruno Mars – “Grenade”
4. Kanye West Featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi – “All Of The Lights”
5. Justin Bieber – “U Smile”
BEST FEMALE VIDEO:
1. Adele – ” Rolling In The Deep”
2. Katy Perry – “Firework”
3. Beyonce – “Run The World (Girls)”
4. Nicki Minaj – “Super Bass”
5. Lady Gaga – “Born This Way”
BEST POP VIDEO:
1. Adele – “Rolling In The Deep”
2. Bruno Mars – “Grenade”
3. Britney Spears – “Till The World Ends”
4. Katy Perry – “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)”
5. Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Nayer & Afrojack – “Give Me Everything”
BEST ROCK VIDEO:
1. The Black Keys – “Howlin For You”
2. Foo Fighters – “Walk”
3. Foster the People – “Pumped Up Kicks”
4. Mumford & Sons – “The Cave”
5. Cage The Elephant – “Shake Me Down”
BEST COLLABORATION:
1. Pitbull featuring NE‐YO, Nayer & Afrojack – “Give Me Everything”
2. Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes – “Look At Me Now”
3. Kanye West Featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi – ” All Of The Lights”
4. Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West – “E.T.”
5. Nicki Minaj featuring Drake – ” Moment 4 Life”
BEST ART DIRECTION:
1. Adele – “Rolling In The Deep”
2. Katy Perry featuring Kanye West – ” E.T.”
3. Lady Gaga – “Judas”
4. Kanye West featuring Dwele – “Power”
5. Death Cab For Cutie – ” You Are A Tourist”
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY:
1. Beyonce – “Run The World (Girls)”
2. Britney Spears – “Till The World Ends”
3. Lady Gaga – “Judas”
4. Bruno Mars – “The Lazy Song”
5. LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett & Goon- “Rock Party Rock Anthem”
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY:
1. Adele – “Rolling In The Deep”
2. 30 Seconds To Mars – “Hurricane”
3. Eminem featuring Rihanna – ” Love The Way You Lie”
4. Katy Perry – “Teenage Dream”
5. Beyonce – “Run The World (Girls)”
BEST DIRECTION:
1. Adele – “Rolling In The Deep”
2. Katy Perry featuring Kanye West – “E.T.”
3. Eminem featuring Rihanna – “Love The Way You Lie”
4. 30 Seconds To Mars – “Hurricane”
5. Beastie Boys – ” Make Some Noise”
BEST EDITING:
1. Katy Perry featuring Kanye West – “E.T.”
2. 30 Seconds To Mars – “Hurricane”
3. Adele – ” Rolling In The Deep”
4. Manchester Orchestra – “Simple Math”
5. Kanye West Featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi – “All Of The Lights”
BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS:
1. Katy Perry featuring Kanye West – “E.T.”
2. Linkin Park – “Waiting For The End”
3. Manchester Orchestra – “Simple Math”
4. Kanye West featuring Dwele – “Power”
5. Chromeo – ” Don’t Turn The Lights On”
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R. Kelly undergoes emergency throat surgery

July 20, 2011 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

Acclaimed R&B singer R. Kelly underwent emergency throat surgery early Tuesday, reports USA Today. According to his publicist, the 44-year old Kelly had been experiencing throat pain for the past week and was rushed to Chicago’s Northwestern Memorial Hospital to have an abscess on his tonsils drained. The procedure will leave Kelly hospitalized for a short time and “laid up indefinitely.”

Kelly recently completed a summer tour in support of his latest LP Love Letter. It is not yet known when he’ll be able to resume performing.

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Q-TiP European Tour

July 20, 2011 JUKEBOXDC Staff Events, News No Comments  

Q-Tip will head to Europe this August for 14 shows in 10 different countries.

Tip will be backed by a full band and fellow emcee J.Period. Dates are below.

Q-Tip
8/11 – Oslo, Norway – Oya Festival
8/12 – Helsinki, Finland – Flow Festival
8/13 – Gothenburg, Sweden – Way Out West Festival
8/15 – Hamburg, Germany – Klubsen
8/17 – Nice, France – Theatre de Verdure
8/18 – St. Tropez, France – VIP Room
8/19 – Orpund, Switzerland – Royal Arena Festival
8/20 – Krakow, Poland – Coke Live Festival
8/21 – Biddinghuizen, Holland – Lowlands Festival
8/23 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy
8/24 – Dublin, Ireland – Button Factory
8/25 – London – Forum
8/26 – London – Indigo
8/27 – Paris – Rock en Seine

Hope he does more US Shows.
S/O complex.com

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