Meek Mill welcomes the masses to a new era with the video for ‘Early Mornings.’

Unlocked today, the track serves as the first solo offering from the Hip-Hop star this year.

It notably arrives on the heels of the rapper severing ties with Roc Nation management.

Meek – who teased the release of 10 independent albums – embraces the indie spirit with ‘Mornings’ – the beat for which he sourced online.

Ahead of its arrival, the MC took to Instagram and wrote:

“I got this beat off YouTube …. If you sell mid or ain’t no killer put upppp! Tag producer.”

Watch the visual for the song – which sees Meek muses on his recent experiences and what’s to come – after the jump…

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It’s customary in the music industry for songs to pass through many artists before landing at their final destination. And such was the case for Little Mix’s ‘Sweet Melody.’

The 2020 chart-topper has become of the British group’s most revered offerings. But, unbeknownst to most, the Tayla Parx-penned track was actually recorded by JoJo first.

When quizzed by a fan about murmurs of her recording the song, JoJo not only confirmed the speculation but also shared a lengthy audio clip of her demo version.

What are you waiting for? Listen to JoJo’s take on ‘Sweet Melody’ after the jump…

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Usher continues to rack up accolades. Deservingly so.

And the latest set of wins has seen the stage blazer add a number of shiny new plaques to his mantel.

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Nicki Minaj is keeping the new music coming. And this time it’s by way of a collaboration with Yung Bleu.

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Has Cardi B secured her wish of working with Lil Kim?

It appears that may well be the case.

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Bad Bunny has crossed a monumental milestone with his blockbuster album, ‘Un Verano Sin Ti.’

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This week’s From The Vault pays homage to one of the greatest albums of the contemporary era – Mariah Carey‘s ‘Butterfly’ ahead of its 25th anniversary.

Today’s pick is one of its anchoring singles, ‘My All.’

Rolled out as the fifth single from Mimi’s sixth studio LP, the soaring ballad was both written and produced by the songbird alongside her longtime collaborator Walter Afanasieff.

Lyrically, the track tackles the topic of deep infatuation and the feeling of wanting to risk it all for a night of passion with “the one.”

Vocally, as is trademark, Carey took flight and launched into melismatic magnificence.

The masses were magnetized and lifted the song to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the top 10 of tallies across the globe – including #4 on the Official UK Singles Chart.

Shot in Puerto Rico, the song’s monochrome video was lensed by Herb Ritts and showcased the diva enchanted by her love interest. A literal take, of sorts, on the cut’s lyrical narrative.

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Beyond her powerful pipes, one of Carey’s main attraction talents is her ability to lasso listeners with compelling storytelling and vivid visuals.

As the 25th anniversary of ‘Butterfly’ approaches, we can’t but be filled with all sorts of appreciation for this legendary chanteuse.

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While Beyonce fans wait with bated breath for live performances from her ‘Renaissance’ album, other artists are placating with their own interpretations.

And Camila Cabello is the latest.

The Pop starlet took to the stage at Rock in Rio 2022 and delivered a rousing set.

During her showing, the 25-year-old served up a performance of Queen Bey’s ‘Energy.’

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Rap Queen Nicki Minaj reigns in Billboard history books again thanks to her new compilation album, ‘Queen Radio: Volume 1.’

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It’s a good week to be John Legend.

The EGOT winner is not only celebrating the release of his seventh traditional studio album, ‘Legend’ (click here to stream), but he’s also learned the highly anticipated set’s arrival to digital shelves was preceded by his arrival into the topmost quadrant of the updated Hot 100.

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With one of the most illustrious careers in Pop music history, Britney Spears is no stranger to seeing her name attached to some jaw-dropping Billboard records over the years.

But, thanks to her latest hit – the Elton John-led ‘Hold Me Closer’ – the ‘Baby One More Time’ beauty has been penciled in the publication’s record logs one more time.

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Latto has long expressed her love for Nicki Minaj. However, it appears some of the rapper’s fans aren’t too enamored with the ‘Big Energy’ performer.

And it all centers on comments made during a resurfaced interview. Indeed, for a sect of the Barbz, ‘It’s Givin” …shade.

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