Mariah Carey may not “know” all of the performers in the Pop cultural landscape, but one name is she is particularly familiar with and fond of is Beyonce.

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Chloe Bailey has been blazing quite the trail since setting sail on her solo journey.

2021 has seen the rising star break out in her own right, thanks largely to lead single ‘Have Mercy.’

The infectious cut has been a fixture in the digital landscape ever since its initial tease on Instagram through to the arrival of its fierce music video and after with a series of sizzling performances.

It’s also been rocking radio in a major way.

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As the age-old adage goes, “expect the unexpected,” and 2021 proved exactly that for fans of Kelly Price.

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Jennifer Lopez‘s new movie ‘Marry Me’ may not be due until next February, but that hasn’t slowed her early promotional push.

For, the songstress is igniting the film’s musical component (which, come release, will include a companion soundtrack album).

The latest stop on her trail was The Voice finale.

Taking center stage, J.Lo thrilled with a vocally astute rendition of ‘On My Way.’

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Bow Wow has never been shy about touting his career accolades, so it shouldn’t come as any surprise the ‘Take Ya Home’ hitmaker didn’t opt to take the modest route in response to fan Q&A about his legacy recently.

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Despite ranking as her lowest-selling and lowest Billboard 200 debut to date, 2020’s ‘Alicia’ – the seventh studio from singer-songwriter Alicia Keys – still managed to premiere at #4 on the hit list, a measure fueled in great part by the viral response to the project’s pandemic-inspired singles ‘Underdog’ and ‘Good Job.’

To rebound, Keys announced the LP’s follow-up would come as another self-titled effort of sorts – the 26-track opus ‘KEYS’ (released December 10).  Her first double album, the unique venture offered 14 original songs on one disc and 12 revamped versions of those same tunes on its second.

And while it comes as the second studio effort of her career to go to chart battle without a Hot 100-charting single to precede it (following 2016’s ‘Here’), ‘KEYS’ is the diva’s first to lack the traditional promotional onslaught afforded her studio releases.

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Days after dropping his latest single, ‘Stay Down’ (as we reported here), Ne-Yo has already given the tune the official video treatment.

Featuring rising rapper Yung Bleu, the clip – which stars Ne-Yo’s real-life love Crystal Smith as the leading lady – sees the singer-songwriter go above and beyond to demonstrate just how committed he is to their relationship by having her help him pull off a heist of a jewelry store.

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It seems the rumors are true.

Just hours after it was reported ‘Blinding Lights’ star The Weeknd was set to feature on a new posthumous release from late R&B darling Aaliyah, the R&B diva’s record label has taken to social media to confirm.

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Over a decade into his career, Justin Bieber easily remains one of music’s most dominating forces – a position regularly reiterated by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Less than 7 months after becoming the first male singer to sell over 100 million digital records (as we reported here), the GRAMMY winner extends the record thanks to the success of his two Hot 100 #1 singles of 2021 – ‘Peaches’ (featuring Giveon and Daniel Caesar) and ‘Stay’ alongside Kid LAROI.

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Tory Lanez will indeed be heading to trial over the shocking alleged shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.

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Burna Boy and Wizkid have reteamed for brand new single ‘B. D’OR.’

The Afrobeat titans last magnetized the masses with the oh-so infectious ‘Ginger’ from Wiz’s ‘Made In Lagos’ LP and now it’s the Starboy who features on GRAMMY winner Burna’s latest offering.

Produced by music maestro P2j, the hard-hitting club jam is inspired by the Ballon d’Or – one of the most prestigious trophies bestowed on professional football players. Historically, the recipient is considered the best player in the world.

Suffice to say, the pair put a musical twist on the concept.

‘B. D’OR’ arrives on the heels of Burna announcing a historic Madison Square Garden show. Billed ‘One Night In Space,’ the concert will see the star become the first Nigerian to headline the iconic New York venue.

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With the relaunch of Blackground Records came the long-awaited arrival of Aaliyah‘s catalog on streaming services.

Also promised was new material featuring some of today’s most notable names.

And it looks like the latter is indeed coming to fruition.

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