‘No Drama’ singer Tinashe is quashing longstanding rumors that behind the scenes label drama was to blame for the serial delay of her long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Joyride.’

The project, initially launched on the back of the Chris Brown-assisted tune ‘Player’ (released in fall 2015), has been teased so long due to nonperforming kickoff singles many – including diehard fans – were under the impression it’d been shelved.

Yet, while last week’s release of new single ‘No Drama’ (featuring Migos star Offset) helped quell those murmurs, for now at least, the stageblazer is speaking out with word the album is “finished” and finally ready for launch.  Taking to Beats 1 Radio, tuck in to hear Tinashe dish on the delay:

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It’s lift off for R&B icons EnVogue and their new single ‘Rocket.’

The track is the lead offering from the trio’s upcoming album ‘Electric Cafe’ – due March 30th. 

Already off to a solid start, the song is the most added release at Urban A/C radio.

Speaking on the clip, which was directed by Damien Sandoval, the group collectively said:

“It was really exciting shooting the ‘Rocket’ video…perfect theme to enhance the song. The look is futuristic meets sexy…a step into the future. It’s such a pleasure working with a director that’s not afraid to come up with a concept that’s outside of the box and pays tribute to the music.”

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Congratulations are in order for Camila Cabello!

For, the Fifth Harmony staple turned solo star has achieved her first #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Tinashe made quite the re-entry last week with new single ‘No Drama.’

The Offset assisted jam serves as one of three fresh tracks lifted from the R&B belle’s long-awaited second album ‘Joyride.’

And while its pulsating beat should ensure club and radio play, the 24-year-old star seems keen to spotlight its lyric punchiness too.

In an interview with Genius, the California native expands on some of what the cut is trying to get across.

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Kendrick Lamar is heading out on the road and he’s taking his Top Dawg Entertainment comrades with him.

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The UK’s Wireless Festival has emerged as one the world’s must-see summer spectacles; and for its 2018 edition makes sure to emphasize this.

Unveiled moments ago, the line-up for the July 6th-8th Finsbury Park event boasts an flavorsome mix of international stars and homegrown heroes.

The confirmed headliners are J.Cole, Stormzy, and DJ Khaled, while other names set to rock the stage include Cardi B, Migos, French Montana, Giggs, J Hus, Post Malone, Rick Ross, and many more.

Peep the full line-up below…

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Diddy has graced many a stage over the course of his illustrious career. However, few remember that said list includes the Super Bowl Halftime Show. 

It’s little surprise that so few remember, given that his performance was part and parcel of Janet Jackson‘s now infamous 2004 offering with Justin Timberlake. And given what transpired, his joint showing with Nelly and Kid Rock is largely overlooked.

Still, whichever way it’s diced or sliced, he is forever connected to the narrative. As such, when he stopped by Watch What Happens Live last night, it wasn’t entirely far fetched when host Andy Cohen quizzed him on JT’s upcoming performance and his thoughts on the rumors of Janet joining him.

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Lady GaGa‘s ‘Joanne World Tour’ is shaping up to be one of the most lucrative live shows of the last decade.

How so?

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It’s pretty safe to say 2018 is being kind to Ed Sheeran.

In addition to making headlines last week for sailing to #1 on U.K. charts with his hit ‘River’ (with Eminem) and later announcing his engagement to longtime girlfriend Cherry Seaborn, the singer-songwriter is also celebrating news that his hit ‘Perfect,’ currently sitting at #1 on the U.S. charts, has been certified 3x platinum thanks to help from Beyonce and Andrea Bocelli.

Thanks to some handsome and consistent streaming and paid download figures, Sheeran’s not only seeing his latest hit cross into a new certification tier, but also one of its chart-topping predecessors.

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“Can I get your name and number, cause I like your Steelo”

It is with this statement that R&B group 702 burst onto the scene. From The Vault journeys back to 1996, when the ladies released their debut single ‘Steelo.’

Introduced as the proteges of New Edition star Michael Bivins, the trio kinda sorta had to hit it out of the park with their first offering. And that’s exactly what they did with the Missy Elliott-assisted ‘Steelo’ – a Hip-Hop/Soul number produced by Dr Ceuss which saw them celebrate men whose swagger (or “steelo”) was on 100.

Commercially, the single fared well, especially given that it served as their debut, peaking at #32 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It even reached showed a little promise in the UK where it narrowly missed the Top 40 (#41).

However, for many a millennial, the track is perhaps most memorable for being used as the opening theme to Nickelodeon’s ‘Cousin Skeeter.’ Gifting it a second wind of sorts.

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Brian Luvar directed the band in the song’s basketball-themed video. The Vegas natives are seen getting their 90s on with synchronized choreography, matching outfits, and sass in abundance.

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We’ve long felt that 702 didn’t get garner the shine they deserved during their stint in the industry. If it wasn’t TLC‘s endless string of smashes then it was Destiny’s Child‘s dominance thereafter; all of which stopped the ladies from hitting the highs they were capable of – which is such a shame.

Anyhow, with a recent sighting together at the Soul Train Awards, it seems they are brewing something. Needless to say, we can’t wait to hear and see what they have in store.

Bring it on, ladies!

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Camila Cabello has done it. Officially.

Full story on her chart triumph below…

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Ciara ignited anger on some corners of the social media arena when a tweet – intended to be inspirational – was oddly interpreted by some as a dig at singletons.

Given how publicly Ci has lived her romantic highs and lows (Future, Russell Wilson, and the like), we understood her stance. And, in a bid to get in front of the rising debate, it’s one she’s expanded on in a statement addressing the drama.

Her words below…

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